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Council Meeting Minutes
JUNE 23, 2008
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 23, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo, attended until 9:37 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources/Acting Chief
Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, L. Bruce, attended until 7:35 p.m.
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until
9:17 p.m.
Manager of Communication and Marketing, J. Cooke, attended
until 7:35 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 9:17 p.m.
Community Co-ordinator, H. Keyzers, attended until 7:35 p.m.
Recreation Services Manager, S. Meredith, attended until 9:17 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until
9:17p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until
9:17p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak announced the following:
. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will be participating in
Bowmanville's 150th Sesquicentennial Celebrations.
. She attended Veridian's Annual Shareholders' Meeting on June 19, 2008.
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. She took part in the Community Bike Ride along the Waterfront Trail on
Sunday, June 22, 2008.
. She brought greetings on behalf of the Municipality to welcome the new Allstate
Insurance Company in Courtice.
. The Public Alerting System sirens will be tested during daytime hours on
June 27, 2008. Further information is available by calling 1-866-551-5373.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
. Saturday, June 28, 2008, The "Cornz-A-Poppin" Gala will be held at the Garnet
B. Rickard Complex. The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor will
be in attendance.
. An Illustrated History of Bowmanville "150 Years ....." Book Launch, Wine and
Cheese Event will be held at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington on June 26,
2008.
. The Fabulous Fifties Festival was a huge success and Councillor Hooper
expressed appreciation, on behalf of the Bowmanville Business Improvement
Area, to staff of the Operations Department for their assistance with respect to
the event.
Councillor Foster announced the following:
. July 4 to 6, 2008 is the Ontario Family Fishing Weekend when the public can
fish without having a licence.
. On June 24, 2008, the Public Information Centre regarding the Highway 407
East expansion will be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex.
. The Open House for the Clarington Official Plan review will be held on
Wednesday, June 25,2008 at the Solina Hall. Councillor Foster encouraged
members of the public to attend to provide input into the Plan which will help
guide the Municipality over the next 25 years.
. On June 25, 2008, the Zion United Church will be holding their 51 st Annual
Strawberry Supper.
. On July 7,2008, Mayor Abernethy will bring greetings on behalf of the
Municipality to cyclists participating in the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, the
1 st Annual Amazing End-to-End Bike Tour which will pass through Darlington
Park.
. On July 6,2008, Friends of Second Marsh will be hosting a number of events
related to the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
. On Wednesday, June 18, 2008, he attended the Third Annual Durham Region
Intimate-Relationship Violence Empowerment Network (DRIVEN) June Forum
"The Domestic Violence Disconnect".
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. On Saturday, June 21, 2008, Mayor Abernethy hosted a Big Brothers and Big
Sisters Barbeque.
. Tuesday, June 24, 2008, there will be a ground-breaking ceremony for the
"Grey Cup" House, the first house for Habitat for Humanity Durham being built
on Dean Avenue in Oshawa.
Mayor Abernethy announced the following:
. On July 12, 2008, Newcastle Artists and Artisans will be holding a one-of-a-kind
show at the Bondhead Parkette.
. On July 17, 2008, the Mayor's Golf Tournament will be held at the Bowmanville
Golf and Country Club, with dinner to follow at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex,
with all proceeds going to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-358-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 9,2008, be approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Abernethy welcomed students, parents and the public to the presentation of the
Seventh Annual "Awards for Academic Excellence". He advised local elementary and
secondary school students who have demonstrated academic excellence combined
with a commitment to leadership and community service will be recognized. The
awards consist of a permanent plaque for each of the schools participating and each
student will be presented with a personal framed certificate. Mayor Abernethy stated
secondary students who are being recognized will also receive a cheque for $100.00
as a bursary to further their educational pursuits. Mayor Abernethy advised Vincent
Massey School will be added to the list of schools to receive a permanent plaque due
to the relocation of grade eight students.
Linda Bruce, Executive Assistant to the Mayor presented the 2008 Awards for
Academic Excellence to Local Students.
