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Council Meeting Minutes
APRIL 6, 2009
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 6, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Novak led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
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On March 31, 2009, he attended a meeting hosted by the Municipal Clerk’s
Department at the suggestion of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
regarding lottery licensing requirements. The meeting was well attended and
very informative. Councillor Hooper expressed thanks to Patti Barrie,
Municipal Clerk, Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk and Carol Rossi, Clerk II
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The Clarington Older Adult Association Variety Night held this past weekend
was a total sell-out. Councillor Hooper advised performers donated their time
and indicated how refreshing it was as an entertainer to see an entire room of
seniors singing along with the performers. He extended congratulations to
Angie Darlison, Peter and Norma Evans and all the people at the Clarington
Older Adult Association
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On May 2, 2009, the Historic Downtown Bowmanville BIA will be hosting
Maplefest
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Councillor Hooper expressed appreciation to staff of the Operations
Department and Engineering Services Department for their response in
addressing flooding concerns
Councillor Novak extended appreciation to Peter Evans and Angie Darlison,
Clarington Older Adult Association for the very enjoyable Variety Night. She also
echoed the comments of Councillor Hooper regarding staff’s response to the flooding
on the weekend with respect to road closures, ditches and culverts and expressed
appreciation to Operations Department staff.
Councillor Foster announced that on April 16, 2009, CLOCA will be hosting an
Amphibian Monitoring Workshop at the Hampton United Church at 7:00 p.m. and on
April 25, 2009 the public is invited to an Earth Day Tree Planting event from 9:00 a.m.
until noon at the Lynde Shores Conservation Area.
Councillor Trim announced that a Public Information Session will be held on
May 12, 2009, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex on the Proposed Energy-
From-Waste Facility. Further information will be forthcoming. He also advised that
construction on Mill Street from Highway 2 at the four corners in Newcastle to the
Bridge at Highway 401 is anticipated to begin in early May.
Mayor Abernethy advised of the success of the Rotary Auction held at the Garnet B.
Rickard Complex on Saturday evening and of the Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event
held at the Orono Town Hall. He also attended Holy Trinity Secondary School’s
production of Disney’s High School Musical produced and directed by the students
and staff of the school.
Councillor Trim also announced that on April 4, 2009, the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority and the Ontario Federation of Angler’s and Hunters held their
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20 Annual Conservation Dinner and Auction. This year’s proceeds will be put
towards the construction of the new centre opening in September, 2009.
Councillor Hooper advised that the A & P has changed its name to Metro and thanked
Mayor Abernethy for attending the opening.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-182-09
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 23, 2009, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
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PRESENTATIONS
Margaret Clayton, Vice-Chair, Durham Region Energy-From-Waste Site Liaison
Committee (EFW-SLC), addressed Council on behalf of Richard Walli, Chair , who
was unable to attend this evening. Ms. Clayton stated Site Liaison Committee
meetings were held on November 5, 2008, January 14, 2009 and March 4, 2009 to
receive deputations and presentations and to review studies completed to date. She
stated Committee members will be reviewing all information in formulating
recommendations and noted as there are no Committee recommendations at this
time, any opinions expressed during the presentation are personal and not a reflection
of the Committee.
Ms. Clayton provided an overview of business conducted at the meetings. Over the
course of meetings, the Committee has received presentations from the Consultants
on the project background, the Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference and
submission timeline, the EA process, site specific studies completed or in the process
of completion, environmental surveillance and the RFP process. Public deputations
have been made to the Committee and questions and comments have been received
from the public. Ms. Clayton responded to concerns regarding the posting of study
documents and minutes to the website and the availability of study reports.
Ms. Clayton stated a meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
at Regional Headquarters to review and discuss submissions and studies and to
formulate suggestions or recommendations to the Joint Waste Management Group.
In response to questions, Ms. Clayton confirmed that it is the Committee’s intention to
have an open and transparent process and to welcome citizen engagement. She
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indicated that delegations would be received at the meeting of April 8 following which
the meeting would be open for questions.
