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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-19General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Minutes of a meeting of the General Government Committee held on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor W. Woo Regrets: Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor C. Traill Staff Present: F. Wu, A. Allison, M. Berney, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, L. Gordon arrived at 1:50 PM, F. Horvath, M. Marano, N. Taylor until 1:47 PM, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 New Business – Introduction There were no new business items added to the Agenda. 3 Adopt the Agenda Resolution #GG-060-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of October 19, 2015 be adopted as presented. Carried 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. 5 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. - 1 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #GG-061-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee meeting held on September 28, 2015, be approved. Carried 7 Delegations Delegation of Deborah Hammons, Chief Executive Officer, Central East Local Health Integration Network, Regarding an Update on Activities within Durham Region and an Update on the Integrated Health Services Plan 2016-2019 Deborah Hammons, Chief Executive Officer, Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), addressed the Committee to present an update on activities within Durham Region and an update on the Integrated Health Services Plan 2016-2019. She made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Hammons covered the four areas of priority and the focus for the next three years. She provided an overview of the geographical area included in the Central East LHIN and referred to a listing of the health services provided within the Region of Durham. Ms. Hammons provided a description of the LHIN’s role and noted that it involves building a health system around people and not providers. She highlighted the integrated health service plan, the strategic direction and aims for 2013-2016. Ms. Hammons summarized the areas of focus for the 2014-2015 aims which included: expanding access to cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention, to advance a comprehensive mental health strategy and increasing supports within housing, developing palliative care community teams to support palliative patients, strengthen the primary health care models for “at risk” seniors through the Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network. She reviewed the areas of priority and focus for the next three years which includes focusing in improving health care to seniors, improving vascular health care at home, supporting mental health and addictions, and supporting palliative care. Ms. Hammons provided an overview of the key objectives of “Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care”. She continued by noting they are supporting residents by engaging stakeholders. Ms. Hammons concluded by reviewing the ongoing challenges and provided the website of the Central East LHIN. She added that she is available for questions from the Committee. - 2 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Resolution #GG-062-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the delegation of Deborah Hammons, Chief Executive Officer, Central East Local Health Integration Network, Regarding an Update on Activities within Durham Region and an Update on the Integrated Health Services Plan 2016-2019, be received with thanks; That the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care endorse the capital expenditures for the improvements and expansions being considered for the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital (Lakeridge Health Bowmanville); and That the Central East LHIN, area MPP’s, and the Ministry of Long Term Care be copied. Carried Recess Resolution #GG-063-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Committee recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 10:36 AM with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Delegation of Martin Field, PAWS-4 Durham, Regarding Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington Martin Field, PAWS-4 Durham, addressed the Committee regarding feral cats and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in Clarington. He made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation and a handout. Mr. Field is requesting that the Municipality of Clarington implement a TNR program for free roaming cats. He explained the purpose of, and need, for the TNR program and reviewed various definitions related to TNR. Mr. Field continued by requesting an amendment to the Responsible Pet Owner By-law. He asked that an Animal Advisory Committee be formed to provide recommendations to Council, create a common purpose and goals for TNR, and that a program be put in place to support these goals. Mr. Field noted that currently Clarington does not have a TNR program and that if one is not implemented the issue of free-roaming cats with worsen. He explained ear tipping, the vacuum effect, and how to manage cat colonies. - 3 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Resolution #GG-064-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation of Martin Field to be extended for an additional two minutes. Carried Mr. Field concluded by briefly reviewing the ten recommendations to the Committee as outlined in his PowerPoint presentation. Delegation of Denise Harkins, Action Volunteers for Animals, Regarding Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington Denise Harkins, Action Volunteers for Animals, addressed the Committee regarding feral cats and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in