She acknowledged the following students who were unable to attend tonight's Council
meeting due to family commitments or conflicting schedules with their school
graduation ceremonies and who had previously received their awards:
Allison Koornneef, Durham Christian High School
Corlyn Turner, Courtice North Public School
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Krystal Keating, Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Public School
Megan Rawlings, M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School
Sara Jeronimo, Mother Teresa Elementary School
Joshua Cordery, St. Elizabeth Elementary School
Alyssa Keeler, Vincent Massey School
Mayor Abernethy congratulated this year's recipients and presented plaques to the
following graduating students from Clarington Elementary Schools:
Meg Pierce, Bowmanville Senior Public School
Jasmine Pallister, Dr. Emily Stowe Public School
Nathan McCullough, Dr. Ross Tilley Public School
Lauren Reis, Harold Longworth Public School
Candice Mintz, John M. James Public School
Megan DeHaas, Knox Christian School
Morgan Cearns, Lydia Trull Public School
Emily Ryan, Monsignor Leo Cleary Elementary School
Michael MacLellan, St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
Melissa Peterson, St. Joseph's Elementary School
Katherine Patterson, S.T. Worden Public School
Michelle Abraham, The Pines Senior Public School
Kelsey Gore, Waverly Public School
Mayor Abernethy congratulated this year's recipients and presented plaques and
cheques to the following graduating students from Clarington Secondary Schools:
Kyle Hiemstra, Bowmanville High School
Jessica McAleese, Clarington Central Secondary School
Michael Bullock, Clarke High School
Sarah Healy, Courtice Secondary School
James Dobos, Holy Trinity Secondary School
Meagan McEwen, St. Stephens Secondary School
Mayor Abernethy congratulated Lindsay De-Roo, Good Shepherd Elementary School
who was in attendance and who had been acknowledged earlier in the meeting as
being unable to attend.
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DELEGATIONS
Jeff Wills addressed Council, on behalf of the Clarington Heritage Committee and as a
resident of Beech Avenue, concerning Staff Report #1 - Report COD-043-08 - Tender
CL2008-22 Beech Avenue Reconstruction. Mr. Wills stated they were half-way
through the heritage test phase and that this is the first major project undertaken
subsequent to the Heritage Designation. Mr. Wills reviewed the role and composition
of the Clarington Heritage Committee and highlighted the Committee's involvement in
the project review. Mr. Wills stated a public meeting was held at the Clarington Beech
Centre and in addition, one-on-one reviews with each of the property owners will take
place in the next week or so to review the changes affecting their properties.
Mr. Wills stated a checklist has been prepared by the Planning Services Department
outlining the main details of what will happen on the street. Mr. Wills summarized by
stating they are pleased with the process undertaken.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-359-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items 1-9, 1- 10, 1- 11 and 1-12.
"CARRIED"
1-1 Minutes of the Clarington Compost Facility Community Relations
Committee dated May 15, 2008.
I - 2 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated April 9, 2008.
1-3 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
dated March 12, 2008.
I - 4 Jim McNamara, Deputy Coordinator, Administration, Ontario
Volunteer Emergency Response Team (OVERT Inc.) thanking
Council for approving their grant application in the amount of $2,000;
and, advising that due to the generosity and continued support from
the Municipality of Clarington, OVERT will continue to aid and support
the communities they serve.
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1-5 Debbe Crandall, Executive Director, Save The Oak Ridges Moraine
(STORM Coalition), forwarding a copy of the Status Report on the
Implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan: A
Look at New Infrastructure Projects, the second in an annual series of
reports highlighting the successes and challenges of implementation
of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP). This year's
report focuses on developing an inventory of new projects initiated on
the moraine since 2001 as well as progress made in implementing
municipal water protection policies and strategies. A copy of the
status report is available at www.monitorinqthemoriaine.ca or
www.stormcoalition.orq.
