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Council Meeting Minutes
APRIL 21, 2008
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 21, 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 Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano
Manager of Community Planning and Design, C. Salazar
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Foster announced the following upcoming events:
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008, the Zion United Church and Community Care will
host Karen Lieberman speaking on the issue of confronting the stigma of
mental illness
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Courtice Rotary will be celebrating their 6 Anniversary on Thursday,
April 24, 2008, at the Preston Pub
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Lions Club of Courtice has a clean-up on Trulls Road planned for Saturday,
April 26, 2008
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 21, 2008
Councillor Foster also extended congratulations to Metroland Newspaper on recently
winning numerous awards from the Ontario Community Newspaper Association and
advised on Sunday evening, Courtice had a 2-hour power outage. Councillor Foster
requested the Mayor to approach Hydro One and Veridian requesting that the Ward
Councillors be advised when interruptions occur so they can properly respond to
inquiries.
Councillor Novak advised on Thursday, April 17, 2008, she represented the
Municipality at the YMCA Walk-a-thon and Spaghetti Dinner at Dr. Ross Tilley Public
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School and on Friday, April 18 attended the Durham Region Home Builders’
Association Awards of Excellence ceremonies noting Baywood Homes was awarded
the title of 2008 Home Builder of the Year Tier II (over 61 homes) and Napa Valley
Estates in Bowmanville received Community of the Year Award and that Jeffery
Homes received Builder of the Year Award in the Tier 1 category (under 60 homes).
Councillor Trim issued a reminder that this week is PITCH-IN Week and that
Clarington has 29 groups participating in the program.
Mayor Abernethy offered condolences on the recent loss of George Vice, a long-
standing pillar of the community.
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Councillor Hooper advised May 3 is Downtown Bowmanville’s Maple Syrup & All
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That Jazz Festival. He noted the Bowmanville 150 Sesquicentennial Committee has
an official lapel pin on sale for $5. Councillor Hooper also advised of the success of
the Clarington Project Gala fundraiser on April 11, 2008.
Councillor Hooper stated he and Councillor Woo attended the 2008 Canadian Waste
Resource Symposium - “Navigating To 60% Diversion” in Halifax, Nova Scotia,
April 14to 16, 2008, advising they had the opportunity to network with several
influential people in waste management and to attend numerous informative sessions.
He stated they took part in a tour of the “Hot Rot” waste processing and compost
facility and also attended the Otter Lake Processing Facility. Councillor Hooper
advised that due to a delay, they did not actually get a tour of the Otter Lake
Processing Facility but did have an opportunity to ask questions about leachate and
methane gas. Councillor Hooper stated that all presentations were first-class and he
was fortunate for the opportunity to attend and witness the symposium.
Councillor Woo echoed Councillor Hooper’s comments and expressed appreciation
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for allowing him to attend the 4 Canadian Waste Resource Symposium to see, hear,
talk and learn about best practices in waste management. He stated the event was
most enlightening and a great learning experience. Councillor Woo concluded by
stating Nova Scotia has a closed-loop system – they make their garbage and they
handle their garbage by working with the private sector, educators and by
continuously looking for opportunities to increase waste diversion.
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - April 21, 2008
In response to questions concerning the Otter Lake Processing Facility,
Councillor Woo stated they did see where the leachate is captured and trucked away.
He also stated there is a smell inside the building and they could see where the trucks
come in, drop off the waste and where it is sorted. Councillor Hooper stated people
go through the bags and separate out the plastics and that there was a strong odour
at the facility. He noted the leachate is treated and then put back into the harbour.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-195-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 7, 2008, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Ivan Bateman addressed Council in response to the presentation from
Magnus Schönning, First Secretary, Embassy of Sweden, on February 11, 2008, as
he feels that Mr. Schönning’s presentation was lacking information with respect to
district heating systems. Mr. Bateman provided an overview of a district heating
system, a cogeneration system that captures heat energy generated in electricity
production and uses it to produce hot water, steam and/or chilled water at a central
plant and then distributes the energy to buildings connected to the system through
underground wires and pipes. Mr. Bateman highlighted the advantages of a district
energy system noting the systems are cost-effective in densely populated urban areas
where there is a high concentration and where a variety of building types, end-uses
and nearby sources of thermal energy exist. He reviewed three requirements that
must be met for a District Heating System to operate economically indicating there
must be a high load density, the thermal energy requirement must be significant
enough throughout the year to ensure that the capital cost recovery of the plant and
piping network is not allocated to a limited period of off-peak demand, and there must
be a rapid rate of connections to the system. Mr. Bateman indicated the energy
market is complex and there are significant risks with constructing the system as there
are no guarantees that customers will connect to or use the system’s services. He
noted in Sweden, residential densities are higher and the application of district heating
has proven to be cost effective noting by contrast, Canada has lower density areas
that are not good candidates for district heat. Mr. Bateman stated incinerators supply
12% of major heating systems in Sweden and that Sweden is importing garbage from
neighbouring countries. He stated recycling is a threat to incineration in that
increased recycling will reduce the waste stream as it exists and the Waste Facility
operator will then have to find other places to get the waste. Mr. Bateman stated the
Kyoto Agreement will also bring changes to the way in which electricity is generated
and used in terms of the carbon impact.
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Mr. Bateman summarized by stressing the need to develop a business plan and
suggested such a plan include a strategy to harness all available heat sources,
include a plan to deliver resources to users in a competitive market, to take into
consideration the economies of fuel procurement and possible future market trends
and to factor in the need to effectively reduce CO2 emissions incurred throughout the
supply and delivery system.
