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Council Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 14,2008
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 14,2008, 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
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until 8:29 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:29 p.m.
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:29 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano,
attended until 8:29 p.m.
Manager of Community Planning and Design, C. Salazar, attended
until 8:29 p.m.
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:29 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir,
attended until 8:29 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Abernethy indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect
to Correspondence Item D - 5.
Resolution #C-480-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the order of the Agenda be altered to allow for consideration of
Correspondence Item D - 6 prior to consideration of Correspondence Item D - 5; and
that these matters be referred to a closed session of Council following the Other
Information Section of the Agenda.
"CARRIED"
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak advised that on Friday she attended the ground-breaking ceremony
for the new Durham EMS Station in Courtice and brought greetings from the
Municipality.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
. On Thursday, October 9, 2008, he attended the Emergency Services Medal
Presentation at the Indoor Soccer Facility to recognize Emergency Services
personnel for their long-term service to the Municipality.
. On October 16, 2008, the Clarington Older Adult's Association will be hosting
fiddle champion Scott Woods. Tickets are $20.
. The Bowmanville BIA will be hosting the Annual Apple Festival and Craft Sale
this weekend.
. The Hampton Community Association will be hosting a fall dance on Saturday,
October 18, 2008, starting at 8:00 p.m.
. On October 25, 2008, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will be
dismantling equipment from a bird sanctuary from 9:00 a.m. until 11 :00 a.m.
and are looking for volunteers to assist with hauling wood out to the main road.
Councillor Foster announced that last Thursday he attended a celebration recognizing
Veridian's achievement in attaining two million hours of work time with no lost time
accidents and extended congratulations to Veridian on this accomplishment.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-481-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 29, 2008, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations introduced under this section of the Agenda.
DELEGATIONS
Tom McKee was called but was not present. Mr. McKee attended later in the meeting
and his delegation was heard at that time. (see page 16).
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-482-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items I - 9 and I - 11 .
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated September 9, 2008.
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated September 16,
2008.
I - 3 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee dated
September 12, 2008.
I - 4 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
September 16, 2008.
1-5 Minutes of the Orono Arena Community Centre Board dated
October 1, 2008.
I - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Museum and Archives Board dated
September 10, 2008.
I - 7 Allan Hewitt, Library Board Chair, Clarington Public Library,
expressing appreciation for the $50,000 support from the Municipality
for roof and eavestrough replacement at the Orono Branch Library.
I - 8 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that on
September 22, 2008, the City of Oshawa adopted the following
resolution pertaining to parenting events and National Bully
Awareness Week:
"1. THAT Correspondence CS-08-85 Part 1) dated June 23,2008,
from the Finance and Administration Committee be received for
information; and,
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2. THAT the information concerning bully awareness programs and
requests for support from Jennifer Adamson and Garth Riley be
forwarded to the Durham Regional Health and Social Services
Committee for information, along with a recommendation that
Jennifer Adamson and Garth Riley be invited to provide a
presentation of their 'Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones'
Character Building Program to the Durham Regional Health and
Social Services Committee to increase public awareness; and,
3. THAT CS-08-101 be referred back to staff and Finance Services
and Community Services staff meet to develop an anti-bullying
campaign for implementation in City facilities, and Garth Riley
and Jennifer Adamson be consulted for input; and,
4. THAT the City of Oshawa endorse Garth Riley's and Jennifer
Adamson's 'Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones' Character
Building Program as a vehicle to address issues of bullying, and
further, that area municipalities be so advised."
I - 10 D. L. Cullingworth, Secretary, Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers
Association thanking Council, on behalf of all those who use
Mill Street South in Bond Head, for the recent resurfacing of Mill
Street South.
I - 9 Martin Vroegh, Environment Manager, St. Marys Cement Inc.,
advising that St. Marys Cement has applied for a Certificate of
Approval for a time-limited alternative fuels demonstration project
involving the receipt and thermal treatment of alternative fuels and
monitoring of the performance of the plant at the Bowmanville
Cement Plant; advising of the procedure for transfer, storage and use
of the alternate fuel; and advising written comments, concerns or
objections are to be submitted to the Environmental Assessment and
Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment. Copies of the
documents are available for viewing at the Ministry office.
Resolution #C-483-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 9 from Martin Vroegh, St. Marys Cement be
referred to the Director of Planning Services for an update on the meeting held
earlier today, and that a representative of St. Marys Cement be invited to make
a presentation to Council at an appropriate date concerning the alternative fuels
demonstration project at the Bowmanville Cement Plant.
