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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2011 SpecialC1ari~ton Adopted as Amended readrngraew~y Special Council Meeting Minutes 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - May 6, 2011 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - May 6, 2011 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" MAYO