DELEGATIONS
Colleen Knight addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item 1 - 5 -
Energy-From-Waste expressing concern with what she perceives as the economic
exploitation of Courtice. Ms. Knight feels financial greed should not outweigh health
problems when decisions concerning the potential facility are made. Ms. Knight feels
that Courtice has been stigmatized and will be further paralyzed by not allowing a
public forum to occur. She referenced a recent invitation from Ontario Power
Generation (OPG) inviting the public to participate in a public open house on the
Darlington B Nuclear project and stated this approach was the type of information she
would like to see coming from the municipality. Ms. Knight feels that the process
regarding the incinerator has not been democratic and she wants the opportunity to
ask questions of experts in waste management in a Public Information Session.
In response to a question, Ms. Knight stated she would be willing to lobby Oshawa
Council for financial support to hold a Public Information Session.
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I – 5 –
Energy-From-Waste stating he is here this evening to register his strong
disappointment in the way Mayor Abernethy and Councillors Novak and Trim
conducted themselves at the Joint Waste Management Committee meeting at
Durham Region last week by not coming to the defense of a young woman who was
reduced to tears by Regional Chair Anderson who Mr. Richards feels questioned her
in his usual condescending, arrogant manner. Mr. Richards stated long-time council-
watchers have learned to expect this kind of treatment from a bully, but what they did
not expect was to see not one Councillor suggest that the Chair was out of line.
Mayor Abernethy requested Mr. Richards to retract his disparaging comments in
reference to Chair Anderson. Mr. Richards declined to do so and his delegation was
therefore ended.
Margaret Maskell and Christine Caswell addressed Council concerning
Correspondence Item D – 12 - Support Our Troops Banners. Ms. Maskell
demonstrated a banner she has designed and requested permission for the banners
to be hung in Bowmanville and for municipal staff to install them. Ms. Maskell stated
people are gathering in numbers to support our troops, wear red on Fridays and tie
yellow ribbons around trees and feels this banner represents the people and is for
support of our troops in Afghanistan, the Caswell family and our veterans.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - April 21, 2008
In response to questions concerning placement of banners in other areas in the
Municipality, Ms. Maskell stated the banners were donated by Goodyear who thought
they would be hung in Bowmanville. In response to further questioning, Ms. Maskell
suggested the banners be permanent fixtures and that if other businesses/or sponsors
were obtained, they would be encouraged to provide banners to other areas in the
municipality.
Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Correspondence Items I – 5 and I – 19 -
Energy-From-Waste urging Council to support a local Public Information meeting in
Clarington as she feels the Region has no intention of openly consulting with
stakeholders on the EFW Business Case or the Request for Proposals phase of the
project. Ms. Gasser feels the business case will pass through the Joint Works and
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Finance Committees on April 29 and will then be on the May 7 Regional Council
agenda. Ms. Gasser questioned why Correspondence Item I – 19 describing the next
steps in the process was addressed only to the Mayor and not all of Council and why
it did not mention the recent release of the proposed EFW Operating Air Emission
Criteria. She urged Council to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to propose the
scope of a peer review around the proposed Emissions Operating criteria for
comprehensiveness; advise the Region that Clarington requires time to do their due
diligence before the EFW Operating Emission limits and related matters are finalized
with the Ministry of the Environment and incorporated into the RFP; and suggested
that local Councillors attend upcoming Regional meetings to ensure this message is
brought to the attention of all members of Regional Council.
Councillor Trim advised of a media release indicating the meeting scheduled for
April 29, 2008, has been rescheduled to May 21, 2008.
In response to questions concerning a Public Information Session, Ms. Gasser stated
the session should provide people with expertise on numerous areas that the public
has identified that are of interest to them. She stated invitations should be extended
to people who understand operational issues, medical experts, a facility operator, and
the Project Team; but noted however, it would depend on the focus. Ms. Gasser
stated she personally finds panel discussions and question and answer systems
helpful and wants information on how residents may be impacted, what will be done to
mitigate the effects, assurances that the facility will be safe and how the Energy-From-
Waste operating criteria are safe.
In response to a question concerning lobbying other municipalities, Ms. Gasser felt
that there could be an opportunity to access some of the peer review funds as a way
to refine the issues and identify concerns and if a Public Information Session
proceeds, it should occur prior to finalizing the RFP’s.
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - April 21, 2008
Kerry Meydam addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I – 19 - Energy-
From-Waste expressing concern that the Business Case for the Energy-From-Waste
Facility will not be presented to the public at a Public Information Session or officially
sent to the lower tier municipalities for information and input or assessment by their
Finance Departments. She stated she is worried that the business case will be
incomplete, as were other studies, and questions how the business case can be
approved without full financial information being included. Ms. Meydam also
expressed concern with the emissions criteria that was presented and adopted by the
Joint Waste Management Group last week and feels that important steps are being
rushed through the process without full information being available.
Mayor Abernethy read the press release announcing the rescheduling of the Joint
Finance & Administration and Works Committee meeting to May 21, 2008.
Nadia McLean-Gagnon addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I - 5
Energy-From-Waste. Ms. McLean-Gagnon stated she was speaking on behalf of
herself, her neighbours, her students and future children urging Council to support
holding a Public Information Centre to allow the public an opportunity to receive
proper information and to get answers to their questions. Ms. McLean-Gagnon
expressed concern that the incinerator is the only avenue that has been explored and
that it appears to be a done deal. Ms. McLean-Gagnon questions the rationale for
continuing on the path to incineration, as politicians have indicated it will not be
constructed if it’s not deemed safe. She noted there has been an abundance of
information indicating that incineration is not safe. Ms. McLean-Gagnon stated there
have already been a few days with poor air quality and that increasing air pollution is
not the way to go. Ms. McLean-Gagnon distributed an article published in the Toronto
Star on February 19, 2008, written by Peter Calamai, National Science Reporter,
entitled “Ultrafine Pollution Particles Tied to Heart Disease”. Ms. McLean-Gagnon
urged Council hold a Public Information Session.