Saurabh Srivastava, Student, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and
Evan Kitchen, Durham College Alumni addressed Council on behalf of the Omega
Solar Team. Mr. Srivastava stated the development of the solar car is a dual
collaborative project of the UOIT and Durham College and the Solar Car Challenge
occurs every two years where teams race over 3,000 km in the Australian outback
from Darwin to Adelaide. He noted many universities and corporations from around
the world participate and that Omega Solar will be participating in October, 2009.
Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Srivastava highlighted the mechanical
design of the solar car and reviewed the energy flow pattern depicting how the solar
car works. Mr. Srivastava acknowledged the support of Local 463 of the Plumbers
and Welders Union who have donated their shop in Clarington for the construction of
the vehicle. He noted their design is the first to incorporate a college and a university
and the car will be painted half blue and half green to symbolize the collaboration.
Mr. Srivastava stated the team is working with a restricted budget of $250,000 noting
some other teams have budgets in the millions. He stated their main objective is to
finish the race and is requesting financial assistance from the Municipality in support
of the project.
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In response to questions, Mr. Srivastava stated if the Municipality provided financial
assistance, a decal would be put on the car promoting the municipality on the
international stage.
DELEGATIONS
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I - 28 - Rules of
Procedure and Delegation Time Limits. Mr. Richards expressed concern that
Mayor Abernethy is not applying the rules of Council consistently and fairly. He
questioned why during some delegations, Mayor Abernethy interrupts to advise the
delegate of time remaining, but in other cases allows the delegate to speak for the full
five minute time limit and then asks them to wrap up. Mr. Richards also questioned
why, in one instance, an alternate person was not permitted to address the General
Purpose and Administration Committee on behalf of a delegate who was unable to
attend, but at the previous Council meeting a member of the gallery, who was not
listed as a delegation, was invited to come forward to address Council. Mr. Richards
stated he was only asking for fairness and for the rules to be applied equally and
consistently.
Libby Racansky addressed Council regarding Item 5 of Report # 1 - Nash Road
Reconstruction – Public Information Centre questioning the timing and positioning of
the Nash Road reconstruction and how all affected residents can be assured that the
water problems will be solved by this project. Ms. Racansky also questions if there
are plans to reconstruct Nash Road, west of Courtice Road, which is in the same or
worse condition. She feels that the bridge over the Black Creek should be repaired
first for the safety of current and future residents and that development charges
should be spent on repairing the bridge.
In response to questions, Ms. Racansky stated she feels the bridge is unsafe
especially in view of the crack in the structure.
Brent Farr, Executive Director, Community Care Durham, addressed Council
concerning Item 13 of Report # 1 - Addendum to Report COD-015-09 – Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space – Community Care Durham. Mr. Farr
introduced Sally Barrie, Administrator, Clarington Home Support and Jennifer Rusaw,
Manager of the Newcastle Day Program.
Mr. Farr stated Community Care Durham services 1,500 clients each year in
Clarington through the efforts of 500 volunteers equating to 46,000 hours supporting
such services as “Meals on Wheels”, escorted transportation, telephone checks and
friendly visiting. The Adult Day program, a program offering a safe setting for clients
to enjoy a wide variety of social and recreational programs conducted by qualified staff
and volunteers, is currently located in Newcastle and has 31 members, the majority of
which are from the Newcastle area. He stated the clients of the Adult Day Program do
not pose a threat within the facility and the security measures are for their own safety
as a number of clients are frail or suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of
dementia. Mr. Farr indicated that 65% of their funding comes from the Central LHIN
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but the remainder must be raised through fundraising efforts, the United Way, client
fees and support from the local municipalities. Mr. Farr stated their business plan is a
sound plan recovering the cost of leasehold improvements, offering stability, adding
value to the facility by establishing the best use of the premises by constructing office
space, and addressing the current shortage of space at the Clarington Beech Centre.
Mr. Farr referenced Schedule “D” to Report COD-015-09 and distributed copies of
Additional Notes to Schedule “D” highlighting a comparison of base rent, total
leasehold improvement cost estimate including allowances, Community Care
Durham’s contribution toward leasehold improvements, and the Municipality’s
maximum contribution for the first 10 year lease, utility costs and first 10 year lease
plus 10 year option to renew. Mr. Farr indicated the actual revenue to the Municipality
in the first 10 years is $3,102 and actual revenue to the Municipality over 20 years is
$553,652.