"CARRIED"
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I - 11 W. Michael Fenn, Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx, advising of the
release of the Draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) entitled "The
Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and
Hamilton Area" and the Draft Investment Strategy (IS), proposing a
new blueprint for transit expansion in the region that will enhance the
prosperity, environmental sustainability and quality of life in the
GTHA; advising the plans are available at www.metrolinx.com;
forwarding a list of public meetings to be held including a meeting on
October 28, 2008, at the Heydenshore Pavilion in Whitby; and,
indicating that written comments are to be directed to 20 Bay Street,
Suite 901, Toronto, ON M5J 2N8 or forwarded electronically to
RTP@metrolinx.com.
Resolution #C-484-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS Metrolinx has issued its draft report THE BIG MOVE: Transforming
Transportation in the GTHA with a vision of providing an integrated
transportation system that enhances our prosperity, environmental sustainability
and quality of life for the predicted 9 million residents and thousands of
businesses in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)
WHEREAS the "eight big moves" are:
1. A fast and frequent and expanded regional rapid transit network.
2. A complete walking and cycling network with bike-sharing programs.
3. An information system for travelers, where and when they need it.
4. A region-wide integrated transit fare system.
5. A system of mobility hubs.
6. Higher-order transit connectivity to the Pearson Airport district from all
directions.
7. A comprehensive strategy for good movement.
8. An Investment Strategy to provide stable and predictable funding.
WHEREAS the 15 year transit and transportation plan provides for the
extension of GO Rail service to Bowmanville and the construction of Highway
407 East Extension;
WHEREAS the 25 year transit and transportation plan included no further
enhancements to the transportation network in Clarington in the 15 to 25 year
timeframe;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from
W. Michael Fenn, Chief Executive Officer of Metrolinx regarding the upcoming
public meetings in Whitby on October 28th be received;
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THAT Metrolinx be commended for preparing an innovative and responsible
plan to start addressing the complete transportation requirements of the GTHA;
THAT the transportation plan provide for investment in the "905" to achieve
more transit supportive communities including areas in their Greenfield phase of
development in support of local official plans;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington requests that the following adjustments be
made to the Regional Transportation Plan:
1. the extension of the rapid transit line along Highway 2/King Street from
Oshawa to Bowmanville;
2. the designation of the Bowmanville West Town Centre as a Mobility Hub
in the RTP, recognizing the existing planning framework for this area to
function as such;
3. clarification of the status of Highway 407 East extension and inclusion of
the proposed alignment in the maps;
4. address the timing of the extension of the transitway planned for within
the Highway 407 East Extension right-of-way as an easily implemented
and cost effective transit corridor; and,
5. incorporate Highway 401 corridor improvements, in particular the
interchanges at Waverley Road and Liberty Street, within the 15 year
plan.
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Rob Mclssac Chair of Metrolinx,
Mr. Roger Anderson Regional Chair and member of Metrolinx, Mr. Michael
Fenn, Chief Executive Officer of Metrolinx, and the Region of Durham.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-485-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception of
Items D - 5, D - 6 and D - 10 to D - 13, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
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D - 1 Terryl Tzikas, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade,
requesting permission to hold the 4ih Annual Community of
Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 15,2008,
beginning at 10:30 a.m.; highlighting the parade route; requesting the
cooperation of the Police Department, Operations Department and
Municipal Services and the use of the Old Fire Hall; and, thanking all
involved for their continued support in making the parade a great
success.
(Approved, provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 2 Marianne McBride, submitting her resignation, with regret, from the
Ganaraska Forest User Committee as she is no longer a resident of
Clarington; and, suggesting that Bill Stapleton, an active user of the
forest be appointed to the Committee as her replacement. The
Ganaraska Forest User Committee, composed of members from
Recreation User Groups and from municipalities, meets four times
per year to provide the opportunity for user groups and the
community to comment on the use of the forest.
