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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/2010Leading tA¢ 4Yrt~ Council Meeting Minutes May 10, 2010 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Foster 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 Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Present: Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until 8:27 p.m. Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:27 p.m. Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:27 p.m. Acting Director of Planning Services, F. Langmaid Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano, attended until 8:27 p.m. Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:27 p.m. Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until 8:27 p.m. Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 8:27 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Novak announced the following: On Wednesday, May 5, 2010, she was a reader at St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School as part of "Education Week". She also attended the new Bons Avenue school ground-breaking ceremony with Councillor Hooper. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - May 10, 2010 • On Thursday, May 6, 2010, the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee held an open house to bring the Community Strategy to the public. The event was well attended. Councillor Hooper announced the following: He thanked Councillor Novak for permitting him to speak at the Bons Avenue School during "Education Week" and was also involved in Reading Week with students and was asked some very interesting questions. The Lions Club of Bowmanville will be celebrating their 75t" Anniversary this Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Clarington Beech Centre. Resolution #C-189-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 26, 2010, be approved. "CARRIED" PRESENTATIONS There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting. DELEGATIONS Lynn Helpard addressed Council on behalf of his wife Patricia Stephenson, Bob and Daniele Stephenson, Garthwood Homes Limited and Glenn Genge, Project Director, D. G. Biddle and Associates Limited concerning Unfinished Business #1 -Report PSD-057-10 -Proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan and Official Plan Amendment to Add Three (3) Medium Density Residential Symbols and Change Housing and Population Targets in the Foster Neighbourhood of the Official Plan. Mr. Helpard stated the applicants believe the staff report is very thorough, very well written and covers all items of concern raised during the process, and that he was here to hopefully witness the approval of the application and the start of the appeal process. Mr. Helpard concluded by stating this process has often been a long, frustrating and taxing exercise for the applicants and they are grateful for being at the point of approval this evening. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - May 10, 2010 Bob Kreasul addressed Council concerning Staff Report # 1 -Report CAO-004-10 - Dredging of Bowmanville Creek stating he is disappointed that the staff report did not address the issue. Mr. Kreasul feels that parking has nothing to do with dredging and that all they were asking is for the municipality to pay their fair share of the dredging costs and that anything to do with the boat launch is a secondary item. Mr. Kreasul expressed concern that dredging needs to be done now as boats are plowing as they go through the channel. He stated that in previous meetings he has presented the fact that there are many charter boats, local boats and visitors generating substantial revenue for the entire area. Mr. Kreasul feels that the Municipality of Clarington has a "diamond in the rough" that needs attention and that no other facility has the opportunity to provide the extent of revenue generated by the harbour. COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence Item I - 9 was received as a hand-out. Resolution #C-190-10 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, including hand-out Correspondence Item I - 9, with the exception of Item I - 3. "CARRIED" I - 1 Minutes of Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 20, 2010 I - 2 Shelley Molica, Treasurer, Clarington East Food Bank, Clarington East Economic Support, expressing appreciation for the $2,000 grant and for providing assistance during the Compost giveaway on Saturday, April 24, 2010; and, indicating the monetary and food donations will assist the Food Bank in helping to meet some the needs of those in the Community who are hurting at this time. - 4 J. Paul Johnson, President, Ontario Good Roads Association, OGRA, advising that OGRA and the Ministry of Transportation have entered into an agreement to provide provincial funding to Ontario municipalities to assist in collecting and reporting data on the extent and condition of bridge structures in their jurisdiction; advising that municipalities will be able to apply for matching funding to a maximum of $5,000 to assist with the costs of collecting, compiling, formatting and inputting bridge asset and condition data into Municipal DataWorks (MDW); indicating that to qualify, municipalities are required to provide a letter of commitment to submit bridge asset and, Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - May 10, 2010 condition data for inclusion into MDW by March 31, 2011; and encouraging municipalities to participate and to contact Joe Tiernay, Executive Director at OGRA to learn more about the funding program and the MDW Project. I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to Mr. Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park Alliance, advising that on April 21, 2010, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Rouge Park Alliance Governance Review: "a) THAT Durham Region support the recommendations of the consultant's report entitled Governance, Organization and Finance Review of the Rouge Park alliance, as a framework for moving forward with the creation of a Rouge National Park; b) THAT the Founding Deal, which will set out how the Park will co- exist and be managed within the adjacent urban landscape, must ensure that the resulting Rouge National Park recognizes and permits any and all infrastructure that may be needed to accommodate growth in the GTA and environs; and, that the viability of agriculture in the Park is addressed, to maintain the opportunity for near urban food production; c) THAT the Region participate in the negotiations leading to a Founding Deal and the creation of a Rouge National Park, to ensure the needs of Durham Region are addressed; and d) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-24 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the Rouge Park Alliance, the Durham Region area municipalities, York Region and area municipalities, City of Toronto, Toronto Region Conservation Authority and the Toronto Zoo." I - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on April 21, 2010, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Quarterly Report on Planning Activities: "a) THAT Report #2010-P-27 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-27 be forwarded to all Durham Area Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and Durham Emergency Medical Services for information." Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - May 10, 2010 I - 7 Sharon McCartney, Special Events/Rental Coordinator, Orono Town Hall Board of Management, expressing appreciation for the use of the Municipality's lap top and projector for their Annual Spaghetti Dinner which provided the opportunity to show a photo tribute to a very special citizen of Orono; advising that all municipal staff they encountered were more than courteous and helpful; and, especially thanking Mayor Abernethy, Councillor Robinson, Jennifer Cooke and Heather Keyzers. I - 8 Kawartha Conservation forwarding a weblink to their 2009 Annual Report highlighting their many accomplishments and activities that help to protect the health of the watershed including the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan, enhancements to their Planning and Regulations department, the grand opening of Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area, their 30-year history, Watershed and Fisheries Management Plans and the Drinking Water Source Protection. Hard Copies of the Report are available by contacting Brent Kulba, Communications Specialist, at bkulba _kawartha conservation.com. I - 9 Gabriel Sekaly, CMA, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and Paul Macmillan, CMC, Partner and Public Sector Leader, Deloitte, advising of the establishment of the Public Sector Leadership Award, an award to recognize leaders who are making positive change in how services are delivered, resources are deployed and results achieved with fewer resources and smaller budgets to meet conflicting goals; indicating the awards are designed to celebrate leadership at all orders of government, healthcare organizations, education institutions and not-for-profit organizations; indicating eligibility criteria and application forms are available at www.leadershipawards.ca; and, extending an invitation to submit an application for any programs where outstanding leadership enabled major organizational transformation. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2010. I - 3 Margaret Maskell, advising that three of the "Support Our Troops" banners on the bridge in Bowmanville have gone missing and that banners at other locations are missing as well; indicating that many visitors, military and others have come to Bowmanville to witness the display for our Troops and Canada; that Bowmanville was the first to lead the way in spreading the banners across Ontario; and, hoping that the Municipality will continue this display. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - May 10, 2010 Resolution #C-191-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item I - 3 be referred to staff to provide a report on the ways and means the Municipality of Clarington can participate, financially and in-kind, with the displaying of the "Supporting Our Troops' banners; and THAT staff prepare an inventory of the current number of banners, their condition and replacement costs. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Correspondence Items D - 7 and D - 8 were received as hand outs. Resolution #C-192-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 5 and hand out Correspondence Item D - 8 be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Correspondence Items D-3andD-8. "CARRIED" D - 1 Shari Lovelock, Director of Developrrrent, Central Region CNIB, advising. that CNIB has declared the month of May as Vision Health Month with fun and informative activities taking place across Canada and encouraging citizens to protect their eyes and have regular exams to prevent eye disease; indicating that May 27, 2010 is "Shades of Fun" day, a unique and fun day to raise awareness by wearing sunglasses to work; and, requesting that May 27, 2010 be proclaimed "CNIB Day" and hoping that the municipality will celebrate Vision Health Month and show Clarington's shades of fun. (Proclaimed) D - 2 Joan Booth, Executive Director, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario, a registered charitable organization providing programs and services that improve the quality of life of children, youth and adults with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, requesting the month of June to be proclaimed as "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" to help raise awareness of these life long, complex conditions. (Proclaimed) Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - May 10, 2010 D - 4 James Hale requesting to address Council to discuss settlement opportunities regarding litigation between Newcastle Recycling Ltd. and the Municipality of Clarington. (Correspondence referred to a closed session of Council to be considered in conjunction with Staff Report #2) D - 5 Petra Schwirtz, Chair, Clarington Marketing Minds, advising that June 7 to 13, 2010, is Tourism Week in Canada, a celebration highlighting the economic and social benefits of the Tourism sector and providing a focal point for activities and planned events; indicating that Clarington Marketing Minds is announcing the launch of National Tourism Week in Clarington with "The Art of Country Living -Family Adventure Tour" and outlining other events planned for the week including Doors Open, an art exhibit at the visual Arts Centre, the Rockin' Rotary Ribfest and Mosport High Octane Weekend; and, requesting that June 7 to 13, 2010 be proclaimed "Clarington Tourism Week". (Proclaimed) D - 3 Robert K. Weafer, Paralegal, writing on behalf of his client, Fox Fires Taxi, Sunderland, seeking permission to operate a Physically Disabled Passenger Vehicle (PDP) into and out of the Municipality of Clarington. The correspondence indicates that Fox Fires Taxi is not seeking permission to operate a taxi service and currently operates a PDP vehicle service in the Townships of Brock and Uxbridge, under contract with the Region of Durham, and have been informed that the taxi companies registered in Clarington cannot fulfill the service requirement at this time. Resolution #C-193-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 3, from Robert K. Weafer, Paralegal, with respect to operation of a Physically Disabled Passenger Vehicle (PDP) be referred to the Municipal Clerk. "CARRIED" D - 6 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that on April 19, 2010, the City of Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to Endorsement of Private Members' Bill 18 (Local Democracy and Accountability): Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - May 10, 2010 "WHEREAS MPP David Caplan has recently introduced Private Members' Bill 18 to amend the Municipal Act to ensure municipal governments are more democratic and accountable in regards to the position of Regional Chair; and WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pickering recently passed three separate resolutions in support of the direct election of the Durham Regional Chair; and WHEREAS the Region of Durham Council recently passed a resolution to put a referendum question on the 2010 municipal election ballot asking Durham Region residents if they support the direct election of the Durham Regional Chair; and WHEREAS democracy as defined by Webster's is; government by the people; a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections. NOW THEREFORE the Council for the City of Pickering resolves the support and endorsement of Private Members' Bill 18 (Local Democracy and Accountability) introduced on March 29, 2010 by MPP David Caplan. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent for endorsement to Durham Regional Council and all municipal Councils within Durham Region." Resolution #C-194-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the resolution from the City of Pickering, with respect to Endorsement of Private Members' Bill 18 (Local Democracy and Accountability) be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 7 Allan Kirby, President, Newcastle Village and District Historical Society, providing historical information on Joseph E. Atkinson, a great Canadian and native of Newcastle, and supporting the naming of a street after Mr. Atkinson in Newcastle; acknowledging a minor duplication issue regarding a similar name in Ajax; and, requesting that an amendment be made to the street naming by-law and that Clarington Council forward a resolution to the Region of Durham requesting that the proposed street name "Joseph Atkinson" be reserved for use by the Municipality of Clarington. Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - May 10, 2010 Resolution #C-195-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo WHEREAS Joseph E. Atkinson was born in the Village of Newcastle in 1865 and became the publisher of The Toronto Star from 1899 to 1948; and WHEREAS Mr. Atkinson possessed a zealousness for social and economic justice which was founded in the village in which he grew up; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY requests the Regional Municipality of Durham to amend their street naming by-law by adding the name "Joseph Atkinson" to the list of available street names for the Village of Newcastle. "CARRIED" D - 8 Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult Association (COAA) advising that the COAA has been raising funds for their "Wheels in Action Campaign" since January 1, 2010 and have raised $29,651.11 as part of the donation collection campaign for the purchase of a passenger minivan; indicating that the organization has received 5 informal bids from four dealerships in Clarington; and, requesting that all funds currently held within the Older Adult Capital Reserve Account be released and that Council waive the requirements of the Purchasing By- law to allow the Purchasing Manager to award an order to Clarington Toyota for the purchase of the minivan. Resolution #C-196-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the release of all funds within the Older Adult Capital Reserve Account be approved; and, that the Purchasing By-law be waived to facilitate the Clarington Older Adult Association's purchase of a passenger minivan from Clarington Toyota. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - May 10, 2010 COMMITTEE REPORT(S) Report #1 -General Purpose and Administration Committee Report May 3, 2010. Resolution #C-197-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 3, 2010 be approved, with the exception of Items #20 and #22. "CARRIED" Item 20 Resolution #C-198-10 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster WHEREAS Procedural By-Law # 2007-227 Subsection 9.6 addresses the conduct of delegations and presenters, specifically it does not allow individuals making representation to Council or GPA to speak disrespectfully of any person, use offensive words; and WHEREAS at a Public Meeting held at a Council Meeting of Monday, April 26, 2010, a delegate was challenged by the Mayor for the use of a word "bully", when referencing the Durham Regional Chair; and WHEREAS the delegation was not allowed to continue as the delegate would not rescind his comment which was interpreted by the Mayor, as Head of Council, to be speaking disrespectfully of the Durham Regional Chair: and WHEREAS the same individual made the same comment about the Durham Regional Chair in a delegation to Council April 5, 2008 and was banned from the Council Chambers until an apology was received from the delegate; and WHEREAS the Canadian Civil Liberties Association was enlisted by the delegate as an issue of Freedom of Speech entrenched in the Charter of Rights and Freedom; and WHEREAS by unanimous vote of Council March 2, 2009 the ban from the Council Chambers was lifted; and WHEREAS the circumstances are no different than previous and the outcome this time may be no different; and Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - May 10, 2010 THEREFORE, this Council extend a formal apology to the delegate, Mr. Jim Richards, for interrupting his delegation and he be allowed to complete his delegation at the next meeting of Council "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 Woo / Councillor Trim / Mayor Abernethy / Resolution #C-199-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Mr. Jim Richards, requesting an apology from Mayor Abernethy for curtailing his freedom of speech as guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Item 22 Resolution #C-200-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Directors of Planning and Engineering Services Departments meet at the earliest convenience with the Commissioner of Works of the Region of Durham, to discuss the current available sewage capacity situation in Bowmanville; and THAT Staff report to Council on the remedy of the sewage capacity issues as soon as possible. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - May 10, 2010 STAFF REPORT(S) Resolution #C-201-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CAO-004-10 -Dredging of the Bowmanville Creek be referred to the 2011 budgetary process for discussion of available options. "MOTION TABLED" (See Following Motion) Resolution #C-202-10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-201-10 be tabled until the next Council Meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-203-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Staff Report #2 -Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor concerning Newcastle Recycling be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" 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-204-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-057-10 be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - May 10, 2010 Resolution #C-205-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-057-10 be received; THAT the application for proposed Clarington Official Plan Amendment, COPA 2007- 0014, submitted by Patricia Stephenson, Robert & Daniele Stephenson, and Garthwood Homes Limited, be approved as per Attachment 2 and the by-law attached to Report PSD-057-10 to adopt Amendment No. 74 be approved; THAT the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood Design Plan as contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-057-10 be received; THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-057-10 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-057-10 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-206-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report EGD-016-10 be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-207-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report EGD-016-10 be received; THAT the recommendations within Report EGD-016-10 be endorsed; THAT the Region of Durham be requested to reprioritize their Capital Works projects to include the total reconstruction of Liberty Street rather than to proceed with interim surface condition improvements; THAT a copy of Report EGD-016-10 be forwarded to the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee; and Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - May 10, 2010 THAT a copy of Report EGD-016-10 be forwarded to the Commissioner of Works, Region of Durham. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-208-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2010-051 to 2010-056; 2010-051 Being a by-law to repeal By-law 2010-049, being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1559306 Ontario Ltd. ) 2010-052 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 73 to the Clarington Official Plan 2010-053 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Norm and Jo-Anne Lansing) 2010-054 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Kaitlin Homes Aspen IV Ltd.) 2010-055 Being a by-law to establish a Clarington Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010-2014 Term 2010-056 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 74 to the Clarington Official Plan (Patricia Stephenson, Robert and Daniele Stephenson, and Garthwood Homes Limited; 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 recognized Dennis Hefferon, Solicitor, for his many years of service with the Municipality. Tonight's meeting is Mr. Hefferon's last meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - May 10, 2010 Mayor Abernethy concurred with Councillor Foster's comments and expressed appreciation to Mr. Hefferon, on behalf of Council, for his advice and efforts on behalf of Clarington over the years. Councillor Robinson questioned whether the Municipality has a policy in place that would prevent the Clarington Older Adults Association from accepting donations to offset the cost of the new van, particularly their fundraising efforts with respect to placing corporate logos on the new van. The Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources stated there is no policy that prevents the COAA from receiving donations for the acquisition of capital property. She stated the difficulty however, is that if there is solicitation for any advertising it must go through a competitive process for anyone to have the ability to advertise and if approved by Council, be subject to the requirements of the purchasing by-law. The Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources confirmed that advertising on vehicles has never been specifically approved. Resolution #C-209-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of a motion concerning advertising on the Clarington Older Adults Association van. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-210-10 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Clarington Older Adults Association Board be authorized to proceed through the Municipal purchasing process to invite proposals regarding use of advertising space on the newly acquired Municipal van being utilized for COAA purposes; THAT the proposals be secured in a competitive manner and in accordance with the regulations and standards set by the Canadian Advertising Council and the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT if the opportunity results in advertising revenue, it will be considered operating revenue of the COAA Board to be used as part of their annual operating income. "MOTION TABLED" (See Following Motion) Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - May 10, 2010 Resolution #C-211-10 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-210-10 be tabled until the next Council meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-212-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deal with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed in open session at 9:30 p.m. The Mayor advised that two items were discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and two resolutions were passed to provide direction to staff. Resolution #C-213-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 from James Hale, regarding a legal matter, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-214-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Resolution #C-207-10 be reconsidered. "MOTION LOST" Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - May 10, 2010 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-215-10 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2010-057, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 10~h day of May, 2010; and THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-216-10 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:32 p.m. "CARRIED" lJ CLER