Vincent Powers addressed Council concerning Correspondence Items I – 5 and I -19 -
Energy-From-Waste stating he feels any plan that deals with the waste stream which
will reduce the need to transport and dispose of waste should be examined. Mr.
Powers made reference to the problems the City of Windsor experienced as a result
of the amount of mercury in the emissions from the Detroit incinerator facility’s burning
of batteries and fluorescent light bulbs in the waste stream. He noted air pollution
obeys no borders and stated he hopes that by bringing Council’s attention to this past
problem that they will play a lead role in redirecting these items to a Blue Box program
before the proposed incinerator is built in Clarington and waste from other areas is
received. Mr. Powers indicated he is not in favour of an incinerator but that if it is
allowed to be built it must be properly built and maintained and have a competent
operator.
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April 21, 2008
Barry Bracken addressed Council concerning Correspondence Items I - 5 and 1-19-
Energy-From-Waste expressing concern that at the last meeting of the Joint Waste
Management Group, the proposed Incinerator Operating Emissions Criteria were
released with few supporting details and requested that the Clarington Peer Review
Team be requested to assess these criteria and provide their opinion as to whether
they are comprehensive, protective of human health and if they are technically and
financially feasible, enforceable and if adequate testing plans are in place to ensure
full compliance. Mr. Bracken stated it was imperative to move quickly on this so that
the report would be available before the RFP's go out to vendors as he stated
Chair Anderson and his cronies are bent on moving the project on without appropriate
consultation.
Mayor Abernethy requested Mr. Bracken to retract his disrespectful comments
regarding Chair Anderson. Mr. Bracken retracted the comments and continued with
his delegation.
Mr. Bracken expressed concern that Regional Councillors continue to act as if
Clarington is a "willing host" community and as such rarely ask questions or raise
points of concern for their community. Mr. Bracken stated that Mayor Abernethy,
Councillors Trim and Novak continue to act like sheep and follow their leader, Chair
Anderson.
Mayor Abernethy requested Mr. Bracken to retract his disrespectful comments
towards himself and Councillors Novak and Trim. Mr. Bracken stated he would retract
those comments but could have other comments which Council may not like what he
has to say next as part of his delegation and therefore, his delegation was ended.
Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Correspondence Items I -5 and 1- 19
- Energy-From-Waste requesting action be taken on several important items to
ensure that Clarington is protected as the Region pushes forward to the Business
Case and the issuance of the RFP. Ms. Bracken expressed concern that the
Emissions Criteria report presented on April 15, 2008, was brief and contained very
little or no supporting details. She also expressed concern that of the hundreds of
chemicals of concern emitted by incinerators the Project Team's report indicates only
NOx, HC1, S02 and CO will be monitored continuously and that this is not state of the
art, maximum achievable technology which was promised and is essential to the
protection of human health. She also stated that the Region's Team is using EU
standards from the year 2000 and that they will be ten years old by the time this
facility is built. Ms. Bracken urged Council to direct staff to do a peer review of the
emissions criteria document and that Regional Council be requested to provide
sufficient time for Clarington to do its due diligence before the RFP is issued and
before the Business Case is voted on.
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Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - April 21, 2008
Resolution #C-196-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
“CARRIED”
The meeting reconvened at 9:57 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-197-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information, including handout items
I - 20, I - 21 and I - 22, be approved, with the exception of Items I - 2, I - 9, I - 10,
I - 12, and I - 14.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated March 18, 2008.
I - 3 Minutes of the Orono Arena Community Centre Board dated
April 2, 2008.
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
March 14, 2008.
I - 5 Correspondence has been received from the following
individuals/groups in opposition to the proposed Energy-From-Waste
facility. The majority of correspondents are requesting a Moderated
Public debate on the proposed Energy-From-Waste facility.
a) George Muizelaar
b) Colleen Knight
c) Carmela Cupelli
d) Craig Cameron
e) Julia Potocnik
f) David Galloway
g) Lynn Tomlinson
h) Louis Bertrand
i) Stephanie Adams
j) Nigel Moses
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - April 21, 2008
I - 6 Colleen Knight thanking Councillors Hooper and Woo for planning to
attend the Canadian Waste Resource Symposium in Halifax, Nova
Scotia to review sustainable alternatives to incineration.
I - 7 Kristin D. McKinnon-Rutherford forwarding correspondence dated
April 10, 2008, reminding Council of the Waste Resource
Management Conference in Nova Scotia in April, providing contact
information for Council to obtain a comprehensive picture of waste
management in Nova Scotia, forwarding a summary of quotes from
her visual presentation “The Rest of the Story”, an overview of the
incineration issue; and, offering to provide Council with a CD in
presentation format.
I - 8 Jim Richards expressing sincere thanks to Mayor Abernethy and
Members of Council for the Certificate of Recognition presented to
him at the Council meeting of April 7, 2008, and to the Municipal Clerk
for facilitating the presentation.
I - 11 Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and Jim Watson, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising of the introduction of Bill 35,
the proposed Investing in Ontario Act, 2008, which, if enacted and if
the Province’s 2007-08 surplus exceeds $800 million, would provide
municipalities with a grant from the Province to spend on capital
priorities; and, attaching details on the 2007-08 Surplus Allocation
Formula and reporting requirements.
I - 13 Lauri Swami, Director – Licensing, Nuclear Generation Development
Division, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) extending an invitation to
OPG’s third round of Community Information Sessions regarding the
Darlington B Project Environmental Assessment and attaching a list
of session dates, times and venues. Interested parties are
encouraged to use the project website at www.opg.com/newbuild and
toll-free information line at 1-866-487-6006 to participate in
community information sessions and stakeholder briefings and to
learn more about their program to provide resources for individuals or
groups who want to participate in the study by sharing new
knowledge.
Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - April 21, 2008
I - 15 Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency News Release
announcing that on March 20, 2008, The Honourable John Baird,
Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for the Canadian
Environmental Assessment Agency referred the proposed Darlington
New Nuclear Power Plant project to an environmental assessment by
a review panel, based on a recommendation made by the Canadian
Nuclear Safety Commission. Participant funding will be made
available to the public to promote active participation in the EA
process. Further information is available at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca
under reference number 07-03-29525.
I - 16 Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency News Release dated
April 1, 2008, announcing the availability of up to $75,000 in funding
to assist groups and/or individuals to take part in the environmental
assessment of Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) proposed
Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant project. Phase I of the funding
will be made available immediately to help successful applicants
review and comment on the draft guidelines for the Environmental
Impact Statement that will be produced by OPG and/or to help
applicants participate in public meetings. The Participant Funding
Program Guide and application form are available on the Agency’s
website under reference number 07-03-29525. The deadline for
receipt of applications is May 1, 2008.
I - 17 Ken Nash, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization,
forwarding a copy of the Organization’s Annual Report for 2007,
Moving Forward Together and inviting comments on the Annual
Report.
I - 18 Mayor Pat Perkins, Town of Whitby, accepting the Municipality’s
challenge to collect the most garbage, by weight, during PITCH-IN
Week, April 21 to 27, 2008.
I - 19 Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Region
of Durham and Andrew Campbell, Director, Solid Waste Management
Branch, York Region, providing a chronology of events leading up to
the approval of the Clarington 01 as the preferred site for a Thermal
Treatment facility for the long-term management of Durham and
York’s residual waste; advising of the preparation of detailed site
specific studies to confirm the ability of the preferred site to be utilized
as part of the project; advising additional documentation and
information can be found on the Study website at
www.durhamyorkwaste.ca; indicating that Regional staff and project
consultants are available to answer any questions that may arise over
the course of the EA process and inviting comments on the initiative
to be sent to the attention of the Durham/York Residual Waste Study
Coordinator.
Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - April 21, 2008
I - 20 Kristin Robinson expressing concern that members of the public and
Regional Councillors are not being provided with sufficient time to
review the business case for the Energy-From-Waste project prior to
the matter being reviewed at the Joint Finance and Administration
Committee meeting scheduled for April 29, 2008; expressing concern
that the business case is not being referred back to local Councils to
review and assess the impact; and, requesting a full explanation as to
why this decision was made.
I - 21 Kristin Robinson requesting an information session with experts on
both sides of the Energy-From-Waste issue be held to allow the
public to obtain information on the environmental, health, financial
and social risks of the project and to weigh both sides and decide if
they are for or against an EFW facility in their community and
requesting the session be well publicized before the date and allow
the public to ask questions of the experts.
I - 22 Paul-André Larose expressing concern with the disastrous effects an
Energy-From-Waste facility will have on the community, referencing a
report in France documenting actual findings of incidence of various
types of cancers in populations residing in the proximity of
incinerators; stating that Maximum Available Control Technology
(MACT) should not be a substitute for proper design and that risk
analysis should be predicated on real operation in the real world; and,
expressing concern with the financial implications of the proposed
facility.
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
Committee dated April 2, 2008.
Resolution #C-198-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
Committee dated April 2, 2008, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - April 21, 2008
I - 9 Stephanie Ball, B.A., L.L.B., Dean, School of Justice and Emergency
Services, Durham College, advising the College offers a two
semester Emergency Management Graduate Certificate Program, a
program developed in response to communities seeking trained
professionals to help ensure their readiness for disasters and
emergencies; advising in the fall of 2008, they are piloting an
opportunity for people who currently work in related fields to attend on
a full or part-time basis to work towards obtaining the graduate
certificate credential; and, forwarding the Emergency Management
Graduate Certificate Proposed Schedule of Courses and Course
outline.
Resolution #C-199-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 from Stephanie Ball, B.A., L.L.B., Dean,
School of Justice and Emergency Services, Durham College with respect to the
Emergency Management Graduate Certificate Program be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
I - 10 Sébastien Hamel, Deputy Director, International Centre for Municipal
Development, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, thanking
Council for support provided during the Project Inception Phase of the
Municipal Partnership Program (MPP) in Cambodia; and, advising
that Clarington staff member Carlos Salazar’s experience in
community planning and mission to Cambodia focusing on project
themes and identifying components to strengthen local government in
Cambodia has been of great value.
Resolution #C-200-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 from Sébastien Hamel, Deputy Director,
International Centre for Municipal Development, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities with respect to Clarington’s contribution to FCM’s MPP in
Cambodia be received for information; and that Carlos Salazar, Manager of
Community Planning and Design be thanked for his efforts in this regard.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - April 21, 2008
I - 12 John O’Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable
James Bradley, Minister of Transportation, concerning the possibility
of creating a Memorial Bridge in Bowmanville to recognize the
sacrifice of Canadian soldiers serving in Afghanistan by dedicating a
bridge on a former CN rail spur leading into Bowmanville as a
permanent memorial; and, requesting the Minister to confirm his role
in preserving the bridge as a continuing memorial in view of the
Ministry’s consulting assignment to determine the ownership of the
bridge and its future.
Resolution #C-201-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the proposal to dedicate a bridge on a former CN Rail spur in
Bowmanville as a Memorial Bridge to recognize the sacrifice of Canadian
soldiers serving in Afghanistan be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
I - 14 Emmanuel Gunaratnam, on behalf of Ontario Global Traders (EDT),
advising of nominations being accepted for the Ontario Global
Traders Awards (OGTA), Ontario’s premier export recognition
program, a program to recognize exporters in the categories of
Innovation – Export Growth and Market Expansion – Product or
Service. The nomination deadline is April 30, 2008.
