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DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 22, 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 March 1, 2010
PRESENTATIONS
There are no Presentations Scheduled for this Meeting.
DELEGATIONS (List as of Time of Publication)
a) Ken Bromley -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning By-Law 84-63
to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached Lots (Green Martin
Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
b) Kelvin Whalen -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning By-Law
84 63 to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached Lots (Green Martin
Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated January 19, 2010
I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
dated March 9, 2010
I - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated January 19, 2010
I - 4 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated November 11, 2009 and
March 10, 2010
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Council Agenda - 2 - March 22, 2010
I - 5 Linda J. Laliberte, CGA, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority - 2009 Annual Report and Financial Statements
I - 6 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering -Integrity Commissioner
I - 7 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering -Direct Election of the Region of
Durham Chair -Ratification of the 2006 Ballot Question
I - 8 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering -.Direct Election of the Regional
Chair
I - 9 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax -
Direct Election of the Regional Chair
I - 10 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax -
Expedite the 407 East Extension to Highway 35/115
I - 11 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa -Changes to the Municipal Elections
Act
I - 12 Gerry Chaput, P.Eng, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Transportation -Installation of
a Floral Display on Highway 401 in Bowmanville
I - 13 Premier Dalton McGuinty -Waterfront Regeneration Trust's Waterfront
Investment Program
I - 14 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada -New Horizons for Seniors
Program
I - 15 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa -Provincial Growth Plan Conformity
Extension Request
I - 16 Blair Labelle, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - 2010
Ballot Question on Election of the Regional Chair
I - 17 Colih Hunt, Director, Research & Publications, Canadian Nuclear Association -
Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards
I - 18 Tony Janssen, President, Scugog Chamber of Commerce -Support for Nuclear
New Build
I - 19 The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care -
Planned Renovations to Bowmanville Hospital
I - 20 Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham -Nuclear New Build
Council Agenda - 3 - March 22, 2010
I - 21 Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caldeon and Chair, Greater Toronto
Countryside Mayor's Alliance (GTCMA) - Underserviced Area Designation
I - 22 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -Lake Scugog
Environmental Management Plan
I - 23 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -Durham Trail
Co-ordinating Committee (DTCC) 2009 Annual Report, Revised Terms of
Reference and 2010 Workplan
I - 24 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -Annual
Subdivision/Condominium Activity Report
I - 25 Linda Gasser -Incinerator EA, Host Community Agreement and Covanta
Contract
I - 26 J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority (CLOCA) -Appointment of Director, Development Review and
Regulation
I - 27 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog -Direct Election of the Regional Chair
I - 28 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog -Construction of Highway 407 East
I - 29 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa -Ministry of the Environment
Issuance of the Notice of Completion of the Ministry Review for the Durham and
York Residual Waste Study Amended Environmental Assessment
I - 30 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa -Direct Election of the Regional Chair
Receive for Direction
D - 1 William Krueger, Coordinator, Fundraising Events, MS Walk, Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada - 2010 Bowmanville MS Walk
D - 2 Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration -Lincoln M.
Alexander Award 2010
D - 3 Rebecca Fortin, Community Development Coordinator, Community
Development Council Durham -Request for Proclamation of "Day of
Awareness for a Poverty Free Durham"
D - 4 Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English.as a Second Language Association
of Ontario -Request for Proclamation of "English as a Second Language
Week"
Council Agenda - 4 - March 22, 2010
D - 5 Kirsten Schmidt-Chamberlain, Central East Hospice Palliative Care Network -
Request for Proclamation of "Hospice Palliative Care Week"
D - 6 Dave Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and CFO, Veridian
Connections -Note Amending Agreement and Shareholders' Agreement
D - 7 Michael Chappell, One Call to Dig, Project Director, Ministry of Consumer
Services -One Call to Dig System
D - 8 Anthony Wilson-Smith, Vice-President, Communications, Canada Post - 2010
Canada Post Community Literacy Award
D - 9 Jane E. Currie, Co-director, PFLAG Canada, Durham-Oshawa -Request for
Proclamation of "International Day Against Homophobia" and Permission to Fly
Rainbow Flag
D - 10 Gerry Phillips, Chair of Cabinet, Minister Without Portfolio, Responsible for
Seniors - 2010 Senior of the Year Award
D - 11 Jacques Perreault, Manager, Environmental Health, Region of Durham -
Renewal of the Sewage System Management Agreement
D - 12 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Question on the Ballot Re:
To Change the Method of Selecting the Regional Chair
D - 13 Charles Zhao, Managing Partner, CPTrip Service -Sister City Program
D - 14 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Centre -Request for Free- Transit Service for Applefest
D - 15 Humane Society of Durham Region -Request for Financial Assistance
D - 16 Danielle Canfield -Request for Financial Assistance
D -17 J. W. Tiemay, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads Association - Municipal
DataWorks (MDW) Project
D -18 Jeremy-Woodcock -Municipal Policy Regarding Link to Election Candidate's
Website
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 8, 2010
STAFF REPORT(S).
Council Agenda - 5 - March 22, 2010
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
1. Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Woo
WHEREAS the Councils of the Municipality of Clarington and other municipalities
in the Region of Durham should, and do wish to, maintain accountability and
transparency; and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has a Code of Ethics for Members of
Council; and
WHEREAS some municipalities have been creating a position of, or obtaining
professional services of, an Integrity Commissioner to, where appropriate, review
inquiries or complaints with respect to Members of Council and their Code of
Conduct or Code of Ethics; and
WHEREAS it would be more fiscally efficient and consistent for the municipalities
of the Region of Durham to establish and fund a position and services of an
Integrity Commissioner for the Region of Durham and its eight municipalities than
for each municipality to do so.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Clarington requests that:
The Region of Durham establish the position of, or retain the professional
services of, an Integrity Commissioner to serve the Region of Durham and its
eight municipalities; and
2. The mandate of the Integrity Commissioner be to review inquiries or
complaints with respect to matters regulated in the municipalities' Code of
Conduct or Code of Ethics; and
This motion be copied to the Councils of the Region of Durham and its seven
other local municipalities requesting their support and where possible be
considered in the 2010 Regional budget.
2. Moved by Mayor Abemethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS in 2008, Lakeridge Health Bowmanville approached the Municipality
of Clarington seeking $2 million for the Touching Lives Campaign,
WHEREAS Clarington Council denied the request as health care was and still is
considered a provincial responsibility, the cost of which should not be added to
property taxes,
WHEREAS the Bowmanville Memorial Foundation continues to raise funds for
their Touching Lives Campaign,
Council Agenda - 6 - March 22, 2010
WHEREAS a pledge of financial support from the Municipality of Clarington
would be a much needed boost to the fundraising efforts of Bowmanville
Memorial Foundation,
WHEREAS in the event that the Municipality. of Clarington made a pledge of
financial support, such funds would. be applied toward the following areas of the
Touching Lives Campaign: Mammography; Intensive Care Unit; Emergency and
Same Day Surgery/Endoscopy,
WHEREAS the Region of Durham has pledged $750,000 to the Touching Lives
Campaign,
WHEREAS Council deems it appropriate to follow the lead of the Region to
improve the health care facilities for our residents,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
1. THAT The Municipality of Clarington's Council pledges $500,000 towards the
Touching Lives Campaign on the conditions that the said fund be directed to
the aforementioned areas of the Campaign, and
2. THAT the said fund be drawn from the $10 million Host Community
Reserve Fund for the Port Granby Project on the condition that the fund
can only be drawn upon the Government of Canada commences
construction of the new low level radioactive waste management facility
at Port Granby.
3. Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS the health and welfare of our residents is of primary concern to the
Municipality of Clarington;
AND WHEREAS questions and concerns have arisen through the EA process
with respect to the current state of the local air-shed and the potential impact the
proposed energy from waste (EFW) facility may have on local air-shed quality;
AND WHEREAS the Regions of York and Durham proceeded with the
preparation of a site specific Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment that
will be used to inform the strict monitoring program for the facility;
AND WHEREAS it is the intent of the Regions to build a modem, "state-of-the-
art" EFW facility that exceeds the standards and guidelines. established for safety
and human health by the Regulatory Agencies that reviewed the EA;
Council Agenda - 7 - March 22, 2010
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington peer reviewers have provided
comments on how issues were being addressed in the draft Environmental
Assessment, to which the Proponent has responded with clarification and
additional information and commitments within the EA to ensure the health,
welfare and the well-being of Clarington's residents are properly addressed;
AND WHEREAS.the Proponent has in response to comments from the public,
Clarington's peer review and governmental review agencies amended the EA to
seek approval for an EFW facility, sized to accommodate 140,000 tonnes of
residual waste per year;
AND WHEREAS future expansions of the EFW will require a further EA approval
under O. Reg. 101/07 (or applicable legislation at that time);
AND WHEREAS the Municipality's peer review consultants have advised that the
issues they have identified with respect to the impact of the EFW facility on air
quality and the health of Clarington's residents have been addressed by the EA;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington supports the recommendations of
its peer review consultants;
AND WHEREAS the Regulatory Agency technical reviewers have reviewed all of
the documentation and made recommendations to ensure that the proposed
EFW facility will meet or exceed all applicable regulatory standards;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment has the responsibility to ensure the
protection of the environment and to set stringent operating conditions for the
EFW in the Certificate of Approval(s);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington calls
on the Minister of Environment to implement the recommendations made by
Regulatory Agency technical reviewers that will ensure that the health and safety
of Clarington, Durham Region and Ontario residents and FURTHER the
Municipality requests the Ministry circulate the Certificate of Approval
requirements for monitoring to the Municipality for comment during their
development.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Item 11 of Report #2 -Report CLD-005-10 -Ballot Question, RE: Election of
Regional Chair (Tabled March 1, 2010)
BY-LAWS
NOTICES OF MOTION
OTHER INFORMATION
Council Agenda - 8 - March 22, 2010
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Council Meeting Minutes
March 1, 2010
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney, attended until 8:34 p.m.
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended
until 11:21 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended
until 11:21 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
until 11:21 p.m.
Manager of Communication and Marketing, J. Cooke, attended
until 8:34 p.m.
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Deputy Fire Chief, B. Hesson, attended until 8:34 p.m.
Acting Director of Planning Services, F. Langmaid, attended
until 11:21 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano, attended until 11:21 p.m.
Director of Finance/Treasurer N. Taylor, attended until 11:21 p.m.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Foster indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect
to Correspondence Item D - 7.
Mayor Abernethy indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect
to Item #1(e) of Report #2 and delegation. (g) of Richard Ward.
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - March 1, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Abernethy announced the following:
The Ministry of the Environment Review of the Durham/York Residual Waste
Study Amended Environmental Assessment was released on Friday,
February 26, 2010. The Review and Notice of Completion are available for
public review at the Ministry of the Environment offices, the Regional Clerk's
Departments the lower tier municipalities of both Durham and York Regions
and all public libraries in the Regions of Durham and York as well as on
www.ebr.gov.on.ca or the Durham/York Residual Waste Project site. Mayor
Abernethy referenced the conclusion of the study indicating that the Ministry is
satisfied that concerns have been addressed, the Ministry is satisfied with the
Regions' proposed mitigation measures to ensure that any potential impacts
are appropriately managed and that potential environmental effects of the
proposed undertaking can be managed through the commitments made in the
amended EA and in response to the concerns raised during the EA process.
He, along with Councillor Woo, Franklin Wu and Jane Pascoe, attended The
Canadian Nuclear Association Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Ottawa
indicating the Association is celebrating 50 years as a world-wide leader in the
nuclear industry. Mayor Abernethy stated that the Municipality of Clarington
participated as a vendor, the first municipality ever to participate, and this
provided an opportunity to make it clear to suppliers that "Clarington is the
place to be" and to reinforce Clarington's support of the nuclear industry.
Mayor Abernethy announced that this morning he, along with Councillors
Novak, Trim, Foster and Hooper attended a breakfast club sponsored by the
Greater Toronto Marketing Association with the Honourable Brad Duguid,
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, as guest speaker where the Minister
indicated that the Province is very committed to the Clarington Nuclear New
Build project.
Councillor Trim concurred that there is sufficient optimism that the Province is ready
and willing to commence the Nuclear New Build Project and that there are a number
of people working both upfront and behind the scenes to ensure that Clarington is "the
place to be".
Councillor Woo stated that he was pleased to attend the Canadian Nuclear
Association Conference this past week and felt the exhibit by Clarington was timely
and important adding that Clarington was the only host community to formally display
support for the nuclear industry. Councillor Woo felt it was important that
representatives from Clarington were in attendance to meet industry partners face-to-
face and to get the message out that Clarington is open for business and that Durham
Region is Ontario's Energy Capital.
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - March 1, 2010
Councillor Foster expressed appreciation to Sheila Hall and the Clarington Board of
Trade for their efforts regarding the Nuclear New Build at Darlington.
Councillor Foster announced that Shoeless Joe's is now open in Courtice.
Councillor Novak announced that Clarington was specifically identified in Vantage
Magazine offering great insight into things happening. Councillor Novak paid tribute to
all Canadian Olympic athletes and to the young athletes in attendance at tonight's
Council meeting.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
• He reiterated Councillor Trim's comments regarding the Province's willingness
to move forward on the Nuclear New Build Project indicating that the Province
wants to save money for Ontario taxpayers.
• This past weekend Matt Morison from Burketon participated in the Olympic
Games and that he attended a very enjoyable Olympic event at the Enniskillen
Public School.
• An Incinerator Information Session will be held at Faith United Church on
March 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Councillor Trim announced that last Tuesday at the Ontario Good Roads Convention,
Phil Broome, retired Clarington employee, received an award for 35 years of excellent
service.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
Staples office supply store at King Street and Liberty Street will open on
Saturday, March 6, 2010.
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, he, along with Councillor Foster and
Fred Horvath, attended a farewell for Richard Toms at the Visual Arts Centre.
Resolution #C-069-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the order of the Agenda be altered to allow Presentation (b) to occur prior to
Presentation (a).
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - March 1, 2010
Resolution #C-070-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 8, 2010, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Abernethy congratulated the Newcastle Novice Rep Team -Newcastle Stars,
winners of the International Invitational Silver Stick Hockey Championship and
presented congratulatory certificates to Thomas Loudfoot, Carter Watkins,
Conner Sayers, Conner Davies, Trent Yarrow, Ryan Chaffey, Austin Yates,
Max Stapleton, Tim Robinson, Jorden McCool, Tyler McGarvey, Jacob Cavers and
Luke Ladouceur, and to Coaching Staff Jay Summers, Roger Yates, Marc Ladouceur,
Jim Cavers and Tricia McCool. Tracey Yates, Coaching Staff was not in attendance
this evening.
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, addressed Council to provide his
Annual Regional Update including key achievements of 2009 and major tasks facing
the Region in 2010.
Mr. Anderson advised that despite the difficulties of the recession, 2009 was a very
productive year for Regional Council and provided an overview of the following
initiatives:
• Renewal of the Durham Region Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2014, a framework
for identifying goals, balancing priorities, setting objectives and measuring
progress. The new Plan has an overarching focus on sustainability with
objectives under five broad themes - promoting a vibrant economy, protecting
the environment, balancing growth to enable sustainable communities,
promoting a safe, healthy, caring and inclusive community and enhancing
partnerships and continuing service excellence.
Mr. Anderson highlighted the following achievements and upcoming challenges in
relation to the five themes:
Promoting a Vibrant Economy
The decline in the auto sector jobs required efforts to transform and diversify
the economic base. Mr. Anderson reviewed achievements under this theme
including:
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - March 1, 2010
• Relocation and Expansion of Algoma Orchards resulting in a state-of-the
art, zero-waste juicing facility in Clarington .and creating additional jobs in
Durham Region
• The Art of Transition Conference hosted by the Durham Region
Economic and Tourism Department bringing together parties from
various sectors to focus on ways of transforming the Regional economy.
