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Council Meeting Minutes
APRIL 11, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Prior to the start of the meeting, a moment of silence was observed to acknowledge
Fallen Canadian Soldier Corporal Yannick Scherrer, who lost his life in the line of duty
in Afghanistan on March 27, 2011.
Councillor Hooper led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, attended until 8:37 p.m.
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Absent: Councillor M. Novak
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Manager of Transportation & Design, L. Benson
Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney
Manager of Internal Audit, C. Carr
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Foster indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegation of Allan Lambert and Correspondence Item D – 11.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
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Last week he attended the Durham Farm Fresh Connections 2011 event at the
Luther Vipond Arena in Brooklin. He suggested that Councillors read the
“Farmer’s Share” brochure.
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He congratulated the Clarington Toros for winning the Ontario Hockey
Federation Atom AAA Championships against the Mississauga Rebels on
April 10 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and extended
appreciation to Community Services Department staff for a job well done.
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The Clarington Recreational Hockey League held their annual championship
weekend at the South Courtice Arena. He extended congratulations to the
organizers, sponsors and coaches. The event provided the opportunity to
showcase Clarington’s facilities.
Councillor Partner announced the following:
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She extended congratulations to Pauline Storks who was honoured by the
Municipal Electric Association Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (MEARIE) for
seventeen years of service to MEARIE and the MEARIE Management Inc.
(MMI).
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On April 9, 2011, she, along with Mayor Foster and Councillor Woo attended
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the 22 Annual Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner and Auction in
support of the Ganaraska Forest Centre and Outdoor Education Programs.
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She extended congratulations to John Slater, Chair, Orono Crown Trust, who
will be presented with the Evylin Stroud Lifetime Achievement Award as part of
the Durham Environmental Achievement Awards on May 12, 2011.
Councillor Traill announced that on Friday, April 8, 2011, she, along with Mayor Foster
attended the Central Canada Regional Apprenticeship Competition where apprentices
competed for titles in plumbing, steam fitting and welding.
Councillor Woo announced that he brought greetings, on behalf of the Municipality, to
the opening night banquet for the Ontario Hockey Federation championship
tournament held at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and congratulated the
Clarington Toros Atom AAA team on winning the Gold Medal. He commended Steve
Troughton and Bob Englebert on a marvelous job in selling Clarington.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
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This past week he attended the opening of the Heather Griffith Breast
Assessment Centre at Lakeridge Oshawa. Ms. Griffith is a breast cancer
survivor who, with her family, founded the Gala of Hope fundraiser in 2004
raising $18,000. The event grew into an annual gala and combined with other
initiatives has raised $1.2 million to date.
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Clarington farmers dominated the Durham Farm Connection event.
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He attended the Tribute for Our Troops Dinner held on April 7, 2011 in support
of the Ontario Regiment Foundation which sets up Post Secondary Bursaries,
Post Secondary Family Scholarships and a Benevolent Assistance Program for
individuals or families in times of need. Mayor Foster acknowledged not only
the 155 casualties but the 650 wounded Canadian soldiers.
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On April 13, 2011, the Clarington Board of Trade will host “Ask an Expert” from
12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Mayor Foster recognized John O’Toole, MPP, Durham and Cathy Abraham, Trustee,
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, in attendance this evening.
Resolution #C-186-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held March 28, 2011, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Kurt Gelder addressed Council concerning Item # 5 of Report # 1 - Application to Amend the
Official Plan to Reflect the Location of Provincially Significant Wetlands. Mr. Gelder stated
he and his wife own a fish farm on Langstaff Road and lot 7594 is part of the farm and is the
only asset they have. He stated it was their intention to either sell the fish farm and build
their retirement home on the lot or sell the lot to have money to retire. Mr. Gelder indicated
that the lot is already 75% EP and that adding to the existing EP is not necessary as the land
where they would build is not wet, that Soper Creek is 120 feet west of their property line, not
on his property as the map indicates, and all that is on the lot is a small tributary. Mr. Gelder
was requesting an exemption to the EP Zone.
