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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2009C1ari~~ton L~adiny the Way Council Meeting Minutes FEF3RIIORV 4 ~nno Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 9, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Hooper led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Absent: Councillor M. Novak Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney, attended until 8:24 p.m. Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until 8:24 p.m. Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:24 p.m. Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko, attended until 8:24 p.m. Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon, attended until 8:24 p.m. Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano, attended until 8:24 p. m. Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 8:24 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Hooper announced the following: On Wednesday evening he attended the Hampton Community Association meeting where Mayor Abernethy presented his "State of Clarington" address. There were some concerns raised by Hampton residents with respect to the Highway 407 extension and that due to the state of the economy, people are anxiously awaiting shovel-ready projects to create jobs. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - February 9, 2009 • Last Friday he attended a speaker's symposium presented by Storm Cunningham, an expert in Brownfield Developments, at the Jubilee Pavilion in Oshawa at the invitation of Mayor John Gray, City of Oshawa. Councillor Foster extended congratulations to Hope Fellowship Church on their official opening held on Saturday. Councillor Trim announced he attended the first meeting of the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change advising meetings will be held monthly and minutes will be recorded and circulated. Councillor Woo advised of the success of the Mayor's Polar Chilli Golf Classic held on Saturday at the Bowmanville High School. The event was well attended and local eating establishments prepared the chilli and vied for the Chilli Cup. Proceeds were in support of the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living. Councillor Woo also advised that Mayor Abernethy, Councillor Hooper and he, along with their spouses, attended The Association of Hospital Volunteers Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction - "A Taste of Italy". Councillor Woo announced that Lakeridge Health Corporation has extended the deadline to purchase Hospital Memberships to February 28, 2009. He encouraged members of the public to purchase a $10 membership which will help to demonstrate the community's interest and support of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. MINUTES Resolution #C-053-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 26, 2009, be approved, as amended to replace the word "Council" with the word "he" on the fourth line of the Mayor's presentation on Page 3. "CARRIED" PRESENTATIONS Resolution #C-054-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Martha Rutherford-Conrad be received under the Presentation Section of the Agenda. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - February 9, 2009 Martha Rutherford-Conrad, Executive Director, Clarington Museum & Archives, addressed Council concerning Item 5 of Report #1 -Report PSD-016-09 -Former Boys Training School and Prisoner of War Camp - 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville. Council viewed a video segment from Hitters Canadians, a documentary that aired on the History Channel showing the historical significance of the site, known as Camp 30, and a segment depicting "The Battle of Bowmanville", an inmate uprising over the shackling of prisoners. Ms. Rutherford-Conrad stated Camp 30 is the last remaining intact POW Camp and was home to high-ranking German Military Officials during the Second World War, noting General Otto Kretchmer was held for four years at the Camp in Bowmanville. Ms. Rutherford-Conrad acknowledged that this is history at the national and international level, but as the land lies within Clarington, Council will be asked to make an important decision regarding its disposition and she felt it was imperative for Council to be aware of the historical and cultural importance of the Camp 30 site to both the local and Canadian history. DELEGATIONS Kim Murray, Durham Region Environmental Advisory Committee, addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I - 4 - 2009 DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards. Ms. Murray stated DEAC is a group of volunteers who liaise with the Regional Planning Department with respect to environmental policies and provide outreach education. She provided background information on the awards which were designed to recognize and acknowledge the environmental achievements of individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors within Durham Region in six separate categories. She encouraged Members of Council to consider nominating deserving individuals or organizations for recognition and to circulate the application form to others who may have an interest in putting forward a nomination. The deadline for nominations is March 2, 2009. Wayne Routley, Sponsorship Chair, Bowmanville Rotary Ribfest, addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 10 - 2"d Annual Ribfest. Mr. Routley stated Bowmanville Rotary Club has made a submission to Council requesting an in-kind gift for the rental cost of the Rickard fields and the cost of advertising in a Clarington publication. Mr. Routley stated last year's Ribfest attracted 27,000 people noting the positive impact the event has on the community. Mr. Routley referenced an attachment to his correspondence which listed various initiatives the Rotary Club has undertaken demonstrating the Club's importance in the community and the value of money well spent and urged Council to consider the Club's request for assistance. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - February 9, 2009 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-055-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Items 1 - 4, I - 7, I - 18 and I - 24. "CARRIED" I - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated January 15, 2009. I - 2 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee dated January 16, 2009. I - 3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated January 20, 2009. I - 5 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication dated January 20, 2009, thanking municipalities that have submitted their comments in support of the AMO position on the Ministry of the Environment's review of Ontario's Waste Diversion Act; and, advising the deadline for submitting comments has been extended to April 1, 2009. I - 6 Wanda Stephen, Acting CAO, Kawartha Conservation, announcing the release of their 2008 Watershed Report Card reporting on the ecosystem health of the Kawartha Conservation watershed; advising a new report card will be issued every five years showing how the watershed has changed within the priority areas of surface water quality, forest cover, wetland cover and groundwater quality; and, forwarding copies of the report card for Members of Council and staff. I - 8 Beth Hanna, Director, Heritage Programs and Operations, Ontario Heritage Trust, thanking the Municipality for their submission to the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership; advising that unfortunately, Clarington was not selected as the 2008 award recipient; and, encouraging Council to consider nominating the community in the future. Nomination packages for the 2009 Community Leadership program will be mailed to municipalities in the spring/summer of 2009. Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - February 9, 2009 I - 9 Glenda Gies, Executive Director, Waste Diversion Ontario (UNDO), Gemma Zecchini, CEO, Stewardship Ontario, and Peter Hume, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), responding to municipal inquiries regarding whether stockpiling Blue Box materials due to problems in marketing printed papers and packaging materials might bring higher revenues in a few months; advising that after considering the state of local, national, and international commodity markets and the general economic uncertainty WDO, Stewardship Ontario and AMO recommend municipalities continue to market materials to recycling markets, even at reduced revenues; advising where marketing materials is not an available option suggesting municipalities make every effort to minimize tip fees paid, direct paper fibres to permitted composting facilities and where the facilities are operated by the municipality, make every effort to market the resulting compost for revenue, recommend that for non-paper materials municipalities hold materials pending increased market demand; and, advising that WDO, Stewardship Ontario and AMO continue to seek opportunities to support and strengthen Ontario's markets for secondary resources. I - 10 J. A. Wynn, President, Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers Association, thanking Mayor Abernethy and Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurerfnr attending the Association's meeting on January 19, 2009, to provide an explanation of Clarington's financial position; and complimenting Ms. Taylor on her efficient and capable manner in dealing with Clarington's finances and reserves. I - 11 Jennifer Cowie Bonne, Chair, Play Works, The Ontario Partnership for Active Youth, forwarding information Play Works has created in its efforts to advance support for youth play in Ontario including brochures on the "Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program", the "Youth Friendly Communities: Good practices 2008" and "Be Recognized as a Youth Friendly Community: Small and Rural Communities: Lessons from the Field"; and, encouraging the Municipality to become and remain youth friendly and to strengthen its commitment to serving Ontario's adolescent population. I - 12 Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to Dan Remollino, P.Eng., Ministry of Transportation, advising that on January 19, 2009, the City of Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to Highway 407 East -Environmental Assessment City of Pickering Comments on Technically Preferred Route and Preliminary Design: "1. THAT Report OES 07-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, regarding the Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment be received; Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - February 9, 2009 2. THAT Council support the Highway 407 East Technically Preferred Route (See Attachment #1) for the easterly extension of Highway 407, including transitway corridor/facilities and the two north-south links connecting to Highway 401; 3. THAT the Highway 407 EA Project Team revise the preliminary design for the proposed bridge crossings over Highway 407 (See Attachment #2) within Pickering, to include: a) raised sidewalks (including sufficient right-of-way and the inclusion of platforms with 1.8 metre minimum width) on both sides of the roadways for all 407 East bridge crossings in Pickering; b) dedicated 1.5 metre-wide bicycle lanes on the outer lanes on both sides of the roadways for all 407 East bridge crossings in Pickering, while maintaining the proposed pavement width of 3.5 metres for each vehicle lane; and, c) lighting of appropriate quality, intensity and standards; 4. THAT the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) acquire and transfer to the City of Pickering sufficient land for 18 metre-radius cul-de-sacs for the candidate roads for permanent closure (existing Brock Road, Paddock Road and Sideline 4), and any other lands required for municipal rights of way; 5. THAT the environmental impact on surrounding properties within the study corridor be minimized and mitigated with adequate measures as well as that amicable resolutions be sought with affected property owners; 6. THAT Council request the 407 EA Team to consider a better location for the highway maintenance facility that does not conflict with potential urban development plans for these lands; and 7. FURTHER, THAT a copy of Report OES 07-09 be forwarded to the MTO, the 407 EA Project Team, the Regional Municipality of Durham and all Durham Area Municipalities." I - 13 Harold Luckasavitch, Clerk, Township of South Algonquin, advising Council that on January 16, 2009, the Township of South Algonquin adopted the following resolution pertaining to alternative energy: "WHEREAS the Ontario Government is pushing the idea of alternative energy; and WHEREAS this area has an abundance of low grade wood waste; and Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - February 9, 2009 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council investigate and promote the possibility of pursuing the use of this waste to create electric power as an alternative to wind-generated power; and Copies be sent to AMO, requesting that it be distributed to all municipalities and that copies be sent to AFA, MNR, Algonquin Natives, all local mills, Mr. Smitherman, Minister of Energy, This Week paper, John Yakabuski, Cheryl Galland and any other relevant parties." I - 14 Shelly van Empel, Legislative Administrator, Executive Services Department, Town of Milton, advising Council that on January 26, 2009, the Town of Milton adopted the following resolution pertaining to Hospital Growth Funding and Health Care Plan: "WHEREAS Ontarians believe in the principle of fairness; that fairness defines who we are and how we live; WHEREAS the high growth communities in Ontario grow at more than twice the rate of the provincial population growth rate and are aging at twice the provincial rate; WHEREAS population growth in these regions will further intensify due to Ontario's 30-year growth plan, Places to Grow; WHEREAS as of 2008/09 Ontarian's residing in the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) with high growth communities are receiving $255 less per resident in provincial funding for local hospital services compared to residents in other LHINs in Ontario, which translates into a $1.4 billion annual operating funding gap for local hospital services -and these provincial funding gaps are worsening each year; WHEREAS Halton residents as part of the Mississauga-Halton LHIN are receiving $272 less per resident in provincial funding for local hospital services when compared to the average Ontarian, which translates into a $272 million annual operating funding gap for local hospital services; WHEREAS more than four million Ontarians living in high growth communities are receiving $193 less per resident for provincially funded local social services when compared to the average Ontarian, which translates into a $641.9 million annual operating funding gap for local provincially funded social services -and these provincial funding inequities also worsening each year; Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - February 9, 2009 WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has acknowledged the growing funding gaps for hospital services