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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
December 12, 2011
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Monday, December 12, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Neal
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
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services & Human Resources, M. Marano
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree
Committee Coordinator, J. Gallagher
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak attended the following:
• Energy from Waste Public Open House, followed by the first meeting of the
Energy from Waste —Waste Advisory Committee, on Wednesday, December 7,
2011.
• Clarington Crossing Guard Awards and Presentations on Thursday, December 8,
2011.
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• Valleys 2000 Public Meeting to view the draft engineering plans of the fish
bypass stream on Friday, December 9, 2011, followed by a tour of the proposed
location for the ladder.
• Municipality of Clarington Staff Christmas Party and Award Recognition evening
on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
Councillor Neal attended the following:
• Energy from Waste meeting, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
• Municipality of Clarington Staff Christmas Party and Award Recognition evening
on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
Councillor Hooper attended the following:
• Energy from Waste Public Open House, followed by the first meeting, on
Wednesday, December 7, 2011, with Mayor Foster and Councillor Woo.
• The Men's Breakfast in Newcastle on Saturday, December 10, 2011 with
speaker, Ken Shaw.
• Breakfast with Santa in Hampton on Saturday, December 10, 2011. He added
that Kimberly Archer Hughes has published a book on Hampton, "Members of a
Village Called Hampton".
• The Appreciation Potluck and Fundraiser to benefit Chance Stables and the
victims of the recent fire, with Mayor Foster and Councillors Hooper and Woo, on
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Maple Grove United Church.
• The Clarington Older Adults Association Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance on
Saturday, December 10, 2011.
Councillor Woo attended the following:
• The Appreciation Potluck and Fundraiser to benefit Chance Stables and the
victims of the recent fire, with Mayor Foster and Councillor Hooper, on Saturday,
December 10, 2011 at Maple Grove United Church.
• The Tyrone Community Christmas Sing-along on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at
the Tyrone Community Centre, with Councillors Partner, Hooper and Traill.
Councillor Woo announced that the official opening of the Charles Bowman Public
School will take place this evening, December 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. In addition, he
announced that there will be a Blood Donor Clinic at the Newcastle Town Hall on
Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
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Mayor Foster announced the following:
• The Clarington Board of Trade Holiday Open House today, December 12, 2011
from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bowmanville Employment Services at
219 King St. E., Unit 4.
• Clarington Older Adults Association potluck dinner on Thursday, December 15,
2011, followed by the Clarington Concert Band.
Mayor Foster thanked the CAO's office for organizing the Staff Christmas party on
Friday, December 9, 2011 and thanked staff for the work they do all year. Regarding
the Chance Stables fire, Mayor Foster made a special point of acknowledging the
actions of the stable hands: Peter Mackie, William Leveque and Connor Wilson. Mayor
Foster thanked the farmers for the Farmer's Parade of Lights on Wednesday,
December 7, 2011.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-692-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of the special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on November 25, 2011 and the minutes of the regular meeting of the
General Purpose and Administration Committee held on November 28, 2011, be
approved with the following amendment to the November 25, 2011 minutes:
THAT the word "levy" be added after the word "proposed" in the last sentence on
page 3.
CARRIED
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING
(a) Subject: Application for a Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium
Applicant: H&H Properties Inc.
Report: PSD-096-11
Anne Taylor Scott, Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the
Committee regarding the application.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application.
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Glenn Genge, Planner, D.G. Biddle & Associates, was present on behalf of the
applicant and was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Rosemary McConkey was present regarding the Local Look Back Project. She made a
verbal presentation in addition to handing out a flyer. She explained that the project
involves Grade 7-8 students researching the history of the school and local community
as part of an essay writing contest to encourage more involvement in the community.
She noted that she is only the facilitator for the project which she hopes the
municipalities will embrace. Ms. McConkey asked that the students from each school
with the best essay attend a Council meeting in May, 2012, to present their essays and
Council would determine the "best essay in the municipality". She added that the
winners of each municipality would go on to present at the Region of Durham and
Regional Council would determine the best essay in the Region. Ms. McConkey noted
that some of the other local municipalities have already indicated that they would
participate. Ms. McConkey asked for a Council member to be appointed as the
project's liaison; place the item on the Municipality of Clarington's website; and award
the top student with a family membership to a Clarington recreation facility.
Resolution #GPA-693-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegation of Rosemary McConkey, regarding the Local Look Back Project,
be referred to Staff, in consultation with the appropriate groups, to report back to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee in January, 2012.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
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PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FOR A COMMON ELEMENTS PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM
APPLICANT: H&H PROPERTIES INC.
