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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/2009r Clarington Leadin8 the Way General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:35 a.m., in the Council Chambers. 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 Community Services, J. Caruana Manager, Transportation and Design, Engineering Services, L. Benson Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Purchasing Manager, Corporate Services, J. Barber Director of Finance, N. Taylor Fire Chief, Emergency Services, G. Weir Municipal Solicitor, D. Hefferon (left the meeting at 12:50 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie Clerk II, E. Atkinson Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Foster announced he attended the BBQ held at Courtice Secondary School and he would like to see the school recognized for all the work the students have done on the Millennium Trail. Councillor Hooper announced Thursday June 18~h is the kick off for the Fabulous Fifties Festival in Downtown Bowmanville starting with the Concert In The Park, Rotary Park. The Festival runs through to Saturday June 20~h. On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Hooper attended the grand opening of the addition at Waverley Public School. He informed the Committee there will be a new school built on Longworth Avenue. General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 Councillor Hooper attended the luncheon provided for the Terry Fox Team. As well he attended the Church Service held on Sunday June 15th in Rotary Park and stated this event was well attended. Mayor Abernethy informed the Committee the theme for the Church Service held at Rotary Park on Sunday June 15th was World Unity and this event was a result of Bowmanville's 150th celebrations, when an initial ecumenical service was held. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-390-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on May 25, 2009, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS Dave Hardy, Hardy Stevenson & Associates provided the Committee with a presentation on the Draft Port Granby EA Screening Report. The historic low level radioactive waste and the marginally contaminated soils will be remediated by placing the wastes in a new engineered long-term storage mound. He informed that 204,000 m3 of waste and 101,000 m3 of contaminated soil will be moved to the new facility of which the Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office will be the proponent. Mr. Hardy provided the Committee with the steps taken on the Environmental Assessment Process, and he provided the Committee with the purpose of the Draft Screening Report highlighting the following: the Draft Screening Report presents the conclusions from the Responsible Authorities regarding the Environmental Assessment and the Environmental Assessment Study Report (EASR); the Port Granby Project will not cause significant environmental effects and a follow up program is recommended in the Draft Screening Report. He stated the methodology of the Peer Review is a legal agreement and the option recommended does not differ from the Municipality's preferred option. The Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office submitted the EASR after consulting with the Municipality of Clarington and the Municipality of Clarington must give written consent to the preferred option. Mr. Hardy described for the Committee what was examined when preparing the report such as; is the problem properly understood and properly described; is the construction process properly described; are the environmental effects agreed upon; are the monitoring requirements adequate; and did the design consider all health and safety aspects as well as environmental control? He spoke regarding the existing environment and stated there should be minor additions made.. Mr. Hardy touched on aspects pertaining to atmospheric, geology and groundwater, terrestrial and aquatic and the socio-economic environments. Mr. Hardy stated the recommendations are to have substantial agreement on the Follow Up Program before the Project License is issued. The -2- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 following items should be considered: monitoring of key contaminants, public attitude survey, and stronger acknowledgment of end-use plans, clean up of the definition of the life span of the liner and strengthening the wording regarding no additional waste. Other recommendations from Mr. Hardy were to have local residents more. involved in a meaningful way during the monitoring process, stress impact avoidance measures, health and safety considerations for nuclear energy workers and to provide continuous improvement of the Property Value Protection Program. In conclusion, Mr. Hardy stated the Draft Screening Report does not anticipate any significant adverse effects, there are numerous areas that can be strengthened and finally the Municipality's comments should be forwarded to the Responsible Authority for adoption within the Screening Report. DELEGATIONS Resolution # GPA-391-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the rules of order be suspended to allow Gerry Mahoney to address Committee for 10 minutes. CARRIED Gerry Mahoney, President Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association addressed the Committee regarding the Draft Port Granby EA Screening Re~ort (Staff Report PSD- 058-09). Mr. Mahoney stated the Committee met on June 10 h and will be sending their comments directly to Ottawa. The Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association's