In response to questions, Mr. Farr confirmed that since they started the program they
have struggled to maintain their level of membership based on their LHIN
commitments. He stated moving the Adult Day Program to Bowmanville would
position the program central to the community and help increase membership. He
confirmed that they can accommodate up to nine staff in the Newcastle location and
the additional spacing provides the capacity to grow. Mr. Farr advised every
opportunity is taken to integrate programs to realize economies of scale.
Jennifer Rusaw confirmed the Adult Day Program offers a respite to caregivers and
provides social programs to clients.
Mr. Farr confirmed that they only receive 65% funding from the LHIN and that there
could be some confusion as to funding as the Community Care Access Centre is
funded 100% by the LHIN.
In response to questions, Ms. Barrie confirmed that they do not duplicate services
offered by the Clarington Older Adult Association.
Resolution #C-183-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to
the matter more than once.
“CARRIED”
In response to further questions, Mr. Farr confirmed that while he did not do the
property search himself, they have been looking for an appropriate facility for 2 to 3
years and that the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex location would be ideal for
their programs as there is great value in having a secure, long-term tenant.
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Peter Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Association, addressed Council
concerning Item 13 of Report #1 - Addendum to Report COD-015-09 – Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space – Community Care Durham stating he is in
attendance tonight to address Report COD-015-09 specifically on points affecting the
Clarington Older Adult Association (COAA). He stated the COAA has concerns with
the proposed lease extension for Community Care Durham offices with the open
ended nature of the lease, particularly if the Rickard Centre lease does not proceed.
Mr. Evans stated in view of the Association’s need for more space, he requested that
the lease extension be temporary until Community Care Durham relocates in the
foreseeable future and that a cap be placed on the extension to allow Community
Care to make alternative arrangements.
Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult Association addressed
Council concerning Item 13 of Report #1 - Addendum to Report COD-015-09 –
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Lease Space – Community Care Durham
requesting that Council set a precise deadline on the lease extension as she feels
having a reasonable deadline will help Community Care Durham with their search for
space. She stated operating with an open-ended lease will be distracting and cause
uncertainty and will not be helpful to Community Care.
In response to questions, Ms. Darlison stated their initial request was for six to twelve
months.
Ron Collis addressed Council concerning Item 19 of Report #1 - Earth Hour.
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Mr. Collis stated March 28, 2009, marked the 3 Annual Earth Hour and the second
year the Municipality of Clarington participated in the event. He advised for the
second consecutive year, Clarington has recorded the largest percentage drop during
Earth Hour for municipalities serviced by Veridian Corporation. Mr. Collis extended
appreciation to all who participated or helped spread the word of the event on behalf
of the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory. Mr. Collis indicated that Earth
Hour conveys a method of education and realization that there are simple things that
can be done to reduce the carbon footprint. Mr. Collis highlighted the Earth Hour
stroll, a guided historical walk organized by Charles Tawes, in which approximately 50
people participated. Mr. Collis thanked Charles Tawes, staff of the Clarington
Museum, the Municipality of Clarington, Veridian Corporation and Hydro One and
encouraged all residents to take up the challenge to lead to a greener and prosperous
community.
Resolution #C-184-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
“CARRIED”
The meeting reconvened at 9:12 p.m.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-185-09
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items I - 3, I - 9, I - 11, I - 12, I - 21, I - 25 and I - 29.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation dated February 18, 2009.
I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
March 17, 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,
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.
I - 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:
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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.
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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
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www.teslontario.org; and extending an invitation to the 37 TESL
Ontario Annual Conference “Language for a Changing World” to be
held December 1 to 12, 2009.
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;
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;
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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 - 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;
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.
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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.
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.
I - 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;
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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 - 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.
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
scheduled for all to be heard and for research to be discussed by
parties on both sides of the issue.
I - 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.
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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.
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.
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.
I - 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.
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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 (LTTS) on the future of public
transit in Durham Region. For more information or to participate in
the LTTS, visit www.durhamlongtermtransitstrategy.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.
I - 3 Minutes of the St Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
dated March 3, 2009.
Resolution #C-186-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of the St Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
dated March 3, 2009, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
I - 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.