in high growth communities by committing during the 2007 provincial election to provide $100 million in additional annual operating funding to high growth hospitals; WHEREAS the provision of $30 million in hospital growth funding for 2008/09 still means that the provincial funding gap for hospital care continues to widen in high growth communities; WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced that it is developing and will implement a new Health Based Allocation Model (HBAM) to allocate new health care resources to Local Health Integration Networks based on patient care needs and to address health care funding inequities in Ontario; BE IT RESOLVED THAT in order to improve timely and local access to hospital care in the Region of Halton and across high growth communities in Ontario, the Halton Regional Council asks the Government of Ontario to: Speed up implementation of the $100m hospital growth funding commitment ensuring that growth funding is targeted to high growth hospitals and provide growth funding for social services 2. Quickly implement "Heath Based Allocation Model" (HBAM) i.e., population-needs-based-funding for provincial hospital and health care services and develop apopulation-needs-based funding formula for social services, and, 3. Develop a health care and social services growth plan for Ontario high growth communities to complement Places to Grow, And that this resolution is forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Minister of Finance, the MPPs in Halton Region, High Growth Communities Mayors and Chairs, and the Mississauga-Halton LHIN." Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - February 9, 2009 I - 15 Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, Growing Communities Healthcare Alliance, advising that the Town of Milton has passed a resolution calling on the Ontario government to fairly fund hospital healthcare and social services in Milton and other high growth communities. The resolution adds the Town of Milton to a list of 13 other high growth municipalities and regions who are calling on the Province to more actively support growth in Ontario, to address the widening gaps in provincial funding for local health and social services in high growth communities, and to ensure that local health and social services receive a fair share of provincial funding. I - 16 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, requesting to be kept informed of the Municipality's progress regarding agreements with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to cover financial and other issues related to OPG's Nuclear New Build Project and to be kept advised of Clarington's position. I - 17 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication dated January 27, 2009, announcing that the 2009 Federal Budget will include accelerated investment in municipal infrastructure, new funding for social housing construction and repairs and an extension to Employment Insurance (EI) that will reduce pressure on municipally cost-shared Ontario Works benefits; detailing specifics of the funding contributions; and, advising that all budget measures that will assist municipalities respond directly to AMO's recent advocacy with the Federal government and that AMO will pursue additional details and keep members informed of new developments. Further information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca. I - 19 W. Michael Fenn, Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx, advising of the release of the Regional Transportation Plan, entitled "The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area", as adopted unanimously by the Metrolinx Board of Directors on November 28, 2008; forwarding copies of the Transportation Plan and accompanying brochure; and, thanking the municipality for its ongoing input over the past year which has enabled Metrolinx to produce an expansion of transit and transportation services that will enhance prosperity, the environment and quality of life throughout the GTHA. The plan is also available on the Metrolinx web site at www.metrolinx.com for downloading. Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - February 9, 2009 I - 20 Fred Archibald, President, Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery, advising that the 10th Annual Fruit Wine & Food Festival will be held at Archibald Orchards on Saturday, May 30th from noon until 5:00 p.m. The event will be held both indoors and outdoors in a separated area and has been organized to raise funds for Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington and to promote food and wine matching. I - 21 Darlene Garvey, Treasurer, Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough, thanking Council for the donation made in memory of Marie Longhurst; providing information on Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough, avolunteer-based support network offering confidential listening to callers and extending emotional, psychological and spiritual support to over 500 individuals per year; and, advising Council's donation will assist in continuing to provide this important service to callers. I - 22 Heather Brooks, Director, Watershed Planning and Natural Heritage, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, (CLOCA) forwarding copies of the Wildlife Monitoring Program (Long-Term), the Aquatic Monitoring Program (2009-2013), the Aquatic Monitoring Program 2006 Annual Report and the Aquatic Monitoring Program 2007, which were endorsed by CLOCA's Board of Directors on January 20, 2009. I - 23 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on January 29, 2009, the Region of Durham adopted the following resolution pertaining to the quarterly report on planning activities: "a) THAT Report #2009-P-5 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #2009-P-5 be forwarded to all Durham Area Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Services, and Durham Emergency Medical Services for information." I - 25 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to T. Clayton, Chair, Durham Regional Police Services Board, advising that on January 28, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the timetable for approval of the 2009 Regional Business Plans, Detailed Budgets and Public Notification Provisions: "a) THAT the following dates for approval of the 2009 Business Plans and Budgets for Property Tax Purposes by Standing Committees and Council be confirmed: Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - February 9, 2009 Plannin Committee Februa 3, 2009 Works Committee Februa 4, 2009 Health & Social Services February 5, 2009 Committee Transit Executive Committee Prior to Februa 10, 2009 Joint Works and Finance & February 10, 2009 Administration Committees (Solid Waste Management Servicing and Financing Study and Bud et Finance and Administration February 10 - 12, 2009 Committee Re Tonal Council Februa 18, 2009 b) THAT staff be authorized to notify the public of Regional Council's intention to adopt the 2009 Regional Business Plans and Budget for Property Tax Purposes, and the 2009 Business Plans and Budget for the Police Services Board and outside Agencies, and Solid Waste Management at its regularly scheduled meeting of February 18, 2009; and c) THAT a copy of Report 2009-F-3 be forwarded to the Police Services Board, the Conservation Authorities, other Outside Agencies and the local Area Municipalities." I - 4 Kim Murray, Member, Durham Region Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC), forwarding information on the 2009 DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards, a program to recognize and acknowledge environmental achievements of individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors within Durham Region, in six categories named in memory of individuals who have made significant contributions to the environment in and around Durham Region; encouraging Council to nominate a local individual or group; and, requesting Council's assistance in promoting the awards. The deadline for nominations is March 2, 2009. Resolution #C-056-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Council nominate Jean Payne, posthumously, and the Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association, for consideration of award under the Durham Region 2009 DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards for their efforts involving the Port Granby site movement. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - February 9, 2009 I - 7 Mark Holland, M.P., Ajax-Pickering, writing to the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, regarding federal financing for local and regional infrastructure projects; forwarding submissions from the Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham, listing infrastructure projects that are both "shovel-ready" as well as longer term; expressing concern that the current Conservative "Building Canada Fund" infrastructure program has failed to expeditiously disperse the billions of dollars that are available to municipal governments, in spite of great and obvious need; suggesting the model of tri-part funding be dropped in favour of direct federal funding for municipal infrastructure projects; and, anticipating measures aimed at addressing the needs of the local and regional governments will be reflected in the upcoming Federal budget. Resolution #C-057-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 from Mark Holland, M.P., Ajax-Pickering, suggesting the model of tri-part funding be dropped in favour of direct federal funding for municipal infrastructure projects, be endorsed. "CARRIED" I - 18 Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, Growing Communities Healthcare Alliance, advising that ongoing efforts by Premier McGuinty and Finance Minister Duncan to secure fair per resident funding for Ontario's health care system have resulted in Ontario's health care system receiving $878m in 2009/10, putting Ontario on par with other Provinces; hoping that the Premier of Ontario is now in a position to address the lack of fair funding for provincial hospital and health care services distributed within the Province; advising the funding gap for hospitals, local community-based health care and long-term care services is expected to continue to widen unless the government provides adequate growth funding to Ontario's high growth communities to keep pace with rapid population growth; and, advising the Growing Communities Healthcare Alliance is calling on the Province to provide adequate on-going hospital growth funding that is targeted to hospitals in high growth communities to reduce provincial funding gaps, quickly implement the "Health Based Allocation Model" to distribute provincial funds based on the size and needs of Ontario's communities, and develop and implement a Health Care Growth Plan for Ontario's High Growth Communities. Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - February 9, 2009 Resolution #C-058-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Correspondence Item I - 18 from Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, Growing Communities Healthcare Alliance, with respect to Federal Healthcare Funding, be endorsed. "CARRIED" I - 24 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication dated February 3, 2009, advising that AMO has expressed concerns to the Minister of Community and Social Services with the timelines, scope and cost of implementing the proposed Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) information and communication standard as drafted due to the detrimental impacts on municipal budgets and Ontario's economic competitiveness; indicating that the implication for municipalities across the Province could be an increase in operating costs of $300,000 to $900,000 per year and that generating additional revenue through municipal property taxes alone would require an increase in property tax revenue of 2% to 6%; highlighting recommendations provided to the Minister with respect to upgrade of business enterprise systems, accessible formats and methods, training, staggered compliance dates and accessible municipal and provincial elections; and, advising that AMO is urging the province to consider all standards in the context of practicality and affordability. Resolution #C-059-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence I - 24 from Association of Municipalities of Ontario, with respect to the proposed AODA Information and Communications Standard, be referred to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Correspondence Items D - 20 to D - 31 were received as handouts. Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - February 9, 2009 CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-060-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 8 and Hand-out Items D - 20 to D - 31 be approved as per the agenda., with the exception of Item D - 6. "CARRIED" D - 1 Kirsten Schmidt-Chamberlain, Executive Director, Durham Hospice, requesting Council to proclaim May 3 to May 9, 2009 as "Hospice Palliative Care Week" in recognition of the Hospice program which provides volunteers to support persons facing advanced illness, death or bereavement and their families; and to arrange for aflag- raising ceremony. (Proclaimed and permission granted to fly the flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) D - 2 Michael Chan, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, advising that nominations for the Newcomer Champion Awards, a program recognizing outstanding individuals or groups who contribute to the understanding and sharing of Ontario's cultural diversity and provide welcoming communities for the benefit of newcomers, are being accepted until March 15, 2009. Nomination forms and information on the awards is available on the Ministry's website at www.citizenshio.gov on.ca. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers) D - 3 Wallace Bradley tendering his resignation from the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee due to personal reasons and extending best wishes to the Committee in their future efforts. (Correspondence received with regret and referred to the Municipal Clerk) D - 4 Jayme Harper & Julie DeMarchi, Regional Directors, PFLAG Canada Region 3 Ontario, requesting May 17, 2009, be proclaimed "International Day Against Homophobia" to send a message of tolerance, openness and hope and to combat homophobia and discrimination based on sexual orientation, and requesting permission to fly the rainbow flag on one of the Municipality's flagpoles. (Proclaimed) Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - February 9, 2009 D - 5 Sheila Carson, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario, requesting the week of December 6 to 12, 2009, be proclaimed "English as a Second Language Week" in Clarington, and inviting Members of Council to participate in their annual conference to be held December 10 to 12, 2009, which provides professional development for educators, administrators, students and volunteers who work with immigrants, refugees, citizens and visitors wishing to improve their ability to communicate in English. (Proclaimed) D - 7 Alan Cornthwaite, Recording