Clarington. Ms. Harkins explained to the Committee that she has been involved in TNR programs within the Region of Durham for 20 years and the Toronto Feral Cat Coalition for five years. She noted to the Committee that the current cat population issue needs to be addressed. Ms. Harkins continued by explaining that some municipalities use the Trap, Neuter, and Kill program and that they are not effective. She added that the Action Volunteers for Animals are working towards these cats being spade or neutered, vaccinated and then released. Ms. Harkins continued by explaining that these issues need to be dealt with at an early stage. She added that some shelters provide this service but that feral cats do not belong in an animal shelter. She concluded by explaining to the Committee that the TNR program is a necessary measure to control and reduce the feral cat population. Fire Drill At 11:15 AM the Council Chambers were vacated for a fire drill. The meeting resumed at 11:21 AM. Delegation of Susan Stokes Regarding Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington Susan Stokes addressed the Committee regarding feral cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in Clarington. Ms. Stokes explained to the Committee that Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programs have been a proven success. She noted that the City of Windsor implemented a TNR program and this year there was no increase in the feral cat population in Windsor. Ms. Stokes added that, if a TNR program is adopted, it needs to be a collaborative effort in order to reduce the number of feral cats. She added that there are added benefits of these programs including reducing various health issues. Ms. Stokes concluded by asking that the Municipality support a TNR program and acknowledge that a program exists in the area. - 4 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Delegation of Gabriella Kalapos, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership, Regarding Clean Air Partnership and the Municipal Commitment to the Declaration for 2015-2018 Gabriella Kalapos, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership addressed the Committee regarding a Clean Air Partnership and the Municipal Commitment to the Declaration for 2015-2018. Ms. Kalapos provided some background on the Clean Air Partnership and provided a history of the Clean Air Council. She continued by highlighting the benefits of the collaboration, how the Clean Air Council actions are decided, the priority actions, 2015-2018 declaration and progress report. Ms. Kalapos presented a certificate of recognition to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the targets of the Community Gardening Policy and the Community Sustainability Plan. She concluded by inviting members of Committee to the Clean Air Council Summit on October 23, 2015 and summarized the details of this event. Ms. Kalapos thanked members of Committee and offered to answer questions. Resolution #GG-065-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the delegation of Gabriella Kalapos, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership, regarding the Clean Air Partnership and the municipal commitment to the 2015-2018 declaration, be received with thanks; and That the matter be referred to staff. Carried Suspend the Rules Resolution #GG-066-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the meeting to continue until 12:10 PM. Carried Delegation of Margaret Sheedy Regarding Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter- Return in the Municipality of Clarington Margaret Sheedy addressed the Committee regarding feral cats and Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) in Clarington. Ms. Sheedy stated that TNR programs work. She noted that, because of the work of volunteers, she has had a colony of cats in her back yard of approximately 20 cats for the last six years which has not grown in numbers. Ms. Sheedy concluded by advising the Committee the she fully supports the TNR program. - 5 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Alter the Agenda Resolution #GG-067-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Agenda be altered to consider Correspondence Item 9.1 at this time. Carried 9.1 Denise Harkins, Action Volunteers for Animals; M.J. Galaski, Animal Rescue Krew; Cathy Asling and Denise Dove, The Animal Guardian Society; Sharon Carrs, Cat Town Rescue; Martin Field, PAWS-4 Durham, -– Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington Resolution #GG-068-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That Correspondence Item 9.1 from Denise Harkins, Action Volunteers for Animals; M.J. Galaski, Animal Rescue Krew; Cathy Asling and Denise Dove, The Animal Guardian Society; Sharon Carrs, Cat Town Rescue; and Martin Field, PAWS-4 Durham regarding feral cats and a Trap-Neuter-Return Program in the Municipality of Clarington, be referred to staff. Carried 8 Communications - Receive for Information 8.1 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre dated September 17, 2015 8.2 Minutes of the Clarington Older Adult Centre Board dated June 30, 2015 8.3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated September 15, 2015 8.4 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority dated July 22, 2015 8.6 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham – Pickering Airport Site Order and Site Zoning Regulations 8.7 Francois Rinfret, Director, Darlington Regulatory Program, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) – Darlington NGS: CNSC Independent Environmental Monitoring Program 8.8 Christopher Schueler, Project Manager, Detail Design, AECOM – Notice of Roundabout Public Education Centres Highway 401/Holt Road Interchange - 6 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Resolution #GG-069-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo That the communications 8.1 to 8.8 to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Correspondence Item 8.5. Carried 8.5 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham – Successful Funding Application Under the Age- Friendly Community Planning Grant Program Resolution #GG-070-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo That the communication item 8.5 be received for information. Carried 9 Communications – Direction Denise Harkins, Action Volunteers for Animals; M.J. Galaski, Animal Rescue Krew; Cathy Asling and Denise Dove, The Animal Guardian Society; Sharon Carrs, Cat Town Rescue; Martin Field, PAWS-4 Durham, -– Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington Communication Item 9.1 was considered earlier in the meeting during the delegation portion of the agenda. John Henry, Mayor, City of Oshawa – Use of Former Knob Hill Farms Property (500 Howard Street, Oshawa) for Surface Parking for Oshawa Go Station Resolution #GG-071-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper Whereas the extension of GO Train service to Courtice and Bowmanville are key priorities for Clarington residents and businesses; and Whereas early steps for Metrolinx in providing this service are to acquire the remaining properties for the GO Train station sites including the Courtice Road site; and Whereas the City of Oshawa has called on Metrolinx to proceed, as an interim step at this time, with the former Knob Hills Farm property that they have acquired as a GO Train station site to develop it as a commuter parking area and - 7 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 GO Bus station on an interim basis as noted in the letter of Sept 24 to Mayor Foster from Mayor Henry; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington Council: 1. Advise Metrolinx and the Minister of Transportation that it endorses the City of Oshawa's request of Metrolinx; 2. Encourages Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation to proceed expeditiously to acquire the Courtice Road GO Train station site and on an interim basis develop it to provide a commuter parking area and a GO bus station; 3. Request that the City of Oshawa endorse action 2 noted here; and That this resolution be shared with the City of Oshawa Council, the Minister of Transportation, the President and the Chair of the Board of Directors of Metrolinx, Durham Regional Council, Scugog Township Council, the Municipality of Port Hope Council, the Town of Cobourg Council, the County of Northumberland Council, and the MPs and MPPs of these communities. Carried Recess Resolution #GG-072-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Committee recess for one hour. Carried Councillor Partner left the meeting at 12:07 PM. The meeting reconvened at 1:07 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Kim Coates, Interim Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog - Proposed Transport Canada Draft Protection Resolution #GG-073-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the following Lakeridge Citizens for Clean Water’s resolution, endorsed by the Township of Scugog, regarding Proposed Transport Canada Draft Protection, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas over the past 5 years, rural Ontario has seen several small private airfields become dumping grounds for millions of cubic metres of excess soil; and - 8 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Whereas some municipalities have incurred costs and legal fees in order to defend their right to enforce their Site - Alteration By-laws which prescribe requirements for such site alteration activities; and Whereas the importation of large quantities of excess soil can significantly change the natural landscape undermining provincial laws and plans such as the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation which protects unique landforms and sensitive environmental features; and Whereas the importation of large volumes of excess soils, or " filling activities", can impact the quality of life of nearby residences and community members as these activities are associated with significant levels of noise, dust and truck traffic; and Whereas filling activities have the potential to impact human health and the environment if contaminated soils are imported; and Whereas contaminated soils have recently been identified at one particular historical airfield that has imported over one million cubic metres of soil since 2012 (Greenbank Airways in the Township of Scugog); and Whereas Amendments to the Aeronautics Act received Royal Assent on December 16, 2014. (Aeronautics Act Amendments are attached for reference); Whereas the Federal Minister of Transport released draft regulations in response to the Section 4.9 Aeronautics Act Amendment proposing to amend the Canadian Aviation Regulations regarding Aerodrome Work Consultations. (The Draft Regulation Amendments are attached for reference). Whereas the proposed amendments do not consider or recognize the issues involving aerodromes being used as soil dumping grounds; and Whereas the proposed amendments do not acknowledge or require the need to incorporate municipal laws or environmental laws that would otherwise prohibit the location of the aerodrome and any associated filling activities; and Whereas the proposed amendments were drafted to ensure public consultation for new aerodrome works however comprehensive public consultation is not guaranteed as the municipality is not required to be consulted in all instances and notice provisions are not defined save for the requirement to post a sign; and Whereas the proposed amendments exempt smaller aerodromes from any consultation requirements which undermines the intent of the amendments particularly