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11 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Tuesday,
September 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Planner, H. Brooks (until 9:00 p.m.)
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
Clerk II, C. Doiron
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-315-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee
held on June 20, 2005, be approved.
CARRIED
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PRESENTATIONS
Samveg Saxena, President & Founder, UOIT Solar Vehicle Team, gave a presentation regarding
the UOIT Solar Vehicle Team of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and
Durham College. Mr. Saxena advised that the team is a student-led initiative which aims to
design and build a solar powered car to compete in the North American Solar Challenge (NASC).
He stated that this team has already begun to construct of a mechanical prototype and has
launched a major fundraising campaign. The UOIT Solar Vehicle Team is seeking the support of
businesses and organizations throughout the community.
DELEGATIONS
Bob Hayward made a presentation to the Committee regarding Mileage Rates. Mr. Hayward
stated that he and several other residents of Clarington are opposed to the Members of Council
receiving an increase in their mileage allowance and requested that the resolution providing the
increase be rescinded.
Libby Racansky gave a presentation regarding a Site Alteration By-law, and an Improve Burning
By-law. Ms. Racansky respectfully requested the Committee Members to enact a Top Soil
Protection By-law or at least Site Alteration By-law and to improve the existing Burning By-law to
protect our health.
Lorne Allin, 962233 Ontario Limited addressed Committee regarding PSD-104-05, severance of a
farm retirement lot. Mr. Allin has been a pig farmer for 24 years and feels that he is bona fide
farmer and that the farm is a commercially viable farm. He stated that he should be provided the
opportunity to create a farm retirement parcel so that his son can take over his home and keep the
family farm.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING
(a)
Subject:
Applicant:
Report:
Application to Amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law
Miller Paving Limited
PSD-099-05
Heather Brooks, Planner, provided a verbal report pertaining to Report PSD-099-05.
Mr. Fred Biesenthal, President, PI Tool, spoke in opposition to this application on behalf of himself
and other industries in the area. Mr. Biesenthal has a list of concerns with the Compost Facility as
follows: the facility will generate a high volume of traffic, loose litter that may occur, the effect on
the ground water that may seep into the local wells, the impact on property values and, the odour
that a compost facility will generate. Mr. Biesenthal would like Staff to further investigate all the
above issues from the neighbouring businesses.
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Mr. Martin Wagget spoke in opposition to this application. He feels that there is a more suitable
area for this compost facility as this is too close to the residential area. Mr. Wagget has concerns
regarding scavengers (ie. gulls), surface water run off and the effect on the wells in the area, and
the odour that this facility will create. He would like to know if a Buffer Zone is going to be
created. He feels that a compost facility will depreciate the value of his home and will discourage
any other development, both residential and industrial.
Mr. Oleh Stasyszyn spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Stasyszyn has concerns regarding
odours and contaminated surface water entering wells. He has some concerns with the amount of
noise and traffic that will be generated from the operation of a seven day work week. Mr. Stasyszyn
feels that this facility is not acceptable in an agricultural area.
Ms. Roxy Barnes spoke in opposition to this application, stating concerns regarding the volume of
traffic the facility will generate on Baseline Road.
Mr. Gene Arseneau spoke in opposition to this application and would like to be kept apprised of all
correspondence regarding this application.
Mr. Pafretes, a business owner in the area, spoke in opposition to this application. He feels that
the odour from the facility will create a problem with his employees.
Mr. Stan Otsembrejt spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Otsebrejt is a resident in the
Solina Road and Baseline Road area just west of the proposed facility site. He is concerned
about the odour, the health risks for his family, and how the facility will decrease the value of his
property.
No one spoke in support of this application.
Ms. Catherine Dowling, Gartner Lee Limited gave a presentation on behalf of Miller Paving Limited.
Ms. Dowling stated that Miller Paving reviewed Report PSD-099-05 and would like to thank
Heather Brooks for providing a balanced summary of the proposal and the remaining issues for
consideration. Miller Paving is pleased to have an opportunity to reemphasize the key features of
the proposed Compost Facility. Miller staff and their consultants are also in attendance to answer
any questions the Committee may have at this time.