Secretary, Past President, Bowmanville and District Navy League, requesting Council to approve April 16, 17 and 18 and September 25, 26, and 27, 2009, for Sea Cadet Tag Days. (Tag days for April 16, 17 and 18 and September 25, 26 and 27, 2009, approved) D - 8 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication dated February 2, 2009, advising of the 3rd Annual Earth Hour Event to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009, from 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.; encouraging AMO member municipalities to support Earth Hour by turning off lights in municipal buildings, encouraging other sectors to participate, measuring energy drop during the event by working with the local distribution company and engaging residents in post-Earth Hour activities to encourage energy conservation; and, advising the second province-wide Energy Conservation Week is scheduled for May 17 to 23, 2009, to remind Ontarians about the need for collective action in reaching the province's short and long-term energy conservation goals and to promote a "culture of conservation" among residents, businesses and organizations that save money and benefit the environment. (Correspondence referred to the Green Community Advisory Committee) D - 20 Barbara Karthein adding her support to those who want to prevent the demolition of Camp 30; expressing the importance of preserving historical sites for future generations; and requesting the protection of Camp 30 from demolition. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - February 9, 2009 D - 21 Mark Birdsall, Editor, Eye Spy Intelligence Magazine, expressing concern with reports of the demolition of Camp 30; advising that as Editor of the world's only newsstand intelligence magazine, the site is incredibly valuable to Canada and its inclusion in the world of espionage and intelligence; and, hoping that Camp 30 will be saved. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 22 Peter G. Mooney, expressing concern with rumours of the proposed demolition of Camp 30 in Bowmanville; questioning why Canadians do not value their history; and, urging Council not to allow this act to take place. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 23 Barbara Kerr, advising of her involvement in editing a series of books by Lynn Hodgson regarding Camp X and of the honour of meeting many of the individuals who served there; expressing concern that there are very few of those heroes left and that all that remain are their accounts, a few photographs and even fewer artifacts and buildings; and, urging Council to do all in their power to preserve Camp 30. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 24 Nancy Hamer Strahl, writing in response to the newspaper article about demolishing the former historical site of Camp 30; advising she has spent many years teaching students about the value of preserving local history and that her students are very interested in local history and were the recipients of last year's Youth Heritage Award; requesting Council to preserve this heritage site and allow young committed historians to show future generations how this community played a vital role in the winning of World War II. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 25 Cheryl Marek, advising as a Canadian and an educator, she feels strongly that the Camp 30 site be preserved in recognition of its historical and cultural significance locally, nationally and internationally. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - February 9, 2009 D - 26 Capt. R. C. McGuire CD (Ret'd), requesting Council to initiate the heritage designation process to preserve and protect Camp 30 for its cultural heritage, value and interest; and, suggesting that with foresight and forethought, the facility can become a significant heritage resource and cultural heritage landscape once again. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 27 Cheryl Tibbetts, urging Council to preserve Camp 30 as an important, historic landmark; and, thanking Council in advance for their efforts to preserve the site. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 28 Steve Gusterson, urging Council to do its utmost to preserve Camp 30 and to prevent the loss of a part of Canada's national history. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 29 Carleen Attersley voicing her opinion that Camp 30 should be designated as a historical site and preserved as part of Canada's national heritage. Ms. Attersley feels that given today's economic climate there is no market for another subdivision and once a building is demolished, there is no way to reverse the decision. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 30 Eric Walters acknowledging that finances and development are important but requesting redevelopment of the former Camp 30 site be given careful consideration due to its important role in Canadian heritage and history. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 31 Nicolette Lafave requesting Council to place the Training School at 2020 Lambs Road on the heritage designation list; advising that as a former teacher at the Training School, she is aware of many visitors who are interested in its history and requesting Council to preserve history and save the school. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 6 John Greenfield, requesting the installation of stop signs on Simpson Avenue and Prince Street and Simpson Avenue at the south leg of Hobbs Drive, to address safety issues associated with the speed of traffic on Simpson Avenue. Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - February 9, 2009 Resolution #C-061-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 from John Greenfield, requesting the installation of stop signs on Simpson Avenue and Prince Street and Simpson Avenue at the south leg of Hobbs Drive, be referred to the Director of Engineering Services. "CARRIED" D - 9 Alice Grottoli, Communications Coordinator, Community Connection, advising in 2001 the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved the use of 211 dialing for telephone access to free, confidential, multilingual information about community, social, health and government services led by the United Way of America and the United Way of Canada/Centraide Canada; advising Northumberland County will eventually be served by the Collingwood call centre operated by Community Connection; identifying a shared telephone exchange - Garden Hill (797) between Northumberland County and the Municipality of Clarington and requesting Council to pass the following resolution to consent to Community Connection providing 211 service to telephone subscribers in the shared Garden Hill telephone exchange on the basis that there is no financial obligation to the Municipality of Clarington: "THAT the Municipality of Clarington does hereby consent to Community Connection providing 211 service to telephone subscribers in the shared Garden Hill telephone exchange (797), on the basis that there is no financial obligation on the Municipality of Clarington." Resolution #C-062-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence D - 9 from Alice Grottoli, Communications Coordinator, Community Connection, with respect to consent for 211 service delivery in the shared Garden Hill telephone exchange, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - February 9, 2009 D - 10 Wayne Routly, Sponsorship Chair, Bowmanville Rotary Ribfest, advising the Bowmanville Rotary Club will be hosting its 2nd Annual Ribfest on June 12, 13 and 14, 2009, at the Garnet B. Rickard