when the owners of smaller aerodromes decide to undertake significant landform changes requiring the importation of large volumes of fill materials; and - 9 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 Whereas the proposed amendments require the Minister to approve aerodrome works if the proponent submits a report stating that consultations have been undertaken and objections have been addressed. However, there is no oversight of the consultation process by the Minister, nor any requirement that the report addressing any objections needs to be to the satisfaction of the Minister; Now therefore be it resolved That the Township of Scugog request that the Minister of Transport accept this resolution as a formal submission regarding the proposed draft regulatory changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Aerodrome Work Consultations) published in the Canadian Gazette, Part 1 published on July 11, 2015; and That the Minister amend the draft regulations so as to require proponents wishing to undertake aerodrome works involving large scale disturbance to land or the importation of large quantities of soils (fill) to consult with the host municipality and general public and to provide notice in a fulsome and prescribed manner despite the size, degree of activity or location of the proposed or existing aerodrome; and That the Minister oversee the consultation process and ensure that any objections raised are addressed to the satisfaction of the Minister; and That the amendments include wording that Minister shall consider and respect municipal bylaws, provincial plans and the public interest before providing notice to the proponent as to whether or not the proposed aerodrome works can be undertaken; and That should the Minister approve the aerodrome works and the works involve the importation of significant quantities of fill, that the Minister include requirements for the proponent to abide by municipal site-alteration by-laws ( as has already been decided in the City of Burlington and the Township of Scugog court decisions) and; That the Minister of Transport review and amend the existing Aeronautics Act and regulations, policies and procedures such that construction of new aerodromes or the expansion of existing aerodromes is regulated in a manner that the host municipality can execute their responsibilities to protect both their citizens and the environment in their jurisdictions and specifically to incorporate a requirement to comply with all relevant municipal environmental and zoning bylaws and provincial laws; and That this resolution be forwarded to Marie -Anne Dromaguet, Chief, Regulatory Affairs (AARBH), Civil Aviation, Safety and Security Group, Department of Transport, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A ONS, citing the Canadian Gazette Part 1, July 11, 2015 publication regarding Aerodrome Works Consultations; and - 10 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 That this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Minister of Transport, Lisa Raitt; and That this resolution be forwarded to the greater Toronto Countryside Mayor' s Alliance, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for circulation and support. Carried Kim Coates, Interim Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog - Municipal Act Review Resolution #GG-074-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the following Lakeridge Citizens for Clean Water’s resolution, endorsed by the Township of Scugog, regarding Municipal Act Review, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas Section 142 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S. O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes a Municipality to pass by- laws to prohibit, regulate or require a Permit for, and impose conditions upon, the placing or dumping of Fill, removal of Topsoil or alteration of the grade of land; and Whereas Council for the Corporation of deems it in the public interest to enact a Bylaw prohibiting or regulating the placing or dumping of Fill, the removal of Topsoil, and the Alteration of the Grade of the land in order to ensure that: a. Existing drainage patterns are maintained and erosion and sedimentation are prevented; b. Changes to drainage or grade are appropriate to protect natural heritage features and archaeological resources; c. Interference and damage to watercourses or water bodies are prevented; d. Groundwater and surface water quality is maintained; e. There is no discharge of a contaminant into the natural environment that causes or may cause an adverse effect and that degradation of the pre-existing soil and ground water quality at the site and on adjacent properties is prevented; - 11 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 f. Haul Routes for the transportation of Fill and Topsoil authorized for placement, dumping or removal will be designated to and/ or from a site by the Director to minimize damage to the Municipality' s roads and minimize interference and/ or disturbance to the Municipality' s residents and businesses; g. Disturbance to landform characteristics are kept to a minimum; h. The proponent of the Site Alteration project pays for its costs; i. Members of the public have fair opportunity to comment on large scale site -alterations; j. The precautionary principle, as defined by the Bergen Ministerial Declaration on Sustainable Development (1990), is respected and applied to the issue of site alteration within the Municipality; and Whereas Section 142(8) of the Municipal Act indicates that Municipal Site - Alteration By- law ceases to have effect in any area of the municipality if a regulation is made under section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act respecting the placing or dumping of fill, removal of topsoil or