(Correspondence received with regret
and Bill Stapleton appointed to the
Ganaraska Forest User Committee)
D - 3 Janine Wallace-Rivard, R.C.M., Property Manager, The Nantucket,
Durham Condominium Corporation No. 146, proposing alternatives
to solve the concerns at the Skateboard Park at the Courtice
Complex by either investigating the option of putting a dome over the
facility and making it a 'membership facility' or closing the park
entirely. She feels the funds and time spent by municipal staff and
Durham Regional Police Service could be better used and that an
indoor skateboard park would be monitored and provide year-round
entertainment.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
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D - 4 Peter Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Association Board of
Directors, advising that they have heard that Durham Community
Care will not be moving to the Garnet B. Rickard Complex as
previously anticipated and may be seeking to renew their lease at
the Beech Centre; reaffirming the Association's request that the
Municipality not renew the Durham Community Care and the Lions'
Nursery School sub-leases at the Beech Centre as the Association
needs more space as a result of membership growth and
programming; and, requesting Council recognize that the Clarington
Older Adult Association does not have the option of moving to
another location in Clarington.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Corporate Services)
D - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham writing
to the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community &
Social Services advising that on September 17,2008, the Region of
Durham adopted the following resolution pertaining to Bill 94: Social
Assistance Statutes Law Amendment Act (Registered Disability
Savings Plans):
"a) THAT Durham Region Council supports Bill 94;
b) THAT staff be directed to write a letter to the Minister of
Community and Social Services indicating such support, and
attaching a copy of Report #2008-A-43; and
c) THAT a copy of the letter and Report #2008-A-43 be forwarded
to the Premier of Ontario, Durham's MPPs, area municipalities
and area Accessibility Advisory Committees."
(Correspondence referred to the
Clarington Accessibility Advisory
Committee)
D - 8 Alfred Frendo-Cumbo requesting a meeting with Members of Council
and Municipal staff to resolve parking by-law enforcement issues on
Kingsview Court; requesting disclosure of the individuals involved in
the complaints and copies of existing by-laws; advising he will not
park his truck in his driveway after October 4, 2008, until the issue is
resolved; and, advising that he feels the complaints are malicious and
vexatious in nature, and that enforcement should not be biased but
enforced in a non-discriminatory manner.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
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D - 9 Marvin and Kathy Stapleton, advising of their intention to demolish
their farmhouse at 2100 Stapleton Road and to replace the home with
a Royal Home which requires the issuance of a building permit and a
signed contract with Royal Homes by November 30, 2008, to
guarantee delivery by June 30,2009; acknowledging that the
Municipality requires a letter of undertaking and a $25,000 deposit as
security in case of default on the demolition, but requesting that the
Municipality accept an irrevocable letter of credit from their bank as
security in this case; and that the by-law requiring the deposit be
rewritten to accommodate average taxpayers to accept irrevocable
letters of credit in lieu of cash.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 10
Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that on
September 22, 2008, the City of Oshawa adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy:
"WHEREAS the 25-in-5 Network has declared that 'We believe in a
poverty-free Ontario. A place where everyone can live in dignity and
enjoy a good standard of living'; and,
WHEREAS the 25-in-5 Network is holding a 2-week awareness
campaign across the Province from October 13 to October 24, 2008
to promote a poverty-free Ontario;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Oshawa endorses
the following:
'25-in-5 Founding Declaration setting out three priorities for a
Poverty Reduction Strategy:
1. good, sustaining jobs that lift working Ontarians out of
poverty;
2. liveable incomes that adequately support those unable to
work; and,
3. strong and supportive communities affordable housing, child
care, public education and community programs that help
people connect.'
AND THAT the municipalities of Durham Region, and the Region of
Durham be asked to endorse this declaration."
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Resolution #C-486-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa with respect to the Ontario
Poverty Reduction Strategy be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
D - 11
Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising Council that
on October 2, 2008, the City of Woodstock adopted the following
resolution pertaining to support of Provincial Sales Tax Exemption for
Police Services:
"That Council hereby resolves that the Government of Ontario provide
full exemption of provincial sales tax on goods and services for
Ontario Police Services similar to the GST exemption.
And further that Council hereby resolves that the Government of
Ontario provide the same exemption for annual licence fees for
municipal police vehicles as provided to the Ontario Provincial Police
and to fire vehicles.
And further that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities seeking support for the sales tax exemption."
