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DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 25,2010
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held January 11, 2010
PRESENTATIONS
a) Mayor Abernethy - State of Clarington Address
b) Deputy Chief Sherry Whiteway, Inspector Dave Kimmerly, Inspector Chris Ostler,
D/Sergeant Stan Pinkney, S/Sergeant Karen Moloney, Durham Regional Police
Service - Patrol Staffing Analysis Project
c) Reverend David Chisling - Recognition of Work with the "Been There" Youth
Program
d) Donald Rickard, Winner of the Grain Farmers of Ontario 2009 Soybean Yield
Challenge for Zone 2
e) Joan Kimball, The Village Card & Gift Shoppe - Good Will Ambassador to
Clarington
DELEGATIONS (List as of Time of Publication)
a) Sheila Hall, Clarington Board of Trade - Canadian Nuclear Association
Conference and Trade Show (Staff Report #1)
b) John Mutton - Direct Election of the Regional Chair (Item 2 of Business Arising
from Notice of Motion)
c) Kerry Meydam on behalf of Jim Richards - Direct Election of the Regional Chair
(Correspondence Item D - 2 and Item 2 of Business Arising from Notice of
Motion)
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO LiC 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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d) Bruce Wood - Direct Election of the Regional Chair (Correspondence Item D - 4
and Item 2 of Business Arising from Notice of Motion)
e) Gordon McCallum, The Memorial of Heroes - Landscape Memorial Adjacent to
the "Highway of Heroes" (Correspondence Item D - 13)
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1-1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated December 10,
2009
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated November 11,
2009
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated November 17, 2009
I - 4 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Hall Board dated December 14, 2009
I - 5 Linda Gasser and Louis Bertrand - Durham/York Residual Waste (Incinerator)
EA
I - 6 Doug Reycraft, Chair, Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario
(MEPCO) - Financial Support from Municipal Employers
1-7 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade & Office of Economic
Development - Support of New Nuclear Build at Darlington
I - 8 Gerry Waterhouse, Site Manager, Nuclear Logistics Inc. Canada - Support of
New Nuclear Build at Darlington
I - 9 Peter Hume, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) - 2009
Successes and Membership Support
I - 10 Linda Gasser - Amended Incinerator EA - Process and Costs
I - 11 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Economic Development Officer, Clarington
Board of Trade - Update on Activities Regarding the New Nuclear Build Project
at Darlington
I - 12 Stuart Harrison, General Manager, Policy Committee, Greater Peterborough
Chamber of Commerce - Refurbishing of Rail Line Between Havelock!
Peterborough and Toronto
I - 13 Darlene Brown, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington - "Bowl
for Kid's Sake" Fundraising Event
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I - 14 Leith Moore, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)
Chair - Municipal Best Practices
I - 15 Jonah Kelly, Planning Department, Region of Durham - 2010 Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee Annual Awards Program
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Lyle Goodin, Rotary Club of Bowmanville - 3rd Annual Rotary Ribfest
D - 2 Jim Richards - Direct Election of the Regional Chair
D - 3 Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham Region - Request for
Proclamation of Epilepsy Awareness Month and "Wear Purple and Show You
Care" Public Awareness Campaign
D - 4 Bruce Wood, President, Oshawa Ratepayers Association - Direct Election of the
Regional Chair
D - 5 J. Arthur Wynn, President, Newcastle/Bond Head Ratepayers' Association-
Redevelopment of Properties on King Avenue
D - 6 Debbie Hunter, Office Administrator, MS Society, Durham Regional Chapter,
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - 2010 Multiple Sclerosis Carnation
Campaign
D - 7 G. P. Carroll, P.Eng., President, Municipal Engineers Association - MEA Book
Presentation - "Sharing With Pride"
D - 8 Robert Stevens - Recognition of Bowmanville Along Highway 401
D - 9 James Slyfield - Proposed Realignment of Middle Road
D - 10 Dr. Debra Jefferson - Request to Engage Peer Reviewers - Final and
Amended Waste (Incinerator) EA Documents
D - 11 Kerry Meydam - Durham/York Energy-From-Waste
D - 12 Stephanie Cappuccitti - Request for Extension to Building Permit
D - 13 Gordon McCallum, The Memorial of Heroes - Draft proposal for Landscaped
Memorial Adjacent to the "Highway of Heroes"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 18, 2010
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STAFF REPORT(S)
1. Report CAO-003-10 - Canadian Nuclear Association Conference and Trade
Show
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
1. Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Whereas good management and prudence dictate that any organization review and
retain or change, as appropriate, its business practices;
and whereas the Municipality of Clarington must deal with legal issues of growing
complexity and volume and the costs associated with these issues.
Therefore be it resolved that a report be prepared within eight weeks by our CAO
Frank Wu and the Municipal Solicitor Dennis Hefferon to consider the current
policies and practices of the legal services provided to the Municipality of
Clarington with a view to retaining those policies and practices that serve the
Municipality well and suggestions for improvements and potential cost savings
where prudent and appropriate.
2. Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
WHEREAS the lower tier Municipalities of Oshawa, Ajax and Pickering in the last
municipal election placed a referendum question on the ballot to poll the question of
direct election of the Durham Regional Chairman;
WHEREAS the public supported direct election in those municipalities at 88 percent
of electorate support;
WHEREAS changing the process of electing the Regional Chairman needs a vote of
the new Regional Council after the municipal election in order to request the Province
to change the Municipal Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington place a
referendum question on the ballot to poll the question of direct election of the Durham
Regional Chair, and;
THAT this resolution be copied to all Municipalities in Durham and;
THAT Whitby, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge be encouraged to place a similar
question on the ballot for the 2010 election.
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3. Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Resolution #C-622-09, as amended, as it relates to the method of counting
ballots during the 2010 Municipal Election be reconsidered, to allow for the following
motion to be introduced:
'THAT vote tabulating equipment be utilized for the 2010 Municipal Election'."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Item 12 of Report #1 (Staff Report CLD-001-1 0 - Sale of Fireworks - Perfect Party
Place) (Tabled by Council on January 11, 2010)
2. Resolution #C-013-1 0 (Tabled by Council on January 11, 2010)
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Resolution GPA-351-09 which approves Pay Equity for the Non-Affiliated staff
be amended to rescind the following clause:
That in order to maintain pay equity Department Heads and Emergency
Services Deputies be adjusted by the recognition pay value if awarded to the
Fire Association employees at 3%, 6% and 9% effective January 1, 2010
without retroactivity to prior years; and
THAT the remaining clauses of the resolution remain unaltered.
BY -LAWS
NOTICES OF MOTION
OTHER INFORMATION
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 11, 2010
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 11,2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Woo led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim -
Councillor W. Woo
Councillor M. Novak
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, 1. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Later in the meeting, Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Item 1 (f) of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Foster announced that he and Councillor Hooper attended Dr. G. J.
MacGillivray Public School Young Rotarian Early Act Club for children in grade-
school.
Councillor Hooper announced a Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event will be held on
January 22,2010, at LeSkratch in Oshawa to aid the victims of the New Year's Day
fire at the Bowmanville Co-op. Councillor Hooper extended appreciation to the Red
Cross who provided assistance to the residents.
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Resolution #C-001-1 0
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 14,2009 and the
minutes of a special meeting of Council held on December 16, 2009, be approved.
"CARRI ED"
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations considered under this Section of the Agenda.
DELEGATIONS
There were no Delegations considered under this Section of the Agenda.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-002-1 0
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Item I - 4.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Minutes of the Task Force for Attracting Higher Education Facilities
dated July 20, September 11, September 25 and November 5, 2009
I - 2 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
dated December 1, 2009
I - 3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated December 8, 2009
I - 5 Gary Toft, Director of Communications, Office of the Honourable Gary
Goodyear, Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Agency
for Southern Ontario) announcing the launch of Intake Two of The
Community Adjustment Fund supporting economic recovery and job
creation; advising that community organizations, small to medium-
sized businesses, municipalities, aboriginal organizations and
colleges and universities that have been affected by the global
recession can now apply for funding; and, indicating that applications
for funding in 2010-11 will be accepted from December 15, 2009 to
January 18, 2010. Applications are available at
www.southernontario.gc.ca .
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I - 6 Diane Ploss, Policy Advisor, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, forwarding information on the 2009 Ontario Tourism Event
Marketing Partnership Program, (TEMPP) a program to assist in the
marketing of a selection of tourism events and festivals across the
Province; outlining program objectives, project criteria and funding
levels; and, indicating that applications for funding must be received
four months prior to the date of the tourism event. Further information
is available at www.tourismpartners.com.
1-7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that
on December 16, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to 2011 Census Geographic Convergence
Project - Inclusion of the Durham Road Network File:
"a) THAT Regional Council request Statistics Canada to include the
Region of Durham's Road Network File in the 2011 Census
Geographic Convergence Project; and
b ) THAT a copy of Report #2009-P-79 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the Area Municipalities and Durham
MP's for their information."
1-8 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that
on December 16, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to 2010 Interim Property Tax Levy:
"a) THAT a 2010 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be imposed
on the Area Municipalities for all property tax classes;
b ) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality to be
equivalent to 50% of their respective share of the estimated
Regional Property Taxes collected in 2009;
c) THAT the 2010 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be paid by
the Area Municipalities seven days subsequent to the
installment due dates established by each Area Municipality for
the collection of their respective interim municipal property
taxes;
d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area
Municipalities of the 2010 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy
for all property tax classes; and
e) THAT the requisite by-law be approved."
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1-9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that
on December 16, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the timetable for approval of the 2010
Regional Business Plans, detailed budgets and public notification
provisions:
"a ) THAT the following dates for approval of the 2010 Business Plans
and Budgets for Property Tax Purposes by Standing Committees
and Council be confirmed:
Plannin Committee
Works Committee
Health & Social Services
Committee
Finance & Administration
Committee
Re ional Council
Februa 2,2010
Februa 3,2010
February 4, 2010
February 9, 10 & 11 (if required),
2010
Februa 17,2010
b) THAT staff be authorized to notify the public of Regional Council's
intention to adopt the 2010 Regional Business Plans and Budget
for General Property Tax Purposes, the Police Services Board and
Outside Agencies, Regional Transit and Solid Waste Management
at its regularly scheduled meeting of February 17, 2010; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2009-F-101 be forwarded to the Police
Services Board, the Conservation Authorities, other Outside
Agencies and the local Area Municipalities."
I - 10 Tara Alkhalisi, Project Coordinator, DurhamIYork Residual Waste
Study, forwarding a copy of the Addendum to the EA Study Document
(as amended November 27,2009), to be made available for public
inspection.
I - 11 The Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources,
Canada, informing Council of the Government's decision to invite
investors to submit proposals for the commercial reactor division of
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL); highlighting a number of
key objectives to guide the restructuring process of AECL including
the decision to internally re-organize AECL by separating the
commercial reactor division (CANDU Inc.) and the Research and
Technology Division (RTD) and to invite proposals from companies to
invest in CANDU Inc.; and, indicating that the Government believes
that strategic investment in CANDU Inc. will make it more competitive
at home and abroad, give it global scale, lead to new opportunities for
the Canadian Nuclear Industry and to position Canada's nuclear
industry to retain high-skilled jobs and create new job opportunities in
the future.
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I - 12 Chief Constable Mike Ewles, Durham Regional Police Service
(DRPS), announcing that in 2010, DRPS will be implementing a
number of changes that will enhance frontline service, specifically in
the area of emergency response and neighbourhood problem-solving;
indicating the revised patrol map and new work zone areas will be
based on five areas: West Division (formerly 19 Division), Central
West Division (formerly 18 Division), Central East Division (formerly
17 Division), East Division (formerly 16 Division) and North Division
(formerly 15 Division); attaching a diagram of boundaries; and,
forwarding copies of the 2008-2010 Strategic Business Plan and 2008
Annual Report.