I - 6 Correspondence has been received from individuals 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) M. Pierre-Philippe David
b) Stephan Basque
c) Jessica Duke
d) Ariane Batic
e) Dominic Gagnon
f) Pascaline Apallo
g) Elia Harb
h) Courtney Colette Crites
i) Nicole Mikalajunas
j) Michel Savoie
k) Marc-Antoine Emard
I) Liam Maguire
m) Stephanie Hassal
I - 7 Kristin D. McKinnon-Rutherford, responding to Mayor Bob Shepherd,
Township of Uxbridge, concerning Zero Waste and forwarding the
following documentation in support of a zero waste strategy: "Aiming
for Zero Waste, Ten Steps to Get Started at the Local Level", "The
End of Garbage", Citizens Agenda for Zero Waste", Two Reasons
Why Incineration is a Losing Financial Proposition for Host
Communities"; Wasted Opportunity: A Closer Look at Landfilling and
Incineration; Ontario's Waste Management Challenge - Is
Incineration an Option?", and "Answering the Same Questions".
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I - 8 Lori Pinkerton, Co-Chairperson, Clarington Racing Against Drugs,
expressing appreciation for the donation to the Ninth Annual Racing
Against Drugs Event and providing the Municipality with a Certificate
of Appreciation and a T-shirt in recognition of the Municipality's
support of the program which helps to raise awareness about
substance use and abuse prevention, healthy alternative choices to
drugs and safety issues.
I - 13 Mayor Steve Parish, Town of Ajax, writing to Joe Dickson, MPP, Ajax-
Pickering, advising the people of the Town of Ajax are concerned and
angry with the loss of vital mental health services at a time when the
Town is experiencing unprecedented growth and are frustrated with
community leaders denying responsibility and not taking action on the
issue; stating that as health care is a Provincial issue Mr. Dickson,
their elected representative, is directly answerable to the people with
respect to local health care issues; and requesting that he voice their
concerns at Queen's Park and demand answers from the Minister of
Health.
1-9 Dan Remollino, P. Eng., Project Manager, 407 East Environmental
Assessment, Ministry of Transportation, advising the fourth round of
Public Information Centres (PIC) concerning the 407 East
Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Design Study
Technically Preferred Route will be held in Clarington on Tuesday,
June 24, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard
Complex; encouraging the public to attend to view the information
panels, ask questions and offer comments to the project team
regarding the preferred route; and, forwarding a copy the June 2008
issue of the 407 East Environmental Assessment Newsletter. The
PIC will present the preferred route for the transportation corridor,
including the recommended route refinements and the location of the
transitway corridor.
Resolution #C-360-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 9 from Dan Remollino, P. Eng., Project
Manager, 407 East Environmental Assessment, Ministry of Transportation with
respect to the 407 East Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary
Design Study Notice for Public Information Centre #4 be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
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I - 10 Sharon van Son, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Ministry of the
Attorney General, advising nominations are now open for the Attorney
General's Victim Services Awards of Distinction, an initiative to
recognize the outstanding achievements of dedicated professionals
and volunteers in the victim services field and to acknowledge the
strength, creativity and courage of individual victims who have been
able to move forward to forge a better future for themselves, their
families and their communities. Nominations will be accepted until
July 16, 2008. Further information is available on the Ministry website
at www.ontario.ca/attorneyqeneral or toll free at 1-800-518-7901.
Resolution #C-361-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 from Sharon van Son, Assistant Deputy
Attorney General, Ministry of the Attorney General with respect to the Attorney
General's Victim Services Awards of Distinction be referred to the Municipal
Clerk's Department.
"CARRIED"
1-11 Durham Region Health Department, Communicable Disease Control
and Prevention/Clinic Services, Region of Durham advising the
Health Department is offering summer and monthly immunization
clinics to eligible Durham Region students who need to update their
immunizations; forwarding a promotional poster on the Immunization
Clinics and requesting the municipality's assistance in facilitating the
awareness of the clinics by placing the poster in a visible location.