Feedback from participants was used to generate follow-up actions that
are outlined in the premier issue of "Transitions" magazine and on the
Region's website
• Durham Tourism e-newsletter has increased membership subscriptions
to 14,000 and 2010 will see increasing focus on arts and cultural
attractions
• Initiation of the Goods Movement Study to optimize transportation assets
such as roads, rail, ports and airports to better support the agriculture,
energy and manufacturing sectors
• The submission of a bid to the Province by the Durham Strategic Energy
Alliance to create a Research Innovation Centre in Durham to promote
research, commercialization efforts, investment and job growth
• Receipt of unprecedented commitment of federal and provincial funding
for infrastructure and stimulus projects for road, water and waste water
rehabilitation, transit and social housing projects totaling approximately
$200 million creating jobs and long-term investment in community
infrastructure
• The investment of $2.8 million for reconstruction of Regional Road 17
(Mill Street) from Highway 2 to Highway 401; $1 million for rehabilitation
of 3.2 kilometres of Regional Road 20 (Mosport Road) from Middle Road
to Liberty Street, replacement of Black Creek Bridge on Courtice Road,
a $3.2 million project and investment of $1.1 million in traffic control
systems and guiderails at 18 locations in Clarington
Mr. Anderson highlighted the proposed 2010 Regional Roads program and water and
wastewater projects:
• Approximately $2 million for road rehabilitation on Regional Highway 2
and Regional Road 57
• $260,000 for traffic control improvements at 5 locations in Clarington
• $250,000 for preparatory work for the replacement of the Main Street
culvert at the Orono Creek
• Expansion of the Port Darlington Water Pollution Control Plant
• EA for the Courtice trunk sewer to connect new areas of Courtice and
west Bowmanville to the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - March 1, 2010
Promoting and Sustaining the Environment
• The Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change met regularly and
produced a baseline study for tracking the progress of the community's
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction efforts and to develop an action plan
on food security as part of the broader community climate change action
plan
• The Region continues to work with Conservation Authorities and Source
Protection Committees to protect drinking water sources and is among
one of the first municipalities in Ontario to receive its Municipal Drinking
Water License under the Safe Drinking Water Act
Balancing Growth and Establishing Sustainable Communities
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 128 to align the Regional Official
Plan with the Provincial Growth Plan
• Submission of the Environmental Assessment for the proposed Energy-
from-Waste Facility
• Completion of a three-month Clear Bag Pilot Study to increase waste
diversion
• Implementation of weekly blue box pickup and biweekly garbage
collection resulting in an 11 % increase in waste diversion
• Detailed planning for a sustainable community at Seaton including the
EA Regional water, wastewater, roads and transit services
• Finalization of the Region's long-term transit strategy, a key element of
the Region's application for Federal Transit funding this spring
Safe, Healthy, Caring and Inclusive Community
• Durham Regional Police Service achieved the 2"d highest case
clearance rate in Canada for a community of the Region's size
• Conducted largest Emergency Management Exercise in collaboration
with municipal partners
• Issued more than $62 million in Ontario Works benefits
• Repairs, retrofits and new units of affordable rental housing stock will be
undertaken as a result of receiving almost $30 million from the Federal
and Provincial levels of government
• Formation of the Local Immigration and Diversity Partnership Council to
attract and retain the expertise and global connections of new
Canadians
• Launch of a web-based portal to provide education and job information
about the Region in multiple languages
• Accessible Customer Standards Training of more than 2800 Regional
Staff
• Recognition of the Regional Social Services Department by the National
Quality Institute for continuous improvement in service to clients
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - March 1, 2010
Mr. Anderson advised of the importance of partnerships, highlighting the Durham
Strategic Energy Alliance, the Local Immigration and Diversity Partnership, Council
Advisory Committees, social housing providers, community service organizations,
UOIT and Durham College as great examples of partnerships helping to identify
opportunities and to meet community needs. He further advised that the Central East
LHIN and both Hospital Boards are now providing regular updates to Regional Council
to improve communication and that a Regional staff member has been appointed to
the Lakeridge Health Board.
Mr. Anderson summarized by stating that the area municipalities are the Region's
closest partners and that their collective actions and services are most effective when
well coordinated. He congratulated Regional Council on their hard work indicating
that the four-year term provided an opportunity for Council to start and finish some
major projects and that Durham Region is well-positioned for the future.
Mayor Abernethy highlighted the accomplishments of Klaas Schoenmaker and
presented him with a congratulatory certificate in recognition of his retirement from the
Orono Cemetery Board following twenty years of service and for the countless hours
he gave as an active volunteer in the community.
Mayor Abernethy acknowledged the accomplishments of Alf Alldread and presented
him with a congratulatory certificate in recognition of his retirement as a volunteer Fire
Fighter and District Fire Chief, Newcastle Fire Station, following 43 years of service to
the municipality.
Mariano Perini, Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario, expressed personal
congratulations to Alf Alldread for his years of service as a Fire Fighter and District
Chief for Clarington Fire & Emergency Services and presented him with a
congratulatory letter on behalf of the Office of the Fire Marshal.
Chief Gord Weir, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services presented Alf Alldread with
a framed letter in recognition of his exemplary career spanning 43'/2 years of service
to the community.
Ron Foster, Auditor General, City of Oshawa, addressed Council concerning the role
of an Auditor General. Mr. Foster conducted a PowerPoint presentation providing
background information on the establishment of the City of Oshawa's Auditor General
Position, reporting relationships, services provided, the Council-approved mandate,
the 2009 Audit Plan and performance measures. Mr. Foster indicated he performs
audits in the areas of compliance, financial, program orvalue-for-money, information
technology infrastructure, environment and sustainability and other audits as
appropriate. He noted the Auditor General's position is independent of management
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - March 1, 2010
and Council and he is required to meet the standards of the Institute of Internal
Auditors. Mr. Foster reviewed his work plan for 2009 and performance measures
including customer satisfaction, financial performance, operational excellence, value
added and skills maintenance. He confirmed that as a result of audits conducted, the
City of Oshawa has realized contributions to cost savings and revenues in the
amounts of $841,000, $608,000 and $1,003,000 for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009,
respectively.
Resolution #C-071-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed at 9:25 p.m.
DELEGATIONS
Greg Milosh advised prior to the meeting that he would not be addressing Council.
Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Item 19 of Report #2 -Host Community
Agreement. Ms. Gasser read from a February 23, 2009, Clarington This Week article
in which Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer, was quoted as saying "If I don't
agree with the solicitor's comments, I can certainly override his comments, and that's
what I did." Ms. Gasser questions the appropriateness of Mr. Wu's actions concerning
the Host Community Agreement and expressed concern that four Members of Council
failed to ensure that a draft of the agreement would come back to Council prior to
execution. Ms. Gasser stated the Ministry of the Environment review did not consider
public comments on the Amended Environmental Assessment. She also expressed
concern that although Clarington residents requested that a Public Information
Session be held it did not occur and that a proactive Council would have ensured that
there was a commitment to developing a community health baseline and to
undertaking monitoring for the full life of the incinerator and decommissioning and
would have placed human health as a priority. Ms. Gasser requested that the Host
Community Agreement be posted to the municipality's website and again stated that
Council did not have full information prior to signing the Agreement.
Louis Bertrand addressed Council concerning Item 19 of Report #2 -Host Community
Agreement. Mr. Bertrand expressed concern that Council did not have all the facts
before signing the Host Community Agreement and that the Agreement was executed
without input from the Municipal Solicitor. Mr. Bertrand urged Council to support Item
#19 of Report #2 and to obtain a report from the Solicitor to determine if there are any
problems with the Agreement and to reassure the public if there are no problems.
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - March 1, 2010
Terry Dorgan, IBEW Local 894 and Rosemary Yeremian, President, Strategic Insights
Inc. addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I - 19 -Support for Local
Investment in Nuclear Power. Ms. Yeremian stated that she is representing the
Ontario Nuclear New Build Council, anon-.political Council that was formed as a result
of local businesses and associations banding together specifically to push for Nuclear
New Build. She stated there are a number of potential threats to the project and that
there is a real need for their organization to make the economic case for New Build..
Ms. Yeremian stated their collective partnership will create a focus to move forward on
New Build, and will educate the public., noting the project will promote job creation in
the construction and nuclear industries with major economic benefits to both
Clarington and the Region of Durham. She stated they are coordinating their
message with the Organization of CANDU Industries and have also received funding
from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and local trade unions.
Ms. Yeremian urged Council to consider providing funding to their Council to allow the
Council to continue their push for nuclear new build sooner rather than later.
Richard Ward addressed Council concerning Item 1 of Business Arising from Notice of
Motion -Integrity Commissioner. Mr. Ward indicated that he has filed complaints for
many years and that he still does not receive responses to these issues to his
satisfaction. He does not feel that an Integrity Commissioner is the answer and that a
person either has integrity or he or she does not.
Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of
Richard Ward 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 Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Richard Ward addressed Council concerning Item 1(e) of Report #2 -Report
CLD 006-10 -Compliance Audit Costs. Mr. Ward indicated that the audit confirms the
substance and basis of the contraventions in law and that Council is breaching the
public trust in determining that no action be taken.
Mayor Abernethy resumed the chair.
Doug Lindeblom, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the Region of
Durham addressed Council concerning Item I - 9 -Support for Local Investment in
Nuclear Power. Mr. Lindeblom stated he also serves on the Board of Directors for the
Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA) and that his Department works closely with
Sheila Hall and the Clarington Board of Trade. Mr. Lindeblom stressed the
importance of partnerships and expressed appreciation for Clarington's attendance at
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the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference (CAN) in Ottawa. He stated the
industry recognizes the efforts of Council, the Board of Trade and the Region's
Economic Development Department regarding nuclear refurbishment and New Build
and that there has been a great deal of effort over the years in working with the
Province and the Federal Government towards a positive announcement in Durham.
