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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/22/2009Clarington ,.~;,,8,~~war General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 9:30 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 Purchasing Manager, Corporate Services, J. Barber Internal Auditor, Finance, L. Barta Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Fire Chief, Emergency Services, G. Weir Municipal Solicitor, D. Hefferon (left the meeting at 1:01 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree 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 Hooper informed the Committee the Fabulous Fifties Festival held on Saturda~r was mainly rained out but the enthusiasm was still there. As well, on Saturday June 20 h, Councillor Hooper, along with Mayor Abernethy, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Trim, attended the celebrations in the valle~r area where the Annual Duck Derby was held and Valley's 2000 celebrated their 10 h Anniversary. The public were provided an in-depth description of the fish ladder that will be installed in the near future. General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 Councillor Novak informed the Committee the Public Meeting held regarding the Courtice Woods development was well attended. She announced that the Veridian Shareholders Annual General Meeting was held on June 18`h, 2009. Councillor Novak stated the Joint Waste Management meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 23`d has been cancelled; however, the Site Liaison Committee meeting is still scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Councillor Foster announced that Zion United Church is hosting their 50`h Strawberry Supper on Wednesday, June 24~' and there are still tickets available. Councillor Woo announced the 1S` Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes was held on Saturday, June 20`h. This event was held to raise awareness of domestic violence. Mayor Abernethy, Counicllor Hooper and Councillor Woo participated. The total proceeds raised from this event is estimated over $10,000. Mayor Abernethy informed the Committee that Councillor Woo raised the most money for an individual participant in the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, being $2,000.00. Mayor Abernethy also stated the tree dedication held by Valleys 2000 was well attended. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-430-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on June 15, 2009, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations scheduled for this meeting. DELEGATIONS Resolution #GPA-431-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Mr. Tenzin Gyaltsan to address the Committee on behalf of his father, Norman Gyaltsan regarding Report PSD-055-09. CARRIED -2- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 Tenzin Gyaltsan addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-055-09. Mr. Gyaltsan informed the Committee that he currently lives in one in the houses located at 49 Beaver Street and uses the other as offices. He stated that he has not been contacted by the Clarington Heritage Committee informing him of the situation. The houses were built in 1922 and Mr. Gyaltsan stated that neither he nor his father, has any intention of demolishing the homes. He stated he has spent a lot of time and money in renovations preserving the property and plans on continuing to live in his home. Mr. Gyaltsan stated he is currently trying to rezone some of the area as commercial so that the parking lot for the Sobey Grocery Store can be expanded. He informed the Committee his appreciation for the importance of maintaining heritage is demonstrated by their work on the Massey building. Typically having one's property designated with historical importance is an honor, however, he does not want to have to obtain permission for any future renovations he may want to make to his property. Therefore, he is requesting that his property not be designated as a heritage building. Mr. Gyaltsan informed the Committee he was offended that he was not notified of the decisions regarding his property. He confirmed his intentions are to remain living in one of the houses and if necessary will move the houses to another location but will not demolish them. Mr. Gyaltsan concluded by stating he has no objections to his property being added to the registry, provided it does not impede any flexibility and freedom for renovations he might make to the houses. Glenn Genge, D.G. Biddle & Associates was called but was not in attendance. Victor Suppan, Chair, Clarington Heritage Committee was called but was not in attendance. Roslyn Houser, Goodmans, Solicitor for Smooth Run, addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-067-09. Ms. Houser informed the Committee the application originated four years ago and the appeals were filed last August. The pre-hearing conference is scheduled for July 9, 2009 and Ms. Houser stated if matters are not resolved the hearings will commence. She was disappointed that the staff report was only a status report, considering the only fundamental issue outstanding is the dayligting issue. If this is resolved, Ms. Houser is confident that the appeals, including the development charges appeal, would be withdrawn and neither hearing would proceed. She stated Smooth Run Developments is not objecting to the preservation of natural features and is agreeable to look at off-setting contributions such as making a contribution to the Ganaraska Forest in lieu. Ms. Houser informed the Committee the request to have these lands not developed is unfair to the applicant, due to the fact the municipality had the opportunity to acquire the land and previously passed on the opportunity. The recommendations from the watershed study are neither helpful nor useful to the watershed. -3- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 Doug Rombough addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-067-09. Mr. Rombough informed the Committee that he and his wife have had two meetings with the applicant over the last three years and his concerns have not been addressed. Mr. Rombough stated he has three major concerns with the entire development plan. He was assured the quality and quantity of water would not be affected, yet the proposal would affect the flow of the stream which has been there since the 1870's. He supports the planning suggestion of daylighting both northern and southern tributaries. He stated concerns over what will happen