Resolution #C-362-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 from the Durham Region Health Department
with respect to immunization clinics be referred to staff to facilitate the
awareness of Summer and Monthly Immunization Clinics; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
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I - 12 The Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources,
advising that the Provincial government is involved in two tree-
planting programs that will result in more than 50 million trees being
planted by 2020; issuing a challenge to the people of Ontario to help
fight climate change by planting trees in their yards, neighbourhoods
and communities; advising the Ministry has set up
www.Ontario.ca/plantatree.aninteractive website where people can
tell how they are helping Ontario fight climate change by entering the
number of trees they've planted, sending in stories and pictures of
their tree-planting events and find information about planting trees
and their benefits; and, requesting assistance in helping to spread the
word about the new tree planting challenge which will help the
environment and contribute to a brighter and cleaner future for
Ontario.
Resolution #C-363-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I - 12 from the Honourable Donna Cansfield,
Minister of Natural Resources with respect to Tree Planting Programs be
referred to the Living Green Community Advisory Committee and to the Director
of Planning Services.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 9 Gord Krieger, P. Eng., Project Manager, GENIVAR, informing
Council of construction activities on Highway 115 Northbound
lanes from 2 km south of Boundary Road to 0.3 km north of
County Road 10, commencing July 7,2008 to November 30,
2008. In order to complete construction within the given time
frame and to minimize traffic disruption, the contractor would be
permitted to work 24 hours per day from Mondays at 0:00 a.m.
until Saturdays at 23:59 p.m. to facilitate paving, concrete
pouring, saw-cutting and removal of concrete pavement,
relocation of concrete traffic control barrier, grading operations
and sealing of cracks and joints. As this is in contravention of the
Municipality's noise by-law, the Consultant is informing the
Municipality of the duration and type of construction.
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Resolution #C-364-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT an exemption to the Noise By-law be approved from July 7,2008 to
November 30, 2008, with respect to construction activities on Highway 115
Northbound to permit the contractor to work 24 hours per day from Mondays at
0:00 a.m. until Saturdays at 23:59 p.m. in order to complete construction within the
given time frame.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Jesse Parsons, B.A. Hon, Clarington Arts and Music Festival
(CAMfest) Board Member, advising of the success of their inaugural
festival event in 2007, advising of plans underway to host this year's
event on August 23, 2008, and of appropriate steps being
undertaken to ensure that public safety is managed throughout the
day; and, requesting permission for a partial road closure of the
southern portion of Simpson Avenue at Baseline Road in
Bowmanville on August 23,2008, to permit Durham Regional Police
and Auxiliary Officers to control and direct pedestrians and vehicular
traffic in the event that traffic significantly increases in the
surrounding area nearing the time of their headlining performance.
Resolution #C-365-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 from Jesse Parsons, Clarington Arts and
Music Festival (CAMfest) Board Member, with respect to CAMfest 2008, be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 2 Edgar Lucas, Chairman, Board of Management, Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Centre, advising that the Board is in
opposition to the Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan
and Zoning By-law by Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. to
permit a wider range of commercial uses or any similar changes to
the Official Plan; and, that on June 10, 2008, the Board of
Management directed that a letter be sent to the Mayor and Council
stating as follows:
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"THAT the proposed additional 10,000 square foot commercial which
is requested, was the equivalent of the entire commercial area on the
south side of King Street in the Historic Downtown, from Scugog
Road to Silver Street, and,
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board, in its decision, was very definite
in its limitations as to what should be allowed on the site, and,
THAT the population grow to support what has already been
approved has yet to be realized, let alone this newly proposed
additional 1 0,000 square feet commercial, and,
THAT the recently announced permanent layoff of 2,600 General
Motors workers will result in many more homes for sale in the area
and significantly fewer shoppers, and,
THAT the ever increasing price of gasoline and the subsequent
increase cost of commuting to work, will make buying a home in
Clarington less of an attraction."
Resolution #C-366-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 from Edgar Lucas, Chairman, Board of
Management, Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre, with respect
to applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law by
Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. be referred to the Director of Planning
Services.