playing fields; requesting monetary relief on the rental cost of the playing field, parking lot, and associated costs with advertising in Clarington Tourism publications; advising the Club's budget is $60,000 and they are actively pursuing donations, sponsorships and gifts in-kind; attaching a list of the Club's past and current funding initiatives; and, requesting Council's positive consideration of their request in view of the important work the Club does in the community Resolution #C-063-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 from Wayne Routly, Sponsorship Chair, Bowmanville Rotary Ribfest, requesting monetary relief on the rental cost of the playing field, parking lot, and associated costs with advertising in Clarington Tourism publications, be referred to staff. "CARRIED" D - 11 Brian McFarlane advising he has been unsuccessful in his efforts to find a new home for Total Hockey in a museum-like setting in Canada; indicating he is willing to place his name in contention for re-acquiring the museum assets at a fair price and to place them in storage until a new home can be found for them; and questioning whether it would be possible for Council to determine a fair cost figure without the necessity of going through the bidding process. Resolution #C-064-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 from Brian McFarlane, with respect to the disposition of the Total Hockey artifacts, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 12 Tay Valley Township advising Council that on January 23, 2009, the Township of Tay Valley adopted the following resolution pertaining to cost-sharing of recycling costs: "WHEREAS the market for recycled materials is collapsing around the world and the situation is expected to last for a year; Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - February 9, 2009 AND WHEREAS most municipalities are not structured to stockpile or to otherwise store recycled materials for any length of time; AND WHEREAS municipalities will likely incur much greater costs than is normal to dispose of the recyclable material as their suppliers wrestle with the related problems; AND WHEREAS landfilling the recycled materials is contrary to good waste management practices and would potentially destroy the good and environmentally friendly habits that people have developed over the years; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be asked to seek confirmation from the Province of Ontario, Waste Diversion Ontario and Stewardship Ontario that the tenets and covenants of Ontario's Waste Diversion Act 2002, particularly the 50% cost-sharing of recycling costs, will not be jeopardized by the current state of affairs in the recycling industry; AND FURTHERMORE THAT the Minister of Environment be commended for initiating a review of Ontario's Waste Diversion Act and that municipalities be encouraged to participate fully in the review, particularly regarding the concepts of zero waste and extended producer responsibility whereby producers of products and packaging bear responsibility for ensuring those products and packages are properly managed until and at the end of their life- cycle; AND FURTHERMORE THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Environment, the Leader of the Official Opposition of Ontario, Randy Hillier MPP, all municipalities in Lanark County, and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for circulation to all municipalities in the Province for support." Resolution #C-065-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the resolution from the Township of Tay Valley, with respect to cost- sharing of recycling costs, be referred to the Region of Durham. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - February 9, 2009 D - 13 Mike Lysecki, Director of Operations, The Beach Gardener, requesting an exemption to the noise by-law to allow for snow clearing at Hydro One's Bowmanville Service Centre at 2445 Concession Road 3 to be completed at night as they require early morning access for their people and trucks to move about safely, loading and unloading material from the yard and proceeding to their work sites; summarizing the type of events, equipment required, and frequency during which he may require access to the site after 11:00 p.m. during regular snowfalls and snow removals; and, advising where possible snow clearing is done during daytime hours. Resolution #C-066-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 from Mike Lysecki, Director of Operations, The Beach Gardener, requesting an exemption to the noise by-law to allow for snow clearing at Hydro One's Bowmanville Service Centre at 2445 Concession Road 3, be endorsed for snow clearing operations only. "CARRIED" D - 14 Daniel Bell, advising of an offensive odour emanating from the sewage treatment plant located off Osbourne Road in Courtice and requesting an investigation into the matter in response to concerns raised by employees of his business located at 81 Osbourne Road. Resolution #C-067-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 from Daniel Bell, requesting an investigation into the odour from the sewage treatment plant in Courtice, be referred to the Region of Durham. "CARRIED" D - 15 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to the Honourable Jim Prentice, Ministry of the Environment, advising that on January 26, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to bottled water: 'M/HEREAS Durham Region supplies safe, high quality drinking water to the Town of Ajax and its residents; Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - February 9, 2009 WHEREAS plastic beverage containers are often found to be littered when not collected and recycled as part of the curbside Blue Box Recycling Program; WHEREAS the Deposit Return System in Ontario with respect to the collection of beer, wine and spirit bottles has been successful; WHEREAS Provincial Deposit Return Programs have shown to consistently increase redemption rates by providing incentives for consumers to return single-use beverage containers and a disincentive to litter them; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Ajax will not provide bottled water at council, committee and public meetings; THAT staff continue to develop anti-littering strategies and relevant educational programming initiatives, work with stakeholders and user groups to promote the use of reusable containers as well as consider the creation of "bottled water free zones" in Town facilities where determined practical; THAT staff report back on the feasibility of instituting a pilot project to establish a "bottle free area" and the appropriate location therefore; THAT reusable, eco-friendly, non-toxic beverage containers be sold at the Ajax Community Centre, McLean Community Center, Town Hall and other areas determined appropriate by staff and that the Town provide unlimited "free refills" of tap water for those using reusable containers; THAT the Town of Ajax request that the Ministry of the Environment consider creating a Deposit Return Program in Ontario to complement the Blue Box Recycling Program in order to increase the redemption rate of single-use beverage containers; THAT the staff report entitled "Bottled Water" and recommendations contained therein be forwarded to the Durham Region Works Committee, the Durham Climate Change Advisory Committee and the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee to consider a Regional subsidy program for eco-friendly, reusable beverage containers; and, Council Meeting Minutes - 23 - February 9, 2009 THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, M.P. Mark