with the lands adjacent to his property. His third concern is in regards to his Riparian Rights. Mr. Rombough highlighted historical significance of the surrounding lands and stated the Foster Creek tributaries south of the CPR rails are environmentally protected and he feels other tributaries to the Foster Creek should be protected as well, especially the south tributary which runs all year long. He feels Council has a prime opportunity to correct the wrongs from the past and create a natural corridor in the area. If his concerns are not addressed, Mr. Rombough will pursue his concerns through the OMB. Lou Devuono addressed the Committee regarding Hero's Highway Ride during the month of June. Mr. Devuono informed the Committee this year's ride took place on June 6~h and there were 134 bikes involved on the ride. This is a free event and the monies raised go towards the Wounded Solider Volunteer Funds. Mr. Devuono stated this is a positive demonstration to show support for the troops overseas and feels the Municipality of Clarington has unique areas, and having these areas as the ride destination would benefit the local businesses. He plans on making this an annual event and is positive it will grow over the years. He requested Council's support to designate Clarington as the Ride's final designation. Dr. Maria Lit addressed the Committee regarding Energy-From-Waste. Dr. Lit stated she had read the reviews from Dr. Lesbia Smith and feels the results are inconclusive. She stated concerns over the proposed location questioning why it had to be in an area that is heavily populated. She does not want to see the issue of nanoparticles ignored as these have been correlated to infant mortalities by studies performed in the United Kingdom. Dr. Lit would like to see environmental monitoring performed, especially relating to the testing of flora and fauna if the ambient air and soil testing results exceed the levels predicted. Dr. Lit inquired as to what recourses the Municipality has if there is excess pollution; who has the authority to close the facility if it exceeds the expectations; and what financial benefit do the residents of Clarington get from having the facility located in Courtice. Gloria Sucee was called but was not in attendance. Bruce Fischer, Metrus Developments Inc. addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-067-09. Mr. Fischer stated he had nothing further to add to Ms. Houser's remarks. -4- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22,2009 Resolution #GPA-432-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes. CARRIED The meeting resumed at 11:10 a.m. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Application for Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Headgate Group Inc. Report: PSD-060-09 Anne Taylor-Scott, Planner, Planning Services Department provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-060-09. Libby Racansky spoke in opposition to the recommendations contained in Report PSD-060-09. She expressed concerns with how residents were notified stating that she had not received any notices of public meetings regarding the proposed development. She inquired as to why the development will not have a school built. She believes the plan is incomplete and that the environmentally sensitive areas should be protected because of the atmospheric changes. Ms. Racansky requested a copy of the environmental impact statement for the Hancock Road development. Kerry Meydam spoke in opposition to the recommendations contained in Report PSD-060-09. Ms. Meydam concurred with the comments stated by Ms. Racansky. Ms. Meydam requested that Council consider delaying this Report to allow for another public information session and provide residents the opportunity to review the study. As well, she requested a copy of the environmental impact statement for this area. No one spoke in support of Report PSD-060-09. Andy Anderson, Headgate Group Inc. was present to address any concerns or questions raised at today's meeting. He stated the application is essentially connecting two subdivisions to the west with two streets. He does not know why the residents were not copied on the study. Mr. Anderson requested that the Committee consider striking the first bullet from Condition 17 in the Conditions of Draft Approval. -5- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 (b) Subject: Proposed Street Name Change - Maplefield Drive Applicant: Municipality of Clarington Report: PSD-063-09 Libby Racansky spoke in opposition to the recommendations contained in Report PSD-063-09. Ms. Racansky expressed concerns over another street being named after the Gay family stating there is already a Harry Gay Road and this may create confusion. No one spoke in support of Report PSD-063-09. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 23 RESIDENTIAL UNITS OWNER: HEADGATE GROUP INC. Resolution #GPA-433-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-060-09 be received; THAT the application for proposed Plan of Subdivision S-C-2004-002 submitted by Tunney Planning Inc. on behalf of Headgate Group Inc. be approved subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-060-09; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the amending By-law contained in Attachment 6 to Report PSD-060-09 be passed; THAT the By-law authorizing the entering into of a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2004-002 and the Municipality of Clarington be approved as contained in Attachment 7 to Report PSD-060-09; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-060-09 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-060-09 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED -6- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO REZONE LANDS IN A DRAFT APPROVED MEDIUM DENSITY BLOCK (18T-90051) TO PERMIT TWO (2) APARTMENT BUILDINGS CONTAINING 82 APARTMENT UNITS AND 119 TOWNHOUSE UNITS APPLICANT: WEST DIAMOND PROPERTIES LTD. Resolution #GPA-434-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-061-09 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the Amending By-law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-061-09 be passed; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-061-09 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-061-09 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2009 Resolution #GPA-435-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-062-09 be received; and THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on June 4, 2009, for applications