I - 13 Tania Laverty, Manager, Communications, Region of Durham, News
Release dated December 16, 2009, announcing the adoption of the
Region's 2010 Accessibility Plan, based on information contained in
the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 which aims
to remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities, especially
through the incorporation of five standards: customer service,
information and communications, transportation, employment, and
built environment. Copies of the Plan are available from the Region's
website at www.durham.ca.
1-14 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that
on December 16, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to regulations to the Green Enerqy and Green
Economy Act, 2009 and Renewable Energy Project approvals
process:
"a) THAT Joint Report #2009-J-49 be received for information; and
b ) THAT a copy of Joint Report #2009-J-49 be forwarded to the
Durham Area Municipalities for their information."
1- 15 Rebecca Evans, President, Durham Region Home Builders
Association, writing to Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, advising
several members of the Association have received requests for
payment of Development Charges for sanitary sewerage services in
accordance with subdivision agreements and noting that draws will be
taken from existing letters of credit if payments are not received; and,
requesting a temporary hold of this process to allow representatives
to discuss an equitable means to manage these conditions which will
be essential to the regeneration of the building industry in Durham.
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I - 16 The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and the
Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
announcing the release of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
(OMPF) allocations for 2010; acknowledging that the $709 million
provided in respect of OMPF mitigation was special one-time
assistance for 2009 and that requests for 2010 would be considered
in the context of the province's worsening fiscal situation; indicating
that the government will not be providing full mitigation beyond 2009
but will provide $25 million in transitional assistance for 2010 only
and suggesting that municipalities should continue to exercise
prudent fiscal management in their future budget planning. Further
details on the 2010 OMPF will be provided to Municipal Treasurers in
the near future and is also available at www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/
ompf/2010/.
I - 17 D. Jeffrey Dea, Project Officer, Environmental Assessment and
Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment, forwarding copies of
the Notice of Completion of Ministry Review and the Ministry Review
of the 407 East Environmental Assessment for public review,
outlining the procedure for making a submission or requesting a
hearing on the application; and advising that submissions or
requests for hearing must be received by the Ministry of the
Environment by January 29,2010.
I - 4 Winter Warmth Media Release dated December 1, 2009, announcing
the United Way and local utility partners launch of the 2009-2010
Winter Warmth Program, an initiative that helps financially struggling
families and individuals to pay their energy bills during the cold winter
months; listing participating local utility companies; and, directing
inquiries to call centres at participating utilities who will advise
customers about how to apply for the program and direct them to the
appropriate agency.
Resolution #C-003-1 0
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 4, regarding the 2009-2010 Winter Warmth
Program, be received for information.
"CARRI ED"
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-004-1 0
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 9 be approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Gene S. Ponniah, expressing concern with the manner in which a
municipal by-law complaint regarding wet leaves from a
neighbouring property was interpreted under current by-laws; the
limited scope taken by the Officer in pursuing the complaint; and,
offering suggested amendments to various by-laws to aid in
enforcement, to address standards for the maintenance of all
properties and to address isolated shortcomings.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
D - 2 Meg Lush forwarding a petition to stop the closing or relocation of the
daycare operated by Helena Diogo and the sitters at 10 Rickaby in
Bowmanville due to having too many children. The correspondence
indicates there have been no previous complaints and the operators
provide a safe, loving and convenient environment to a number of
children who will be uprooted from their routines, their friends and
comfort zone by the Order.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
D - 3 Bill and Terry Thompson expressing concern with comments made
by Guiseppe Braccia at the Council meeting of December 14, 2009,
concerning Mitchells Corners; indicating that Mr. Braccia was not
speaking on behalf of all residents of Mitchells Corners as many
residents are against the construction of sidewalks and sewers and
that those who signed the petition thought it was just to have the
ditches filled in; and, questioning what steps can be taken to oppose
Mr. Braccia's request.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
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D - 4 Marc Van Herwijnen advising he is not in support of sewers and
sidewalks being constructed on Trulls Road in Mitchells Corners and
suggesting that speed bumps be installed on Trulls Road to reduce
speeding north of Pebblestone Road and south of Taunton Road to
address safety concerns.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 5 Lou Politano, P.Eng., Regional Director, Ministry of Transportation,
responding to Council's correspondence regarding the Preliminary
Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for the widening
of Highway 401 from Salem Road to Brock Street in the Towns of
Ajax and Whitby; urging the Minister to work closely with the Region
to ensure that the design for the sidewalks on the bridges meet the
proposed standard within the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA) legislation being a minimum width of 1.8
meters; advising that the Ministry's practice for sidewalks on bridges
requires that the width of the sidewalk crossing a bridge matches the
width of the sidewalk on the approach road; and, indicating that the
Ministry will consult with Regional and Municipal staff to ensure that
the proposed works meet design standards and can be compatible
with municipal plans, and that exact widths and financial
responsibility will be further addressed with staff during the
assignment.
(Correspondence referred to the
Ac~essibility Advisory Committee)
D - 6 Grant Algar requesting an extension to Building Permit No. 08.0509
for 4327 Fices Road until April 30, 2010, due to problems resulting
from a wet summer, early winter with cold temperatures, lack of
available trades and delayed siding.
(THAT Grant Algar be granted an
extension for the use of temporary
living quarters at 4327 Fices Road
until April 30, 2010 subject to the
signing of a further letter of
undertaking)
D - 7 Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board,
requesting $2,000 from the Sturch Estate in the Bowmanville
Museum Reserve Funds to purchase storage bins for the doll and
toy collection at Clarington Museums and Archives.
(Request approved for $2,000 from
the Sturch Estate in the Bowmanville
Museum Reserve Funds)
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Allen Eidsness expressing concern with vehicles parked on Dale
Park Drive during the daytime and overnight creating a safety issue,
particularly during the winter when snowbanks reduce the travelled
portion of the roadway making it difficult, and occasionally,
impossible to drive down the street; suggesting that "No Parking"
signs be installed on Dale Park Drive; also expressing concern with
cars parked on Varcoe Road creating an unsafe situation for drivers
exiting from Dale Park Drive onto Varcoe Road to see southbound
traffic on Varcoe Road due to vehicles parked on the east side of
Varcoe Road, and suggesting that the "No Parking" sign be moved
northward to create a safer intersection.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
Linda Duffie, Immediate Past President, Lions Club of Bowmanville,
requesting the week commencing May 15, 2010, be declared "Lions
Club of Bowmanville" Week, in Clarington in recognition of the Club's
75th Anniversary of community service to the municipality.
(Proclaimed)
The Township of Mapleton advising Council that on December 8,
2009, the Township of Mapleton adopted the following resolution
pertaining to wind energy projects in the Village of Arthur:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Mapleton has received a
petition of 250+ citizens with concerns about health issues and
ground water protection;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Mapleton hereby
request that the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of
Environment issue a moratorium on wind energy projects until a
health study has been completed by an independent third party;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the County of
Wellington and other municipalities within the County of Wellington
for their support and endorsement, as well as the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario."
Ric McGee, Mayor, City of Kawartha Lakes, advising Council that on
October 27,2009, the City of Kawartha Lakes adopted the following
resolution pertaining to wind turbines:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has recently passed the Green
Enerqy Act: and
WHEREAS the Township of Manvers in the City of Kawartha Lakes
has been identified for wind farm development; and
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WHEREAS currently a number of wind turbine development
companies have publicly signaled a desired presence; and
WHEREAS wind-generated power is an established source of
renewable energy being created globally; and
WHEREAS there are legitimate concerns and studies relating to
alternative energy sources put forward from various sources that
have expressed concerns regarding health, safety and economic
impacts for those living close to developed sites; and
WHEREAS discrepancy exists on the health effects potentially
created by the presence of industrial wind turbines; and
WHEREAS this discrepancy on the potential health effects is proving
to be destructive and divisive to the social and cultural fabric of rural
communities; and
WHEREAS other Ontario municipalities, have passed resolutions
expressing concern with respect to the health effects associated with
wind turbines; and
WHEREAS with the passage of the Green Enerqy Act, the
Municipality is excluded from the input and decision making process
relating to the location, setbacks, etc. and this impacts on the
municipality's ability to address the public concern and control good
planning principles throughout the municipality; and
WHEREAS the right of an individual to appeal the location and
placement of alternative energy sources such as wind turbines and
solar panels has been removed with the passage of the Green
Enerqy Act; and
WHEREAS the proposed study areas of windmill projects may
include or abut schools; residential areas; conservation areas and
the Oak Ridges Moraine; and
WHEREAS populated and publicly owned and occupied lands are
being identified for industrial wind turbine development; and
WHEREAS the guidelines for the Green Enerqy Act do not specify
whether the infrastructure costs related to the windmill projects will
be covered by the province, the municipality or the wind companies;
and
WHEREAS in many other jurisdictions the required setbacks range
between 1.5 km and 2 km;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of
Kawartha Lakes requests in advance of the issuance of any permits
and the commencement or continuance of any projects that the
appropriate Provincial Health Officials conduct a study of the adverse
health effects now being experienced where windmill projects are
fully operational to determine the possible adverse health effects; a
full environmental study be done to determine the possible impact on
the conservation areas and the Oak Ridges Moraine and that an
independent economic impact study be done to determine all related
potential costs that will be incurred by the Municipality and the effect
on property values in the affected areas;
THAT this resolution be forwarded with a request for action and
support to: The Ontario Ministries of Health, Environment and
Energy, Chief Medical Officer of Canada, Chief Medical Officer of
Ontario, Medical Officers of Health at Public Health Units,
Environment Canada, Environmental Commissioner, Health Canada,
all MPPs and MPs, The Premier's Office, The Prime Minister's
Office, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); and
THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities and native
territories in Ontario requesting their support."
Resolution #C-005-1 0
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolutions from the Township of Mapleton and the City of Kawartha
Lakes, with respect to wind energy projects, be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
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Mayor Rick Bonnette, Town of Halton Hills, advising Council that on
June 29,2009, the Town of Halton Hills adopted the following
resolution pertaining to disposition of surplus real property:
"WHEREAS Ontario's Planning Legislation including the Provincial
Policy Statement, the Places to Grow Act etc. recognizes that in
order to accommodate future population growth, support economic
prosperity and achieve a high quality of life for all Ontarians, planning
must occur in a rational and strategic way;
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AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recognizes within its
Planning Legislation including the Provincial Policy Statement and
the Places to Grow Act etc. that an integrated and coordinated
approach to making decisions about growth across all levels of
government will contribute to maximizing the value of public
investments;
AND WHEREAS a key purpose of Ontario's Planning Legislation
including the Provincial Policy Statement and the Places to Grow Act
etc., is to enable decisions about growth to be made in ways that
sustain a robust economy, build strong communities and promote a
healthy environment and a culture of conservation;
AND WHEREAS Ontario's Planning Legislation including the
Provincial Policy Statement and the Places to Grow Act etc.
