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Council Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 3, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Novak led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper, attended until 9:05 p.m.
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Facilities Manager, G. Acorn
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Manager of Communication and Marketing, J. Cooke, attended
until 8:00 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring an interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D – 4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She represented the Municipality at the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority’s (CLOCA) Children’s Groundwater Festival. Councillor Novak
presented a plaque to Members of Council in recognition of the Municipality’s
financial support for the 2011 Festival.
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She advised the Mayor’s Annual Address to the Board of Trade was very well
received and that she has heard many positive comments that Clarington’s
future is very optimistic.
She represented the Municipality at the Durham Soccer Club Volunteer
Appreciation evening. Darlington was represented and Peter Knowlton was
the recipient of an award.
She attended the open house event of the Miche Bag Canada in Courtice.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
He also attended the CLOCA Children’s Groundwater Festival which was a
great opportunity to network with the children who asked a number of good
questions.
He echoed Councillor Novak’s comments regarding the Mayor’s Annual
Address to the Board of Trade and extended congratulations to Mayor Foster.
This past weekend he participated in a clean-up to bring life back to some of
the abandoned cemeteries noting the group was in Enniskillen on Saturday.
He attended the Newcastle Fall Festival.
He was a judge, along with Councillors Woo and Partner, at the Bowmanville
Vet Clinic and he attended the Legends Concert at the Newcastle Community
Hall.
He congratulated Julie Cryderman and Kaylin Morrisette, two local young
women who were members of the Canadian U19 Lacrosse Team who took the
bronze medal in Hanover, Germany.
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, historic downtown Bowmanville will host the
Annual Apple Festival and Craft Sale. There will be lots of entertainment and
fun for the whole family.
Councillor Partner announced the following:
On Thursday she, along with Councillor Woo, attended the Ganaraska
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Conservation Authority Watershed Tour celebrating their 65 Anniversary.
On Saturday she attended a number of events including the Newcastle Fall
Festival, the opening of Dee’s Harvest Table in Newcastle, the hazardous
waste drop off event, a pet judging event at the Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic
and the Shania Twain/Neil Diamond Tribute concert at the Newcastle
Community Hall.
On Sunday, she attended a play written by Emily Buckley from Leskard and the
Oktoberfest Dinner at the Newtonville Community Hall.
Councillor Traill announced that on Saturday she attended the Newcastle Fall Festival
enjoying the classic car display and Jungle Cat World exhibit and also attended the
Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic fundraising event.
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Councillor Woo announced the following:
He attended the Annual Mayor’s Address to the Board of Trade which he felt
was one of the more well attended events and he has heard only good
comments regarding the Mayor’s Address.
He attended the Newcastle Fall Festival which provided lots of fun for everyone
and also attended the Newtonville Oktoberfest.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
He extended appreciation to the Clarington Board of Trade for hosting the
Mayor’s Annual Address and to members of staff for providing information.
He advised A Gift of Art has received a donation of LED lights from Tom
Campbell and Mary Mogford.
At the Retirement celebration for Reverend Joe LeFave, he heard from former
residents on how much they miss the quality of life they enjoyed in Clarington.
Tickets are still available for the Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Harvest Ball to
be held at the Tosca Banquet Hall on October 21, 2011.
He expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts regarding the Port Granby
hearings.
On Thursday, the municipality helped to raise $421 for “Feed the Need” along
with donations of non-perishable food items.
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October 6 is the Provincial Election Day. Mayor Foster encouraged all to get
out and vote.
He also wished everyone time to enjoy Thanksgiving this weekend with family
and friends.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented Miranda Hersco with a Certificate of Recognition and
Congratulations on her receipt of the Leading Girls, Building Communities Award
presented by the Province of Ontario. The Award recognizes Miranda as a positive
role model who champions issues within her community, provides strong leadership
and encourages others. Mayor Foster stated that Miranda is a model of what young
leadership can accomplish and highlighted a number of her achievements.
DELEGATIONS
Louis Bertrand addressed Council concerning Item #9 of Report #1 - Appointments to
Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee. Mr. Bertrand stated
he was here tonight to discuss the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommendation of appointments. Mr. Bertrand confirmed that he did apply for
appointment, but his name does not appear on the GPA recommendation.
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Mr. Bertrand stated issues such as incineration, toxicology, environmental chemistry,
biology, waste management policies, construction, commissioning, and contracts with
waste haulers are incredibly complicated and he wished the best of luck to all the
appointees in keeping up with the required reading of reports, policy papers and
background studies and in attending meetings to follow-up on recommendations.