A2009-0008 and A2009-0011 inclusive to A2009-0015, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. CARRIED -7- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 STREET NAME CHANGE FOR MAPLEFIELD DRIVE Resolution #GPA-436-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-063-09 be received; THAT the by-law to amend By-law 86-112, being the Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory, as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-063-09 be approved; THAT a copy of Report PSD-063-09 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police and the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-063-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED 2008 GROWTH TRENDS REVIEW Resolution #GPA-437-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-064-09 be received for information. CARRIED DEMOLITION OF HOUSE AT 71 OLD KINGSTON ROAD, COURTICE Resolution #GPA-438-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-065-09 be received; THAT the building located at 71 Old Kingston Road be demolished and the funds for the demolition be drawn from the Land Acquisition Account 110-50-130-85002-7401; THAT staff be authorized to take all necessary actions to complete the demolition; and THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee and any interested parties be informed of Council's decision. MOTION TABLED (See following motions) -8- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 Resolution #GPA-439-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to add the following: "THAT Staff investigate the opportunity to sell and move the house and report back on any sales opportunity'; and THAT paragraphs 2 and 3 of the foregoing resolution be amended to insert the following after the word "THAT": "should a sale opportunity not be present," MOTION TABLED (See following motion) Resolution #GPA-440-09 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing resolution be tabled to the June 29, 2009 Council meeting to allow staff and Council to investigate the conditions of the house at 71 Old Kingston Road. CARRIED ENERGYSOLUTIONS -PROPOSED TOUR OF U.S. LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE SITES Resolution #GPA-441-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-066-09 be received; THAT Energy Solutions be thanked for their invitation to Mayor and Members of Council to visit and tour their radioactive Waste Management Facilities, and that the invitation be respectfully declined; and THAT a copy of Report PSD-066-09 and Council's decision be forwarded to EnergySo/utions, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-066-09, and any delegations. CARRIED -9- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 STATUS REPORT: APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD BY SMOOTH RUN DEVELOPMENTS INC. (METROS DEVELOPMENTS INC.) BROOKFIELD HOMES (ONTARIO) LIMITED ON APPLICATIONS IN THE VILLAGE NORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD IN NEWCASTLE Resolution #GPA-442-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-067-09 be received; THAT the Municipality advise Smooth Run Developments Inc. and Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited that it is the Municipality's position that the North Village Neighbourhood Design Plan and the related official plan amendment and development applications not incorporate a restored and naturalized northerly tributary of the Foster Creek within the Newcastle Village North Neighbourhood; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-067-09 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. MOTION LOST Resolution #GPA-443-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Counicllor Woo THAT Report PSD-067-09 be received; THAT the Municipality advise Smooth Run Developments Inc. and Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited that it is the Municipality's position that the North Village Neighbourhood Design Plan and the related official plan amendment and development applications must incorporate a restored and naturalized northerly tributary of the Foster Creek within the Newcastle Village North Neighbourhood; THAT both the Foster Creek north and south tributaries be daylighted; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-067-09 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-444-09 Moved by Counicllor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Agenda to be altered to consider Report PSD-055-09 under the Planning Services Department section of the agenda. CARRIED -10- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 NOTIFICATION TO PROPERTY OWNER RE: ADDITIONS TO HERITAGE REGISTRY Resolution #GPA-445-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT in future staff make personal contact with and provide a written report to any property owner where there is a possibility that their property/house is being added to the Municipal Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and prior to application be submitted for Heritage Designation. CARRIED ADDITION TO MUNICIPAL REGISTER OF PROPERTIES OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST, 49 AND 63 BEAVER STREET, NEWCASTLE Resolution #GPA-446-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson 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. CARRIED ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. -11 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22 2009 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF CO-OP RFP348-2009 FOR NATURAL GAS CONSULTING AND DIRECT PURCHASE AND ENERGY CONSULTING SERVICES Resolution #GPA-447-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report COD-043-09 be received; THAT the proposal received from Blackstone Energy Services Inc., Toronto, to provide natural gas consulting services and to act as an agent of the Municipality of Clarington to execute direct purchase agreements (subject to the approval of the Corporate Services Department) for a term of three years, be accepted; THAT the agreement be extended for up to a two year additional term pending satisfactory service, pricing and agreement of the Durham Purchasing Co-operative; THAT the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to sign the required Natural Gas Purchase Agreements and Master Service Agreements required to implement and maintain this program during the term of the agreement with Blackstone Energy Services Inc; THAT the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to enter into negotiations with Blackstone Energy Services