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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/2009Leading tA¢ Wad Council Meeting Minutes JUNE 29, 2009 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 29, 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: Acting Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Solicitor, D. Hefferon Manager of Subdivision Implementation, L. Taylor 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: Councillor Novak and he had the pleasure of attending the Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony at Dr. Ross Tilley Public School where he brought greetings on behalf of the Municipality He attended the Official Opening of the East Cross Forest as the Municipal Representative to the Kawartha Conservation Authority. A trail in the forest has been dedicated to former Scugog Councillor Blair Martyn, who died in 2008 Councillor Novak announced she also attended the St. Stephen's Secondary School and Courtice Secondary School Graduation Ceremonies and extended congratulations to all graduates. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - June 29, 2009 Councillor Robinson announced the following: He attended the 95t" Anniversary of the Newcastle Horticultural Society and expressed appreciation to past and present members for their efforts in beautifying the village On June 27, 2009, he attended the 20t" Anniversary of Evergreen Farm and Garden Limited in Orono and extended congratulations to the owners on twenty years of service Councillor Trim announced that the Region of Durham has received the following international awards from the Solid Waste Management Association of North America: Gold Award for Public Education Excellence, Silver Award for Composting Program (shared with Miller Waste) and Silver Award for the Region's Integrated Waste Management Program. These awards attest to the fact the Region is a leader in waste issues. Councillor Foster announced that Courtice Rotary Club Canada Day Celebrations will be held on Wednesday at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. MINUTES Resolution #C-386-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 15, 2009, be approved. "CARRIED" PRESENTATIONS Stu Seedhouse, Senior Vice-President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), addressed Council to provide their Annual Operational Update. Mr. Seedhouse introduced Glen Jager, Deputy Vice President, Frank Bajurny, Manager of Environment Programs, and Jennifer Knox, Manager of Public Affairs, Darlington Nuclear, also in attendance this evening. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Seedhouse provided a brief update on 2008 station performance, highlighted key accomplishments and reviewed the success of the Vacuum Building Outage. Mr. Seedhouse stated OPG's Nuclear Vision is to achieve sustained performance in the top quartile of the world's nuclear facilities and that this is accomplished by providing world class performance of safe, reliable, cost-effective generation while operating in an open and environmentally responsible manner. Mr. Seedhouse confirmed that public and employee safety is OPG's top priority and that the Organization has received the EUSA Gold Award for four years running, an award that had never been awarded to a utility prior to OPG, and the World Class ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) Performance Award. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - June 29, 2009 Mr. Seedhouse highlighted OPG's commitment to the environment and the community through support of environmental education initiatives in community programming, their Corporate Citizenship Program and OPG employees' contribution to local community groups and charitable causes. Mr. Seedhouse highlighted 2008 Darlington successes including achieving five million hours without a Lost Time Accident, operating the top three performing CANDU nuclear units worldwide, completing the Unit 1 outage safely and ahead of schedule, bringing the Darlington Waste Management Facility online, being granted a second five-year licence and earning the right to be the selected site for new build and to be the operator of choice based on safety of operation. Mr. Seedhouse reviewed the 2008 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Report, an annual graded assessment report on each of the Canadian nuclear power plants, which concluded that all nuclear power plants in Canada operated safely in 2008 and that Darlington Nuclear received the highest integrated plant rating of "Fully Satisfactory" performance for meeting the requirements and performance expectations of the regulator. Mr. Seedhouse reviewed their 2009 -Plan Going Forward and 2009 Strategic Directions, highlighted the success of the Vacuum Building Outage, the largest and most complex nuclear project in 2009, and provided an overview of the Nuclear Response Force Plan to transition to Armed Nuclear Response Force which is on track and continues to move forward. Mr. Seedhouse also commented briefly on the Nuclear New Build following the government's announcement to suspend the RFP for two reactors indicating that the government remains committed to modernization and that OPG is continuing the technology Environmental Assessment at this time. DELEGATIONS Richard Ward addressed Council concerning Staff Report # 3 -Verbal Report of the Solicitor -Legal Matter -Outstanding Property Standards Issues. Mr. Ward highlighted a chronology of events regarding his request for zoning and official plan amendments to his property and previous and current Property Standards Orders. Mr. Ward states he feels that the property where McDonalds Restaurant is located along Highway 115 is in violation of the Planning Act as he has not been provided with copies of the Applications for Zoning By-law Amendments and Official Plan Amendments despite having requested these documents. Mr. Ward expressed concern that due to the enforcement of the Property Standards Order on his property, all of his tools, vehicles and valuable personal possessions were removed. He feels that the whole process requires valuation of what has taken place, that his court cases require judicial review as they have been resolved without consideration of facts based in law, and requested that his vehicles be returned to him as they were not derelict or abandoned. Bryce Jordan, Sernas Associates, advised prior to the meeting that he would not be addressing Council. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - June 29, 2009 Louis Bertrand addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I - 7 - Opposition to Energy-From-Waste Facility. Mr. Bertrand conducted a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the Incinerator vote adopted by Regional Council last week. Mr. Bertrand confirmed that Regional Council voted to approve the project by a vote of 16 to 12 and questioned what if the vote had been 13 to 15 with Clarington votes. He feels politics should be about the issues but that the reluctance of Mayor Abernethy and Regional Councillors to listen to the electorate have made it personal. Mr. Bertrand stated he is upset with the lack of clarity from the Regional Works Department and the vendor on multiple issues, including waste composition, disposal of ash, and the timing of the release of significant reports. Mr. Bertrand stated Regional Councillors say there are many people who are in support of this incinerator and he questioned who they are and where are they. Mr. Bertrand acknowledged that at first people are in favour of incineration, but on second thought realize it sounds too good to be true, and after researching the issue, discover that it fails on all accounts. Due to time limits, Mr. Bertrand was unable to complete his presentation and advised he would forward a copy of his slides to the Municipal Clerk's Department. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-387-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of ltemsl-10, I-11, I-12, I-13, I-15, I-18, I-19, I-21, I-22 and I - 24. "CARRIED" I - 1 Draft Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated June 9, 2009. I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated May 21, 2009. I - 3 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Hall Board Meeting dated May 20, 2009. Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - June 29, 2009 I - 4 Darcy Higgins, Policy Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), writing to Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon, thanking her for advising AMO of the Greater Toronto Countryside Mayors Alliance's resolution regarding policy changes to deal with increased natural wildlife and predation; advising that The Ministry of Natural Resources is putting together the Human-Wildlife Conflict Network to review reports on the Strategy for Preventing and Managing Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Ontario and the Strategy for Preventing and Managing Human-Deer Conflicts in Southern Ontario; indicating that AMO has asked the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) to appoint a member of its Board to sit on the Network as the municipal representative; and, advising that he will pass along the Alliance's resolution to the ROMA Board and to the new Committee appointee to consider during participation on the committee. - 5 Cheryl Britt, Leasing Officer, Metrolinx, GO Transit, advising that on May 14, 2009, the Greater Toronto Transit Authority (o/a GO Transit) was dissolved and became "Metrolinx", the full official legal name of the corporation; indicating that GO Transit will continue to exist as a brand for the provision of regional bus and rail transportation services; that current GO Transit commitments, i.e. contracts, purchase orders, leases, etc. will automatically transfer to Metrolinx and should certain supplementary documentation require amending, the Municipality will be notified; and, requesting that all future tax bills be made out to Metrolinx. - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that on June 3, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Proposed Amendment to the Regional Revitalization Program regarding the timing and flow of funds: "THAT in order to achieve consistency with respect to the timing and flow of funds under existing Area Municipal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant/loan programs, the current Council-approved recommendation 1(j) of Report #2008-J-37 be amended and replaced by the following: Funds for approved community improvement projects will be transferred to the applicable area municipality at the later of the following two options: i) Timing in accordance with the respective area municipality's flow of funds to the CIP proponent ii) Building permit issued by area municipality: 50% Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - June 29, 2009 Framing inspection passed by local building Inspection authority: Occupancy permit received from local building authority or passed preoccupancy inspection of those municipalities which do not issue an occupancy permit: 25% 25%." I - 7 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups objecting to the proposed "Energy-From-Waste" facility due to health risks, increased pollution, lack of adequate monitoring and safety precautions; requesting Council to think of the health of future generation; requesting Council to read and sign the petition: Stop the Durham Region Incinerator at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell a firend/4591382 and, urging Council to support more environmentally sustainable and fiscally responsible alternatives: a) B. Hrynkiw b) G. Wessels c) Sandra Schuller d) Omeed M. Neekon and Suri A. Neekon e) Elisabeth Hart f) Daniel Chen g) Greg Smith h) Brenda Tucker i) Bruce Wood, Oshawa Ratepayers Association j) Heather Stevens k) Betty Crozier I) Dave Renaud, CAW Durham Regional Environmental Council m) Angela & Miguel Desilets n) Mabel Low o) Ted Dionne p Dr. Maria Lit q) Robert Ainsley r) Peter Thorne s Lucy Wunderlich t) Kevin Hoskin u Kim Martinolich v) Chris Hartman w) Joe & Mary Soltis x) Daniel Blyth Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - June 29, 2009 I - 8 Correspondence has been received from the following individuals/groups in support of the proposed "Energy-From-Waste" Facility: a) Bruce Stewart I - 9 Jacquie (McInnes) Hoornweg, Director, Nuclear Public Affairs, Ontario Power Generation, advising that the Ontario Drinking Water Advisory Council's (ODWAC) Report on standards for tritium levels in drinking water has now been posted on the Ministry of the Environment Environmental Registry for public information; advising that any proposed changes to the current standard by the Ministry would be subject to a formal public consultation under the Environmental Bill of Rights but there is no public consultation on the report at this time; advising the ODWAC report recommends an annual average of 20 Becquerel per litre, a standard that would be by far the most stringent in the world; that the drinking water supply in communities surrounding Ontario Power Generation's nuclear stations has annual averages well below 20 and any change of standard based on the ODWAC report would have no impact on the already safe source of drinking water available to residents in the communities surrounding OPG's nuclear stations; and, indicating staff are available to answer questions from members of Council on this or any other issue by contacting Don Terry, OPG's Manager Site Public Affairs for Pickering Nuclear or Jennifer Knox, Manager Site Public Affairs for Darlington Nuclear at 905-839-1151 and 905-623-6670, respectively. - 14 The Honourable John