encourages municipalities, conservation authorities, non government
organizations and other interested parties to develop a system of
publicly accessible parkland, open space, trails, and recreation areas
within the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
AND WHEREAS Planning Legislation including the Provincial Policy
Statement and the Places to Grow Act etc. encourages
municipalities to establish an urban open space system within built-
up areas, which may include rooftop gardens, communal courtyards,
public parks and recreational areas;
AND WHEREAS the sale of existing public green space or active or
passive parkland associated with school sites declared surplus, in
whole or in part, by local school boards solely for redevelopment
fundamentally undermines the intent, purpose and spirit of Ontario's
Planning Legislation including the Provincial Policy Statement and
the Places to Grow Act etc. as identified above;
AND WHEREAS a large majority of existing public green space or
active or passive parkland associated with school sites and owned
by local school boards have been in use by the public for decades
and have become significant elements of that community's system of
publicly accessible parkland, open space, trails and recreation areas
and have been the subject of formal joint use/reciprocal use
agreements between school boards and municipalities;
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AND WHEREAS local school boards indicate they are constrained in
their consideration of innovative, community oriented, or future
focused opportunities for the disposal of surplus property necessary
to meet the purpose, intent and spirit of the Provincial Planning
Legislation including the Provincial Policy Statement and the Places
to Grow Act etc. because of Ontario Regulation 444/98 (Disposition
of Surplus Real Property) and in particular the Provincial
Government's requirement that an "offer must be for sale, lease or
otherwise dispose of the property at fair market value;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of
Ontario immediately amend Ontario Regulation 444/98 (Disposition
of Surplus Real Property) to require meaningful consideration of
innovative, community oriented and/or future focused opportunities
for the disposal of surplus properties intended to meet the purpose
intent and spirit of Provincial Planning Legislation including the
Provincial Policy Statement and the Places to Grow Act etc. by
supporting a municipality's system of publicly accessible parkland,
open space, trails, and recreational areas;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of
Ontario and the Ministry of Education direct local school boards to
explore innovative, community oriented and/or future focused
opportunities for the disposal of surplus properties within local
municipalities on a 'first right of refusal basis' in order to meet the
purpose, intent and spirit of Provincial Planning Legislation including
the Provincial Policy Statement and the Places to Grow Act etc. by
supporting a municipality's system of publicly accessible parkland,
open space, trails and recreational areas;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of
Ontario and the Ministry of Education introduce sufficient flexibility in
the Ontario Regulation 444/98 (Disposition of Surplus Real Property)
requirement for local school boards to sell, lease or otherwise
dispose of property at fair market value by permitting the sale, lease
or otherwise disposal at significantly less than fair market value
based on highest or best development use to enable those projects
to meet the purpose, intent and spirit of Provincial Planning
Legislation including the Provincial Policy Statement and the Places
to Grow Act etc. by supporting a municipality's system of publicly
accessible parkland, open space, trails and recreational areas;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution
be forwarded to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of
Ontario, the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education, all
local municipalities in Halton, AMO, and local MPP Ted Arnott for
consideration, endorsement and implementation.
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Resolution #C-006-1 0
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the Town of Halton Hills, with respect to the
disposition of surplus real property, be endorsed.
D - 13
"CARRIED"
Mayor David Guergis, Township of Essa, forwarding a resolution
adopted by the Township of Essa calling for an independent third-
party review of the NVCA, their local Conservation Authority, in
response to escalating costs and the steady stream of new
restrictions, new permit fees and studies required to develop in their
municipality; advising his goal is to see the planning part of the
Conservation Authority be amalgamated into the upper tier to
eliminate multi levels of costly bureaucracy leaving conservation staff
to focus on repairing watersheds, building public and private
partnerships to plant trees, stabilize river banks, improve spawning
beds, etc.; acknowledging that his motion is specific to NVCA and
indicating that he has been requested to circulate the motion by his
area colleagues; and, suggesting that if other jurisdictions have
strained relationships with their Conservation Authorities, now is the
time to deal with it.
Resolution #C-007-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Township of Essa, with respect to conservation
authorities, be received for information.
D - 14
"CARRI ED"
P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that on December 16, 2009, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Memorandum from Dr. Robert Kyle,
Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health, dated December 3, 2009
Re: Lambton County Council Resolution:
"a) THAT the following recommendations of the Lambton County
Council dated October 7, 2009, with respect to restructuring of
health care in rural and northern communities, be endorsed:
'THAT the County of Lambton support the resolution concerning
a moratorium on major health care restructuring as follows:
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WHEREAS the Health and Long-Term Care Minister
recently appointed a Small and Rural and Northern Health
Care Panel to review and better coordinate access to
health care services in Rural and Northern Ontario;
WHEREAS to call for a moratorium on the restructuring of
health care services in rural and small communities to be
imposed upon each Local Health Integration Network in
the Province of Ontario until such time as a province-wide
review process has been conducted. The Ontario College
of Family Physicians, Canadian Association of Emergency
Physicians, Rural Section of the Ontario Medical
Association and the Society of Rural Physicians have
endorsed this call;
WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient for
small, rural and northern Municipalities to call upon the
government to impose a moratorium on any further
reductions to health care services in rural and northern
communities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Lambton
County Council that it hereby petitions the Honourable
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario and the Honourable
David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to
impose a moratorium upon each Local Health Integration
Network to prevent any further reductions and/or
restructuring in health care services in rural and northern
communities in the Province of Ontario until such time as a
Province-wide review process has been conducted,
resulting in the following action:
1. The urgent establishment of knowledgeable
representation, similar to those involved in the Rural
and Northern Health Care Framework, to provide
recommendations to the LHINs regarding the role and
future of emergency departments and small hospitals;
2. The adoption of the standards that have been
developed identifying the services that are required to
provide emergency care;
3. The identification of how many emergency departments
are needed in each community and in each LHIN;
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4. The adoption of standards regarding the level of
services that should be available in local ru ral
hospitals to support the health care needs of the local
population;
5. The adoption of standards regarding the level of
services that should be available to local communities
to provide the non-hospital based services that are
required to meet the health care needs of the local
population;
6. The implementation of a system to ensure accessibility
to regional services (London) that are deemed
necessary to support local delivery systems;
7. The implementation of standards regarding EMS
availability in the event of a closure of an emergency
department;
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to all small, rural
and northern Municipalities in the Province of Ontario for
support; and further,
THAT the Ontario Ombudsman and Auditor General are
so notified of this action as well as all other appropriate
persons and local Members of Parliament.'; and
b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long-Term
Care, Durham's MPPs and municipalities, and Lambton County
Council be so advised."
Resolution #C-008-1 0
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham, with respect to the
Memorandum from Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health,
dated December 3,2009 Re: Lambton County Council Resolution, be received
for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 15
Carolyn Downs, City Clerk, City of Kingston, advising Council that on
December 15, 2009, the City of Kingston adopted the following
resolution pertaining to exemption of electricity sales from Provincial
portion of harmonized sales tax:
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"WHEREAS Ontario's 2009 budget has proposed to harmonize sales
taxes, the implementation of which will apply to electricity rates
starting July 1, 2010, having the effect of increasing electricity rates
by 8% across the Province; and
WHEREAS this increase in taxation on electricity bills will provide
undue hardship to the residents and businesses of Ontario,
particularly middle and low income families who are being hard
pressed during the current economic recession due to reduced
incomes and job losses and small businesses that are struggling to
stay financially viable;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be
requested to exempt electricity sales from the provincial portion of
the single harmonized sales tax;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario
municipalities with a population over 50,000 for their support;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier,
Deputy Premier/Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Minister of
Finance, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the AMO."
Resolution #C-009-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the City of Kingston, with respect to exemption of
electricity sales from Provincial portion of harmonized sales tax, be endorsed.
"CARRI ED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report January 4, 2010.
Resolution #C-O 10-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 4,2010
be approved, with the exception of Items #1 (f) and #12.
"CARRI ED"
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Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 1 (f) of
Report #1 - Delegation of Mr. Richard Ward Regarding Ongoing Property Issues.
Mr. Ward's delegation also included reference to the compliance audit of John .
Mutton; therefore, Mayor Abernethy stated the pecuniary interest as one of the
individuals who brought the complaint forward against the individual at the centre
of the Compliance Audit was a member of his 2006 Election Campaign, and he
competed for the position he now holds with the individual who is at the centre of
the Compliance Audit. Mayor Abernethy vacated the Chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on this matter.
Deputy Mayor Trim chaired the remainder of the meeting.
Item 1 (f)
Resolution #C-011-1 0
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Richard Ward, regarding ongoing property issues, be
received for information.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE":
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Mavor Abernethy ~
Councillor Foster ~
Councillor Hooper ~
Councillor Novak ~
Councillor Robinson ~
Councillor Woo ~
Councillor Trim ~
Item 12
Resolution #C-012-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Item 12 of Report #1 (Staff Report CLD-001-10) be tabled until the next
regular Council meeting.
"CARRIED"
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STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C-013-1 0
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Resolution GPA-351-09 which approves Pay Equity for the Non-Affiliated staff
be amended to rescind the following clause:
That in order to maintain pay equity Department Heads and Emergency
Services Deputies be adjusted by the recognition pay value if awarded to the
Fire Association employees at 3%,6% and 9% effective January 1,2010
without retroactivity to prior years; and
THAT the remaining clauses of the resolution remain unaltered.
"TABLED LATER IN THE MEETING"
Resolution #C-014-1 0
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of considering personal matters about identifiable
individuals, including municipal or local board employees.
"CARRI ED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:04 p.m.
The Deputy Mayor advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in
accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were
passed.
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Resolution #C-015-1 0
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-013-1 0 be tabled until the next regular Council
meeting.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE":
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Mavor Abernethv ..J
Councillor Foster ..J
Councillor Hooper ..J
Councillor Novak ..J
Councillor Robinson ..J
Councillor Woo ..J
Councillor Trim ..J
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-O 16-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Addendum 2 to Report PSD-067-09 be received;
THAT Report PSD-067-09 be tabled until the April 12, 2010 meeting of Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-067 -09 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
BY -LAWS
Resolution #C-017-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2010-001 to 2010-005 inclusive;
2010-001
Being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to meet,
until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the
Municipality for the year 2010
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2010-002 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle [Bowmanville Investments Inc. (Smart Centres)]
2010-003 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owner(s) of Plan of Subdivision S-C-2001-002, any Mortgagee
who has an interest in the said Lands and the Municipality of
Clarington in respect of S-C-2001-002
2010-004 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of the New
Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc.
2010-005 Being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, as amended, to require
the payment of fees to file an appeal to a Property Standards
Order
THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
a) Councillor Foster and Councillor Robinson gave notice that they will be
introducing the following motion aUhe next Council meeting:
"Whereas good management and prudence dictate that any organization
review and retain or change, as appropriate, its business practices;
and whereas the Municipality of Clarington must deal with legal issues of
growing complexity and volume and the costs associated with these issues.
Therefore be it resolved that a report be prepared within eight weeks by our
CAO Frank Wu and the Municipal Solicitor Dennis Hefferon to consider
the current policies and practices of the legal services provided to the
Municipality of Clarington with a view to retaining those policies and practices
that serve the Municipality well and suggestions for improvements and potential
cost savings where prudent and appropriate."
b) Councillor Robinson and Councillor Foster gave notice that they will be
introducing the following motion at the next Council meeting:
"WHEREAS the lower tier Municipalities of Oshawa, Ajax and Pickering in the
last municipal election placed a referendum question on the ballot to poll the
question of direct election of the Durham Regional Chairman;
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WHEREAS the public supported direct election in those municipalities at 88
percent of electorate support;
. WHEREAS changing the process of electing the Regional Chairman needs a
vote of the new Regional Council after the municipal election in order to request
the Province to change the Municipal Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington
place a referendum question on the ballot to poll the question of direct election
of the Durham Regional Chair, and;
THAT this resolution be copied to all Municipalities in Durham and;
THAT Whitby, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge be encouraged to place a similar
question on the ballot for the 2010 election."
c) Councillor Woo and Councillor Foster gave notice that they will be introducing
the following motion at the next Council meeting:
"THAT Resolution #C-622-09, as amended, as it relates to the method of
counting ballots during the 2010 Municipal Election be reconsidered, to allow
for the following motion to be introduced:
'THAT vote tabulating equipment be utilized for the 2010 Municipal
Election'."