Inc. for the provision of electricity consulting services and to act as an agent of the Municipality to execute direct purchase agreements for a term of three years with an option to extend the resulting agreement for up to two additional one year terms, provided the fee structure remains acceptable and the level of service is satisfactory; and THAT the by-laws marked Schedule "A" and "B" attached to Report COD-043-09 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary Agency Agreements for gas and electricity respectively, be approved. CARRIED -12- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 FABRICATED FURNITURE FOR NEWCASTLE BRANCH LIBRARY Resolution #GPA-448-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-044-09 be received; and THAT the decision to place the order with AC Custom Woods Inc., Vaughan, for fabricated furniture be endorsed. CARRIED CL2009-6, WEST BEACH ROAD BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION Resolution #GPA-449-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report COD-045-09 be received; THAT Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd., Toronto, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $204,112.80 (Plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2009-6, be awarded the contract for West Beach Road Bridge Reconstruction as required by the Engineering Department; THAT funds required to cover the Municipality of Clarington's portion of this project, in the amount of $267,500.00 (which includes tendering, consulting and contingencies) be drawn from the 2008 & 2009 Engineering Capital Account #110-32-329-83333-7401; and THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-045-09 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. CARRIED CL2009-8, OLD SCUGOG ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, MILLVILLE AVENUE TO ORMISTON LANE, HAMPTON Resolution #GPA-450-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report COD-046-09 be received; -13- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22. 2009 THAT Cobourg Development Services, Cobourg, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $370,417.97 (Plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2009-8, be awarded the contract for Old Scugog Road Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements, Millville Avenue to Ormiston Lane, Hampton, as required by the Engineering Department; THAT funds required to cover the Municipality of Clarington's portion of this project, in the amount of $496,000.00 (which includes $370,417.97 tendering, design, contract administration, permit fees, utility relocations and contingencies) be drawn from the following accounts: Account# 110 32 330 83316 7401, 2007 & 2009 Old Scugog Road Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements: $330,000.00 Account# 110 32 330 83212 7401, 2009 Pavement Rehabilitation Program: $166,000.00 Total Funds Required: $496,000.00 and THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-046-09 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. CARRIED TENDER NO. CL2009-26 - ORONO ARENA ROOF REPLACEMENT Resolution #GPA-451-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-047-09 be received; and THAT the actions taken by the Director of Operations, Chief Administrative Officer and the Purchasing Manager with respect to the award of CL2009-26 Orono Arena Roof Replacement to the compliant low bidder Bel-Con Design-Builders, Belleville, be endorsed. CARRIED -14- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 TOTAL HOCKEY OFFICIAL MARK Resolution #GPA-452-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report COD-048-09 be received; THAT the proposal dated June 8, 2009 as provided by Total Hockey Worldwide L.L.C Lakeville, MN, be accepted; and THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-048-09 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. CARRIED FINANCE DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS DELEGATION - LOU DEVUONO -REGARDING HERO'S HIGHWAY RIDE Resolution #GPA-453-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Lou Devuono be received with thanks; and THAT his delegation be referred to all Clarington BIA's, the Director of Corporate Services Department, and the Clarington Board of Trade for future consideration. CARRIED -15- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 DELEGATION - DR. MARIA LIT -REGARDING ENERGY-FROM-WASTE Resolution #GPA-454-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegation of Dr. Maria Lit be received with thanks; THAT the delegation of Dr. Maria Lit be referred to the Region of Durham; and THAT a copy of of Dr. Lit's comments be forwarded to all Members of Council and the Region of Durham. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS ENERGY-FROM-WASTE -POSSIBLE VISUAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT Resolution #GPA-455-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the Mayor and Regional Councillors bring forward a definitive statement or resolution at Regional Council conveying the concerns of the huge visual, social and economic impacts the Energy-From-Waste Facility will have on the current and future residents and business owners of Clarington. CARRIED LETTER OF THANKS -MINISTER OF ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE & MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES Resolution #GPA-456-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT a letter of thanks and appreciation be provided by the Mayor's Office on behalf of all Council Members and the Community at large, thanking Honorable George Smitherman, Deptuy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Honorable John Baird, Canada's Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities for the financial support from the Federal and Provincial Governments for the Building Canada Fund grant; and THAT a token of our appreciation be sent along with the letters. CARRIED -16- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes June 22, 2009 ENERGY-FROM-WASTE MAXIMUM CAPACITY Councillor Foster expressed concerns with the proposed tonnage for the Energy-From- Waste facility and requested that the Mayor and Regional Councillors obtain confirmation that the amount of garbage will not exceed the 140 thousand tones and that no Toronto garbage or any other area will be accepted at this facility. COMMUNICATIONS There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-457-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting adjourn at 1:51 p.m. CARRIED MA U r K -17-