(b)
Subject:
Applicant:
Report:
Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63
Shell Canada Products Limited
PSD-100-05
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Mr. Scott Walker, Walker Nott Dragicevic Associates Limited was available to answer any
questions or concerns of the Committee.
(c) Subject: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63
Applicant: Philp Limited (Mark Foley) on Behalf of Gerrit Van Londen
Report: PSD-101-05
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Mr. Sean Powers spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Powers has some concerns
regarding the construction of the 14 houses and how it will impact the residents that already reside
in the proposed area of the application. He is also concerned of the road widening and opening of
a barrier at Apple Blossom Boulevard and Bradshaw Street.
Mr. Don Chandler spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Chandler is concerned about the
proposed road widening and the possibility of opening Bradshaw Street to Apple Blossom
Boulevard.
No one spoke in support of this application.
Mr. Mark Foley, Phip Limited was present to answer questions or concerns of the committee. Mr.
Foley reassured the committee that Bradshaw Street and Apple Blossom Boulevard will not be
linked. He also assured that the road widening is for public utilities only.
Resolution #GPA-316-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Committee recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTDOOR COMPOST FACILITY
APPLICANT: MILLER PAVING LIMITED
Resolution #GPA-317-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PSD-099-05 be received;
THAT the applications for proposed Official Plan Amendment (COPA 2005-003) and Zoning
By-law Amendment (ZBA 2005-027) submitted by Miller Paving Limited be referred back to staff
for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and
THAT Durham Region, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-099-05 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
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REZONING TO PERMIT A CONVENIENCE STORE ACCESSORY TO A
MOTOR VEHICLES SERVICE STATION
APPLICANT: SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS LIMITED
Resolution #GPA-318-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report P S D-1 00-05 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted on behalf of Shell Canada Products be approved;
THAT the zoning by-law amendment attached to Report PSD-100-05 be adopted by Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 00-05 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
CARRIED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF FOURTEEN DWELLINGS
APPLICANT: PHIP LIMITED (THE FOLEY GROUP)
Resolution #GPA-319-05
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report P S D-1 01-05 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Phip Limited be referred back to staff for further
processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-101-05, any delegations, and the Regional
Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-89070 TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 84 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANT: 2044356 ONTARIO LIMITED (PALAKA)
Resolution #GPA-320-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PSD-1 02-05 be received;
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THAT proposed revisions to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -89070 subject to the
conditions contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-1 02-05 be approved;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law to execute a Subdivision Agreement between
the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington at such time as the agreement has been finalized to
the satisfaction of the Directors of Engineering and Planning Services and that the proposed
By-law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-1 02-05 be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-102-05 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of
Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 02-05 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: EVENTEL ENTERPRISES INC.
Resolution #GPA-321-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report P S D-1 03-05 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 1 to 9, inclusive on
40M-2094 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD-1 03-05 be
passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-103-05, any delegations and the Regional
Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
PROPOSED REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT SEVERANCE OF A
FARM RETIREMENT LOT FROM AN UNDERSIZED FARM PARCEL
APPLICANT: 962233 ONTARIO LIMITED (LORNE ALLIN)
Resolution #GPA-322-05
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report P S D-1 04-05 be received;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington does not
support the application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROPA 2005-004) as
submitted by 962233 Ontario Limited (Lorne Allin) as it is not consistent with the 2005 Provincial
Policy Statement and recommend to the Region that the application be denied;
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THAT Durham Region Planning Department and the applicant be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-104-05; and
THAT Durham Region, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 04-05 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
REZONING TO PERMIT A HOME-BASED OCCUPATION IN AN EXISTING DWELLING
APPLICANT: TIM AND DORRIS TAXIS
Resolution #GPA-323-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report P S D-1 05-05 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Martin Topolie on behalf of the Taxis be approved
and that the Zoning By-law amendment attached to Report PSD-1 05-05 be forwarded to Council
for adoption; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 05-05 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
CARRIED
MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2005, JULY 7,2005, JULY 16,2005, AUGUST 11, 2005, AND
AUGUST 25, 2005
Resolution #GPA-324-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report P S D-1 06-05 be received;
THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made during their
regularly scheduled meetings for applications A2005/008 and A2005/022 to A2005/037 inclusive;
and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of
the Committee of Adjustment.