OTHER INFORMATION
Councillor Robinson questioned whether the Host Community Agreement for the
Energy-From-Waste Facility has been executed by the Region. The Chief
Administrative Officer advised that he forwarded the agreement to the Region in the
late summer/early fall with minor changes. He stated the Region has not acted upon
the Agreement to date as they are concentrating their efforts in working out a contract
with the vendor; but indicated that despite the agreement not being formally executed,
both Clarington and Regional Councils have approved the agreement and staff is
moving forward as if the agreement had been executed.
Councillor Foster extended congratulations to staff of the Mayor's Office for organizing
the Mayor's Levee. He suggested that in future, a coordinated open house be
investigated with the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Representatives and School
Board Trustees to allow the public to meet all representatives at one event.
Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law.
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-O 18-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2010-006, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 11 th day of January 2010; and
THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-019-1 0
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:14 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS
January 25, 2010
a) Sheila Hall, Clarington Board of Trade - Canadian Nuclear
Association Conference and Trade Show (Staff Report #1)
b) John Mutton - Direct Election of the Regional Chair (Item 2 of
Business Arising from Notice of Motion)
c) Kerry Meydam on behalf of Jim Richards - Direct Election of the
Regional Chair (Correspondence Item D - 2 and Item 2 of Business
Arising from Notice of Motion)
d) Bruce Wood - Direct Election of the Regional Chair (Correspondence
Item D - 4 and Item 2 of Business Arising from Notice of Motion)
e) Gordon McCallum, The Memorial of Heroes - Landscape Memorial
Adjacent to the "Highway of Heroes" (Correspondence Item D - 13)
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
January 25, 2010
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
December 10, 2009. (Copy attached)
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
November 11,2009. (Copy attached)
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated November 17,
2009. (Copy attached)
I - 4 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Hall Board dated
December 14, 2009. (Copy attached)
I - 5 Linda Gasser and Louis Bertrand, writing to the Durham Works
Committee expressing concern that neither Councillors, the public
and/or EA reviewers appear to be receiving accurate information
about the study progress and costs; that due to the piecemeal
revisions and erratic release of documents, it is very difficult for
reviewers to get a comprehensive view of the project as a whole and
its potential impacts; that the additional billable hours required to
finalize the EA study, the additional work preparing responses to
initial review period comments, amended documents and amended
appendices and addendum will result in significant unanticipated
consulting fees and costs to Durham taxpayers; and, requesting the
Regional Works Committee to direct staff and the project team to
prepare a detailed report listing all amended and revised documents,
explaining the rationale for all changes, showing the additional project
expenditures beyond those set out in the Commissioner of Works'
memo dated November 20th, to provide a realistic forecast of
estimated expenses to obtain EA approval and Certificates of
Approval, should the EA be approved" and to clearly describe the
impact of the latest study changes past the project extension granted
by the Ministry of the Environment on project timelines.
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January 25, 2010
1-6 Doug Reycraft, Chair, Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario
(MEPCO), indicating in 2006, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO) was appointed as the sponsor representative for
municipal government employers for the OMERS Pension Plan
creating MEPCO; advising that MEPCO has and will continue to
develop well-informed and well-researched proposals for Plan
changes; indicating that MEPCO, along with other Plan sponsors, are
asking the government for relief from the solvency requirement for
this public sector pension plan, a practical step that would
immediately improve the overall health of the Plan; advising that
MEPCO will remain focused on what long-term funding strategy for
the Plan could look like, will be mindful of the significant role that
investments play in concert with benefit and contribution decisions;
and, hoping that MEPCO can count on financial support from all
municipal employers to allow them to continue to represent municipal
government employers interests.
I - 7 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade & Office of
Economic Development, endorsing support once again for the New
Nuclear Build at Darlington; advising that with the CANDU reactor
division of AECL being put up for sale, time will be of the essence and
it will be critical for Ontario to encourage continued movement in this
process to allow the project to move forward with the work done to
date; highlighting the predicted economic boost for Clarington,
Durham Region, and the Province and the need to keep the
momentum going for these investments to flourish, help Ontario's
economy blossom in these hard times and to provide high quality
jobs; trusting that required decisions and discussions to keep this
project moving forward are well underway; and, offering to help
facilitate discussions to advance this critical project.
I - 8 Gerry Waterhouse, Site Manager, Nuclear Logistics Inc. Canada,
writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario,
indicating that as a business situated within the chosen host
community for the New Nuclear Build in Darlington, Nuclear Logistics
Inc. Canada is continuing to prepare for the economic stimulus this
project will inject into Ontario, Durham Region and the Municipality of
Clarington; indicating Ontario's opportunities for job creation, export
opportunities and business expansion through this project are
tremendous and will prove to be a motivator for all industries;
applauding the government for the direction it is following to ensure
that the Province's energy demands are met in the long term; and,
trusting that required decisions and discussions to keep this project
moving forward are well underway and that they will hear in the near
future that the project will soon be moving forward.
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January 25, 2010
I - 9 Peter Hume, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO), highlighting AMO's 2009 successes in advancing public policy
that serves communities and property taxpayers, and in developing
programs through their corporation, Local Authority Services, which
help to stretch tax dollars; advising the Board will continue its policy
and advocacy work on environmental fronts and will protect the
financial gains made over the years; indicating the Board has
approved a modest increase of 1.5% in membership for 2010 and
advising that the theme for the Annual Conference is "Propelling
Economic Prosperity" and hoping municipal officials will attend to
garner new ideas and to explore innovations to community well-being;
and, hoping that the Association can count on the municipality's
membership support in 2010.
I - 10 Linda Gasser forwarding a copy of her delegation to the Durham
Works Committee of January 13, 2010, regarding the Amended
Incinerator EA process and costs, expressing concern that
correspondence regarding the incinerator is often redirected by staff
and not always made available to decision-makers in a timely
manner; that Council appears not to have a good understanding of
the Amended EA study status and prospects for approval and don't
appear overly concerned with errors or the costs to address them;
requesting two more items be considered, subsequent to her
January 7th letter, requesting that the Project Team be directed to
update the Project Website to reflect the latest extension request and
related review timelines and to explain the EA review process and
possible Ministry responses to the Amended EA so that Council may
anticipate what action Committees/Council may need to take in the
near future; and, requesting that the Works Commissioner provide
written updates any time an EA review extension is requested and to
describe the reasons and provide copies of letters to the Ministry as
well as their responses.
1-11 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Economic Development Officer,
Clarington Board of Trade, providing an update on the activities that
the Board of Trade and Office of Economic Development have
undertaken over the past year regarding the New Nuclear Build
Project at Darlington including attraction of Nuclear industry
businesses from outside Clarington and educating the existing
business community regarding opportunities for diversification;
maintaining communication with Ontario Power Generation's New
Nuclear Division, AECL, Infrastructure Ontario and the Organization
of Candu Industries (OCI); hosting the first Energy Summit which
attracted over 100 people representing a mix of OCI membership,
Clarington businesses and individuals from the development
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January 25, 2010
community, forwarding correspondence to over 20 political officials
and stakeholders on behalf of the Board of Trade expressing
appreciation for the investment opportunity for Clarington, and
encouraging their partners to send a similar letter on behalf of their
business or association; indicating an additional letter of support will
be sent to the New Minister of Energy and Infrastructure once the
appointment, expected in late January or early February, is made;
and, advising they have been awarded $15,000 by the Canadian
Environmental Assessment Agency to provide a peer review on the
socio-economic impact outlined in the Environmental Impact Study
submitted by Ontario Power Generation, which will help to raise the
profile of interest for the project at the Provincial and Federal levels of
government.
I - 12 Stuart Harrison, General Manager, Policy Committee, Greater
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, writing to the Right
Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and the
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, expressing concern
that nearly two years ago, the Federal Government committed $150
million to refurbish the rail line between Havelock/Peterborough and
Toronto which has yet to be spent; indicating that the funding is tied to
the Build Canada Fund, and requires the signature of the Province of
Ontario; acknowledging that the Province has commissioned a study
by Metrolinx which will address aspects of the passenger service,
which has yet to be released; providing an overview of the two key
components to the rail line including freight and passenger service;
and, recommending that the freight issues be separated from the
passenger issues and that the refurbishment of the line begin, before
the $150 million investment is lost.
I - 13 Darlene Brown, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of
Clarington, extending an invitation to participate in "Bowl for Kid's
Sake" to be held February 16 to 22, 2010, at Liberty Bowl, in support
of Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington programs. On-line registration
and pledging is available at http://c1arinqton.kintera.orq/bfks or
bowlers may collect pledges and bring pledge money to the bowling
alley on the day of bowling. In 2009, Big Brothers & Sisters of
Clarington reached more than 350 children with their innovative and
creative programs and are committed to serving more children in
2010.
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January 25, 2010
1- 14 Leith Moore, Building Industry and Land Development Association
(BILD) Chair, forwarding a copy of "Creating a More Efficient
Development Approval Process: Municipal Best Practices, December
2009", a document developed in an effort to improve the efficiency of
the municipal development approvals process and providing
municipalities with the opportunity to identify efficiencies that will
improve the process and deliver the municipal outcome while
generating savings to the municipal taxpayer.
I - 15 Jonah Kelly, Planning Department, Region of Durham, advising
nominations are being accepted until March 1, 2010, for the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental
Achievement Awards, a program established to recognize individual
or group efforts in six award categories that promote, preserve and
enhance Durham's natural environment. Nomination forms are
available at www.durham.ca/deac or by contacting Jonah Kelly at
905-668-7711 .
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Lyle Goodin, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, advising of the 3rd Annual
Rotary Ribfest to be held on the playing fields of the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex from June 11 to 13, 2010, and
requesting permission to have a banner placed on the hydro poles,
west of the railway during the week of May 17, 2010 and removed
during the week of June 14,2010, in support of Rotary Ribfest.
(Motion to approve installation of
banner and to advise Veridian)
D - 2 Jim Richards requesting Council support direct election of the
Regional Chair and to place a question on the ballot in 2010 to let
the electors decide; expressing concern that appointing the most
senior municipal position, the Regional Chair, by elected Regional
Councillors and not elected by the people is not democratic, fair or
acceptable.
(Motion to advise of Council's action
regarding the placing of a referendum
question on the ballot concerning
Direct Election of the Regional Chair)
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January 25, 2010
D - 3 Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham Region,
requesting that March be proclaimed "Epilepsy Awareness Month";
indicating their public awareness campaign "Wear Purple and Show
You Care", is underway; and, encouraging participation by
purchasing a ticket to attend their Charity Gala or by wearing purple
on Friday, March 26, 2010 to support the more than 36,000 people
living with epilepsy in Durham.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 4 Bruce Wood, President, Oshawa Ratepayers Association, advising
that 88% of Oshawa citizens voted to have the Regional Chair
elected by general vote of the electors in the last Municipal election
with two other area municipalities voting similarly; and, requesting
Clarlngton Council to reaffirm the public's sentiment in this regard.
(Motion to advise of Council's action
regarding the placing of a referendum
question on the ballot concerning
Direct Election of the Regional Chair)
D - 5 J. Arthur Wynn, President, Newcastle/Bond Head Ratepayers'
Association, expressing concern with the state of the boarded up
properties on King Avenue at the east end of the Village;
acknowledging that the Wall bridge House has been designated as
an historical site but that it should not remain in its present condition
indefinitely; and, advising Council that the Association adopted a
resolution to notify the Municipality of concerns regarding the
properties and hoping that any proposed suitable development would
be supported and expedited by the Planning Services Department.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Director of Planning Services)
D - 6 Debbie Hunter, Office Administrator, MS Society, Durham Regional
Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, advising the 2010
Multiple Sclerosis Carnation Campaign will take place during
Mother's Day Weekend and requesting approval for tag days to
permit the MS Society to sell carnations on Friday, May 7 and
Saturday, May 8, 2010, in support of on-going research into the
cause and cure of MS and to provide assistance for persons with
Multiple Sclerosis and their families.