Resolution #GPA-694-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report PSD-096-11 be received;
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee concurs with the decision of
the Director of Planning Services to issue Draft Approval of the proposed Plan of
Condominium submitted by H & H Properties Inc.;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-096-11 be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning
Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-096-11 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR EXPROPRIATION OF LANDS NECESSARY FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF ELLIOTT ROAD
Resolution #GPA-695-11
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Council authorize an application to be made to the Council of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington, as the approving authority under subsection 4(1) of the
Expropriations Act, for approval of the expropriation of the following interests in land that
are required to facilitate necessary upgrades to Elliott Road:
(a) a temporary easement or right in the nature of a temporary easement
expiring on December 31, 2014 in, under, over, along and upon the land
shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Attachment 1 to Report PSD-097-11 for the
purpose of entering upon and occupying the land with all necessary
machinery, equipment and material required for, or in connection with, the
reconstruction of Elliott Road and for the purpose of installing temporary silt
fencing and permanent fencing;
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(b) a permanent easement or rights in the nature of a permanent easement in,
under, over, along and upon the land shown as Part 3 on Attachment 1 to
Report PSD-097-11 for the purpose of entering upon and occupying the
land with all necessary machinery, equipment and material required for, or
in connection with, the construction, maintenance, alteration, inspection,
repair and operation of stream crossings and erosion protection works;
(c) a permanent easement or right in the nature of a permanent easement in,
under, over, along and upon the land shown as Part 4 on Attachment 1 to
Report PSD-097-11 for the purpose of entering upon and occupying the
land with all necessary machinery, equipment and material required for, or
in connection with, the construction, maintenance, alteration, inspection and
repair of a stream crossing;
THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to serve and publish a Notice of Application for
Approval to Expropriate Land as required by the Expropriations Act;
THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any
requests for a hearing of necessity that are received;
THAT staff be directed to represent the Municipality at any hearing of necessity;
THAT Council, as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the
expropriation of the interests in land described in Recommendation 1 of Report
PSD-097-11, provided there is no hearing of necessity; and
THAT, if approval to expropriate is given, the Municipal Clerk and Mayor be authorized
to take such steps as are necessary to vest in the Municipality the interests in land
described in Recommendation 1 of Report PSD-097-11, and obtain possession.
CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING
APPLICANT: WEST DIAMOND PROPERTIES INC. (METRUS)
Resolution #GPA-696-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report PSD-098-11 be received;
THAT the application submitted West Diamond Properties Inc. and Players Business
Park Ltd. to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved;
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THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-098-11 to remove the Holding (H) Symbol for
lots to be transferred to Jeffery Homes identified on the schedule to the By-law
(Attachment 2 to Report PSD-098-11) be passed;
THAT a subsequent By-law attached to Report PSD-098-11 be forwarded to Council to
remove the Holding (H) Symbol on the balance of the lots to be transferred to Brookfield
Homes upon fulfillment of the balance of the terms and conditions in the Subdivision
Agreement; and
THAT a copy of the by-laws be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham and
the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and that all interested parties
listed in Report PSD-098-11 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING AND FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT
CONTROL BLOCKS 90, 91 AND 92 OF 40M-2364
CLARET INVESTMENTS LIMITED AND 1361189 ONTARIO LIMITED
Resolution #GPA-697-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report PSD-099-11 be received;
THAT the application submitted on behalf of Claret Investments Limited and 1361189
Ontario Limited to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-099-11 to remove the Holding (H) Symbol be
passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC);
THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Blocks 90, 91 and 92
of 40M-2364 be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-099-11, a Part
Lot Control By-law be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-099-11 with attachments and approved By-law for the
Removal of Part Lot Control be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning
Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-099-11 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
CARRIED
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MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR
THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2011
Resolution #GPA-698-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-100-11 be received;
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
December 1, 2011 for applications A2011-0039, A2011-0040, and A2011-0041; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT TO FEES BY-LAW RELATED TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS
Resolution #GPA-699-11
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-101-11 be received;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-101-11, being a By-law to require the
payment of fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of Clarington
be approved; and
THAT all interested parties to Report PSD-101-11 be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY IN PLANNING SERVICES FUNCTIONS
Resolution #GPA-700-11
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-102-11 be received;
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THAT Council pass a by-law to delegate to the Director of Planning Services the
following additional functions:
(a) the authority to execute agreements imposed or required in satisfaction of
any condition of approval under the Planning Act regarding the development
of land including plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, land division,