Resolution #C-202-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I – 14 from Emmanuel Gunaratnam, on behalf of
Ontario Global Traders (EDT), with respect to the Ontario Global Traders
Awards be referred to the Clarington Board of Trade.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-203-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 10 and D - 12 to D - 22, inclusive.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - April 21, 2008
D - 1 Queen Eleanor Rowlandson, Happy Red Hatters, requesting that
April 25, 2008, be proclaimed “Red Hat Society” Day, in recognition of
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the 10 Anniversary of the Red Hat Society.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 David Staples, Parade Chairman, Durham Central Fair (Orono)
requesting permission to hold the Elementary School Parade on
Friday, September 5, 2008, and the Fair Parade on Saturday,
September 6, 2008, in association with the Durham Central Fair
(Orono); enclosing map routes; and, advising proof of $2 million
insurance coverage for the event will be provided.
(Approved provided organizers apply
for and obtain a road occupancy
permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 3 Margaret Tweedle, Chair, Clarington Relay for Life, advising the
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Canadian Cancer Society will be hosting its 3 annual Relay for Life
at Clarington Central on June 20 and 21, 2008, and requesting
permission for the Relay banner to be hung over the bridge going into
Clarington eastbound for the month of May.
(Installation of banner approved and
Veridian to be advised)
D - 4 Sharie Campbell, current Miss Durham Region and Clarington
resident, requesting financial support to assist her in competing
nationally for the title of Miss Canada Globe. If approved, the
municipality will be acknowledged in the official Miss Canada
Program book.
(Request denied as it is for an
individual and does not meet the
objective of the Municipal Grant
Program, and a copy of Report
CSD-009-08 be forwarded to
Sharie Campbell)
D - 5 Gary Cole, District Master, West Durham District L.O.L., requesting
permission to hold the annual Loyal Orange Lodge parade in the
village of Orono on July 5, 2008, commencing at 1:00 p.m.
(Approved provided organizers apply
for and obtain a road occupancy
permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
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D - 6 Mark Cousins, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee,
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, requesting July 4 to
July 6, 2008 be proclaimed “Ontario Family Fishing Weekend” in
conjunction with National Fishing Week. This special license-free
fishing weekend includes fish festivals, clinics, or conservation and
educational activities and the Steering Committee is requesting the
municipality’s assistance in publicizing the event.
(Proclaimed)
D - 7 Paul Rowan, Parade Co-Ordinator, Tyrone Spirit Day Steering
Committee, requesting permission to hold a parade on May 31, 2008,
commencing at 11:00 a.m. to kick off the Tyrone Spirit Day
Celebration and first Ribfest; attaching a map of the parade route
which starts and ends at the Community Centre; and, requesting use
of one lane of traffic to accommodate the parade participants.
(Approved provided organizers apply
for and obtain a road occupancy
permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 8 Ann Fennell, requesting an exemption to the Clarington Noise By-law
to permit a band to play at an outdoor fundraising event at her
residence on July 5, 2008, in support of Habitat for Humanity. The
correspondence indicates that the residence is bounded to the east
by one property only, sides onto Green Park and backs onto the CPR.
The resident to the east is planning on attending the event.
(Approved provided the organizers
notify all property owners within a
120 metre radius and provide proof to
the Municipal Clerk’s Department that
notification has been provided; that
the amplification equipment faces a
southwesterly direction; and, that all
outdoor amplification ceases by
12:00 midnight)
D - 9 Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that on
March 25, 2008, the City of Pickering passed the following resolution
pertaining to the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure:
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“WHEREAS On July 4 - 11, the inaugural “Great Waterfront Trail
Adventure” (GWTA) will take place along the shores of Lake Ontario
& the St. Lawrence River: and
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WHEREAS the GWTA Tour is an organized bike ride beginning at
Niagara-on-the-Lake and finishing at the Quebec border, and will
cover 680 km of the Waterfront Trail and visit 41 communities over 8
days. There are 200 participants expected to travel the entire end-to-
end route, and up to an additional 150 riders are anticipated to take
part in select legs of the tour; and
WHEREAS the GWTA will visit Pickering on July 6, 2008 with rest
stop scheduled at Petticoat Creek Conservation Area followed by a
cheer section and live entertainment as riders ride through Pickering’s
Waterfront trail and Millennium Square; and
WHEREAS the GWTA will create opportunities for the City of
Pickering to showcase what we have to offer and encourage repeat
visitors to the area. In addition businesses along or near the route will
have the opportunity to become involved in the event by participating
in the “Registered Services Program”; and
WHEREAS the GWTA meets various elements the City’s Sustainable
Pickering journey by encouraging a healthy environmentthrough the
awareness and promotion of environmental initiatives along the trail,
promotes a healthy society by encouraging residents to take pride in
their community while engaging in physical activity, promotes a
healthy economy by showcasing local businesses to visitors and
encourage tourism and the GWTA promotes responsible consumption
by providing each rider with a reusable water bottle to reduce the
amount of waste generated by individual bottles of water.
NOW THEREFORE The Council for the City of Pickering resolves
that July 4 - 11, 2008 be proclaimed “The Great Waterfront Trail
Adventure Week” in the City of Pickering.
And that all waterfront municipalities in Ontario receive a copy of this
resolution and be encouraged to proclaim July 4 - 11, 2008 “The
Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Week”.
(Proclaimed and a copy of Report
EGD-020-08 be forwarded to the City
of Pickering)
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - April 21, 2008
D - 11 Michael Wilson, Office of the Honourable Bev Oda, MP, forwarding
information regarding the Enabling Accessibility Fund, a Federal
initiative to support community-based projects across Canada that
improve accessibility and enable Canadians, regardless of physical
ability, to participate in and contribute to their community and the
economy. Project funding levels will range from $1 million to 15
million over the duration of the program.