(Motion to grant permission to sell
carnations on May 7 and
May 8, 2010)
Summary of Correspondence
- 7 -
January 25, 2010
D - 7 G. P. Carroll, P.Eng., President, Municipal Engineers Association,
advising that 2009 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Municipal
Engineers Association (MEA) Annual Workshop and to celebrate this
occasion, the MEA has published a book of its history, entitled
"Sharing With Pride" to be made available free to all municipalities in
the Province in an effort to bring greater awareness of the role of
municipal engineering in providing sustainable infrastructure; and.
respectfully requesting that the book be placed in a municipal library
for public reference.
D-8
D-9
D - 10
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Chief Executive Officer/Library
Director)
Robert Stevens requesting that Bowmanville be recognized along
Highway 401 on the south side of the highway in one of two
locations; forwarding photographs of other municipal entrance
features including Port Hope, Brighton, Cobourg, Belleville and
Quinte West; and, forwarding a cheque in the amount of $1 ,000 to
be used as seed money only to accomplish his request.
(Motion to forward correspondence to
the Ministry of Transportation and to
John O'Toole, MPP)
James Slyfield, expressing concern regarding the impacts of the
proposed realignment of Middle Road on residents and properties in
the 5th Concession resulting from Council's recommendation that
Middle Road be kept open and bridged over the proposed Highway
407; requesting that Council respond to specific concerns highlighted
in his letter to Council of September 21, 2009; indicating the proposal
to extend both his and a neighbouring driveway are most troubling
and suggesting that Clarington Council accept responsibility for
compensation, accommodation or consideration regarding the
matter; and, encouraging Council to withdraw their recommendation
to keep Middle Road open and bridged.
(Motion for Direction)
Dr. Debra Jefferson, advising she has been monitoring the Waste
Incinerator Environmental Assessment (EA) study since 2007 noting
citizen reviewers have identified errors, omissions, information gaps
in the final documents and that the Project Team has required three
extensions to deal with the number of comments received and issues
raised; that the final and amended EA documents are substantially
different from what Durham Region Council approved on June 24,
2009 and from the draft EA documents that Clarington's peer
reviewers submitted comments on last July; indicating that a second
Summary of Correspondence
- 8 -
January 25, 2010
D - 11
D - 12
EA inspection period is scheduled to begin February 26, 2010,
providing the last formal opportunity for review and comments and
requesting that Council direct staff to engage peer reviewers to
review the Final and Amended EA documents and that Clarington
staff and Council receive professional advice around a formal
submission during the second public inspection.
(Motion for Direction)
Kerry Meydam, expressing concern regarding recent developments
with the Durham Energy-From-Waste EA and the overall EA process
to date; stating there have been numerous valid concerns raised by
residents and government reviewers during the process; indicating
that a third extension and postponement of the MOE's formal review
period for the Amended Durham/York Residual Waste Study EA has
been granted and that the most recent version is very different from
the version voted on by Regional Council on June 24, 2009; advising
that residents are concerned that human health and the environment
could be seriously impacted due to the deficiencies in the studies as
well as the lack of opportunity by residents to respond formally to all
amendments and addendums prior to release of the Ministry Review
document ,due to the disorganized and incomplete way the entire EA
is progressing; stating she feels that Clarington and its residents are
at a disadvantage because of the early dismissal of the municipality's
peer reviewers prior to the completion of the EA and long before all
the changes to the EA documents since being submitted to the
Province; and, requesting that Clarington Council reconsider the
early dismissal and consider re-hiring the independent experts to
review the final documentation prior to the Minister making a
decision on this EA and that Council reconsider support of the
incineration project until such time as a proper EA is completed with
full documentations and local studies.
(Motion for Direction)
Stephanie Cappuccitti, requesting an extension to Building Permit
#09.0271 for 4440 Courtice Road for an additional six months due to
weather and unforeseen building problems.
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence
- 9 -
January 25, 2010
D - 13
Gordon McCallum, The Memorial of Heroes, forwarding a copy of a
draft proposal for construction of a four seasons custom landscaped
memorial, recognizing Canadian heroes who have fallen during the
Afganistan conflict, adjacent to the "Highway of Heroes" in
Bowmanville; and, requesting Council's assistance and suggestions
that will help to obtain any necessary Federal and Provincial
Government approvals to facilitate the construction.
(Motion for Direction)
GANARASKA REGION SOURCE PROTECTION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE AUTHORITY
1- 1
December 10,2009
SPA 06/09
1. Welcome and Call to Order
Vice Chair Ray Benns called the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Benns, Vice Chair- Township of Alnwick!Haldimand
Brian Fallis, Chair - Township of Cavan Monaghan
Miriam Mutton - Town of Cobourg
Bob Spooner - Town of Cobourg
Mark Lovshin - Township of Hamilton
Twila Marston - Township of Hamilton
Cal Morgan - Municipality of Port Hope
Linda Thompson - Municipality of Port Hope
Gord Robinson - Municipality of Clarington
Charlie Trim - Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary- Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Director, Watershed Services
Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Dave Marsh - City of Kawartha Lakes
ALSO ABSENT:
2. Minutes of Last Meetinq
SPA 26/09
MOVED BY: Cal Morgan
SECONDED BY: Mark Lovshin
THAT the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority approve the minutes of the
October 15,2009 meeting.
CARRIED.
3. Adoption of the Aqenda
SPA 27/09
MOVED BY: Gord Robinson
SECONDED BY: Twila Marston
THAT the agenda be adopted with additions.
CARRIED.
4. Deleqations
None
..
Minutes SPA 06/09
Page 2
5. Presentations:
None.
6. Reports for discussion:
None
7. Correspondence:
a) #7 cc. Ian Smith, Director, Ministry of the Environment Re: Extension Request for
Submission of Trent Conservation Coalition Assessment Reports to the Ministry of the
Environment.
Note and file.
SPA 28/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Twila Marston
THAT the Source Protection Authority receives correspondence item GRSPA#7 for
information.
CARRIED.
8. Other Business:
a) Technical Rules: Assessment Report, November 16, 2009
SPA 29/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Bob Spooner
Cal Morgan
THAT the Source Protection Authority receives the Technical Rules: Assessment
Report, November 16th, 2009 for information.
CARRIED.
b) Draft Assessment Report Chapters
SPA 30/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Gord Robinson
Twila Marston
THAT the Source Protection Authority receives draft chapters of the Ganaraska Region
Source Protection Area Assessment Report for information and optional review.
CARRIED.
c) Orono Water Supply System GUDI Status
SPA 31/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Charlie Trim
Cal Morgan
THAT the Source Protection Authority receives this staff report regarding the Orono
Water Supply System change in status (groundwater GUDI to Groundwater non-GUDI)
Minutes SPA 06/09
Page 3
for information.
CARRIED.
d) Source Protection Committee Chair's Quarterly Report
SPA 32/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Cal Morgan
THAT the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority receive the Source Protection
Committee Chair's December 1, 2009 Quarterly Report for information
9. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. on a motion by Bob Spooner.
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GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
December 10, 2009
FA 08/09
1. Welcome and Call to Order
The Vice-Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Raymond Benns - Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Brian Fallis - Township of Cavan Monaghan
Miriam Mutton - Town of Cobourg
Bob Spooner - Town of Cobourg
M~rk Lovshin - Township of Hamilton
Twila Marston - Township of Hamilton
Cal Morgan - Municipality of Port Hope
Linda Thompson - Municipality of Port Hope
Gord Robinson - Municipality of Clarington
Charlie Trim - Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT:
Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary- Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Director, Watershed Services
Greg Wells, Manager, Planning and Regulations
Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician
George Elgear, General Superintendent
Magdi Widaatalla, Manager Watershed Services
Members of the Public
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS:
Dave Marsh - City of Kawartha Lakes
ALSO ABSENT:
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
3. Minutes of Last Meetinq
The Board Members welcomed Chair Brian Fallis back to the Board. They stated they
were very pleased to see him and remarked on how well he looked.
Linda Thompson referred to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's
administrative procedures, section 9 in regards to a question being reconsidered and
requested the minutes be recorded in a manner that reflects the proper administrative
procedures therefore no including the question for reconsideration.
FA 67/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Charlie Trim
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the October 15th, 2009 meeting.
Minutes FA 08/09
'Page 2
CARRIED.
4. Adoption of the AQenda
Miriam Mutton asked the Vice Chair for a response to her previous email. The Chair
responded he would reply and made reference to the administrative procedures as just
discussed.
FA 68/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Charlie Trim
THAT the Full Authority adopt the agenda.
CARRIED.
5. DeleQations:
None
6. Presentations:
a) Clean Water - Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program - 2009 Year in
Review - presentation by Pam Lancaster, B.Sc., Stewardship Technician
Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician gave the members the presentation on the
four program areas: Municipality of Clarington, Town of Cobourg, Township of
Hamilton and Municipality of Port Hope.
FA 69/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Bob Spooner
Linda Thompson
THAT the Full Authority receives the presentation for information.
CARRIED.
b) Update on Watershed Planning - presentation by Pam Lancaster,
B.Sc., Stewardship Technician
The Stewardship Technician, Pam Lancaster, presented an update to the members on
watershed planning.
FA 70/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Twila Marston
Mark Lovshin
THAT the Full Authority receives the Update on Watershed Planning presentation for
information.
CARRIED.
7. Business ArisinQ from Minutes:
a) 2010 Levy vote
FA 71/09
..Minutes FA 08/09
Page 3
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Gord Robinson
Cal Morgan
THAT the Full Authority adopt the 2010 Levy in the amount of $788 ,615.00.
CARRIED.
A recorded vote is required.
Twila Marston, Township of Hamilton (6.2686%) Yes
Cal Morgan, Municipality of Port Hope (9.36635%) Yes
Miriam Mutton, Town of Cobourg (11.0582%) Yes
Mark Lovshin, Township of Hamilton (6.2686%) Yes
Gord Robinson, Municipality of Clarington (22.1905%) Yes
Bob Spooner, Town of Cobourg (11.0582%) Yes
Linda Thompson, Municipality of Port Hope (9.36635) Yes
Charlie Trim, Municipality of Clarington (22.1905%) Yes
Ray Benns, Township of Alnwick/Halimand (1.0218%) Yes
Brian Fallis, Township of Cavan Monaghan (0.2011 %) Yes
The total percentage present to vote was 99.90. To carry the motion 51 % total of those
present is required (50.949) and cannot be from a single municipality. The vote was
ca rried.
8. Chair and CAO/Secretarv- Treasurer Remarks
Vice Chair Ray Benns stated it was wonderful to see Brian Fallis at the meeting and
wished him a speedy full recovery back to the Chair's position. Ray also informed the
members that Alnwick/Haldimand had been preparing for the torch run and have recently
found out that the torch will not be going through Grafton, Ontario. He stated that any
support that could be shown for the torch to go through Grafton is appreciated. There is a
website on the Toronto Sun that can be contacted.
The CAO/Secretary- Treasurer reported that the AD Latornell was well attended. The
sessions were very good and she reported that a few of the sessions she attended on
"green" facilities were excellent. She reported that she and the Vice-Chair attended
Conservation Ontario meeting on Monday in Toronto. The proposed levy for Conservation
Ontario has yet to be finalized. She stated that it was great to see the Chair in
attendance. She wished the members a very happy holiday season.
9. Business from the Board Members.
Mark Lovshin welcomed Brian Fallis back to the Board and said how it was so good to
see him. He has also been informed that the Flying Asian Carp have passed the electric
fence. This can be a lead to very dangerous situation. He informed the members that
Hamilton Township had their Christmas party at the new Ganaraska Forest Centre and all
who attended enjoyed themselves and the facility. He also wanted to pass on his
congratulations to Greg on the birth on his son, Camden, November 11, 2009. He wished
the members a very Merry Christmas.