He confirmed that efforts to date will continue to rely on strong community
partnerships between the Board of Trade and that some key members of the Ontario
Nuclear New Build Council are also members of DSEA.
COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence Items I - 23, I - 24 and I - 25 were received as hand outs.
Resolution #C-072-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information, including Hand-Out Items
I - 23, I - 24 and I - 25, be approved, with the exception of Items I - 10, I - 11, I - 14,
I-18and1-20.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Compost Facility Community Relations
Committee dated October 8, 2009
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
February 11, 2010
I - 3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated February 16, 2010
I - 4 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 17, 2010
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated January 21, 2010
I - 6 Francois Maranda, Assistant Chief Statistician, Informatics &
Methodology Field, Statistics Canada, responding to P. M. Madill,
Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, regarding Statistics Canada's use
of the Ontario Road Network data for the 2011 Census, advising that
due to limited time and resources available prior to the 2011 Census,
Statistics Canada have had to prioritize areas for convergence and
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have included six areas only in Ontario in the project for the 2011
Census; indicating that they are not in a position to include the
Regional Municipality of Durham in the convergence project for the
2011 Census; and, encouraging the Region to update the Ontario
Road Network as they will be using the updates to improve Statistics
Canada's road network both before and after the 2011 Census.
I - 7 Greg Ashbee, P.Eng, Manager, Infrastructure Expansion Planning,
Metrolinx, forwarding a Notice of Study Commencement and Public
Information Centre for the construction of a bus maintenance and
storage facility in the City of Oshawa; indicating that the Public
Information Centre will be held on February 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. at the CAW Union Hall at 1425 Phillip Murray Avenue in
Oshawa; and, enclosing the Project Overview highlighting the
purpose, justification, work to be done and the Class Environmental
Assessment Process.
I - 8 Linda Gasser forwarding a copy of her February 3, 2010, delegation
to the Durham Works Committee regarding Regional Report 2010
WR-1 - EFW EA Update expressing concern that incorrect
information was provided in the staff report that should have been
corrected before the report was finalized; suggesting that Regional
Council should investigate the reasoning behind the major
amendment to the EA seeking approval fora 140,000 tpy facility;
questioning the amount of money wasted in attempting to justify a
400,000 tpy incinerator; and, urging Regional Works Committee
members to ask pointed questions to get useful answers and to
provide clear direction to staff to obtain much needed information and
a clear understanding of the issues. Attached to Ms. Gasser's
correspondence is correspondence from Kevin French, Assistant
Deputy Minister, Operations Division, Ministry of the Environment,
clarifying that it is the responsibility of the proponent to respond to all
comments and questions received during the initial public inspection
of the EA and to provide the Ministry with a summary of those
comments and requesting that the minutes of the November 17, 2009
joint meeting of the Region's Finance and Administration and Works
Committee be corrected accordingly.
I - 9 Scott Crawford, Acting Mayor, Town of Ajax, writing to the Canadian
Red Cross, advising that on February 8, 2010, Ajax Town Council
adopted the following resolution pertaining to a Donation for Haiti
Earthquake Relief:
"WHEREAS the country of Haiti experienced a devastating
earthquake on January 12, 2010, resulting in the deaths of over
200,000 people; and
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WHEREAS the survivors are experiencing immense suffering and
face an enormous challenge in rebuilding their lives and communities;
and,
WHEREAS individuals, businesses, organizations, agencies and
governments around the world are responding to provide assistance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Ajax
contribute $6,000 on behalf of all citizens of Ajax to the Canadian Red
Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund."
I - 12 J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) forwarding correspondence from
Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Durham, requesting the Chair of CLOCA to
provide feedback and comments concerning legislation, regulations
and organizational responsibilities of Conservation Authorities and
forwarding a copy of correspondence from Dick Hibma, Chair,
Conservation Ontario, providing a response to Mr. Ouellette's
request. In his response, Mr. Hibma outlined the mandate of
Conservation Authorities in establishing and undertaking programs
designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and
management of natural resources other than gas, oil, coal and
minerals and acknowledged the challenge of balancing the public
interest with individual interests; advising that the Ministry of Natural
Resources recently posted a draft of the proposed "Policies and
Procedures for Conservation Authority Plan Review and Permitting
Activities" developed in response to criticism by the development
industry that Conservation Authorities were extending their influence
beyond their mandate and advising that if approved, the policy will
provide necessary guidance, rationale and timelines to improve the
parties understanding of roles and the process and improve
transparency and accountability; and, advising that Conservation
Authorities are open to dialogue with the Province, municipalities and
other stakeholders which would improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of watershed and natural resources management.
I - 13 R. A. (Bob) Fowler, Land Use Council, forwarding information from
the Peel Federation of Agriculture and the Township of South
Stormont, pointing out a need for review of the role and function of
Conservation Authorities in Ontario; indicating that the Land Use
Council believes such an assessment will help to heal a growing
disconnect between district Conservation Authorities and the
communities they serve; and, requesting Council's support for an
impartial public review of Conservation Authorities in Ontario.
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I - 15 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, forwarding a copy of
correspondence from the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of
Energy and Infrastructure, advising that Mr. O'Toole's letter providing
information about the Municipality of Clarington's resolution regarding
the disposition of surplus school sites was forwarded to him by the
former Minister of Municipal Affairs, Jim Watson; indicating that
Ontario Regulation 444/98 (Disposal of Surplus Real Property) falls
under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and that he has
forwarded a copy of Mr. O'Toole's correspondence to Minister
Dombrowsky. Mr. O'Toole advises that he will inform Council, should
he receive a further reply from the Ministry of Education.
I - 16 PITCH-IN Ontario, extending appreciation to all PITCH-IN ONTARIO
Municipal Participants for 2009; forwarding information on the costs
and benefits of being a patron of Pitch-In; advising that PITCH-IN
ONTARIO provides volunteers with materials, ideas, and incentives to
undertake the challenging task of cleaning and beautifying the
community for free and that patron fees are population-based; and,
forwarding a patron application form.
I - 17 John Bolognone, Acting City Clerk, City of Kingston, advising Council
that on February 2, 2010, the City of Kingston adopted the following
resolution pertaining to debt forgiveness to the nation of Haiti:
"WHEREAS the impoverished island nation of Haiti has recently been
completely devastated by an Earthquake; and,
WHEREAS the Federal Government has agreed to match funds
raised by citizens; and,
WHEREAS it is the call to duty of all citizens and nations to rally to
support our fellow human beings in need after a calamity of this
magnitude;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Kingston
encourage all citizens to donate to recognized charitable and
humanitarian organizations rushing to help in .relief efforts to Haiti;
AND FURTHER THAT due to the immense rebuilding and concerted
effort that will be required to do so successfully, that the City of
Kingston encourages the Federal Government to support the growing
initiative to provide complete debt forgiveness to the nation of Haiti in
order that all funds can be used towards rebuilding the nation of Haiti
in this their greatest hour of need;
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AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be passed along to the Premier
of Ontario, Dalton McGuinty, the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen
Harper, our MPP, John Gerretsen, our MP, Peter Milliken, Leaders of
the Opposition both Federally and Provincially, and all municipalities
with populations over 50,000."
I - 19 Ben Chin, Vice President, Communications, Ontario Power Authority
(OPA), writing to Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of
Trade, responding to Ms. Hall's correspondence advocating support
for local investment in nuclear power; acknowledging OPA's position
in recognizing the value of nuclear power for generating the baseload
electricity the Province needs and their view of nuclear generation as
an important part of the overall portfolio of electricity resources for
Ontario; indicating it is inconsistent with their mandate to explicitly
advocate on behalf of a particular installation or to promote expedited
decisions on the (re)building of Ontario's nuclear fleet; advising they
are confident that the government will proceed in a prudent and
diligent manner to address the many complex issues and seek the
best possible value on behalf of Ontario's ratepayers and taxpayers;
and hoping that the Clarington Board of Trade will demonstrate an
equally passionate interest in seizing the economic opportunity
presented by Ontario's new Feed-in Tariff (FIT and microFlT)
program for its membership within its represented communities.
I - 21 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to Mr. Hubert
Schillings, Chair, Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, advising
that on February 17, 2010, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
(DAAC) 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Workplan:
"a) THAT Report #2010 P-7 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received as the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee's
annual report on its activities in 2009;
b) THAT the Terms of Reference for the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee be revised, as outlined in Attachment 1 to
Report #2010-P-7;
c) THAT the 2010 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
Workplan, outlined in Attachment 2 to Report #2010-P-7, be
approved; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-7 be forwarded to the Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Durham Federation of
Agriculture, the GTA Agricultural Action Committee, and the Area
Municipalities."
