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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/2009 Cl~n DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER INVOCATION , I!' DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held March 23, 2009 PRESENTATIONS a) Margaret Clayton, Vice-Chair, Energy-From-Waste Site Liaison Committee _ EFW Progress to Date b) Saurabh Srivastava and Michael Mior - Solar Vehicle DELEGATIONS (List as of Time of Publication) a) Jim Richards Regarding Rules of Procedure and Delegation Time Limits (Correspondence Item I - 28) b) Libby Racansky Regarding Nash Road Reconstruction - Public Information Centre (Item 5 of Report #1) COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation dated February 18, 2009 1-2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 17, 2009 i' I - 3 Minutes of the St Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated March 3, 2009 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L lC 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Council Agenda - 2 - April 6, 2009 I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated March 12, 2009 I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee dated February 24, 2009 I - 6 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources - Implementation of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement 1-7 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - Growing Durham - Town of Ajax Comments on the Regional recommended Growth Scenario 1-8 Sheila Carson, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario (TESL) - Letter of Appreciation - "English as a Second Language Week" 1-9 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Changes in Charitable Gaming in Ontario 1- 10 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Highway 407 East Completion Environmental Assessment (EA) - Status Update and Regional Comments on the Recommended Preliminary Design I - 11 Alex Mitchell, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of Cambridge - Health Care in the City of Cambridge 1- 12 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative ServiceslDeputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative-Update Report 1-13 R. A. (Bob) Fowler, LUC Communications - Consortium to Press for Land Ownership Protection 1-14 Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Earth Hour 1- 15 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Update on the Proposed Odour Control Facility for the Southeast Collector Trunk Sanitary Sewer 1-16 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Potential Shovel-Ready Projects for Federal Funding Opportunities 1-17 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham- Loss of Acute Care Services at Bowmanville Hospital Council Agenda - 3 - April 6, 2009 I - 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication - Federal Rules for Building Canada Funds Projects 1-19 Katie Cronin-Wood, Communications Lead, Central East LHIN- Central East LHIN Statement Regarding Lakeridge Health Bowmanville 1-20 Martha A. Pettit, Deputy Clerk, Town of Whitby - Growth Plan Implementation "Growing Durham" Study - Proposed Amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan 1-21 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Input into Bill 150, the Green Enerqy Act I - 22 Anne Maxwell - Public Information Sessions on the Proposed Durham Region Incinerator I - 23 Regional Chair Roger Anderson - Public Information Sessions on the Proposed Durham Region Incinerator I - 24 Marissa Kata - Public Information Sessions on the Proposed Durham Region Incinerator I - 25 Region of Durham Works Department News Release - Curbside Waste Collection Services in Designated Business Districts I - 26 Laurie Swami, Director, Licensing, Generation Development Division, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) - Update on OPG New Nuclear at Darlington Environmental Assessment I - 27 Peter Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Association (COACB) - Letter of Appreciation - Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors I - 28 Louis Bertrand - Clarington Council Rules for Delegations I - 29 M. Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture - Preservation of Camp 30 I - 30 Gavin Battarino, Project Officer, Project Coordination Section, Ministry of the Environment - DurhamlYork Residual Waste Study Environmental Assessment Process 1-31 Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, Growing Community Health Care Alliance - Hospital Growth Funding I - 32 Durham Region Transit - Achievement of 25 Million Passengers Milestone Council Agenda - 4- April 6, 2009 I - 33 The Honourable Jim Watson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 2009 Provincial Budget Investment in Social and Affordable Housing Receive for Direction D - 1 Susan McLellan, Vice President, Rotary Club of Bowmanville - Request to Place Banner on Veridian Hydro Poles to Advertise Ribfest D - 2 Robert Walraven and Marven Whidden - Annual Morgandale Street Party D - 3 AI Storie, Race Director, Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic - 7th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic Road Race 0-4 Leslie Hurley and Tammy Shiel - Firwood Avenue Neighbourhood Street Party D - 5 Roy Richards, Lauri Richards and Dave Watt - Preservation of Camp 30 o - 6 H. & B. Rowsell, Pat Best, Marion Broome, Harry and Loraine Knox, E. Jean Taylor, and Lois Yellowlees - Lakeridge Health Bowmanville 0-7 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Kendal Crown Lands D - 8 Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult Association - Strategic Plan Project D - 9 David Corkill - Request for Four-Way Stop Sign at Roswell Drive and Southfield Avenue 0- 10 A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Commissioner of Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham - Membership Selection for Durham Environmental Advisory Committee o - 11 Lawson Gay, Gay Company Limited - Proposed 'Rick Gay Avenue' Street Name o - 11 Debbie Robertson, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Grey Highlands - Removal of Local Land Use Planning Controls for Renewable Energy Facilities o - 12 Debra B. Roth, Clerk, Municipality of South Bruce - Provincial funding to Ontario's Conservation Authorities Council Agenda - 5 - April 6, 2009 0-13 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative & Information Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - "Put Food in the Budget" Campaign D - 14 Mary Masse, Clerk, Town of Lakeshore - Imposing a Restriction on Municipal Drain Construction COMMITTEE REPORT(S) I. 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 30, 2009 STAFF REPORT(S) BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS NOTICES OF MOTION OTHER INFORMATION CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT qmilJgton Council Meeting Minutes MARCH 23, 2009 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 23, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Woo led the meeting in prayer. Prior to the start of the meeting, Mayor Abernethy acknowledged Master Cpl. Scott Vernelli, Cpl. Tyler Crooks, Trooper Jack Bouthillier, and Trooper Corey Joseph Hayes, Canadian Soldiers killed in Afghanistan. The repatriation of the soldiers took place this afternoon. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Internal Auditor, L. Barta, attended until 12:37 a.m., March 24, 2009 Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until 12:37 a.m., March 24, 2009 Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 12:37 a.m. March 24, 2009 Manager of Communications and Tourism, J. Cooke, attended until 7:45 p.m. Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko, attended until 12:37 a.m., March 24, 2009 Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 12:37 a.m., March 24,2009 Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - March 23, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Novak announced the following: . On March 9,2009, a public meeting was held at the Municipal Administrative Centre on the "Growing Durham" Study . On March 13,2009, the Clarington Older Adult Association Board of Directors held election of officers. The 2009/2010 Board of Directors are Moe Richards, Jim Hilborn, Don Welsh, Peter Evans, Peggy Milliken, Muriel Moynes, Irene Gourlay, Josie Roberts, Diane Wood, Jane Moores, Stephen Coles, Skip Crosby, Municipal Representative and Councillors Hooper and Novak . On March 19,2009, she brought greetings from the Municipality to the Friends of the Bowmanville Hospital public town hall meeting held at the Clarington Beech Centre. Kevin Empey, Lakeridge Health Corporation and other hospital representatives were in attendance . A reminder that "Earth Hour" is Saturday, March 28, 2009, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Residents within walking distance of the Bowmanville Museum are invited to a get-together sponsored by the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee. Councillor Novak encouraged the public to participate and to e-mail earthhour@darinqton.net with participation information Councillor Hooper announced the following: . He extended appreciation to Skip Crosby and Sharon Meredith for assisting him with scrutineering the Clarington Older Adult Association Elections . Program registrations for the Spring session at the Clarington Older Adult Association will take place on March 25, 2009 . The Older Adult Association will be hosting the following events: Variety Night on April, 4, Easter Luncheon on April 7 and Smile Theatre on April 8, 2009 . Last week he volunteered at the Annual Maple Syrup Festival at Purple Woods Conservation Area flipping pancakes . He also attended the Town Hall meeting held by the Friends of Bowmanville Hospital on March 19, 2009 . On March 20, 2009, Councillor Woo and he attended the Ontario Land Owners Association meeting and extended appreciation to Carl Isenburg, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, who attended and fielded questions. Councillor Hooper reminded the public that the deadline to submit a Request for Reconsideration is March 31, 2009 ,e He also attended the Proposed Energy-From-Waste Site Liaison Meeting and the Regional Joint Waste Management Meeting at the Region of Durham Mayor Abernethy acknowledged the efforts of Municipal employees Steve Parker, Lead Hand and Ken Ferguson, Facilities Supervisor for their efforts in aiding a woman found unconscious on Highway #2 in the vicinity of the Fire Station. Mayor Abernethy read an e-mail sent to Fire Chief Weir from Rob Van Dyk, the Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - March 23, 2009 Mayor Abernethy read an e-mail sent to Fire Chief Weir from Rob Van Dyk, the Municipality's Manager of Information Services extending appreciation to Municipal employee Ted Ruiter, Fire Captain, who, on his own time, came to their assistance when Rob's wife suffered a fall and stayed with them until emergency personnel arrived. Mayor Abernethy referenced an article in the Sunday, March 22, 2009, edition of the Toronto Star, "Durham Rolls Up its Sleeves" Part 2 of a series on how Durham Region is poised to handle the economic downturn. Councillor Trim announced the following: . A series of information sessions on changes to waste collection effective March 31,2009, will take place tonight at the Orono Town Hall and on March 26, 2009, at the Courtice Community Complex from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Regional staff will be in attendance to answer questions · Durham Transit is holding an information open house on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Newcastle Community Centre from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Councillor Trim stated that prior to Durham Region assuming responsibility for transit, there were 142 conventional buses with an average age of 13 years; currently the transit fleet has 159 conventional buses with an average age of under 8 years . Councillor Trim referenced figures from Waste Diversion Ontario noting Durham Region is now over the 50% mark in waste diversion. Mayor Abernethy requested Councillor Trim to extend appreciation to Regional staff in this regard MINUTES Resolution #C-140-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 2, 2009, be approved, as amended to add the letter's' to BIA on Page 26, Resolution #C-102-09, line 2. "CARRIED" PRESENTATIONS William Calver was not present to receive the Ontario Heritage Trust's 2008 Heritage Community Recognition Program Certificate of Achievement. Councillor Woo highlighted Mr. Calver's significant contribution to the preservation of the cultural heritage of Clarington with respect to military history and of his research efforts into the background and theatre of action of Clarington residents killed overseas during WW1, WW2 and the Korean War. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - March 23, 2009 Councillor Hooper advised that Mr. Calver was instrumental in the erection of the Colville clock tower in Bowmanville's Rotary Park, he assisted with the organization of the clock tower's dedication service, constructed and installed glass cabinets at the Bowmanville Legion for their museum of local military history and was instrumental in organizing many of the services held in 2006 during the "Year of the Veteran" as well as the Vi my Ridge Memorial held in Bowmanville in 2007. Councillor Trim read correspondence from the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Trust, thanking Council for participating in the Ontario Heritage Trust's Heritage Community Recognition Program and acknowledging Council's appreciation of the volunteers who assume leadership roles in preserving Clarington's heritage and the importance of heritage and leadership of these outstanding citizens. Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham, addressed Council regarding the "Purple Day for Epilepsy" Awareness Campaign to present a Certificate of Appreciation to the Municipality of Clarington for their recognition of "Purple Day" and for their contribution and support for those living with epilepsy. Ms. McKenzie highlighted the history of "Purple Day", founded by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan, who wanted to send the message that if you have epilepsy, you are not alone. Ms. McKenzie stated "Purple Day" has built unity worldwide and that 36,000 people are touched by epilepsy in Durham Region. She thanked Council for showing their support for global awareness indicating that together we can forge a path for change in 2009 and beyond. Dianne McKenzie presented Mayor Abernethy with a Certificate of Appreciation. Laura Scott, Team Captain, the MonSters, MS Walk, addressed Council to provide information on the Annual Multiple Sclerosis Society's MS Walk taking place in Clarington on April 19, 2009, and to issue a challenge to Mayor Abernethy and all Members of Council to join her team. Ms. Scott stated Multiple Sclerosis is a complex neurological disease whose symptoms are physical, emotional and financial, lasting a lifetime and their impacts are felt by family, friends and the community. Ms. Scott stated her team, the MonSters, have set a fundraising goal of $10,000 and she urged the public to take part in the walk to raise awareness and find a cure for this disease. Mayor Abernethy and Councillor Hooper accepted Laura's challenge to join the MonSters. Ms. Scott presented Mayor Abernethy with a Team MS ball cap. Lynn Martin, Campaign Manager, United Way of Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Brock and Scugog, addressed Council concerning the 2008 United Way Campaign. Ms. Martin stated 2008 was particularly challenging for the United Way due to loss of donations from the industrial sector and the increase in need. Ms. Martin advised that despite the challenges, there were many successes. She was here this evening to present the Municipality of Clarington with an Award for Outstanding Growth in the Municipal Category. Ms. Martin congratulated Clarington's United Way Team Members - Sharri Cosburn, Chair, Laura Barta, Vice-Chair, and Members Lynnda Bell, Adrian Coolen, Caroline Denney, Anne Greentree, Ed Lisinski, Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - March 23, 2009 Debra O'Meara, Susan Quayle, Bruce Taylor, Judy Thompson, Jan Vreeker, Gord Weir and Jessica Williams for their efforts in substantially increasing the 2008 Campaign. Mike Harrington, Soren Hertzum-Larsen, Cameron Mackey, Julie Thrasher and Kevin Van Rooy, Bachelor of Engineering & Management students, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), addressed Council to present their Thesis Project - Landfill versus Energy from Waste Carbon Footprint Comparison & Mechanical System Design. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Harrington provided an overview of the project scope involving an environmental, cost and revenue feasibility study between landfills and energy from waste (EFW) facilities and design and development of an innovative waste management system. The team conducted a Streamlined Life-Cycle Assessment (SLCA) determining associated flows of energy and materials, evaluation of environmental stresses and impacts from inception to end of life and recommended action to improve environmentally related attributes. Ms. Thrasher reviewed an Environmentally Responsible Process Matrix evaluating which method is more environmentally responsible from conception to end- of-life. Mr. Hertzum-Larsen provided an interpretation of the Matrix and results indicating the EFW facility estimate produces 41 % less greenhouse gases compared to a landfill and should be considered as the safer, more environmentally conscious waste disposal method. Mr. Mackey provided an overview of the innovative waste management solution design requirements and targets based on existing technology using vacuum tube lines. The system would see no weekly curbside pick-up, no plastic garbage bags, and a one-time handling of waste through a complete system of disposal from household to local processing facility that transfers waste through a pneumatic capsule pipeline. Mr. Van Rooy reviewed the automated waste segmentation and compaction system design and provided a comparison of existing waste collection and new innovative waste collection attributes. Mr. Harrington summarized by stating the reusable waste disposal method would use bins not bags, would decrease handling of waste, would require the co-operation of the user and is aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Harrington submitted a copy of the Landfill versus Energy from Waste Carbon Footprint Comparison & Mechanical Systems Design Thesis Project, March 23, 2009. In response to questions, Mr. Harrington advised that the innovative waste disposal method would be compatible with new infrastructure. Dan Remollino, MTO Project Manager and Doug Allingham, TSH Project Manager Consultant Project Manager, addressed Council to provide an update on the Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - March 23, 2009 Mr. Remollino acknowledged Dean Kemper, MTO Project Manager who was also in attendance. Mr. Remollino stated the final round of Public Information Sessions were held in January and February, 2009 and acknowledged Members of Clarington Council and staff who attended the session in Bowmanville. Mr. Remollino advised that the Province has announced that they will retain ownership and control of the Highway 407 extension and links and that the extension and links would be tolled. He noted that they are on target for submitting the Environmental Assessment for Provincial and Federal components in July and are in the process of completing final studies. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Allingham provided an update on the recommended design for the technically preferred route from Brock Road to Highway 35/115 and two north-south freeway links connecting the proposed extension to Highway 401 including a number of supporting facilities. He noted there are 19 arterial road interchanges, 32 overpasses/underpasses and 14 recommended road closures. He stated sidewalks and/or bike lanes at proposed crossing road locations are wide enough to accommodate both pedestrian and cycle traffic. He stated a very comprehensive Stormwater Management Strategy has been developed to address quality and quantity treatment and erosion control requirements and there are approximately 65 Stormwater Management ponds along the route. Mr. Allingham reviewed illumination requirements and advised they are in the process of completing the impact assessment and that a number of discipline specific impact assessment reports are being generated in a number of areas including natural environment, socio-economic, agriculture, waste and property contamination, noise, air quality, cultural heritage, archaeology and landscape composition. He reviewed the Community Value Plan (CVP) in which the consultants worked with participants from throughout Durham Region representing a variety of interests to address community features and enhancement measures and had great success with the project. In response to questions, Mr. Remollino stated that subject to necessary approvals in place, properties being acquired and designs complete, construction could start in 2011. He noted there is a commitment to have the route finished in 2013. In response to questions regarding phasing, Mr. Remollino stated as part of the implementation they will have to look at the best way to have it delivered noting there is substantial work to be done beyond the EA stage. In response to a question concerning an interchange at Liberty Street, Mr. Remollino stated an interchange is not warranted based on analysis done today; however, it could be warranted in the future. Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - March 23, 2009 Cindy Symons-Milroy, Director of Economic Development, City of Oshawa, addressed Council presenting a Community Adjustment and Sustainability Strategy: "ReThink.ReNew.ReTool". Ms. Symons-Milroy provided background information on the development of the Community Adjustment and Sustainability Strategy stating the City of Oshawa was approached by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to create a strategy, and a steering committee of business, education and government leaders throughout Durham Region was established. In developing the strategy the process included analysis on the economic base, the labour force, a SWOT analysis, review of economic reports and forecasts, and an extensive process of stakeholder engagement, Committee and public input. Stakeholder engagement included over fifty interviews, substantial and continuous input from the Steering Committee, a dedicated group of high level professionals including the President of Durham College, the Provost of the UOIT, and the Vice-President of OPG. A "stakeholder strategy summit" was held where over 100 people were invited to discuss the future of Durham Region. Ms. Symons-Milroy stated focus groups on recommended economic sectors were to further develop an action plan and this plan ties in closely with the UOIT and Durham College Strategic Plans. Public feedback on the draft strategy is available at www.opportunityoshawadurham.ca.Ms. Symons-Milroy highlighted key themes including enhancing the work and business environments, retaining and expanding existing businesses, improving the business environment and infrastructure for all, being Open for Business and reviewed five key sectors targeted for growth including transportation and automotive, sustainable energy, information technologies, bioscience and agriculture and health and wellness. She reviewed key initiatives including support for New Nuclear Units at Darlington, the single largest opportunity for job and economic growth, highlighting employment opportunities for construction as well as permanent jobs, the "critical mass" of expertise that will be available for export 'across the world, the spin-off research and development opportunities and the infrastructure benefit to other sectors. Ms. Symons-Milroy highlighted key recommendations including undertaking initiatives to support affected workers, the development of a Business Retention and Expansion Program customized for each of the recommended economic sectors, supporting Durham Region as the primary hub within the Province's energy network and as a leader in the innovation, education, demonstration and production of the energy and transportation sectors, reinvention of the transportation manufacturing industry, implementing a program to increase internal trade within Durham Region and supporting the development of the information technology, health and wellness and agriculture and bioscience sectors. Ms. Symons-Milroy outlined the next steps in the process including the finalization of the Implementation Plan and the establishment of a Steering Committee to oversee the Plan implementation. In response to questions, Ms. Symons-Milroy stated that the Regional Economic Development Department will be hosting a session for local businesses on how to prepare themselves to provide quotes and bids for the new nuclear project and other public sector projects in the Region. Ms. Symons-Milroy also clarified that the initial Steering Committee had committed to a definitive period of time and they are now looking for a Steering Committee to monitor the Implementation Plan. Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-141-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Council recess for six minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed at 9:00 p.m. DELEGATIONS Petra Schwirtz, Clarington Marketing Minds Group, addressed Council concerning Item 17 of Report #1 - Clarington Marketing Minds - Request for Funding under the 2009 Community Grant Program. Ms. Schwirtz stated the group, a co-operative comprised of 30 local businesses, is attempting to build a partnership between businesses focusing on media and public relations to promote Clarington as a sought- after tourist destination. She stated the group applied for funding under the Civic category of the grant program and advised that funding from the Municipality would enable them to increase media purchasing power by liaising with Council and other stakeholders by creating a unified approach to actively promote tourism products, promote the Municipality and to make people aware of what's in their own backyards. Ms. Schwirtz listed local businesses who are members of the organization. Ms. Schwirtz requested Council to reconsider their grant application. In response to questions, Ms. Schwirtz stated she does not feel this is a duplication of service as she reinforced that there are a number of small businesses in Clarington who do not have a great deal of money to advertise on their own and this would allow promotion of Clarington on a larger scale and attract tourists from beyond Durham Region. Diane Powers, Christmas in Clarington Country, and owner of The Spruce Tree Unique Gifts & More, addressed Council concerning Item 15 of Report #1- Christmas in Clarington Country's Request for Funding under the 2009 Community Grant Program. Ms. Powers stated she started the Christmas in Clarington event nine years ago and it has grown from one small business to a group of 17 not-for-profit co- operative businesses whose goal is to bring all businesses together and to promote the Municipality. She stated Christmas in Clarington provides a unified approach where all businesses will benefit as more tourists come to Clarington each year. Ms. Powers stated this is a win-win situation for everyone and stated a group of co- operative businesses would help promote the Municipality and put Clarington on the map as a tourist destination. She stated Christmas in Clarington conforms with the requirements for the Civic Funding Category of the grant program. She requested Council to reconsider their grant application. Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - March 23, 2009 In response to questions, Ms. Powers stated funding would allow for 100,000 brochures to be printed and for advertising to target areas further away. She noted they have advertised in the Toronto Star, and news media in Port Perry and the Beaches area of Toronto. Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 25 - Need for Peer Reviews of Regional Consultant's Studies as they pertain to the Proposed Energy-From-Waste Facility. Mr. Richards stated the public has heard for over two years now that an incinerator will only be built in Clarington if it can be proven to be safe and affordable and he feels the time is now to take action and to realize that the proposed incinerator will not be either. He expressed concern that the public was promised that state-of-the art testing and monitoring would be undertaken and questions how it will be determined to be safe when ambient air quality testing and human bio-monitoring would not be part of the process. He feels the consultants have a direct conflict of interest as they are members of the Canadian Energy from Waste Coalition, a body set up to promote thermal processing of residual waste. Mr. Richards questioned what cost Council would place on human health and the environment. Mr. Richards formally requested that local Councillors support his call for an independent review of all key studies released by the consultants since the last public information session in 2007; that Council continue to maintain the "unwilling host" stance, and, that Council insist the Region of Durham hold public information sessions on this project. Debra Jefferson addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 28 - Request for Peer Review to Address Environmental Monitoring of the Proposed Energy-From-Waste Facility formally requesting Council to commission a peer review of Regional Consultants reports. Dr. Jefferson thanked Council for their support of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville noting a healthy hospital goes a long way in ensuring a healthy community. She requested Council to consider a healthy community and to vote against the proposed incinerator. Dr. Jefferson stated the construction of an incinerator will be a bad decision for both the health of the community, the environment and from a financial perspective. She feels that the Region has bought into the sales pitch that old Energy-From-Waste facilities are bad but that new ones are good. She stated the consultants reviewed environmental surveillance using studies that were less than ten years old and that there is no good information on long-term effects. Dr. Jefferson feels there is a consistent slant towards there being no health concerns or no environmental concerns and that new technology is assumed to get rid of toxins. Dr. Jefferson provided information recommending that bio-monitoring be established prior to a facility being constructed to develop a baseline. She stated a true peer review would take into account all information, would start from scratch and would review all literature. Linda Gasser was called but was not in attendance. Council Meeting Minutes - 10- March 23, 2009 Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 28 - Need for Peer Reviews with Regard to Recently Released Regional Consultant's Studies in the Durham York Waste EA stating she has many concerns with the Jacques Whitford Report: Review of International Best Practices of Environmental Surveillance for Energy-From-Waste Facilities questioning how the consultants assumed the duty of reviewing best practices on environmental surveillance and making recommendations on monitoring of the facility. Ms. Bracken feels that the consultants have a direct conflict of interest as they have been members of the Canadian Energy-From-Waste Coalition during the EA process and have a vested interest. Ms. Bracken expressed concern that the recommendation by the consultants for no ambient air monitoring was based on few studies, ignores documented exceedances already observed, is based on only two studies done on modern incinerators and did not take into account criteria air pollutants and particulate matter. She stated she has serious concerns with recommendations that no soil, vegetation, environmental surveillance or human biomonitoring programs area required or that the report does not address the incident of cancer, birth defects and other diseases in the area of the proposed incinerator. Ms. Bracken requested Council to take action in submitting a request to the Region to allow for sufficient time for Clarington to conduct a peer review of the Consultant's reports and to request funding to do its due diligence; that the decisions on monitoring be deferred until the Site Selection Report is complete and enough time is given to both Clarington and the Region to consider all peer reviews; that the Municipality refrain from signing any Host Community Agreement; and, that the Regions of Durham and York be requested to make no decisions on the EA until the new standards for EFW emissions are decided and assessed for impact on the Environmental Assessment. John Reid addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 9 Public Support Rally for Saving the Acute Care Service at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Mr. Reid advised he was here this evening with a group of local residents to request Council's support of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Mr. Reid stated the municipality is facing a rapidly growing population and any removal of existing hospital services from Lakeridge Health Bowmanville is unacceptable to the community. Mr. Reid advised the Places to Grow Act projects the doubling of the municipality's population by the year 2035. He noted the Provincial Ministry of Health, the Central East LHIN and Lakeridge Corporation are in the process of determining their budgets and the group feels that these decision makers need to see a show of support that any removal of services from the hospital is unacceptable. Mr. Reid requested assistance from Council with respect to the logistics involved in hosting a rally on Sunday, March 29, 2009, on Temperance Street from 1 :00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and that the Mayor invite the Minister of Health and Provincial Members of Parliament, the CEO of Lakeridge Health Corporation, and Chair of the Central East LHIN to join the rally and to encourage all residents of Clarington to attend. Mr. Reid advised of rumours of temporary measures being considered to address the situation; however, he feels that any loss of service will lead to a further loss of doctors and that additional physician recruitment will be impossible to achieve. Mr. Reid clarified by stating he believes that all services, not just the emergency room at Bowmanville hospital are at risk of being removed and that services that support the ER, such as internal medicine, general Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - March 23, 2009 surgical care and intensive care are at risk. Mr. Reid summarized by stating a fully functional local hospital can make the difference between good and poor health and between life and death. Dr. Tony Stone confirmed that the Bowmanville ER and the hospital are not closing but the specialized services that support the Emergency Department are in jeopardy. Dr. Stone stated the physicians have been meeting with Lakeridge Health Corporation and a good understanding of their fiscal position and the physician's clinical position has been developed and progress has been made in generating a more sustainable model for Lakeridge Heath Bowmanville. Resolution #C-142-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the matter more than once. "CARRI ED" Members of Council questioned the delegation. Resolution #C-143-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the agenda be altered to allow for the introduction of a motion concerning Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-144-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT delegation of Mr. John Reid pertaining to a public support rally to save the acute care service at the Bowmanville Hospital be received with thanks; THAT the request for municipal assistance be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to take all necessary action to assist in the preparation of the rally; and THAT applicable municipal policies and requirements pertaining to advertisement, road closure, etc. be waived for this event. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-145-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting be extended to proceed beyond the hour of 11 :00 p.m. to complete the agenda. "CARRI ED" Louis Bertrand addressed Council concerning Staff Report #1 - Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer concerning the Energy-From-Waste Host Agreement Negotiations. He expressed concern with the Regional timeframe to adopt the results of the EA study in June and the 30 day public consultation period. Mr. Bertrand does not feel that the 30 day period is sufficient to allow the public to comment on this complex issue and feels that Clarington, as a major stakeholder, should request a 90-day review period for public comment. Mr. Bertrand also expressed concern that there has been no formal consultation with Clarington residents concerning the Host Community Agreement. While he acknowledged that negotiations are held in confidence he likened them to union bargaining negotiations and suggested that a similar process be undertaken. Mr. Bertrand requested that the Municipality obtain a legal opinion to determine if signing the Host Community Agreement implies a reversal of the Unwilling Host stance; that the Municipality hire a professional negotiator as this is not a routine negotiation; that the draft HCA be submitted to a peer review of lawyers and economists who could advise on the actual revenue projections and look for potential losses from pass-through costs, non- occurence of expected events and c1awbacks; and, hold a public review before signing the Host Community Agreement final wording. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-146-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Item 1 - 9. "CARRIED" I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated February 11, 2009. I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 17, 2009. I - 3 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation dated January 21, 2009. Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - March 23, 2009 I - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated February 10, and March 10, 2009. I - 5 Amy Bautista, Lease Administrator, SNC-Lavalin Profac Inc. forwarding correspondence from Richard Schveighardt, General Manager, Property Management - Central Region, Ontario Realty Corporation, encouraging all Ontario Realty Corporation's leased properties landlords to participate in "Earth Hour" on March 28, 2009, by signing up at www.earthhour.orq and turning off the lights at 8:30 p.m. I - 6 Jim Richards expressing appreciation to Council for rescinding the speaking ban placed on him last April and reinstating his rights and freedoms, protected under the Canadian Constitution. I - 7 The Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising of the establishment of the I . Greenbelt Awards, awards designed to recognize those who have made important contributions to a strong and viable Greenbelt; requesting elementary and secondary school-aged students to submit original artwork showing what Ontario's Greenbelt means to them; and, requesting Council's support of this activity. Complete details on the design contest can be found on Facebook at the I . Greenbelt page or by visiting ontario.ca/iheartqreenbelt. I - 8 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Government Services, forwarding a copy of Council's resolution seeking a streamlined process with respect to break open tickets and raffles; advising Minister McMeekin that he agrees with the streamlined approach supported by Clarington Council; and, requesting an update on the progress that is being made towards reducing the burden of red tape and simplifying various lottery activities initiated by local charities. I - 10 Rebecca Harrison objecting to the proposed "Energy-From-Waste" facility due to the health effects, financial implications and the direction of the Region's Waste Strategy if the incinerator is approved; requesting all meetings concerning the proposed incinerator be held in Durham Region and be accessible to the public; requesting that the Project Team post all information and documents to the website within 24 hours of documents being released to the public; and, urging Council to refer to the precautionary principal and to look for another solution to waste disposal. Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - March 23, 2009 I - 11 Chris White expressing concern that the April meeting of the Joint Waste Management Group is scheduled to be held in York Region despite the fact that the matters around the incinerator primarily affect Durham residents and taxpayers, and requesting that public meetings on this issue be held in Durham Region in the evenings or on weekends so those who are employed have the opportunity to attend; forwarding 120 cards and letters from residents who oppose the incinerator; requesting that the Project Team post all information and documents to the website within 24 hours of being released to the public; expressing concern that the incinerator is in direct contrast to the direction of the provincial policy "Towards a Zero Waste Future"; and, urging Council to listen to the residents of Durham Region and to take into account the health and safety of the residents of Durham when voting on this project. 1-12 The Honourable Bev Oda, P.C., M.P., Durham, Minister of International Cooperation, thanking Council for sharing Clarington's list of shovel-ready infrastructure projects as per funding announced in the 2009 Federal Budget and advising that she has forwarded the list to the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, requesting Minister Baird to respond directly to the municipality on what funding options would be most suitable for Clarington's projects. I - 13 Kevin Empey, Lakeridge Health President and CEO, writing to Lakeridge Health Members forwarding a fact sheet on physician coverage challenges being experienced at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville advising the membership that the Board and Senior Management Team want to ensure that Lakeridge Health staff, physicians and volunteers are aware of the facts surrounding the issue and of their commitment to maintain Lakeridge Health Bowmanville as an acute care site, advising of the efforts and steps being taken to alleviate these challenges including the hiring of locum (temporary specialists for hire) from across Ontario to ensure coverage at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, seeking specialists at other sites to provide coverage, and working with doctors and specialists in Bowmanville in examining options to alleviate these long-standing shortages and to find solutions which will meet the needs of patients and physicians in the short and long term while ensuring high quality care, within the Corporation's financial means. Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - March 23, 2009 1-14 The Honourable Jim Watson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advising that the Ontario government is joining others around the world in recognizing "Earth Hour", a global event to promote energy conservation and to tackle climate change, on Saturday, March 28, 2009, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; indicating that last year 50 million people participated in this international campaign; and, encouraging municipalities to be involved and sign up at www.earthhour.orq. I - 9 Jeffrey A. Abrams, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising Council that on February 24, 2009, the City of Vaughan adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Growing Communities Health Care Alliance: "1. THAT the City of Vaughan support the Resolution from the Town of Newmarket which was endorsed by Council at the meeting of November 10,2008, and submitted by the Growing Communities Healthcare Alliance; 2. THAT in order to improve timely and local access to hospital care in Vaughan and across high growth communities in Ontario, the City of Vaughan should request that the Government of Ontario: a. Speed up implementation of hospital growth funding commitment ensuring that $100 Million in growth funding is targeted to high growth hospitals and provide growth funding for social services; b. Quickly implement 'Health Based Allocation Model' (HBAM) i.e. population-needs-based-funding for provincial health care funding and develop a population-needs-based funding formula for social services; c. Develop a plan for health care and social services growth for Ontario to complement Places to Grow. 3. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Minister of Finance, the MPP for Vaughan, High Growth Communities Mayors and Chairs and the Central Health Integration Networks (LHIN)." Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-14 7 -09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the resolution from the City of Vaughan, with respect to the Growing Communities Health Care Alliance, be endorsed. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-148-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 17 be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 15 and D - 17. "CARRIED" D - 1 Lynda Shepherd, The Canadian Hearing Society, advising May is national "Hearing Awareness Month", an occasion to promote public understanding and awareness of the needs of culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing Canadians and to emphasize the importance of protecting hearing; and, requesting that the month of May be proclaimed as "Hearing Awareness Month" in Clarington. (Proclaimed) D - 2 Jayme Harper & Julie DeMarchi, Regional Directors - Region 3 Ontario, National Board Members - PFLAG Canada, requesting that the Rainbow Flag be flown at the Municipal Administrative Centre from May 15, 2009 to May 19, 2009, in recognition of Council's proclamation of May 17, 2009, as I nternational Day Against Homophobia. (Approved to fly of the Rainbow Flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre from May 15, 2009 to May 19, 2009) Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - March 23, 2009 D - 3 Derrick Mckay, Race Director, Courtice Kids Multisport Series, advising of the 3rd Annual "Courtice Kids of Steel Triathlon" to be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009, and requesting permission for road closures on Nash Road and Green Road from 9:00 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. The organizer has advised that appropriate insurance is in place and road closure permits for Courtice Road will be obtained. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 4 Sara Lawson, Community Development Coordinator - Toronto and East, Parkinson Society Canada Central and Northern Ontario, advising that April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and requesting that April be proclaimed as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in an effort to raise awareness and gain support for Canadians living with Parkinson's disease. (Proclaimed) D - 5 Elaine Goraj, Fundraising & Program Development, Child Find Ontario, advising this year marks Child Find Ontario's 25th Anniversary and is also the 18th Annual Green Ribbon of Hope ™ Campaign, a campaign aimed at bringing awareness to the community regarding the issue of missing children and how one can safeguard their child from predators, on-line or on the streets; offering to provide green ribbons and flyers free of charge; and, requesting that May 25, 2009, be proclaimed "Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign and National Missing Children's Day". (Proclaimed) D - 6 Bob Waite, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Canada Post, advising of the 2009 Canada Post Community Literacy Award, a national award dedicated to celebrating the achievements of adult learners, along with those who have helped them learn to read and write; and, encouraging Council to celebrate literacy in the community by nominating a deserving individual. The deadline for submission is May 22,2009. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers) Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - March 23, 2009 D - 7 Durham Region Labour Council advising that National Day of Mourning is officially recognized as April 28th each year in recognition of working people who have died at the workplace, or suffered injuries on the job; and, requesting Council to proclaim Tuesday, April 28, 2009, as "Day of Mourning" and that the flags be lowered on Municipal Buildings in honour and remembrance of those killed at the workplace. (Proclaimed and flags to be lowered on Municipal Buildings) D - 8 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups in opposition to the proposed demolition of Camp 30; forwarding suggestions on future uses; and, requesting Council to do all that is necessary to preserve the nation's historical heritage sites for future generations: a) Margaret Clayton b) Catherine Starr c) Sara Weales, Facebook Group - Save Bowmanville POW Camp 30 from Demolition d) Sgt. Brett Devries, 172 RCAC e) Kristina Thomas f) Nancy Leask g) Melanie Gaudet h) Teresa Miceli i) Richard Van Dyk j) John C. Schneider k) Joanne Laton (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 9 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups expressing concern with the proposed changes to the delivery of health care in Durham and the impact on the Clarington community; advising the complexity of medical and surgical problems within the community serviced by Lakeridge Health Bowmanville requires on-site coverage by Internal Medicine and Surgical Specialists, to maintain a viable hospital and to ensure the efficient delivery of safe and effective care, it is essential that these services are enhanced, not eroded; expressing concern that the lack of on-site specialists in internal medicine will lead to the closure of the Special Care Unit, reduction in treatment options for Clarington and to the eventual closure of the hospital; that the uncertainty of the situation will further diminish the ability of Clarington to attract and/or retain quality physicians, nurses and professionals to attend to the current needs of the community; and, urging the public to speak out to all levels of government Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - March 23, 2009 representation to ensure they are made aware of the current health care crisis facing Clarington and of the long-term effects that the erosion of local hospital services will have on the health and economic wellbeing of the Municipality: a) Leah Vivian b) Walter and Mae Haass c) Jessica Campbell d) Joanne Bibby e) Dawn Hancock f) Bernadine Malone g) D. L. Cullingworth, Secretary, Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers Association h) Joan Bedford i) Pat Drysdale j) Peter and Rose Ann Serjeant k) Gary and Elaine Gibson I) Shawn Hills m) Jennifer Bower and Eric Bower n) Gerry and Nancy Gough 0) Steve Lawrence (That the authors of the letters pertaining to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville be thanked for their letters of support; and, that correspondence be referred to all MPP's in Durham Region, to Kevin Empey, CEO Lakeridge Health, to Foster Loucks, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), and to the HonourableOavid Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care) D - 10 The Newtonville Hall Board requesting the closure of Mill Street and Churchlane on June 20, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the annual Newtonville Day at the Ina Brown Parkette. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - March 23, 2009 D - 11 Orono Business Improvement Area requesting to close Main Street from Centreview to Park Street on August 15, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Antique Art Festival and on September 26,2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for the annual Chili Cook-off. (Approved provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 12 Christina Papadopoulos, Community Health Promotion and Public Relations Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association- Durham, advising of the call for nominations for their 2009 Mental Health Awards for Outstanding Staff Award, Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Consumer Participation Award, Media Award, Special Recognition Award and Youth Initiative Award; and, forwarding copies of criteria, nomination guidelines and nomination forms which can also be found on their website at www.durham.cmha.ca. Nominations must be received by May 4, 2009. Recipients will be honoured at a special awards dinner in September 2009. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers) D - 13 Linda Duffie, President, Lions Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission to hold the 14th Annual Duck Derby on June 20,2009, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The ducks have been previously dropped off the bridge at King Street and Roenigk Street at 12:00 noon and 1 :00 p.m. Permission from the Durham Regional Police Services and Emergency and Fire Services will be obtained through the application for road occupancy for special events and proof of insurance will be provided. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 14 Sheilagh Croxon, Chair, Coaches Association of Ontario, advising that April 18 to April 26, 2009, has been designated as "Ontario Coaches Week", an initiative launched by the Coaches Association of Ontario in 2006 and with the support of both the Provincial and Federal Governments; and, requesting Council to proclaim April 18 to 26, 2009, as "Coaches Week" in Clarington. (Proclaimed) Council Meeting Minutes D - 16 D - 15 - 21 - March 23, 2009 Joe Cressy, Polaris Institute, writing on behalf of Polaris Institute, the Council of Canadians, CUPE Ontario, OPSEU, KAIROS, Development and Peace, Sierra Youth Coalition, Development and Peace, Canadian Federation of Students, and the Public Water Initiative at U of T forwarding information on how municipalities can take actions to limit or end the use of bottled water and support public water by actively encouraging the consumption of tap water over bottled water. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Operations) Pat Ping Ie strongly objecting to the municipality providing assistance to the Downtown Bowmanville BIA for watering flowers and hanging baskets, advising that municipal staff have many parks and buildings to attend to for which they do an exceptionally good job and that they should not take on this added responsibility; and, suggesting that business owners water their own flowers or hire others to do it for them. Resolution #C-149-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 from Pat Pingle with respect to Downtown Bowmanville BIA flower watering be referred to the Director of Operations and to the Downtown Bowmanville Business Improvement Area for comment. D - 17 "CARRIED" Shannon Watt, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) advising Council that on March 7, 2009, the FCM National Board of Directors adopted the following resolution pertaining to bottled water: "WHEREAS bottled water consumes significant amounts of non- renewable fossil fuels to extract, package and transport water creating unnecessary air quality and climate change impacts; WHEREAS it takes about three litres of water to manufacture a one litre plastic bottle of water; WHEREAS bottled water companies use municipal water and groundwater sources when a growing percentage of Canadian municipalities have faced water shortages in recent years; Council Meeting Minutes - 22- March 23, 2009 WHEREAS although bottled water creates a container that can be recycled, between 40% and 80% of empty bottles end up as litter and/or are placed directly into the garbage and take up unnecessary space in landfills; WHEREAS tap water is safe, healthy, highly regulated and accessible to residents, employers, employees and visitors to Canadian municipalities and substantially more sustainable that bottled water; and WHEREAS some municipalities have enacted by-laws to restrict the sale and purchase of water bottles within their own operations; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urge all municipalities to phase out the sale and purchase of bottled water at their own facilities where appropriate and where potable water is available; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT municipalities be urged to develop awareness campaigns about the positive benefits and quality of municipal water supplies." Attached to the correspondence is a news release, as well as the talking points and Questions and Answers detailing the resolution adopted by the Board. Resolution #C-150-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors, with respect to bottled water, be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" D - 18 M. Aileen Carroll, Minister Responsible for Seniors advising that the month of June has been designated as 'Seniors' Month' to celebrate the countless experiences, accomplishments and contributions of seniors; and, extending an invitation to Council to participate in the 2009 Senior of the Year Awards by nominating one outstanding local senior who, after age 65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community without thought of personal or financial gain. Nomination forms for The Senior of the Year Award are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration's website at www.citizenship.qov.on.ca and are due by April 30, 2009. Council Meeting Minutes - 23- March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-151-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Frank Lockhart be nominated for the 'Senior of the Year' Award. "CARRIED" D - 19 Nicholas Schulz, CTC Source Protection Committee, advising Council that on February 19, 2009, the CTC Source Protection Committee adopted the following resolution pertaining to Draft Accepted Tier 1 Water Budget Report Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Area: "WHEREAS there are no municipal water supplies in any of the Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Area sub watersheds and therefore a Tier 2 Water Budget analysis is not required under the Clean Water Act. 2006, and associated regulations and Technical Rules to refine the stress assessments; WHEREAS surface water and ground water Tier 1 Water Budget Analyses in the Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Area (Feb 2009) have identified moderate ground water stress in the Lynde and Darlington sub watersheds and significant summer surface water stress in the Lynde, Oshawa, Darlington and Soper sub watersheds and field observations show a trend towards measured lower annual flow volumes in the Lynde Creek and Oshawa Creek sub watersheds; AND WHEREAS the Tier 1 Water Budget Analyses doesn't assess the potential impacts of future growth and changes in land use and other than increased consumption from domestic non-seNiced population; THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CTC Source Protection Committee recommends that further analyses of the Tier 2 type Water Budget analyses should be undertaken by CLOCA as part of its watershed management mandate and that copies of this resolution be sent for response to the CLOCA, Region of Durham and lower tier municipalities, Ministers of the Environment or Natural Resources, and Municipal Affairs and Housing." Council Meeting Minutes - 24 - March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-152-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the resolution from the CTC Source Protection Committee, with respect to Draft Accepted Tier 1 Water Budget Report, Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Area, be endorsed. "CARRI ED" D - 20 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, writing to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment, advising that on January 26,2009, the Township of Scugog adopted the following resolution pertaining to waste diversion initiative: "WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham's 'waste diversion rate' is approximately 52% with a goal or target of 70% by the end of 2010; WHEREAS some packers of eggs and meat products prefer to use Styrofoam materials in this process, a material which is not currently recycled and in fact is shipped to a Michigan landfill site; WHEREAS the contract with Michigan ends 2010, therefore it is imperative that the Region maximize the amount of material going into the recycle or composting program; WHEREAS by converting from Styrofoam packaging materials to cardboard, will have the effect of moving 100% of these materials from the expensive landfill option to the recycle program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Scugog Township calls on the packaging companies of meat and egg products, to review their practices of using Styrofoam products when packaging said products, so that we may enhance our recycle program to the maximum effectiveness; AND, also call on all municipalities within the region to support this initiative. " Council Meeting Minutes - 25- March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-153-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the resolution from the Township of Scugog, with respect to waste diversion initiative, be endorsed and be forwarded to the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" D - 21 Angie Hache, City Clerk, City of Greater Sudbury, advising Council that on February 11, 2009, the City of Greater Sudbury adopted the following resolution pertaining to the regulation and provision of resources to monitor retirement homes: "WHEREAS in 2001 the Mayor and Council's Roundtable on Seniors' Issues recognized the need to regulate rest and retirement homes; AND WHEREAS a working group of the Mayor and Council's Roundtable on Seniors' Issues was established in September 2001 and since that time the working group has gathered information and feedback from municipal officials and received input from privately owned retirement homes, advisory groups, residents and families; AND WHEREAS the 2006 Ontario budget stated "the Government will continue to improve efficiency and accountability by engaging in formal consultations in 2006/2007, through the Ontario's Seniors' Secretariat, with the goal of establishing a new regulatory framework for strengthening standards of care in Ontario's retirement homes"; AND WHEREAS the Assistant Deputy Minister, Mr. Geoff Quirt, met with the Mayor and Council's Roundtable on Seniors' Issues in 2006; AND WHEREAS the findings of the consultation which were distributed in April 2007 recommended the need to regulate retirement homes; AND WHEREAS to date it appears that the Provincial Government has made no progress in implementing legislation to address this need; AND WHEREAS there have been recent incidents that have resulted in residents of retirement homes being placed in life threatening situations such as a recent fire in Orillia that resulted in the unfortunate death and hospitalization of many residents; Council Meeting Minutes - 26- March 23, 2009 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Greater Sudbury lobby all Ontario municipalities to have the Ontario provincial government take immediate action and pass the legislation that will regulate and provide resources to monitor all retirement homes and provide a safe home environment to those seniors who are most vulnerable; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, M.P.P., Minister of Safety and Correctional Services." Resol ution #C-154-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the resolution from the City of Sudbury, with respect to the regulation and provision of resources to monitor retirement homes, be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 22 Brydon Eady writing to Mayor Abernethy and Councillor Novak advising he is a graduate student in Dublin, Ireland, who is originally from Kirby/Kendal Hills and has been offered two internships from May to December 2009, one with the International Organization for Migration at the Office of the Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, and the other with the United States of America Department of Commerce with the Consulate in Toronto; advising he will still be a full-time student during the duration of the internship and that he is looking for funding for these unpaid internships; and, any suggestions or advice on where or who to pursue for funding. Resolution #C-155-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 from Brydon Eady, with respect to internship funding, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 23 Suzanne Gibb, Teacher, John M. James Public School, forwarding correspondence from seven students requesting that the zoo be closed and correspondence from 14 students requesting that Council provide the zoo with financial assistance to help the zoo operate. Council Meeting Minutes - 27- March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-156-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 23 from students of John M. James Public School, with respect to the Bowmanville Zoo, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 24 Cathy Saunders, AMCT, MCIP, RPP, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, advising Council that on February 4, 2009, the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adopted the following resolution pertaining to Department of Fisheries and Oceans requirements pertaining to drainage works and bridge reconstruction: "WHEREAS the Department of Fisheries and Oceans review and approval of such matters as drain maintenance and construction and bridge reconstruction projects has proven to be a lengthy process resulting in unreasonable delays in the completion of Municipal Projects; AND WHEREAS the cost of implementing the conditions for approving drain maintenance and construction or bridge reconstruction is an added cost passed on to those assessed for the drainage works and to Municipalities, respectively; AND WHEREAS errors and inconsistencies in the drainage mapping, used for drain and waterway classifications, which includes man made open ditches, by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans could result in delays and increased additional costs; AND WHEREAS given the relatively short and inflexible construction/maintenance season and the reluctance of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to reduce in turnaround time of approvals places an undue burden on the municipality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre petitions the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to review and shorten the time frame required for approval of drainage maintenance and construction and bridge reconstruction requests to allow for a more flexible and reasonable construction/maintenance season, especially where weather conditions warrant an extended season; and Council Meeting Minutes - 28- March 23, 2009 FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre petitions the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to delegate their authority for such matters to the local Conservation Authorities given their existing in-depth knowledge of these issues and mandate to protect the environment; and, FURTHER THAT IT BE RESOLVED THAT this motion be forwarded to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Minister of Natural Resources, local Conservation authorities, local MPs and MPPs, Western Ontario Wardens Caucus." Resolution #C-157 -09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the resolution from the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, with respect to Department of Fisheries and Oceans requirements pertaining to drainage works and bridge reconstruction, be endorsed. D - 25 "CARRI ED" Jim Richards expressing concern that no public consultation sessions have taken place from the Region of Durham on the proposed Energy-From-Waste facility since 2007 despite a number of major milestones in the process and release of key reports and studies; expressing concern that Regional consultants were hired to promote an EFW facility through an EA process and not to investigate whether the proposal is safe or economical; and requesting in the strongest possible terms that Clarington Council adopt a resolution to direct the CAO to set up a Public Information Session in Clarington, in a central location, to be advertised well in advance and to request that the consultants engage all of their team at such a session and to hire consultants to review all of the new studies produced by the Region or to adopt a resolution to request intervener funding so that the public can scrutinize these reports. Resolution #C-158-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak WHEREAS the Region of Durham is following a full Provincial environmental assessment regarding a proposed Energy From Waste facility in the Municipality of Clarington; Council Meeting Minutes - 29- March 23, 2009 WHEREAS the Municipality, as the selected site location, received approval for the funding amount of $500,000 from Region of Durham to conduct its own peer review; WHEREAS to date the Municipality has spent approximately $378,000 of the total funds approved by the Region of Durham for peer review purposes; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington Council deems it necessary to undertake further peer reviewing at this time; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in order to pay for further peer reviewing, Council approves the spending of up to the remaining balance of $122,000 of the approved Regional commitment; and THAT staff of the Municipality keep Council full informed as to how staff intends to carry out such peer reviewing. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Foster ..J Councillor Hooper ..J Councillor Novak ..J Councillor Robinson ..J Councillor Trim ..J Councillor Woo ..J Mayor Abernethy ..J D - 26 Jim Maudsley, Mayor, Municipality of Thames Centre, expressing concern with the collapse of the recycled materials commodities market and global economic problems that have had a direct impact on the value of recycled materials and the viability of the Blue Box program; and, requesting the Province to provide immediate support to municipalities and private sector partners to secure the viability of municipal waste diversion programs. Resolution #C-159-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 26 from the Municipality of Thames Centre, with respect to the collapse of the recycled materials commodities market, be referred to the Regional Works Department. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 30- March 23, 2009 D - 27 Colin Rowe, Past-President, Clarington Concert Band, providing a history of the Clarington Concert Band and requesting that the Band be designated as the "Official Town Band for the Municipality of Clarington"; and, providing examples of other Municipalities that have their own "Town Band" including Guelph, Cobourg, Oshawa, Perth, Whitby and Brampton who provide services and enhance the image of their municipalities. Resolution #C-160-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item D - 27 from the Clarington Concert Band, requesting designation of 'Official Band for the Municipality of Clarington', be endorsed. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-161-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the request from the Clarington Concert Band for designation of "Official Band for the Municipality of Clarington' be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for investigation and report. "CARRIED" D - 28 Dr. Debra Jefferson expressing concerns with the health and environmental risks that the proposed Energy-From-Waste facility would bring to Clarington; requesting a Peer Review that would address Environmental monitory of such facility; and, advising that she feels the current direction of the Region in its EA process is not protective of public health or the environment but rather that the process is being directed by an industry that has a huge financial stake in getting the facility built. Resolution #C-162-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 28 from Dr. Debra Jefferson, with respect to the need for for peer reviews of Regional Consultant's Studies as they pertain to the Proposed Energy-From-Waste Facility, be referred to the Regional Works Department and to Jacques Whitford. "MOTION LOST" Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-163-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS the most important question to be answered regarding the proposed incinerator is "Is it safe?"; WHEREAS the residents of Clarington are concerned with the emissions from the proposed incinerator and the potential negative cumulative impact on our airshed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington express its desire that ambient air quality and environmental monitoring be performed for a minimum of three years. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Foster ..J Councillor Hooper './ Councillor Novak './ Councillor Robinson ..J Councillor Trim ..J Councillor Woo './ Mayor Abernethy './ D - 29 Steven Wegner expressing concern with the amount of trash laying on the ground at the skateboard park in Courtice; and, suggesting that if users continue to abuse the park it should be closed. Resolution #C-164-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Steven Wegner be advised of the upcoming meeting between Councillors, staff and the Durham Regional Police Service concerning the skateboard park in Courtice. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes D - 30 - 32 - March 23, 2009 Linda Gasser advising of the recent release of several important reports by the Energy-From-Waste EA Project Team and other reports expected to be released later this week; requesting that Council commission independent peer reviews by qualified consultants of EFW documents including the Draft Environmental Baseline Study (released), the Natural Environment Impact Assessment-Clarington Site 01 (released), Final Report Review of International Best Practices of Environmental Surveillance for EFW's (released), Dr. Kyle's Report and/or related peer review (Not yet released), Site Specific HHERA (Not yet released) and any other studies identified as requiring review by staff and others; requesting that Council advocate strongly for Clarington interests by insisting to all parties that Clarington, as the potential host community, be permitted sufficient time and requisite funds for the municipality to do its due diligence regardless of the Region's advanced timeline to submit the EA prior to the summer Council recess; and urging Council in the strongest terms possible to direct staff forthwith to determine the scope of work required to protect human health and the environment, to identify qualified and independent reviewers to get estimates and to begin the reviews and the process to obtain the necessary funds from the Region. Resolution #C-165-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 30 from Linda Gasser, with respect to the need for for peer reviews of Regional Consultant's Studies as they pertain to the Proposed Energy-From-Waste Facility, be referred to the Director of Planning Services. D - 31 "CARRIED" Jim Richards voicing his opinion that Council needs to do more than merely write letters to save Lakeridge Health Bowmanville's Emergency Department; suggesting that Mayor Abernethy use the power of his office to influence the LHIN and the Province of Ontario and taking the lead and rallying the citizens of Clarington to save the hospital by staging an information session in support of the Hospital and inviting senior levels of government to attend so that a meaningful message can be sent to Queen's Park that the citizens of Clarington will not accept these cuts in service at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Council Meeting Minutes - 33- March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-166-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Correspondence Item D - 31 from Jim Richards, with respect to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, be endorsed. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-167 -09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 31 from Jim Richards, with respect to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, be received with thanks. "CARR I ED" D - 32 Kerry Meydam, expressing concern that the Joint Waste Management Group (JWMG) voted against ambient air monitoring and human bio- monitoring with respect to the proposed Energy-From-Waste facility despite promises by Regional Council for the most up-to-date, state of the art, best practices regarding human health and safety concerns; questioning why the project continues to be pushed through in spite of evidence brought forward by doctors, engineers, chemists and residents and why this information is so quickly dismissed; why it is up to the residents to do the research to prove that the incinerator is not yet safe, why there have been no Public Information Sessions held for major milestones that have occurred since 2007; and, requesting that all Councillors re-examine the data and consider delaying this project until independent peer reviews can be done for the benefit of all and that if it takes more time to get all the required answers residents expect their elected representatives to delay this project until all questions are answered. To view documented studies, alternative solutions, health and other concerns of residents, Ms. Meydam refers to http://www.durhamenvironmentwatch.orq/incinerationarticles.htm . Resolution #C-168-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 32 from Kerry Meydam, with respect to the Proposed Energy-From-Waste Facility requesting a delay to conduct independent peer review of studies, be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 34- March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-169-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Council recess for five minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 12:03 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2009. COMMITTEE REPORT(S) Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 9, 2009. Resolution #C-170-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 9, 2009, be approved, with the exception of Items #45 and #48. "CARRIED" Item #45 Resolution #C-171-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the Canadian Red Cross - Disaster Management Program be approved for a grant in the amount of $1 ,000. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-172-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Canadian Red Cross - Disaster Management Program request for a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 be denied. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 35- March 23, 2009 Item #48 Resolution #C-173-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CSD-006-09 - Clarington Sports Hall of Fame be referred back to staff for further report. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Foster ...J Councillor Hooper ...J Councillor Novak -.j Councillor Robinson ...J Councillor Trim ...J Councillor Woo ...J Mayor Abernethy ...J Mayor Abernethy advised that Staff Report #2 will be postponed as the Solicitor is not in attendance. STAFF REPORT(S) 1. Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer Regarding Energy-From-Waste Host Agreement Negotiations 2. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor Regarding an Official Plan Application 3. Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer Regarding a Personnel Matter Resolution #C-174-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Staff Report #1- Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer Regarding Energy-From-Waste Host Agreement Negotiations and Staff Report #3 - . Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer Regarding a Personnel Matter, be referred to a closed session of Council for consideration at the end of the Agenda. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 36- March 23, 2009 BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #C-175-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS in January 2007, amendments to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.D. 2001, c.25, as amended under Bill 30, the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, Part V (1) - Accountability and Transparency - Section 223.2(1) came into effect which specifically authorizes a municipality to establish a code of conduct for members of the council and of the local boards of the municipality; AND WHEREAS the establishment of such codes of conduct are at the discretion of all municipalities in Ontario, except for the City of Toronto, where as per the City of Toronto Act, contains a mandatory requirement for the City of Toronto to establish a code of conduct for their members of council; AND WHEREAS some municipalities in Ontario have acted upon the above mentioned amendments to the Ontario Municipal Act, to implement a code of conduct for their members of council; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington, on July 17, 2006 revised and approved Policy H-3 - Code of Ethics which provides a standard of conduct for the employees of the Corporation in the carrying out of their work assignments and their relationships with the public, elected officials and each other; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has not approved a Code of Conduct that provides a standard of conduct for members of council; AND WHEREAS many professions and associations such as the Ontario Municipal Administrators' Association have developed and implemented various forms of codes of conduct that have helped to increase the proficiency of its members and strengthen the quality of municipal government through professional management; AND WHEREAS a code of conduct may include provisions dealing with council-staff relations and an explanation of the roles of Council and staff; AND WHEREAS it is understood that attaining an elected position is a privilege which carries significant responsibilities and obligations. It is further understood that members of all municipal councils are held to a higher standard of behaviour and conduct than the general public; Council Meeting Minutes - 37 - March 23, 2009 AND WHEREAS the public has an expectation that members of council will conduct their duties and actions to a level of integrity and impartiality that will bear the closest of public scrutiny. Members of council must be independent, impartial and responsible to the people of their respective municipality; AND WHEREAS the above mentioned amendment to the Ontario Municipal Act, pertaining to codes of conduct, will augment the existing oath of office that is sworn by each member of council prior to taking their seat on the council of a municipality; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to research and review existing Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct and Council Charters that various municipalities have adopted and form part of their corporate governance, operating policies and procedures; AND FURTHER to report and recommend to council on those findings, on or before the September 14,2009 GPA meeting. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Foster .y Councillor Hooper .y Councillor Novak .y Councillor Robinson .y Councillor Trim .y Councillor Woo .y Mayor Abernethy >I Mayor Abernethy resumed the Chair. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-176-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT William Calver be presented with the 2008 Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Award at an upcoming Clarington Heritage Committee meeting. "CARR I ED" Council Meeting Minutes - 38 - March 23, 2009 Resolution #C-177 -09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the presentations of Dianne McKenzie, Laura Scott, Lynn Martin, Mike Harrington, Soren Hertzum-Larsen, Cameron Mackey, Julie Thrasher, Kevin Van Rooy, Dan Remollino, Doug Allingham, and Cindy Symons-Milroy be received, with thanks. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-178-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2009-036 to 2009-039 inclusive; 2009-036 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Central East Prehospital Care Program at Lakeridge Health Corporation of the Collaborative Statements for the Semi Automatic External Defibrillation Program at Community Services Recreation Facilities, Orono Arena, Newcastle Arena and Newcastle Community Hall 2009-037 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Dig-Con International Ltd., Bolton, Ontario, to enter into agreement for Courtice Millennium Trail Bridge Construction, Courtice, Ontario 2009-038 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2007-039, a by-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee 2009-039 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2007-024, a by-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee; and THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved. "CARRIED" NOTICE OF MOTION There were no Notices of Motion introduced under this section of the Agenda. Council Meeting Minutes - 39- March 23, 2009 OTHER INFORMATION There was no other information introduced under this section of the Agenda. Resolution #C-179-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of considering Staff Report #1- Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer Regarding Energy-From-Waste Host Agreement Negotiations and Staff Report #3 - Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer Regarding a Personnel Matter "CARRI ED" The meeting resumed in open session at 1 :20 a.m., March 24, 2009. The Mayor advised that a closed meeting of Council was held in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act. Two matters were considered and one resolution was passed to provide direction to staff. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-180-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2009-040, being a by-law to confirm the proceedin~s of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 23r day of March 2009; and THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved. "CARRI ED" Council Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-181-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 1 :25 a.m., March 24, 2009. "CARRIED" - 40- March 23, 2009 MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS April 6, 2009 a) Jim Richards Regarding Rules of Procedure and Delegation Time Limits (Correspondence Item I - 28) b) Libby Racansky Regarding Nash Road Reconstruction - Public Information Centre (Item 5 of Report #1) .~ ~ . ,. ~ SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 6, 2009 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation dated February 18, 2009. (Copy attached) I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 17,2009. (Copy attached) 1-3 Minutes of the St Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated March 3, 2009. (Copy attached) I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated March 12, 2009. (Copy attached) I,: , t v I 1-5 1-6 I , Minutes of the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee dated February 24, 2009. (Copy attached) The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Donna Cansfield. Minister of Natural Resources, providing an update on recent developments to protect the waters of the Great Lakes through the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement, an agreement to ban water diversions or transfers, with strictly regulated exceptions, strengthen water conservation and common environmental standards for regulating the use of surface or groundwater resources of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin; advising the Province will be undertaking consultation on the regulatory framework to implement the intra-basin transfer provisions of the Agreement in Ontario; and, indicating that if the municipality would like to actively participate as a member of the Municipal Sector Working Group to contact Rheanna Leckie at 705-755-5404. 1-7 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that on March 9, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to Growing Durham - Town of Ajax comments on the Regional recommended Growth Scenario: "1. THAT the Region of Durham be requested to make the following changes to the proposed Amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan and the "Growing Durham" Recommended Growth Scenario: Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 6, 2009 a) THAT the proposed designation of new urban area lands within north-east Pickering as illustrated in Schedule 'A' of the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment not be supported; b ) THAT a policy be included indicating that prior to the Region's consideration of lands within the white belt in north-east Pickering for urban development, that a comprehensive growth management study, including an update to the Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek, an agricultural impact assessment and a financial impact assessment be completed, and that such work be undertaken as part of a future five year review of the Durham Regional Official Plan; , c) THAT Schedule 'A' of the propqsed Amendment be revised to illustrate the land requirements for 350,000 employees as required by the Provincial Growth Plan; d) THAT population forecasts and urban land needs be revised in order to reflect the timing of new residential occupancies in Seaton, based on the progress of planning, the delivery of infrastructure, the development of employment lands prior to residential development and related Growth Plan requirements; e) THAT all Regionally based servicing and infrastructure funding required to support any urban boundary expansions be subject to area-specific Regional Development Charges to ensure that proposed servicing and infrastructure required for urban boundary expansions are not funded by Regional taxpayers, or through increases in Regional Development Charges for lands within currently designated urban boundaries; f) THAT proposed Schedule 'F' to the Durham Regional Official Plan be deleted in its entirety. 2. THAT this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, Durham Region area municipalities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, residents who have submitted comments with respect to the proposed Regional Growth Plan, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, all municipal Environmental Advisory Committees in the Durham Region and all municipal Agricultural Advisory Committees in the Durham Region as the Town's comments on the Growing Durham Study and the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment. Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 6, 2009 I - 8 Sheila Carson, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario (TESL) thanking Council for proclaiming December 6 to 12, 2009, as "English as a Second Language Week"; indicating a calendar of events will be posted on their website www.teslontario.orq; and extending an invitation to the 3ih TESL Ontario Annual Conference "Language for a Changing World" to be held December 1 to 12, 2009. 1-9 I ~. I - 10 .j' , , , " I :i, I John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, forwarding a copy of correspondence he received from the Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Government Services, responding to Mr. O'Toole's letter concerning changes in charitable gaming in Ontario in which the Minister indicates that significant progress has been made since 2005 and providing a synopsis of some of the more notable accomplishments. Mr. O'Toole advises he is pleased to learn that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is working with representatives of municipalities to balance the need for streamlining and simplifying administration with accountability and legal obligations. P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on March 11, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Highway 407 East Completion Environmental Assessment (EA) - Status Update and Regional Comments on the Recommended Preliminary Design: "a) THAT Joint Report #2009-J-12 be submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as the Region's comments on the recommended Technically Preferred Route for Highway 407 East Completion EA; b) THAT the Project Team be requested to provide the Region with the opportunity to review and comment on the intersection configurations and signalized intersection operations, in advance of the EA submission report; c) THAT, as previously requested, the Project Team provide an additional road crossing at Garrard Road, unless the Project Team can technically justify closing Garrard Road at the Highway 407 Mainline in terms of network connectivity and near- term and long-term traffic operations on the surrounding road network; Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 6, 2009 d) THAT the Project Team be requested to address and provide a response to the Region regarding road crossing structure issues previously identified by Regional staff; e) THAT the Region be provided an opportunity to review and comment on the initial phase of Highway 407 construction, immediately following the EA submission and in advance of detailed design; f) THAT the Ontario Ministry of Transportation be requested to endeavour to seek the necessary approvals and funding to construct the Lake Ridge Road interchange at Highway 401, and widen Highway 401 between Salem Road and the West Durham Link, concurrently with the construction of the West Durham Link by 2013; g) THAT the Project Team not preclude a full movement interchange of Highway 407 at Cochrane Street by including in the Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment Study a notation for a possible future interchange at this location; and h) THAT a copy of Joint Report #2009-J-12 be forwarded to the area municipalities and Conservation Authorities." 1-11 Alex Mitchell, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of Cambridge, advising Council that on March 2, 2009. the City of Cambridge adopted the following resolution pertaining to Health Care in the City of Cambridge: "WHEREAS Ontarians believe in the principal 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 25-year growth plan, Places to Grow; Summary of Correspondence - 5 - April 6, 2009 WHEREAS as of 2008/09 Ontarian's residing in the Local Health Inteqration Networks (LHINs) with hiqh qrowth 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 residents of the City of Cambridge as part of the Waterloo-Wellinqton LHIN are receiving $279 less per resident in provincial funding for local hospital services when compared to the average Ontarian, which translates into a $205 million annual operating funding gap for local hospital services; 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; , I 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; WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has successfully secured from the federal government greater fairness for Ontario resulting in additional funding for Ontario through the Canada Health Transfer; BE IT RESOLVED THAT in order to improve timely and local access to hospital care in the City of Cambridge and across high growth communities in Ontario, the City of Cambridge Council asks the Government of Ontario to: 1. Speed up implementation of the $1 OOm hospital growth funding commitment ensuring that growth funding is targeted to high growth hospitals; Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 6, 2009 2. Quickly implement "Heath Based Allocation Model" (HBAM) i.e., population-needs-based-funding for provincial hospital and health care services; and, 3. Develop a health care 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 City of Cambridge, High Growth Communities Mayors and Chairs, and the Waterloo-Wellington LHIN." I - 12 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to David Ullrich, Executive Director, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, advising that on March 9, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative-Update Report: "1. THAT the report entitled "Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative-Update Report", dated March 2, 2009, be endorsed. 2. THAT the draft resolution set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, as amended, be sent to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative for consideration at its 2009 Annual Meeting. 3. THAT the Durham Region Health Department be respectfully requested to contribute financially to and participate in studies of Lake Ontario's nearshore water quality at Rotary Park Beach, by conducting scientific analyses of water samples to be obtained during the 2009 swimming season, including genetic testing of Bacteroides contained in Lake water and the pore spaces in beach sand, to: i) begin a process of identifying the sources of the persistently poor water quality at this location; and ii) identify cost-effective actions that can be taken by the Town, the Region and senior governments to effectively control bacterial sources and bring about improved water quality along the Ajax waterfront. 4. THAT the Federal and Provincial governments be strongly urged to designate the nearshore waters and shoreline of Lake Ontario at the Town of Ajax as a "Special Area Threatened by Multiple Contaminant Sources" through a new regulation under existing Summary of Correspondence - 7 - April 6, 2009 legislation, as part of the current review of Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem, and in the upcoming review of the Canada-Ontario Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, and that the Federal and Provincial government provide sufficient, sustained funding to the Town of Ajax, Region of Durham and other partners so the necessary cost-effective actions can be taken in the near term to curtail identified, controllable local sources of contaminants, using new and emerging testing methodologies and water treatment technologies to protect the health of the community; and, 5. THAT this report be sent to the Executive Director of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, the Wege Foundation, the Region of Durham and all Regional municipalities, the Durham Region Health Department, the Durham Region Works Department, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Minister of the Environment, Environment Canada, the Environment Commissioner of Ontario, Mr. J. Dickson, MPP, Ajax-Pickering and Mr. M. Holland, MP, Ajax-Pickering. 1-13 R. A. (Bob) Fowler, LUC Communications, forwarding a News Release dated March 20, 2009, advising of the formation of a "super- coalition" entitled the Land Use Council, collectively representing thousands of private sector landowners. The Council's mandate is to intensify promotion of comprehensive land ownership legislation in Ontario and to help balance the entrenched influence of professional lobbyists who allegedly foster government land use policies to the detriment of Ontario's economy in general and to private landowners in particular. I - 14 Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that on February 17, 2009, the City of Pickering endorsed participation in and community promotion of Earth Hour 2009, to be held on March 28, 2009. I - 15 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment, advising that on March 11, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to an update on the proposed Odour Control Facility for the southeast collector truck sanitary sewer: "a) THAT Report No. 2009-W-15 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information; Summary of Correspondence - 8 April 6, 2009 b) THAT the Minister of the Environment be advised that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham requests that the recommended location of the Odour Control Facility as required as part of York Region's Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer project be moved to a location in York Region; and c) THAT a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Durham Region Municipalities, the York Regional Chair, local MPP's, Provincial Opposition Leaders." I - 16 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that on February 11, 2009, Regional Council received Clarington's correspondence regarding potential shovel-ready projects for Federal funding opportunities for information. I - 17 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has written to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care expressing support for the Municipality's position regarding the loss of acute care services at the Bowmanville Hospital; indicating that any reduction in the level of services available at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville would not be compatible with the rapid growth that Clarington will experience in the years ahead; and, requesting to be part of a meeting with the Minister and Mayor Abernethy to discuss acute care services at Bowmanville Hospital, if such a meeting is arranged. I - 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication dated March 17, 2009, advising the Federal government is moving forward with a two-year rule change for environmental assessments (EA) for projects that have completed provincial and municipal environmental approvals to ensure that the rules for federally mandated environmental assessments do not unnecessarily duplicate municipal and provincial environmental processes and delay infrastructure projects. The new regulations enable a complete provincial EA to be substituted for the federal environmental assessment process, with the approval of the Federal Minister of the Environment. The EA must include consideration of factors set out in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, allow for public access to EA documents, and provide for public participation, Summary of Correspondence - 9 - April 6, 2009 I - 19 Katie Cronin-Wood, Communications Lead, Central East LHIN, issuing a statement advising that the Central East LHIN is aware of the community's concerns regarding Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and of the financial challenges facing Lakeridge Health Corporation; and, indicating that the Central East LHIN is working with leaders of the organization, physicians, Ministry officials and local government leaders in developing solutions to ensure ongoing, high quality emergency care is provided to the residents of Clarington. 1-20 Martha A. Pettit, Deputy Clerk, Town of Whitby, writing to the Regional Municipality of Durham advising that on March 23, 2009, the Town of Whitby adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Growth Plan Implementation "Growing Durham" Study - Proposed Amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan: 2. :~ I I .1 ,. 3. , I , i 4. "1. THAT Planning Report Item PL 31-09 be received for information; THAT staff comments contained in Planning Report Item PL 31- 09 be endorsed as the Town's comments on the proposed Durham Regional Official Plan Amendment implementing the "Growing Durham" Study; THAT Council request the Region give further consideration to Section 11.3.18 of its Growing Durham Study and better reflect the definition of major transportation station area as set out in the Province's Growth Plan; and, THAT a copy of Planning Report Item PL 31-09 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and Durham area municipalities." I - 21 John R. O'Toole, MPP. Durham, writing to Mr. John Yakabuski, MPP, PC Energy Critic, suggesting that the Legislative Assembly's General Government Committee consider meeting in Durham Region for input into Bill 150, the Green Enerqy Act, as the Region is Ontario's Energy Capital, producing more than 30% of the Province's electricity supply, and stakeholders in the Energy Sector could provide input. I - 22 Anne Maxwell, expressing concern with the lack of public information sessions being held on the proposed incinerator; with the dismissal of the Site Liaison Committee and Joint Waste Management Group in addressing public comments and concerns; and, requesting that there be a public meeting as planned in May with all members of Regional Council in attendance to hear and answer residents' questions and concerns on this controversial issue. Summary of Correspondence - 10 - April 6, 2009 1-23 1- 24 1-25 1-26 1- 27 Regional Chair Roger Anderson, responding to Anne Maxwell regarding the lack of public information sessions being held on the proposed incinerator and assuring her that a Public Information Session is planned to be held in Clarington in May and that he will have staff place this information on the website as soon as possible. Marissa Kata responding to Anne Maxwell concerning the proposed incinerator, indicating that she is also discouraged with the lack of public engagement with respect to the project; advising that she feels the project lacks transparency; requesting further information on how the chemicals that will be released into the air will react with current air pollution; and, requesting that a public information session be scheduled for all to be heard and for research to be discussed by parties on both sides of the issue. Region of Durham Works Department News Release outlining curbside waste collection services for businesses and residences within the downtown business districts of Bowmanville, Orono and Newcastle commencing March 31,2009. Weekly garbage waste collection and blue box recycling collection is scheduled for pick-up in Bowmanville on Tuesdays, Orono on Thursdays, west of Mill Street and King Avenue West in Newcastle on Thursdays and east of Mill Street and King Avenue East in Newcastle on Fridays, Further information is available by calling 1-800-667-5671 or bye-mail at waste@durham.ca. Laurie Swami, Director, Licensing, Generation Development Division, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), providing an update on the New Nuclear at Darlington Environmental Assessment (EA) and extending an invitation to attend the fifth round of EA Community Information Sessions providing the preliminary results of OPG's EA studies and the opportunity to provide input on work to date. Community Information Sessions will be held in Clarington on April 21, 2009 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, April 28, 2009 at the Newcastle Community Hall, May 6, 2009 at the Orono Arena and May 7, 2009 at Faith United Church in Courtice. Sessions are open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with presentations scheduled for 7:00 p.m. followed by a question and answer period. Peter Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Association (COACB), extending appreciation to Mayor Abernethy for attending their Annual General Meeting on March 13, 2009, and to Councillors Novak and Hooper and to Sharon Meredith and Skip Crosby for their assistance in officiating the election of new directors. Summary of Correspondence - 11 - April 6, 2009 I - 28 Louis Bertrand expressing concern with the uneven application of Council's Rules of Procedure concerning time limits for delegations to Council. Mr. Bertrand references the March 23, 2009, meeting in which delegations regarding the EFW incinerator environmental assessment were cut short at exactly five minutes by Mayor Abernethy, noting that delegations regarding Lakeridge Health Bowmanville appeared to be allowed more than five minutes with additional speakers not on the agenda being called to the podium. Mr. Bertrand feels that Mayor Abernethy, in his capacity of chair of the meeting, must apply the rules fairly and to listen to residents and receive their input with due respect and consideration for their concerns and apprehensions regardless of the subject matter. 1-29 I' 1-30 ~ L M. Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture, thanking Council for forwarding information on the Prisoners of War Camp 30 and various background materials; applauding Council for taking steps to use the powers under the Ontario Heritaqe Act to recognize and protect local cultural heritage; encouraging the municipality to further use the powers provided under the Act to protect the site from demolition or alteration; and, suggesting comments regarding the importance of the site be shared with the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage, as Camp 30 was established by the wartime Government of Canada. Gavin Battarino, Project Officer, Project Coordination Section, Ministry of the Environment, responding to Dr. Debra Jefferson, regarding her concerns with the Durham and York Residual Waste Study Environmental Assessment (EA) process; advising that the Regions of Durham and York are responsible for all activities undertaken during the preparation of an Environmental Assessment including consultation with affected parties and must follow the consultation process outlined in the approved Terms of Reference. Mr. Battarino advises that when the EA is formally submitted for review it will be assessed to assure that it has been prepared in accordance with the Terms of Reference; and, suggests that in the meantime. any concerns or comments be submitted to Jim McKay, Project Manager and Team Leader, Jacques Whitford Limited. Summary of Correspondence - 12 - April 6, 2009 1-31 Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, Growing Community Health Care Alliance, forwarding a Press Release dated March 26, 2009, announcing that an additional $10 million in annual hospital growth funding has been provided in the Provincial Budget and coupled with the $30 million provided last year, hospitals in high growth communities have now received $40 million of a $100 million commitment to provide annual growth funding to hospitals in Ontario's fastest growing communities. I - 32 Durham Region Transit forwarding a news release announcing that ridership has climbed to a total of 25 million passengers since inception in January 2006. To celebrate this event, Durham Region Transit selected one rider from each municipality and one specialized services client to receive free DRT tickets or pass and a DRT prize package. Durham Region Transit is requesting public participation as part of the Long-Term Transit Strategy (L TTS) on the future of public transit in Durham Region. For more information or to participate in the L TTS, visit www.durhamlonqtermtransitstrateqY.ca or call 1-877 - 267-7794 ext. 226. I - 33 The Honourable Jim Watson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announcing Ontario's investment of $622 million for social and affordable housing allocated in the 2009 Ontario Budget and advising that over the next two years, the Province and the Federal Government are making a combined investment of more than $1.2 billion for repair to social housing units and to make them more energy efficient, to create new affordable housing units for low- income seniors and persons with disabilities and to extend the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION 0- 1 Susan McLellan, Vice President, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, advising of the 2nd Annual Rotary Ribfest to be held on the playing fields of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex from June 12 to 14,2009, and requesting permission to have a banner placed on the hydro poles, west of the railway overpass for the month of June prior to their event in support of Rotary Ribfest. (Motion to approve installation of banner and to advise Veridian) Summary of Correspondence - 13 - April 6, 2009 0- 2 Robert Walraven and Marven Whidden requesting approval to proceed with the first annual Morgandale Street Party to be held on June 6, 2009, from 1 :00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m., advising the event involves residents of Morgandale Crescent and Hobbs Street and their friends and will entail use of swimming pools, horseshoes, live band music, bocce ball and other games, barbeques, as well as sidewalks and part of the street for dancing. The event organizers have notified all area residents, anticipate 100-150 people will attend, and confirm that $2 million liability insurance has been arranged. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) o - 3 AI Storie, Race Director, Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic, requesting permission to host the 7th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic road race on Sunday, May 31,2009, along Green Road; advising set up will take place at M. J. Hobbs Public School from 6:30 a.m.; and, requesting police assistance with the temporary closure of Green Road. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) o - 4 Leslie Hurley and Tammy Shiel requesting permission to close a part of Firwood Avenue for the third year to hold a neighbourhood street party on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 1 :00 a.m., June 14, 2009. The event will include a barbeque on private property and children's games, with approximately 60 people attending. A rain date has been set for June 20, 2009. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services D~partment) Summary of Correspondence - 14 - April 6, 2009 o - 5 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups in opposition to the proposed demolition of Camp 30; forwarding suggestions on future uses; and, requesting Council to do all that is necessary to preserve the nation's historical heritage sites for future generations: a) Roy Richards b) Lauri Richards c) Dave Watt (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) o - 6 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups expressing concern with the proposed changes to the delivery of health care in Durham and the impact on the Ciarington community; advising the complexity of medical and surgical problems within the community serviced by Lakeridge Health Bowmanville requires on-site coverage by Internal Medicine and Surgical Specialists, to maintain a viable hospital and to ensure the efficient delivery of safe and effective care, it is essential that these services are enhanced, not eroded; expressing concern that the lack of on-site specialists in internal medicine will lead to the closure of the Special Care Unit, reduction in treatment options for Clarington and to the eventual closure of the hospital; that the uncertainty of the situation will further diminish the ability of Clarington to attract and/or retain quality physicians, nurses and professionals to attend to the current needs of the community; and, urging the public to speak out to all levels of government representation to ensure they are made aware of the current health care crisis facing Clarington and of the long-term effects that the erosion of local hospital services will have on the health and economic wellbeing of the Municipality: a) H. & B. Rowsell b) Pat Best c) Marion Broome d) Harry and Loraine Knox e) E. Jean Taylor f) Lois Yellowlees (Motion to thank the authors of the letters pertaining to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their letters of support; and, to refer the correspondence to all MPP's in Durham Region, to Kevin Empey, Summary of Correspondence - 15 - April 6, 2009 CEO Lakeridge Health, to Foster Loucks, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), and to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care) 0-7 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, forwarding correspondence from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, the Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the Kendal Crown Lands; expressing concern that there has been a lack of consistency in the past with respect to policies governing the use of the property which has had the effect of curtailing activities; requesting the Minister consider and respond to suggestions regarding the future of the Kendal Crown Lands; and, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to consider all options based on guidelines that the property be managed by a governance model similar to the Orono Crown Land Trust, the Kendal/Kirby area residents act as volunteer custodians of the property, and that partnerships with the Conservation Authority and/or other organizations whose focus is on the stewardship of our natural environment be secured. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk) ,. 0-8 Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult Association forwarding a copy of the Terms of Reference pertaining to their proposed strategic plan project and requesting that Council authorize staff of the Department of Corporate Services to assist in the recruitment and hiring of an experienced, professional facilitator to help lead the strategic planning process. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Corporate Services) .' i " Summary of Correspondence - 16 - April 6, 2009 o - 9 David Corkill, advising of a serious traffic accident at the intersection of Roswell Drive and Southfield Avenue on March 29, 2009, resulting in a young woman being injured and taken to hospital; expressing concern that there is no stop sign for vehicles heading east/west on Southfield Avenue and that vehicles often acquire a high rate of speed along the long stretch of the road which is heavily populated with young children and Roswell Park on the south side; and, requesting the installation of a stop sign on Southfield Avenue to require cars to stop at Roswell Drive or to place a proper crosswalk for pedestrians to cross Southfield Avenue safely. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) 0- 10 A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Commissioner of Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of the resignation of Peter Klose, from the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and requesting Council to nominate a replacement member to the Committee and forwarding the names of interested persons for consideration. (Copy forwarded under separate cover) (Motion for Direction) 0-11 Lawson Gay, Gay Company Limited, advising of Council's denial of their request to have Maplefield Drive renamed to Rick Gay Avenue due to the Region of Durham's ruling that two streets not have similar names; advising of the recent naming of Rex Tooley Lane in Clarington which is similar to the existing Tooley Road; and, requesting Council to reconsider their decision in denying the renaming of Maplefield Drive to Richard Gay Avenue in light of recent developments. (Motion for Direction) 0-11 Debbie Robertson, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Grey Highlands, advising Council that on March 9, 2009, the Municipality of Grey Highlands adopted the following resolution pertaining to removal of local land use planning controls for renewable energy facilities: "WHEREAS the Municipality of Grey Highlands is concerned that the removal of local land use planning controls for renewable energy facilities will have a detrimental effect on the Municipality; AND WHEREAS the passage of Bill 150 will limit the ability of the Municipality to provide meaningful comment and participation in the placement of wind and other renewable energy facilities with the removal of power under the Planning Act; Summary of Correspondence - 17 - April 6, 2009 AND WHEREAS without powers under the Planning Act, the Municipality will no longer be able to require Agreements related to access, landscaping, and securities for renewable energy projects; AND WHEREAS the Municipality will no longer be able to address the needs of the local area in such an Agreement. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Grey Highlands requests that the Province undertake a comprehensive review of the potential health and land use impacts (including property values) to the General Public associated with the placement of all Renewable Energy Facilities; and review the proposal to remove local land use planning controls under the Planning Act through Bill 150," (Motion for Direction) 0-12 Debra B. Roth, Clerk, Municipality of South Bruce, advising Council that on March 10,2009, the Municipality of South Bruce adopted the following resolution pertaining to Provincial funding to Ontario's Conservation Authorities: "WHEREAS all citizens of Ontario benefit, value and continue to demand increased services from Ontario's thirty six (36) Conservation authorities in their mandated areas of water, source water and environmental protection; AND WHEREAS provincial funding to Ontario's Conservation Authorities has decreased by 87% since 1992 - (MNR funding transfer to C.A.'s - 1992 = $58,900.000 - 2005 = $7,600,000) AND WHEREAS due to the shortfall in provincial funding; member municipalities now are required to fund approximately 40% of the Ontario Conservation Authorities budgets; AND WHEREAS this results in an unfair per capita cost burden on property owners; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of South Bruce request the following action: 1. THAT Conservation Ontario implement and prioritize a major lobby effort against the Provincial Government and MNR to demand fair funding. Summary of Correspondence - 18 - April 6, 2009 0-13 0-14 2. THAT our MPP's support this mandate and demand the government significantly increase funding to the thirty six Ontario Conservation authorities; and THAT this resolution be forwarded with a request for action to: Conservation Ontario Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Local MPP's Saugeen Valley and Maitland Valley Conservation Authorities Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all AMO member municipalities requesting their support." (Motion for Direction) Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative & Information Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on March 9, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to the "Put Food in the Budget" Campaign: "THAT the Town of Ajax supports the "Put Food in the Budget" campaign which calls for the addition of $100.00 per month Healthy Food Supplement to the Basic Needs Allowance as a down payment on closing the gap between social assistance incomes and the cost of healthy eating; and THAT Premier of Ontario, Ministers of Children and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Finance, Health and Long Term Care and Health Promotion, Durham Region, Durham MPPs, Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, 25 in 5 Network, AMO, Social Planning Network be so advised." (Motion for Direction) Mary Masse, Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, advising Council that on March 10,2009, the Town of Lakeshore adopted the following resolution pertaining to imposing a restriction on municipal drain construction: 'WHEREAS a restriction on municipal drain construction has been imposed for the period from March 15 to June 30 on all municipal drains throughout the Province; Summary of Correspondence - 19 - April 6, 2009 AND WHEREAS this restriction is causing delays and additional costs to drainage and road construction projects in the Town of Lakeshore; AND WHEREAS this restriction has resulted in inefficient utilization of equipment and manpower resources; AND WHEREAS the application of the Endanqered Species Act and the Species at Risk Act causes further delay and costs to drainage projects and road construction projects; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Lakeshore Council request the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of Natural Resources, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and Conservation Ontario review each municipal drain project in a timely fashion and properly determine the appropriateness of applying the Ministry of Natural Resources fish spawning restriction window and the regulations contained within applicable Federal and Provincial Acts. FURTHERMORE, a copy of this motion be forwarded to MP Jeff Watson, MPP Bruce Crozier, Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in Ontario for their consideration." (Motion for Direction) ~ KAWARTHA CONSERVATION 1- 1 Minutes of Meeting #3/09 Meeting #3/09 was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Kawartha Conservation office. Chair McMillen called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Present: Jim McMillen, Chair Donna Villemaire, Vice-chair Peter Franzen Lynn Philip Hodgson David Marsh Lloyd Robertson Alex Ruth Regrets: Ron Hooper Larry O'Connor Staff: Wanda Stephen, Acting CAO Mark Majchrowski, Director, Watershed Management Dave Pridham, Manager, Environmental and Technical Services Kristie Virgoe, Manager, Environmental Protection and Restoration I Adoption of Agenda Resolution #29/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Franzen Alex Ruth Resolved, That, the agenda for Meeting #3109 be adopted as received. CARRIED I Declaration of Pecuniary Interest None declared. i " I Adoption of Minutes Resolution #30109 Moved by: Seconded by: Lloyd Robertson Peter Franzen Resolved, That, the minutes for Meeting #2/09 be adopted as received. CARRIED KAWARTHA CONSERVATION MEETING # 3/09 FEBRUARY 18TH ,2009 PAGE 2 OF 6 Delegation - Mr. Cirone Mr. Wakeford appeared before the Board on behalf of Mr. Cirone, whose permit application was denied, and provided a history of the property. An "as built permit" is being sought from the City of Kawartha lakes who advised that a permit from Kawartha Conservation is necessary. Delegate advised that Mr. Cirone cannot finish the interior or move forward with his plans for rezoning to a multi-unit building without approval from Kawartha Conservation. The delegate indicated that this permit does not change the use of the building at this time. Mr. Majchrowski agreed that there is no increase in the footprint, however, the permit would allow for the increase in livable space of the dwelling, thereby increasing the potential risk. The property is already at risk, and although bordering the floodplain, depths at the access way to the structure are greater than 1 metre, which is greater than guidelines for ensuring safe access to, and egress from, the property. Resolution #31/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Donna Villemaire Alex Ruth Resolved, That, the deputation be received and if the report is reviewed the delegate be informed. CARRIED I Ratification of Permits A list of permits to be ratified was provided to the members of the Board. Resolution #32/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Lloyd Robertson Peter Franzen Resolved, That, the attached list of Section 28 Permits issued between January 21, 2009 and February 9, 2009 by the KRCA be ratified by the Board of Directors. CARRIED I Nonquon River Subwatershed Study This item was deferred from the Board of Directors meeting of October 29, 2008. Mr. Majchrowski delivered a presentation regarding the Nonquon River Subwatershed Study and the NIT A Master Drainage Report and explained that the reason for the study is due to industrial flooding. Director Hodgson suggested that any updates be sent to the Municipality. Director Robertson asked how this study would mesh with the Source Water Protection (SWP) plan and was advised that this study will be incorporated into the reports of SWP and that SWP will enhance these plans. 2 KAWARTHA CONSERVATION MEETING #3/09 FEBRUARY 18TH ,2009 PAGE 3 OF 6 Nonquon River Subwatershed Study continued Resolution #33/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Franzen Lynn Hodgson Resolved, That, the Board of Directors endorses the Nonquon River Subwatershed Study and NIT A Master Drainage Report; and That, the staff be directed to work with partners to implement the plan. CARRIED I Nonquon Fisheries Management Plan This item was deferred from the Board of Directors meeting of October 29,2008. :~ ' i~ Resolution #34/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Lynn Philip Hodgson Dave Marsh Resolved, That, the Nonquon Fisheries Management Plan be deferred to the next meeting of the Board on March 25,2009. CARRIED I Administrative Procedures A discussion took place regarding the conduct of meetings and the administrative procedures currently in place, specifically Section 0 (Executive Committee) and Section F-1 (tie vote). Robert's Rules state: "On a tie vote the motion is lost, and the chair, if a member of the assembly, may vote to make it a tie unless the vote is by ballot. The chair cannot, however, vote twice, first to make a tie and then give the casting vote. Resolution #35/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Lloyd Robertson Peter Franzen Resolved, That, Robert's Rules be followed for section F-l, voting procedures. CARRIED #36/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Donna Villemaire Lloyd Robertson Resolved, That, Section 0 executive committee, be removed from the administrative procedures. CARRIED 3 KAWARTHA CONSERVATION MEETING #3/09 FEBRUARY 18TH ,2009 PAGE 4 OF 6 I 2009 Meeting Schedule The Board members reviewed the 2009 meeting schedule and discussion took place surrounding the dates and times of meetings. As the Chair is unable to attend four of the scheduled meeting dates, the Board may consider rescheduling these meetings. Resolution # 3 7109 Moved by: Seconded by: Lloyd Robertson Alex Ruth Resolved, That, the 2009 meeting schedule reflect day time meetings starting at 1 pm to be reviewed at the next meeting. CARRIED I 2009 Preliminary Budget Ms. Stephen advised that the 2009 Preliminary Budget has been prepared by staff for circulation to member municipalities, who have a 30 day review period. The Board members were each provided with a copy and review of this document took place. Discussion ensued regarding capital projects and concerns were raised about sustainable funding for East Cross Forest beyond 2009. It was suggested that the Region of Durham be requested to fund East Cross Forest in future years beyond 2009. Resolution #38/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Alex Ruth Lynn Philip Hodgson Resolved, That, the 2009 Preliminary Budget document entitled "Information for Member Municipalities on the 2009 Preliminary Budget" be circulated to the member municipalities for a 30 day review period. CARRIED Resolution #39/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Lynn Philip Hodgson Alex Ruth Resolved, That, staff proceed with the land acquisitions as presented in the 2009 Preliminary Budget. A recorded vote was requested. 4 KAWARTHA CONSERVATION MEETING #3109 FEBRUARY 18TH ,2009 PACE50f6 I 2009 Preliminary Budget continued I YES NO Abstain Franzen, Peter X Hodgson, Lynn Philip X Hooper, Ron absent O'Connor, Larry absent Marsh, David X Robertson, Lloyd X Ruth, Alex X Villemaire, Donna X McMillen, Jim X ;~ CARRIED , , j Resolution #40109 Moved by: Donna Villemaire 1 Seconded by: Lloyd Robertson i I Resolved, That, the Chair and Vi<;e-chair be requested to meet with the Region of Durham with regard to funding " i , for East Cross Forest. CARRIED I Closed Session I The Board of Directors entered into closed session, to address an issue regarding an identifiable individual. Resolution #41/09 Moved by: Alex Ruth , Seconded by: Lynn Philip Hodgson , Resolved, Tha~ the Board of Directors enters into closed session. CARRIED Resolution #42/09 Moved by: Lynn Philip Hodgson Seconded by: Peter Franzen Resolved, That, the Board of Directors rises from closed session. CARRIED I Correspondence I None received. I New B usi ness I The Chair reported to the Board of his attendance at the recent Friends meeting, and their activity. The Chair also advised the members that the next meeting would be taking place on March 25, 2009 beginning with the KH-SPA meeting at 5 :00 pm. 5 KAWARTHA CONSERVATION MEETING # 3/09 FEBRUARY 18TH ,2009 PAGE 6 OF 6 I New Business continued The Chair then asked Mr. Pridham for an update on Lake Environmental Management Plans. Mr. Pridham provided the Board with a verbal report as to his activities and partnership opportunities for lake planning in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Mr. Majchrowski updated the Board on the recent flood event. I Adjournment Resolution #43/09 Moved by: Seconded by: Lynn Philip Hodgson Peter Franzen Resolved, That, the Board of Directors meeting #3(09 be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm. Wanda Stephen Acting CAO Jim McMillen Chair 6 '09MAR25 Pt1 3:49=~n CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSER V A TION AUTHORITY 1-2 M I NUT E S N O. 3 AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesdav. March 17.2009 - 5:00 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING A VENUE, OSHA W AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOl Present: G. Emm, Chair J. Drumm A. Foster R. Hooper D. Mitchell J. Neal M. Novak M. Pearce P. Perkins DlST~nON REVIEWED BY ORIGlNAL TO: /' IJ COUNCIL YCOUNCIL IJ ALE DIRECTlQIj _ATlON COPY TO: IJ MAYOR J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer D. While, Director, Corporate Services G. Geissberger, Community Outreach Coordinator R. Hersey, Director, Development Review & Regulation M. Hiynyk, General Superintendent P. Lowe, Director, Watershed Stewardship & Community Outreach G. SooChan, Director, Groundwater K. Tate, Administrative AssistantJRecording Secretary IJ MEMBERS IJ eM OF COUNCIL ,IJ CDIIMUNII'I IJ OORPORAlE IJ_' SEIMCfS SEIMCfS SElMClS IJE_ERING IJ MUNICIPAl. IJ IlFERATIO!lS SER'IICES CLERK'S IJ PI.AM'lING IJ SOUCITDR IJ TREASURY SERVICES Q OTHER -.CLEIICSFII.E AOI CE Excused: A. Cullen J. Gray R. Johnson H. Brooks, Director, Watershed Planning & Natural Heritage P. Sisson, Director, Engineering & Field Operations Absent: S. Crawford B. Nicholson ....... The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matter herein contained A. Foster declared a conflict of interest with respect to Staff Report #4791-09 and neither took part in discussion nor voted on the matter. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Res. #35 Moved by J. Neal Seconded by J. Drumm THAT the Au'horiry minutes of February 18, 2009 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 17,2009- PAGE 2 DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND REGULATION c"~~;;r=i.~~~'M) I Res. #36 MoV/i<t69'l'.''tSiimm I .,,,:"\jL,JSecoRdel'l~y Ml Pearce I ,..,'.,..D....TH~~'~ev~fiii~ed applications be approved and the respective permits be issued. I "'M1'UARRIED' L I I ".,", I . V.:iJ~ ~xciJaI5:1~il,~\f. 1 i i;;t,"L~~~l'f, L:V",?}/... ~.<J.Ji;~d;l;:w,.' t i .;]-'~J:::~~JrHt U~<:;'TQJi,;El'!lGJN~<f. D FIELD OPERATIONS (I) Staff Report #4795ii09 .__,.,'\y"in!"-!:i!l th!:.fI4ill>.4\{; nservation Areas " --' ~,j$g ~lt1. er Seconded by J. Drumm THAT Staff Report #4795-09 (attached as Schedule 4-1 & 4-2 of Mar. 17/09) be receivedfor information. CARRIED DIRECTOR, WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP & COMMUNITY OUTREACH (I) Staff Report #4792.Q9 Healthy Land, Healthy Horses Res. #38 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by R. Hooper THAT S'aff Report #4792-09 (attached as Schedule 5-1 '0 5-3 of Mar. 17/09) be receivedfor information. CARRIED M. Pearce made a request to staff to forward information regarding location of the first workshop to the Township ofScugog and to the Mayor, Township ofUxbridge. (2) Staff Report #4793.Q9 Celebrating our Past, Present & Future - 2008 Year In Review (DRAFT previously circulated to Members) Res. #39 Moved by M. Pearce Seconded by J. Drumm THAT Staff Report #4793-09 (attached as Schedule 5-4 of Mar. 17/09) be received for information; THA T Celebrating our Past, Present & FulMre - 2008 Year In Review be reviewed, and Board members provide feedback to staff by Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at which time staff will print for distribution and update the websile. CARRIED G. Emm extended thanks to staff for producing an excellent report. M. Pearce made an inquiJy to staff regarding the possibility of obtaining some old photographs reflecting the Authority's 50.year history for inclusion in the "Celebrating our Past, Present & Future - 2008 Year In Review" report. AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 17,2009 - PAGE 3 M. Novak arrived at 5:30 p.m. DIRECTOR, GROUNDWATER (I) Staff Report #4794-09 CTC Source Water Protection - SPC Acceptance ofCLOCA Tl Water Budget Report Res. #40 Moved by A. Foster Seconded by P. Perkins THAT Staff Report #4794-09 (attached as Schedule 6-1 to 6-11 0/ Mar. 17/09) be received/orin/ormation. CARRIED G. SooChan answered questions from members; discussion ensued. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (1) Staff Report #4796-09 Lynde Shores Conservation Area . CLOCA Purchase from Smsko et 01- 59.51 acres G. Emm congratulated R. Powell in successfully obtaining funding from Ducks Unlimited Canada. Res. #41 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by R. Hooper THAT Staff Report #4796-09 (attached as Schedule 7-1 of Mar. 17/09) be received for information. CARRIED P. Perkins instructed staff to send a letter to Ducks Unlimited Canada extending thanks and appreciation of their support ofland acquisition projects at Lynde Shores Conservation Area. G. Emm made an inquiry as to the appropriateness of signage in future at the location of the above noted land acquisition in Lynde Shores Conservation Area; discussed ensued. J. Drumm was excused at 5:40 p.m. MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS In reply to an inquiry from P. Perkins re the delegation made at the Authority's February 18/09 meeting, R. Powell indicated staffare currently working on the matter and plan to report back at the next Board of Directors meeting scheduled for April 21/09. ADJOURNMENT Res. #42 Moved by J. Neal Seconded by M. Novak THAT ,he meeting adjourn. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Sl. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 3, 2009 6:00 p.m. - Sl. Mary's Cement Technical Centre 1-3 Attendees: Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association John Roxborough, Port Darlington Community Association Ruben Plaza, Environmental Manager, Sl. Marys Cement Candice Kay, Human Resources Manager, Sl. Marys Cement Martin Vroegh, Corporate Environment Manager, St. Marys Cement Michael Smith, Quarry Manager, Sl. Marys Cement Cindy Strike, Municipality of Clarington Willie Woo, Member of Municipality of Clarington Council Guests: Phil Dunn, MOE Regrets: Rick Rossi, Port Darlington Community Association Ernest Birnie, Wilmot Creek Residents Association Wilson Little, Director of Engineering, lands and Environment, Sl. Marys Cement I 1. Adoption of Agenda Moved by John Roxborough, seconded by Ruben Plaza. ," CARRIED 2. Adoption of a) Notes from December 2, 2008 Meeting Moved by Martin Vroegh, seconded by John Roxborough. CARRIED 3. Status of additional PM 10 dust monitoring station Ruben reported that the equipment for the new location to be installed on the 300s of Cove Road has been ordered and will be installed when spring weather permits. No exceedences were identified since the last meeting. 51. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 Page 2 I PM 10 Program 2008-2009 --I 140 120 '" 100 E ii; E 80 co ~ '" 0 60 ~ " 'E 40 20 0 00 00 ~ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 '" ~ g g 0 0 g ~ 0 0 0 1]; g '" ;;; ;;; " " '" "' ;:: ;:: ~ c 0 :; ,., ,., N N N N N N N . C C :; ~ ~ . "" ~ ~ u > ~ ~ . . " . c 0 0 JJ 0 .;, ~ ~ " " 0 ~ '" 0 z 0 N ~ I II -+- Hutton Trns pt. I _._Cedar Crest I --OPG ~Limit __I 4. SI. Marys Operations Report a) Quarry . PM 10 monitoring results Ruben reported that no exceedence5 had occurred since the last meeting. . Stack emissions S02 emissions are below the 2008 target by 1,612.85 tonne5. 31-Dec-08 NOx emissions are below the 2008 target by 938.57 tonnes. 31-Dec-08 2 St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 Page 3 . Quarry dust releases Regarding the exceedence in November, Ruben reported that 5t. Marys' consultants reported that the sample was contaminated with vegetation. Ouarry operations were reduced to a single shift for aggregate hauling only between December 1, 2008 and March 2, 2009 as the kiln was shut down. Reduced operations and snow cover led to reduced dust releases. . Blast monitoring One ground vibration exceedence was recorded on November 10, a Level 2 blast on the south end of the quarry. It was noted that this was the second ground vibration exceedence in 2008, with the other being in May. No air vibration exceedences were recorded since the last meeting. It was noted that only one air vibration exceedence was recorded during 2008, with that exceedence occurring in May. · General quarry operations Quarry operations resumed during the last week of February in preparation for the kiln start up during the week of March 2, 2009. Blasting will be taking place on Level 1 & 2 of the quarry and the deeper Level 4 bench for the aggregate operation. Overburden hauling has been underway for approximatley 2 weeks as weather permits. Overburden screening should begin in the late spring/summer. Blasting frequency is approximately twice per week for cement and aggregate supply. b) Dock . Dock storage management and procedures . Monitoring of dock releases . General dock operations The plant was not operating from December through to the end of February resulting in minimal transfer of material through the dock. Dust suppressant continued to be applied to storage piles. Cold winter and snow cover helped to mitigate fugitive dust. As new storage piles are created, their position is being re-oriented to be in-line with typical wind conditions. As well, new storage piles of finer materials are designed to be wider and lower in height. 51. Marys is evaluating the use of tarps for stockpiles of fine material. 51. Marys is working with Cargo Dockers to implement a Best Management Plan for Dust Control. 3 St Marys Cement Community Relations Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 Page 4 5. Alternative Fuel Demonstration Project a) MaE posting The MaE posted the proposal on February 5 for 30 days to March 7. b) Implementation schedule 51. Marys does not have a project implementation schedule, pending a forecast on sales and cement plant production schedules. 6. Community Concerns a) Received by 51. Marys and the Municipality of Clarington b) Responses provided Neither 51. Marys nor the Municipality of Clarington has received any complaints since the last meeting. 7. Community Outreach a) Contacts database Candice reported that she has received about 25 responses from residents. b) Newsletter 51. Marys has not prepared a newsletter but will do this year. 8. Other Business SI. Marys will be participating in the global energy conservation measure scheduled for 8 pm on March 28 by turning off lighting not required for operations or security. 9. Next Meeting June 9, 2009 6:00 pm 51. Marys Technical Centre 4 ClARINGTON AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Barrie Gary Jeffery Donald Rickard Ted Watson Jennifer Knox Ross McMaster Eric Bowman Brenda Metcalf Mark Bragg Mary Ann Found Councillor Gord Robinson . 1-4 REGRETS: Henk Mulders Orwin Bandstra i , Adoption of Aqenda Chair called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. STAFF: Faye langmaid 09-07 09-08 tcalf, seconded by Tom Barrie nutes of the February 12, 2009 meeting be approved." Carried Business Y2 loads resolution. Council referred to Directors of Engineering and Operations. Fred Horvath would like a couple of members to sit down and meet with Tom Barrie, Ted Watson, Gary Jeffery, and Councillor Robinson volunteered to meet with Fred. Balewrap disposal. Issues with Ritson Road site have been reported to Durham Region and are to have been addressed. Eric is taking another load in and will report at next meeting. Agricultural Hall of Fame. Gary made contact with a Shirley Saar from the Pembroke area. She was a recipient of the Agricultural Wall of Fame several years ago. She provided several other names for follow-up. Renfrew holds this event every third year at present. The OFA and several Producer Groups are in charge of it. Also received a name for a man in Pontiac County, Quebec across the river from Renfrew County. They hold their event at the Shawville Fair. Gary will contact other groups and obtain their criteria, Mary Ann will research what the Federation has done in the past and report back, DRFA previously recognized farm families. It would be more of a Regional base than just Clarington and does not have to happen on an annual basis. Hemp growers (biomass). An article from Northumberland Today was circulated about a meeting with hemp growers for the proposed processing plant in Northumberland. Depending on the location, Bowmanville will most likely be on the outskirts of the catchment area, after 70 kilometers the cost of trucking would not be economical. Tom Barrie may attend the information session, if 50 will provide an update at next meeting. The committ if it is only b busy the del that the widt 2 load restrictions in CORRESPONDENCE A letter from John O'Toole to Minister Bradley (MTO) support of the resolution put forward by the committee. REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES 407 Committee The 407 Committee Faye had a cou of the over a lane which s the 407 and committee re CC. the r and under passes. The width into consideration is 6 metres (20') per IS wider than in the previous sections of ents from the agricultural community. The underpasses. unto oad over the 407 (at the East Link) is going to be an issue e cross-section. The members noted that because this road is so hould farm equipment use it would not be appropriate, it is suggested anded since the road is scheduled for widening in the future. The agricultural lands in Hampton adjacent to Holt Road and south of the 407 will have to be accessed off of Holt Road coming down from the Sixth Concession; that is how they are accessed now, there is no way to get farm equipment in from the south. The agricultural lands on Washington Road south of the 407 will have to be accessed off of Washington will require clearing out of the road right of way from the horse farm north; currently they are accessed from the north but will be cut off. DAAC Perry Sisson attended the last meeting and provided a presentation on flood management. Durham Federation of Aq Farm Connections April 7, 8, 9, they have 48 classes coming and another 24 on the waiting list. Brenda will send poster to Faye for distribution. Everyone is welcome at the public session. Recent survey by OFA shows that there is no difference between rural and urban residents and their knowledge about agricultural practices; at one time rural residents understood agricultural practices to a greater extent than urban residents but that is no longer true. OTHER BUSINESS Durham Grows: The proposed amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan to bring it into conformity with the Places to Grow legislation includes some recommendations that go above and beyond the Places to Grow legislation. That includes the identification of potential future growth areas on the whitebelt between Bowmanville and Newcastle. AACC March 12, 2009 In addition, the Region has included in its Proposed Amendment new pOlicies to recognize food security. The Food Security Policy supports the retention of prime agricultural land. Committee members discussed the future elimination of the agricultural lands between Bowmanville and Newcastle and reiterated their position that it should be protected. Moved by Tom Barrie, Seconded by Ross McMaster 09-09 The Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington is supportive of the proposed policies and direction of the Food Security Policy, Repo No. 2009-P-17 for Durham Region; In particular the proposed amendment to Sec as follows: "Prime Agricultural Areas shall be of the Region's economy and a secure sou add a new Subsection as a significant element e thought behind the October 9th, 2008 rowing Durham tion 13.2.4 Specific Policy Area D e Proposed Amendment do not adhere to rm p~ n of prime agricultural areas and Clarington st that they be deleted from the proposal. ,I , Carried EFW: The onment Baseline Study has been released and is available on the website for review 0 icking up a CD at the Regional Headquarters. Since many of the members of the AACC provided agricultural products for the baseline study Faye reviewed the findings of the study by showing a number of the charts from the study. Essentially the baseline study provides confirmation of how high quality the agricultural products from this area are. The trace metals that should be found are being found in the right concentrations and the elements that should not be appearing are not. The Committee inquired as to what follow-up and monitoring would be occurring. At this point the recommendation of the consultants to Joint Waste Management Group and ultimately Regional Council is that no ongoing monitoring of the ambient air quality, environmental baseline and human bio-monitoring is necessary. The AACC would like to see ongoing monitoring of the environmental baseline as this directly impacts many of the members livelihoods (their crops, their produce). The EFW may have no anticipated effects but there needs to be ongoing monitoring to show that is the case, especially since many members of the public have already said that they would no longer buy local. Proving that there are no adverse effects is the only way to allay peoples' fears. It has been proven over the long term that there are no detrimental effects of Darlington, but samples are still taken and tested regularly. A resolution will be prepared and circulated for next meeting. Pesticides Act and Regulations: An article from the Windsor Star is attached to the minutes. An update on the new legislation will be provided at a future meeting (May). Assessments: The Landowners Association will be holding a meeting on Assessments on Friday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Rickard Complex. Contact Ross for more information. AACC March 12, 2009 FUTURE AGENDA April Meeting- Invite John O'Toole to provide an update, Faye to update on OPG New Build May Meeting- Gary will provide an update on the Pesticide Act and Regulations Moved to adjourn Eric Bowman AACC March 12. 2009 Eggheads: Clean out your desks By Dan Gardner Windsor Star Tuesday, March 10, 2009 These are tough times. We all need to economize, especially governments. So I have a suggestion for finance ministers. Fire all the scientists. All of them. Just go through the ranks of the civil service, find everyone with a PhD, and tell them to clean out their desks. Unless their PhD is in philosophy or something. Those people can keep their jobs in the mailroom. Who needs them, right? Not John Gerretsen. Recently, Ontario's environment minister announced his government's ban on the sale and use of pesticides will come into force on April 22. That's Earth Day. Apparently the minister is going to save Gaia. What makes this announcement particularly promising is that Gerretsen confirmed that one of the pesticides that will be banned is 2,4-0. One of the world's most common herbicides, 2,4-D has been used since the Second War and there's a small mountain of research on it. And what does that small mountain say about 2,4-D? Well, like all science, the evidence is often contradictory. And it's extremely complex. Figuring out what it all means is a very tough job that can only be done by highly trained people in broad consultation with other highly trained people. If ever there were a good reason for governments to employ scientists, assessing the safety of 2,4-0 would be it. And as itturns out, the federal government does employ scientists to assess the safety of pesticides. They work for Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). It further turns out that those scientists conducted a comprehensive review of the research on 2,4-0. Last spring, after the Ontario government announced its intention to ban pesticides, but before it settled which pesticides would be banned, PMRA released the conclusion of its very, very, expensive review: "There is reasonable certainty that no harm to human health, future generations, or the environment will result from use or exposure to this product." That seems pretty clear. But Gerretsen and his government weren't interested. They banned 2,4-0 anyway. This clearly demonstrates that governments don't need scientists. They're a waste of money, what with their big salaries and their labs and computers. Fire the lot of them. Think of the money we would have saved if, instead of funding PMRA to review the science on 2,4-D, the federal government had told all those Poindexters to get a real job. Drive a cab or something. Whatever. Just take your PhD and your Bunsen burners and hit the bricks. Of course this doesn't mean governments should abandon science. Oh no. Everybody loves science. Even the McGuinty government. AACC March 12. 2009 In fact, when he introduced the pesticide ban, Gerretsen cited reviews of the scientific literature produced by environmentalists and groups like the Ontario College of Family Physicians. Admittedly, the soon-to-be-unemployed scientists at the PMRA looked at the same material and found it to be deeply flawed. In fact, when I spoke to Leonard Ritter, a professor at the University of Guelph and a leading expert on pesticides, he suggested some of the people doing that work weren't qualified. "I don't offer patients advice on when they should have their gall bladder taken out. And I sometimes think it would be better if physicians, largely family physicians, who really have no training in this area at all, it would be better to leave the interpretation of the data to people who are competent to do it." Still, let's not get all worked up about "competence" and "agendas." What matters is that by firing all the government scientists and letting third parties tell politicians what the science says, taxpayers will save a bundle. Conservatives may object. But that's only because the interested third- parties informing government policy happen to be folks conservatives don't like. But different governments can turn to different third-parties. So sometimes it will be corporations deciding what the science says. Everybody except government scientists, of course. But who needs them? Right? AACC March 12, 2009 Munidpalilyof Clarington Livine Green -IIr-llrLJl'L-'-' Community Advisory Committee Committee Members Present: Amy Burke Helen Bajorek MacDonald Madison Stange Ron Collis Gordon Johnston Richard Marceau Va nessa Hughes 1-5 MINUTES February 24, 2009 Elva Reid Jonathon Wheatle Coordinators Present: Carlos Salazar, Sheila Hall, Jennifer Cooke Staff Present: Susan Hajnik, Lisa Backus Regrets: Councilor Mary Novak, Mayor Abernethy, Dave Clarke, Bill Cawker Meeting called to order: Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM Bill Cawker will replace Glen Murphy on Committee Elaine Garnet from Channel 12 has offered to have someone from Amy to follow up Committee sit for a 1 hour live talk show with Dan Carter tentatively scheduled for March 19. The focus of the interview will be the Green Living Committee with emphasis on Earth Hour activities. This is in the early planning stages and nothing is definite yet. Councillor Novak has offered to accompany Amy. Items under consideration include a possible education component. Chane I 12 Review Minutes One error noted: Elva Reid was not listed as present/absent. Business Arising Moved by Elva, 2" by Vanessa That the minutes from the November 2Sth meeting be approved with changes. Green Star Expo: Committee has decided to decline the invitation to attend this year's Green Start Expo. EAC Symposium has put together a database of Green (Environmental) Committees and grass roots groups and their websites/contact info. We now have access to this database. They are currently compiling a list of websites for these groups. When that is available we will forward the information. Green Challenge: All the commercial spots are now posted on the web http://bluetogreen.clarington.net/claringtonchallenge . htm I The web site has a request for people to tell us what they are doing to live "green". This is for businesses and individuals. New Business 2009 Workplan Feb 09 Minutes_final Sue Carried Jennifer will investigate purchasing tickets to allow committee members to attend and report back to Committee at a later meeting. Page 1 of 3 MunkipillityorClaring\oll Livinfl Green ~~/':,:ffii!~~-' Community Advisory Committee Earth Hour 2009 Correspondence MINUTES February 24, 2009 Amy is scheduled to attend Monday March 2, 2009 Council meeting to present the committee's 2009 workplan and give an Earth Hour Update. Moved by Amy, seconded by Helen That the 2009 Warkplan be approved Youth Sub-Committee - Youth Inititative Workshop report prepared and submitted to the committee for comments and suggestions. Meeting schedule to discuss the follow-up meeting in the coming months. Earth Hour sub-committee provided a draft of the press release that will be sent out shortly. Earth Hour is Saturday, March 28th, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. The Committee with the assistance of the Clarington Museum will be having a gathering on the lawn of the museum during Earth Hour. Activities will include Charles Tawes doing a reading of life in Ontario before electricity and a wandering minstrel. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to bring a flashlight. The Earth Hour poster has been created. Jennifer Cooke will produce some in-house, the bulk will be outsourced for printing. Mailing Lists have been created of groups, clubs, business to be sent Earth Hour posters. Clarington is officially registered as a participant in Earth Hour. Participants are encouraged to let uS know how they plan to "power-down" during earth hour bye-mailing cia ri ngto nea rth hou r(alcla ringto n. net. A Clarington Earth Hour group will be created on Facebook, possibly just updating last years. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) sent correspondence encouraging all municipalities to participate in World Wildlife Fun (WWF) Earth Hour and the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) Energy Conservation Week. A resolution from the City of Kingston regarding reduction of waste related to the Christmas season. Requesting the federal and provincial governments create legislation requiring all wrapping paper manufactured and sold within their jurisdiction be recyclable. The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee has an opening for one representative from Clarington. Carried Jennifer Committee to forward additional names/addresses to staff for inclusion. Madison/ Jennifer Received for info Received; to be added to next agenda. Received; to be added to next agenda. Feb 09 Minutes_final Page 20f3 Municipality of Cia ring ton Livin~ Green ~~~' ~''L,'. ~~ ,jjfi;W" ... .."",," Community Advisory Committee MINUTES February 24, 2009 New Business Clarington and the Living Green Committee will host the next Durham Sustainability Stewardship Program (DSSP) Stakeholder Stewardship meeting April 3 at the MAC. This will be the third meeting held in Durham Region. Ontario Green Energy Act: Received first Reading on Feb 23, 2009. Information sessions are being held throughout the province. DSEA is co-sponsoring THE HONOURABLE GEORGE SMITHERMAN Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Friday, March 27, 2009 at TaSCA Banquet Facility, Oshawa. Workshop Staff facilitated the second Committee workshop. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. i Feb 09 Minutes_final Committee should consider putting together a presentation, possibly our 2009 workplan. Consideration should be given to hosting a Green Energy Act Information Session UOiT willing to facilitate Green Committee participation; Jonathon and Richard to follow- up with committee. Committee to complete summary sheets; return to staff by March 11, 2009. Page 3 of 3 q~n REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2009 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) PSD-035-09 Durham Region Sustainability Forum April 17, 2009 1 (b) EGD-011-09 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for February, 2009 I (c) OPD-005-09 Clarington Pitch-In Canada Clarington Clean and Green (d) ESD-005-09 Monthly Response Report - February 2009 (e) CLD-005-09 Livestock Evaluation Status (f) FND-008-09 Mayor & Councillors' Remuneration & Expenses for 2008 2. GROWTH PLAN IMPLEMENTATION - PROPOS1=D AMENDMENT TO THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN THAT Report PSD-031-09 be received; THAT the recommendations below and the comments noted throughout Report PSD-031-09 in bold italics be endorsed as the Municipality's comments on the Region's proposed Official Plan Amendment to implement the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; THAT the Region of Durham be requested to: a) Incorporate appropriate assumptions that Clarington will be a "complete community" as defined by the Provincial Growth Plan and meets a minimum of 1 job for 3 residents within the Municipality of Clarington, a target previously endorsed by the Region of Durham in approving the Clarington Official Plan; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Report #1 2 April 6, 2009 b) Provide for additional employment lands near the Courtice Road interchange and the Durham East Link and, if necessary, make adjustments to employment area lands in north-east Pickering and Whitby to accommodate this; c) In the event the Region is unwilling to implement recommendation b), that no additional residential expansion areas be added within the Municipality of Clarington in order to provide for a better jobs-to-resident ratio in the Municipality; d) Proceed with the resolution of Deferral Area #4 in Orono for industrial lands on municipal water services; e) That a Regional Corridor designation be applied to Courtice Road from Highway 401 to Highway 2 connecting the future GO Train Station site to Highway 2 Transitway Station for the Durham East Link; f) That Greenfield density standards be appropriate to each urban area in Clarington; g) That local municipalities determine the intensification standards for historic downtowns areas in designated Regional Centres in Clarington; h) Refine phasing policies as the proposed approach will not work in Clarington and potentially other municipalities, where secondary planning areas may not be adjacent to one another and thus could all proceed simultaneously; i) The intensification target for Clarington should be reduced to 5,000 units for the 15 year period from 2015 to 2031; and j) The designation of future Employment Area and Living Area lands beyond 2031 be excluded from the Region's Proposed Amendment by deleting Section 13.2.4, Special Policy Area D and Schedule F; THAT a copy of Report PSD-031-09 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the local area municipalities; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-031-09 be advised of Council's decision. 3. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 12,2009 THAT Report PSD-032-09 be received; and THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on March 12, 2009, for application A2009-0003, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. Report #1 3 April 6, 2009 4. HIGHWAY 407 EAST ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMENTS ON THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR THE TECHNICALLY PREFERRED ROUTE THAT Report PSD-033-09 be received; THAT Report PSD-033-09 be approved as the Municipality of Clarington's comments on the Preliminary Design Plans for the Highway 407 East Technically Preferred Route; THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested: a) To include the construction of Holt Road between Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) and Concession Road 6 to a year round standard as part of the Highway 407 -related works; b) To construct the Holt Road overpass as part of the initial Highway 407 works to maintain access to agricultural fields; c) To construct a full-movement interchange at Liberty Street and the 407 Mainline; d) To incorporate into the EA a 4 lane cross-section for the Taunton Road overpass over the East Durham Link and cost-share the construction costs for the additional 2 lanes with the Region of Durham; e) To improve a portion of Washington Road north of Taunton Road to a seasonal standard to allow access to agricultural fields south of the 407 Mainline; f) To provide a sidewalk and/or bicycle lane on Solina Road south of Solina to connect to the future transitway south of the 407 Mainline; g) To provide page-wire (farm) fencing, rather than chain-link fencing, along the rural portions of the highway corridor in keeping with the rural character of the area; h) To acquire sufficient land to provide cul-de-sacs at the end of all roads terminated by the 407, and to transfer said lands to the Municipality of Clarington; and i) To prepare preliminary designs for the stormwater pond and Courtice Road interchange at the Clarington Energy Park that will be an enhancement to the business Park with appropriate gateway treatments and quality landscaping features; Report #1 4 April 6, 2009 THAT the Ministry of Transportation be advised that: a) The Municipality of Clarington supports the creation of a working group to deal with the issue of remnant parcels outside the scope of the Environmental Assessment, and that this be a specific recommendation in the EA Report submitted to the Ministry of the Environment; and b) The Municipality of Clarington requests the Ministry of Transportation to establish a liaison committee comprised of the proponent, the contractor and representatives from the Municipality, the business and agricultural community and this be included as a specific recommendation in the 407 EA Report. THAT the Region of Durham be requested: a) To commence an Environmental Assessment and allocate funding for the construction of the Courtice Road/Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) re-alignment so that the re-aligned road is in place by the time the Highway 407 East Mainline is operational; b) To agree to both the transfer of the Darlington/Clarke Townline Road north of Regional Road 4 to the Region's jurisdiction and its improvement to a Type 'B' arterial standard so that the improved road is in place by the time the new 407 interchange on this road is operational; and c) To contribute funding to the Highway 407 project to construct a 4 lane cross-section for the future East Durham Link grade separation at Taunton Road and thereby avoiding future costly reconstruction costs; THAT the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, and the Clarington Heritage Committee be thanked for their input and assistance; THAT Attachment #4 to Report PSD-033-09 form part of the Report; THAT a copy of Report PSD-033-09 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and all area municipalities in Durham Region; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 5 April 6, 2009 5. NASH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION - PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE THAT Report EGD-008-09 be received; THAT Staff proceed to finalize the detail design and tender based on the information received at the Public Information Centre to meet the spring/summer 2009 construction start schedule; and THAT all those who attended the Public Information Centre and who have contacted the Municipality as interested parties be informed of Report EGD-008-09. 6. TRANSFER OF PART 7, PLAN 10R.645 AND RECIPROCAL ACCESS EASEMENTS FOR SILVER STREET/HOME HARDWARE PARKING 160 CHURCH STREET THAT Report EGD-012-09 be received and approved; THAT the agreement in principle, as amended, contained in Attachment 1 to Report EGD-012-09 be ratified and approved by the Municipality of Clarington; THAT the Municipality of Clarington accept the transfer of Part 7 on Plan 10R-645 (673 sq. ft.) for a nominal consideration from Syvan Developments Limited; THAT conditional on Syvan Developments Limited satisfying Recommendation 5, the Municipality of Clarington grant Syvan Developments Limited an easement in Easement Area #1 shown on the sketch contained in Attachment 3 to Report EGD-012-09 to permit vehicular and pedestrian access to Syvan Developments Limited, its lessees, licensees, employees, contractors, and members of the public access to and from Part 10 on Plan 1 OR-645 to and from Silver Street for a nominal consideration, subject to the terms set out in section 1.10 of Report EGD-012-09; and THAT the Municipality of Clarington accept the transfer by Syvan Developments Limited of an easement for a nominal consideration, in Easement Area #2 shown on the sketch contained in Attachment 3 to Report EGD-012-09 to permit vehicular and pedestrian access by the Municipality, its employees, contractors, agents, licensees and members of the public access to and from Parts 1, 2,4, 5 and 9 on Plan 1 OR-645 to and from 160 Church Street, subject to the terms set out in section 1.11 of Report EGD-012-09. Report #1 6 April 6, 2009 7. OLD SCUGOG ROAD RECONSTRUCTION - PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE THAT Report EGD-013-09 be received; THAT Staff proceed to finalize the detail design and tender based on the information received at the Public Information Centre to meet the spring/summer 2009 construction start schedule; and THAT all those who attended the Public Information Centre and who have contacted the Municipality as interested parties be informed of Report EGD-013-09. 8. AUTO MALL SUBDIVISION, BOWMANVILLE, PLAN 40M.2171, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY.LAW', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS THAT Report EGD-014-09 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2171; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-014-09, assuming a certain street within Plan 40M-2171 as public highway. 9. TENDER CL2009.5, HIGH FLOAT RESURFACING THAT Report COD-025-09 be received; THAT Miller Paving Limited, Gormley, Ontario with a total revised bid in the amount of $733,206.60 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2009-5, be awarded the contract for the 2009 High Float Resurfacing as required by the Operations Department; THAT funds required in the amount of $859,706.60 (which includes $733,206.60 tendering, engineering, administration and contingencies) be drawn from the Department of Operations, 2009 Capital Budget Rural Road Resurfacing account # 110-36-330-83680-7401; and THAT pending satisfactory pricing and service the contract is extended for an additional one year. Report #1 7 April 6, 2009 10. CL2009-9, ONE (1) 60,000 G.V.w. TANDEM DIESEL DUMP TRUCK CIW PLOW EQUIPMENT THAT Report COD-026-09 be received; THAT Winslow Gerolamy Motors Limited, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $190,352.16 (plus G.S.T.) after trade, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2009-9, be awarded the contract to supply one (1) 60,000 G.V.W. Tandem Diesel Dump Truck c/w Plow Equipment, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Operations Department; and THAT the funds required in the amount of $190,352.16 (plus G.S.T.), be drawn from 2009 Capital Budget account number 110-36-388-83642-7401. 11. CO-OPERATIVE TENDER T257A-2008, SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF DOMESTIC FURNACE OIL THAT Report COD-027-09 be received; THAT Ultramar Limited, Belleville, Ontario with an approximate annual value of $32,493.75, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications be awarded the Municipality of Clarington requirements for Co- operative Tender T257A-2008 Supply and Delivery of Domestic Furnace Oil for a three year term; THAT pending satisfactory pricing and service the contract be extended for an additional two years; and THAT funding be provided from the current year's respective departments Operating Budgets. 12. CL2009-10, ONE (1) 43,000 G.V.W. SINGLE AXLE CAB AND CHASSIS CIW SNOW PLOW EQUIPMENT AND U DUMP BODY SPREADER THAT Report COD-028-09 be received; THAT Winslow Gerolamy Motors Limited, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $198,142.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2009-1 0, be awarded the contract to supply one (1) 43,000 G.V.w. Single Axle Chassis c/w Snow Plow Equipment and U Dump Body Spreader, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Operations Department; and THAT the funds required in the amount of $198,142.00 (plus G.S.T.), be drawn from 2009 Capital Budget account number 110-36-388-83643-7401. Report #1 8 April 6, 2009 13. ADDENDUM TO REPORT COD-015-09 - GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX LEASE SPACE - COMMUNITY CARE DURHAM THAT Addendum to Report COD-015-09 be received; and THAT the proposal from Community Care Durham to lease the vacant space at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex With the project funding of $600,000 from the General Municipal Purpose Reserve be denied. 14. TENDER TO LEASE SPACE AT THE GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX THAT staff be directed to issue a tender for lease of space at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex which was formerly occupied by Total Hockey. 15. DELEGATION - ALICE GROTTOLl AND CATHY GOWLAND - REGARDING 211 SERVICE DELIVERY THAT the delegation of Alice Grottoli and Cathy Gowland be received with thanks. 16. DELEGATION - RICHARD WARD - REGARDING REQUEST FOR DETAILED JUSTIFICATIONS FROM MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION (MPAC) FOR PROPERTY TAXES THAT the delegation of Richard Ward be received with thanks; and THAT Mr. Ward be advised that his request for the Municipality to ask MPAC, on his behalf, for detailed justification for all reassessments that have occurred on his property is denied and that the reasons for this denial are: he has filed requests for reconsiderations, has resolved those with MPAC, has signed off agreeing to all of them, and filing for reconsiderations is the mechanism to get the details of the values of every component on his property. 17. DELEGATION - JIM RICHARDS - REGARDING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS BY REGIONAL COUNCILLORS AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL THAT the delegation of Jim Richards be received with thanks. 18. DELEGATION - LINDA GASSER - REGARDING ENERGY-FROM-WASTE MONITORING THAT the delegation of Linda Gasser be received with thanks. 19. EARTH HOUR THAT the staff of the Bowmanville Museum and the Green Committee be thanked for their efforts with regards to the Earth Hour event held in Clarington on March 28, 2009, which included a tour of the historic sections of BowmanviUe highlighting life before electricity. Report #1 9 April 6, 2009 20. HIGHWAY 407 EAST EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION T1MELlNE THAT the Minister of Transportation and the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure be requested to confirm that the Highway 407 East Extension will be constructed from Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 in Clarington as one project in its entirety, including the Durham East Link, and provide a timeline for the construction. 21. COUNCIL/COMMITTEE REPORTING AND MEETING STRUCTURE WHEREAS the Current Standing Committee Structure includes one standing Committee, being the General Purpose and Administration Committee; WHEREAS the current meeting and reporting structure, being Committee and Council alternating weeks, presents timeline challenges for both staff and Council for investigation and preparation for the meetings; WHEREAS valuable senior staff resources are tied up attending Committee meetings regarding issues not pertaining to their department; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO and Municipal Clerk be directed to investigate and report back to GPA, prior to the summer recess, on options to modify the current standing committee structure, streamline meetings, and improve reporting efficiencies; and 1; THAT the options considered include a three week schedule as follows: . week 1 day committee meeting addressing planning matters, · week 2 day committee meeting addressing balance of agenda matters, and · week 3 night Council Meeting. 22. REQUEST FOR A 90-DAY COMMENTING PERIOD REGARDING PROPOSED ENERGY-FROM-WASTE INCINERATOR THAT the Municipality of Clarington request of the Region of Durham that a 90-day commenting period be included as part of the Environmental Assessment Submission to the Ministry of the Environment for the proposed incinerator. 23. DELEGATION - LINDA GASSER - REGARDING ENERGY-FROM-WASTE HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT THAT the delegation of Linda Gasser be received with thanks. Report #1 10 April 6, 2009 24. SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CLARINGTON TASK FORCE ON ATTRACTING HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES TO CLARINGTON THAT Report PSD-034-09 be received; and THAT the Clerk's Department be directed to send correspondence inviting those individuals listed in Report PSD-034-09, and the additional names put forth by Members of Committee, to apply to serve on the Clarington Task Force on Attracting Higher Education Facilities in Clarington. SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS APRIL 6, 2009 BY-LAWS 2009-041 Being a By-law to authorize the acceptance of the transfer of certain land from Syvan Developments Limited to the Municipality of Clarington, the transfer of an easement access to Syvan Developments Limited and acceptance of an easement of access from Syvan Developments Limited in connection with the improvement of the municipal parking lot at Church and Silver Streets, Bowmanville (Item 6 of Report #1 ) 2009-042 Being a By-law to to assume a certain street within the Municipality of Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 8 of Report #1) ATTACHMENT TO FOLLOW I I ii , i , i i HANDOUTS/CIRCULA TIONS COUNCIL CWilJgron MEMO CLERK'S DEPARTMENT To: Mayor Abernethy and Members of Council From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk Date: April 3, 2009 COUNCIL AGENDA - APRIL 6, 2009 Subject: Please be advised of the following additions to Monday's meeting: DELEGATIONS See final list of Delegations attached. CORRESPONDENCE Attached please find a revised Summary of Correspondence. The original Summary had listed two items of correspondence as D - 11. The revised Summary has been corrected to reflect the correction to the numbering. I apologize for this oversight. In addition, three items of Correspondence (D - 16, D - 17 and D - 18) have been added to the Summary fo VI at Monday's meeting. Patti L. Barrie, CMO Municipal Clerk PLB:cf attachment cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 6, 2009 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation dated February 18, 2009. (Copy attached) I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 17,2009. (Copy attached) I - 3 Minutes of the St Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated March 3, 2009. (Copy attached) I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated March 12, 2009. (Copy attached) I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee dated February 24, 2009. (Copy attached) I - 6 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, providing an update on recent developments to protect the waters of the Great Lakes through the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement, an agreement to ban water diversions or transfers, with strictly regulated exceptions, strengthen water conservation and common environmental standards for regulating the use of surface or groundwater resources of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin; advising the Province will be undertaking consultation on the regulatory framework to implement the intra-basin transfer provisions of the Agreement in Ontario; and, indicating that if the municipality would like to actively participate as a member of the Municipal Sector Working Group to contact Rheanna Leckie at 705-755-5404. 1-7 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that on March 9, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to Growing Durham - Town of Ajax comments on the Regional recommended Growth Scenario: "1. THAT the Region of Durham be requested to make the following changes to the proposed Amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan and the "Growing Durham" Recommended Growth Scenario: Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 6, 2009 a) THAT the proposed designation of new urban area lands within north-east Pickering as illustrated in Schedule 'A' of the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment not be supported; b) THAT a policy be included indicating that prior to the Region's consideration of lands within the whitebelt in north-east Pickering for urban development, that a comprehensive growth management study, including an update to the Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek, an agricultural impact assessment and a financial impact assessment be completed, and that such work be undertaken as part of a future five year review of the Durham Regional Official Plan; c) THAT Schedule "A' of the proposed Amendment be revised to illustrate the land requirements for 350,000 employees as required by the Provincial Growth Plan; d) THAT population forecasts and urban land needs be revised in order to reflect the timing of new residential occupancies in Seaton, based on the progress of planning, the delivery of infrastructure, the development of employment lands prior to residential development and related Growth Plan requirements; e) THAT all Regionally based servicing and infrastructure funding required to support any urban boundary expansions be subject to area-specific Regional Development Charges to ensure that proposed servicing and infrastructure required for urban boundary expansions are not funded by Regional taxpayers, or through increases in Regional Development Charges for lands within currently designated urban boundaries; f) THAT proposed Schedule "F' to the Durham Regional Official Plan be deleted in its entirety. 2. THAT this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, Durham Region area municipalities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Energy and, Infrastructure, residents who have submitted comments with respect to the proposed Regional Growth Plan, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, all municipal Environmental Advisory Committees in the Durham Region and all municipal Agricultural Advisory Committees in the Durham Region as the Town's comments on the Growing Durham Study and the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment. Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 6, 2009 1-8 Sheila Carson, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario (TESL) thanking Council for proclaiming December 6 to 12, 2009, as "English as a Second Language Week"; indicating a calendar of events will be posted on their website www.teslontario.ora; and extending an invitation to the 37th TESL Ontario Annual Conference "Language for a Changing World" to be held December 1 to 12, 2009. 1-9 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, forwarding a copy of correspondence he received from the Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Government Services, responding to Mr. O'Toole's letter concerning changes in charitable gaming in Ontario in which the Minister indicates that significant progress has been made since 2005 and providing a synopsis of some of the more notable accomplishments. Mr. O'Toole advises he is pleased to learn that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is working with representatives of municipalities to balance the need for streamlining and simplifying administration with accountability and legal obligations. I - 10 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on March 11, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Highway 407 East Completion Environmental Assessment (EA) - Status Update and Regional Comments on the Recommended Preliminary Design: "a) THAT Joint Report #2009-J-12 be submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as the Region's comments on the recommended Technically Preferred Route for Highway 407 East Completion EA; b) THAT the Project Team be requested to provide the Region with the opportunity to review and comment on the intersection configurations and signalized intersection operations, in advance of the EA submission report; c) THAT, as previously requested, the Project Team provide an additional road crossing at Garrard Road, unless the Project Team can technically justify closing Garrard Road at the Highway 407 Mainline in terms of network connectivity and near- term and long-term traffic operations on the surrounding road network; Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 6, 2009 d) THAT the Project Team be requested to address and provide a response to the Region regarding road crossing structure issues previously identified by Regional staff; e) THAT the Region be provided an opportunity to review and comment on the initial phase of Highway 407 construction, immediately following the EA submission and in advance of detailed design; f) THAT the Ontario Ministry of Transportation be requested to endeavour to seek the necessary approvals and funding to construct the Lake Ridge Road interchange at Highway 401, and widen Highway 401 between Salem Road and the West Durham Link, concurrently with the construction of the West Durham Link by 2013; g) THAT the Project Team not preclude a full movement interchange of Highway 407 at Cochrane Street by including in the Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment Study a notation for a possible future interchange at this location; and h) THAT a copy of Joint Report #2009-J-12 be forwarded to the area municipalities and Conservation Authorities." I - 11 Alex Mitchell, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of Cambridge, advising Council that on March 2, 2009, the City of Cambridge adopted the following resolution pertaining to Health Care in the City of Cambridge: "WHEREAS Ontarians believe in the principal 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 25-year growth plan, Places to Grow; Summary of Correspondence - 5 - April 6, 2009 WHEREAS as of 2008/09 Ontarian's residing in the Local Health Inteqration Networks (LHINs) with high qrowth 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 residents of the City of Cambridge as part of the Waterloo-Wellinqton LHIN are receiving $279 less per resident in provincial funding for local hospital services when compared to the average Ontarian, which translates into a $205 million annual operating funding gap for local hospital services; 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; WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has successfully secured from the federal government greater fairness for Ontario resulting in additional funding for Ontario through the Canada Health Transfer; BE IT RESOLVED THAT in order to improve timely and local access to hospital care in the City of Cambridge and across high growth communities in Ontario, the City of Cambridge Council asks the Government of Ontario to: 1. Speed up implementation of the $100m hospital growth funding commitment ensuring that growth funding is targeted to high growth hospitals; Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 6, 2009 2. Quickly implement "Heath Based Allocation Model" (HBAM) Le., population-needs-based-funding for provincial hospital and health care services; and, 3. Develop a health care 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 City of Cambridge, High Growth Communities Mayors and Chairs, and the Waterloo-Wellington LHIN." 1-12 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to David Ullrich, Executive Director, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, advising that on March 9, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative-Update Report: "1. THAT the report entitled "Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative-Update Report", dated March 2, 2009, be endorsed. 2. THAT the draft resolution set out in Attachment 1 to this Report, as amended, be sent to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative for consideration at its 2009 Annual Meeting. 3. THAT the Durham Region Health Department be respectfully requested to contribute financially to and participate in studies of Lake Ontario's nearshore water quality at Rotary Park Beach, by conducting scientific analyses of water samples to be obtained during the 2009 swimming season, including genetic testing of Bacteroides contained in Lake water and the pore spaces in beach sand, to: i) begin a process of identifying the sources of the persistently poor water quality at this location; and ii) identify cost-effective actions that can be taken by the Town, the Region and senior governments to effectively control bacterial sources and bring about improved water quality along the Ajax waterfront. Summary of Correspondence - 7 - April 6, 2009 4. THAT the Federal and Provincial governments be strongly urged to designate the nearshore waters and shoreline of Lake Ontario at the Town of Ajax as a "Special Area Threatened by Multiple Contaminant Sources" through a new regulation under existing legislation, as part of the current review of Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem, and in the upcoming review of the Canada-Ontario Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, and that the Federal and Provincial government provide sufficient, sustained funding to the Town of Ajax, Region of Durham and other partners so the necessary cost-effective actions can be taken in the near term to curtail identified, controllable local sources of contaminants, using new and emerging testing methodologies and water treatment technologies to protect the health of the community; and, 5. THAT this report be sent to the Executive Director of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, the Wege Foundation, the Region of Durham and all Regional municipalities, the Durham Region Health Department, the Durham Region Works Department, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Minister of the Environment, Environment Canada, the Environment Commissioner of Ontario, Mr. J. Dickson, MPP, Ajax-Pickering and Mr. M. Holland, MP, Ajax-Pickering. 1-13 R. A. (Bob) Fowler, LUC Communications, forwarding a News Release dated March 20, 2009, advising of the formation of a "super- coalition" entitled the Land Use Council, collectively representing thousands of private sector landowners. The Council's mandate is to intensify promotion of comprehensive land ownership legislation in Ontario and to help balance the entrenched influence of professional lobbyists who allegedly foster government land use policies to the detriment of Ontario's economy in general and to private landowners in particular. I - 14 Debi A. Wilcox, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that on February 17, 2009, the City of Pickering endorsed participation in and community promotion of Earth Hour 2009, to be held on March 28, 2009. . I - 15 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment, advising that on March 11, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to an update on the proposed Odour Control Facility for the southeast collector truck sanitary sewer: Summary of Correspondence - 8 - April 6, 2009 "a) THAT Report No. 2009-W-15 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information; b ) THAT the Minister of the Environment be advised that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham requests that the recommended location of the Odour Control Facility as required as part of York Region's Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer project be moved to a location in York Region; and c) THAT a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Durham Region Municipalities, the York Regional Chair, local MPP's, Provincial Opposition Leaders." 1-16 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that on February 11, 2009, Regional Council received Clarington's correspondence regarding potential shovel-ready projects for Federal funding opportunities for information. 