Miriam Mutton informed the members that the Town of Cobourg's new dredger has been
keeping busy in Whitby. See also stated that it was great to see Brian Fallis.
Cal Morgan stated he had a very good year on the Board, and it was good to see the
Chair back and wished everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Minutes FA 08/09
.-page ~
Brian Fallis said that it was good to see everyone. He wanted to thank Alex Ruth, member
on Kawartha Conservation, for bringing him to the meeting and wished everyone the best
for the holidays.
Bob Spooner told the member that the ice rink in Cobourg would be opening on Friday at
6:30 p.m. He also announced that the successful bidder for the new community centre in
Cobourg had been selected and that a shovel would be going in the ground in the new
year. He as well stated that it was good to see the Chair. .
Twila Marston wished everyone a Merry Christmas and reminded everyone to enjoy
family and friends over the weekend. She said it was good to see the Chair at the
meeting.
Charlie Trim said it was great to see Brian Fallis and that it did take a minute to recognize
him and that he looks good. Charlie stated that the members and staff had an exciting
year, one of the most exciting in the history of the Ganaraska with the building of the new
Ganaraska Forest Centre. He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Linda Thompson wished everyone a Merry Christmas and said it was great to see Brian
Fallis. She told the members that the staff of the Municipality of Port Hope had a great
day at the new Forest Centre. She also asked if there was an update in regards to Perry
Town. Mark Peacock briefed her on the situation.
Gord Robinson thanked staff for all their hard work and was glad to see that the Clean
Water-Healthy Land programs which he had pushed for in Clarington had been now
initiated with success in other watershed municipalities. He as well stated that it was nice
to see the Chair at the meeting. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and the best in
health and happiness.
10. Correspondence:
FA 72/09
MOVED BY: Linda Thompson
SECONDED BY: Bob Spooner
THAT correspondence items #17 through #20 be received for information.
CARRIED.
11. Applications under Ontario Requlation 168/06:
The process of issuing and Board approval of permits was reviewed.
Permits approved by Executive:
a) 168/06-954-11/09 (revised) - Region of Durham -Installation of feeder main from
water treatment plant and placement of fill - attached
b) 68/06-1043-11/09 - Town of Cobourg - Dredging bed of Lake Ontario at entrance
to harbour and placement of material - attached
c) 168/06-1044-11/09 - Rajesh Krishnan (Town of Cobourg) - Construction of
carport addition - attached
d) 168/06-1045-11/09 - Mariyn Wybenga (Municipality of Clarington) - Regrading to
achieve positive slope for drainage - attached
e) 168/06-1046-10/09 - Municipality of Clarington - Stabilization and repair of
eroding embankment - attached
f) 168/06-1047-10/09 - Tom Gjorgievski (Township of Hamilton) - Construction of
replacement residential dwelling - attached
g) 168/06-1048-10/09 - Joan Souch (Municipality of Clarington) - Construction of
sunroom and deck addition - attached
h) 168/06-1049-11/09 - Ministry of Natural Resources (Municipality of Port Hope) -
.Minutes FA 08/09
Page 5
Remediation of historic creek - attached
i) 168/06-1050-11/09 - Matt Vaughan (Town of Cobourg) - Demolition of existing
home and building new home - attached
j) 168/06-1051-11/09 - Robert Haley (Township of Hamilton) - Demolish and
replace existing garage - attached
k) 168/06-1052-11/09 - Barr's Developments Ltd. (Municipality of Clarington) -
Installation of culvert beneath Boulton Street - attached
I) 168/06-1053-11/09 - Rakesh Gupta (Township of Hamilton) - Construction of
addition to existing building - attached
m) 168/06-1054-11/09 - Kaitlin Group Ltd. (Municipality of Clarington) - Extension
of Lakebreeze Drive - Phase 2 - attached
n) 168/06-1055-11/09 - Dale Kerohan (Municipality of Clarington) Construction of
family dwelling, septic and shed - attached
0) 168/06-1056-11/09 - Donna Morse (Township of Hamilton) Reconstruction of
existing dwelling - attached
FA 73/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mark Lovshin
Charlie Trim
THAT the Full Authority approve permits issued by the Executive.
CARRIED.
Permits requiring Full Authority discussion:
None
12. Committee Reports:
a) Ganaraska Forest Recreation Users Committee - November 5th, 2009
FA 74/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Mark Lovshin
THAT the Ganaraska Forest Recreation Users Committee minutes be received for
information.
CARRIED.
13. New Business:
a) 2010 Economic Adjustment
Miriam Mutton asked if the Authority had gone through a compensation plan recently.
The CAO/Secretary- Treasurer responded that once was completed three years ago.
FA 75/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Cal Morgan
Twila Marston
THAT the Full Authority approve the 2010 Economic Adjustment staff report.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 08/09
... Page'6
b) Kendal Crown Lands Property Concerns
Charlie Trim expressed some concern and that there needs to be some assurance that
financial contributions will be received to maintain the property. Brian Fallis asked in
regards to the Ministry selling title. He also stated that a management fee should be
considered. Miriam Mutton stated that she shares the concerns of Charlie and Brian
and suggested a study take place. Bob Spooner stated that staff would be bringing
back a report that would allow for review. Gord Robinson suggested that the anglers
and hunters be involved and stated that there is a lot of local support for this initiative
which may help if funding becomes an issue.
FA 76/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Charlie Trim
Bob Spooner
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority authorize staff to begin
discussions with the Ministry of Natural Resources staff and the Municipality of
Clarington to develop options for the management of the Kendal Crown Lands. The
results of these discussions to be brought back to th~ board for its consideration and
review.
CARRIED.
c) GRCA Alcohol Policy
Miriam Mutton asked for some clarification on some of the requirements.
FA 77/09
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Twila Marston
Gord Robinson
THAT the Full Authority approve the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Alcohol
Policy to become effective immediately.
CARRIED.
14. Other Business:
None.
15. In Camera
None
16. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. on a motion by Bob Spooner.
CHAIR
Present
Regrets:
Absent:
Staff:
CLARINGTON MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES
BOARD MEETING
1-2
MINUTES
November 11, 2009
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario
K. 1snor, Chair
M. Carlton
1. Rook
1. Witheridge
W.Tanner
Councillor G. Robinson
S. Laing
Mayor Abernethy
P. Ford
B. Colville
1. Murray
M. Rutherford Conrad, Executive Director
M. Home, Recording Secretary
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:00 p.m.
Lisa Tercel and Jacqueling Frith, students of the Museum Management
Course at Sir Sandford Fleming College, were welcomed at this board
meeting.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved by:
J. Witheridge Seconded by: W. Tanner
THAT the agenda be approved with the addition of item 6(b) "Friends
Report"
MOTION CARRIED
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by:
J. Witheridge Seconded by: W. Tanner
THAT the minutes of the September 9,2009 board meeting be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
4. BUSINESS ARISING
(a) The Executive Director informed the board members that as of
this date nothing has been heard on the Stimulus Fund,however, no
other not for profits have received their announcements yet either.
It is understand that this Stimulus Fund is still under review.
(b) The Executive Director advised the board members that
a request had been received from the Paranormal
Society to conduct a paranormal investigation which would
include both sites, the Bowmanville museum and the
Clarke museum. The museum's Spirit Walks have been
most successful and there seems to be an interest in this
type of program.
Moved by:
J. Witheridge Seconded by: S. Laing
THAT the Executive Director continue negotiations with
the Paranormal Society.
MOTION CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
J. Witheridge Seconded by: W. Tanner
THAT the correspondence be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
(a) Finance Committee:
Moved by:
J. Rook
Seconded by: J. Witheridge
THAT the Finance Committee report be accepted with the
exception of the 2010 Budget.
MOTION CARRIED
The remainder of the Finance Committee Report dealt with the
2010 Budget. Lengthy discussion followed after which the
following motion was made:
Moved by:
Councillor Robinson Seconded by: J. Rook
THAT the Budget 2010 be approved and forwarded to the
Director of Finance.
MOTION CARRIED
(b) Friend's Report:
S. Laing reported on the upcoming Friends Craft and Bake sale
which will be held November 21 at the Sarah Jane Williams
Heritage Centre before and during the Santa Claus Parade.
Two new crafts were shown to the Board members that will
be available for sale this year, as well as many delicious
foods.
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Executive Director informed the board members that the museum has
a new head volunteer gardener and that Miller Waste Systems has become
a corporate sponsor offering compost for all of our gardening needs.
A new concept is being proposed being Veterans' Appreciation Day(s)
which could open July 1 sl weekend; which would interact with the
Camp 30 program.
As the museum has committed to the Peterborough Museum for their
Vaudeville exhibit which has been proposed for the middle of September
this would mean moving the Vaudeville exhibit to the middle of
October.
Moved by:
J. Witheridge
Seconded by: W. Tanner
THAT the museum staff continue with the planning ofthese exhibits.
MOTION CARRIED
The Saturday morning cartoon workshop has been cancelled due to
lack of interest.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
The Executive Director proposes that the Clarke Museum be placed on
a seasonal visitor schedule, being opened by appointment only, as is the
Bowmanville museum, from October 1 to April 30. Staff would however,
continue to attend the Clarke museum every Thursday.
On May 1 st and until September 30, the Clarke museum would resume
summer hours of Thursday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Moved by:
J. Witheridge
Seconded by: W. Tanner
THAT the Executive Director's Report be accepted, including the
recommendation that the Clarke Museum be opened by appointment
only for the period October 1 to April 30.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by:
J. Witheridge
Seconded by: W. Tanner
THAT the Fire Inspection Report be deferred to the December meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
9. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clarington
Museums and Archives will be held on DECEMBER 9, 2009
at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre beginning at
7:00 P.M.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by:
J. Witheridge
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
1-3
Minutes of Meeting No.9
November 17th, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Victor Suppan
Karin Murphy
David Reesor
Duane Cook
Karina Isert
Paul Allore
Councillor Mary Novak
James Rook
Ingrid Saravia
Leslie Wilson
REGRETS: Andrew Kozak
PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little
GUEST: C nthia Strike
ia Strike, attended the meeting
orey addition to the building. The
include the window lintels and the
n on the south side of the building
ing addition and will be slightly
MOTION 09.27
, Seconded by Karina Isert
eCHO has no 0 ion to the proposed addition to the property at 68 Centre Street,
asented at the emb r 09 meeting, and recognize the loss of two brick lintels on the
so ide of the stru .e. Th mmittee recommends that the addition be constructed of
eith Iy new brick or fully boar hd batten on both stories, which would better complement
the arC itectural features e house, and leave the original brickwork as is.
"CARRIED"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
MOTION 09.28
Moved by Paul Allore, Seconded by
THAT the minutes from September 15, 2009 be accepted
"CARRIED"
MOTION 09.29
Moved by David Reesor, Seconded by
THAT the minutes from October 20, 2009 be accepted
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING:
Camp 30
An explanation was provided to the Committee members via e-mail as to why buildings 7 (fire
hall/maintenance carpentry shop), 8 (library/storage building), 11 (industrial arts building), and
14 (administration building) were recommended to be removed from the Register but not for
demolition at this time.
The Municipality has not received a record of the history
will contact Kem Majid and ask for any information tha
HeritaQe Conservation District Review
nville tennis club. Staff
'Ied.