(Correspondence referred to the
Clarington Accessibility Advisory
Committee)
D - 10 Peter F. Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Centre Board,
responding to Council’s questions following Angie Darlison’s
delegation to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on
March 17, 2008, to clarify the role of satellite programming within the
Clarington Older Adult Association and the challenge of the Centre’s
parking situation; advising satellite programming is a complex issue
which will need to be developed gradually over time, will require
nurturing, volunteers, additional staffing and funding as it develops
and should not be viewed as a solution to the current parking
problems at 26 Beech Avenue; highlighting the role of the Beech
Centre facility and its continued vision as the operations
headquarters; advising of the increase in attendance at the Centre
even with the addition of satellite programming; and, outlining the
importance of Council and staff’s need to understand the parking
issues and objectively addressed in view of the various potential site
lease renewals.
Resolution #C-204-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 from Peter F. Evans, President, Clarington
Older Adult Centre Board with respect to Clarington Older Adult Centre Board’s
goals and challenges be referred to staff of all departments involved to ensure
that all issues are considered.
“CARRIED”
D - 12 Margaret Maskell, Bowmanville Legion, requesting permission to
install 12 “Support our Troops” banners at various locations
throughout downtown Bowmanville and surrounding areas.
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - April 21, 2008
Resolution #C-205-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the request from Margaret Maskell, Bowmanville Legion, to install
12 “Support our Troops” banners at various locations throughout downtown
Bowmanville and surrounding areas, be endorsed,
THAT subject to the availability of banners, additional banners be hung in
various strategic locations throughout the municipality; and
THAT the request for installation of the banners be referred to the Director of
Operations.
“CARRIED”
D - 13 June Ward, Administrative Services Coordinator, Hockey Heritage
North, Kirkland Lake, requesting Council to consider Hockey Heritage
North, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of
hockey and its history, to house the Brian McFarlane collection
currently housed at Total Hockey. Hockey Heritage North has the
most extensive historical archives of hockey memorabilia outside of
the Hockey Hall of Fame and is well known for showcasing the
contributions made by the people of Northern Ontario.
Resolution #C-206-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the request from June Ward, Administrative Services Coordinator,
Hockey Heritage North, Kirkland Lake, to house the Brian McFarlane Collection
be received for information.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-207-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 from June Ward, Administrative Services
Coordinator, Hockey Heritage North, Kirkland Lake, with respect to the
Brian McFarlane Collection be referred to the Director of Community Services to
incorporate into the report being prepared on the dispersal of the Total Hockey
artifacts.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - April 21, 2008
D - 14 George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, writing to
the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment and the
Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs, advising that on March 17, 2008, the Township of Brock
passed the following resolution pertaining to paper fibre biosolids:
“WHEREAS the Township of Brock has taken a position on Paper
Fibre Biosolids and Products containing paper fire biosolids by
requesting the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) adhere to the
findings and recommendations of its own Experts Panel by deeming
paper fibre biosolids a waste and by reinstating the regulatory control
of a Certificate of Approval (C of A).
AND WHEREAS paper fibre biosolids when defined as waste are
subject to stringent environmental controls, due to the significant
microbial activity and putrescence that occur during decomposition,
as well as the potential leaching of certain toxins into groundwater or
onto crops if they are applied on agricultural land.
AND WHEREAS under the current regulatory exemption, the material
could legally contain municipal, hazardous or liquid industrial waste.
AND WHEREAS current practice constitutes land application of a
waste without proven benefit, in direct conflict with the
recommendations of the Experts Panel on Water Well Sustainability
in Ontario.
AND WHEREAS representatives of the Ministry of the Environment
(MOE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
through deputation to the Council of the Township of Brock, indicated
the existence of long term studies on paper fibre biosolids and
products containing paper fibre biosolids.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock
request from the Ministry of the Environment and/or the Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs the following studies:
Study 1- the long term scientific study that concludes beyond
any reasonable doubt, paper fibre biosolids and/or products
containing paper fibre biosolids are a proven BENEFIT when
applied to agricultural land as a soil conditioner.
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - April 21, 2008
Study 2- the long term scientific study what concludes beyond
any reasonable doubt, paper fibre biosolids and/or products
containing paper fibre biosolids when stored, stockpiled or
spread on agricultural land, are safe both for the environment
and for the human health.
AND FURTHER, that this resolution and request for information be
forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, Minister of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs, Environment Commissioner of Ontario, local
MP and MPP, the Region of Durham and any other individuals or
associations as deemed appropriate.”
Resolution #C-208-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the Township of Brock with respect to paper fibre
biosolids be received for information as this matter has been previously
considered by Council.
“CARRIED”
D - 15 George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, writing to
the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on
March 17, 2008, the Township of Brock passed the following
resolution pertaining to Bill 36, Environmental Protection Amendment
Act, 2008:
“That the Municipality of the Township of Brock support and
encourage passage of “Bill 36, Environment Protection Amendment
Act, 2008” being an amendment Bill to the Environmental Protection
Act that would require a person to obtain a Certificate of Approval
before spreading or storing sewage sludge, other biosolids and
products derived from them.
Further that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario,
Minister of the Environment, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs, Leaders of the Opposition and their Environmental Critics,
local MP and MPP, MPP John O’Toole, Environmental Commissioner
of Ontario, Region of Durham all neighbouring municipalities of Brock
and any other individuals or associations as deemed appropriate.”
Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - April 21, 2008
Resolution #C-209-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 from the Township of Brock with respect to
Bill 36, Environmental Protection Amendment Act, 2008 be referred to the
Director of Planning Services.