alteration of the grade of land in respect of that area; and Whereas importing large quantities of excess soils onto lands within the Municipality needs to be addressed in a fulsome manner as such activities have the potential to cause adverse impacts to human health and the environment; and Whereas the importation of large quantities of excess soil raises concerns regarding quality of life issues for neighbours and communities adjacent to these operations; and Whereas Conservation Authorities have limited jurisdiction to consider all aspects of large scale fill importation activities and are limited by their prescribed regulations; Now be it resolved: That the Township of Scugog request that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend Section 142(8) of the Municipal Act to include the requirement for Municipal approval for site -alterations and the requirement to abide by applicable Municipal Site-Alteration Bylaws for all areas within the Municipality; and - 12 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 That this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Conservation Ontario for action and support; That this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, The Greater Toronto Countryside Mayor's Alliance for circulation and endorsement. Carried Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada – Support of a Municipal Feral Cat Program on Trap-Neuter-Return Penny Cookson, Volunteer Director Urban Cat Relief/Toronto Feral Cat Project Chair, Toronto Feral Cat Coalition – Support of a Municipal Feral Cat Program on Trap-Neuter-Return Douglas Edwards, President, Humane Society of Durham Region - Support of a Municipal Feral Cat Program on Trap-Neuter-Return Resolution #GG-075-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada, be advised of Council’s decision regarding Correspondence Item 9.1 regarding Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington; That Penny Cookson, Volunteer Director Urban Cat Relief/Toronto Feral Cat Project Chair, Toronto Feral Cat Coalition, be advised of Council’s decision regarding Correspondence Item 9.1 regarding Feral Cats and Trap-Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington; and That Douglas Edwards, President, Humane Society of Durham Region, be advised of Council’s decision regarding Correspondence Item 9.1 regarding Feral Cats and Trap- Neuter-Return in the Municipality of Clarington. Carried Councillor Partner returned to the meeting at 1:11 PM. Mark and Rita Drysdale – Petition for Road Hockey Resolution #GG-076-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Correspondence Item 9.7 from Mark and Rita Drysdale regarding a road hockey petition, be received for information. Carried - 13 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 10 Presentations No Presentations Councillor Neal chaired this portion of the meeting. 11 Engineering Services Department EGD-015-15 – Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for July, August, and September 2015 Resolution #GG-077-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report EGD-015-15 be received for information. Carried EGD-016-15 - Graham Creek Estates Subdivision, Brownsville, Plan 40M-2255 ‘Certificate of Acceptance’ and ‘Assumption By-law’, Final Works Including Roads and Other Related Works Resolution #GG-078-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded Mayor Foster That Report EGD-016-15 be received; That the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a ‘Certificate of Acceptance’ for the Final Works, which includes final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2255; That Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-016-15, assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-2255 as public highways; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-016-15 be advised of Council’s decision. Carried 12 Operations Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. 13 Emergency and Fire Services Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. - 14 - General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 14 Community Services Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. 15 Municipal Clerk’s Department CLD-014-15 - Graffiti Removal on Street Hardware Resolution #GG-079-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That Report CLD-014-15 be received for information. Carried CLD-021-15 - Vehicle Definition in Refreshment Vehicle By-law Resolution #GG-080-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report CLD-021-15 be received for information. Carried 16 Corporate Services Department COD-024-15 - Great West Life 2016 Renewal & Market Comparison for Benefits Resolution #GG-081-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report COD-024-15 be received; That the Great West Life Benefit program renewal at 4.8% effective November 1, 2015 for the 2016 benefit year be approved; That staff be authorized undertake a market competitive process for the future renewal of the health benefit program; and That Great West Life be advised of Council’s decision. Carried - 15 - Claritwo General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2015 17 Finance Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. 18 Solicitors Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. 19 Chief Administrative Office No Reports for this section of the Agenda. 20 New Business — Consideration There were no New Business Item to be considered under this Section of the Agenda. 21 Unfinished Business There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. 22 Confidential Reports There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. 23 Adjournment Resolution #GG-082-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the meeting adjourn at 1:49 PM. Carried fIt Mayor Deputy Clerk - 16 -