MTO BuildinQs in 407 Route
MTO will inform staff when the ownership of he
the Ministry's name.
nsfers into
49 and 63 Beaver Street
10lh w e property owners of 49 and
ese a proposal to the CHC to
st, which is scheduled to close
et Sout. Some tree trimming would be
wners were asked if they would consider
They will give it their consideration and staff
. The Committee approved the following
e owners.
the relocation of 49 and 63 Beaver Street South to the
Beaver Street South and 45 Edward Street East,
oval of the buildings there is a need to soften the view of
aver et road frontage by providing a landscape strip similar
ed on the King Avenue East road frontage with additional trees.
ildings is to be conducted with minimal impact on the existing
The property 0 hers are requested to proceed with designation of both buildings upon
relocation.
Inventory Update:
The project has been put on hold until the weather improves.
2
Doors Open:
Leslie Wilson is the CHC's representative on the Doors Open Ontario committee. The
application fee is $1600 and the deadline for submission is December 10th. Staff will confirm
who is covering the cost of the application fee.
Next Meeting
January 19th, 2010
Meeting Room 1A, 7:00
3
Tyrone Community Centre
Hall Board Meeting: Dec14th , 2009
1-4
Attendees: Larry Quinney, Mark Canning, Paul Rowan, Gwen Woodcock, Walter
Loveridge, Patty Woodcock, Sue Sutcliffe, Laurie Lafrance, Lynn Morrison
Approval of Minutes from Nov 18th Board Meetin~
Motion: Lynn Morrison
Second: Laurie LaFrance
Fundraisin~/ Community Events
. Singles dances - Improving attendance at each dance. Board members should
share volunteering for one dance each or bring 1 volunteer each. T
. Dance Lessons - Dec 6th is the last and is making good funds for the hall. It will
continue in the new year with minimal cleaning required for the hall.
. Cooking Classes - Continue to the end of the year
. Discussed the priority need to attract volunteers. Mark to work with Municipality
on best practices
. Discusssed ideas for Social Media to attract volunteers, renters and people
interested in the programs and services at the TCC
Treasurer's Report:
. Denise will review year end results at the January meeting
Bar Report:
. Nothing to Report
Seniors Report:
Nothing to Report
Cleanin~/Maintenance Report:
Discussed the need for snow clearing at the TCC. Will approach Ted
Skinner at suggest $35-$40 per clearing
Bookin~ Report:
Nothing to Report
Municipalitv of Clarin~ton Issues:
. Nothing to Report
New Business:
Nothing to Report
Motion to Adiourn:
Motion - Paul
Second - Walter
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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2010
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-004-10 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for December,
2009
(b) ESD-002-10 Monthly Response Report - December, 2009
(c) Delegation Richard Ward, Regarding Property Standards Bill, Tax Billing
and I nvestigation to Justify
2. HIGHWAY 407 EAST ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF
COMPLETION OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT REVIEW
THAT Report PS D-O 10-1 0 be received;
THAT Report PSD-010-10 be approved as the Municipality of Clarington's
comments to the Ministry of Environment on the "Notice of Completion of Ministry
Review" for the 407 East Environmental Assessment;
THAT, to mitigate the impact of the East Durham Link interchange on the road
network within the Clarington Energy Business Park, the Highway 407 Project be
revised to incorporate the construction of Energy Drive as a project-related work, in
lieu of the reconstruction of the South Service Road in this same section;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report #1
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January 25, 2010
THAT, in compensation for the loss of 28 ha of employment lands in the Clarington
Energy Business Park and the Courtice Industrial Park as a result of the Highway
407 Project and in light of the Province's reluctance to designate additional
industrial lands in Clarington, the Ministry of Transportation be requested to acquire
additional lands within the Energy Park to allow for their early development for
industrial purposes in accordance with the Municipality's Energy Business Park
Secondary Plan;
THAT, in compensation for the loss of Rundle Road north of Regional Road 4 and
the resulting impact on the road network, the Highway 407 Project be revised to
incorporate the construction of Holt Road between Regional Road 4 and
Concession Road 6 to maintain north-south connectivity within the local road
network and to minimize traffic impacts on the hamlets of Solina and Hampton;
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be required to undertake a more detailed traffic
analysis as part of the Highway 407 Environmental Assessment to examine the
impact of a tolled highway scenario on the local road system;
THAT the Highway 407 Project be revised to incorporate the acquisition of
appropriate lands to provide an interchange at Liberty Street and the Highway 407
mainline either as an alternative to or in addition to the Darlington/Clark Townline
Road interchange, with appropriate provision for emergency access to the highway;
THAT the Municipality concurs with the Ministry of Transportation that additional
discussion is required to address the issue of maintaining access to agricultural
lands on Washington Road;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Transportation will have to
continue to liaise on the mitigation of impacts on cultural heritage resources to
ensure both provincial and local heritage objections are satisfied;
THAT staff be authorized to continue discussions and negotiations with the Ministry
of the Environment and the Ministry of Transportation to achieve acceptable
solutions to the above-noted issues;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-010-10 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Regional
Municipality of Durham; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-010-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Report #1
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January 25, 2010
3. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT ON APPLICATIONS FOR PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
THAT Report PSD-011-10 be received; and
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of
Report PSD-011-10 and Council's decision.
4. EXCHANGE OF LANDS WITH CLOCA, BOWMANVILLE VALLEYLANDS AND
LONG SAULT CONSERVATION AREA
THAT Report PSD-012-10 be received;
THAT the property being Parts 1,3,4 ,and 5, Plan 40R-14254, former Darlington
Township, Roll Number 181701011022800, approximately 57.5 ha, in the Long
Sault Conservation Area be declared surplus;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the by-law attached to Report
PSD-012-10 on behalf of the Municipality declaring Parts 1, 3,4 and 5, Plan 40R-
14254 as surplus;
THAT the property be conveyed to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
in exchange for 8 properties set out in Schedule 1 in Attachment 1 attached to
Report PSD-012-10, approximately 45 ha in the Bowmanville Urban Area, along
the Bowmanville valley;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington will be responsible for the nominal costs
associated with the disposal of the Long Sault Conservation lands including, but not
limited to, the cost of any public notices or advertising, land transfer tax, survey
costs, legal fees and registration costs;
THAT CLOCA would be responsible for the nominal costs associated with the
disposal of the Valleylands including, but not limited to, the cost of land severances,
easements, land transfer tax, survey costs, legal fees and registration costs;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to
register required easements and convey the lands to the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority providing they are to the satisfaction of the Municipal
Solicitor;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the by-law attached to
Report PSD-012-1 0 on behalf of the Municipality to execute the land exchange
offer from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for the lands in the
Bowmanville Valley; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-012-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Report #1
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January 25, 2010
5. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED - 40M-1929
THAT Report PS D-O 13-10 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lot 115, on
40M-1929 be approved;
THAT the Part Lot Control by-law attached to Report PSD-013-10 be approved;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-013-10, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
6. THE DURHAM REGION TRANSIT - LONG TERM TRANSIT STRATEGY
THAT Report PSD-014-10 be received;
THAT Council endorse the Durham Region Transit Long Term Transit Strategy with
. the following amendments:
· That consideration be made for built heritage or cultural heritage
landscapes;
· That the proposed Rapid Transit service along Highway 2 be extended to
the Transitway Station at the future Durham East Link (407);
· That consideration be given to including additional Enhanced Conventional
Service routes along its proposed terminus on Baseline Road to Liberty
Street and north to Highway 2;
· That local transit service to Orono be maintained and improved through the
planning period of this strategy;
· That two additional GO Rail station sites be identified on the east side of
Bowmanville and near Newcastle/Highway 35/115;
THAT Durham Region Transit be congratulated for developing a bold,
comprehensive and innovative vision for transit in Durham Region that will assist in
transforming the urban character of the Region; and
THAT Durham Region Transit be provided a copy of Report PSD-014-10 for their
information and action therein.
Report #1
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January 25, 2010
7. USE OF CORPORATE RESOURCES FOR ELECTION PURPOSES POLICY
THAT Report CLD-002-10 be received;
THAT the proposed draft policy regarding the use of corporate resources for
election purposes, as contained in Attachment 1 to Report CLD-002-1 0 be adopted;
and
THAT the draft by-law, as contained in Attachment 2 to Report CLD-002-10,
adopting the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes be approved.
8. CO-OPERATIVE TENDER C2009-127, ASPHALT REGISTRY HOT MIX
ASPHALT, COLD MIX ASPHALT AND HIGH PERFORMANCE COLD MIX
ASPHAL T
THAT Report COD-002-10 be received;
THAT Miller Paving Limited, with a total bid price of $7,700.00 (excluding G.S.T.),
being the lowest responsible bidder for delivery of hot mix, meeting all terms,
conditions and specifications of Tender C2009-127, be awarded the Asphalt Hot
Mix Registry for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements;
THAT Innovative Surface Solutions, with a total bid price of $189,500.00 (excluding
G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder for delivery of high performance cold
mix, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender C2009-127, be
awarded the Asphalt High Performance Cold Mix Registry for the Municipality of
Clarington's requirements;
THAT the funds expended for hot mix in the amount of $7,700.00 be drawn from
the Department of Operations, 2008 unspent High Float program in account
number 100-00-000-00000-2926 in the amount of $7,700.00; and
THAT the funds expended for high performance cold mix in the amount of
$189,500.00 be drawn from the Department of Operations, 2008 unspent High
Float program in account number 100-00-000-00000-2926 for $9,300.00,2009
unspent High Float Program in account number 110-36-330-83680-7401 for
$19,700.00 and 2010 Current Budget Pavement Patch account 100-36-381-10255-
7112 in the amount of $160,500.00.
Report #1
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January 25, 2010
9. TENDER NO. CL2009-44 - NEWCASTLE ARENA ROOF REPLACEMENT
THAT Report COD-003-1 0 be received;
THAT Bel-Con Design-Builders Limited, Belleville, Ontario, with a total bid in the
amount of $322,960.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2009-44, be awarded the
contract for Newcastle Arena Roof Replacement, as required by the Municipality of
Clarington, Operations Department; and
THAT the funds required in the amount of $349,250.00 (Le., which includes
$322,960.00 for tendering and contingencies), be drawn from Recreational
Infrastructure Canada (RINC) Funded Project (Newcastle Arena Roof) account
number 110-36-370-83674-7401.
10. JENNIFER COOKE, MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING,
REGARDING BIZPAL DEMONSTRATION
THAT the presentation by Jennifer Cooke, Manager of Communications and
Marketing, demonstrating the BizPal software be received with thanks.
11. GARY JEFFERY, CHAIR, AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF
CLARINGTON, REGARDING THE COMMITTEE'S 2009 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THAT the presentation by Gary Jeffery, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of
Clarington (AACC), regarding the AACC's 2009 accomplishments, be received with
thanks.
12. MIKE GAZO, REGARDING REPORT CLD-001-10, REGARDING SALE OF
FIREWORKS BY PERFECT PARTY PLACE
THAT the delegation of Mr. Mike Gazo, regarding Report CLD-001-10, regarding
the sale offireworks by Perfect Party Place, be received with thanks.
13. PROPOSED CENOTAPH BY WHITECLlFFE TERRACE
THAT the Planning Services staff be authorized to discuss and provide in-kind
services, where feasible, for a proposed cenotaph with WhiteCliffe Terrace.
14. CANADIAN N~CLEAR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
THAT Ms. Sheila Hall be asked to attend the Canadian Nuclear Association
conference in Ottawa February 23 to 26, 2010, on behalf of the Clarington Board of
Trade; and
THAT the CAO be directed to allocate the necessary funds.
Cl~pn
Staff Report # 1
REPORT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Meeting:
COUNCIL
Date:
January 25, 2010
Resolution#:
By-laW#: N/A
Report #: CAO-003-10
File#:
Subject:
CANADIAN NUCLEAR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW
RECOMMENDA TIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following:
1. THAT Report CAO-003-1 0 be received;
2. THAT Clarington Board of Trade be requested to secure and staff an Exhibitor Booth
on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington at the Canadian Nuclear Association
Conference and Trade Show Feb.23-25, 2010 in Ottawa; and
3. THAT the CAO be authorized to expend upward of $7,000. to fund this project and the
said funds be drawn from the Economic Development Reserve Account.