"CARRIED"
D - 3 Michael Patrick, Co-Chair, Physician Recruitment, and President,
Clarington Board of Trade, thanking Council for their confidence with
respect to the Board of Trade's efforts in physician recruitment;
reporting on the success of the recruitment initiative in successfully
securing nine doctors; advising the Municipality remains 13 doctors
short as a result of receiving a re-designation from the Province
relating to new population statistics; and, in an effort to maintain the
successful momentum in recruiting, the Board welcomes the
opportunity to discuss continued partnership and funding options for
moving forward in their Physician Recruitment delivery.
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Resolution #C-367 -08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 from Michael Patrick, Co-Chair, Physician
Recruitment, and President, Clarington Board of Trade, with respect to
continued partnership and funding options for physician recruitment be referred
to the Chief Administrative Officer.
"CARRIED"
D - 4 Kathryn J. Vout, Town Clerk, Town of Grimsby, writing to the
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on
June 2, 2008, the Town of Grimsby passed the following resolution
pertaining to the Greenbelt Plan - Economic Effects on Farmers and
Municipalities:
"WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan claims to "protect against the loss
and fragmentation of the agricultural land base and to support
agriculture as the predominant land use" without providing essential
economic support for Ontario farmers; and
WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan claims to "provide for a diverse range
of economic and social activities associated with rural communities,
agriculture, tourism, recreation and resource uses" without allowing
municipalities to plan and create parks within the designated
Greenbelt area; and
WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan, in "identifying where urbanization
should not occur in order to provide permanent protection to the
agricultural land base and the ecological features and functions
occurring on this landscape" has effectively frozen all future growth
in numerous municipalities throughout Ontario negatively affecting
the ability of these municipalities to balance future budgets; and
WHEREAS the Greenbelt has frozen development on lands where
municipalities have spent millions of dollars providing municipal
services for future growth;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED;
1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby
requests that the Ontario Provincial Government conduct a
detailed study into the economic effects of the Greenbelt on
farmers and municipalities; and
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2. THAT the Ontario Provincial Government provide transfer
funding to municipalities frozen by the Greenbelt to ensure the
economic stability of Greenbelt towns and cities; and
3. THAT the Ontario Provincial Government provide compensation
to municipalities equal to the cost of municipal services within
lands frozen by Greenbelt designation; and
4. THAT the Ontario Provincial Government provide tax relief to
farmers within the Greenbelt area to protect and sustain farming
in the Greenbelt Area for future generations; and
5. THAT a copy of this resolution be provided to all municipalities
affected by the Greenbelt Legislation with a request for
endorsement; and
6. THAT a copy of this resolution be provided to Premier Dalton
McGuinty, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, the Minister of
Public Infrastructure and AMO.
Resolution #C-368-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the Town of Grimsby with respect to the Greenbelt
Plan - Economic Effects on Farmers and Municipalities be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
D - 5 Susan Greatrix, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of Waterloo,
advising Council that on May 12, 2008, the City of Waterloo passed
the following resolution pertaining to 2008 Municipal Road and
Bridge Infrastructure Investment:
"WHEREAS the City of Waterloo is one of the Ontario municipalities
who have been approved to receive funds in the amount of
$1,308,003 from the Ministry of Transportation towards municipal
road and bridge capital infrastructure renewal needs;
WHEREAS towns and cities are where the people of Canada work
and live and their long term sustainability is at risk without an
adequate infrastructure;
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AND WHEREAS provincial and national economic prosperity is
inextricably linked to the well being and prosperity of towns and
cities;
AND WHEREAS public ownership of infrastructure has shifted over
the past 50 years away from the federal and provincial governments
to become an increasing responsibility for municipal governments
such as the City of Waterloo;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo requires revenues that grow
with the economy in order to contribute to the sustainability of its
infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Waterloo has introduced a
number of initiatives such as ten-year capital planning, continuous
improvement, public private partnerships and a proposed capital
investment contribution as the City's efforts to address the
infrastructure deficit;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo has determined that its
municipal infrastructure deficit is approximately $160 million over the
next ten years;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo's infrastructure deficit would
require a one time municipal tax increase of 40% to be fully funded;
AND WHEREAS property taxes, for the most part, is a very
regressive tax not based on economic growth, income or ability to
pay;
AND WHEREAS there is just a single taxpayer paying taxes to the
different levels of government;
AND WHEREAS, on average, municipalities collect eight cents of
every dollar of total government collected taxes for the services they
provide;
AND WHEREAS there are federal and provincial surpluses projected
over the next number of years;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Council of the Corporation of the City of Waterloo calls upon
the Provincial government to clarify and confirm that the 2008
Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment is in fact a
one time infusion of funds versus an annual contribution and that
if this is the case, that the Provincial government provide long
term and sustainable infrastructure funding to assist the City of
Waterloo and all upper, lower and single tier municipalities in
addressing their infrastructure roles and responsibilities;
2. Copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of
Canada, the Premier of Ontario, Federal and Provincial Ministers
of Finance, Provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal,
Federal Minister of Transportation, all Members of Parliament, all
Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) and the Big Cities Mayors' Caucus of FCM;
3. All municipalities be encouraged to pass motions supporting this
resolution and forward to their relevant federal and provincial
representatives."