CARRIED
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NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION - COMMENTS ON DRAFT STUDY
REPORT
Resolution #GPA-325-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report P S D-1 07 -05 be received;
THAT Staff Report PSD-107-05 be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington's comments on the
Nuclear Waste Management Organization's Draft Study Report, "Choosing A Way Forward";
THAT the Independent Peer Review prepared by Acres - Sargent and Lundy regarding the Draft
Study Report prepared by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization be endorsed;
THAT the NWMO be requested to specifically recognize in the Final Study Report that the interim
storage of used nuclear fuel waste at the existing reactor sites is an integral component of
Adaptive Phased Management and that the existing host communities be considered as the first
host communities in the implementation of Adaptive Phased Management for the purposes of
compensation; and
THAT a copy of Report PSD-107-05 and Council's resolution be forwarded to the Nuclear
Waste Management Organization, the Board of Directors and Advisory Council for the NWMO,
the member municipalities of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, the
Honourable John Efford the federal Minister of Natural Resources, Bev Oda, M.P., and John
O'Toole, M.P.P. FORTHWITH.
CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: 2001544 ONTARIO LIMITED (HALMINEN HOMES)
Resolution #GPA-326-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report P S D-1 08-05 be received;
THAT the application submitted on behalf of 2001544 Ontario Limited to remove the Holding (H)
symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-108-05 to remove the Holding (H)
symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-108-05 and any delegations be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
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ORONO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION COMMUNITY LIAISON
GROUP
Resolution #GPA-327-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report P S D-1 09-05 be received;
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Implementation of the Orono Community Improvement Plan,
Community Liaison Committee be accepted;
THAT Councillor Robinson be appointed as Council's liaison on the Committee; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 09-05 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
CARRIED
CONFIDENTIAL - PROPERTY MATTER
Resolution #GPA-328-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PSD-11 0-05 regarding a property matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session; and
THAT the order of the Agenda be altered to consider Addendum to Report PSD-056-04 at this
time.
CARRIED
GREENBELT ACT AND GREENBELT PLAN - STATUS OF APPLICATIONS
Resolution #GPA-329-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the Addendum to Report PSD-056-05 be received for information; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD-056-05, the Region of Durham, and
any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting.
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ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
REGULATORY MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, LAKESHORE ROAD
Resolution #GPA-330-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report EGD-027 -05 be received;
THAT the regulatory speed limit on Lakeshore Road be posted as 50km/hr in three sensitive
areas:
. Near Port Granby
. Between #4351 and #4430
. Between Riley Road and the CPR tracks at Stephenson Road;
THAT the regulatory speed limit on the remaining sections of Lakeshore Road between
Stephenson Road and East Townline Road be posted at 60 km/hr ; and
THAT the proposed by-law, to amend By-law 91-58, attached to Report EGD-027 -05, be
approved.