1-17 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has written to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care expressing support for the Municipality's position regarding the loss of acute care services at the Bowmanville Hospital; indicating that any reduction in the level of services available at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville would not be compatible with the rapid growth that Clarington will experience in the years ahead; and, requesting to be part of a meeting with the Minister and Mayor Abernethy to discuss acute care services at Bowmanville Hospital, if such a meeting is arranged. I - 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication dated March 17, 2009, advising the Federal government is moving forward with a two-year rule change for environmental assessments (EA) for projects that have completed provincial and municipal environmental approvals to ensure that the rules for federally mandated environmental assessments do not unnecessarily duplicate municipal and provincial environmental processes and delay infrastructure projects. The new regulations enable a complete provincial EA to be substituted for the federal environmental assessment process, with the approval of the Federal Minister of the Environment. The EA must include consideration of factors set out in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, allow for public access to EA documents, and provide for public participation. Summary of Correspondence - 9 - April 6, 2009 I - 19 Katie Cronin-Wood, Communications Lead, Central East LHIN, issuing a statement advising that the Central East LHIN is aware of the community's concerns regarding Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and of the financial challenges facing Lakeridge Health Corporation; and, indicating that the Central East LHIN is working with leaders of the organization, physicians, Ministry officials and local government leaders in developing solutions to ensure ongoing, high quality emergency care is provided to the residents of Clarington. 1-20 Martha A. Pettit, Deputy Clerk, Town of Whitby, writing to the Regional Municipality of Durham advising that on March 23, 2009, the Town of Whitby adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Growth Plan Implementation "Growing Durham" Study - Proposed Amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan: "1. THAT Planning Report Item PL 31-09 be received for information; 2. THAT staff comments contained in Planning Report Item PL 31- 09 be endorsed as the Town's comments on the proposed Durham Regional Official Plan Amendment implementing the "Growing Durham" Study; 3, THAT Council request the Region give further consideration to Section 11.3.18 of its Growing Durham Study and better reflect the definition of major transportation station area as set out in the Province's Growth Plan; and, 4. THAT a copy of Planning Report Item PL 31-09 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and Durham area municipalities." I - 21 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Mr. John Yakabuski, MPP, PC Energy Critic, suggesting that the Legislative Assembly's General Government Committee consider meeting in Durham Region for input into Bill 150, the Green EnerQY Act, as the Region is Ontario's Energy Capital, producing more than 30% of the Province's electricity supply, and stakeholders in the Energy Sector could provide input. I - 22 Anne Maxwell, expressing concern with the lack of public information sessions being held on the proposed incinerator; with the dismissal of the Site Liaison Committee and Joint Waste Management Group in addressing public comments and concerns; and, requesting that there be a public meeting as planned in May with all members of Regional Council in attendance to hear and answer residents' questions and concerns on this controversial issue. Summary of Correspondence - 10 - April 6, 2009 I - 23 Regional Chair Roger Anderson, responding to Anne Maxwell regarding the lack of public information sessions being held on the proposed incinerator and assuring her that a Public Information Session is planned to be held in Clarington in May and that he will have staff place this information on the website as soon as possible. I - 24 Marissa Kata responding to Anne Maxwell concerning the proposed incinerator, indicating that she is also discouraged with the lack of public engagement with respect to the project; advising that she feels the project lacks transparency; requesting further information on how the chemicals that will be released into the air will react with current air pollution; and, requesting that a public information session be scheduleq for all to be heard and for research to be discussed by parties on both sides of the issue. 1-25 Region of Durham Works Department News Release outlining curbside waste collection services for businesses and residences within the downtown business districts of Bowmanville, Orono and Newcastle commencing March 31,2009. Weekly garbage waste collection and blue box recycling collection is scheduled for pick-up in Bowmanville on Tuesdays, Orono on Thursdays, west of Mill Street and King Avenue West in Newcastle on Thursdays and east of Mill Street and King Avenue East in Newcastle on Fridays. Further information is available by calling 1-800-667-5671 or bye-mail at waste(Q>.durham.ca. 1-26 Laurie Swami, Director, Licensing, Generation Development Division, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), providing an update on the New Nuclear at Darlington Environmental Assessment (EA) and extending an invitation to attend the fifth round of EA Community Information Sessions providing the preliminary results of OPG's EA studies and the opportunity to provide input on work to date. Community Information Sessions will be held in Clarington on April 21, 2009 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, April 28, 2009 at the Newcastle Community Hall, May 6, 2009 at the Orono Arena and May 7,2009 at Faith United Church in Courtice. Sessions are open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with presentations scheduled for 7:00 p.m. followed by a question and answer period. I - 27 Peter Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Association (COACB), extending appreciation to Mayor Abernethy for attending their Annual General Meeting on March 13, 2009, and to Councillors Novak and Hooper and to Sharon Meredith and Skip Crosby for their assistance in officiating the election of new directors. Summary of Correspondence - 11 - April 6, 2009 I - 28 Louis Bertrand expressing concern with the uneven application of Council's Rules of Procedure concerning time limits for delegations to Council. Mr. Bertrand references the March 23, 2009, meeting in which delegations regarding the EFW incinerator environmental assessment were cut short at exactly five minutes by Mayor Abernethy, noting that delegations regarding Lakeridge Health Bowmanville appeared to be allowed more than five minutes with additional speakers not on the agenda being called to the podium. Mr. Bertrand feels that Mayor Abernethy, in his capacity of chair of the meeting, must apply the rules fairly and to listen to residents and receive their input with due respect and consideration for their concerns and apprehensions regardless of the subject matter. 1-29 M. Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture, thanking Council for forwarding information on the Prisoners of War Camp 30 and various background materials; applauding Council for taking steps to use the powers under the Ontario HeritaQe Act to recognize and protect local cultural heritage; encouraging the municipality to further use the powers provided under the Act to protect the site from demolition or alteration; and, suggesting comments regarding the importance of the site be shared with the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage, as Camp 30 was established by the wartime Government of Canada. I - 30 Gavin Battarino, Project Officer, Project Coordination Section, Ministry of the Environment, responding to Dr. Debra Jefferson, regarding her concerns with the Durham and York Residual Waste Study Environmental Assessment (EA) process; advising that the Regions of Durham and York are responsible for all activities undertaken during the preparation of an Environmental Assessment including consultation with affected parties and must follow the consultation process outlined in the approved Terms of Reference. Mr. Battarino advises that when the EA is formally submitted for review it will be assessed to assure that it has been prepared in accordance with the Terms of Reference; and, suggests that in the meantime, any concerns or comments be submitted to Jim McKay, Project Manager and Team Leader, Jacques Whitford Limited. Summary of Correspondence - 12 - April 6, 2009 1-31 Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, Growing Community Health Care Alliance, forwarding a Press Release dated March 26, 2009, announcing that an additional $10 million in annual hospital growth funding has been provided in the Provincial Budget and coupled with the $30 million provided last year, hospitals in high growth communities have now received $40 million of a $100 million commitment to provide annual growth funding to hospitals in Ontario's fastest growing communities. I - 32 Durham Region Transit forwarding a news release announcing that ridership has climbed to a total of 25 million passengers since inception in January 2006. To celebrate this event, Durham Region Transit selected one rider from each municipality and one specialized services client to receive free DRT tickets or pass and a DRT prize package. Durham Region Transit is requesting public participation as part of the Long-Term Transit Strategy (L TTS) on the future of public transit in Durham Region. For more information or to participate in tHe L TTS, visit www.durhamlonqtermtransitstrateqy,ca or call 1-877- 267-7794 ext. 226. 1-33 The Honourable Jim Watson, MPP, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announcing Ontario's investment of $622 million for social and affordable housing allocated in the 2009 Ontario Budget and advising that over the next two years, the Province and the Federal Government are making a combined investment of more than $1.2 billion for repair to social housing units and to make them more energy efficient, to create new affordable housing units for low- income seniors and persons with disabilities and to extend the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Susan McLellan, Vice President, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, advising of the 2nd Annual Rotary Ribfest to be held on the playing fields of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex from June 12 to 14,2009, and requesting permission to have a banner placed on the hydro poles, west of the railway overpass for the month of June prior to their event in support of Rotary Ribfest. (Motion to approve installation of banner and to advise Veridian) Summary of Correspondence - 13 - April 6, 2009 D - 2 Robert Walraven and Marven Whidden requesting approval to proceed with the first annual Morgandale Street Party to be held on June 6, 2009, from 1 :00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m:, advising the event involves residents of Morgandale Crescent and Hobbs Street and their friends and will entail use of swimming pools, horseshoes, live band music, bocce ball and other games, barbeques, as well as sidewalks and part of the street for dancing. The event organizers have notified all area residents, anticipate 100-150 people will attend, and confirm that $2 million liability insurance has been arranged. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 3 AI Storie, Race Director, Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic, requesting permission to host the ih Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic road race on Sunday, May 31,2009, along Green Road; advising set up will take place at M. J. Hobbs Public School from 6:30 a.m.; and, requesting police assistance with the temporary closure of Green Road. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 4 Leslie Hurley and Tammy Shiel requesting permission to close a part of Firwood Avenue for the third year to hold a neighbourhood street party on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 1 :00 a.m., June 14,2009. The event will include a barbeque on private property and children's games, with approximately 60 people attending. A rain date has been set for June 20, 2009. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Summary of Correspondence - 14 - April 6, 2009 D - 5 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups in opposition to the proposed demolition of Camp 30; forwarding suggestions on future uses; and, requesting Council to do all that is necessary to preserve the nation's historical heritage sites for future generations: a) Roy Richards b) Lauri Richards c) Dave Watt (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 6 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups expressing concern with the proposed changes to the delivery of health care in Durham and the impact on the Clarington community; advising the complexity of medical and surgical problems within the community serviced by Lakeridge Health Bowmanville requires on-site coverage by Internal Medicine and Surgical Specialists, to maintain a viable hospital and to ensure the efficient delivery of safe and effective care, it is essential that these services are enhanced, not eroded; expressing concern that the lack of on-site specialists in internal medicine will lead to the closure of the Special Care Unit, reduction in treatment options for Clarington and to the eventual closure of the hospital; that the uncertainty of the situation will further diminish the ability of Clarington to attract and/or retain quality physicians, nurses and professionals to attend to the current needs of the community; and, urging the public to speak out to all levels of government representation to ensure they are made aware of the current health care crisis facing Clarington and of the long-term effects that the erosion of local hospital services will have on the health and economic wellbeing of the Municipality: a) H. & B. Rowsell b) Pat Best c) Marion Broome d) Harry and Loraine Knox e) E. Jean Taylor f) Lois Yellowlees (Motion to thank the authors of the letters pertaining to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their letters of support; and, to refer the correspondence to all MPP's in Durham Region, to Kevin Empey, Summary of Correspondence - 15 - April 6, 2009 CEO Lakeridge Health, to Foster Loucks, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), and to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care) D - 7 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, forwarding correspondence from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, the Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the Kendal Crown Lands; expressing concern that there has been a lack of consistency in the past with respect to policies governing the use of the property which has had the effect of curtailing activities; requesting the Minister consider and respond to suggestions regarding the future of the Kendal Crown Lands; and, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to consider all options based on guidelines that the property be managed by a governance model similar to the Orono Crown Land Trust, the Kendal/Kirby area residents act as volunteer custodians of the property, and that partnerships with the Conservation Authority and/or other organizations whose focus is on the stewardship of our natural environment be secured. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk) D - 8 Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult Association forwarding a copy of the Terms of Reference pertaining to their proposed strategic plan project and requesting that Council authorize staff of the Department of Corporate Services to assist in the recruitment and hiring of an experienced, professional facilitator to help lead the strategic planning process. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Corporate Services) Summary of Correspondence - 16 - April 6, 2009 D - 9 David Corkill, advising of a serious traffic accident at the intersection of Roswell Drive and Southfield Avenue on March 29, 2009, resulting in a young woman being injured and taken to hospital; expressing concern that there is no stop sign for vehicles heading east/west on Southfield Avenue and that vehicles often acquire a high rate of speed along the long stretch of the road which is heavily populated with young children and Roswell Park on the south side; and, requesting the installation of a stop sign on Southfield Avenue to require cars to stop at Roswell Drive or to place a proper crosswalk for pedestrians to cross Southfield Avenue safely. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 10 A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., RP.P., Commissioner of Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of the resignation of Peter Klose, from the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and requesting Council to nominate a replacement member to the Committee and forwarding the names of interested persons for consideration. (Copy forwarded under separate cover) (Motion for Direction) D - 11 Lawson Gay, Gay Company Limited, advising of Council's denial of their request to have Maplefield Drive renamed to Rick Gay Avenue due to the Region of Durham's ruling that two streets not have similar names; advising of the recent naming of Rex Tooley Lane in Clarington which is similar to the existing Tooley Road; and, requesting Council to reconsider their decision in denying the renaming of Maplefield Drive to Richard Gay Avenue in light of recent developments. (Motion for Direction) D - 12 Debbie Robertson, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Grey Highlands, advising Council that on March 9, 2009, the Municipality of Grey Highlands adopted the following resolution pertaining to removal of local land use planning controls for renewable energy facilities: "WHEREAS the Municipality of Grey Highlands is concerned that the removal of local land use planning controls for renewable energy facilities will have a detrimental effect on the Municipality; AND WHEREAS the passage of Bill 150 will limit the ability of the Municipality to provide meaningful comment and participation in the placement of wind and other renewable energy facilities with the removal of power under the Planning Act; Summary of Correspondence - 17 - April 6, 2009 AND WHEREAS without powers under the Planning Act, the Municipality will no longer be able to require Agreements related to access, landscaping, and securities for renewable energy projects; AND WHEREAS the Municipality will no longer be able to address the needs of the local area in such an Agreement. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Grey Highlands requests that the Province undertake a comprehensive review of the potential health and land use impacts (including property values) to the General Public associated with the placement of all Renewable Energy Facilities; and review the proposal to remove local land use planning controls under the Planning Act through Bill 150." (Motion for Direction) D - 13 Debra B. Roth, Clerk, Municipality of South Bruce, advising Council that on March 10, 2009, the Municipality of South Bruce adopted the following resolution pertaining to Provincial funding to Ontario's Conservation Authorities: "WHEREAS all citizens of Ontario benefit, value and continue to demand increased services from Ontario's thirty six (36) Conservation authorities in their mandated areas of water, source water and environmental protection; AND WHEREAS provincial funding to Ontario's Conservation Authorities has decreased by 87% since 1992 - (MNR funding transfer to C.A.'s - 1992 = $58,900,000 - 2005 = $7,600,000) AND WHEREAS due to the shortfall in provincial funding; member municipalities now are required to fund approximately 40% of the Ontario Conservation Authorities budgets; AND WHEREAS this results in an unfair per capita cost burden on property owners; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of South Bruce request the following action: 1. THAT Conservation Ontario implement and prioritize a major lobby effort against the Provincial Government and MNR to demand fair funding. Summary of Correspondence - 18 - April 6, 2009 2. THAT our MPP's support this mandate and demand the government significantly increase funding to the thirty six Ontario Conservation authorities; and THAT this resolution be forwarded with a request for action to: Conservation Ontario Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Local MPP's Saugeen Valley and Maitland Valley Conservation Authorities Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all AMO member municipalities requesting their support." (Motion for Direction) D - 14 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative & Information Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on March 9, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to the "Put Food in the Budget" Campaign: "THAT the Town of Ajax supports the "Put Food in the Budget" campaign which calls for the addition of $100.00 per month Healthy Food Supplement to the Basic Needs Allowance as a down payment on closing the gap between social assistance incomes and the cost of healthy eating; and THAT Premier of Ontario, Ministers of Children and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Finance, Health and Long Term Care and Health Promotion, Durham Region, Durham MPPs, Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, 25 in 5 Network, AMO, Social Planning Network be so advised." (Motion for Direction) D - 15 Mary Masse, Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, advising Council that on March 10, 2009, the Town of Lakeshore adopted the following resolution pertaining to imposing a restriction on municipal drain construction: "WHEREAS a restriction on municipal drain construction has been imposed for the period from March 15 to June 30 on all municipal drains throughout the Province; Summary of Correspondence - 19 - April 6, 2009 AND WHEREAS this restriction is causing delays and additional costs to drainage and road construction projects in the Town of Lakeshore; AND WHEREAS this restriction has resulted in inefficient utilization of equipment and manpower resources; AND WHEREAS the application of the Endanaered Species Act and the Species at Risk Act causes further delay and costs to drainage projects and road construction projects; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Lakeshore Council request the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of Natural Resources, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and Conservation Ontario review each municipal drain project in a timely fashion and properly determine the appropriateness of applying the Ministry of Natural Resources fish spawning restriction window and the regulations contained within applicable Federal and Provincial Acts. FURTHERMORE, a copy of this motion be forwarded to MP Jeff Watson, MPP Bruce Crozier, Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in Ontario for their consideration." (Motion for Direction) D - 16 - Gail Dowsett, requesting Council to maintain their vote against spending funds to retrofit the former Total Hockey space to accommodate the leasing requirements of Community Care Durham. (Motion to advise of actions taken with respect to Report COD-015-09- Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space - Community Care Durham - Item 13 of Report #1 ) D - 17 - Ian and Beth Robinson advising they are opposed to Council spending $600,000 of taxpayers' money to renovate space at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex for lease by Community Care Durham and expressing concern that an alternative business proposal for the use of the Total Hockey space as a gym generating taxation revenue was not approved. (Motion to advise of actions taken with respect to Report COD-015-09 - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space - Community Care Durham - Item 13 of Report #1 ) Summary of Correspondence - 20 - April 6, 2009 D - 18 Douglas Cronk, requesting Council to review the manner in which Clarington's representative is appointed to Veridian Corporation's Board of Directors to ensure that the most qualified directors are appointed to the Board; advising that many municipalities do not appoint elected officials to their utility boards and that those who do consider this to be part of their elected duties for which they are already compensated; acknowledging that large utility boards pay more than typical municipal boards and committees making this a very attractive board appointment for elected officials; but, expressing concern that due to the complexity and potential liabilities associated with the utility business, this practice does not necessarily attract the most qualified directors. (Motion for Direction) FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS April 6, 2009 a) Jim Richards Regarding Rules of Procedure and Delegation Time Limits (Correspondence Item I - 28) b) Libby Racansky Regarding Nash Road Reconstruction - Public Information Centre (Item 5 of Report #1) c) Brent Farr, Executive Director, Community Care Durham - Addendum to Report COD-015-09 - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space - Community Care Durham (Item 13 of Report #1) d) Peter Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Association - Addendum to Report COD-015-09 - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space - Community Care Durham (Item 13 of Report #1 ) e) Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult Association - Addendum to Report COD-O 15-09 - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space - Community Care Durham (Item 13 of Report #1) f) Ron Collis - Earth Hour (Item 19 of Report #1) HOJ\cJ- GLJ ~ Ofri\ ~/'O9 Additional Notes to Schedule '0' Report # COO-015-09 (Addendum) Community Care Durham Proposed Lease - GBRRC April 6, 2009 First 10 Year Lease Base Rent of $11.00 I Square Foot to The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington over a 10 year period - GST Extra $550,550 Total Leasehold Improvement Cost Estimate Including Allowances - GST Extra $600,000 Community Care Durham's Contribution Towards Leasehold Improvements - GST Extra $52,552 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington's Maximum Contribution - GST Extra $547,448 Actual Revenue to The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in the first 10 years $3,102 Util ity Costs Total Estimated Utilities Cost over a 10 year period - GST Extra $195,640 Total Community Care Durham Contribution Towards Utilities over a 10 year period - GST Extra $197,697 Estimated Additional Revenue to The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in the first 10 years $2,057 First 10 Year Lease plus a 10 Year Option to Renew Sase Rent of $11.00 I Square Foot to The Municipality of Clarington over a 20 year period - GST Extra $1,101,100 Total Leasehold Improvement Cost Estimate Including Allowances - GST Extra $600,000 Community Care Durham's Contribution Towards Leasehold Improvements - GST Extra $52,552 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington's Maximum Contribution - GST Extra $547,448 Actual Revenue to The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington over 20 years $553,652 NOTE: Utility Costs are based on 1 year actual and extended to a 10 year term using a 10 year average inflation factor. 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