Mr. Bertrand stated his delegation concerns the impacts of incineration on residents
and the municipality and on Council’s responsibility to protect their health, financial
interests and quality of life. Mr. Bertrand discussed the meaning of accountability
stating part of accountability is transparency of decision-making. He questioned what
selection criteria was used to choose the appointees to the Committee indicating that
it is Council’s responsibility to ensure that the Committee is seen as legitimate,
representative and effective. Mr. Bertrand urged Members of Council to make public
their decision-making criteria this evening.
Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Item #9 of Report #1 - Appointments to
Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee. Ms. Gasser stated
she has several concerns regarding the advertising and member selection process
including conflicting wording and instructions in the Clarington and Durham Region
advertisements, the improper disqualification of at least one applicant, possibly more,
ruled as late submissions, and the lack of information regarding the criteria used and
weighting to select and evaluate appointees. Ms. Gasser stated that Clarington and
Durham residents deserve to have the best qualified individuals appointed to the
Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee and that their health
and welfare may well depend on having independent and qualified citizens identifying
the issues and recommending solutions to very complex problems. Ms. Gasser stated
that, with all due respect, she feels more qualified individuals may have been
overlooked. Ms. Gasser expressed concern that the Clarington advertisement failed
to provide a link to the Terms of Reference which sets out the Committee mandate
and scope of activities and questioned whether Council had taken this into account
when selecting members. She also expressed concern that none of the four
appointees were on record as having submitted comments to the Ministry of the
Environment during the initial comment period and that Wendy Bracken, Clarington’s
most knowledgeable resident, as well as other qualified candidates with important
skills were passed over. Ms. Gasser suggested that Council refer Report CLD-025-11
back to staff to determine and correct the information to rectify the list to reinstate for
consideration any candidates that may have been improperly disqualified or
incorrectly described as late applicants, that Council provide the public with a clear
description of the criteria used to evaluate applicants and to list the relevant skills and
criteria, and make their decision based on those.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - October 3, 2011
Resolution #C-431-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held September 19, 2011, be
approved.
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
Councillor Neal indicated that he had stated a declaration of pecuniary interest at the
meeting of September 19, 2011 regarding Item #28 of Report #1.
The foregoing Resolution #C-431-11 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-432-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
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
June 14, 2011.
I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated September 13, 2011.
I - 3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
September 20, 2011.
I - 4 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Board dated June 2011.
I - 6 Lucie Papineau Pugliese, Secretary General, Telecommunications
Alliance, advising that starting March 25, 2013, two new area codes will be
introduced in the Greater Toronto area – the 437 area code will be added
to the 416/647 codes and the 365 area code will be introduced in the
region served by 905/289 area codes; indicating the introduction of the
new area codes will create millions of new phone numbers and will only be
assigned to customers for additional services on an as needed basis, will
coexist with the current ones and will cover the same geographic area, and
will not affect local calling areas in any way. Further information is
available online at www.newareacodes.ca.
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I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on September 21, 2011, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Quarterly Report on Planning Activities:
“a) THAT Report #2011-P-66 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2011-P-66 be forwarded to all Durham Area
Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and Durham
Emergency Medical Services for information.”
I - 5 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham, forwarding copies of the following documents, in
accordance with the Notice of Approval to Proceed with the Undertaking
regarding the Amended Environmental Assessment for Durham and York
Residual Waste Study, Condition 3, Public Record:
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 15, 2011,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Noise Monitoring and
Reporting Plan (Environmental Assessment Condition 19)
September 15, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Noise Monitoring
and Reporting Plan (September 2011)
September 15, 2011 Noise Monitoring and Reporting Plan Comment
and Response Table
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment Dated September 15, 2011,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Groundwater and
Surface Water Monitoring Plan (Environmental Assessment
Condition 20)
September 15, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Groundwater and
Surface Water Monitoring Plan
September 15, 2011 Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring
Plan Comment and Response Table
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 23, 2011,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of Draft Compliance
Monitoring Program (Environmental Assessment Condition 4)
September 23, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Draft Compliance
Monitoring Program
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 23, 2011,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Soil Testing Plan; and
September 23, 2011 Durham-York Energy Centre Soil Testing Plan.
The documents are also available on the EFW project website at
http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/efw-committee.htm.
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - October 3, 2011
Resolution #C-433-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Item I – 5 from Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant,
Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to the
Durham/York Energy From Waste Project be referred to staff to respond to the
following questions:
a) Will ICI Waste be accepted or not?
b) Will the Monitoring Program Records be public records and be available to staff
or Members of Council?
c) Is there a prescribed limit for PM2.5 and PM2.10 contaminants?
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED
VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Mayor Foster √
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D – 9 was received as a Hand-out.
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
Item D - 4 as he owns property in the downtown core and left the Council Chambers
during discussion and voting on this matter.
D - 4 Edgar Lucas, Chairman, Board of Management, Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting that funds be made available
either through funds held in escrow by the Municipality or an interest-free
loan over a five-year period to cover the cost of purchasing 35 pole
mounted snowflakes, plus the cost of mounting and maintenance in the
amount of $28,007.05; and, indicating that six weeks is required for the
manufacture of the snowflake lighting which will necessitate the order to be
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placed and funds received by September 30 so that the decorations can
be in place for the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade.
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Resolution #C-434-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the request from Edgar Lucas, Chairman, Board of Management, Historic
Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre for funds to cover the cost of purchasing 35
pole mounted snowflakes, plus the cost of mounting and maintenance in the amount
of $28,007.05 be approved; and that the funds be withdrawn from the Bowmanville
BIA reserve fund.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
Resolution #C-435-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 2 to D - 6, and Hand-out Correspondence Item D 9,
be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 2 Kevin Coulter, Environmental Planner, Morrison Hershfield, advising his
firm has been retained by Brennan Paving and Construction Limited to
complete the design and environmental assessment for the replacement of
the Highway 401 Overhead Sign Support Structure signifying Highways 35
and 115; indicating that due to high traffic volumes on Highway 401, the
sign replacement must be completed at night; highlighting the scope of
construction activities; and, requesting an exemption to the Noise By-law
to complete the work. It is anticipated the work will commence in the
Spring 2012 and will require lane closures over a series of nights and a full
highway closure to install the new sign structure.
(Exemption to the Municipality’s Noise By-
law approved for the timeframe required for
replacement of the Highway 401 Overhead
Sign Support Structure)
D - 3 Alan Cornthwaite, Recording Secretary, Bowmanville and District Navy
League, requesting permission to hold tag days on April 20, 21 and 22 and
September 28, 29 and 30, 2012, to raise funds in support of the Sea Cadet
Program and to provide an opportunity to exhibit the cadets to the
community.
(Sea Cadet tag days approved for April 20,
21 and 22 and September 28, 29 and 30,
2012)
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D - 5 Janice Parish, Royal Service Real Estate Inc., advising that on Saturday,
November 19, 2011, Royal Service Real Estate Services Inc. is sponsoring
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the 3 Annual Fund Raiser for the East Clarington Food Bank at the
Newcastle Town Hall, involving a silent auction, door prizes, cash bar with
live music and dancing with all proceeds going to the East Clarington Food
Bank just in time to give them the kind of support they need prior to the
Christmas season. Last year they raised $4400 plus 333 pounds of
canned and dry goods; their goal this year is $5000 and 400 pounds of
food. In order for the LLBO to approve their Special Occasion Permit, she
is requesting Council designate their event as a “Municipal Community
Event”.
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(3 Annual Fund Raiser for the East
Clarington Food Bank designated as a
Municipal Community Event)
D - 6 Meredith Cochrane, Executive Director, EcoSpark, formerly Citizens’
Environment Watch and Debbe Crandall, Executive Director, STORM
Coalition, advising that in 2015, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation
Plan (ORMCP) will be reviewed; indicating that Monitoring the Moraine, is
a partnership between EcoSpark and STORM Coalition that is building a
movement of engaged and informed communities to protect the Oak
Ridges Moraine and has launched the “Moraine for 2015” Campaign, a
campaign symbolizing the collective efforts of citizens, groups and
communities coming together to pledge their commitment to the Oak
Ridges Moraine, forwarding information packages regarding both the
“Moraine for 2015” Campaign and the “Moraine Can’t Wait” Campaign,
representing concerns that Moraine communities continue to have about
the future of the landscape; and, hoping that Clarington will be an active
part of these campaigns through meaningful dialogue with local residents
and Moraine-focused organizations.
(THAT a copy of the Moraine for 2016 and
the Moraine Can’t Wait materials and
pledge form be provided to each member
of Council for consideration; that a copy
be forwarded to the Planning Services
Department and the Engineering Services
Department; and, that Ecospark and Save
the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM) be
advised of Council’s actions)
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D - 9 Matthew Kopczinski, Project Coordinator, AECON, requesting an
exemption to Noise By-law 2007-71 until the end of December 2011 to
allow construction operations to occur during the hours of 11:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday and 11:00 p.m. Saturday to 10:00 a.m.
Sunday for MTO Contract 2011-4000 Highway 115, 1 km East of Highway
35 to Airport Road Interchange; advising the contract incorporates
diamond grinding the existing concrete pavement as well as placing new
asphalt on mainline Highway 115 to improve road conditions and vehicle
traction; and, indicating the extended working hours will ensure Aecon can
complete the project on-time and mitigate any loss time that may be
encountered due to unfavourable weather conditions.
(Request for exemption to Noise By-law
2007-71 approved until the end of
December 2011)
D - 1 John Witheridge, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board, advising
that the representative from Ward 2 has missed three consecutive
meetings without regrets; and, requesting that the position be filled in
accordance with Board Policy 3.5.1.
Resolution #C-436-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable
individual, including municipal or local board employees.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:10 p.m.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed.
Resolution #C-437-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Humes be appointed to the Clarington Museum and Archives Board to
represent Ward 2.
“CARRIED”
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D - 7 Ted Galinis, General Manger, Durham Region Transit, advising Council
that on September 7, 2011, the Transit Executive Committee adopted the
following resolution pertaining to a national public transit strategy:
“a) THAT Ms. Olivia Chow’s private member’s bill calling on the Federal
Government to establish a national public transit strategy be endorsed
by the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee;
b) THAT Durham Region MPs be so advised; and,
c) THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Area Municipalities in Durham
Region for their endorsement.”
Resolution #C-438-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee with
respect to a national public transit strategy be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to Chris Alexander,
MP Ajax-Pickering advising that on September 19, 2011, the City of
Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to banning shark fins
in Pickering:
“WHEREAS sharks are being slaughtered world-wide at a rate of over 70
million per year; with experts agreeing that sharks could be extinct within
10 to 20 years at the current rate of slaughter;
AND WHEREAS shark finning is a wasteful, inhumane practice that
involves cutting off a shark’s fins and then tossing the still-alive shark back
overboard to drown, bleed to death, or be eaten alive by other aquatic
animals;
AND WHEREAS fins have no significant nutritional value and are
considered unhealthy for human consumption due to the accumulation of
high levels of mercury and toxins in fins and flesh;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Pickering staff
investigate and report back to Council regarding the matter of banning the
sale, possession and consumption of shark fins and related products;
THAT the City of Pickering request that the governments of Ontario and
Canada enact legislation to ban the possession, sale and consumption of
shark fins and related products; and
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THAT this motion be distributed to Chris Alexander, MP, Corneliu Chisu,
MP, Joe Dickson, MPP, Wayne Arthurs, MPP, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario and all Durham municipalities.”
Resolution #C-439-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the City of Pickering, with respect to banning the
possession, sale and consumption of shark fins and related products, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report September 26,
2011.
Resolution #C-440-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 26,
2011 be approved, with the exception of Items #1(d), #5, #9, #10 and #14.
“CARRIED”
Item #1(d)
Resolution #C-441-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report FND-109-11 be received for information; and
THAT staff provide a further report detailing road expenditures undertaken in the last
ten years for both reconstruction and maintenance.
“CARRIED”
Item #5
Resolution #C-442-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Staff prepare a report regarding the possibility of holding Public Meetings during
the evening and at locations in close proximity to affected residents; and
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THAT the report include the possibility of altering the order of the agenda at General
Purpose and Administration to hear delegations before presentations.
“CARRIED”
Item #9
Resolution #C-443-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report CLD-025-11 be received for information.
“MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE”:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Mayor Foster √
Resolution #C-444-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CLD-025-11 be received;
THAT the following four people be appointed to the Energy From Waste – Waste
Management Advisory Committee:
Marven Whidden
Kathy Coupland
Michelle Speelman Viney
Sophia Wouters; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-025-11 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - October 3, 2011
Item #10
Resolution #C-445-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report CLD-026-11 be received;
THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-026-11 be approved with the exception of
Sections 8.2(f) and 9.2(c); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-026-11 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-446-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CLD-026-11 be received;
THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-026-11 be approved; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-026-11 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
Item #14
Resolution #C-447-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Community Services Department advise the Newcastle Arena Board and
the Orono Arena Board, and other appropriate Boards of Council of municipal wide
events, such as ‘Customer Service Week’, such that they may, at their will, have the
opportunity to participate in these events.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-448-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-091 to 2011-093
2011-091 Being a by-law to prohibit the excessive barricading or fortification of
land within the Municipality of Clarington
2011-092 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2375 from Part Lot Control
2011-093 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2361 from Part Lot Control; 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 stated that he had visited the Westlake Subdivision on Friday and
that he feels there are legitimate concerns regarding drainage ditches not working
well. He questioned if there is further on-going work that should be undertaken to
address the concerns. The Director of Engineering Services stated that the
subdivision is one that the Operations Department monitors as part of the Road
Monitoring Program and provides a level of service that has been in place for
years. He stated that it is staff’s opinion that the level of service is reasonable
and that some cleaning out of ditches is required on an annual basis. The
Operations Department monitors the road network and responds to erosion
problems in a timely manner.
Councillor Neal expressed appreciation to those people who put their names
forward for appointment to the Energy From Waste - Waste Management
Advisory Committee especially Kerry Meydam, Wendy Bracken, Louis Bertrand
and Tracey Ali.
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Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-449-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-094, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 3rd day of October, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-450-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:06 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYO;/ CLERK