“CARRIED”
D - 16 Frank Prospero, President, Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO),
advising that PRO is actively involved with the McGuinty Government
to leverage additional funding to address the reported parks,
recreation and sport infrastructure gap that is creating significant
financial pressures on municipalities across the Province; inviting
municipalities to send a message to the Province to ensure the
Province understands the full scope of the municipal infrastructure
challenge and that community sport and recreation infrastructure is
effectively accounted for and eligible for future funding priorities;
suggesting their report “Investing in Healthy and Active Ontarians
through Recreation and Parks Infrastructure” be referenced when
considering how the community could benefit from improved
recreation and parks infrastructure; and, forwarding summary data as
well as a list of key officials that resolutions could be directed to.
Resolution #C-210-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 from Frank Prospero, President, Parks and
Recreation Ontario (PRO) with respect to the Recreation, Parks and Sport
Infrastructure Gap be referred to the Director of Community Services and the
Director of Finance/Treasurer.
“CARRIED”
D - 17 Dawn Whelan, Council Coordinator, City of Ottawa, advising Council
that the City of Ottawa, at its meeting of 26 and 27 March 2008,
passed the following resolution pertaining to MPAC costs related to
education property taxes:
“WHEREAS the work of the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation provides services to both municipal governments and the
provincial government for the purpose of collecting property taxes;
and
Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - April 21, 2008
WHEREAS Ontario municipalities pay for MPAC services and costs
and the Province does not;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa request that
the Province of Ontario pay a proportional share of MPAC costs
related to education property taxes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa communicate
this request to MPAC Board of Directors, LUMCO, MARCO and
AMO’s Regional and Single Tier Caucus to solicit the support for this
request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa communicate
this request to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for
distribution to their membership.”
Resolution #C-211-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the City of Ottawa with respect to MPAC costs related
to education property taxes be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 18 Janet Beckett, City Clerk, City of Port Colborne, advising Council that
on March 25, 2008, the City of Port Colborne passed the following
resolution pertaining to Provincial funding to offset municipal costs
relating to compliance with O.Reg. 429/07:
“WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 429/07 under the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 establishes accessibility
standards for customer services which apply to every designated
public sector organization, including municipalities, and others that
provide goods or services to members of the public or other third
parties;
AND WHEREAS designated public sector organizations, including
municipalities, must comply with the accessibility standards
established by O.Reg. 429/07 by January 1, 2010;
Council Meeting Minutes - 23 - April 21, 2008
AND WHEREAS, in order to comply with O.Reg. 429/07, public sector
organizations, including municipalities must by January 1, 2010
establish policies, practices and procedures governing the provision
of their goods or services to persons with disabilities in a manner that
respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities;
enables persons with disabilities to obtain use or benefit from the
goods or services; and gives persons with disabilities equal
opportunity to obtain, use and benefit form the goods or services;
AND WHEREAS, in order to comply with O.Reg. 429/07, public sector
organizations, including municipalities, must by January 1, 2010
prepare document(s) describing such policies, practices and
procedures and make available a copy of any such document(s) free
of charge;
AND WHEREAS, in order to comply with O.Reg. 429/07, public sector
organizations, including municipalities, must by January 1, 2010
prepare document(s) that set out the steps to be taken in connection
with the temporary disruption of the provision of goods and services
to persons with disabilities and the giving of notice in connection with
such disruption of service;
AND WHEREAS, in order to comply with O.Reg. 429/07, every
provider of goods or services, including municipalities, must ensure
that every person who deals with members of the public or
participates in developing the provider’s policies, practices and
procedures receives training about the provision of its goods or
services to persons with disabilities and maintain records of such
training and provide such training on an ongoing basis;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Port Colborne supports the
objectives of Ontario Regulation 429/07 and believes that persons
with disabilities have a right to equal opportunity to attain the same
level of performance or to enjoy the same level of benefits and
privileges experienced by without disabilities;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Port Colborne believes that
the provisions of O.Reg. 429/07 be implemented at the municipal
rather than provincial level imposes an inequitable per capita financial
burden on small municipalities and other public sector organizations;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1) The Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne call
upon the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to petition for
and work with Province of Ontario on the development and
provision of a proper and fair provincial funding mechanism to
assist municipalities and other provincially funded public sector
organizations in complying with the provisions of O.Reg.
429/07 so that the financial burden imposed by the Regulation
is fairly shared by all the residents of Ontario;
2) That all municipalities in Ontario be requested to support this
resolution and to advise A.M.O. and their relevant provincial
representatives accordingly;
3) That P. Kormos, M.P.P be so advised.”
Resolution #C-212-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the City of Port Colborne with respect to Provincial
funding to offset municipal costs relating to compliance with O.Reg. 429/07 be
endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 19 Jayne Pilot, Co-Chair, Region of Peel EFW Facility Public Liaison
Committee, expressing concern that the Council minutes of
February 11, 2008, do not reflect the fact that both she and
Clive Ford, Co-Chair, Region of Peel EFW Facility Public Liaison
Committee, were in attendance at the February 11, 2008, Council
meeting after having been invited to address Council at 7:00 p.m. that
evening and that she is not pleased with the way they were treated by
the Municipality. Ms. Pilot requests that the minutes of
February 11, 2008, be amended as the statement reflected in the
minutes indicating that Jayne Pilot and Clive Ford were called but
were not in attendance is not correct.
Council Meeting Minutes - 25 - April 21, 2008
Resolution #C-213-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 from Jayne Pilot with respect to a correction
to the February 11, 2008, Council minutes be received; and,
THAT the Mayor send a letter of apology to Jayne Pilot and Clive Ford, Co-
Chairs of the Region of Peel EFW Facility Public Liaison Committee.