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I - 22 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to Mr. David
Middleton, Chair, Durham Environmental Advisory Committee,
advising that on February 17, 2010, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee (DEAC) 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Workplan:
"a) THAT Report #2010 P-8 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received as the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee's
annual report on its activities in 2009;
b) THAT the Terms of Reference for the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee be revised, as outlined in Attachment 1 to
Report #2010-P-8;
c) THAT the 2010 Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
Workplan, outlined in Attachment 2 to Report #2010-P-8, be
approved; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-8 be forwarded to the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee and the Area Municipalities."
I - 23 Linda Gasser writing to Durham Regional Councillors advising that a
draft Host Community Agreement (HCA) regarding the Energy-From-
Waste project was not presented to Clarington Council for review
prior to the Agreement being executed and that there was no public
consultation with Clarington residents as to what should be
considered in the Agreement; expressing concern that Clarington's
Chief Administrative Officer may have opted to override comments
from the Municipal Solicitor, questioning why the HCA was signed in
advance of the decision on the Environmental Assessment and prior
to knowing what conditions of EA approval might be imposed; and,
urging Regional Councillors to request a status update on current
negotiations regarding along-term contract with Covanta and to
provide clear direction to staff to ensure that a draft contract with
Covanta is reviewed by Council prior to execution.
I - 24 The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
extending an invitation to Council to consider nominating an
exceptional individual for the Order of Ontario, Ontario's highest
honour, recognizing individuals for their extraordinary achievements
that have had an impact on their local community, province, country
and beyond. The deadline for nominations is March 16, 2010.
I - 25 Darlene Bastianelli, Memorial Hospital Foundation, thanking Council
for the proposed motion to invest $500,000 in the Memorial Hospital
Foundation fund raising initiatives.
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I - 10 Natalie Rouskov, Project Engineer, Ministry of Transportation, (MTO)
forwarding a Notice of Detail Design Study for the construction of a
new commuter parking lot facility at the northeast quadrant of the
Highway 35/115 and Highway 2 interchange to accommodate
approximately 150 vehicles and to serve as a transit facility with
integrated GO Transit Bus service. Comments are being collected to
assist MTO in meeting the requirements of the Environmental
Assessment Act and are to be submitted by March 15, 2010.
Resolution #C-073-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 from Natalie Rouskov, Project Engineer,
Ministry of Transportation, (MTO), with respect to the Highway 35/115 and
Highway 2 Commuter Parking Lot Facility, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
I - 11 Ann McGuey expressing concern that taxpayers are required to pay
$25 to cover the cost of making required changes to the tax roll and a
$60 fee is charged to receive a photocopy regarding tax arrears when
these are record-keeping functions required to keep the municipality
current and to enable the tax bills to be sent out correctly and are
already funded through the revenue collected through property taxes.
Resolution #C-074-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 from Ann McGuey, with respect to
administration fees, be referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer.
"CARRIED"
I - 14 Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa, acknowledging Conservation
Authorities as an integral part of the successful management of
watershed-based natural resources; advising of the importance of
consulting with the public and gathering expertise from various
organizations and professionals to achieve a balance of the
ecological and social impacts that reflect the concerns of all resource
users; and, requesting Council's comments concerning legislation,
regulations and the organizational responsibilities of the Conservation
Authorities, in order to ensure that the legislation and regulations
governing conservation authorities is the most up-to-date, streamlined
and practicable as possible.
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Resolution #C-075-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 from Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa, with
respect to legislation and regulations governing Conservation Authorities, be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
I - 18 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Economic Development Officer,
Clarington Board of Trade/Office of Economic Development, writing to
Mr. William Short, Clerk of the Committee, forwarding pre-budget
comments indicating that the Federal and Provincial governments
have done a great deal of work in supporting the road infrastructure
program, and that community and "shovel ready" project support has
been a great asset to communities in creating short term employment
opportunities; stating it is essential that a long term and self
sustaining approach also be considered; and, recommending that
programs be developed to support the servicing of employment lands
in communities which will provide opportunities for development and
long term jobs, create development revenue and a continued tax
stream to allow communities to generate revenue to independently
manage infrastructure maintenance.
Resolution #C-076-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item I - 18 from Sheila Hall, Executive Director,
Economic Development Officer, Clarington Board of Trade/Office of Economic
Development, with respect to Provincial financial support for servicing of
employment lands, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
I - 20 Ric McGee, Mayor, City of Kawartha Lakes, writing to the Honourable
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, endorsing the choice of
Darlington Nuclear Generating Plant as the host operator for two new
nuclear reactors; reiterating the City of Kawartha Lakes' support for
Premier McGuinty's leadership on this important matter; and, urging
the government to keep the momentum going for these investment
interests to flourish, help Ontario's economy blossom in these hard
times and provide high quality jobs.
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Resolution #C-077-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I - 20 from Ric McGee, Mayor, City of Kawartha
Lakes, with respect to support for Nuclear New Build at Darlington Generating
Station, be endorsed; and
THAT a letter of appreciation be forwarded Mayor Ric McGee thanking the City
of Kawartha Lakes for endorsing Nuclear New Build at Darlington Generating
Station.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Items D - 14 and D - 15 were received as hand outs.
Councillor Foster stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
Item D - 7 as he has a business relationship with one of the principals of Collis and
Reed Research and refrained from voting on the correspondence.
Resolution #C-078-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 8 and Hand-Out Items D - 14 and D - 15, be
approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board,
requesting a transfer of $3,000 from the Sturch Estate in the
Bowmanville Museum Reserve Funds to the Clarington Museums
and Archives, which was approved as part of the budget process, in
order to close the Museum's 2009 accounting books.
(Transfer of $3,000 from the Sturch
Estate in the Bowmanville Museum
Reserve Funds to the Clarington
Museums and Archives Board
approved)
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D - 2 Matt Ellis, expressing concern relating to pedestrian safety and vehicular
traffic on Port of Newcastle Drive and forwarding a petition of area
residents in support of the installation of a four-way stop at the
intersection of Port of Newcastle Drive and Stillwell Lane. The
correspondence indicates that residents are looking at this petition as a
starting point and are welcoming the prospect of visiting additional
problem areas and opportunities for improvement in the future.
Additional correspondence was also received from Mr. Ellis clarifying that
while speeding is of concern, the main issue is with the lack of safe
crossings on Port of Newcastle Drive and questioned why the
convenience factor for those driving outweighs the safety factor for those
who are walking.
(Correspondence and petition referred to
the Director of Engineering Services)
D - 3 J. Black, Secretary, Newcastle Downtown BIA requesting Council to
provide $3,937.50 from the West End Development Funding for the
purpose of hydro expenses relating to banner and wreaths for the BIA.
(Funding in the amount of $3,937.50 from
the Newcastle Downtown BIA Reserve
Fund approved)
D - 4 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville
Business Centre, requesting approval for the closure of King Street from
Scugog Road to George Street, Temperance Street from Church Street
to the hole in the wall, and Division Street from the municipal parking lot
entrance to the Royal Bank parking lot for the following 2010 events:
Maple Festival and Friday, April 30, at 8:00 p.m.
All That Jazz (Temperance Street from King
Street to Church Street) and as
above from 9:00 p.m. until Saturday, May
1, at 7:30 p.m.
Fabulous Fifties Festival Friday, June 18 (Temperance
Street from King Street to Church Street
from 4:00 p.m. until
11:00 p.m.) and as above on
Saturday, June 19 from 5:00 a.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
August Moonlight Madness Friday, August 13, from 5:00 p.m.
until August 14 at 12:30 a.m.,
as above
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Apple Festival and Craft Sale Friday, October 15 (Temperance
Street from King Street to the hole
in the wall at 7:00 p.m.,
Temperance Street from King
Street to Church Street at
8:00 p.m.) and as above from
9:00 p.m. until Saturday, October 16 at
8:00 p.m.
Christmas Moonlight Magic Friday, December 3 (Temperance Street
from King Street to Church Street at 4:30
p.m.) and as above
from 5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.;
requesting permission to close the 20 King Street East parking
lot from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on April 3rd to facilitate the Easter
Egg Hunt and Lion's Club Easter Brunch;
requesting permission to close King Street from Scugog Road to George
Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to the hole in the wall,
and Division Street from the municipal parking lot entrance to the Royal
Bank Parking Lot on Saturday, June 5th from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for
the "Motorcycle Ride for Our Heroes",anew event for 2010; and,
requesting that free transit service be arranged in Bowmanville from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. during the Apple Festival and Craft Sale on
October 16th
(Road closures approved provided
organizers apply for and obtain a road
occupancy permit from the Engineering.