Resolution #C-369-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the City of Waterloo with respect to the 2008
Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment be received for
information.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-370-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the City of Waterloo with respect to the 2008
Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
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D - 6 Ronald G. Van Horne, Chief Administrative Officer, County of
Lambton, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of
Ontario, advising that on June 4,2008, Lambton County Council
passed the following resolution pertaining to developing economic
and environmental strategies that would assist Ontario in the years
ahead:
"THAT Lambton County Council request Premier McGuinty to call an
Ontario Economic and Environmental Summit to bring together
business, labour, elected Municipal leaders, Provincial MPs and
MPPs, and First Nations from across the Province to develop "Made
in Ontario" economic and environmental strategies that would assist
Ontario in the years ahead. The significant job losses and turmoil in
the manufacturing, agriculture, mining, tourism and other sectors has
impacted across Ontario and new thinking and strategies are need
now; and further,
THAT this resolution be circulated to all Counties, Regions and
Municipalities with a population over 50,000 and to the Leaders of
the Opposition Parties, local MPs and MPPs."
Resolution #C-371-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from Lambton County Council with respect to developing
economic and environmental strategies that would assist Ontario in the years
ahead be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
D - 7 Mary Ruth Moore requesting the spelling of "Osbourne Road" be
changed to "Osborne Road" and that the fee for changing/altering
the street name be waived. Ms. Moore states that although she is
unable to find out the reasoning behind the name of the road she
feels it is a coincidence that would suggest it was named for the
many families living in the area and that the published history books
all spell the name without the "u". Ms. Moore requests the spelling
be changed to respect the families who have lived in the area for
many generations and to reflect and maintain their history.
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Resolution #C-372-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 from Mary Ruth Moore requesting the
spelling of "Osbourne Road" be changed to "Osborne Road" be endorsed.
"MOTION WITHDRAWN"
Resolution #C-373-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 from Mary Ruth Moore requesting the
spelling of "Osbourne Road" be changed to "Osborne Road" be referred to the
Director of Planning Services.
"CARRIED"
D - 8 Greg Borchuk, P.Eng., EFW Project Manager, Region of Durham,
requesting Council to initiate the process of establishing the Site
Liaison Committee for the proposed energy from waste facility as
defined in the Council and Joint Waste Management Group
approved Terms of Reference. The Region of Durham will be
selecting five (5) residents from outside the Municipality of Clarington
and the Municipality of Clarington will be selecting an additional four
(4) Clarington residents to participate on the Committee. The Region
requests that Clarington follow similar timelines as theirs, i.e.
members be selected by the end of August for Council endorsement
in early September so that the Committee will be in a position to
actively participate in the Environmental Assessment site specific
studies this fall.