“CARRIED”
D - 20 Neil R. Ellis, Mayor, City of Belleville highlighting the “Change for the
Environment” Program, a program initiated in 1995 by Greg White,
CEO, Relevance Management Group, in which $11,000 was raised
by 32,000 households in Peterborough to be spent in the community
on environmental projects; forwarding an Executive Summary of the
“Annual Change for the Environment Program”, and, requesting
Ontario’s Mayors take a bigger leadership role on the environment
and consider participating in the a future initiative.
Resolution #C-214-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D – 20 from Neil R. Ellis, Mayor, City of Belleville
with respect to the “Change for the Environment” Program be referred to
Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee.
“CARRIED”
D - 21 Mike Mamonko and Luanne Hill requesting an extension to the Letter
of Undertaking to occupy the existing detached dwelling at 306
Newtonville Road as a temporary residence until the end of August,
2008, to allow for completion of their new dwelling.
Resolution #C-215-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Mike Mamonko and Luanne Hill be granted an extension for the use of
temporary living quarters at 306 Newtonville Road until August 31, 2008,
subject to signing a further Letter of Undertaking
.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - April 21, 2008
D - 22 Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult
Association, nominating Don Welsh for the Senior of the Year Award.
Resolution #C-216-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the nomination of Don Welsh as the Municipality of Clarington’s 2008 Senior of
the Year be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 14, 2008
Resolution #C-217-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 14, 2008,
be approved, with the exception of Item #4 and Item #7.
“CARRIED”
Item #4
Resolution #C-218-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-040-08 be received;
THAT Staff be authorized to review and bring forward to a Public Meeting a proposed
amendment to the Orono Community Improvement Plan to provide for Building Code
Improvement Grants; Infill Grants and boundary adjustment; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-040-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 27 - April 21, 2008
Item #7
Resolution #C-219-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report EGD-020-08 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to assist with the Clarington portion of the tour; and
THAT the request to hold the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure on the Waterfront Trail
be approved provided that a Road Occupancy Permit is obtained through Engineering
Services.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORTS
There were no staff reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C-220-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS the incinerator is a highly controversial issue across Durham Region
and in Clarington in particular and,
WHEREAS there is a clear desire by the public to have a balanced presentation
of information regarding the incinerator,
BE IT RESOLVED
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report back to Council at the next General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting on potential costs and logistics of
holding a public information session in order to provide expert opinion on both the
‘pro’ and ‘con’ side of having such a facility in Clarington,
THAT by letter to the Clerk of the City of Oshawa, the Mayor and Members of
Oshawa City Council be asked to consider partnering in the public information
session, and
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THAT the Region of Durham be formally requested to allow the consultants that
they have hired for the Energy-From-Waste file to participate in the public
information session.”
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN
THE MEETING”
(See Following Motions)
Resolution #C-221-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-220-08 be divided to vote on Parts 1, 2 and 3 of
the recommendations separately.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-222-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the foregoing resolution #C-220-08 be amended to replace the words ‘Clerk of
the City of Oshawa, the Mayor and Members of Oshawa City Council’ with the words
‘Clerks of the Area Municipalities, the Mayors and Members of Area Municipal
Councils’.
“CARRIED”
Resolution # C-220-08 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED on
the following recorded vote:
Declaration of
Yes No
Council Member Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Foster v
Councillor Hooper v
Councillor Novak v
Councillor Robinson v
Councillor Trim v
Councillor Woo v
Mayor Abernethy v
Council Meeting Minutes - 29 - April 21, 2008
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-223-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the presentation of Ivan Bateman be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-224-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Colleen Knight be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-225-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Jim Richards be requested to forward a letter of apology to Council for his
disparaging comments directed at Regional Chair Anderson prior to being permitted to
address the General Purpose and Administration Committee or Council in the future.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-226-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Linda Gasser be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-227-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Kerry Meydam be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 30 - April 21, 2008
Resolution #C-228-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of Nadia McLean-Gagnon be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-229-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Vincent Powers be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-230-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Barry Bracken be requested to forward a letter of apology to Council for his
disparaging comments directed at Regional Councillors prior to being permitted to
address the General Purpose and Administration Committee or Council in the future.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-231-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the delegation of Wendy Bracken be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-232-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the meeting to continue
beyond the 11:00 p.m. curfew, in order to complete the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - April 21, 2008
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-233-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2008-063 to 2008-071, inclusive; and
2008-063 Being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-92004, any Mortgagee
who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-92004
(147767 Ontario Limited – Napa Valley – Phase 5)
2008-064 Being a By-law to adopt the Newcastle Village Community
Improvement Plan
2008-065 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Baysong Developments Inc., 2084165 Ontario Ltd., Kirk Kemp
and Douglas Kemp - Northglen West)
2008-066 Being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Plan of Subdivision S-C-2007-0004 any Mortgagee who
has an interest in the said Lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of S-C-2007-0004
2008-067 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2006-227, as amended, a by-law
to licence, regulate and prohibit certain animals or classes thereof
within the limits of the Municipality of Clarington, or defined areas
therein
2008-068 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Lafarge Paving and
Construction Ltd., Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for
the Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 1
2008-069 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Melrose Paving Co. Ltd.,
Etobicoke, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Sidewalk
Rehabilitation, Various Locations
2008-070 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2007-038 to appoint Members to
the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
Council Meeting Minutes - 32 - April 21, 2008
2008-071 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2007-024 to appoint Members to
the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the Municipality of
Clarington
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 stated that the Business Plan for the proposed Energy-From-
Waste facility should be released to local councils and the public and questioned if the
Host Community Agreement is part of the Business Plan and if Council would be
updated before the plan becomes a Regional document.
The Chief Administrative Officer stated the next meeting of the negotiating team is
st
scheduled prior to May 21 however, the Business Case is not part of the negotiation.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-234-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2008-072, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
st
on the 21 day of April, 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-235-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :06 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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