Baird, P.C., M.P., Canada's Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and the Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, advising of $3.4 billion in Federal-Provincial-Municipal investments for key municipal projects; the approval of $1.85 billion under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund projects for roads, bridges, parks and public transit systems; the commitment of $408 million in joint federal-provincial funding in Ontario under the Communities Component of Canada's infrastructure plan in addition to the $687 million in joint federal-provincial funding previously announced for Ontario under the Communities Component; indicating the complete list of Infrastructure Stimulus Fund projects is available at http://www.creatingjobs-creerdesemplois.gc.ca/media/news- nouvelles/2009/on-pl-enq.html and the list of Communities Component projects in Ontario is available at http://www.creatingiobs- creerdesemplois.gc. ca/media/news-nouvelles/2009/cc-enq. html. Staff from the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Secretariat will be in touch with municipalities whose projects have been selected for funding to sign a Contribution Agreement. Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - June 29, 2009 I - 16 Lori Ullius, RN, BScN, Region of Durham, requesting the municipality's support in promoting seniors' safe driving by displaying posters and bookmarks during the "Senior Safe Driving Campaign", a campaign including educational displays, resources, newspaper and radio ads, illustrating age-related changes and driving behaviors that can be adapted to minimize the risk of collisions; advising of the following display dates and locations: June 17 at the Oshawa Centre, June 18 and 19 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and June 25 at the Pickering Town Centre; and, forwarding posters and bookmarks for display. - 17 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources (MNR), forwarding concerns expressed by the City of Oshawa regarding the administration of the New Ontario Endangered Species Act; encouraging the Ministry to put in place procedures and appropriate staffing levels to allow municipalities and the development industry to receive Ministry information and direction in a timely manner particularly on development applications; and, requesting that the MNR meet with City staff and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority to provide an overview how the Act will be administered in relation to development applications and municipal capital projects. I - 20 Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising the Ontario government is committed to involving Aboriginal peoples on decisions that affect their communities and to help them build a sustainable future; noting in Ontario, municipalities and Aboriginal communities are increasingly working together on local matters and developing positive relationships to help address issues of mutual concern; advising of the Municipal-Aboriginal Relationships: Case Studies, a document designed to help municipalities learn about the opportunities and responsibilities for consulting with Aboriginal communities and providing examples of recent experiences where Ontario municipalities and neighbouring Aboriginal communities built effective partnerships to improve the quality of life in their areas; and, hoping the document will be helpful and encouraging municipalities to actively work with Aboriginal communities. Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - June 29, 2009 I - 23 Denis O'Connell, Project Manager, Independent Project Managers, forwarding information on Covanta Energy indicating that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection fined Covanta Energy $45,000 for exceeding the permissible limits for emissions of toxic nickel and related compounds under the company's air quality permit at its municipal waste incinerator in Pennsylvania, one of more than thirty Energy-From-Waste incinerators the company operates throughout the United States. The information noted that Covanta admitted that its conduct violated the state Air Pollution Control Act and agreed to pay the fine. I - 25 Wayne Routly, Ribfest Sponsorship Chair, Bowmanville Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, expressing appreciation for Council's sponsorship of Ribfest; indicating the event generated over $40,000 which will allow Rotary to support a variety of community needs in the coming year; and, the success of this year's event will allow the Bowmanville Rotary Club to put in motion plans for a bigger and better Ribfest for 2010. I - 26 MaryLynn West-Moynes, Vice-President, External Regions, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), expressing appreciation to Council for support of the two infrastructure projects at UOIT -the Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre and ACE-Global; indicating UOIT has received confirmation of $45.4 million and $28 million investments by the federal and provincial governments for the Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre and ACE-Global respectively; and, advising that learning, research and jobs are fundamental and these centres will provide a highly qualified workforce and research opportunity for Durham Region, Ontario and Canada. I - 27 Denis O'Connell, Project Manager, Independent Project Managers, writing to Chair Roger Anderson, Region of Durham, requesting Regional Council postpone their upcoming decision on the proposed Energy-From-Waste facility in order to investigate new technology such as disintegrator technology, a Canadian product patented in 2008; outlining the financial and environmental benefits of disintegration technology; forwarding a letter of support from Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, M.P., Parry Sound-Muskoka for clean burning incinerators and environmentally friendly waste disposal; and indicating an alternative system can be implemented by 2013 to comply with the Region's schedule requirements. Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - June 29, 2009 - 10 Brenda Jamieson, P.Eng., Manager, Ontario GTA District, Transportation, AECOM, forwarding copies of the 407 East Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study Notice of Pre-submission of Draft Environmental Assessment Report for public review between the period of June 15 to July 20, 2009. Resolution #C-388-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 from Brenda Jamieson, P.Eng., Manager, Ontario GTA District, Transportation, AECOM, with respect to the 407 East Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study Notice of Pre- submission of Draft Environmental Assessment Report, be received for information. "CARRIED" I - 11 Kevin Cooke, Ministry of Community and Social Services, announcing that Charles Beer has been appointed to conduct an independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to ensure that the legislation is effective for people with disabilities, businesses and organizations. The review is expected to take approximately six months to complete and Ontarians will have the opportunity to participate in the review and provide feedback about the Act. Mr. Beer will consult with people across the province and then submit a report to the Province in January 2010. Resolution #C-389-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 from Kevin Cooke, Ministry of Community and Social Services, with respect to a review of Accessibility legislation, be referred to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee, posted on the Municipality's website, and, printed in the Clarington.net Newsletter. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - June 29, 2009 I - 12 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, regarding Ontario's competitive bidding process for the construction of new reactors at the Darlington Generating Station, expressing concern that with competitive bidding the government risks losing the Candu technology and jobs to rival firms from other countries; suggesting that Ontario should take the lead and form cone-third partnership between the Province, the Candu supplier and the Federal government to work with businesses to protect jobs; and, encouraging the Minister to work with her counterparts in Ontario and with stakeholders from Candu industries to support this made-in Canada technology for the new Darlington nuclear reactors. I - 13 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, regarding Ontario's competitive bidding process for the construction of new reactors at the Darlington Generating Station, expressing concern that with competitive bidding the government risks losing the Candu technology and jobs to rival firms from other countries; advising that his expectation is that the Province should favour Candu; while recognizing that Ontario probably wants the federal government and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited to be responsible for liabilities such as cost over-runs or delays; suggesting that Ontario should take the lead in arranging a partnership between the Candu supplier community and the Federal government to work with businesses to protect jobs; and, encouraging the Premier to work with stakeholders from Candu Industries to support this made-in Canada technology and to help ensure that Candu is selected for the new Darlington nuclear reactors. Resolution #C-390-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item I - 12 from John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, with respect to support for CANDU Technology for New Darlington Nuclear Reactors, and Correspondence Item I - 13 from John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, with respect to Ontario's Competitive Bidding Process, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - June 29, 2009 - 15 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, advising that on June 3, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Growth Plan Implementation - "Growing Durham" Study -Adoption of Amendment #128 to the Durham Regional Official Plan: "a) THAT the amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan, to incorporate the policy directions of the Growing Durham Study and other related matters, be adopted as Amendment #128, as shown in Attachment 1 to Report #2009-P-42 of the Commissioner of Planning, as amended by Planning Committee on May 19, 2009 and Regional Council on June 3, 2009; b) THAT Amendment #128, as recommended in Attachment 1 to Report #2009-P-42 of the Commissioner of Planning, be revised to incorporate the changes detailed in Attachment 1 to Report #2009-P-43 of the Commissioner of Planning, as amended by Planning Committee on May 19, 2009, and as so revised be adopted; c) THAT the necessary by-law be passed and the adopted Amendment be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval; d) THAT the `Notice of Adoption' be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the area municipalities, all persons and public bodies who made submissions or requested notice on this matter and any other person or public body as prescribed by the Planning Act; e) THAT the Province be requested to consider the following to assist municipalities with the challenge of implementing the Provincial Growth Plan: i) The Province must provide fiscal incentives to shift market/consumer preferences to more compact denser forms of housing. Planning tools such as community improvement incentives that put a significant burden on municipalities is not sufficient; Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - June 29, 2009 ii) The Province must thoroughly examine the regulatory barriers that may be inherent in the building code, the Planning Act -which allows the practice of single use zoning, and the role of the Ontario Municipal Board in considering NIMBY responses to desired forms of development; iii) Other barriers that may be inherent in/to the development industry, such as the financing policies of lending institutions, and any other players that may be a factor in delivering the form of development, must also be examined; iv) The Province should also consider means of assisting the area municipalities in preparing the detailed local plans through financial incentives and regulatory relief that for example will limit appeals; v) For success, the Province must ensure that sufficient funding is available to municipalities for the infrastructure needed to sustain the nature of growth contemplated. The Province must also provide an effective suite of tools including improved cost recovery under the Development Charges Act and a streamlined environmental assessment process; and vi) The Province must commit to ensuring that Durham gets its share of jobs and economic opportunities by assisting the Region in its marketing efforts and by supportive initiatives that will assist in making Employment Lands shovel ready; and f) THAT a copy of Report #2009-P-42 and Report #2009-P-43 be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the Durham area municipalities." Resolution #C-391-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham, with respect to the Growth Plan Implementation - "Growing Durham" Study -Adoption of Amendment #128 to the Durham Regional Official Plan, be endorsed. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - June 29, 2009 - 18 Gary Jeffrey, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, (AACC) forwarding correspondence from John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment addressed to John O'Toole, MPP, Durham in response to Mr. O'Toole's inquiry on behalf of the AACC regarding the cosmetic pesticides ban confirming that agriculture is excepted from the ban and acknowledging that the use of pesticides is necessary in agriculture from an economic and operational perspective. Members of the AACC anticipate that the Municipality will receive a number of calls and inquiries from residents when they see local farmers spraying and Mr. Jeffery has offered his assistance should Council or staff have any questions. Resolution #C-392-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 18 from Gary Jeffrey, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, (AACC) with respect to the Pesticides Act, be received for information. "CARRIED" I - 19 George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key Projects, Veridian Connections Inc., forwarding a press release dated June 18, 2009, highlighting Veridian's financial performance over the past year and exceptional operational performance. The press release noted that annual earnings exceeded expectations and were almost level with the $8.9 million earned in 2007, and that the corporation recorded a 95% customer satisfaction rating and achieved 2,200,000 hours worked without alost-time injury. A copy of the full annual report is available for public review at www.veridian.on.ca. Resolution #C-393-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item I -19 from George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key Projects, Veridian Connections Inc., with respect to Veridian Connections Inc. 2008 Business Results, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - June 29, 2009 - 21 Allan Hewitt, Chair, Clarington Public Library Board, forwarding a brief report on the work of the Clarington Public Library Board entitled "The Clarington Public Library - A Continued Investment in the Community" demonstrating the financial value of a public library, its increase in use during tougher economic times, highlighting the library's role in supporting literacy and community partnerships and outlining some of the resources available for residents with special needs. Mr. Hewitt looks forward to seeing Members of Council at the opening of the new library in Newcastle on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Resolution #C-394-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 21 from Allan Hewitt, Chair, Clarington Public Library Board, with respect to the report on Provision of Library Services to Residents of Clarington, be received for information. "CARRIED" I - 22 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, expressing concern with the continuing loss of services from local hospitals in Durham Region and with the widening gap between services required and services available for the Region's growing and aging population; highlighting four key problems including the fundamental under-resourcing of hospitals in the 905 Region, the massive geography of the Central East LHIN, the inappropriate LHIN boundaries and the lack of accountability to the local community; and, urging the government to ensure that health services and treatment in Durham's local hospitals will be enhanced, not reduced or withdrawn, and that the hospital funding formula will be revised to address growth in Durham. Resolution #C-395-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item I - 22 from Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, expressing concern with the loss of services from local hospitals in Durham Region, be endorsed. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - June 29, 2009 I - 24 The Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure responding to Council's request for an extension to the deadline to bring the Municipality's Official Plan into conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006; recognizing that Clarington is facing circumstances which result in the Municipality being unable to achieve conformity by June 2009; and, providing a new deadline of June 16, 2010 for the Municipality to amend its official plan to conform with the Growth Plan. Resolution #C-396-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT a letter of appreciation be sent to the Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, thanking him for recognizing the circumstances of timing concerning the Municipality's inability to conform to the Growth Plan legislation by the June 2009, deadline, and for extending the deadline to June 16, 2010. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Correspondence Item D - 13 was received as a handout. Resolution #C-397-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 and D - 3 be approved as per the agenda. "CARRIED" D - 1 Newcastle BIA requesting the closure of King Avenue East from Mill Street to Brookhouse Drive, on Saturday October 3, 2009, from 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the annual Fall Festival. (Approved, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - June 29, 2009 D - 3 Lois Yellowlees, expressing concern with the loss of acute care services and on site internists from Lakeridge Health Bowmanville as proposed by the LHIN, the impact the decision will have on quality of care and the domino effect on other services such as EMS who are already transporting and waiting with patients in various hospitals and the impact this may have on the number of vehicles/staff needed to transport patients no longer able to stay in Lakeridge Health Bowmanville; questioning the rationale of removing acute care services from a thriving hospital and a growing community; and acknowledging that since voicing her concerns she is aware that there has been some positive progress on the situation, but would like to be assured that the promises will become reality and that the Bowmanville Hospital will remain amuch-needed health centre for the residents of Clarington. (Correspondence referred to all MPP's in Durham Region, to Kevin Empey, CEO Lakeridge Health, to Foster Loucks, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), and to the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care) D - 2 Martha Hendrikx, President, Newcastle Santa Parade Committee requesting Council's permission to hold the 5t" Annual Newcastle Santa Parade on Sunday, November 22, 2009; advising that in 2008, a number of individuals "set up shop" during the parade and were aggressively selling their wares to parade goers; and, requesting that a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer be present at this year's parade to deal with any unlicensed peddlers. Resolution #C-398-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the request from the Newcastle Santa Parade Committee for permission to hold the 5t" Annual Newcastle Santa Parade on Sunday, November 22, 2009, and for a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to be present, be approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - June 29, 2009 D - 4 I. Craig