Resolution #C-487 -08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the City of Woodstock with respect to Support of
Provincial Sales Tax Exemption for Police Services be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
D - 12
Township of Greater Madawaska advising Council that the Township
of Greater Madawaska adopted the following resolution pertaining to
a review of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
operations:
"WHEREAS the Province is initiating a modified version of the
existing property assessment program in 2009 for the purpose of
assessing residential, commercial and industrial properties in the
province and;
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WHEREAS it has been demonstrated that a system of property
assessment that sets the value of the property at the time of sale,
annually adjusted for the Cost of Living, is much more fair to
residents of Ontario than the current system and;
WHEREAS the current system of assessment is driven by market
rates which is inherently inequitable, particularly in communities with
significant waterfront property and;
WHEREAS the current system of assessment unfairly targets
waterfront properties with disproportionate assessments and;
WHEREAS property assessment increases of 40 to 70 percent
unfairly impact on seniors, fixed & low income persons and persons
less able to absorb such increases and;
WHEREAS the current system unfairly places a burden on
individuals by not enabling them to anticipate huge increases in
assessment and;
WHEREAS the current assessment system rewards owners who
don't maintain their properties and;
WHEREAS the procedures used for assessment of commercial
properties does not consider the amount of investment in the
enterprise, particularly where the business does not have any
buildings associated with it and;
WHEREAS the assessment process does not enable MPAC to
properly assess unusual business ventures, such as motor sport
race tracks, and;
WHEREAS the current system of assessment for commercial
properties does not take into consideration the business impact on
the infrastructure of the municipality, thereby unfairly transferring
costs to residential taxpayers and;
WHEREAS the current system of assessment is 6 to 8 months
behind on new properties being added to the assessment roles and;
WHEREAS MPAC continually seems to be reducing staff in regional
offices in favour of placing emphasis on head office operations and;
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WHEREAS the complex system of property assessment currently
used in Ontario promotes a huge organization of staff costing
approximately $150 million annually which could be better utilized to
address infrastructure issues faced by all municipalities, property
owners and the province and;
WHEREAS the present system of assessment results in
redistributing of taxes rather than a sound basis for all taxpayers to
share fairly in taxes or tax increases (that is tax payer receive
significant increases while others have their taxes reduced);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Township of Greater Madawaska petitions the Province of
Ontario to review the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
operations regarding service to the residents of Ontario and further;
That the Township of Greater Madawaska petitions the Province of
Ontario to review the property assessment model with a view to
implementing a system that sets the value of the property at the time
of sale, then fixes the price, with annual COLA adjustments until the
next sale of the property and further;
That this resolution be circulated to all MPP's, to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Association of Municipal Managers,
Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, the Municipal Finance Officer's
Association, the County of Renfrew, all Renfrew County
Municipalities and all municipalities in Ontario for consideration and
support and further;
That all municipalities discussing this resolution inform us of their
support.
Resolution #C-488-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Township of Greater Madawaska with respect to
a review of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation operations be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
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D - 13
Kathi Maskell, Mayor, Town of Hanover, advising Council that on
September 29,2008, the Town of Hanover adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Fairness for Ontario and Investment in
Communities:
"WHEREAS the Town of Hanover is an Ontario municipality greatly
impacted by successive Federal Governments' lack of fairness
towards Ontario and the economic imbalance that has developed
amongst the Provincial partners;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Hanover fully endorses the efforts of
Premier McGuinty, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and AMO on
behalf of all Ontario Municipalities, to achieve fair and equitable
treatment from our Federal partners;
AND WHEREAS the people of Ontario currently have an opportunity
to voice their concerns to all Federal parties and/or their respective
riding candidates leading up to the October 14, 2008 Federal
election;
AND WHEREAS all Ontarians should be extremely concerned with
the lack of fairness and equal treatment extended to the Province of
Ontario, and the enormous impacts that unfairness has on the
Ontario economy and services provision;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town
of Hanover calls upon all Federal Party Leaders to explain to
Ontario's citizens how, if they were elected, they would bring fairness
to Ontario through the funding of Employment Insurance,
Equalization Payments, Infrastructure, Regional Economic
Development, Job Loss, Housing & Homelessness and Immigration;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to all
Federal Government Party Leaders, Ontario Premier Dalton
McGuinty, all Federal election candidates in the riding of Bruce-Grey-
Owen Sound, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Bill
Murdoch M.P.P, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and all Municipalities in
the Province of Ontario."
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Resolution #C-489-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Town of Hanover with respect to fairness for
Ontario and investment in communities be received for information.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S}
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report October 6, 2008
Resolution #C-490-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of October 6, 2008
be approved, with the exception of Items #6, #14 and #22.
"CARRIED"
Item #6
Resolution #C-491-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report PSD-099-08 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, be approved and that the by-law as contained in Attachment 4 to Report
PSD-099-08 be passed;
THAT the Planning Services Department examine whether any changes are required
to the Official Plan with respect to commercial recreational vehicles storage area uses
outside of Industrial Areas in the Muncipality of Clarington and report back to the
Committee in four weeks;
THAT the proposed changes to By-law 84-63 in regards to Aggregate Extraction
Areas continue to be reviewed and an additional public meeting be scheduled; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-099-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
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Resolution #C-492-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-099-08 be tabled until the Council meeting of October 27,2008.