Services Department)
D - 5 Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, advising
that nominations for the Newcomer Champion Awards, a program
recognizing outstanding individuals or groups who contribute to the
understanding and sharing of Ontario's cultural diversity and provide
welcoming communities for the benefit of newcomers, are being
accepted until March 15, 2010. Nomination forms and information
on the awards is available on the Ministry's website at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk to place information
. on the municipal website)
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D - 6 Residents of Rowe Street and North Station Street, Orono,
requesting that the gate to the Orono Fair Grounds be closed at the
Rowe Street entrance to address safety issues of vehicles travelling
at high rates of speed on Rowe Street; acknowledging that the gate
will need to be open during certain times of the year, i.e. the fair in
September; and, questioning why Rowe Street is open year-round
when there is a "No Exit" sign posted that would indicate that Rowe
Street is not a through road.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 7 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Board of Management, Historic
Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre, forwarding a copy of the
proposal by Collis and Reed Research to assess customer shopping
in downtown Bowmanville; and, requesting $6,000, plus applicable
taxes, held by the municipality in escrow, for the Postal Code Survey
and Downtown Festival Survey.
(Approval of transfer of $6,000, plus
applicable taxes, from the
Bowmanville BIA Reserve Fund)
D - 8 Mayor Michael Harding, City of Woodstock, providing details of the
"Power Pledge Community Challenge" Campaign to be launched
during Earth Week, 2010, with challenge day to take place on
Wednesday, August 11th; highlighting the concept of the campaign -
families committing to be energy smarter by pledging to take action;
advising of two award categories -Participation Category and
Megawatt Reduction Category; and, indicating that participants will
be eligible to win $10,000 to be put toward a renewable energy
project of their choice. Further details regarding the event will be
forthcoming.
(Correspondence referred to the
Clarington Living Green Community
Advisory Committee)
D - 14 Grant Algar requesting an extension until July 30, 2010, to Building
Permit No. 08.0509 for 4327 Fices Road, due to reliability of various
trades.
(THAT Grant Alger be granted an
extension to July 30, 2010, for the
use of temporary living quarters at
4327 Fices Road, subject to signing a
further letter of undertaking)
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D - 15 Andrew Massey, Secretary, Mosport International Karting
Association, requesting that the following roads be closed Friday,
June 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.:
Uptown Avenue, Clarington Blvd (north of Uptown) and Stevens
Road (east of Clarington Blvd and west of Regional Road 57). The
municipal lot on the northeast corner of Uptown Ave and Clarington
Blvd is requested to be used as well.
(Approved, provided that the
organization applies for and obtains a
Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 9 Valentine Lovekin, Solicitor on behalf of Newcastle Recycling Ltd.,
William Hale and James Hale, requesting to meet with Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer to discuss settlement opportunities
regarding litigation pending before the Court of Appeal.
Resolution #C-079-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the request from Valentine Lovekin, Solicitor on behalf of Newcastle
Recycling Ltd., William Hale and James Hale, to meet with Franklin Wu, Chief
Administrative Officer be endorsed.
(See Following Motion)
Resolution #C-080-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 from Valentine Lovekin, Solicitor on behalf of
Newcastle Recycling Ltd., William Hale and James Hale, be referred to the end
of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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D - 10 Kerry Meydam forwarding a copy of the Town of Oakville's staff
report and new Health Protection Air Quality By-law regulating fine
particulate matter; indicating that Municipalities are authorized under
the Municipal Act, 2001 to pass legislation identifying public
nuisances and to protect the health, safety and well-being of its
citizens as long as it does not conflict with Provincial legislation;
advising that as neither the Province nor the Federal Government
have yet to regulate PM2.5, the Region or the Municipality has the
right to create their own solution; and, requesting that Council
consider implementing a by-law in Clarington specifically targeting
PM2.5. Ms. Meydam also expresses concern that Courtice has the
highest NO2 levels when compared to Windsor, Sarnia, Oakville
Hamilton and Toronto and that this is only one example of hidden
information in Appendices that was never included in any of the
Consultant's presentations to Council or Committee prior to the
approval of the incinerator and EA studies.
Resolution #C-081-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 from Kerry Meydam, with respect to an Air
Quality By-law, be received for information.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-082-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 from Kerry Meydam, with respect to an Air
Quality By-law, be referred to staff for a report back within a reasonable
timeframe.
"CARRIED"
D - 11 Holly Abraham, Chairman, Sport Alliance of Ontario, advising that
sportalliance is currently seeking bid submissions for the 2012
Ontario Winter Games; forwarding a copy of the Ontario Games Bid
Guidelines and encouraging the municipality to be a part of the 2012
Ontario Winter Games; and, indicating that sportalliance staff are
available to assist with any questions regarding the bid process.
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Resolution #C-083-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 from Holly Abraham, Chairman, Sport
Alliance of Ontario, with respect to Ontario Games Program, be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
D - 12 Ken Willis, Secretary, Newcastle/Bond Head Ratepayers'
Association, requesting a by-law be adopted to prohibit feeding
geese at Bond Head Beach and that a sign be posted at the beach
to discourage the feeding; expressing concern that a facility for the
disposal of household hazardous waste has been postponed and
that there are no plans in the near future for a disposal site; and,
requesting a meeting with staff to discuss additional tree planting on
Mill Street.
Resolution #C-084-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 from Ken Willis, Secretary, Newcastle/Bond
Head Ratepayers' Association, with respect to feeding of geese at Bond Head
Beach, Household Hazardous Waste Facility and additional tree planting, be
referred to staff for a report.
"CARRIED"
D - 13 Shirley Plaunt, Deputy Clerk, Town of Gravenhurst, advising Council
that on February 2, 2010, the Town of Gravenhurst adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the Ombudsman Act:
"WHEREAS the Ombudsman is the "citizen representative" and the
Office of the Ombudsman is responsible for responding to complaints
affecting government organizations save and except hospitals, long-
term care facilities and children's aid societies;
AND WHEREAS the Office of the Ombudsman has been advocating
since 1975 to include hospitals, under the jurisdiction of the
Ombudsman, but to date, Ontario remains the only Province in
Canada who's Ombudsman has no jurisdiction over hospitals and
long-term care facilities;
AND WHEREAS hospitals spend more than $20 billion in public
money every year in Ontario;
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March 1, 2010
AND WHEREAS whether overseeing the police, the military or the
Provincial government, Mr. Marin has stated one of the beliefs that's
closest to his heart is that these bodies don't exist for their own ends.
They exist to serve the public. The public also has great expectations
of the checks and balances that exist to keep the system functioning
as it should;
AND WHEREAS the historical reason for not including hospitals
under the Ombudsman Act is extremely weak and is based on the
fact they do not fall under the definition because they have their own
elected boards;
AND WHEREAS a municipal "board of directors" is directly elected by
the public and the hospital board is not;
AND WHEREAS the Office of the Ombudsman is quoted as saying
"Ontario is the only province in Canada whose Ombudsman does not
have a mandate to oversee hospitals. Despite this, the
Ombudsman's Office receives many serious complaints about
hospitals every year that cannot be investigated. A total of 276
complaints about hospitals were received in fiscal 2007-2008";
AND WHEREAS the time has come for the Government of Ontario to
include hospitals under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman Act to
ensure a high level of health care, fiscal responsibility, accountability,
openness and transparency;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of Gravenhurst hereby petitions the Premier of Ontario to take
the necessary steps in a timely manner to amend the Ombudsman
Act to include hospitals under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman;
AND FURTHER THAT in the event the Premier responds negatively,
the Council of the Town of Gravenhurst respectfully requests and
expects a full and complete explanation as to why the Province will
not amend the Act as requested;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all
municipalities in the Province of Ontario for support;
AND THAT the appropriate persons be so notified of this action;
AND THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long-Term
Care, Speaker of the Ontario Legislature, District of Muskoka MPPs,
Ontario's Ombudsman, Chief Medical Officer of Health, aIPHa, and all
Ontario boards of health and municipalities be so advised."
Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - March 1, 2010
Resolution #C-085-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Town of Gravenhurst, with respect to the
Ombudsman Act, be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 -General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 19,
2010.
Resolution #C-086-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 19,
2010 be approved, subject to Item #1 (a) being corrected to read `FND-005-10 -
2011 to 2014 Operating and Capital Forecast', with the exception of Item #2.
"CARRIED"
Item 2
Resolution #C-087-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Item #2 of Report #1 -Report CAO-002-10 -Change in Legal Services - 2010
Budget, be tabled for six weeks.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-088-10
Moved by Councillor Trim., seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CAO-002-10 be received;
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to implement in-house legal
service in 2010 and to phase out the current legal service arrangement with Mr.