Resolution #C-374-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Director of Planning
Services;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington initiate the process of establishing the Site
Liaison Committee for the proposed energy from waste facility by advertising
for Committee Members on a "Without Prejudice" basis; as a Host Community
Agreement has not been entered into at this time; and
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THAT Greg Borchuk, P.Eng., EFW Project Manager, Region of Durham be
advised that the Municipality will report back in September.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S}
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report June 16, 2008
Resolution #C-375-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 16, 2008,
be approved, with the exception of Items #3 and #23.
"CARRIED"
Item # 3
Resolution #C-376-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-060-08 be received;
THAT the proposed changes to By-law 84-63 continue to be reviewed to address
outstanding issues and any concerns raised at the public meeting; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-060-08 be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING"
Resolution #C-377 -08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
"THAT the foregoing Resolution # C-377 -08 be amended by adding the
following after the words "public meeting" in the third line:
THAT the issue of recreational vehicle storage areas be referred to the
"Planning for the Countryside" portion of the Official Plan Review;
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THAT any owners with existing non-conforming sites storing recreation vehicles be
permitted to submit applications for multiple sites for the purposes of amending the
Zoning By-law and site plan approval;"
"MOTION LOST ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Foster '-/
Councillor Hooper '-/
Councillor Novak '-/
Councillor Robinson '-/
Councillor Trim '-/
Councillor Woo ...;
Mayor Abernethy ...;
Resolution #C-376-08 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Item #23
Resolution #C-378-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS a number of previous Budgets were not approved until April or even May
of the budget year;
WHEREAS the 2008 Budget was approved by Council on January 28,2008; and
WHEREAS much effort and many adjustments were made by staff to achieve
approval for the 2008 Budget:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington directs staff to report to Council early in September 2008 on the following:
a) the 2008 Budget vs. actuals for the first half of 2008; and
b) the tentative schedule for the 2009 Budget to achieve Council approval
of the 2009 Budget by January 31, 2009.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER
IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-379-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-379-08 be amended by adding:
'(c) THAT the 2009 budget contain an addendum which provides a
projected budgetary overview of the next five years.'
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-378-08 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED.
STAFF REPORTS
1. Report COD-043-08 - Tender CL2008-22 Beech Avenue Reconstruction
Resolution #C-380-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report COD-043-08 be received;
THAT Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of
$508,411.44 (Plus G. S. T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms,
conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2008-22, be awarded the contract for
Beech Avenue Reconstruction as required by the Engineering Department;
THAT funds required in the amount of $832,000.00 (which includes $508,411.44
tendering, consulting and contingencies and the Region of Durham portion) be drawn
from the 2006 & 2008 Engineering Capital Account #110-32-330-832727-7401 in the
amount of $395,000.00 with $437,000.00 being provided by the Region of Durham for
their portion;
THAT the tender award be subject to the approval of the Regional Municipality of
Durham for their portion of the work; and
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-043-08
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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2. Verbal Report from the Director of Planning Services and the Solicitor Concerning
a Legal Matter
Resolution #C-381-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Verbal Report from the Director of Planning Services and the Solicitor
Concerning a Legal Matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered
during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no Notice of Motions previously given.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-382-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Jeff Wills be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-383-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2008-108 to 2008-123, inclusive
2008-108 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Prestonvale
Road Land Corporation)
2008-109 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan
40M-2094 from Part Lot Control
2008-110 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan
40M-2038 from Part Lot Control
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2008-111
2008-112
2008-113
2008-114
2008-115
2008-116
2008-117
2008-118
2008-119
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Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan
40M-2361 from Part Lot Control
Being a by-law to adopt Orono Community Improvement Plan
Amendment No. 1
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Amending
Agreement of Understanding between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Lindvest Properties Limited for the
purpose of cut, fill and pre-grade on a future development site in
the Foster Creek North Subdivision (18T-89059)
Being a by-law to control the dumping of fill, removal of fill and
alteration of grades
Being a by-law to authorize the execution by the Mayor and Clerk
of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Knox Christian Church for the use of their Soccer
Fields
Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Road Savers 2000 Ltd.,
Toronto, Ontario for the Crack Sealing Programs, Various
Locations
Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Lions Club, Bowmanville,
Ontario, to enter into agreement for the lease of Clarington Beech
Centre, 26 Beech Street, Bowmanville, Ontario;
Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Ontario Realty Corporation,
Toronto, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the lease space at
132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON
Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and S & F Excavating Limited, King
City, to enter into agreement for the Foster Creek Erosion
Protection @ Roberts Street, Newcastle
Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Ron Robinson Limited,
Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Beech
Avenue Reconstruction, Bowmanville, Ontario
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2008-121
Being a by-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement
Officer for Private Property (Tim Foerster) (47 Liberty Street
South)
2008-122
Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (1559300 Ontario Limited - Ron Robinson Ltd.)
