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MAY 6, 2011
Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on May 6 10, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at
Holburn Bio-Medical, 1100 Bennett Road.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor W. Woo
Absent: Councillor C. Traill
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
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
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
The Special meeting of Council was convened for the purpose of discussing
Economic Development and to provide an update on the Technology Park.
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order and welcomed all who were in attendance.
He advised that during the work on the Municipality's Strategic Plan, it became clear
that some of Council's visions extend beyond the four-year Council term. Two of the
keystones of the vision is the Science & Technology Park and the Energy Park; ideas
which were implemented by prior Councils. The meeting today is intended to share
this vision with the new Council.
Mayor Foster introduced Mr. Yang Shaojun, Consul and Chief of the Science and
Technology Section in the Consulate and Consul Song Yongjian, Peoples Republic of
China.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no iiisclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster introduced Dr. Ron Stead, Holburn, who has been the driving force
behind the Science and Technology Park.
Dr. Stead provided a presentation to Council, supported by a PowerPoint
presentation, describing the background and strategy of Holburn, which was
established in 1995. He indicated that the company hoped to develop general and
special labs in a park like setting. Unfortunately significant cost and time overruns
were encountered and, with the downturn in the economy, many programs were
cancelled, necessitating Holburn to refocus their business. A partnership has recently
been entered into with Gamma-Dynacare for a prostate cancer diagnostic program to
be introduced at the Bowmanville laboratory and an education-research centre is
being created. There has recently been more interest from companies searching for
vacant lands and Holburn in looking for development partners.
A question and answer period followed.
David Crome, Director of Planning Services, through use of a PowerPoint
presentation provided an update on the Clarington Technology Park. Mr. Crome
advised that the idea behind the park was to attract knowledge-based industries,
noting the origins of the park were that Clarington had a home-grown business which
was ready to expand; a prime location and affordable land was available; a university
and college in close proximity; the Ontario Power Generation Refurbishment and New
Build projects were on the horizon; the site is located close to Toronto and 60 minutes
to the airport; and the municipality offers a desirable lifestyle. He highlighted
background studies which were undertaken, opportunities and constraints, conceptual
options, design principles and the vision for the Technology Park.
Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services provided an explanation of two
alternatives for the extension of the sanitary sewers to the area. Mr. Cannella advised
that water services have been extended to Bennett Road by Holburn. He highlighted
the master drainage plan for Bennett Creek and the transportation network for the
area.
Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade, provided a PowerPoint
presentation, stressing the need for private business, Regional and Municipal
government to partner in order to bring each of their visions together for the
development of the Technology Park. Ms. Hall stated that the Board of Trade is
looking at sector-based marketing attraction of various companies and building P3
partnerships to further these visions. She requested Council members to assist in this
endeavour while out at their various networking events.
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-244-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-054, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a special meeting held
on the 6`h day of May, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-245-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:20 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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