concerns consist of four components. Many members feel victimized but are trying to remain positive. They have concerns over traffic and the trucks crossing the railway. Mr. Mahoney does not want to see Lakeshore Road used as a means to getting to the site and asked that Council give consideration to having upgrades done to the First Concession. Mr. Mahoney informed the Committee he has concerns with the Property Valuation Program, and requested that Council consider hiring an individual to work with the property owners to address.their concerns when selling their properties. He would like to see a more detailed plan, as well as on site monitoring with a member of the Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association or a member of the community on the monitoring panel. Numerous community members expressed concerns regarding noise and dust control and these members would like to see a base line study performed. Mr. Mahoney expressed an interest in having an ad hoc committee formed so that formal discussions can take place. He reiterated the main concerns are transportation and monitoring. -3- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 Ravena Rajasingham, President of Tamil Cultural & Academic Society of Durham addressed the Committee regarding the genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka. Ms. Rajasingham thanked the Committee for the opportunity to enlighten them with issues of ethnic cleansing and the concentration camps of Sri Lanka. She stated there is an estimated 50 camps set up and that journalists are denied entrance into these camps. There currently is no freedom of movement or speech in Sri Lanka; there is little to no clean water, food or clothing. Ms. Rajasingham advised the Committee that prominent persons such as Bob Rae have been denied entrance into the Country. There is abuse of children happening in the camps on a regular basis. She stated there is a great amount of distress among the Tamil population in Clarington and any funds or help the municipality can provide would be greatly appreciated. Frank Lockhart provided the Committee with the annual Valleys 2000 Update Report. Mr. Lockhart informed the Committee that Valleys 2000 will be celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Saturday, June 20th. In the beginning there were only a few trails which were mainly used by fisherman or students walking to school. Now approximately 1,000 people use the trails each day and this number is increasing every year. Mr. Lockhart stated that the Committee is in opposition to the petition which is currently being ciruculated requesting lighting to be erected along the trail, stating this would be promoting late night usage. He thanked all the donors stating they have received over $350,000 worth of donations, whether it be tools, materials, funds or labour, estimated to be 8,000 - 9,000 hours of volunteer time. In an attempt to address the concerns with people allowing their dogs to run at large, two proposals will be reviewed; one is a fenced-off area along the Baseline Road entrance to allow dogs to run free; the other one is having signs posted showing hours when the trails are open to the public. He informed the Committee that every year 200 trees are planted and hopefully a pass channel will be installed at the dam to allow visibility of the fish swimming up the Bowmanville Creek. Mr. Lockhart thanked Council for their ongoing support. Cam Murkar advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. Valentine Lovekin addressed the Committee regarding an offer of settlement. Mr. Lovekin requested that his delegation be heard in closed session. The Committee was informed this request did not meet the requirements of Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, therefore Mr. Lovekin's request was denied. Mr. Lovekin then withdrew his request to address the Committee. -4- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15. 2009 Charles Nash addressed the Committee regarding the closing of the Splash pool at the Clarington Fitness Centre during the period of June 27 through to September. Mr. Nash stated he was surprised to find out about the closing and questioned the reasoning behind this decision. He inquired as to whether the numbers provided included those individuals using the squash courts/sauna and whirlpool orjust the swimming pool. He stated it is unfair for Bowmanville residents to be expected to use facilities outside of the town as many members walk or,bike to the Clarington Fitness Centre. He provided the Committee with a petition signed by the residents and asked that this decision be reconsidered. Resolution # GPA-392-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the Committee recess for 5 minutes. CARRIED The meeting resumed at 11:05 a.m. Richard Ward addressed the Committee regarding various zoning issues. Mr. Ward's opinion is that a zoning change was not requested by McDonalds for their property on Highway 115 and, if it was, he would like to see a copy of this request. Mr. Ward requested the same rezoning designation that was granted to McDonalds, Petro- CanadalTim Hortons. He requested an official rezoning designation for his property as he feels he still has not received justification on his refusal of this request from 10 years ago, Richard Ward addressed the Committee regarding the ongoing outstanding unresolved property standards issue. Mr. Ward stated he still has not received clear answers to his concerns. He stated he has put in a considerable amount of money into the vehicles that were removed from his property and he would