Ted Meszaros, Clarington Citizens for Clean Water and Soil, addressed Council
concerning Correspondence Item D – 9 - Commercial Fill Dumping on Morgans Road,
to raise concerns and awareness of the potential consequences of commercial fill
dumping at Morgan’s Road and Highway 2, especially to nearby wells and aquifers on
the site and beyond. Mr. Meszaros stressed the importance of maintaining the quality
of groundwater as the rural area is dependent on wells for drinking water, household
and agricultural uses and noted area residents have spent considerable amounts of
money to have wells drilled and maintained, with no assistance from any level of
government. Mr. Meszaros stated their main concern is groundwater contamination,
which unlike surface water that can be contained and cleaned up, will show up years
from now after the fill has been dumped as contaminants are slowly released through
the underlying aquifer. He noted that should serious groundwater contamination
occur, destruction of drinking water supplies can continue for years. He stated the
majority of wells in the area are fairly shallow and there is concern that shallow wells
are easier to contaminate. He noted the onus is on the owner of the well to protect it
from surface contamination but that the owner has no control over any contaminates
that have leached through groundwater, rendering the well basically useless with no
recourse. Mr. Meszaros stated new regulations rather than guidelines should be
developed by the Ministry of the Environment, the Municipality and the Conservation
Authority.
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He noted that there are problems with abandoned sites as they become the
responsibility of the Municipality after ten years. He feels that the Municipality should
set aside funds for long-term action – legal or clean-up costs. He also feels that funds
should be put up front from commercial fillers in case clean-up of sites is required.
Mr. Meszaros stated the onus is on the Ministry of the Environment to protect the
quality of soil and that these issues should be dealt with at the source. Mr. Meszaros
summarized by stating that soil, groundwater and sediment are natural resources that
are essential for the current and future health of ecosystems and the wellbeing of the
residents of Clarington and once contaminated they can be very difficult and
expensive to remediate.
Beth Meszaros, Clarington Citizens for Clean Water and Soil, addressed Council
concerning Correspondence Item D – 9 - Commercial Fill Dumping on Morgans Road,
to request Council to be vigilant in protecting the area’s rich agricultural lands,
wetlands and waterways and to set into place strong laws and regulations to protect
these natural resources. She requested that Clarington’s representatives on the
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) keep staff accountable for their
actions and keep them informed. She also requested specific information regarding
Permit #1089 be investigated and that the GRCA set strong timelines for completing
work done on permits. Ms. Meszaros suggested that Council insist that government
ministries responsible for the environment and natural resources work together as one
body and that Council work with these ministries to develop strong legal language to
have clearer definitions and to develop a public consultation process for a fill site. She
reviewed an itemized list of requests to various municipal staff to respond to issues of
safety, associated costs of road rehabilitation, maintaining the Morgan’s Road area as
greenbelt, sample testing and results, health concerns, lifestyle changes and
disruption to daily life. Ms. Meszaros requested that staff demand that the Ministry of
the Environment review the permit process and to be advised by April 15, 2011 of
what steps have been undertaken.
Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning Item # 5 of Report # 1 - Application to Amend
the Official Plan to Reflect the Location of Provincially Significant Wetlands. Through use of
a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Racansky commented on the Official Plan Amendment to
reflect the location of Provincially Significant Wetlands. Ms. Racansky is requesting that
Council leave the lands that are located along tributaries and/or are still forested to be
included as EP Zone – Green space. Ms. Racansky concentrated her presentation on the
Hancock Neighbourhood. She referenced the approved development that deleted centres of
tributaries flowing from surrounding lands not rezoned or studied and indicated that it would
be premature to permanently designate these lands for development as she feels it would be
too late to redesignate them to environmentally sensitive. She feels it is important to realize
that no setback from the wetlands was allowed from this subdivision located in the midst of
the neighbourhood and that there should be a setback at least from other sides to allow
wetlands to function. Ms. Racansky stated it would be unwise, unsafe and costly to delete
some tributaries prior to proper studies and planning and that she would be willing to discuss
the issue with staff. Ms. Racansky stated treed lots could help improve air quality and
removing trees soil excavation will release pollutants into the air.
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She feels if lands are being removed from the Green space, then other lands that would
improve the wetlands, stream and recharge functions should be added. Ms. Racansky feels
that with 70% of Ontario wetland lost, it is time to take action and to protect wetlands with
substantial buffers for the benefit of both wildlife and humans.
The representative of 711053 Ontario Inc. advised prior to the meeting that they would
not be addressing Council.
Mayor Foster stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of
Allan Lambert as he is an associate member of the Courtice Lions Club and left the
Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting.
Allan Lambert addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 11 - Request
to Waive Vendor’s Permit Fee to Sell Fireworks in Support of Courtice Lions Club.
