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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.
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• 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"
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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
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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;
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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."
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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.
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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:
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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;
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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;
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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
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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"
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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"
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