Dennis Hefferon;
THAT the Corporate Organization. structure be amended to have Mr. Hefferon and the
future staff solicitor report to the Chief Administrative Officer;
Council Meeting Minutes - 27 - March 1, 2010
THAT the costs related to the establishment of an in-house Legal Department be
reallocated from various departmental legal accounts, and the projected saving of
$150,000 be included in the 2010 budget; and
THAT Mr. Wefferon be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Report #2 -General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 22,
2010.
Resolution #C-089-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 22,
2010 be approved, with the exception of Items #1(e), #11, and #19.
"CARRIED"
Item 19
Resolution #C-090-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Municipal Solicitor report to Council regarding the Host Community
Agreement for the Energy from Waste Project and whether there are any legal
concerns.
"MOTION LOST LATER IN THE
MEETING"
Resolution #C-091-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the meeting be extended until 11:30 p.m. in order to complete the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 28 - March 1, 2010
The foregoing Resolution #C-090-10 was then put to a vote and LOST ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Pecunia Interest
Councillor Foster
Councillor Hoo er
Councillor Novak
Councillor Robinson
Councillor Trim
Councillor Woo
Ma or Aberneth
Item 11
Resolution #C-092-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Item 11 of Report #2 -Report CLD-005-10 -Ballot Question, RE: Election of
Regional Chair be tabled until the next Council Meeting
"CARRIED"
Deputy Mayor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 1(e) of Report #2 -
Delegation of Mr. Richard Ward, Report CLD-006-10 -Compliance Audit Costs, 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 refrained from discussion and voting on this
matter.
Item 1 e
Resolution #C-093-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report CLD-006-10 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Abernethy resumed the chair.
Council Meeting Minutes - 29 -
STAFF REPORT(S)
March 1, 2010
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C-094-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Items 1 & 2 of Business Arising from Notice of Motion be tabled until the next
regular meeting of Council
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-095-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the Presentation of Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham,
be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-096-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Presentation of Ron Foster, Auditor General, City of Oshawa, be received
with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-097-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the delegations of Terry Dorgan, IBEW Locat 894 and Rosemary Yeremian,
President, Strategic Insights Inc., with respect to support for local investment in
nuclear power, be referred to the Director of Community Services to determine if the
request for funding qualifies under the Municipal Grant Program.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 30 - March 1, 2010
Resolution #C-098-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Doug Lindeblom, Director of Economic Development and
Tourism, Region of Durham, be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-099-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2010-018 to 2010-021 inclusive;
2010-018 Being a by-law to amend By-aw 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board)
2010-019 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(1317870 Ontario Ltd. & 1317871 Ontario Ltd.)
2010-020 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and- John Howard Society,
Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the leased
space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON
2010-021 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Community Living, Oshawa/Clarington, Oshawa, Ontario, to
enter into agreement. for the leased space at 132 Church
Street, Bowmanville, ON; and
THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - March 1, 2010
OTHER INFORMATION
Councillor Robinson requested that staff further investigate the installation of an
Independent Pedestrian Signal crossing in the vicinity of the library on King Avenue in
Newcastle.
Mayor Abernethy expressed appreciation, on behalf of Council, to Jennifer Stone,
Reporter for Clarington This Week and wished her well in her future endeavours.
Resolution #C-100-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed to consider a matter of litigation or potential litigation, including
matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 11:25 p.m.
Mayor Abernethy 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-101-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the correspondence of Valentine Lovekin regarding litigation between the
Municipality of Clarington and Newcastle Recycling Ltd. be received; and
THAT the request of Mr. Lovekin for William and James Hale to meet with
Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer to explore settlement opportunities be
denied.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Abernethy and Councillor Foster stated disclosures of pecuniary interest earlier
in the meeting and refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law.
Council Meeting Minutes - 32 - March 1, 2010
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-102-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2010-022, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 1St day of March, 2010; and
THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-103-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:27 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS
March 22, 2010
a) Ken Bromley -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning .
By-Law 84=63 to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached
Lots (Green Martin Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
b) Kelvin Whalen -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning
By-Law 84-63 to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached
Lots (Green Martin Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
March 22, 2010
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated January 19,
2010. (Copy attached)
I - 2 Minutes of the .Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated March 9, 2010. (Copy attached)
I - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated January 19,
2010. (Copy attached)
I - 4 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated November 11, 2009
and March 10, 2010. (Copies attached)
I - 5 Linda J. Laliberte, CGA, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer,
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, forwarding a copy of the
Authority's 2009 Annual Report and Financial Statements.
I - 6 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to P. Madill,
Regional Clerk, advising that on February 16, 2010, the City of
Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to an Integrity
Commissioner:
"WHEREAS the Councils of the City of Pickering and other
municipalities in the Region of Durham should, and do wish to,
maintain accountability and transparency; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has a Code of Practice for Members
of Council; and
WHEREAS some municipalities. have been creating a position of, or
obtaining professional services of, an Integrity Commissioner to,
where appropriate, review inquiries or complaints with respect to
Members of Council and their Code of Conduct or Code of Practice;
and
WHEREAS it would be more fiscally efficient and consistent for the
municipalities of the Region of Durham to establish and fund a
position and services of an Integrity Commissioner for the Region of
Durham and its eight municipalities than for each municipality to do
so.
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 22, 2010
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Pickering requests that:
1. The Region of Durham establish the position of, or retain the
professional services of, an Integrity Commissioner to serve the
Region of Durham and its eight municipalities;
2. The mandate of the Integrity Commissioner be to review inquiries
or complaints with respect to matters regulated in the
municipalities' Code of Conduct or Code of Practice; and
3. This motion be copied to the Councils of the Region of the Region
of Durham and its seven other local municipalities, requesting their
support and where possible be considered in the 2010 Regional
budget."
I - 7 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to the
Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
advising that on February 16, 2010, the City of Pickering adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the Direct Election of the Region of
Durham Chair -Ratification of the 2006 Ballot Question:
"WHEREAS the position of Chair of the Regional Municipality of
Durham has considerable responsibility, influence and authority over
numerous public policy and service issues affecting all residents,
businesses and electors in the Region of Durham; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario may determine that the Chair
of the Regional Municipality of Durham shall be directly elected by a
general vote of all electors in the Region; and
WHEREAS Pickering Council passed Resolution #214/05 that a
public meeting and by-law to place :the following question on the
November 2006 City of Pickering election ballot be scheduled and
that the City Clerk initiate the required process outlined in the
Municipal Elections Act:
Should the Council of the City of Pickering approve the following
resolution?
"THAT the Government of Ontario enact a regulation requiring the
direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham.
YES or NO"; and
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - March 22, 2010
WHEREAS this question was placed on the ballot in November 2006
and the result was that 89% responded "yes" supporting the election
of the Regional Chair.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT consistent with the
results of the ballot question, the City of Pickering requests that the
Government of Ontario enact a regulation requiring the direct election
of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham.
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and the municipalities in the Region of
Durham."
I - 8 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to the
Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
advising that on February 16, 2010, the City of Pickering adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the Direct Election of the Regional
Chair:
"WHEREAS the citizens of Pickering, Oshawa and Ajax voted by an
aggregate 89.24% that the position of Regional Chair be chosen by
direct election; and
WHEREAS the remaining Durham Regional Municipalities of Whitby,
Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge have an opportunity to go to
the electorate in the October 2010 municipal election and seek the
opinion of their citizens on this important issue of accountability; and
WHEREAS to bring about a change to directly elect the Regional
Chair in the 2014 municipal election, the Region must first request
that the Province of Ontario make a regulation under the Municipal
Act, 2001 authorizing such a change; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council for the City of
Pickering reaffirms its position (By-Law # 6632/06) and that of its
citizens on the matter of supporting direct election of the Regional
Chair and that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be
informed; and
THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Municipalities of
Whitby, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge requesting that a
question. be put on their ballot on whether their citizens support direct
election of the Regional Chair; and
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 22, 2010
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Durham Regional Council
for their endorsement."
I - 9 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, writing to P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham,
advising that on February 22, 2010, the Town of Ajax adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Direct Election of the Regional Chair:
"THAT Council endorse the Notice of Motion on the March 10, 2010
Regional Council agenda that would authorize Regional Council to
consider a By-law that would place a question regarding the method
of selecting the Regional Chair on the October 25, 2010 regular
election ballots of all lower-tier municipalities in the Region.."
I - 10 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, writing to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario,
advising that on February 22, 2010, the Town of Ajax adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the 407 East Extension to Highway
35/115:
"THAT the resolution of the Municipality of Clarington asking that the
completion of the 407 East extension be expedited, be endorsed."