(Expansion of a Mineral Aggregate Operation)
2008-123
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2005-109, being the Municipality
of Clarington Zoning By-law for lands within the Oak Ridges
Moraine (1559300 Ontario Limited - Ron Robinson Ltd.)
(Expansion of a Mineral Aggregate Operation); and
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 Trim provided a brief update on the trip to Nova Scotia arranged by the
Region for Councillors and senior staff to visit the Otter Lake Stabilized Landfill Site.
He stated the facility has nine cells and they are working on the fourth cell. The
operation started in 1999 and there is a twenty-five year window. Councillor Trim
stated they are currently using over 200 acres of the 1,000 acres purchased in the mid
1990's and the cost to build the buildings, along with the road network and each cell,
as well as the $13 million operating cost is $252 million with the majority of these
costs in 1999 dollars. He stated the costs to build new cells are unknown and that an
EA will be required to expand the facility. Councillor Trim advised the Halifax area has
a population of 380,000 and in 2007, the cost to the homeowner for garbage pick up
was $180 per year. He acknowledged there is a major problem with sorting out the
garbage prior to the curbside pick-up and difficulty in getting residents to do the
diversion in their homes. He confirmed that methane gas is being released to the
atmosphere by hand using pressure valves. Councillor Trim advised they also visited
the New Era Farms compost facility and the Miller Recycling Facility. He stated at the
Miller facility there were trucks bringing garbage to the main floor area and when they
viewed what was in the bags it was very discouraging, as two out of three bags
contained recyclables. Councillor Trim feels more emphasis needs to be placed on
diversion in the home to realize savings. Councillor Trim stated he would not support
stabilized landfill in a similar fashion to the Otter Lake facility.
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Councillor Novak also provided an update on the recent trip to Nova Scotia. She
stated she has a video of the Hot Rot Composting system which is very informative.
Councillor Novak acknowledged the recycling efforts being done in Nova Scotia
regarding the deposit on all drink containers with the exception of milk products. She
advised that leachate is stored in very large containers that are emptied and
transported every second or third day. Councillor Novak stated there is a total of
155,000 incoming tonnes of residual waste per year with 135,000 tonnes being
landfilled. She also acknowledged the excellent educational programs the Province of
Nova Scotia has developed. Councillor Novak noted however, that the facility was not
all that she thought it might be.
Councillor Hooper extended congratulations to three Clarington individuals who were
drafted into the National Hockey League over the past weekend. Councillor Hooper
also expressed appreciation to Metroland Newspaper for the recent article on
Bowmanville's 150th Anniversary celebrations.
Mayor Abernethy acknowledged that Chris Kelly has signed a five year extension to
his contract with the Ottawa Senators.
Councillor Foster suggested that Council forward a letter to Premier McGuinty
thanking him for his confidence in the New Build project for Darlington Nuclear.
Councillor Robinson requested staff to investigate property south of Cobbledick Road
and Highway 2 as a temporary commuter parking lot.
Resolution #C-384-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to consider a Verbal Report from the Director
of Planning Services and the Solicitor concerning a Legal Matter.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 10:00 p.m.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-385-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2008-124, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedin~s of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 23' day of June, 2008; and
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THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-386-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
p":;jo~m at 1003 p.m.
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