Mr. Lambert indicated that the Club has permission to sell fireworks at the corner of
Taunton Road and Townline Road and that all the necessary safety equipment is in
place. He noted the funds raised help assist the Club and the organizations they
support such as guide and hearing dogs, sports teams and Camp Dorset and that the
waiver of the fee would be of help to them.
Mayor Foster returned to the meeting and resumed the chair.
Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I – 1 – Minutes
of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee, regarding emissions.
Ms. Bracken stated that since moving to the area 20 years ago she has been
concerned with the brown haze from St. Marys Cement. She indicated that the
proposed incinerator has brought to light the degree of pollution coming from
St. Marys. Ms. Bracken referenced information from Environment Canada’s National
Pollutant Release Inventory which lists St. Marys Cement as the third highest nitrogen
oxide emitter in all of Ontario. Ms. Bracken stated that nitrogen oxides are respiratory
irritants and lead to premature mortality. She expressed concern with the 3,372
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tonnes on-site releases and noted that St. Marys is the 13 highest emitter of sulfur
dioxide. Ms. Bracken expressed concern with a statement in the minutes that notes
St. Marys production is up and that they are expecting they will exceed the SO2 and
NOX allowance, but will use their credits. She stated that Council needs to act on this
to determine what action to take and suggested that a letter of concern be sent to
St. Marys and that staff be directed to monitor emissions and exceedances.
Ms. Bracken stated there are many schools and subdivisions close to this plant and
that school children and residents breathe this pollution 24 hours per day, seven days
per week. She urged Council to do its due diligence for clean air and to take action.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-187-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Item I – 5.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
dated November 23, 2010
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated March 15, 2011
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
February 16, 2011
I - 4 Bruce McCuaig, President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx,
advising of the integration of Presto, the regional farecard system, as
a division of Metrolinx; indicating the transition furthers Metrolinx’s
mandate of establishing a seamless transportation network in the
Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area; and, advising that current Presto
users will see no change to the way they use their card, they will still
be able to tap onto transit easily and quickly and that all Presto card
activities will still be available at www.prestocard.ca. The integration
process is expected to be complete by late 2011.
I - 6 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department,
Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding additional hard copies of
the Energy-From-Waste Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
(February 18, 2011), Energy-From-Waste Advisory Committee Terms
of Reference Comment and Response Table (February 18, 2011) and
the Durham/York Energy-From-Waste Draft Complaint Protocol for
Design, Construction and Operations (January 31, 2011), in
accordance with the Notice of Approval to Proceed with the
Undertaking regarding the Amended Environmental Assessment for
Durham and York Residual Waste Study, Section 3 Public Record.
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I - 7 Thomas G. Gettinby, CAO & Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock,
writing to P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising that on March 21, 2011, the Township of Brock passed a
resolution in support of the Municipality of Clarington’s request that
Durham Region reconsider their position to no longer reimburse
lower-tier municipalities for roadside clean-ups; and, requesting the
Region to provide the same consideration to Brock as what has been
previously provided to Clarington.
I - 8 Gail Rickard, Library Board Chair, Clarington Public Library,
expressing appreciation for Council’s support of the library’s 2011
Capital and Operating Budget requests.
I - 9 John R. O’Toole, MPP Durham, advising that he has been working
with residents and Councils regarding the placement of commercial fill
in the Township of Scugog and requesting that he be kept informed of
any other fill requests or permit applications regarding fill within the
Oak Ridges Moraine or the Greenbelt so that he will be able to work
with Council and to inform the Provincial government to better serve
his constituents.
I - 10 Joyce Kufta, Village Concerts, expressing appreciation to Council on
behalf of the Newcastle Village Concerts Committee for the $750
Municipal Grant; indicating that the Tuesday night free concerts in
Newcastle Parkette have been a huge success and have also helped
the East Clarington Food Bank as many attendees bring donations;
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and, advising the concert series begins on Tuesday, June 14 and
runs until August 23, 2011.
I - 5 Linda Gasser writing to Councillor Don Mitchell, Chair, Finance and
Administration Committee, Region of Durham, requesting that the
Project Team for the Energy-From-Waste facility be directed to
reschedule the next Energy-From-Waste Advisory Committee
meeting and Certificate of Approval presentation to an evening
meeting so that interested parties including Councillors, municipal
staff and the public have the opportunity to hear the Certificate of
Approval presentation and that Council and the public be notified
when the date is finalized so that they may make arrangements to
attend and/or file requests to make delegations.
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Resolution #C-188-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Municipality of Clarington support the rescheduling of future Energy-From-
Waste Advisory Committee meetings and the Certificate of Approval presentation to
evening meetings and the public be notified of the dates so that they may make
arrangements to attend and/or file requests to make delegations.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D – 11 was received as a Hand-Out.
Resolution #C-189-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 6, be approved as per the agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Derrick McKay, Race Director, Courtice Kids Multisport Series,
requesting permission to close Nash Road from 8:30 a.m. to
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11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2011, for the 5 Annual “Courtice
Kids of Steel Triathlon”; and, advising that the organization will be
providing insurance coverage up to $5 million and will also obtain the
appropriate road closure permits for Courtice Road.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 2 Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration,
advising nomination forms and information outlining details of the
selection process for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2011, an
annual award to recognize young Ontarians who have demonstrated
exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial
discrimination, are available on the Ministry’s website at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards. The deadline for submission is
May 31, 2011.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk to place information
on the municipal website)
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D - 3 Mia Ponsen, Secretary and David Moorhouse, Treasurer, Pride
Durham Inc., requesting the week of June 6 to 12, 2011, be
proclaimed as “Pride Week” and for the Rainbow Flag to be raised
on one of the municipality’s flagpoles for the week, in celebration of
the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Transsexual (LGBT)
communities accomplishments and culture and to send a message
of tolerance, openness and hope.
(Proclaimed and permission granted
to fly the Rainbow Flag)
D - 4 Dianne Fernlund, Crossing Guard Coordinator, Municipality of
Clarington, requesting May 2, 2011, be proclaimed as “School
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day” in recognition of the valuable
service and dedication to child safety provided by Clarington’s
School Crossing Guards.
(Proclaimed)
D - 5 Kathy McLaughlin, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade,
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requesting permission to host the 50 Annual Community of
Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 19, 2011,
beginning at 10:30 a.m.; advising the parade will commence on
Church Street by the Old Fire Hall and end at Memorial Park on
Liberty Street; requesting the cooperation of the Police Department,
Operations Department and Municipal Services and the use of the
Old Fire Hall; and, thanking all involved for their continued support in
making the parade a great success.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 6 Jackelyn Forsey requesting that May 12, 2011, be proclaimed
“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Fibromyalgia
and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities National Awareness Day” in
support of the 440,000 individuals in Ontario who have been
diagnosed with one or all of these illnesses and to help raise public
awareness, educate the medical profession, raise funds for
necessary services and end the stigma and discrimination that
accompany these diseases.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 7 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to the Central
East Local Health Integration Network advising that on March 21,
2011, the City of Pickering adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Ajax Pickering Hospital:
“WHEREAS in the spring and summer of 2008, during the public
discussions regarding elimination of mental health beds at the Ajax-
Pickering Hospital, members of Friends of the Ajax-Pickering
Hospital wrote to the Minister of Health asking that the Rouge Valley
Health System be dissolved and that the Ajax-Pickering Hospital be
amalgamated with the Lakeridge Health Network; and
WHEREAS the Ajax-Pickering Hospital is undergoing a major
expansion of emergency care facilities. There was also to have
been an expansion of mental health in-patient services but RVHS
decided last year to relocate all of those services to Centenary.
Despite public outcry in opposition to this change, both the LHIN and
the Courts have ruled that changes such as this one, within a
healthcare corporation, are not subject to external review; and
WHEREAS the projections indicate that the population of Durham
Region will grow at more than twice the rate of any other community
or county within the CELHIN. The total population of Durham will
quickly and significantly exceed that of Scarborough; and
WHEREAS as the Region’s population grows it will be crucial to
have a coordinated, Region-wide view to implementing and
managing healthcare resources and none of these are more
important than the critical care hospitals serving the Region. A
single corporation focused on Durham Region is the simplest and
most affordable way to realize this goal; and
WHEREAS a Durham Region focus will significantly improve
fundraising from all three sources within Durham Region: local and
regional focus will appeal to the local nature of communities. As the
communities of Durham Region grow from Pickering to Newcastle
there is a legitimate expectation that a broad range of medical
services will be available here.
NOW THEREFORE the Council for the City of Pickering supports a
single hospital corporation for all communities within Durham
Region; and,
THAT the Central East Local Health Integration Network be
requested to explore how this goal might be best achieved to serve
the residents of Durham Region; and,
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THAT all municipalities in Durham Region and the CELIHN be so
advised.”