Davidson, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Municipality of Hastings Highlands, advising Council that on May 20, 2009, the Municipality of Hastings Highlands adopted the following resolution pertaining to fair payment for services: "WHEREAS wind and storms regularly knock out power lines in our rural areas; AND WHEREAS Hastings Highlands Fire Department is frequently called out to protect and secure the site from the danger of fallen power lines; AND WHEREAS these occurrences are on the rise, causing our firemen to remain at the scene, sometimes even overnight, while waiting for Hydro One crews to arrive; AND WHEREAS Hydro One is ultimately responsible for maintaining safety during downed power lines, the increasing costs to our Fire Department to provide this emergency service for Hydro One should not be borne by Hastings Highlands ratepayers; AND WHEREAS repeated requests to recover costs from Hydro One have been ignored; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Hydro One recognizes the emergency services provided by Hastings Highlands Fire Department and remit fair payment for services when requested by the Municipality of Hastings Highlands; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the County of Hastings, Municipalities, Fire Marshall, AMO and MPP Leona Dombrowsky with a request for support." Resolution #C-399-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the resolution from the Municipality of Hastings Highlands, with respect to fair payment for services, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - June 29, 2009 D - 5 Newcastle BIA requesting $12,000 be disbursed from the West End Development funds to the BIA for the purchase and installation of Canada Flag banners and custom-designed Newcastle Village banners; attaching the materials order form in the amount of $8901 and advising that an additional $3150 will be required for removal of the old banners and installation of the new banners; and, requesting payment be made as soon as possible in order for the BIA to pay the supplier in a timely manner. Resolution #C-400-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the request from the Newcastle BIA for $12,000 to be disbursed from the West End Development funds for the purchase and installation of Canada Flag banners and custom-designed Newcastle Village banners, be approved. "CARRIED. D - 6 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on June 8, 2009, the Town of Ajax adopted the following resolution pertaining to Community Social Services Campaign: "WHEREAS community services play a critical role in strengthening the economic and social well-being of our Town in that residents depend on quality services like child care, home care, recreational programs for children and youth, crisis intervention, family counseling, employment/skills training, and immigrant and refugee programs; and, WHEREAS community social service infrastructure is worsening every day in so far as it is threatening the ability of organizations and community workers to do the work their communities need; and, WHEREAS investing in community social services now, will avoid greater costs to communities down the road; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the `Community Social Services Campaign' urging the Government of Ontario to: • Increase investment in community services for Ontarians, • Improve provincial government funding practices for social service agencies • Provide funding that keeps pace with inflation • Respect for the role of community social services, and Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - June 29, 2009 THAT the Premier of Ontario, the M.P.P. for Ajax-Pickering, the Region of Durham and all Regional municipalities be notified accordingly." Resolution #C-401-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the resolution from the Town of Ajax, with respect to the Community Social Services Campaign, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 7 Erwin Waldinsperger writing to Greg Ashbee, Manager, Infrastructure Expansion Planning, Metrolinx, forwarding concerns regarding the environmental and safety impacts of the proposed GO Transit East Expansion Proposal through Oshawa to Clarington; suggesting the VIA/CN corridor is the 2009 preferred alignment as there are significantly less residential dwellings along the CN/VIA corridor, area residents have been exposed to the impacts from passenger trains and the environmental impacts along the CN/VIA corridor will be marginal or negligible compared to impacts along the CP corridor; and, hoping that the matters raised will be fully considered in re-evaluating and selecting the preferred route extension and that he will be kept informed of the progress of the Environmental Assessment with ongoing details regarding the selection and rationale of the route and related stations. Resolution #C-402-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 from Erwin Waldinsperger, with respect to environmental and safety impacts of the proposed GO Transit East Expansion Proposal, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - June 29, 2009 D - 8 Elizabeth Wagdin, Office & Special Events Coordinator, Global Public Affairs Inc., forwarding additional information on the "Count Me In!" Community Challenge; outlining details of the two elements of the Challenge including the Power Reduction Challenge, refereed by IESO, which records the highest percentage drop in electricity consumption on August 14, 2009; and the Highest Per Capita Pledges received between now and August 14, 2009; forwarding an entry form and inviting the Municipality to register for inclusion in the Challenge. The goal is to have as many residents from the community take the on-line pledge, thus saving energy while improving the municipality's odds of winning the per capita challenge. Participation from the Local Distribution Company must be confirmed in order to participate in the Power Reduction Challenge. Resolution #C-403-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 from Elizabeth Wagdin, Office & Special Events Coordinator, Global Public Affairs Inc., with respect to the "Count Me In!" Community Challenge, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. "CARRIED" D - 9 Ralph Pypker and Henry Knoop, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, advising they have been requested to move the Church sign at 130 Scugog Street as it contravenes current municipal by-laws due to its size and location; advising they are prepared to move the sign; however, they are requesting an extension to the timeframe given to remove the sign as they understand that an amendment to the by-law may be forthcoming in July which would allow them to keep the existing sign and just move it; and, confirming that they would follow proper procedure and apply for an official permit for the sign. Resolution #C-404-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 from Ralph Pypker and Henry Knoop, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, requesting an extension to the timeframe to move the Church sign at 130 Scugog Street, be received; and Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - June 29, 2009 THAT the request for an extension to the timeframe to move the sign be approved. "CARRIED" D - 10 Andre Wiggers, Wiggers Custom Yachts Ltd., requesting that Members of Council meet with him regarding the proposed expropriation of Port Darlington Harbour Company property to determine if an equitable agreement can be reached concerning the purchase of the Port Darlington Harbour Company lands and the proposed expropriation. Resolution #C-405-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 from Andre Wiggers, Wiggers Custom Yachts Ltd., with respect to the proposed expropriation of Port Darlington Harbour Company property, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 11 Kevin Heath, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Stirling-Rawdon advising Council that the Township of Stirling-Rawdon adopted the following resolution pertaining to Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Plan: "The Committee acknowledges receipt of a letter dated May 26, 2009 from Andre Ouellette, OCWA providing an outline of the work required in preparing the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Plan AND FURTHER confirming that the Township of Stirling-Rawdon will be required to submit two separate Operational Plans under the new DWQMS -one for the Water Treatment Plant that OCWA operates and another for the Water Distribution System that the municipality operates AND FURTHER providing a cost estimate of $6,000.00 for the Operational Plan for the Water Treatment Plant and $10,000 for the Operational Plan for the Water Distribution System. WHEREAS it is ultimately the users of the system that are burdened by ever increasing mandated costs AND WHEREAS water is currently tested regularly and meets all regulated requirements Council Meeting Minutes - 23 - June 29, 2009 AND WHEREAS there are no apparent benefits to the water system in undergoing such licensing plans THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township is not willing to pay said costs for the preparation of two Operational Plans AND FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of the Environment, Daryl Kramp, MP, Prince Edward-Hastings, Leona Dombrowsky, MPP, Prince Edward- Hastings, Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in Ontario for support." Resolution #C-406-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution from the Township of Stirling-Rawdon, with respect to Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Plan, be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 12 John D. Leach, MPA, AMCT, Clerk, Township of Innisfil, advising Council that on June 3, 2009, the Township of Innisfil adopted the following resolution pertaining to Ontario's 2009 Budget - Harmonized Sales Tax Affects Electricity Rates starting July 1, 2010: "WHEREAS Ontario's 2009 budget has proposed to harmonize sales taxes the implementation of which will apply to electricity rates starting July 1, 2010 having the effect of increasing electricity rates by 8% across the Province; and WHEREAS The Electricity Act, 1998 has provided for the imposition of a debt retirement charge of .7 cents kWh to be paid by consumers until the residual Ontario Hydro stranded debt is retired, likely to be achieved between 2014-2018; and WHEREAS this double taxation will provide undue hardship to the residents and business of Ontario; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to exempt electricity sales from the provincial portion of the single harmonized sales tax at least until the stranded debt of Ontario Hydro is fully retired; and FURTHER THAT this Resolution be forwarded to all Ontario Municipalities for their support; and Council Meeting Minutes - 24 - June 29, 2009 FURTHER THAT this Resolution be forwarded to the Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Energy & Infrastructure, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and AMO." Resolution #C-407-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution from the Township of Innisfil, with respect to Ontario's 2009 Budget -Harmonized Sales Tax, be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 13 Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board requesting $4,500 from the Rinch Estate in the Bowmanville Museum Reserve Funds to purchase software for use in cataloguing and digitizing of the Clarington Archives and managed through the Office Equipment Upgrade Project at the Museum. Resolution #C-408-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the request from Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board, for $4,500 from the Rinch Estate in the Bowmanville Museum Reserve Funds to purchase software, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-409-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the order of the Agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Staff Report #2 and Staff Report #3 at this time. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 25 - June 29, 2009 STAFF REPORTS Resolution #C-410-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of considering Staff Report #2 -Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor -Report PSD-067-09 -Status Report: Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board by Smooth Run Developments Inc. (Metrus Developments Inc.) Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited on Applications in the Village North Neighbourhood in Newcastle and Staff Report # 3 -Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor -Legal Matter -Outstanding Property Standards Issues. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed in open session at 8:47 p.m. The Mayor advised that a closed meeting of Council was held in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act. Two matters were considered and no resolutions were passed. COMMITTEE REPORT(S) Report #1 -General Purpose and Administration Committee Report June 22, 2009. Resolution #C-411-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 22, 2009, be approved, with the exception of Items #7 and #18. "CARRIED" Item #7 Resolution #C-412-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PSD-067-09 be tabled to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled to be held on September 14, 2009. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - June 29, 2009 Item #18 Resolution #C-413-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson 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. "MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Foster ~ Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor Robinson Councillor Trim Councillor Woo Mayor Abernethy STAFF REPORTS (cont'd) Resolution #C-414-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-049-09 be received; THAT All Services Incorporated, Oshawa, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $141,570.00 (Plus GST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2009-16, be awarded the contract for the 2009 Structure Rehabilitation (Culvert Replacements) Various locations as required by the Engineering Department; THAT funds required in the amount of $194,000.00 ($141,570.00 tender plus design, contingencies, and contract administration) be drawn from the Engineering 2009 Capital Budget Structure Rehabilitation Account # 110-32-330-83275-7401. THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-049-09 marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 27 - June 29, 2009 BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION There was no Business Arising from Notice of Motion considered under this section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-415-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the tabled Motion from the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting of June 22, 2009 regarding PSD-065-09 be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-416-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PSD-065-09 be received; THAT staff investigate the opportunity to sell and move the house and report back on any sales opportunity; THAT should a sale opportunity not be present, 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 should a sale opportunity not be present, 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 LOST" Resolution #C-417-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak 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 Council Meeting Minutes - 28 - June 29, 2009 THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee and any interested parties be informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-418-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the presentation of Stu Seedhouse, Vice-President, Ontario Power Generation, be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-419-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the delegation of Louis Bertrand be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-420-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegation of Richard Ward be received; and THAT his request for return of vehicles removed from his property be denied. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-421-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2009-088 to 2009-101 inclusive; 2009-088 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Municipality of Clarington) 2009-089 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Headgate Group Inc.) Council Meeting Minutes - 29 - June 29, 2009 2009-090 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owner(s) of Plan of Subdivision 18T-95001, any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said Lands and the Municipality of Clarington in respect of S-C-2004-002 2009-091 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (West Diamond Properties Ltd.) 2009-092 Being a By-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington 2009-093 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Blackstone Energy Services Inc., Toronto, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the direct purchase of Natural Gas 2009-094 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Blackstone Energy Services Inc., Toronto, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the direct purchase of Electricity 2009-095 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the West Beach Road Bridge Reconstruction, Bowmanville, Ontario 2009-096 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Cobourg Development Services Inc., Cobourg, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Old Scugog Road Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements, Hampton 2009-097 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Total Hockey Worldwide LLC., Lakeville, MN, to enter into agreement for the release of the Total Hockey Official Mark 2009-098 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and All Services Incorporated, Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the 2009 Structure Rehabilitation (Culvert Replacements) Various Locations 2009-099 Being a By-law to close Part 3 on Plan 40R-25884 as a public highway pursuant to section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001. S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended and to repeal By-law 2009-072 Council Meeting Minutes - 30 - June 29, 2009 2009-100 Being a by-law to declare Part 3 on Plan 40R-25884 surplus as pursuant to section 268(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended and to repeal By-law 2009-073 2009-101 Being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to authorize the transfer to 564069 Ontario Inc. and to repeal By-law 2009-074; 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 Foster suggested that Mayor Abernethy work with staff to prepare a response to the Honourable George Smitherman regarding his announcement of the postponement of the Nuclear New Build, encouraging the Minister to move the process forward with the Federal Government and to obtain a sense of timing and optimism. Councillor Hooper acknowledged and thanked residents for their input into the Energy-From-Waste project. Councillor Robinson clarified his position on the Host Community Agreement indicating that he knew the Clarington site was going to be chosen for the facility and that he took a stand for the betterment of Clarington and to get services for the municipality. Mayor Abernethy confirmed that the Municipality is not the only community considering EFW, noting the Greater Vancouver area municipalities are examining the same thing. He referenced a June 27t" article entitled "Trash Incinerators Not a Health Risk: Experts" in which a leading British expert on environmental health has told the Vancouver regional government that modern incinerators do not pose a public-health risk. Mayor Abernethy indicated that he would e-mail a copy of the article to Members of Council. Councillor Novak advised of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) request for a National Strategy on Waste Management and Energy-From-Waste policy directions. Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - June 29, 2009 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-422-09 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2009-102, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 29'h day of June, 2009; and THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-423-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m. "CARRIED" ~=_ ~----