exemption from part lot control, site plans and rezoning;
(b) the authority to approve releases from agreements where development has
not proceeded;
(c) the authority to refuse a planning application where the file has remained
inactive for more than one (1) year and only after the applicant has been
given 60 days written notice that the application will be refused and has not
responded or objected;
(d) the authority to approve draft plans of condominium where a public meeting
is not required in accordance with Section 9(10) of the Condominium Act
and Reg. 544/06 of the Planning Act;
(e) the authority to approve part lot control applications so that the by-law would
be presented directly to Council for adoption without debate;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to amend the Procedural By-law to implement
Sections 4.1 and 5.1 of Report PSD-102-11; and
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and all interested parties to
Report PSD-102-11 be notified of Council's decision.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT TO SIGN BY-LAW 2009-123 AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
FOR MINOR VARIANCES
Resolution #GPA-701-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-103-11 be received;
THAT the By-law to delegate authority to approve minor variances to the Sign By-law to
the Director of Planning Services and to amend the Sign By-law, as per Attachment 1 to
Report PSD-103-11 be approved;
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THAT the power to approve minor variances to the Sign By-law, as detailed in the
amendment to the Sign By-law included in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-103-11, be
deemed by Council to be minor in nature; and
THAT all interested parties to Report PSD-103-11 be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
ALTER THE AGENDA
Resolution #GPA-702-11
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the agenda be altered to consider with Report LGL-013-11, regarding the
application for the expropriation of lands necessary for the reconstruction of a portion of
Elliott Road, at this time.
CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR EXPROPRIATION OF LANDS NECESSARY FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF ELLIOTT ROAD
Resolution #GPA-703-11
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report LGL-013-11 be received for information.
CARRIED
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR NOVEMBER, 2011
Resolution #GPA-704-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report EGD-039-11 be received for information.
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motion)
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RECESS
Resolution #GPA-705-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 10:46 a.m.
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-704-11 was then put to a vote and carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Continued
JOSEPH ATKINSON PARKETTE
Resolution #GPA-706-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report EGD-040-11 be received;
THAT the grounds surrounding the southwest side of the Newcastle Library be named
Joseph Atkinson Parkette;
THAT the grounds north of the library parking lot continue to be named Newcastle
Memorial Park; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report EGD-040-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
OUTDOOR ARTIFICIAL ICE SURFACE — SOUTH COURTICE ARENA
Resolution #GPA-707-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CSD-016-11 be received; and
THAT the matter of the construction of an outdoor artificial ice surface at South Courtice
Arena be referred to the 2012 Budget for consideration.
CARRIED
Councillor Partner chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
TOWING INDUSTRY REQUEST
Resolution #GPA-708-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Report CLD-035-11 be received;
THAT the correspondence received from Glen Morrow of the Ontario Federation of
Independent Towers be received for information; and
THAT Mr. Morrow be advised of Council's action.
CARRIED
APPOINTMENT TO ORONO ARENA BOARD
Resolution #GPA-709-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Report CLD-036-11 be received;
THAT the resignation of Raymond Bester from the Orono Arena Board be received, with
regret, and that he be thanked for his contribution to the Board;
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THAT Jackie Moore be appointed to the Orono Arena Board for a term concurrent with
Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-036-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AMENDMENT
Resolution #GPA-710-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Report CLD-037-11 be received;
THAT the schedule of meetings for the term of Council be amended as follows:
(a) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 9, 2012 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.;
(b) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 16, 2012 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 23, 2012 be cancelled;
(c) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 8, 2013 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.;
(d) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 15, 2013 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 22, 2013 be cancelled;
(e) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 14, 2014 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 21, 2014 be cancelled; and
THAT the Municipal Clerk provide appropriate notice of the amendments to the meeting
schedule.
CARRIED
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RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS BY-LAW— FEE SCHEDULE
Resolution #GPA-711-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CLD-038-11 be received;
THAT Council approve the proposed fee structure changes to be effective January 1,
2012;
THAT the draft amending by-law attached to Report CLD-038-11 be approved; and
THAT all interested parties be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion)
Resolution #GPA-712-11
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-711-11 be amended as follows:
Insert the following after the second paragraph:
"THAT a lifetime for licensing fee for cats and dogs, in the amount of $80,
be approved"; and
Insert the following at the end of the third paragraph:
"as amended by adding a lifetime license category for cats and dogs in the
amount of $80".
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-711-11 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
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ALTER THE AGENDA
Resolution #GPA-713-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the agenda be altered to consider Report LGL-012-11, regarding the proposed
nuisance by-law, at this time.