like these vehicles returned to him. Mr. Ward expressed concerns over the legitimacy of the complaint and stated he was only given 30 days to comply. Angie Darlison and Peter Evans addressed the Committee regarding Report COD-041-09. Mr. Evans thanked staff for clearly representing their position with regards to the concerns at the Beech Centre. Mr. Evans informed the Committee the Beech Centre is too small to accommodate the current users and more parking spaces are required. He requested that Council consider moving the Nursery School to a more practical building. He realizes this cannot be done right away, and is willing to work with the Nursery School to address some of the issues they both are facing. Ms. Darlison informed the Committee that on average they will have 175 visitors per day, and quite possibly be in excess of 300 people using the facility on a daily basis. The Centre has seen three close calls regarding drop off of children to the Nursery School and Ms. Darlison stated she and other volunteers have been performing traffic control. Ms. Darlison stated the Lions Club Nursery School is actively seeking a new location but the -5- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 issue facing them is finding one that meets the code requirements for day care centres. Ms. Darlison stated she will be back to address the Committee in July where she will further elaborate on the traffic problems facing the centre. Ms. Darlison would like to have the Clarington Older Adults Association remain at the Beech Centre since this has been there home since their inception. CONFIDENTIAL VERBAL REPORT FROM THE MUNICIPAL SOLICITOR REGARDING LEGAL MATTER - ST. MARYS and CONFIDENTIAL REPORT -LEGAL MATTER PERTAINING TO BOWMANVILLE CREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Resolution #GP393-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the agenda be altered to consider the Confidential Verbal Reports from the Municipal Solicitor as the first items of the Planning Services Department section of the agenda. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-394-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT, following the closed session, the Committee recess and reconvene at 1:00 p. m. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-395-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipa! Act, 2001, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deal with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local boards. CARRIED The meeting reconvened in open session at 1:05 p.m. -6- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. RISE AND REPORT Councillor Novak reported that two items were discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and one resolution was passed to provide direction to staff. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT -LEGAL MATTER PERTAINING TO BOWMANVILLE CREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Resolution #GPA-396-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Municipal Solicitor regarding Bowmanville Creek Developments Ltd. be received; THAT, provided appropriate documentation is executed by Bowmanville Creek Developments Ltd., the settlement recommended by the Municipal Solicitor be approved; and THAT the appropriate by-law be passed by Council. CARRIED PUBLIC MEETING There were no Public Meetings scheduled for this meeting. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDING SYMBOL Resolution #GPA-397-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-054-09 be received; THAT the application submitted by Karin Dieter, to remove the Environmental Holding Symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-054-09 to remove the Environmental Holding Symbol be passed; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED -7- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 ADDITION TO MUNICIPAL REGISTER OF PROPERTIES OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST, 49 AND 63 BEAVER STREET, NEWCASTLE Resolution #GPA-398-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-055-09 be received; THAT the properties identified as 49 Beaver Street and 63 Beaver Street, Newcastle Village, be added to the Municipal Register of properties of cultural heritage value or interest; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-055-09 and any delegation be advised of Council's direction. SEE FOLLOWING MOTION Resolution #GPA-399-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-055-09 be tabled to the General Purpose and Administration meeting scheduled for June 22, 2009 to allow time for the property owners to make a delegation if they choose to. CARRIED APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING OWNER: DUNBURY DEVELOPMENTS (COURTICE) LTD. Resolution #GPA-400-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-057-09 be received; THAT the application submitted by Dunbury Developments (Courtice) Ltd. to remove the "Holding (H)" symbol to permit the development of a restaurant be approved; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-057-09 to remove the "Holding (H)" symbol be passed and that the Region of Durham be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-057-09; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-057-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED -8- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 PORT GRANBY PROJECT - MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT EA SCREENING REPORT Resolution # GPA-401-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-058-09 be received; THAT Report PSD-058-09 be approved as the Municipality's comments on the draft Screening Report for the Port Granby Long-Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Project; THAT a copy of Report PSD-05-09 and Council's decision be forwarded to Natural Resources Canada by June 17, 2009; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-058-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED AS AMENDED (See following amending motions) Resolution #GPA-402-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-058-09 be amended to include that staff consider the comments by Gerry Mahoney. MOTION WITHDRAWN Resolution #GPA-403-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-401-09 be amended.by adding the words "Southeast Clarington Ratepayers' Association comments" following the words "Report PSD-058-09" in the fourth paragraph. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-401-09 was then put to a vote and carried as amended -9- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 GO TRANSIT RAIL SERVICE EXPANSION TO BOWMANVILLE: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Resolution #GPA-404-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-059-09 be received for information. CARRIED Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR MAY, 2009 Resolution #GPA-405-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report EGD-023-09 be received for information. CARRIED OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY RESPONSE REPORT -MAY 2009 Resolution #GPA-406-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report ESD-009-09 be received for information. CARRIED -10- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSED ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS Resolution #GPA-407-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CSD-012-05 be received for information. CARRIED Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT STANDING COMMITTEE STRUCTURE Resolution #GPA-408-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CLD-012-09 be received; THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee be divided into two committees, namely the Planning and Engineering Committee and the Administration Committee with athree-week meeting cycle, committee meetings being held during the day and Council meetings held in the evening. MOTION WITHDRAWN Resolution #GPA-409-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CLD-012-09 be received; THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee be divided into two committees, namely the Planning and Engineering Committee and the Administration Committee with athree-week meeting cycle, committee meetings being held during the day and Council meetings held in the evening. MOTION LOST -11 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 Resolution #GPA-410-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CLD-012-09 be received; THAT the current standing committee structure remain unchanged, ie, General Purpose and Administration Committee remain in its current structure with atwo-week meeting cycle, committee meetings being held during the day and Council meetings held in the evening. CARRIED Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT RESERVIST LEAVE: OMERS AND BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES SERVING ACTIVE DUTY IN THE MILITARY Resolution #GPA-411-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-035-09 be received; THAT. Full-time employees serving active duty in the Canadian military on a reservist leave may request in writing that the Municipality pay the employer's portion of OMERS contributions matching the employee contribution when purchasing all or part of the period of active duty; THAT the benefit not be available for Temporary employees, Full-time employees who have not passed their probationary period, employees on Long Term Disability, or employees who are not in-good standing, with the Municipality of Clarington; THAT all eligible Full-time employees who have passed their probation period and are serving active duty in the military on a reservist leave upon providing proof that benefit coverage is not provided by the military, or the Provincial or Federal Health Plan be allowed to continue on the Municipal health and dental plans, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance (excludes Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability) if they purchase the benefit premiums for the estimated leave period; THAT the offer does not apply to leaves of absence for training or other non deployment leaves; and THAT the above be incorporated into Corporate Policy. CARRIED -12- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 LIONS CLUB REQUEST FOR LEASE RENEWAL - CLARINGTON BEECH CENTRE Resolution #GPA-412-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report COD-041-09 be received; THAT Council provide staff direction with respect to the request from the Lions Club to renew the lease for space at Clarington Beech Centre; THAT staff, if so directed, be authorized to proceed with the lease negotiation for the Bowmanville Nursery School space for an approved period; THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a lease extension agreement be approved; and THAT Clarington Older Adults Board and the Lions Club Board be advised of Councils decision. CARRIED AS AMENDED (See following amending motion) Resolution #GPA-413-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the foregoing Resolution GPA-412-09 be amended by deleting the second paragraph and replacing it with the following: "THAT staff be directed to renew the lease with the Lions Club at the Beech Centre for a