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - April 6, 2009
Resolution #C-187-09
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 from John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, with
respect to changes in charitable gaming in Ontario, be referred to the Municipal
Clerk.
“CARRIED”
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;
WHEREAS as of 2008/09 Ontarian’s residing in the Local Health
Integration Networks (LHINs) with high growth communities are
receiving $255 less per resident in provincial funding for local hospital
services compared to residents in other LHINs in Ontario, which
translates into a $1.4 billion annual operating funding gap for local
hospital services – and these provincial funding gaps are worsening
each year;
WHEREAS residents of the City of Cambridge as part of the
Waterloo-Wellington 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;
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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;
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.”
Resolution #C-188-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the City of Cambridge with respect to hospital growth
funding be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - April 6, 2009
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
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,
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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.
Resolution #C-189-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the Town of Ajax with respect to the Great Lakes and
St. Lawrence Cities Initiative-Update Report be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
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 Energy 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.
Resolution #C-190-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT correspondence be forwarded to John O’Toole, MPP, Durham, advising
that the Municipality of Clarington would be pleased to host a meeting with the
Legislative Assembly’s General Government Committee and Mr. John
Yakabuski, MPP, PC Energy Critic, to provide input into Bill 150, The Green
Energy Act.
“CARRIED”
I - 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 by e-mail at
waste@durham.ca.
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - April 6, 2009
Resolution #C-191-09
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Region of Durham be requested for forward additional copies of the
schedule outlining curbside waste collection services for businesses and
residences within the downtown business districts of Bowmanville, Orono and
Newcastle for distribution to the businesses in the BIA’s.
“CARRIED”
I - 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 Heritage 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.
Resolution #C-192-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence I - 29 be received for information; and
THAT the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage, be advised
of the comments received in support of the preservation of the historical
Prisoners of War Camp 30 and the significance of the site to our local and
National heritage.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Items D - 16, D - 17 and D - 18 were received as handouts.
Resolution #C-193-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 9, and hand-out items D - 16 and D - 17 be
approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 2, D - 4 and D - 5.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - April 6, 2009
D - 1 Susan McLellan, Vice President, Rotary Club of Bowmanville,
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advising of the 2 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.
(Installation of banner approved and
Veridian to be advised)
D - 3 Al Storie, Race Director, Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic, requesting
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permission to host the 7 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.
(Approve provided organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
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
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e) E. Jean Taylor
f) Lois Yellowlees
(THAT the authors of the letters
pertaining to Lakeridge Health
Bowmanville be thanked for their
letters of support; and, the
correspondence referred to the
correspondence 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 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.
(Correspondence referred 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.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Corporate Services)
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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.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
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.
(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.
(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 - 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.
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Resolution #C-194-09
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the request for approval to proceed with the first annual Morgandale
Street Party on June 6, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. be denied.
“CARRIED”
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.
Resolution #C-195-09
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the request for permission to close a part of Firwood Avenue for the third
annual Firwood Avenue neighbourhood street party on Saturday, June 13,
2009, be denied.
“MOTION WITHDRAWN”
Resolution #C-196-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 4 from Leslie Hurley and Tammy Shiel
requesting permission to close a part of Firwood Avenue for the annual
Firwood Avenue neighbourhood street party on Saturday, June 13, 2009, be
referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer and the Director of Engineering
Services for a report on a policy to deal with future events addressing the
possibility of $5,000,000 insurance and liquor liability coverage.