Holland, M.P.P. Joe Dickson and all municipalities in Durham Region." Resolution #C-068-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the resolution from the Town of Ajax, with respect to bottled water, be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" D - 16 Pat Pilgrim, CAO/Clerk, the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, advising Council that on December 15, 2008, the Township of Madawaska Valley adopted the following resolution pertaining to an increase in Homecare Access Programs: "WHEREAS Homecare is an essential service in rural Ontario in assisting in the well-being of aging seniors and residents battling diseases in their primary or secondary residences; AND WHEREAS Homecare responds to the needs of the patients and assists parents, spouses, children and siblings and the broader community by supporting quality of life and ensuring quality care so that citizens can continue to participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; AND WHEREAS Homecare is a viable alternative to Long-Term Care and Residential Housing; AND WHEREAS rural residents within the County of Renfrew are limited to few spaces within the Long-Term Care Homes in the area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley is seeking support from all municipalities in requesting that the County of Renfrew lobby the Provincial Government on behalf of all rural municipalities to ensure an increase in Homecare Access Programs including increased funding, support and assistance; Council Meeting Minutes - 24 - February 9, 2009 FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to AMO for distribution to all municipalities in Ontario to forward their resolution of support to the Premier of Ontario, the local MPP, the Ministry of Community & Social Services and the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care." Resolution #C-069-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution from the Township of Madawaska Valley with respect to an increase in Homecare Access Programs, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 17 Pat Pilgrim, CAO/Clerk, the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, advising Council that on January 5, 2009, the Township of Madawaska Valley adopted the following resolution pertaining to tax assessment legislation: "WHEREAS every property owner in the Province of Ontario has received an updated Property Assessment Notice indicating their updated assessed value in the fall of 2008; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 187 on March 22, 2007 which has included changes including the change of the assessment cycle from an annual update to a four-year cycle for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 based on valuation dated on January 1, 2008; AND WHEREAS the residential property owners in the Township of Madawaska Valley are seeing an average of 11.22% increase in their assessment (the second highest in Renfrew County including the separated Town of Pembroke) knowing that there has been a dramatic drop in the local real estate market; AND WHEREAS under the roles, responsibilities and relationships identified by MPAC, it is up to the Province of Ontario to make any changes with regard to the legislation of assessments and the municipalities are only allowed to tax based on the assessment provided by the province; Council Meeting Minutes - 25 - February 9, 2009 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley hereby requests that the Province of Ontario change the legislation of assessment to add a freeze at the year 2008 rate for the next four years, a more realistic value for property owners based on the current market and a more realistic value for a tax rate to be based on and also, back to a one-year annual assessment better to react to a current real estate market; AND FURTHER TO THIS, legislation be drafted to allow fora 2nd class of tax to recognize waterfront properties and the significant tax burden carried by those owners who may be forced to sell their homes due to the unrealistic assessed value provided for their homes; AND FURTHER TO THIS, this resolution be directed to Premier McGuinty, Minister of Revenue and to AMO for circulation to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario." Resolution #C-070-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution from the Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to tax assessment legislation, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 18 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on January 29, 2009, the Region of Durham adopted the following resolution pertaining to seeking advice of the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee: "a) THAT the local area municipalities be encouraged to seek the advice of the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) in matters and areas of consideration that may affect the viability and future of the farming industry in Durham Region; and b) THAT these requests be submitted through the Regional Clerk to the Planning Committee/DAAC and DAAC's recommendations be subject to approval by the Planning Committee and Regional Council." Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - February 9, 2009 Resolution #C-071-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to local municipalities seeking advice of the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 19 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication dated February 3, 2009, advising that municipalities in Canada and in Ontario have recently taken action to encourage the use of municipal tap water at municipal events and facilities and to limit the use of bottled water in municipal facilities; advising these actions have been supported in some cases through public education to increase awareness of the safety of municipal tap water; and, indicating these measures complement long-standing positions taken by AMO and other municipal associations by increasing awareness of the affordability, health and safety of municipal tap water and the need for continuing public investments in infrastructure to provide affordable clean water to municipal residents, encouraging water as valuable resource and to reduce the amount of plastics in the municipal waste streams, and, encouraging Councils interested in investigating this issue to contact those municipalities that have taken action. Resolution #C-072-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 from Association of Municipalities of Ontario, with respect to Municipal action on bottled water, be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 27 _ COMMITTEE REPORT(S) February 9, 2009 Report #1 -General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 2, 2009. Resolution #C-073-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 2, 2009, be approved. "CARRIED" STAFF REPORT(S) Report FND-004-09 -Potential Shovel-ready Projects for Federal Funding Opportunities Resolution #C-074-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report FND-004-09 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report FND-004-09 be forwarded to Bev Oda, MP, Durham, and John O'Toole, MPP, Durham and to the Region of Durham. "CARRIED" 2. Report CAO-001-09 -Community Impact Agreement to be Negotiated Respecting OPG Nuclear New Build at Darlington N.G.S. Resolution #C-075-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report CAO-001-09 be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a confidentiality agreement with Ontario Power Generation as described in Report CAO-001-09. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 28 - February 9, 2009 3. Report COD-014-09 -Broadband Expansion Opportunity -Provincial Program Resolution #C-076-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-014-09 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington make an application to the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs for funding from the Rural Connections Broadband Program for the provision of high speed Internet service for the public and private sectors within the Municipality of Clarington on the basis of no cost to the municipality, other than possible in kind contribution and consulting cost identified herein; THAT the Director of Corporate Services be authorized to sign the application and any resulting agreements associated with the program; THAT the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to proceed with the evaluation of the submissions and select the Internet Service Providers and establish the terms of an agreement for the supply, installation and operation of broadband distribution network within the municipality; THAT funding in the amount of approximately $15,000.00 for the provision of consulting services be provided from account # 100-16-163-00000-7160 with costs to be included in the grant application for funding to the extent possible and from the Region and the grant; THAT staff work with the Regional Municipality of Durham to develop an in kind cost sharing arrangement for the municipal contribution to the project; and THAT staff report to Council on the results of the application to the province and with the final recommendation on the candidate for Council approval. "CARRIED" 4. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor -Legal Advice Regarding an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing Resolution #C-077-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor concerning an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing be referred to a closed session of Council for consideration at the end of the Agenda. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 29 - February 9, 2009 BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION Resolution #C-078-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Resolution #C-037-09 passed by Council on January 26, 2009, which reads as follows: "THAT the resolution from the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington with respect to an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act, Section 122 be endorsed." be rescinded." Resolution #C-079-09 "CARRIED" Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the resolution from the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, with respect to an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act, Section 122, be referred to staff. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-080-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2009-019 to 2009-022 inclusive; 2009-019 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2009-003 2009-020 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and John Howard Society, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the leased space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON Council Meeting Minutes - 30 - February 9, 2009 2009-021 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Community Living, Oshawa/Clarington, Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the leased space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON 2009-022 Being a by-law to authorize an agreement between Ontario Power Generation and The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington; and, THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved. "CARRIED" NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting Mayor Abernethy and Councillor Hooper gave notice that they will be introducing the following motion at the next Council meeting: "WHEREAS the residents of the Municipality of Clarington will be adversely affected by the unusually severe economic climate, and there is an opportunity for Council to recognize the hardship experienced by Clarington taxpayers; NOW HEREBY BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington advises that the 3% salary increase approved through by-law 2008-020 as the normal wage increase applicable to the 2009 Mayor's salary will be returned to the Municipality as a payroll deduction or direct re-payment; THAT the associated 3 % increase in monthly mileage allowance paid through payroll will also be returned to the Municipality in the same manner; THAT the overall salary established as appropriate for the position remain as approved in by-law 2008-020, with the payroll deduction reflecting as a revenue to the Municipality so as not to affect comparison with other Area Municipality rates; and THAT the Municipal Councillors be encouraged to consider the same donation of the 3°/u salary increase and 3% mileage allowance increase by returning the increase to be recognized as a revenue to the Municipality of Clarington for 2009." Mayor Abernethy resumed the Chair Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - OTHER INFORMATION February 9, 2009 Councillor Trim stated that the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE-CHIN) will be releasing its Clinical Services Plan on February 17, 2009, and as a result, he will hold his motion on the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital for the time being. Councillor Hooper stated Sean Godfrey and Claudia Marsales will be speaking on the topic of a Zero Waste Strategy on February 11, 2009 at the CAW Hall in Ajax. Councillor Woo discussed the St. Marys Alternative Fuel Demonstration Project at the Bowmanville plant advising the fuels being tested during the demonstration are post-composting residual plastic film from the Orgaworld composting plant in London, and post-recycling paper biosolids and post-recycling residual materials from Atlantic Packaging in Whitby. He stated the purpose of the research is to find a more cost- effective and environmentally beneficial process. Councillor Woo encouraged members of the public to forward comments to the Ministry of the Environment prior to March 7, 2009. Resolution #C-081-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion of new business. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-082-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Director of Planning Services be requested to examine the M1, M2 and M3 provisions of Zoning By-law 84-63 with respect to the use of land, buildings or structures for waste disposal sites as defined in the Environmental Protection Act and if deemed prudent in order to avoid doubt, bring forward a general amendment that will clarify the intent of the Municipality to prohibit this activity in all industrial zones except in those cases where specifically permitted by the By-law in a special exception zone. "CARRIED" • Council Meeting Minutes - 32 - February 9, 2009 Resolution #C-083-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed in open session at 8:55 p.m. The Mayor advised that a closed meeting of Council was held in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act. One legal matter was considered and direction was provided to the Solicitor. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-084-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2009-023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 9`h day of February 2009; and THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-085-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m. "CARRIED" •