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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"
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