“CARRIED”
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
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Resolution #C-197-09
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington on February 2, 2009 added to the
Municipal Register of properties of cultural heritage value and interest 2020
Lambs Road, the former Prisoner of War Camp 30 and former Training School
and Council is receiving letters and e-mails from numerous concerned
individuals; and
WHEREAS the commemoration of this nationally, provincially and locally
significant heritage resource will only be possible through the combination of
many people’s efforts; and
WHEREAS the Municipality is willing to work collaboratively with and has
contacted both the Provincial and Federal governments seeking their
commitment; and
WHEREAS the Municipality has been in contact with the property owner, who
is willing to work with all levels of government but also has a responsibility for
the safety and liability of their property and can exercise their property rights in
determining how best to secure the site; and
WHEREAS to have a sustainable redevelopment of the Camp 30 site a viable
business plan and economic development strategy will have to be developed in
collaboration with all the stakeholders; and
WHEREAS the formation of a group such as a “Friends of” or other similar
charitable organization would be able to garner much needed funding to assist
with the ultimate commemoration of Camp 30 and would be a stakeholder in
the process;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council encourages all of the
members of the public that have been writing letters to come together to form a
“Friends of” or similar group and that this resolution be sent to all the
individuals that have contacted the Municipality in regard to Camp 30 along
with an invitation to the Clarington Heritage Committee information session.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 25 - April 6, 2009
Resolution #C-198-09
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington on February 2, 2009 added to the
Municipal Register of properties of cultural heritage value and interest 2020
Lambs Road, the former Prisoner of War Camp 30 and former Training School;
and
WHEREAS Council is receiving letters and e-mails from numerous concerned
individuals; and
WHEREAS the commemoration of this nationally, provincially and locally
significant heritage resource will only be possible through the combination of
many people’s efforts; and
WHEREAS the Municipality has been in contact with the property owner, who
is willing to work with all levels of government but also has a responsibility for
the safety and liability of their property and can exercise their property rights in
determining how best to secure the site; and
WHEREAS to have a sustainable redevelopment of the Camp 30 site a viable
business plan and economic development strategy will have to be developed in
collaboration with all the stakeholders; and
WHEREAS letters and information packages were sent to the Ministers and
local representatives listed below on February 26, 2009 seeking their
assistance; and
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WHEREAS on Saturday, March 28 two of the buildings sustained significant
fire damage; and
WHEREAS there is high urgency in determining a suitable resolution for the
preservation of the site prior to additional damage or harm occurring;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federal Ministers, including
the Minister of Environment who have responsibility for National Historic Sites;
the Minister of National Defense; the Minister of Heritage & Official Languages
and the Honourable Bev Oda, MP and the Provincial Minister of Culture and
John O’Toole, MPP be informed of Council’s desire for their staff to work
expeditiously with Municipal staff and the land owner in the formulation of a
plan for the preservation of Prisoner of War Camp 30.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - April 6, 2009
D - 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.
Resolution #C-199-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Hida Manns be nominated to the Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee (DEAC) on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington for the remainder
of the 2006-2010 term.
“CARRIED”
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.
Resolution #C-200-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for reconsideration of
Resolution #C-516-08 as it pertains to Item #3 of Report #1 passed on
October 27, 2008.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-201-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the request from Lawson Gay, Gay Company Limited for the renaming
of Maplefield Drive to “Rick Gay Avenue” be approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 27 - April 6, 2009
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;
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.”
Resolution #C-202-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Municipality of Grey Highlands with respect to
removal of local land use planning controls for renewable energy facilities be
received for information.
“CARRIED”
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:
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“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.
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.”
Resolution #C-203-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Municipality of South Bruce with respect to
Provincial funding to Ontario’s Conservation Authorities be endorsed.
“MOTION LOST”
Council Meeting Minutes - 29 - April 6, 2009
Resolution #C-204-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Municipality of South Bruce with respect to
Provincial funding to Ontario’s Conservation Authorities be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
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.”
Resolution #C-205-09
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Town of Ajax with respect to the “Put Food in the
Budget” Campaign, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
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;
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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 Endangered 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.”
Resolution #C-206-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from Town of Lakeshore with respect to imposing a
restriction on municipal drain construction be received for information.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - April 6, 2009
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
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.
Resolution #C-207-09
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS Members of Council are appointed to represent the Municipality of
Clarington while sitting as a Veridian Corporation Board or subsidiary Board
Member;
NOW HEREBY BE IT RESOLVED THAT effective immediately, any current or
future Council Member who is appointed to the Veridian Board, or other like
Boards, will be considered to do so as part of their elected duties, and will not
receive compensation for such duties;
THAT if it is permissible under the by-laws of Veridian Corporation, or other like
companies, the compensation otherwise payable to current or future
Municipality of Clarington Council Members sitting on the Veridian Board, be
directed to the Municipality as revenue;
THAT travel and other reasonable reimbursement of expenses to individual
Board Members is acceptable in accordance with the prevailing policies of
Veridian Corporation or other such companies; and
THAT Veridian Corporation and the shareholder Municipalities of Pickering,
Ajax and Belleville be advised of Council’s decision.
