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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-2015 Council Minutes November 2, 2015 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 2, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo Staff Present: F. Wu, R. Albright, A. Allison, S. Brake, D. Crome, L. Gordon, M. Marano, S. Meredith, G. Weir, A. Greentree, C. Fleming 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 Moment of Reflection Councillor Cooke led the meeting in a moment of reflection. 3 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting. 4 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. 5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #C-273-15 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council October 13, 2015, be approved. Carried Resolution #C-274-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Order of the Agenda be altered to hear the delegations of Wendy Bracken and Linda Gasser prior to receiving the presentation from Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Region of Durham. Carried - 1 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 7 Delegations 7.1 Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning & Development Committee Report – Energy From Waste Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning & Development Committee Report – Energy From Waste. Ms. Bracken expressed concern regarding the performance of the Durham/York/Covanta incinerator; the decisions regarding the monitoring and acceptance testing of the facility; and, with information that has been both communicated and information that has not been shared regarding the facility testing. Ms. Bracken indicated that during the stack test of the acceptance testing, the dioxin/furan emissions were more than four times greater than the legal limit, and expressed concern that this information was not communicated to Members of Clarington Council. She stated that these types of facilities should never be operating even close to the legal limit and suggested that a cautionary approach be taken when considering the issuance of an acceptance certificate. Ms. Bracken questioned the rationale for extending the 30 day Acceptance Test and felt the decision to accept or not accept the test should not be left solely in the hands of Regional staff. She suggested that Regional Council oversee the process and review the data and reports before an Acceptance Test Certificate is issued. She also expressed concern with inadequate monitoring of the pollutants of greatest concern and toxicity, and questioned emission levels since the February start-up. In summary, Ms. Bracken urged Council to request that the Regions of York and Durham give the Municipality of Clarington proper notice of any exceedances (preliminary or confirmed) of any monitoring emission limits and/or any violations of any monitoring requirements as soon as possible; provide copies of the laboratory test results of those exceedances (preliminary or confirmed) and any other associated reports as soon as possible; send the results of all minimum monthly test results from the long-term sampling/monitoring done for dioxins and furans as required by the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA); and, inform residents of Durham, particularly residents of Clarington, of such exceedances (preliminary or confirmed) through the project website and by e-mail to interested stakeholders who have requested notification of updates to information. Resolution #C-275-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the delegation of Wendy Bracken be extended for two minutes. Carried Ms. Bracken expressed concern that unsupported information has been provided by the Commissioner of Works regarding the timeframe and level of exposure of dioxins and furans in affecting human health which could affect decision-making. Wendy Bracken responded to questions from Members of Council. - 2 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 7.2 Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning & Development Committee Report – Energy From Waste Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning & Development Committee Report – Energy From Waste. Ms. Gasser referred to the motion recommended by the General Government Committee and requested that it be expanded and strengthened. She stated there is no known safe dose or threshold below which dioxins will not cause cancer, and noted exposure to dioxins has been linked to immune system and reproductive disorders. Ms. Gasser indicated that dioxin/furan emissions are highest during incinerator start-ups, malfunctions and shutdowns, and that pre-advised stack tests are conducted during optimal steady state operation and are not representative of actual emissions over longer periods. Ms. Gasser stated there appears to be a discrepancy with the reported dioxin exceedances but that all reports were over the C of A limits. Ms. Gasser urged Council to request the Region to: post actual test results and dates for each source test; provide data showing the number of start-ups, shutdowns and periods of upset since February 13, 2015; notify Clarington regarding all emissions exceedances and any incident impacting public safety; provide, as soon as they are available, relevant test results or documents; and, to provide the results of the Long Term Dioxins Sampling data. In summary, Ms. Gasser urged Council to request that the results of the Acceptance Test be provided by way of a staff report to a Tri-Committee of Regional Health and Social Services, Finance and Administration and Works to allow for review of the total Acceptance Testing package prior to the Owner’s Management Committee making a decision to accept or reject the Acceptance Test results. Resolution #C-276-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the delegation of Linda Gasser be extended for two minutes. Carried Ms. Gasser stated that oversight by Durham Regional Council, the majority owner of the incinerator, is required for a matter of this importance. Linda Gasser responded to questions from Members of Council. 6 Presentations 6.1 Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, and Gioseph Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and Technical Services, Region of Durham, addressed Council to present an Update on Acceptance Testing Results at the Durham York Energy Centre. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation Ms. Januszkiewicz provided a brief overview of the acceptance test, being the final checkmark in determining whether Covanta meets the environmental compliance, by way of undertaking several different tests. - 3 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 Ms. Januszkiewicz stated the source test, which occurred September 28 to October 2, 2015, was conducted in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change approved plan, was performed by an independent consultant, and witnessed by staff of the Ministry, the Region and the Region’s consultant, HDR. She noted that Covanta is required to prepare a detailed report and that the stack test results must be approved by the Ministry. She confirmed that all data from Covanta, thus far, has been verbally communicated only. Ms. Januszkiewicz stated that preliminary results indicated a potential exceedance of the ECA limits and that the Ministry had agreed with the decision to repeat dioxins and furans testing. Ms. Januszkiewicz confirmed that as of today’s date, she has been advised that the results are still with the laboratory. Ms. Januszkiewicz highlighted a chronology of events from the first receipt of waste on February 9, 2015, to the October 28/29, 2015, repeat dioxins and furans testing. Mr. Anello addressed the technical components of the ambient air monitoring and soil testing results. Ms. Januszkiewicz reviewed next steps in the process including the completion of the Acceptance Test, the requirement of Covanta to submit a detailed report on the Acceptance Test, the Source Test report (stack test) submission to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and finally the Regions of Durham and York, and the owner’s decision, pending a review of the Acceptance Test Report. Ms. Januszkiewicz confirmed that it was her decision to extend the 30-day testing period to 38 days. She further confirmed that the 15% lab interference results have apparently been confirmed by the lab tests in the USA. She apologized for any communications issues and committed to reporting these issues to the appropriate staff responsible for EFW related communications. Mirka Januszkiewicz and Gioseph Anello responded to questions from Members of Council. Resolution #C-277-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the matter a second time. Motion Lost Resolution #C-278-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Region of Durham, be requested to explain her comments regarding Ontario’s Proposed Cap and Trade Program for Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Carried - 4 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 Ms. Januszkiewicz stated that the cap and trade regulation will be put in place without municipalities understanding the full impact on their operations. She indicated that she has learned that there is potential in the waste industry for landfills to be exempt, while other facilities will be subject to the program regulations. Ms. Januszkiewicz stated if landfill is exempt, there will be no incentive for diversion or recycling. Ms. Januszkiewicz confirmed that she is not advocating for incineration, but that the industry should have the same playing field by either exempting the entire sector or by subjecting it to cap and trade. Resolution #C-279-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That Council recess for ten minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 9:45 pm. Resolution #C-280-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Order of the Agenda be altered to consider item 3 of the Planning & Development Committee Report at this time. Carried 10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of October 26, 2015 Item 3 – Energy From Waste Resolution #C-281-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Municipality send the Region a letter, copied to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), requesting the following: a) That Clarington staff, Mayor and Members of Council be copied with any correspondence with respect to the current and further acceptance testing, and be advised as soon as practicable and copied with any correspondence sent to the MOECC pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Air Emissions Monitoring Plan; and - 5 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 b) That the Region advise Clarington as to the status of the long term dioxin and furan monitoring system, which was to be in operation six months prior to the Commencement Date, pursuant to Section 7.3.a of the ECA and Section 5.7 of the Air Emissions Monitoring Plan. Carried as Amended (See following motion) Resolution #C-282-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That the foregoing Resolution #C-281-15 be amended to add: c) That the Region of Durham be urged to have a report forwarded to Regional Council for decision on the final acceptance testing, after consideration by the appropriate committee. Carried The foregoing Resolution #C-281-15 was then put to a vote and carried as amended on the following recorded vote: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent Pecuniary Interest Councillor Neal √ Councillor Partner √ Councillor Traill √ Councillor Woo √ Councillor Cooke √ Councillor Hooper √ Mayor Foster √ 8 Communications – Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information. - 6 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 9 Communications – Direction 9.1 Don Rickard, President, Clarington Board of Trade and Office of Economic Development – GO Train East Lakeshore Extension Resolution Resolution #C-283-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That correspondence Item 9.1 from Don Rickard, President, Clarington Board of Trade and Office of Economic Development, regarding GO Train East Lakeshore Extension be referred to the Corporate Initiatives Officer for verbal report to the General Government Committee on actions to be forthcoming. Carried 10 Committee Reports 10.1 Advisory Committee Reports 10.1.1 Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8, 2015 10.1.2 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated October 8, 2015 10.1.3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015 Resolution #C-284-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Item 10.1.1 - Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8, 2015 Item 10.1.2 - Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated October 8, 2015, and Item 10.1.3 - Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015 be received for information, with the exception of 10.1.3, 10.1.2 and 10.1.1. Motion Withdrawn - 7 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 10.1.1 Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8, 2015 Resolution #C-285-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Item 10.1.1 - Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8, 2015, be received for information. Carried 10.1.2 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated October 8, 2015 Resolution #C-286-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner That Item 10.1.2 - Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated October 8, 2015, be received for information. Carried 10.1.3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015 Resolution #C-287-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Item 10.1.3 - Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015, be received for information. Motion Withdrawn Resolution #C-288-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Item 10.1.3 being the minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015, be referred to staff for a report to the General Government Committee on the reason for the immediate need for a $35,000 transfer from the reserve funds into the general operating accounts to manage payments required since the last Board meeting. Carried - 8 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 10.2 General Government Committee Report of October 19, 2015 Resolution #C-289-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of October 19, 2015 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #5, #6, and #8. Carried Item 5 – Kim Coates, Interim Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog – Proposed Transport Canada Draft Protection Councillor Traill acknowledged that the following motion was moved by Councillor Woo and Seconded by Councillor Hooper at the October 19, 2015, General Government Committee meeting. Resolution #C-290-15 Moved by Councillor Traill, 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 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 - 9 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 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 - 10 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 That this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Minster 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 - 11 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 Item 6 – Kim Coates, Interim Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog - Municipal Act Review Councillor Traill acknowledged that the following motion was moved by Councillor Woo and Seconded by Councillor Hooper at the October 19, 2015, General Government Committee meeting. Resolution #C-291-15 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo 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; 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; - 12 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 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; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, The Greater Toronto Countryside Mayor's Alliance for circulation and endorsement. Carried - 13 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 Item 8 – Great West Life 2016 Renewal & Market Comparison for Benefits Resolution #C-292-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill 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 (See following motion) Resolution #C-293-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the foregoing Resolution #C-292-15 be amended to add That staff be requested to arrange an information presentation by an ASO carrier prior to undertaking the market competitive process, if it can be arranged, for information purposes only, by no later than January 2016. Motion Withdrawn The foregoing Resolution #C-292-15 was then put to a vote and carried. 10.3 Planning and Development Committee Report of October 26, 2015 (cont’d) Resolution #C-294-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report of October 26, 2015 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #1, #2, and #5. Carried - 14 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 Item 5 – 1679 Highway 2, Courtice – Civic Centre Acquisition Resolution #C-295-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD-056-15 be received; That the property identified as 1679 Highway 2, Courtice, Ontario and being more particularly described as Part Lot 30, Concession 2 in the Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, be acquired for the purchase price of Three Hundred, Seventeen Thousand ($317,000.00) Dollars on the terms set out in the Purchase Agreement attached to Report PSD-056-15; That the funds for the purchase, and any associated costs, be charged to account number 110-50-130-85002-7401 Land Acquisition Account; That the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to execute all documentation necessary to complete the purchase of the property; and That listed in Report PSD-056-15 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried Item 1 – An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street, Newcastle Resolution #C-296-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD-054-15 be received; That the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted by 564069 Ontario Inc. for the development of a 5-storey, mixed-use building continue to be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-054-15 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-15 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried - 15 - Council Minutes November 2, 2015 Item 2 – Applications by Deborah and Oswin Mathias to Permit Special Events, Farm Tours and Meat Processing and Sales on an Agricultural Property Resolution #C-297-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD-055-15 be received; That the proposed applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law by Deborah and Oswin Mathias continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; That the Clarington Agricultural Committee be asked to recommend a definition of agri- tourism and look at the primary agricultural practices and what secondary agri-tourism businesses fit together appropriately in Clarington; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-055-15 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried 11 Staff Reports There were no Staff Reports introduced under this Section of the Agenda. 12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion There was no Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda. 13 Unfinished Business There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda. 14 By-laws Resolution #C-298-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-071 and 2015-072 - 16 - Clarington Council Minutes November 2, 2015 14.1 2015-071 Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.2 2015-072 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Cowan Buick GMC on behalf of Gerr Holdings Ltd.) (Item 4 of the Planning & Development Committee Report) and That the said by-laws be approved. Carried 15 Procedural Notices of Motion There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda. 16 Other Business There was no Other Business introduced under this Section of the Agenda. 17 Confirming By-Law Resolution #C-299-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-073, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of November, 2015; and That the said by-law be approved. Carried 18 Adjournment Resolution #C-300-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the m e ' djourn at 10:40 PM. Carried 'f Mayor Municipal Clerk - 17 -