Resolution #C-190-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the City of Pickering, with respect to Ajax Pickering
Hospital, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 Kathy Kielt, Acting Deputy Clerk and Supervisor of Council and
Committee Services, Regional Municipality of Halton, advising
Council that on March 30, 2011, the Regional Municipality of Halton
adopted the following resolution pertaining to Harmonized Sales Tax
(HST) revenue and a new funding mechanism for transportation
infrastructure:
“WHEREAS the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.)
on July 1, 2010, and its application to gasoline and diesel sales will
result in new revenue for the Government of Ontario; and
WHEREAS based on 2010 average price levels of gasoline and
diesel, and 2009 average consumption levels in Ontario, the
Government of Ontario’s projected new revenue will be
approximately $1.53 billion annually; and
WHEREAS the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery
Review identified a transportation infrastructure investment gap
between the Government of Ontario and Ontario’s municipalities of
approximately $3.8 billion; and
WHEREAS a lack of sufficient funding for essential transportation
infrastructure construction, maintenance and rehabilitation has
created a situation where many of Ontario’s municipalities do not
have the financial capacity to construct new transportation
infrastructure and conduct the maintenance and rehabilitation
needed to sustain existing transportation infrastructure; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Halton requests that the Government of Ontario
consider directing a portion of the revenue derived from HST
charged on gasoline and diesel sales to a new predictable funding
mechanism that will allow Ontario’s municipalities to make the critical
investments needed to be effective stewards of transportation
infrastructure; and
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FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier
Dalton McGuinty, Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance, Hon.
Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Transportation, Hon. Bob Chiarelli,
Minister of Infrastructure, the Ontario Good Roads Association and
to CAA South Central Ontario; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in
Ontario requesting their support.
Resolution #C-191-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from Regional Municipality of Halton, with respect to
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) revenue and a new funding mechanism for
transportation infrastructure, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 Ted and Beth Meszaros and Sherry Ibbotson, Citizens for Clean
Water and Soil, expressing concern with the dust and dirt affecting
human health, pets, vegetation and roadside conditions, as well as
the short and long-term effects to the water system resulting from the
dumping of commercial fill at the Morgans Road site; and advising
that the resolution passed by Council on March 28, 2011 is not
strong enough and they have suggestions to present as to how
Council and staff can be of further assistance to residents.
Resolution #C-192-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D – 9 from Ted and Beth Meszaros and Sherry
Ibbotson, Citizens for Clean Water and Soil, with respect to commercial fill
dumping on Morgans Road, be referred to staff.
“CARRIED”
D - 10 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing
to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that
on March 9, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Highway 407 East Extension – Regional Comments on
Simcoe Street Construction Announcement by Infrastructure Ontario:
“a) THAT Joint Report #2011-J-21 be received for information;
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b) THAT a copy of Joint Report #2011-J-21 be forwarded to the
Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Environment, Ministry
of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Ontario, area municipalities, and
Conservation Authorities;
c) THAT the Province be advised that the Region of Durham’s
position on the Highway 407 East extension is:
THAT the Province honour its commitment to deliver the entire
Highway 407 East undertaking by providing a definitive schedule
for the next procurement process to complete the Highway 407
extension to Highway 35/115, as promised; and
d) THAT the following resolution from the City of Oshawa, as
outlined in Council Correspondence (CC#40) from the City of
Oshawa to Premier Dalton McGuinty, be endorsed:
‘WHEREAS Infrastructure Ontario has indicated its interest to
qualify project teams who will design, build, finance and maintain
the east extension of Hwy 407; and
WHEREAS the extension of Hwy 407 eastward from Brock Road
in Pickering to Hwy 35/115, as originally agreed with the federal
government in the FLOW Agreement dated March 2, 2007 is to
be completed in one continuous phase; and
WHEREAS the Province has recognized the importance of
completing the 407 Hwy east extension all the way to Hwy
35/115 as being critical to advance economic development and
create jobs for all southern Ontario thereby ensuring that Ontario
businesses can compete on the world stage; and
WHEREAS the Province has stated that due to financial
constraints it must phase the construction of the 407 extension;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province be
requested to immediately proceed with the continuous
construction of the 407 extension from Brock Road to Pickering
to Hwy 35/115 through the issue of a RFP based on a Public
Private Partnership (P3) where the Province would retain control
and ownership under a funding model inclusive of the capital
construction, ongoing maintenance and operation costs and a
schedule of user fees which would respond to the market,
encourage and support the use of truck traffic, and that this
motion be forwarded to the Region of Durham, Durham
Municipalities, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Cavan-Monahan,
Ontario MPs and MPPs, and AMO’.”