“TABLED”
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-208-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-207-09 be tabled until the new Term of
Council commencing in 2010.
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Mayor Abernethy v
Councillor Foster v
Councillor Hooper v
Councillor Novak v
Councillor Robinson v
Councillor Woo v
Councillor Trim v
Mayor Abernethy resumed the Chair.
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 30, 2009.
Resolution #C-209-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 30, 2009,
be approved, with the exception of Items #4 and #13.
“CARRIED”
Item #4
Resolution #C-210-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
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;
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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;
“CARRIED AS AMENDED”
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-211-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-210-09 be amended by adding a new section ‘j’ as
follows:
j. To provide a report identifying the effects that changing the Highway 407
transportation model to that of a tolled road scenario will have on the
Highway 407 traffic volume forecasts and the Municipality’s road network.
“CARRIED”
The foregoing resolution #C-210-09 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
Item #13
Resolution #C-212-09
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS Members of Council deem the Community Care Durham proposal to be in
the best interest of the residents of the Municipality of Clarington;
WHEREAS the Clarington Older Adults’ Association (COAA) has communicated on
numerous occasions to the Members of Council that their organization will require, in
the very near future, additional space in order to continue to provide COAA services to
our growing community of older adults:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following recommendations
contained in Addendum to Report COD-015-09 be approved regarding the lease
extension and the agency notification:
THAT Addendum to Report COD-015-09 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with a lease extension of the Beech
Avenue Community Care Offices on a month-to-month basis at the monthly
rate of $1,404.48, plus GST;
THAT the By-law attached to Addendum to Report COD-015-09 as Schedule F
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a lease extension agreement be
approved;
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THAT Community Care Durham and the Clarington Older Adults’ Board be
advised of Council’s decision; and
THAT the Community Care Durham project to construct lease space at the
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex be approved to the recommended
upset limit of $600,000, with funding from the General Municipal Purpose
Reserve as specified in Addendum to Report COD-015-09.
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
(SEE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE)
Resolution #C-213-09
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be extended until 11:30 p.m.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-212-09 was then put to a vote and CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Mayor Abernethy v
Councillor Foster v
Councillor Hooper v
Councillor Novak v
Councillor Robinson v
Councillor Woo v
Councillor Trim v
Mayor Abernethy resumed the Chair.
Resolution #C-214-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the reconsideration of I
tem #14 of Report #1 – Tender to Lease Space at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex at this time.
“CARRIED”
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Resolution #C-215-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Item #14 of Report #1 - Tender to Lease Space at the Garnet B. Rickard
Recreation Complex be withdrawn.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT(S)
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-216-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the presentation of Margaret Clayton, Vice-Chair, Energy-From-Waste Site
Liaison Committee be received with thanks and that she be advised that Council
appreciates the update on the Energy-From-Waste project.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-217-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the presentation of Saurabh Srivastava and Evan Kitchen be received with
thanks; and
THAT the Omega Solar Team be advised of the Municipal Grant application process.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-218-09
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the delegation of Jim Richards be received for information with thanks; and
THAT staff be requested to investigate the installation of a mechanism to advise
delegations when their allotted time limit is nearing an end.
“CARRIED”
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BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-219-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2009-041 to 2009-043 inclusive;
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
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
2009-043 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Community Care Durham,
Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the leased
space at 26 Avenue, Bowmanville, ON; and
THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
“CARRIED”
NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no Notices of Motion introduced under this section of the Agenda.
OTHER INFORMATION
Councillor Robinson questioned why the Orono Arena Board received an invoice in the
amount of $1,600 for the installation of directional signage on Municipal and Regional
roadways.
Resolution #C-220-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Municipality of Clarington cover the cost of the installation of directional
signs for the Orono Arena erected on Municipal and Regional roads at a cost of
$1,600; and
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THAT staff provide a summary report as to the background of this expense.
"MOTION WITHDRAWN"
Resolution #C-221-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the matter of the cost of directional signs for the Orono Arena be referred to
staff.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-222-09
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2009-044, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 6th day of April 2009; and
THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-223-09
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:29 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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