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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/2009 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: ? 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 ? 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 Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 6, 2009 ? On May 2, 2009, the Historic Downtown Bowmanville BIA will be hosting Maplefest ? 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 th 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” Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - April 6, 2009 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 th 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - April 6, 2009 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 Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - April 6, 2009 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - April 6, 2009 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. rd 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - April 6, 2009 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: Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - 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 th 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - April 6, 2009 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - April 6, 2009 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - April 6, 2009 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - April 6, 2009 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - April 6, 2009 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - April 6, 2009 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, Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - April 6, 2009 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, nd 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 th 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 Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - April 6, 2009 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) Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - 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. (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. Council Meeting Minutes - 23 - April 6, 2009 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 Council Meeting Minutes - 24 - April 6, 2009 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 th 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: Council Meeting Minutes - 28 - April 6, 2009 “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; Council Meeting Minutes - 30 - 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 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) Council Meeting Minutes - 32 - April 6, 2009 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 33 - April 6, 2009 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) Council Meeting Minutes - 34 - April 6, 2009 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 35 - April 6, 2009 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” Council Meeting Minutes - 36 - April 6, 2009 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” Council Meeting Minutes - 37 - April 6, 2009 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 Council Meeting Minutes - 38 - April 6, 2009 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" M