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Resolution #C-193-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to
Highway 407 East Extension – Regional Comments on Simcoe Street
Construction Announcement by Infrastructure Ontario, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
Mayor Foster stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
Item D – 11 as he is an associate member of the Courtice Lions Club and left
the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting.
D - 11 Allan Lambert, requesting waiver of the $300 Vendor’s Permit fee to
sell fireworks from May 18, 2011 to May 23, 2011 to raise funds for
the Courtice Lion’s Club. All proceeds from the sale will support the
Lion’s Camp Dorset and other self supporting organizations in
Clarington.
Resolution #C-194-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the request from Allan Lambert for waiver of the $300 Vendor’s Permit fee to
sell fireworks from May 18, 2011 to May 23, 2011, be approved.
“CARRIED”
Mayor Foster returned to the meeting and resumed the chair.
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 4, 2011.
Resolution #C-195-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 4, 2011 be
approved, with the exception of Items #1, #5 and #11.
“CARRIED”
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Item #1
Resolution #C-196-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the sign for the proposed Newcastle Fire Hall remain in place.
“MOTION WITHDRAWN”
Resolution #C-197-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the sign for the proposed Newcastle Fire Hall be reinstalled with revised
wording indicating that the site is one of the proposed locations for the New Newcastle
Fire Hall.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-198-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the sign for the proposed Newcastle Fire Hall be removed until September,
2011, when the Municipality has a better idea of the location of the new Newcastle
Fire Hall.
“CARRIED”
Item #5
Resolution #C-199-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-030-11 be received;
THAT Clarington Official Plan Amendment (COPA 2011-001) continue to be
processed, including the preparation of a subsequent report considering all agency
comments and concerns raised at the Public Meeting;
THAT the delegations of Kurt Gelder and Libby Racansky be referred to staff; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-030-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
“CARRIED”
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Item #11
Resolution #C-200-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CLD-010-11 be received;
THAT the appointment of the following individuals to the Orono Arena Board be
confirmed:
Orono Amateur Athletic Association Representative Gord Lowery
Orono Amateur Athletic Association Representative Laverne Boyd
Durham Central Agricultural Society Representative Elaine Dillon;
THAT Councillor Woo be appointed as a Council representative on the Orono Arena
Board;
THAT the appointment of the following individuals to the Solina Community Centre
Board be confirmed:
Jennifer Bowman
Viola Ashton
Karen Dair
David Best
Sue Olsen;
THAT By-law 2008-039 be amended to change the composition of the Tyrone Hall
Board from 13 citizen representatives to nine citizen representatives;
THAT the appointment of the following individuals to the Tyrone Hall Board be
confirmed:
Mark Canning
Alvin Hare
Corinne Van deGrootevheen
Larry Quinney
Kim Panokeok;
Don Wilks
Denise Franklin
Paul Rowan
Laurie Lafrance
THAT Councillor Partner be appointed as a Council representative on the Tyrone Hall
Board; and
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THAT Councillor Partner be appointed as a Council representative on the Newcastle
Arena Board.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-201-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-039 to 2011-045
2011-039 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owner(s) of Plan of Condominium S-C-2007-0001, any Mortgagee
who has an interest in the said Lands and the Municipality of
Clarington in respect of S-C-2007-0001
2011-040 Being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2011-041 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2011-042 Being a by-law to establish certain lands as public highway, assume
them for public use and name them
2011-043 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2006-152, being a by-law to provide
for the maintenance, management, regulation and control of the
cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington
2011-044 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2008-039 to establish a Municipal
Service Board to operate a Community Hall in Tyrone in the former
Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington
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2011-045 Being a by-law to provide for the apportionment of costs of Division
Fences; and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
“CARRIED”
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Neal questioned emissions at St. Marys Cement and whether the
Municipality had jurisdiction over the matter. Mayor Foster indicated that while the
Municipality does not have jurisdiction, it did not mean that staff could not get
involved. He suggested that Council wait until St. Marys conducts their annual
presentation to Council or for Councillor Neal to bring the matter up at the next
General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting.
Mayor Foster stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from voting
on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting.
Councillor Woo chaired the remainder of the meeting.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-202-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-046, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
th
on the 11 day of April, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
“CARRIED”
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-203-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:38 p.m.
"CARRIED"
M O
April 11, 2011