Submitted by: ( ) ~ -=:: &sr.c
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5717
REPORT NO.: CAO-003-10
PAGE 2
REPORT:
1. At its meeting held on January 18, 2010, the GPA passed a resolution inviting the
Board of Trade to make a presentation to Council with respect to the coming CNA
Conference and Trade Show and directed the CAO to investigate the funding source
for participation at the Trade Show.
2. Once a year, the Canadian Nuclear Association hosts a national nuclear industry
conference and trade show in Ottawa. This is a very high profile event drawing upward
of one thousand delegates primarily representing the nuclear and nuclear related
industries, government agencies and universities. Major members include Ontario
Power Generation, Bruce Power, Cameco, Power Workers' Union, Areva, AECL, etc.
This year's event is being held at the Ottawa Westin on February 24 - 26 inclusive.
3. As the conference and trade show is such a premium event, it offers tremendous
opportunity for networking and showcase Clarington to the representatives of all the
nuclear and nuclear related industries, all under one roof. Given the pending decision
of the Ontario Government regarding New Build, it would appear prudent for the
Municipality of Clarington to raise profile of this issue and to make it known to the
nuclear industries that we are ready and willing to assist in their investment decisions
in Clarington.
4. The cost of operating an exhibitor booth is $3,500 for members and $7,000 for non-
members. Since Clarington is not a member of CNA, it would have to apply for
membership and pay the minimum annual membership fee of $2,500 in order to take
advantage of the lower booth fee for a member. Staff will be looking into this matter
further to find out the most cost effective way to make this happen without committing
the Municipality to a longer term membership obligation. In any event, it would appear
a maximum of $7,000 is needed for this project. The Director of Finance advised that
there is sufficient funds in the Economic Development Reserve Account for this type of
one-time project.
REPORT NO.: CAO-003-10
PAGE 3
5. The Executive Director of the Clarington Board of Trade endorses this project and has
agreed to look after all logistics related to manning the booth and promoting Clarington
as part of its mandate to deliver economic development service for the Municipality.
Since it does not have the budget fund to undertake this project, hence the financial
partnership with the Municipality becomes paramount. Staff have reviewed this project,
are in full support of moving forward, and respectfully request Council to approve the
recommendations contained herein.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1
Excerpt - Item 12 of Report #1
The following item was tabled by Council on January 11, 2010:
12. SALE OF FIREWORKS - PERFECT PARTY PLACE
THAT Report CLD-001-10 be received;
THAT the request of Mike and Carmen Gazo, Owners, Perfect Party Inc. to sell
fireworks year round, be denied; and
THAT Mike and Carmen Gazo be advised and forwarded a copy of Report
CLD-001-10.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1
CfJJlpn
REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
January 4, 201 0 I~eso t ~.d-I JrJ 'F b fA- - 0/9 - / ()
C--OIQ.-IO
CLD-001-10 File #: By-law #:
Date:
Report #:
Subject:
SALE OF FIREWORKS - PERFECT PARTY PLACE
RECOMMENDA TIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-001-10 be received;
2. THAT the request of Mike and Carmen Gazo, Owners, Perfect Party Inc. to sell
fireworks year round, be denied; and
3. THAT Mike and Carmen Gazo be advised and forwarded a copy of Report
CLD-001-10.
Submitted by:
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Reviewed by: Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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Director, Emergency & Fire Services
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
REPORT NO.:CLD-001-10
Page 2 of 3
1.0 BACKGROUND
At the Council meeting held on December 14, 2009, Council referred
correspondence from Mike and Carmen Gazo, Perfect Party Place, to the
Director of Emergency and Fire Services and to the Municipal Clerk. Mr. and
Mrs. Gazo are requesting to sell fireworks year round in their store located at
205 King Street East, Bowmanville.
By-law 92-160 restricts the sell of fireworks to the five day period immediately
preceding the day for the observance of Victoria Day and Canada, on Victoria
Day, and on Canada Day.
2.0 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMENTS
The Emergency Services Department does not feel comfortable with allowing
fireworks to be available for sale throughout the year. There are too many
needless injuries, especially with children through the misuse of consumer
fireworks. There is the problem of fireworks being mistakenly sold to minors and
the storage of fireworks adds to the fire hazard of a building. Many fire officials
and fire safety organizations feel that sale of consumer fireworks should be
completely banned and families be encouraged to attend firework events run by
professionals. Clarington Emergency Services agrees with this stance.
3.0 MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENTS
By-law 92-160 only allows for fireworks to be set off in the municipality during the
five day period immediately preceding the day set for the observance of Victoria
Day and Canada Day, and on Victoria Day and Canada Day. Should Perfect
Party Place be permitted to sell fireworks year-round, any fireworks purchased
would have to be stored until these dates. If consumers are purchasing the
fireworks outside ofthese allowable times, it may lead to confusion as to the
REPORT NO.:CLD-001-10
Page 3 of 3
requirement in the by-law for the specific times of setting off the fireworks. For
these reasons, the Municipal Law Enforcement Division does not support the
request for year-round sales.
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the comments and concerns of the Emergency Services Department
and the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, it is respectfully recommended that
the request of Mike and Carmen Gazo, Perfect Party Place, to sell fireworks
year-round in their store located at 205 King Street East, Bowmanville, be
denied.
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Mr. and Mrs. M. Gazo
Owners
Perfect Party Inc.
Excerpt of Council Minutes of January 11,2010
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS #2
Resolution #C-O 13-10
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Resolution GPA-351-09 which approves Pay Equity for the Non-Affiliated staff be
amended to rescind the following clause:
That in order to maintain pay equity Department Heads and Emergency Services
Deputies be adjusted by the recognition pay value if awarded to the Fire
Association employees at 3%, 6% and 9% effective January 1, 2010 without
retroactivity to prior years; and
THAT the remaining clauses of the resolution remain unaltered.
"TABLED LATER IN THE MEETING"
Resolution #C-O 14-10
Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of considering personal matters about identifiable
individuals, including municipal or local board employees.
"CARRI ED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:04 p.m.
The Deputy Mayor advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in
accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were
passed.
Resolution #C-015-1 0
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-013-1 0 be tabled until the next regular Council
meeting.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED
VOTE":
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Mayor Abernethy .y
Councillor Foster .y
Councillor Hooper .y
Councillor Novak .y
Councillor Robinson -J
Councillor Woo -J
Councillor Trim -J
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
JANUARY 25,2010
BY-LAWS
2010-007 Being a by-law to declare the lands more particularly described as
Parts 1,3,4 and 5 on Plan 40R-14254, former Darlington
Township in the Municipality of Clarington to be surplus (Item 4 of
Report#1 )
2010-008 Being a by-law to authorize the Exchange of land: Parts 1, 3, 4
and 5 on Plan 40R-14254, former Darlington Township be
transferred to Central Lake Ontario Conservation as set out in
. Schedule 1 and P.1. N. Numbers 266150214; 266150215;
266140034; 266140035;26932043;26932048; 266440044; and
266450071 as set out in Schedule 2 be transferred to the
Municipality of Clarington (Item 4 of Report #1 )
2010-009 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-1929 from Part Lot Control (Item 5 of Report #1)
2010-010 Being a By-law to adopt the Use of Corporate Resou rces for
Election Purposes Policy (Item 7 of Report #1)
HANDOUTS/CIRCULA TIONS
COUNCIL
FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS
January 25, 2010
a) Sheila Hall, Clarington Board of Trade - Canadian Nuclear
Association Conference and Trade Show (Staff Report #1 )
b) John Mutton - Direct Election of the Regional Chair (Item 2 of
Business Arising from Notice of Motion)
c) Bruce Wood - Direct Election of the Regional Chair (Correspondence
Item D - 4 and Item 2 of Business Arising from Notice of Motion)
d) Gordon McCallum, The Memorial of Heroes - Landscape Memorial
Adjacent to the "Highway of Heroes" (Correspondence Item D - 13)
e) Linda Gasser - Request to Engage Peer Reviewers - Final and
Amended Waste (Incinerator) EA Documents (Correspondence
Item D - 10)
f) Linda Gasser - DurhamIYork Energy-From-Waste (Correspondence
Item D - 11)
g) Richard Ward - Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment Notice
of Completion of the Ministry of Environment Review (Item 2 of
Report #1 )
h) Wendy Bracken - DurhamIYork Energy-From-Waste
(Correspondence Item D - 11)
i) Paul-Andre Larose - Request to Engage Peer Reviewers - Final and
Amended Waste (Incinerator) EA Documents (Correspondence
Item D - 10) and Durham/York Energy-From-Waste (Correspondence
Item D - 11)
j) Louis Bertrand - Request to Engage Peer Reviewers - Final and
Amended Waste (Incinerator) EA Documents (Correspondence
Item D - 10)
k) Louis Bertrand - Durham/York Energy-From-Waste (Correspondence
Item D - 11)
I) Cecil Mackesey - Direct Election of the Regional Chair (Item 2 of
Business Arising from Notice of Motion)
m) Gord Lee, Newcastle Arena Board Chair - Newcastle Arena Loan
Payment
MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND
PROJECTS PLANNED FOR CLARINGTON
INFRASTRUCTURE
Highway 407
OPG Darlington B Nuclear New Build
OPG Darlington A Refurbishment Facilities
OPG Darlington A Refurbishment Reactors
GO Rail Extension
MAJOR PROJECTS
OPG Nuclear Office Complex - Energy Park
Durham Region EFW Facility - Energy Park
Port Granby Low Level Radioactive Waste
Project
Concession Road 7/8 Rehabilitation
Concession Road 6
Smart Centres/Bowmanville (Halloway)
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Incineration
Gross Under-Estimations
of the Health Impact
(What you are not told ~ what is going to hurt you)
Paul-Andre Larose, Ph.D./Physics
A Presentation to
Clarington Municipal Council
Monday 201 % 1/25
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, Embryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage
Introduction
. Submission to E.A.
+ Critical Items
. Response
+ Misses the Points
+ Confusion between "Upset" and "Fai'lure"
. This Topic: Under-Estimation
+ Exposure
+ Health Impact
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, Embryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage
Concerns
. Project Team Ignores:
+ Component Failure Rate
+ Redundancy Issues
+ Outage Duration
+ Resultant Exposures
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, Embryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage
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. All Systems Running
. Partial Systems Running Failure Mode
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, Embryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage
Ex~osure Implications
.. 1000/0 of Population Affected
+ Continuous Background Exposure
+ Peaked Intermittent Exposure
cIF Unavoidable - No Redundancy.
'iT Never Considered
. Fallacy: the 3 x 1000/0
+ 1 000/0 of Systems
+ 1000/0 Functional
+ 1 000/0 of the Time
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, Embryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage
Risk Analysis
. R.A. is the science of evaluating
+ Health risk;
+ Environmental risk;
+ Engineerinq risk.
. Includes Epidemiological Data
. Considers "Worst Case Scenarios"
+ The "Down Sides"
+ Durham Takes Opposite Approach
~ij "Best Case Scenario" is NOT Risk Analysis
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, Embryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage
Unanswered Questions
. Probability of major equipment systems
. Likely Duration of Event/Outage
. Expected Emission Levels during Event
. Resultant Exposure to the Population
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, 5mbryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage
Conclusion
. This Concern is not new
+ Raised years ago
. Ignorance or Else?
. Council and Citizens
+ Entitled to know
+ Before further authorizations
HEALTH or Incineration: Hormonal, Embryonic, Ashes, Landfill, Taxes, Heritage