further one year." CARRIED Resolution #GPA-412-09 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION, LEASE EXPIRY -132 CHURCH STREET, (COURT ROOM) Resolution #GPA-414-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report COD-042-09 be received; -13- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 THAT staff be authorized to proceed with discussions with the John Howard Society and Community Living Oshawa/Clarington with a view to expanding the their current leased space and planning the required lease hold improvements contemplated to accommodate the longer term needs of both organizations; and THAT staff report on the results of the discussions with the John Howard Society and Community Living and provide an outline of the proposed lease hold improvements with an estimate of costs, as appropriate, to be borne by the tenant and possible timing. CARRIED FINANCE DEPARTMENT 2010 BUDGET SCHEDULE Resolution #GPA-415-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report FND-012-09 be received; and THAT the 2010 budget timetable be approved. CARRIED ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 Resolution #GPA-416-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report FND-013-09 be received; and THAT a copy of Report FND-013-09 be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. CARRIED FINANCIAL UPDATE AS AT MARCH 31sT, 2009 Resolution #GPA-417-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report FND-014-09 be received for information. CARRIED -14- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 REPORT ON REVENUE SENSITIVE TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS -APRIL 2009 Resolution #GPA-418-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report FND-015-09 be received for information. CARRIED BUILDING PERMIT FEES ANNUAL REPORT Resolution #GPA-419-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report FND-016-09 be received; and THAT existing building division fees be confirmed with no change required. CARRIED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS DELEGATION - RAVENA RAJASINGHAM -REGARDING GENOCIDE OF TAMILS IN SRI LANKA Resolution #GPA-420-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the delegation of Ravena Rajasingham be received with thanks. CARRIED DELEGATION -FRANK LOCKHART- REGARDING VALLEYS 2000 ANNUAL REPORT Resolution #GPA-421-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Frank Lockhart be received with thanks. CARRIED -15- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15. 2009 DELEGATION -VALENTINE LOVEKIN -REGARDING OFFER OF SETTLEMENT Resolution #GPA-422-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Valentine Lovekin be received with thanks. CARRIED DELEGATION -CHARLES NASH -REGARDING SUMMER CLOSING OF POOL AT CLARINGTON FITNESS CENTRE Resolution #GPA-423-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegations of Charles Nash be referred to the Director of Community Services. CARRIED DELEGATION -RICHARD WARD -REGARDING ON-GOING OUTSTANDING UNRESOLVED PROPERTY STANDARDS ISSUE Resolution #GPA-424-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the delegation of Richard Ward regarding an unresolved property standards issue be referred to Municipal Solicitor. CARRIED DELEGATION -RICHARD WARD -REGARDING ZONING ISSUES OF VARIOUS ASPECTS Resolution #GPA-425-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the delegation of Richard Ward regarding zoning issues be received; and THAT Mr. Ward be advised that it is Council's opinion that this issue is closed. CARRIED -16- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Robinson enquired if the "shovel ready" program (Concession Roads 7 and 8) is going to proceed this year. He was informed by the Manager, Transportation and Design, Engineering Services, that it is still scheduled for 2009. NUCLEAR NEW BUILD Resolution #GPA-426-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS Clarington is to be host to Nuclear New Build; WHEREAS Highway 407, including the 407 link, and the Port Granby Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Facility will be constructed within the municipality; WHEREAS there is currently no weather station located in close proximity to Durham Region; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLOVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington request Environment Canada to investigate the installation of a weather station in Clarington; and THAT this resolution be copied to the Region of Durham, Ontario Power Generation, the Clarington Board of Trade, Bev Oda, MP and John O'Toole, MPP. CARRIED GIANT HOGWEED Resolution #GPA-427-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS Giant Hogweed is a dangerous and noxious weed; WHEREAS the inclusion of Giant Hogweed on the noxious weeds list will allow municipalities to better control this weed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLOVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs to add Giant Hogweed to the noxious weeds list as soon as possible; and THAT this motion be forwarded to Durham Area Municipalities and John O'Toole, MPP. CARRIED _17_ General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 15, 2009 COURTICE SECONDARY SCHOOL Resolution #GPA-428-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Mayor Abernethy express Council's recognition and appreciation to the students of Courtice Secondary School for their extensive work and involvement with the Millennium Trail. CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-429-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:45 p.m. CARRIED ~(~ D TY CCER _18_