CARRIED
PARKING VARIOUS LOCATIONS - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAW 91-58
Resolution #GPA-331-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report EGD-028-05 be received;
THAT the General Parking and Stopping Regulation section of Traffic By-law 91-58 be amended
to provide the Director of Engineering Services greater latitude in authorizing the posting of
stopping/parking prohibitions if required near:
-schools, parks and playgrounds
-crosswalks
-private roadways or driveways serviced by large vehicles
-i ntersections
THAT parking be prohibited on various sections of Sandringham Drive, Courtice from Durham
Hwy 2 to Trulls Road in accordance with details contained in Report EGD-028-05;
THAT parking be prohibited on the south side of Nash Road from Townline Road North to
Centerfeild Drive, Courtice;
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THAT parking be prohibited on the north side of Nash Road from Trulls Road to Fourth Avenue,
Courtice;
THAT parking be prohibited on the West side of Fourth Avenue from Nash Road to Westmore
Street, Courtice;
THAT parking be prohibited on the north side of Meadowglade Road from Prestonvale Road to
Robert Adams Drive, Courtice;
THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of Robert Adams Drive from Meadowglade Road to
Glenabbey Drive, Courtice;
THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of Robert Adams Drive from White Cliffe Drive to
Renwick Road, Courtice;
THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of George Reynolds Drive from Devondale Street to
Dunkin Avenue, Courtice;
THAT parking be prohibited on sections of Prestonvale Road between Glennabbey Drive and
Bloor Street and adjacent to the South Courtice Arena;
THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of West Side Drive from Baseline Road to Botrell
Street, Bowmanville;
THAT parking be prohibited on both sides of St. George Street, between Queen Street and
Church Street, Bowmanville;
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-028-05; and
THAT the interested parties listed within Report EGD-028-05 be provided with a copy of Report
EGD-028-05 and Council's decision.
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-332-05
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the matter of parking on Nash Road be referred back to staff for a more detailed report to
be presented to Committee.
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-331-05 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR JUNE, 2005.
Resolution #GPA-333-05
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report EGD-029-05 and Report EGD-030-05 be received for information.
CARRIED
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY RESPONSE REPORT - JUNE 2005
Resolution #GPA-334-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report ESD-01 0-05 be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
M.A.H. POSITION ON LINE FENCES AND ABANDONED RAIL RIGHTS OF WAY
Resolution #GPA-335-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CLD-028-05 be received for information.
CARRIED
ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT - APRIL TO JUNE, 2005
Resolution #GPA-336-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CLD-033-05 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-033-05 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the
Animal Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
QUARTERLY PARKING REPORT
Resolution #GPA-337-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report CLD-034-05 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-034-05 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their
information.
CARRIED
PRIVATE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Resolution #GPA-338-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CLD-035-05 be received;
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THAT the by-laws attached to Report CLD-035-05 to appoint parking enforcement officers for
private property be forwarded to Council for approval; and
THAT Eldon Nelson, Allan Ronalds, Charles McNaughton, Joseph Crooks, Dennis John,
Secruitas Canada Inc. and Parkwood Village Management Inc. be advised of Council's actions.
CARRIED
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PURCHASE OF HURST EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT
Resolution #GPA-339-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report COD-041-05 be received;
THAT the requirement for tendering in accordance with Purchasing By-law #94-129, Paragraph 5,
Item 5.6 be waived for this transaction;
THAT Staff be authorized to issue a purchase order for $66,435.00 to Code 4 Fire & Rescue; and
THAT $35,000.00 be drawn from the 2005 Emergency Services Capital Budget Account #110-28-
281-82828-7401 with $31,435.00 drawn from the one time Provincial Grantfor Municipal Fire
Services.
CARRIED
CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL MATTER
Resolution #GPA-340-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report COD-043-05 regarding a legal matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session.
CARRIED
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, RFP 2005-10, MARKETING SERVICES FOR BRIAN
MCFARLANE MUSEUM
Resolution #GPA-341-05
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Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report COD-044-05 be received;
THAT the proposal received from Marketing Dynamic Solutions, Alton, Ontario being the most
responsive bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal
RFP2005-10 be awarded the contract for the provision of the Marketing Services for the Brian
McFarlane Museum at an estimated cost of $97,000.00 plus GST; and
THAT the expenditure for the Marketing Services be funded from the Impact Escrow Reserve
Fund included in the funding previously approved for Clarington's Brian McFarlane Hockey
Museum Account #110-42-421-84242-7401.