"CARRIED"
Item #14
Resolution #C-493-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report ESD-014-08 be received; and
THAT the Master Fire Plan Update and the presentation of Mr. Claudio Covelli be
referred to staff for consideration in the 2009 budget process.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following amending motion)
Resolution #C-494-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-493-08 be amended by adding the following
paragraph: "and that an investigation into the cost/benefit analysis to continue to own
or outsource the Dispatching Service be completed in 2009."
"CARRIED"
Resolution # C-493-08 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED 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 '-/
/'
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Item #22
Resolution #C-495-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report COD-060-08 be received; and
THAT staff report back to Council on the results of the negotiations with Denrain
International Inc.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
Resolution #C-496-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report COD-060-08 be tabled until the Council meeting of November 10, 2008,
to allow for further discussion and a complete understanding of the issues around the
space requirements at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
"CARRIED"
DELEGATIONS (cont'd)
Resolution #C-497 -08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Tom McKee be heard at this time.
"CARRIED"
Tom McKee addressed Council concerning Item 6 of Report #1 - Municipality of
Clarington General Amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63 regarding recreational
vehicle parking and accessory buildings and structures. Mr. McKee questioned
the justification for the amendment and what circumstances led to the proposed
recommendation. He questioned whether any staff reports had been prepared or
whether any surveys had been conducted to justify bringing forth the amendment
or whether the issue was advanced as a result of a few complaints received from
the public. Mr. McKee indicated he was opposed to the amendment due to its
invasive nature and feels that residents have the right to park recreational
vehicles on their own property as long as they do not pose a safety issue.
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STAFF REPORT(S}
Resolution #C-498-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report FND-023-08 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no Notices of Motion introduced under this section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-499-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Addendum to Report CSD-015-08 be received;
THAT CSD-015-08 be lifted from the table; and
THAT the Community Services Department Strategic Plan be adopted in principle.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-500-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Tom McKee be received for information;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-099-08 be mailed to Tom McKee; and
THAT he be invited to contact the Planning Services Department if he has any
questions regarding the matter.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
By-law 2008-169 was withdrawn as a result of the tabling of Report PSD-099-08.
Resolution #C-501-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2008-168 and 2008-170 to 2008-182
inclusive;
2008-168 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Gertrud Tomina)
2008-170 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 65 to the Clarington
Official Plan (Prestonvale Heights Limited)
2008-171 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Prestonvale Heights Limited)
2008-172 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2007 -0007, any
Mortgagee who has an interest in the said Lands, and the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, in respect of S-C-
2007 -0007 (Prestonvale Heights Limited)
2008-173 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Municipality of Clarington)
2008-174 Being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk on
behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to execute an Agreement
for Professional Consulting Services between the Municipality of
Clarington and Aecom Canada Ltd.
2008-175 Being a by-law to amend the Purchasing By-law 2006-127
2008-176 Being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Veltri Gardens
Subdivision)
2008-177 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Veltri
Gardens Subdivision)
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2008-178 Being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Newcastle
Meadows Subdivision)
2008-179 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
(Newcastle Meadows Subdivision)
2008-180 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada) to authorize the
use of St. Marys' Bowmanville Cement Plant located at 400
Waverley Road South, Bowmanville ON, for fire department
training purposes
2008-181 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2007-216 being a By-law to
appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private
Property
2008-182 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Rutherford Contracting Ltd,
Gormley, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Construction of
Aspen Springs Park, Bowmanville, Ontario; 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
Chief Weir confirmed that the public alerting system was recently tested. He noted
however, that all sirens are operational but that some sirens did not sound properly
and that further testing will occur in the next few weeks.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION (cont'd)
D - 6 Confidential Correspondence regarding litigation or potential litigation
affecting the municipality.
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Mayor Abernethy stated a declaration of pecuniary interest concerning
Correspondence Item D - 5 as this matter deals with the compliance audit
issue related to the 2006 municipal election. Mayor Abernethy advised he
would not be attending that portion of the closed meeting dealing with
Correspondence Item D - 5.
D - 5 Confidential Correspondence regarding litigation or potential litigation
affecting the municipality.
Resolution #C-502-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing matters of litigation or potential
litigation affecting the municipality.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:47 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Novak in the
Chair.
Deputy Mayor Novak advised that a closed meeting of Council was held in
accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act. Two matters were considered and
direction was given to staff with respect to Correspondence Items D - 5 and D - 6.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law.
Resolution #C-503-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2008-183, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 14th day of October, 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-504-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:48 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK