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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/30/2007 Cl~n DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 30,2007 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of meetings of Council held April 16 and April 23, 2007 PRESENTATIONS a) "Battle of the Books" Winning Team Members Certificates b) Garry Cubitt, CAO, Region of Durham - Regional Strategic Plan DELEGATIONS a) David Kelly, Chair, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee - Accessibility Issues (Correspondence Items 0 - 7 and 0 - 16) b) Carol Davidson, Chair Bowmanville/Clarington Performing Arts Association - Return of Council Chambers to a Theatre c) Linnaea Sears and Megan Knight, Anton Van Der Ven, Jennifer Carmelo, and Madison Stange, Clarington Central Secondary School - Climate Project Presentations d) Libby Racansky - Hancock Neighbourhood Update (Correspondence Item 0 - 9) CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Council Agenda - 2 - April 30, 2007 COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 :: Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated March 20, 2007 I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated April 1 0, 2007 I - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 15, 2007 I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated April 3, 2007 1-5 Kim Coates,Clerk, Township of Scugog - Bill 172, The Municipal Amendment Act (Direct Election of the Reqional Council Chair) 2006 I - 6 Councillor April Cullen, Chair, Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness, Region of Durham - Funding to Critical Mental Health Crisis Services I - 7 Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Bill 172, The Municipal Amendment Act (Direct Election of the Reqional Council Chair) 2006 1-8 Doug W. Hately - Speed of Freight Trains I - 9 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington - Letter of Appreciation 1-10 Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation - All-Terrain Vehicle Use on Public Highways I - 11 Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation - Fluorescent Yellow- Green School Signs I -12 Dan Remollino, P. Eng., Senior Project Manager, 407 East Environmental Assessment - Update on 407 East Environmental Assessment (EA) Study I - 13 Kathryn McCann, Commissioner of Corporate ServiceslTreasurer, Acting Clerk, Township of Scugog - Speeding Concerns on Old Scugog Road Council Agenda - 3- April 30, 2007 1-14 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Region's Quarterly Report on Planning Activities I - 15 Debi Bentley, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Notice and Advance Payment for Services of Paid-duty Officers " 1-16 "George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock - Notice and Advance Payment for Services of Paid-duty Officers Receive for Direction D - 1 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre - Appointments to the Highway 407 Committee and the Clarington Board of Trade D - 2 Cheri Smith, Coordinator, Community Relations & Volunteers, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington - The Clarington Project- Request to Fly Community Living Flag During Month of May D - 3 Margaret Foster, Secretary, Cobourg Highland Games - Annual Cobourg Highland Games D - 4 Derryn V. Gill, Chair, Board of Directors, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario Request to Proclaim "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" D - 5 Mike Colle, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration - Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2007 D - 6 Eleanor Collier - Courtice Skateboard Park D - 7 David Kelly, Chair, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee - Sidewalk Construction D - 8 Dominic Vetere, Dom's Auto Parts - Licensing of Salvage Yards D - 9 Libby Racansky - Hancock Neighbourhood Design D - 10 J. D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan - Rebate of Education Portion of Residential Property Taxes for Seniors D - 11 Ron Milne - Objection to the Orange Parade D -12 Gary Cole, District Master, West Durham District L.O.L.- Request for Proclamation of "Orange Week" and Flag Raising D - 13 Ron Webb - Request for Audit of Mayor Jim Abernethy's Election Financial Returns Council Agenda -4- April 30, 2007 D - 14 Sandra Krane, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Funding Cuts to Lakeridge Health D - 15 Glen R. Knox, County Clerk, County of Simcoe - Funding for Long Term Care Homes D - 16 David Kelly, Chair, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee- Accessibility of Gas Stations D - 17 Inky Mark, M.P., Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette - Creation of a Memorial Wall for Canada's Fallen Soldiers and Peacekeepers MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 23, 2007 2. Confidential Report CLD-017-07 - Legal Matter 3. Verbal Report of the Solicitor, Legal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT ClflJinglOn Council Meeting Minutes APRIL 16, 2007 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 8:40 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #C" 189-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 2, 2007, and the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on April 5, 2007, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 16, 2007 PRESENT A nONS Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham provided Council with his annua\ update on Regional activities, highlighting the following 2006 achievements: . Regional Transit . "One Fare Anywhere" in Durham . More frequent service along key corridors . Seamless operation of specialized services . New Townline route connecting Courtice south and northeast Oshawa . Negotiation of the first contract amalgamating four previous agreements . 11.8% growth in ridership . Road rehabilitation projects in Clarington included 3.8 km of Regional Road 3 and 3.2 km of Regional Road 42 at a cost of $775,000 . Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant - should be operational this fall . Significant Progress in Waste Management . Green Bin Initiative recognized by Ontario Public Works Association as "Project of the Year for Environment" . Partnership with York Region on Energy-from-Waste Facility - Considering short list of sites with objective of selecting preferred site this Fall . Water and Waste Water Plants - Durham Region recognized by the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative for superior energy management practices . Focus on Conservation - $190,000 Study Grant to the Region from FCM's Green Municipal Fund . Rebuilding of long term care facilities - Lakeview Manor and Hillsdale Terraces . Purchase of Site in Clarington for new paramedic station - Construction to be complete by early 2008 . Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) . Town Hall meetings held in all Durham Municipalities . Analysis of Officer Deployment across the Region . Strategic Planning to Guide DRPS Service Delivery . Expansion of efforts to market Durham Region internationally . Excellent and mutually-supportive working relationships with UOIT, Durham College, General Motors and area Municipal Economic Development Offices to help identify and capture emerging opportunities . Preparation of Secondary Plan for the Energy Business Park . Provincial Funding of $400,000 for Durham Strategic Energy Alliance . New Tourism Strategy - Launched new brand in February - "Durham, Good Natured, Good Times" . Knowledgeable Host Program, development of overnight stay packages, and new Internet tools to reach potential visitors Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - April 16, 2007 . Development of Downtown Oshawa and Downtown Pickering as Urban Growth Centres in response to established Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan . Ministry of Environmental funding for Joint Study of Western Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe Drinking Water Sources Chair Anderson advised of the following needs and concerns: . New provincial investment will be needed in transit, infrastructure and human services such as hospitals, community care, libraries and recreation to support projected population increases . The use of municipal property taxes to subsidize provincial programs must end . The Province must deliver on announced projects such as the Court House, the 407 East, the 404 extension and the widening of Highways 7 and 401 through Durham to address the missing pieces of the framework necessary for managing Durham's anticipated growth . There is a need to attract higher-order jobs to the Region and for more affordable housing and affordable child care programs . There is concern with the unknown scope and future costs of source protection plans required in compliance with the Clean Water Act . Provincial investment in Durham's infrastructure will be vital to support the expansion of the Darlington Nuclear Plant Chair Anderson summarized by stating how impressed he is by the achievements made by municipal governments with very little power or discretionary spending. He feels however, that much more could be done with funding and revenues to match municipal responsibilities and growth in Durham communities. Chair Anderson feels it is imperative to get Durham's needs on the campaign agenda during the upcoming Provincial and Federal elections. Resolution #C-190-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow David Payne, MacViro Consultants Inc. to address Council concerning Energy-from-Waste. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 4- April 16, 2007 David Payne, MacViro Consultants Inc. addressed Council providing an update on the public information sessions held to date respecting the proposed York/Durham Energy-from-Waste Facility. Mr. Payne stated the two sessions held in Clarington were very well attended with approximately 200 residents generating many excellent questions. Mr. Payne stated the issue of most concern was with respect to the effect of air emissions on public health and the natural environment. He stated that currently there is a study being done on human health and ecological risk assessment on a generic basis and that once the preferred site is chosen that work will be turned into a site specific assessment. Mr. Payne advised the information session to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007, has been moved to the Faith United Church in Courtice commencing at 10:00 a.m. In response to questions, David Payne stated no technology has been ruled out and provided information on the site selection and procurement process. Mr. Payne noted that there will be further opportunity for public input as the project advances and stated information to date is posted on their website at www.durhamvorkwaste.ca. DELEGATIONS Gary Thertell, Chair, Orono Business Improvement Area, addressed Council concernin~ the 175th Anniversary of the Village of Orono. Mr. Thertell recognized fellow 175 Anniversary Co-Ordinating Committee members in attendance and introduced Paul Jones to make the presentation on behalf of the Committee. Paul Jones highlighted Orono's rich history and significance to the area and outlined activities for the three-day celebration planned for July, including a homecoming supper, parade, picnic, fireworks and a CF18 f1yover and parachute jump. Mr. Jones stated their plan is dependent on financing and they were respectfully requesting financial assistance in the amount of $5,000. Mr. Jones extended a formal invitation to Members of Council and to the public to attend the celebrations and invited Councillor Robinson to attend the steering Committee meetings whenever possible. Resolution #C-191-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for consideration of the request from Orono's 175th Anniversary Co-Ordinating Committee at this time. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - April 16, 2007 Resolution #C-192-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT in accordance with the Community Grant Program, the Coordinating Committee for the 175th Anniversary of Orono Village Celebration receive a one-time grant of $5,000; AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Clarington offer free public swimming at the Orono Park Pool on Saturday, June 30, 2007. "CARRIED" Doug Otterbein addressed Council concerning Item 2 of Report #1 - Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by the Municipality of Clarington to permit the development of a hamlet residential lot in Enniskillen. Mr. Otterbein advised his property is immediately south of the subject property and he is opposed to this development as his property is very low and will experience drainage problems if the subject property is developed. Mr. Otterbein advised the northern half of his property did not dry out following last spring's rainfall and he feels development of the land will further aggravate the drainage issue on his property. Mary McCaw addressed Council on behalf of Margot Turner concerning Correspondence Item 0-3, the Courtice Skatepark Site. Ms. McCaw stated several owners of the Nantucket Condominium Complex and the owners of 2832 Courtice Road are concerned with the skateboard park site and the effect it will have on their properties. Ms. McCaw indicated residents of Nantucket already experience vandalism, garbage, noise, foul language and intimidation from young people and many residents are elderly and are not comfortable confronting these individuals. Ms. McCaw expressed concern that area residents were not notified in writing of the skateboard park proposal and took issue with the fact that approximately ';2 million dollars will be spent on a recreation facility that will benefit a narrow portion of the population. She noted the area residents will not be able to enjoy their properties because of the noise and felt the property owners should not have to pay for a problem they did not create. Ms. McCaw requested Council to rescind their decision concerning the skateboard park, failing which requested they review a more appropriate location. Resolution #C-193-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Phillip Fraser Harness be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during the "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - April 16, 2007 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-194-07 , , Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. I - 1 A01.CL 1-2 A01.CE 1-3 A01.NE 1-4 A01.TY 1- 5 A01.CL 1-6 A01.GE 1- 7 M02.GE "CARRIED" Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee dated April 4, 2007. Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 20, 2007. Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated March 13,2007. Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Executive Board dated April 11, 2007. Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated March 7, 2007. Lynn Mcintyre, Director, Stewardship, Wildlife Habitat Canada, providing an update on the Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund advising that effective March 31, 2007, the implementation phase of the Wetland Habitat Fund will end and that support for wetland conservation, restoration and enhancement in Ontario will be maintained through participation in the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. All conservation agreements will remain in force for their full term and the Wildlife Habitat Canada Fund will continue to honour their financial commitments to landowners for outstanding projects. Mike Colle, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration inviting nominations for the Newcomer Champion Awards, a new program established to recognize outstanding individuals who contribute to the understanding and sharing of Ontario's cultural diversity and provide welcoming communities for the benefit of newcomers. The deadline for nominations is April 20, 2007. Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - April 16, 2007 1-8 F.11.GE 1-9 C10.GE Allan Hewitt, Library Board Chair, Clarington Public Library, expressing appreciation for Council's support of the library's 2007 Capital and Operating Budget requests and looking forward to working with the Municipality in constructing another outstanding library for the community. Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that on March 26, 2007, the Town of Ajax passed the following resolution pertaining to Municipal Planning Initiatives from Bill 51: The Planninq and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006: "1.That the report entitled Municipal Planning Initiatives from Bill 51: The Planninq and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act. 2006, dated March 22, 2007 be received; 2. That staff be authorized to prepare a By-law for the consideration of Council requiring pre-consultation with the Town before applicants submit applications, plans and drawings for all official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, draft plans of subdivision/condominium and site plans and that such By-law be forwarded to Council for its consideration at a future meeting; 3. That staff be authorized to prepare a By-law for the consideration of Council delegating to staff the authority to make decisions on whether submitted planning applications are complete under the authority of Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act; 4. That through the ongoing Town of Ajax Official Plan Review, that staff be authorized to consult with the public and local stakeholders and, where applicable, to draft policies for the consideration of Council regarding the following: i) criteria related to the implementation of zoning with conditions; ii) policies and design requirements for exterior building design; Hi) a list of potential additional studies or materials as may be needed to assess development applications; Iv) the opportunity to implement a Development Permitting System in Ajax either on an area specific basis or throughout the entire Town; Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - April 16, 2007 5. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Region of Durham and Durham area municipalities for information." CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-195-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 12 to D - 15, inclusive. D - 1 M02.GE D-2 R05.GE D-3 R05.GE "CARRIED" Steve Shanks and Murray Walton, Lions Club of Courtice, requesting permission to host a Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Guide Dogs on Sunday, June 3, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. starting and ending at Holy Trinity Catholic School, 2260 Courtice Road; attaching a map of the proposed 4.5 km route; and advising the Lions Club will provide an insurance certificate for $2 million liability coverage. The walk is anticipated to take 1 hour and the route offers sidewalk access for the 40 walkers and 10 volunteers. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Paul W. Nicholson, Barrister and Solicitor forwarding comments on behaif of Bill and Theda Nicholson, in opposition to the planned Courtice Skatepark site expressing concern with the financial costs, noise and potential liability issues. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Margot Turner, forwarding comments in opposition to the planned Courtice Skatepark site expressing concern that area residents were not notified of the proposed location for the park, concern with the significant cost of construction and the adverse effect the park will have on the neighbourhood; and requesting Council to consider the alternate site at the Courtice South Arena as a more appropriate location. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Council Meeting Minutes D-4 R05.GE D-5 R05.GE D-6 M02.GE D -7 M02.GE D - 8 M02.GE - 9 - April 16, 2007 Janine Wallace-Rivard, R.C.M., Property Manager, The Nantucket, Durham Condominium Corporation 146, forwarding comments on behalf of the Board of Directors of Durham Condominium Corporation 146, in opposition to the planned Courtice Skatepark site expressing concern with the lack of communication from the municipality; the significant cost of construction and the adverse effect the park will have on the neighbourhood; and requesting to receive further updates by mail, flyer or e-mail for distribution to their homeowners. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Sharon and Norm Babbs expressing concern with the lack of notice provided to neighbouring residents regarding the proposed Courtice Skateboard Park; the proximity of the site to the residential neighbourhood; and the adverse impact the park will have on the area. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Sandi King, FounderNolunteer Facilitator of the Durham Hepatitis C Support Group, requesting Council to proclaim May 1,2007, as "Hepatitis C Awareness Day" and the month of May 2007 as "Hepatitis C Awareness Month" in Clarington to enhance awareness, education, tolerance and understanding for those living with/affected by Hepatitis C and help to halt the spread of the disease. (Proclaimed) Orono BIA requesting permission to close Main Street in Orono between Centreview Street and Park Street on Saturday, September 22,2007, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the annual "Chili Cook-Off". (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Newtonville Hall Board requesting permission to close Mill Street and Church Lane in Newtonville on Saturday, June 16, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the annual "Newtonville Day". (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Council Meeting Minutes - 10- April 16, 2007 D - 9 M02.GE D - 10 M02.GE D - 11 M02.GE D -12 C10.GE Paul Siemon, Hands In Motion Massage Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic, requesting permission to stage the 2007 Terry Fox Run, on September 16, 2007, advising the 5 km and 10 km routes will not differ from 2006, and that the application for road occupancy will be submitted in the near future. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Jack Higgins, Sponsorship Committee Chairman, 172 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets requesting Council approve May 24, 25 and 26, 2007, for Air Cadet Tag Days to be held at various high potential traffic locations throughout the municipality. (Tag days for May 24,25 and 26, 2007 approved) Bob Waite, Senior Vice-President, Stakeholder Relations and Brand, Canada Post, advising of the 2007 Canada Post Community Literacy Award, a national award dedicated to recognizing literacy initiates and celebrating the achievements of adult learners, along with those who have helped them learn to read and write, and inviting nominations of a deserving individual from the community. The deadline for submission is May 25, 2007. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers) Chris Somerville, Township Clerk, Township of King, advising Council that the Township of King, at a meeting held March 19, 2007, passed the following resolution: "Municipalities are required to operate and maintain a wide array of services including the provision of safe clean water and wastewater systems, effective transportation systems with well maintained roads, sustainable waste management systems, and the cultural and recreation infrastructure that are key elements in a healthy and competitive municipality; In rural communities with slower new growth particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors accounting for a small portion of the total assessment, residential taxpayers carry the weight of the total tax burden; Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - April 16, 2007 The Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) provided opportunities for municipalities to apply for funds to assist with infrastructure; the demand greatly exceeded the availability of funds, resulting in many municipalities receiving nothing for their efforts and resources spent in applying; The Province has allocated a permanent 2 cents a litre for municipal transit to municipalities operating public transit and community transit systems, however, there is no comparable funding in rural municipalities where roads and bridges are the transit systems and the residents pay the same Gas Tax as those in cities and towns; Provincial programs such as the "Farmland Tax Program" and the "Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program" which were designed to meet provincial economic and environmental policy objectives are now funded by the municipal property tax base - these formerly provincially-funded tax rebate programs were changed in 1997 to municipally-funded property tax discounts, that is, municipal tax expenditures; The Development Charqes Act which was enacted in 1997 imposed certain restrictions on municipalities which prevent growth from paying for itself and places the burden of growth on the tax payer; Municipalities must start reporting infrastructure spending on an accrual basis by 2009, and will incur significant training, staffing, consultant and software costs; smaller municipalities do not have the resources to cover these costs; Municipalities have been assigned the task of ensuring accessibility for all Ontarians through the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and are supportive of the objectives of the legislation, but have concerns given the potential impact of the costs of implementation of standards which are as yet, unknown; It is resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of King requests the following: 1. The provincial and federal governments are urged to augment their contributions to municipal infrastructure by developing a long-term support program for stable, reliable permanent funding to assist with infrastructure investment. Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - April 16, 2007 2. The provincial government is requested to increase the municipal share of provincial gas tax and expanding eligibility beyond transit. 3. While the Township is acutely aware of the importance of a sustainable agriculture industry and of environment conservation efforts, the provincial government is requested to review programs such as the "Farmland Tax Program" and the "Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program" to ensure that the programs are not funded out of the municipal property tax base. 4. The current provincial government committed to ensuring that developers "absorb their fair share of the costs of new growth", and is requested to begin the review of the Development CharQes Act. 1997 as soon as possible to ensure that municipalities do not continue to subsidize development and municipal property tax payers are not paying for growth. 5. The provincial government is requested to establish one time funding to assist smaller municipalities move to accounting infrastructure on an accrual basis and meaningful asset management. 6. The provincial government is requested to consider providing financial assistance to offset the costs of implementing the requirements of the AODA and the related standards. 7. The provincial government is requested to review the basis of apportionment of municipal/regional funding to ensure that lower tier municipalities are not inequitably requisitioned. 8. This Resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Finance, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, and to the MPs and MPPs for the Township of King, and to all the municipalities in Ontario." Resolution #C-196-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 from the Township of King be referred to the Director of FinancelTreasurer. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 13- April 16, 2007 D - 13 C10.GE P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham advising Council that the Region of Durham, at a meeting held March 28, 2007, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Durham Region Council support the "Let's get a fair deal" campaign initiated by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to achieve a rent deal that is fair in comparison to other airports and keeps Toronto competitive with other international airports in North America; and b) THAT the Federal Government be requested to reduce the rent charges applied to Toronto Pearson International Airport in an amount equivalent to the rent reduction approved for the Vancouver Airport; c THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada; the Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; the Greater Toronto Airports Authority; and the Area Municipalities." Resolution #C-197 -07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham concerning the "Let's Get a Fair Deal" Campaign be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 14 T05.HI Janice Auger Szwarz, Planning Services Department Liaison, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, forwarding recommendations regarding weightings and rankings of Factor Groups and Criteria to be used in the evaluation of the short list of alternative routes for the Highway 407 extension and connecting highway links and requesting Council to forward the correspondence to the Highway 407 EA Project Team. Resolution #C-198-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the weightings and rankings of Factor Groups and Criteria to be used in evaluation of the short list of alternative routes for the Highway 407 extension and connecting highway links be endorsed; and Council Meeting Minutes - 14- April 16, 2007 THAT the Highway 407 EA Project Team be so advised. "CARRIED" D - 15 T05.HI Janice Auger Szwarz, Planning Services Department Liaison, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, requesting Council to appoint Fred Biesenthal as the industry representative to the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee. The correspondence indicated the Clarington Board of Trade has been unable to nominate an industry representative to sit on the Community Advisory Committee and have agreed to Mr. Biesenthal's appointment. Resolution #C-199-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Fred Biesenthal be appointed as the industry representative to the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 1 0, 2007. Resolution #C-200-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 10, 2007 be approved, with the exception of Items #4 and #15. "CARRIED" Item #4 Resolution #C-201-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Addendum to Report PSD-118-06 be received; Council Meeting Minutes - 15- April 16, 2007 THAT Option 'A' as set out in 3.2 of Addendum to Report PSD-118-06 be approved; THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to execute the Licence Agreement contained in Attachment 2 of Addendum to Report PSD-118-06 and rescind By-Law 2006-219 approved December 18, 2006; and THAT all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD-118-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Item #15 Resolution #C-202-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Item 15 of Report #1 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Report #2 - Report CLD-013-07 - Confidential Personal Matter Resolution #C-203-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report #2 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-204-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham be thanked for his presentation. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - April 16, 2007 Resolution #C-205-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT :the delegation of David Payne, MacViro Consultants Inc. be received for information. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-206-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Item #15 of Report #1 and Report #2. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed in open session at 9:22 p.m. Resolution #C-207-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-208-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Council recess for five minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 9:28 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - April 16, 2007 REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 1 0,2007. Resolution #C-209-07 , Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the recommendation contained in Item 15 of Report #1 be approved. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-21 0-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the rules of order be suspended to allow for the introduction of items of new business at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-211-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak WHEREAS the public attendance at the public information centres on the short-listed sites was evidence that residents of Clarington have a strong interest in the proposed technologies and the site selection process; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to examine comprehensively all the documentation prepared to date, the adequacy of the public consultation process and to report on alternatives available to the Municipality; THAT staff investigate the implications of a proposed waste-to-energy facility on the Energy Business Park including the ability to attract prestige uses includ ing offices and research facilities; THAT the Regions of York and Durham commit to design a waste-to-energy facility that will not impact the health of present and future residents; THAT the Region of Durham provide the staff of the Municipality of Clarington a reasonable opportunity to review and comment to Clarington Council on Report 2007-J-14; Council Meeting Minutes - 18- April 16, 2007 THAT the Region of Durham agree to pay the reasonable expenses of the Municipality of Clarington incurred with respect to all necessary studies and legal advice required in order for the Municipality to determine its position on the proposals; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Regional Municipality of York and the Joint Waste Management Group. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-212-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS recent amendments to the Municipal Act empower municipalities to pass by-laws to establish a Lobbyist Registry; and WHEREAS the Council is of the opinion that a Lobbyist Registry System would provide better transparency and accountability of all local government businesses: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington directs the Chief Administrative Officer, through consultation with the Municipal Clerk and Solicitor, to develop a Lobbyist Registry System and review and revise the Municipality's current Code of Ethics and to report back to Council as soon as possible. "CARRIED" Councillor Hooper advised Council of the activities planned at the West Beach CLOCA site for Earth Day, commencing at 9:00 a.m. He also thanked Councillor Woo for taking part in the MS Walk this past weekend. Councillor Foster advised of an interfaith seminar being held April 17 at Faith United in Courtice. Councillor Trim encouraged everyone to take part in the Municipality's Pitch-In Event on April 28. Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - April 16, 2007 BY-LAWS Resolution #C-213-07 Moveq by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper , THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-076 to 2007-80, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" 2007-076 Being a by-law to amend By-law 77-33, as amended, a by-law to appoint Members to the Board of Management for the Bowmanville Central Business Improvement Area, and to repeal By-law 2004-065 2007 -077 Being a by-law to authorize the entering into a Licence Agreement with Canadian National Railway Company, the owner Part of Lot 3, Broken Front Concession former Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington, Region of Durham and to rescind By-law 2006-219 2007-078 Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham to continue delegating the responsibility for administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in respect of sewage systems 2007-079 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Dave Boyle Excavating Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Green Road and Baseline Road Reconstruction, Bowmanville, Ontario 2007-080 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 55 to the Clarington Official Plan [Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd.] Resolution #C-214-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-076 to 2007-080, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 20- April 16, 2007 CONFIRMING BY.LAW Resolution #C-215-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-081 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 16th day of April, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-216-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-081 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-217 -07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:42 p.m. "CARRIED" MUNICIPAL CLERK MAYOR ClfJIillglOn Council Meeting Minutes APRIL 23, 2007 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on April 23, 2007, at 1:40 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu 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 Treasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Hooper stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Bob Hann and Brent Clarkson, Reports PSD-048-07 and PSD-049-07 and the By-laws as he was involved with the Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting Metrus and is the former Chair of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area. He vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. DELEGATIONS Bob Hann indicated agreement with the recommendations contained in Report PSD-048-07, with the exception of Recommendation 5. He has agreed to pay $63,540 to the Municipality for streetscaping on Highway No.2, therefore, Recommendation 5 is no longer required. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 23, 2007 Brent Clarkson, MHBC Planning on behalf of Home Depot, indicated support for the recommendations contained in Report PSD-049-07 and requested Council to pass the by-law to lift the Holding from the zoning by-law. He stated that Home Depot is anxious to commence construction immediately. Mr. Clarkson expressed his thanks to staft: for their dedication and hard work in bringing this matter before Council. REPORTS Resolution #C-218-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to execute a Subdivision! Consent Agreement in the form of the draft Agreement contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-048-07; THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to execute releases of certain Agreements from the title to the land referred to in the By-law in order to implement Paragraphs 8 and 10 of the Principles of Understanding and to execute any necessary acknowledgements and directions; THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute an Assumption Agreement on behalf of the Municipality with Halloway Holdings Limited and Home Depot Holdings Limited respecting the Principles of Understanding between the Municipality of Clarington and Halloway Holdings Limited dated March 1, 2006; THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute an Assumption Agreement on behalf of the Municipality with Halloway Holdings Limited and Home Depot Holdings Limited respecting the Stevens Road Extension Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington, Players Business Park Ltd. and West Diamond Properties Inc. dated March 1, 2006; THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-048-07 be advised of Council's decision; and THAT Staff be directed to prepare necessary amendments to the site plan and the Agreements referred to in Section 8.1 to make them consistent with the Halloway Principles and the Subdivision!Consent Agreement. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - April 23, 2007 Resolution #C-219-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-049-07 be received; THAT, provided Halloway Holding Limited has executed the Site Plan Agreement and the Subdivision/Consent Agreement with the Municipality, the application submitted by Halloway Holdings Limited to remove the Holding (H) symbol from the lands identified as Parts 1,2, 3,4, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19,20,21, and 22 on Reference Plan 40R-24257 and a portion of Parts 5,9,13, and 14 on Reference Plan 40R-24257 be approved and that the by-law attached to Report PSD-049-07 be passed; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-049-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-220-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-082 to 2007-091, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-221-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-082 to 2007-091, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - April 23, 2007 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-222-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-092 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this special meeting held on the 23rd day of April, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-223-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-092 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-224-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 1 :53 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 30, 2007 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 1-1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated March 20, 2007. (Copy attached) I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated April 1 0,2007. (Copy attached) I - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 15,2007. (Copy attached) I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated April 3, 2007. (Copy attached) I - 5 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, forwarding correspondence to the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, advising that on March 26, 2007, the Township of Scugog endorsed Clarington Council's resolution concerning the passage of Bill 172, The Municipal Amendment Act (Direct Election of the Reqional Council Chair) 2006. I - 6 Councillor April Cullen, Chair, Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness, Region of Durham, forwarding correspondence to the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health, requesting the Province to reconsider its decision to cut funding to critical mental health crisis services provided through Lakeridge Health and Pinewood. Without such essential services, the Region's most vulnerable population with addiction and mental health-related illnesses may require hospitalization or incarceration, resulting in even greater financial burden to the Region and the Province. 1-7 Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising Council that on March 26, 2007, the Township of Uxbridge passed the following resolution pertaining to Bill 172: "THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the Municipality of Clarington's Resolution opposing the passage of Bill 172 the Municipal Amendment Act." 1-8 Doug W. Hately, writing to Bev Oda, MP in response to the reply received from Luc Bourdon, Director General of Rail Safety, Transportation Safety Board, regarding Clarington Council's 2003 request to lower the speed of freight trains carrying dangerous goods through Clarington; expressing concern that Mr. Bourdon's response did not address the problems of poor maintenance and safety Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 30, 2007 practices that have caused recent derailments; and, requesting measures be taken to ensure that Clarington residents are subject to the same safety considerations as the rest of the GT A I - 9 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington, thanking Council for providing the Agency with a grant of $2,000 that has enabled them to continue to deliver high quality mentoring programs to the children of Clarington. I - 10 Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, responding to Council's endorsement of the Township of Lanark Highlands' resolution regarding all-terrain vehicle use on public highways,and advising that in response to concerns addressed by a number of municipalities with respect to Regulation 316, of the Hiqhwav Traffic Act, the Ministry of Transportation has initiated a review of all legislation, regulations and policies relating to off-road vehicles in Ontario and that Clarington's support for this resolution will be considered as part of the review. I - 11 Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, responding to Council's endorsement of the Town of Newmarket's resolution regarding fluorescent yellow-green school signs, advising the Ministry will expand the recognition of the fluorescent yellow-green school sign in its Ontario Traffic Manuals and Regulation 615 as a result of the expanding use of the signs in Ontario and the adoption of the colour as a national standard by the Transportation Association of Canada. Changes to the Ontario Traffic Manuals will be made in the next printing; however, municipalities are permitted to use the yellow-green school zone and warning signs immediately. 1- 12 Dan Remollino, P. Eng., Senior Project Manager, 407 East Environmental Assessment, providing an update on the 407 East Environmental Assessment (EA) Study advising the Project Team is in the process of evaluating the short listed routes based on a comprehensive list of factors including impacts to the natural, social, cultural and economic environment as well as an evaluation of noise, air quality, traffic and other impacts to distinguish between route options; enclosing a map showing the refined short list of route alternatives and their latest study schedule; and, encouraging attendance at their upcoming third round of Public Information Centres planned for late June/early July 2007. I - 13 Kathryn McCann, Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer, Acting Clerk, Township of Scugog, forwarding a copy of their staff report OPS-2007-10 and Committee minutes regarding speeding concerns on Old Scugog Road in the vicinity of the Community of Burketon. Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 30, 2007 1-14 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that on April 18, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the Region's quarterly report on Planning Activities: "THAT Report #2007 -P-32 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report #2007 -P-32 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to all Durham area municipalities, Durham Regional Police Services, and Durham Emergency Medical Services for information." I - 15 Debi Bentley, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that on April 16, 2007, the City of Pickering passed the following resolution pertaining to notice and advance payment for services of Paid-duty officers: "THAT Corr. 19-07 from the Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington advising Council that at a meeting held on March 26, 2007, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington adopted a resolution with respect to the payment of services of paid-duty officers be received for information." I - 16 George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, forwarding correspondence to the Durham Regional Police Services Board advising the Township of Brock has endorsed Clarington Council's resolution concerning notice and advance payment for services of paid-duty officers, and requesting the Police Services Board to immediately rescind the policy and return to the previous practices. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, advising that the Board Management appointed Mark Hawkins as its representative to both the Highway 407 Committee and the Clarington Board of Trade. (Motion to Appoint and the appropriate by-law be passed) D - 2 Cheri Smith, Coordinator, Community Relations & Volunteers, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington - The Clarington Project, requesting the Community Living Flag be raised at Town Hall for the month of May, in support of Community Living Oshawa/Clarington and The Clarington Project. (Motion to approve request and to fly Community Living Flag at Town Hall for the month of May) Summary of Correspondence -4- April 30, 2007 D - 3 Margaret Foster, Secretary, Cobourg Highland Games, requesting approval to place 18" x 24" lawn signs in various public locations in Clarington to promote the 43rd Annual Cobourg Highland Games to be held on Saturday, June 23, 2007. (Motion to endorse request) D - 4 Derryn V. Gill, Chair, Board of Directors, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim the month of June as "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" in Clarington to help raise awareness of the many challenges brought on by these serious, disabling conditions. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 5 Mike Colle, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, forwarding a nomination form and information outlining details of the selection process for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2007, an annual award to recognize young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the local newspapers) D - 6 Eleanor Collier expressing concern with Council's decision to replace the existing volleyball courts and construct a skateboard park at the Courtice Community Complex as she fears there will be increased noise, garbage, and vandalism; stating as a senior, she will not benefit from the expense of a Y, million dollars for the park and would have preferred Council to approve the hospital funding request instead; and, requesting Council to reconsider the location of the park and to locate it on the south site as a more appropriate location. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 7 David Kelly, Chair, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee, advising Council that the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee, at a meeting held April 3, 2007, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Director of Engineering Services be requested to investigate an alternative method of applying sidewalk expansion joints during the construction of new sidewalks in the Municipality of Clarington. " (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) Summary of Correspondence - 5- April 30, 2007 o - 8 Dominic Vetere, Dom's Auto Parts, forwarding information on the Municipality of East Gwillimbury's licensing policies regarding salvage yards, articles on the certification of the recycling industry and requesting to meet to discuss a certification program for Clarington. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk) o - 9 Libby Racansky expressing concern that provisions of Bill 26, Strong Communities, have not been adhered to with respect to the Headgate application within the Hancock Neighbourhood; that according to Bill 26, the planning process should be accessible and information be available to residents so they may be involved in the process to design sustainable, healthy communities; and, requesting to be part of the process to plan the Hancock Neighbourhood. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) o - 10 J. D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising Council that the City of Vaughan, at a meeting held April 2, 2007, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS many seniors living in our communities have expressed concerns over property taxes for many years due to their limited ability to pay; and WHEREAS most seniors live on fixed incomes or very limited adjustments; and WHEREAS a large portion of property tax is not related to municipal service costs, primarily the Education and Social Service component; and WHEREAS seniors have already contributed immensely to the well being of our community; and WHEREAS seniors desire to live in the home they worked for or be able to afford to pay rent; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Provincial Government pass legislation to rebate the Education portion of residential property taxes, or a portion of the rental expenses for seniors, in a similar fashion to Bill 43 which was introduced on June 26, 2003, then refused; Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 30, 2007 THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty, the Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Mario G. Racca, M.P.P. (Thornhill), local Members of Provincial Parliament, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, John Tory, Leader of the New Democratic Party, Howard Hampton, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Regional Municipality of York, all Municipalities with a population over 50,000 in the Province of Ontario and all Seniors Groups in the City of Vaughan." (Motion for Direction) D - 11 Ron Milne voicing strong objection to the issuance of a permit to allow the march of an Orange Parade in Newcastle last July and requesting that a future march not be permitted in Clarington. (Motion for Direction) D - 12 Gary Cole, District Master, West Durham District L.O.L., requesting Council to declare the week of July 6 to 13,2007, as "Orange Week" in Clarington; requesting permission to hold a parade in the village of Orono on July yth and requesting that the Canadian Orange Standard flag be flown at the Municipal Administrative Centre in Bowmanville during the week. (Motion for Direction) D - 13 Ron Webb submitting a formal request to have the Election Financial Returns of Mayor Jim Abernethy audited as per the Municipal Elections Act. Mr. Webb highlights various issues which he believes give conclusion to a need for an audit to ensure that democracy has not been compromised. (Copy attached) (Motion for Direction) D - 14 Sandra Krane, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa, at a meeting held April 10, 2007, passed the following resolution: "That whereas the residents of Durham support Premier McGuinty's demand for fair healthcare funding for Ontarians based on a per capita basis and his view that 'Justice delayed is justice denied. . . what's best is that we're treated the same as all Canadians'; and, Whereas the Ministry's own Peer Review demonstrated that Lakeridge Health is among the top 25% of hospitals in Ontario in efficiency, even when compared to single site