CARRIED
PROPOSED NUISANCE BY-LAW
Resolution #GPA-714-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report LGL-012-11 be received;
THAT the By-law attached to Report LGL-012-11 be approved; and
THAT Inspector Chris Ostler of the Durham Regional Police Service be advised of
Council's decision.
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motions)
Resolution #GPA-715-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-714-11 be amended by deleting the words "This
by-law is intended to regulate socially reprehensible and destructive behaviours."
contained in the "Section 7, Purpose" of the draft nuisance by-law attached to Report
LGL-012-11.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-716-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to hear Detective Sergeant Teresa
Hutchinson and Len Creamer, Manager Municipal Law Enforcement, on the matter of
Report LGL-012-11, at this time.
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
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Detective Hutchinson responded to several questions of Committee and provided
clarification on the benefits of Council passing the proposed by-law as an additional
enforcement tool for the Police.
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-715-11 was then put to a vote and lost.
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-714-11 was then put to a vote and carried.
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PURCHASE OF A PRE-BUILT PUMPER
Resolution #GPA-717-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report COD-037-11 be received;
THAT Fort Garry Fire Trucks Limited, Winnipeg, Manitoba with a total bid in the amount
of $590,268.04 (Net of H.S.T. Rebate) be awarded the contract for the supply and
delivery of a 2012 Model 1250 GPM Spartan Gladiator Pumper complete with
equipment as required by the Emergency and Fire Services Department; and
THAT the required funds be drawn from the Fire and Emergency Services Department
2011 Capital Account # 110-28-388-82812-7401.
CARRIED
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
GREEN MUNICIPAL FUND APPLICATION FOR 173 BASELINE ROAD,
BOWMANVILLE
Resolution #GPA-718-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report FND-024-11 be received;
THAT staff submit an application for the feasibility studies and field tests grant available
in the Green Municipal Fund program offered by Federation of Canadian Municipalities;
THAT staff send a letter to the provincial government advising that the Municipality of
Clarington is submitting an application for a grant from the Green Municipal Fund
program offered by Federation of Canadian Municipalities; and
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THAT the funding for the updated supplemental environmental site assessment phase 2
and if applicable, a updated phase 1 environmental site assessment , designated
substance survey and partial site remediation be drawn from the rent monies collected
even if the municipality is unsuccessful in its Green Municipal Fund grant application.
CARRIED
SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT
The Solicitor's Department reports were considered earlier in the meeting.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
SPECIAL PROVINCIAL FUNDING TO COVER MUNICIPAL DEFICITS
Resolution #GPA-719-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
WHEREAS the Municipal Act requires that municipalities operate on a balanced budget;
AND WHEREAS all municipal councils face difficult decisions in the budget process in
balancing (i) the needs of their communities; and (ii) being fiscally responsible;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
a) The Municipality write to the Premier of Ontario respectfully requesting that if
any municipality in Ontario receives special funding from the Province to cover
a budget deficit, that all local municipalities receive the same per capita
funding from the Province; and
b) That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to John O'Toole, MPP for Durham,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all municipalities in Ontario
requesting that they endorse this resolution.
CARRIED
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REQUEST FOR PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS REGARDING COMMERCIAL FILL
OPERATIONS
Resolution #GPA-720-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
WHEREAS municipalities are faced with requests from Commercial Fill Operators to
place fill in, for example, either previously undisturbed areas or expired gravel extraction
pits;
AND WHEREAS municipalities have limited resources and ability to regulate this type of
operation other than through zoning restrictions and agreements associated
predominantly with operational protocol;
AND WHEREAS the issue of soil quality of fill imported to a receiving site potentially
has a significant cross jurisdictional environmental impact that should be elevated to the
Provincial level through the Ministry of the Environment;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment has established criteria for quality of fill
for Brownfield redevelopment but not for the importation and placement of fill within, as
an example, undisturbed areas or expired gravel extraction pits;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Province, through the Ministry of the
Environment, establish guidelines, regulations and a Provincially regulated approval
process to govern the quality of fill imported to a receiving site other than for the
purpose of Brownfield redevelopment;
AND FURTHER, THAT the Clerk forward copies of this resolution to York-Simcoe MPP,
Julia Munroe, the Ministry of the Environment, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and all Ontario Municipalities for their consideration.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
Report LGL-013-11 was considered earlier in the meeting, following the Planning
Services Department section of the Agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-721-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:42 p.m.
CARRIED
MAYOR WPUTY"CLERK
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