CARRIED
CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR THE MIXING OF SALT, SAND AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE
(WINTER SAND)
Resolution #GPA-342-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report COD-045-05 be received;
THAT the requirements for tendering in accordance with Purchasing By-law #94-129, Paragraph
5, item 5.6 be waived for this transaction;
THAT Miller Paving Ltd. Markham, Ontario, be awarded the contract for the provision of all
equipment, labour and materials needed to mix the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for
Winter Sand for the 2005-06 Winter Season at an approximate annual cost of $30,000.00 plus
applicable taxes; and
THAT the funds be provided from the Department of Operations current operating accounts during
the term of the agreement.
CARRIED
TENDER AWARDS SUMMER COUNCIL BREAK
Resolution #GPA-343-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report COD-046-05 be received; and
THAT the By-laws attached to Report COD-046-05, marked Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D" and "E"
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreements be approved.
CARRIED
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL LEASING REPORT - 2004
Resolution #GPA-344-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report FND-01 0-05 be received for information.
CARRIED
2005/2006 INSURANCE PROGRAM
Resolution #GPA-345-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report FND-011-05 be received; and
THAT the general insurance placement, in conjunction with the other member municipalities of the
Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, with the Frank Cowan Company for an integrated pooling
arrangement that includes integrated insurance coverages, common self retention deductible
levels, and related stop loss aggregate premium limits for the period July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
at an approximate cost to Clarington of $528,693 be ratified.
CARRIED
CASH ACTIVITY - FIRST QUARTER OF 2005
Resolution #GPA-346-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report FND-012-05 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provisions of Chapter 25, Section 296 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001,
the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the first quarter of the
year 2005, as shown on the schedule attached to Report FND-012-05; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the first quarter of the year be confirmed.
CARRIED
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF NUCLEAR HOST COMMUNITIES RESOLUTION
Resolution #GPA-347-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report ADM-004-05 be received;
THAT the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC) be advised that the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorses the resolution in Attachment No. 1 to Report
ADM-004-05 as CANHC's formal comments on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's
Draft Study Report; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary Treasurer of CANHC and the other
members of CANHC FORTHWITH.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF SAMVEG SAXENA
Resolution #GPA-348-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the presentation of Samveg Saxena regarding the "UOIT Solar Vehicle Project" be referred
to the Director of Corporate Services for consideration of "in kind" assistance and to the Director of
Community Services Department for consideration of grant eligibility.
CARRIED
DELEGATION OF BOB HAYWARD
Resolution #GPA-349-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Bob Hayward be received as information.
CARRIED
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DELEGATION OF LIBBY RACANSKY
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Resolution #GPA-350-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky regarding the Site Alteration By-law and an Improved
Burning By-law be referred to the Director of Engineering Services, the Director of Planning
Services, the Director of Emergency Services and, for information purposes, to the Agricultural
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2005
Resolution #GPA-351-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the correspondence dated July 20,2005 from Jennine Agnew-Kata, Executive Director,
Literacy Network Durham Region requesting permission to hold International Literacy Day on
"" September 8,2005 be received; and
THAT September 8,2005 be proclaimed International Literacy Day; and
THAT Jennine Agnew-Kata be advised of Council's decision FORTHWITH.
CARRIED
CITY OF PICKERING'S REQUEST FOR ANIMAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE
Resolution #GPA-352-05
Move by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT staff be authorized to assist the City of Pickering with the feed, care and sheltering of
animals on an interim basis;
THAT the City of Pickering be responsible for all related costs including but not limited to food and
necessary veterinarian costs; and
THAT staff report back to Council on this matter once the details of the agreement are finalized,
FORTHWITH.
CARRIED
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September 6, 2005
Resolution #GPA-353-05
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to allow for consideration of Confidential Report PSD-110-05
pertaining to a property matter and Confidential Report COD-043-05 pertaining to a legal matter.
CARRIED
RATIFY ACTIONS
Resolution #GPA-354-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting with respect to Confidential Report PSD-110-05
pertaining to a property matter and Confidential Report COD-043-05 pertaining to a legal matter
be ratified.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-355-05
~ Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:02 p.m.
CARRIED
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