hospitals; and, Whereas Minister Smitherman's Ministry clearly ordered Lakeridge Health not to ' . . . initiate new programs or expand existing programs without a sound business case; a clearly articulated internal financing plan; or without funding provided specifically for this purpose'; and, Summary of Correspondence - 7- April 30, 2007 Whereas Local Health Integration Networks were reportedly created to , . . . give LHINs the tools they need to plan, co-ordinate and fund health care services in their communities', and that decisions about how health services are delivered are to be made locally and 'allow local communities to participate in this conversation'; and, Whereas the recent provincial budget has identified additional funding to expand addiction treatment programs ($7 million) and children's mental health ($8 million); and, Whereas Lakeridge Health Addictions and Mental Health Services, and their community-based partners, have provided exceptional care to patients and their families while each currently have extensive waiting lists for services; and, Whereas the Chief of Police has stated that 'The effects of any total funding withdrawal in this type of program would be, in my view, immediate and negative', and that 'If we are to have alternatives to arrest these programs [Addictions] are vital'; Be it resolved by Oshawa City Council that consistent with the Premier's support of per capita funding, that the Ministry of Health also recognize that the residents of Durham have been the subject of provincial health and social services funding discrimination and that the Ontario government immediately reverse per capita funding gaps, beginning with the $8 million in cuts ordered to Lakeridge Health; and further, That Minister Smitherman make public his Ministry's own 'sound business case' (including wind down costs (e.g. lay-offs, severances, leases etc.); start-up costs (hiring, new space, administration etc.); quality of care considerations; experienced and able partners prepared to accept the services, and; sufficient and sustainable funding to maintain current services etc.) in ordering funding cuts to mental health and addictions programs at Lakeridge Health and his proposal to transfer those services to other agencies; and further, That on April 1 , 2007 when they take over funding responsibility for local health care services the City of Oshawa respectfully requests the Central-East LHIN immediately suspend the Minister's decision to cut funding to Lakeridge Health (including mental health and addictions services) and begin meaningful, open consultations with patients, families, staff, physicians, police and ambulance, other partners and communities affected by the Minister's decision; and further, That this resolution be considered by Durham Regional Council and sent to the Councils from the Town of Whitby, Municipality of Clarington, Township of Scugog, and Township for Brock for support." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - April 30, 2007 D - 15 Glen R. Knox, County Clerk, County of Simcoe, advising Council that the County of Simcoe, at a meeting held March 1, 2007, passed the following resolution: ''WHEREAS, the Liberal party promised during the 2003 election campaign to increase funding to long term care homes by $6,000 per resident per annum; WHEREAS, a request in 2005 to increase funding in the per diem of $11.19 for direct care and services to residents was only increased in the 2006/07 budget by $1.07; WHEREAS, the combined increases since the 2003 Liberal campaign represent $2,307 or approximately one third of the government's $6,000 promise; AND WHEREAS, significant investment is needed now to meet the immediate needs of residents; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Simcoe urge this government to increase the funding per diem to residents of Long Term Care Homes in the fiscal year 2007-2008 by $3,693 per resident, thereby fulfilling its election promise made in 2003; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Western Warden's Caucus and municipalities province wide." (Motion for Direction) D - 16 David Kelly, Chair, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee, advising Council that the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee, at a meeting held April 3, 2007, passed the following resolution: ''WHEREAS all Canadians should have equal access to goods and services; AND WHEREAS the purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, is to benefit all Ontarians by developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards in order to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises on or before January 1, 2025; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is currently experiencing a large number of full-serve gas stations being converted to self-serve stations; Summary of Correspondence - 9 - April 30, 2007 AND WHEREAS persons with disabilities experience great difficulty with, or are unable to access self-serve gas stations, thereby having to drive in some cases many kilometres out of their way to find a full- serve gas station; AND WHEREAS persons with disabilities are sometimes penalized by having to pay a higher cost for the full-serve gas: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington urge the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario to review this matter with the goal of ensuring that all gas stations provide at least one full-service pump at the same price as the self-service pump; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to Bev Oda, MP, John O'Toole, MPP, and to the Regional Municipality of Durham and the area municipalities for endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 17 Inky Mark, M.P., Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, advising on March 26, 2007, he introduced a Private Member's Bill in the House of Commons that would see the creation of a Memorial Wall for Canada's fallen soldiers and peacekeepers and requesting Council's support for the initiative by passing a resolution as follows: 'WHEREAS Canada has yet to properly honour, in a suitable location that is always accessible to the public, the NAMES OF ALL OF OUR FALLEN in wars and peacekeeping; AND WHEREAS over 115,000 Fallen have their graves in seventy- three countries and hundreds of cemeteries; AND WHEREAS their remains, by law, cannot be repatriated to Canada; AND WHEREAS we must create a suitable national shrine to our fallen; AND WHEREAS proper recognition will show our gratitude and respect for their sacrifice; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington request that the Government of Canada enact Private Members Bill C-417, the Canadian Soldiers' and Peacekeepers' Memorial Wall Act." A petition form to collect signatures in support of this legislation was also enclosed. (Motion for Direction) I - 1 CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting March 20th, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul AIIore Karina Isert Karin Murphy James Rook Leslie Wilson Philip Carlton Andrew Kozak David Reesor Victor Suppa Councillor . REGRETS: Jennifer Knox PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little MEMBERSHIP Laura Suchan has tendered her resi"" resignation on to Council and she has Clerk will be forwarding the vacancy filled. Sharon Norris was introduced as the ne Each Committee me heritage matters an in cultural seconded by Leslie Wilson , 2007 minutes be accepted. Newcastle CIP Isabel Little gave the Committee a presentation on the Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan (CIP) which included examples of the approved projects within the Bowmanville and Orono CIP areas. The Planning Services Department has an Urban Designer on staff that has prepared signage and fa9ade improvements for several properties in both communities. Examples were presented that included private and public property, as well as streetscape improvements. Minutes of Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting, March 20th, 2007 Leslie Wilson noted that Orono had a famous murder that caused a typhoid outbreak in the 19th century. A dead body was dumped in a well at the end of the drive-thru between two inns on Main Street. The drive-thru is beside the Orono Bake Shop. CORRESPONDENCE The CHp membership payment has been acknowledged. The newsletter was received and distributed. There is a CHO conference in Guelph on May 4th through 6th. Anyone interested in attending should contact Isabel Little to arrange for registration. Mr. Bert Duclos has been appointed as the new Acting M Advisory with the Ministry of Culture. His contact infor member. The Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Matters new FINANCIAL REPORT The balance in the account on February 28th, 200 07.10 Moved by Karina Isert, o THAT the financial repo SUB-COMMITTE Separ tech now a technical considered notify the proje to the Committee showing the original preferred 1ng considered. The Washington house, which is wa urchased from MTO as it was in the preferred to nfield Road. One of the routes that is now being property on which this house sits. Staff was asked to The Committee disy ssed the properties that have been purchased by MTO and the potential heritage resources that are in the route options that are now being considered. Staff was requested to contact the project leader and request a copy of the information MTO has on the heritage resources within the route options. Orono CIP A meeting has not been held since the last CHC meeting. 2 Minutes of Clarington Heritage Committee Meeting, March 20th, 2007 Beech Avenue HCD Advisorv Committee A meeting has not been held since the last CHC meeting. NEW BUSINESS Request for Comments on Development Applications The Planning Services Department has received an applicationf;~r a plan of subdivision on the west side of Rudell Road in Newcastle Village which A~iilm'len forwarded to the Committee for comment. As the proposed plan of su sion to the east will be designing their homes with a heritage architec, me, the Committee recommended that this development be built in the sa THAT the buildings be in keepi the past 100 years of Newcastle 07.11 Moved by James Rook, seconded "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Pro'ect Review Desi ted to co ,,' ittee members, They were prepared by he Heritag~lit9onservation District and are intended to 'ew of applic~ions, The Committee members were 27ments at the April meeting, onsideration to future projects that they could bel prior to the next meeting, Faye Langmaid will brainstorming session. ngton Township book is out of print. A possible reprint will THAT the meeting be adjourned Next Meeting April 17th, 2007 Meeting Room 1 C, 7:00 pm 3 I - 2 Draft minutes - Not vet approved bv Committee NOTES OF MEETING OF SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY APRIL 10,2007 AT 5:30 P.M. Present: (Voting) David Best Jim Cleland Kerry Meydam Brian Reid John Stoner, Chair Arthur Burrows Jim Kamstra Karin Murphy Dan Stanoi Also Present: Jennifer O'Donnell (Non-Voting) Greg Wells (GRCA) Peter Windolf . ~~ ~ ~....i Regrets: Joe McKenna Councillor Willie Woo Jim Richards Absent: Warren May (MNR) 1. Agenda Additions The Martin House was added to Updates. Acceptance of Agenda MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by Jim Kamstra THAT the agenda for April 10, 2007 be accepted. CARRIED Pc:>L~a. 2. Minutes of March 6, 2006 Corrections Karin Murphy was listed as a voting member in the attendance. At the time she was not a voting member; however, she has since been appointed to the committee. Approval of Minutes MOVED by Brian Reid, seconded by Kerry Meydam THAT the minutes of March 6, 2007 be approved. CARRIED 3. Issues arising from the Minutes There were no issues arising from the minutes. 4. Election of Vice Chair Kell"){ Meydam nominated Jim Richards, seconded by Arthur Burrows. Jim Cleland nominated Karin Murphy; however she declined to stand. All members voted in favour of Jim Richards, therefore he was acclaimed as vice chair. 5. Formation of Sub-Committees Special Events/CommunicationslFundraising Due to the lack of capital funding in 2007, this sub-committee will have an important role this year. The sub-committee's responsibilities will include: production of the newsletter, raising awareness of the SWNA by speaking to school groups and other interested groups, planning special events at the SWNA, and investigating corporate fundraising opportunities. Combining all three categories into one sub-committee could be beneficial because projects could overlap one another. (i.e. Communications could create a Power Point presentation which could be used for fundraising purposes as well as at group presentations to raise public awareness). Volunteers: John Stoner, Kerry Meydam, Joe McKenna, David Best Site Maintenance It was determined that a sub-committee dedicated to site maintenance will help ensure minor issues are dealt with quickly and major issues are reported. The committee could deal with issues such as trail maintenance, litter pick-up, and nest box cleaning. A small stockpile of limestone screenings and woodchips would be made available for the sub- committee to place as required. Volunteers: Jim Cleland, Karin Murphy, Brian Reid, Dan Stoner, David Best 6. Updates Kiosk Sign Graphics A large-scale print out of the sign graphic was shown to the Committee. The inaccuracies on the previous draft have been corrected and the map now shows accurate interpretive sign, bench and feature locations. There are a few more corrections, alterations and additions to be made. The sign should be completed and mounted by mid Mayor June. Its installation could coincide with a June event at the nature area. Wood chips or limestone screenings will need to be placed around the base of the kiosk. Storm Water Management Pond Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation and Design, was emailed concerning the placement of life rings at the storm water pond. She will discuss the matter with the Director of Engineering Services. Any action will likely be on a site specific basis, not a municipality-wide policy. Ms. Benson will send a written response to the Committee. GRCA Financial Assistance Program GRC,A has approved a $2500 grant to be used for the repairs to the west bridge abutment. This project will begin this July after the fisheries restrictions are lifted. TSH has submitted the plans for approval to GRCA and is waiting for a response. Durham Environmental Advisorv Committee (DEAC) Award Nomination The Committee has not received a response from the Region regarding this year's nomination for a DEAC award. Last year, a letter was received from DEAC in late February inviting nominees to the awards ceremony. The Region will be contacted to check the status of the nomination. Martin House Hydro One will be erecting the Martin house on Saturday April 14 at 9:00 a.m. Their staff has volunteered their time for the project. Dave Page at Hydro One has contacted Metroland and they might cover the event. He has requested the presence of the SWNA Committee for the photo opportunity. 7. Other Business Parking It was noted that the Toronto Street parking lot is consistently full in the peak fishing season. If it begins to be a year round problem, an expansion might need to take place. Adjournment: 6:15 P.M. Next Meeting: Tuesday May 8, 2007 7:00 p.m. ON SITE at Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Cobbledick Road Parking Lot Snb-Committee Meetings: fuJecial Events/Communication/Fundraising Wednesday April 25, 2007 7:00 p.m. Meeting Room IC (Access through Library doors) Site Maintenance Tuesday May 8, 2007 after SWNA Committee meeting Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell I - 3 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority 2216 County Road 28 P.O. Box 328 Port Hope, ON LI A 3W4 Phone: 905-885.8173 Fax: 905-885.9824 WW'W.grca.on.ca MEMBER OF CONSERVATION ONTARIO '01APR13 AMll :53:30 April 10th, 2007 Ms. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C3A6 Dear Ms. Barrie, A.M.C.T.: Could you please distribute the enclosed unapproved minutes of the most recent meeting of the Full Authority of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to your council members as correspondence. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. f) JlL)[}allG ;;'~__~:'-~~::;_"'''' ._;...;;;~ I. W1"';';':" ~. ;.... _,,*I.~ t ! _........_..:...,..,...."'"'''''~_..''''''''i Yours truly, Linda J. Laliberte, CGA CAO/Secretary- Treasurer ~~~~.:::.,:._.,~_.:,~r~~:.. .~. . _,:~_';:-, f rhl..;: c., i ~J_ '.C.:._'..:' '\...r.----..------j - . .-.-->"~,--~-~ ---_.-._-,--_._._-_.-.~..._._.~-~ . , ; : f .-- ~-'--'-->~-",--"-",~-,~,,,,"---..: '--1 , , .-----., I - .-.- .-....1.== -.- --8rrT'_:~A encl. I - 4 CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 3, 2007, 6:00 P.M. MEETING ROOM #1 B Present: David Kelly, Chair Sally Barrie Norman Hannan Councillor Ron Hooper Absent: Keith Brettell Tim Hick Darlene Matthews Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Norm Hannan, seconded by Sally Barrie THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 7, 2007 be approved. "CARRIED" 2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES a) Sensitivity Training The Committee was advised that Edie Corneil attended the Department Head meeting this morning to explain the program. Department Heads were very supportive of the idea and the dates have been set for May 10 and 17 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. The possibility of providing the training for part-time staff is being investigated. b) Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program The Director of Operations will attend the June meeting to discuss this matter with the Committee. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Update from Joint AAC Meeting David Kelly provided an update on the Joint AAC meeting held at the Regional Headquarters on March 27, 2007. Durham Region Transit provided a presentation on their services and future plans; a copy of the presentation will be forwarded to each Accessibility Advisory Committee in the near future. Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Each Committee Chair in attendance provided a status report on their Committee's activities to date. David advised that he and Norm presented information to the group on sidewalk expansion joints and self-serve gas stations. - 2 - April 3, 2007 Moved by Norm Hannan, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Director of Engineering Services be requested to investigate an alternative method of applying sidewalk expansion joints during the construction of new sidewalks in the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" b) Conversion of Gas Stations Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Norm Hannan WHEREAS all Canadians should have equal access to goods and services; AND WHEREAS the purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, is to benefit all Ontarians by developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards in order to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises on or before January 1, 2025; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is currently experiencing a large number of full-serve gas stations being converted to self-serve stations; AND WHEREAS persons with disabilities experience great difficulty with, or are unable to access self-serve gas stations, thereby having to drive in some cases many kilo metres out of their way to find a full-serve gas station; AND WHEREAS persons with disabilities are sometimes penalized by having to pay a higher cost for the full-serve gas: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington urge the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario to review this matter with the goal of ensuring that all gas stations provide at least one full-service pump at the same price as the self-service pump; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to Bev Oda. MP, John O'Toole, MPP, and to the Regional Municipality of Durham and the area municipalities for endorsement. "CARRIED" Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee c) Correspondence from Edie Corneil, Durham Regional Employment Network- Transition Programs, UOIT and Durham College - 3 - April 3, 2007 David provided information related to the Transition Program which is in place for students with learning disabilities and Attention-DeficiUHyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). The correspondence was received for information. 4. OrHER BUSINESS Councillor Hooper advised that he has been in touch with John O'Toole's office with respect to available funding for renovation projects. He will keep the Committee apprised of any information he receives. 5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for May 2,2007. 6. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED Chair Secretary D - Ms. Patti Banie, Clerk MunicipaUty of Clarington 40 Temperance St Bowmanvllle, ON L1C 3A6 i '\i ! ! o~; E.:' L-. '07flPR17 PI1 1 :40~56 1----'--' ! , Dear Ms.' Banie: I write this letter as a fonnal request to Council to have the Election Financial Returns of Jim Abernethy audited as per the Municipal Elections Act. .. " There was a lot of talk through the election period of grandiose overspending and I have' .. found that the following information gives conclusion to a need for an audit to ensure that democracy has not been compromised. - Mr Abernethy listed 0 for the submitted audit. In keeping with the Municipal Election Act all costs should be listed at fair market value. -The nomination fee that has been refunded to the candidate is wrongly listed at $100 when the filing fee for mayor was $200. -The election night party that is not subject to limitation is listed at $100. As Mr Abernethy rented the Bowmanvllle Legion it was easily determined that this is listed well below the actual cost for the hall. Although these expenses are not subject to the spending limitation, they raise issues with the veracity of the entire audit. -The office expenses are listed as $9046.52 for 4 campaign offices, when I compared this to the former Mayor's offICe expense for 1 office of $10886.74 in this election and $17486.30 in the 2003 election for 1 office, I don't believe Mr Abernethy was using fair market value of at least $10 per square foot plus office furniture, fax, telephone etc. This can be seen as the Newcastle office expense as listed as a $300 donation by Mark Hendrix and the Orono office a $300 donation by Wallace Auto Supply. That would translate for just 2 months into each being a 15 square foot office or 5 x 3 ft, not even the size of a closet. This needs to be cleared up. As well, if fair market value is used, do the donations of Mark Hendrix and Wallace Auto Supply stay within the legal limit for donations? -There was a huge tent rental for the Orono Fair,exhibit space rental, DVD's and an appearance advertised by the Mayor of Comer Gas, I would like to know what the appearance fee was or what the fair market value was plus the listing of all expenses related to the Orono Fair and BowmanviHe Kinsmen Home Show. Have these costs and the cost of hats, shirts etc. been included in "advertising"? Piease examine the cost of print advertising in all local papers. -Possibly the most glaring spending was on the thousands of election signs. Having asked other candidates about sign numbers and costs, it is difftCutt to believe Mr. Abernethy's figures for his. Were the costs for incidentals such as screws and washers inciuded? -The cost of brochures is also questionable. Have mailing/distribution costs been included as well as the cost of design, photography and production? -A billboard type sign is still located at the Courtice Comers plaza and is still incurring a fair market vaiue expense, how Is this accounted for? I have given you some examples of the questions that surround this financial return and I have not even scratched the surface of other expenses. It is my belief that enough doubt exists about the integrity of the numbers in this return, that the public deserve these answers. ~ely, .. K()Y'0 W~ Ron Webb 13 LL -m .:..:,:,....,~'"..," - .,-"-,.........----'; - ~._-_..., ,._~,...--".~....-- ; ; ..---....i--.. .....---i . I ,.,..~,~.__.~-;.. . .>,...,.,-,~ . _~c<.,..,~~x_....,.,~ , I '---"~.,.\ -'~--"~'''-''''--~'i COi.. CJlJlpn REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 30, 2007 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, April 23, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) PSD-046-07 Progress Report: Science and Technology Park Study (b) EGD-035-07 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for March, 2007 (c) ESD-007-07 Monthly Response Report - 2007 (d) CSD-006-07 Community Services Department Job Opportunity Fair (e) CLD-014-07 Sensitivity Training 2. REZONING TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWELVE (12) TOWNHOUSE UNITS APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED THAT Report PSD-042-07 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-042-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Report #1 2 April 30, 2007 3. REZONING AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 187 DETACHED DWELLINGS APPLICANT: INTRACORP DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED THAT Report PSD-043-07 be received; , ~HAT the application to amend Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-87087 and amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted by Intracorp Developments Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-043-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 4. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2007 THAT Report PSD-044-07 be received; THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 5, 2007 for applications A2007 -0004, A2007 -0007, A2007 -0008 and A2007-0009 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 5, 2007 for application A2007-0006. However, should an appeal be lodged by another party, that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend its original recommendation. 5. BOWMANVILLE WEST TOWN CENTRE STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN THAT Report PSD-045-07 be received; THAT the Bowmanville West Town Centre Streetscape Implementation Plan be adopted as a guide for future streetscape improvements; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-045-07 and the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 3 April 30, 2007 6. ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE DEVLOPMENT OF A HAMLET RESIDENTIAL LOT PROPONENT: THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT Report PSD-047-07 be received; THAT Zoning By-law 84-63 and Zoning By-law 2005-109 be amended by adopting ~he By-laws contained in Attachments 3 and 4 to Report PSD-047-07; and , THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-047-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 7. ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT - JANUARY TO MARCH, 2007 THAT Report CLD-O 15-07 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-015-07 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. 8. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY POLICY THAT Report CLD-016-07 be received; and THAT the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy be approved. 9. TENDER CL2007-4 SUPPLY AND HAULING GRANULAR MATERIAL THAT Report COD-017-07 be received; THAT C.D.R. Young's Aggregates Inc., Pontypool, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $251 ,011.00 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2007-4, be awarded the contract for the Supply and Hauling of Granular Material; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the 2007 Operations Road Maintenance and Construction budget. Report #1 4 April 30, 2007 10. CL2007-3, HIGH FLOAT RESURFACING THAT Report COD-018-07 be received; THAT Miller Paving Limited, Gormley, Ontario with a total revised bid in the amount of $553,055.54 (excluding G.S.T.) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2007-3, be awarded the contract to supply High Float Resurfacing, to various roads as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds required be provided from the Operations Department 2007 Budget - Various Surface Treatment Accounts for $506,917.54 and the Engineering Department for 2007 Budget - Brownsville Road, Orono, Account#110-32-330-83267-7401, for $46,138.00. 11. BUILDING PERMIT FEES ANNUAL REPORT THAT Report FND-009-07 be received; and THAT existing building division fees be confirmed with no change required. 12. RATIFY ACTIONS THAT the actions taken in the "closed" meeting be ratified. SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS April 30, 2007 BY -LAWS 2007-093 Being a by-law to Amend By-law 2007-029, a By-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee (Approved by Council on April 16, 2007) 2007 -094 Being a by-law to Amend By-law 2007-029, a By-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee (Approved by Council on April 30, 2007 - Correspondence Item D-1) 2007-095 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (The Municipality of Clarington) (Item 6 of Report #1) 2007-096 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2005-109, the Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington's Oak Ridges Moraine (The Municipality of Clarington) (Item 6 of Report #1) 2007-097 Being a by-law to set out the prevailing comprehensive compensation including benefits and policies applicable to the Mayor and Members of Council, and to repeal by-laws 2005-155, 2004-264,2004-263,2004-033,2004-032,2003-179,2002-017, 2001-124 and 94-54 (Approved by Council on March 19,2007) 2007-098 Being a By-law to authorize a lease extension agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Clarington Kids inc. in respect of a lease for the premises situated at the Courtice Community Centre, 2950 Courtice Road North, Courtice, ON (Item 12 of Report #1) Handouts Council -- -- -' ity Strategic Pial Pre:a11aticn ToOarirglrn Chrcil, ApriI302f1J1 Community Strategic Plan What is it? DA vehicle to develop a vision with the broader community DAn opportunity for the Region to develop strategies to support this vision Developing The Plan D Phase one - developing a community profile D Phase two - gathering information and generating a draft vision and broad objectives D Phase three - reviewing the draft with the commun~y Community Strategic Plan Phase one D Interviews with Regional Councillors D Interviews with Department Heads DCommunity Profile generated Community Strategic Plan Draft Strategic Objectives o To strengthen and integrate the transportation system so that people can move easily around the Region and access other parts of the Greater Toronto Area o To protect and enhance the environment so that there is good water quality, clean air, and enhanced and valued green spaces, environmental features and waterfronts Community Strategic Plan Draft Strategic Objectives cant. o To ensure balanced growth and livable communities which have healthy downtowns, appropriate services and a sustained urban.rural mix o To support safe, healthy and caring communities in which people enjoy an exceptional quality of life, feel safe, and are supported by accessible community facilities and services Community Strategic Plan Draft Strategic Objectives cant. o To build the Region's economy so that people can work in their own communities and Durham is recognized as a leader in manufacturing, research, energy and agriculture o To increase partnerships and government effectiveness so that citizens receive effective services and communities sustain their unique identities while working cooperatively together " 3 . Budgetting with CSP as Driver Things to Consider: i:l Improvements >Mlhout increased costs - Change service deljvery methods - Refocus - Aher overall process or i~emenl new methods in eXIsting salting ::J Realign current resources to achieve goals - Evaluate current programs - Adjustsizeofprog-ams - Consolidahon :J Validateconnectionbe!weenuS&ofcurrenlresources3ndonstilutional goals Oevelopandulilizedalarosupportdecis<ons - Developstandardsandindicatorsofsuccess Next Steps o Existing Plan - Any plan only a work in progress - Needs constant checks and revision . With politicians . With stakeholders . With staff - Finite life cycle ., Things to Consider o Council support, leadership, and political champion o Political vision and input Q Community consultation and direction Q Focus Group input e_g., - Industry - Business - Hospitals - Educalim seelor ell: o Draft CSP and acquire feedback and support o IMPLEMENT .. 5