I - 11 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Honourable
Jim Bradley, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that
on February 22, 2010, the City of Oshawa adopted the following
resolution pertaining to changes to the Municipal Elections Act:
"WHEREAS the budget is important during each and every year
during a Council's term; and,
WHEREAS a budget should never be used for political purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Oshawa ask that
the Municipal Elections Act be changed so that candidates cannot
register until after March 30 of the election year, thereby allowing the
people's business to be conducted first and foremost; and
THAT this motion be forwarded to the Province of Ontario, area
municipalities, the Region of Durham, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities."
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - March 22, 2010
I - 12 Gerry Chaput, P.Eng, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Transportation,
writing to John R. O'Toole, MPP Durham, regarding the installation of
a floral display on Highway 401 in Bowmanville; indicating that in
accordance with policy on Decorative Municipal Displays included in
the recently completed Ontario Traffic Manual -Book 8: Guide &
Information Signs, the Ministry of Transportation permits one
Decorative Municipal Display for each direction of travel for upper,
lower and single tier municipalities, First Nations territories and
formerly incorporated communities; that qualified municipalities are
able to offer their option to install a display to a township or hamlet
within their boundary; and, that Clarington is able to offer one or both
of its decorative municipal displays to the community of Bowmanville.
I - 13 Premier Dalton McGuinty, thanking Council for sharing its views and
feedback regarding the Waterfront Regeneration Trust's Waterfront
Investment Program; and, indicating that he and his colleagues
recognize and appreciate the beneficial impacts of creating a
continuous waterfront trail -from the regeneration of the Lake Ontario
waterfront to the revitalization of lakeside community economies.
I - 14 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announcing the
New Horizons for Seniors Program, a federal government initiative
providing funds to non-profit organizations, to enable seniors to share
their knowledge, wisdom and experience with others, to improve
facilities for seniors' programs and activities, and to raise awareness
of elder abuse. Funding is available under the categories of
Community Participation and Leadership, Capital Assistance and
Elder Abuse Awareness. The application deadline is April 16, 2010.
I - 15 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Honourable
Jim Bradley, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the
Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure,
advising that on February 22, 2010, the City of Oshawa adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Provincial Growth Plan Conformity
Extension Request:
"WHEREAS the Places to Grow Act, 2005 required municipal official
plans to be amended to implement the provisions of the Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan) by June 16, 2009;
and,
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - March 22, 2010
WHEREAS on February 2, 2009 City Council passed a resolution
requesting the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing grant an extension to the June 16,
2009 deadline for the City to amend the Oshawa Official Plan to
conform with the Growth Plan to an appropriate date following the
approval, or resolution of any appeals, of an amendment to the
Durham Regional Official Plan that implements the provisions of the
Growth Plan; and,
WHEREAS on June 15, 2009 the Minister of Energy and
Infrastructure granted the City a new deadline of June 16, 2010 for
the City to amend its Official Plan to conform with the Growth Plan;
and,
WHEREAS in June 2009 the Region of Durham adopted Regional
Official Plan Amendment '128 (ROPA 128) to implement the Growth
Plan and forwarded it to the Province for approval; and,
WHEREAS the Province has yet to issue a decision on ROPA 128
and it is unknown when a decision will be rendered; and,
WHEREAS the City cannot adopt an amendment to the Oshawa
Official Plan to implement ROPA 128 prior to final approval of ROPA
128 by the Province or the Ontario Municipal Board, as the case may
be; and,
WHEREAS the notice requirements under the Planning Act now
preclude the ability of the City to deliver prior to the June 16, 2010
deadline an amendment to the City's Official Plan to implement the
Growth Plan and aProvincially-approved ROPA 128; and,
WHEREAS the 2010 municipal election will also affect the timing of
approval of amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan; and,
WHEREAS other Durham municipalities (e.g. Whitby and Clarington)
will also be requesting extensions to implement the Growth Plan;
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - March 22, 2010
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT due to the unknown timing for the Province's decision on
ROPA 128, the Council of the City of Oshawa requests the
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing to grant an extension to the June 16, 2010
deadline for the City to amend the Oshawa Official Plan to
conform with the Growth Plan and the final approval of ROPA 128
to April 30, 2011; and,
2. THAT a copy of the Council resolution be forwarded to the
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing; and,
3. THAT a copy of the Council resolution be forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham and the Durham Region area
municipalities for information.
THAT in the event the Province grants the City's request for an
extension to the deadline, at least one public meeting be held in the
Columbus community." ,
I - 16 Blair Labelle, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising Council that on February 16, 2010, the Town of Ajax
received the municipality's correspondence regarding the 2010 Ballot
Question on Election of the Regional Chair for information.
I - 17 Colin Hunt, Director, Research & Publications, Canadian Nuclear
Association, forwarding the 2010 Call for Nominations for the
Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards, in recognition of the
accomplishments of individuals in several categories who have
contributed to the advancement of nuclear energy in Canada; and,
advising that the deadline for nominations has been extended to
April 1, 2010.
I - 18 Tony Janssen, President, Scugog Chamber of Commerce, writing to
the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, endorsing the
choice of Darlington Nuclear Generating Station as the choice site for
New Nuclear Build and congratulating the Province on its plan to
secure energy sources and for choosing Ontario Power Generation
as the operator for two new nuclear reactors at Darlington.
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - March 22, 2010
I - 19 The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term
Care, acknowledging Council's correspondence regarding planned
renovations to Bowmanville Hospital; advising that the Ministry has
been working with Lakeridge Health Corporation (LHC) on capital
proposals across various sites and in prioritizing capital projects;
indicating that due to fiscal constraints and demand for capital
funding, the Ministry has advised LHC that the Whitby site fire retrofit
work has been prioritized ahead of other LHC capital project requests
including the project request for renovations in select clinical
departments at LHC Bowmanville; and, assuring Council that the
Ministry continues to prioritize capital project work at LHC and across
the province, recognizing the needs at the Bowmanville Hospital.
I - 20 Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources,
advising the Region of Durham is "Ontario's Energy Capital" and the
success of the nuclear industry is critical to not only the Region's
economic well-being, but across Ontario and Canada; acknowledging
that the province has committed to continue to build a clean, reliable
and safe supply of electricity and remains committed to moving
•forward with nuclear new build at Darlington Nuclear Generating
Station; and, formally requesting a meeting with the Minister and
interested stakeholders with a view to seeing nuclear new build move
forward expeditiously.
I - 21 Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caldeon and Chair, Greater
Toronto Countryside Mayor's Alliance (GTCMA) writing to the
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, expressing concern
that proposed changes to the Underserviced Area Designation
Program will greatly affect Alliance member communities' ability to .
secure family physicians as they are being combined with larger GTA
municipalities for the purposes of this program, and that rural
municipalities do not have an equal ability to draw and retain
physicians as do those municipalities; expressing concern that the
Province's comprehensive consultation with key stakeholders did not
benefit from the collective views of the Mayor's of the GTCMA,
despite attempts of the Alliance in organizing a meeting on behalf of
the GTCMA with the Minister of Health and Long Term Care since
last October; and, stating that although the decision regarding
changes to the Underserviced Area Designation program has been
made, the Alliance feels that it is important that the Minister be aware
that the GTCMA made every reasonable attempt to contribute to the
decision and that it appears to the Alliance that receiving their input
was not a priority with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - March 22, 2010
I - 22 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing
to Mr. Rob Messervey, Kawartha Conservation, advising that on
March 10, 2010, Regional Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan:
"a) THAT the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan
(November 2009) be endorsed in principle, subject to the
comments in Report #2010-P-12 of the Commissioner of
Planning and further discussions on implementation mechanisms
and funding sources;
b) THAT Regional staff continue to work with staff from the
Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, other municipalities,
agencies and stakeholders as appropriate, to clarify
implementation mechanisms and funding arrangements; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-12 be forwarded to the
Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, the Township of
Scugog, the Township of Brock, and the City of Kawartha Lakes."
I - 23 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing
to Mr. Terry Clayton, Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee, advising
that on March 10, 2010, Regional Council adopted. the following
resolution pertaining to the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee
(DTCC) 2009 Annual Report, Revised Terms of Reference and 2010
Workplan:
"a) THAT Report #2010-P-13 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received as the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee's annual
report on its activities in 2009;
b) THAT the Terms of Reference for the Durham Trail Co-ordinating
Committee be revised, as outlined in Attachment 1 to Report
#2010-P-13;
c) THAT the 2010~Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Workplan,
as outlined in Attachment 2 to Report #2010-P-13, be approved;
and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-13 be forwarded to the Durham
Trail Co-ordinating Committee and the area municipalities."
Summary of Correspondence - 10 - March 22, 2010
I - 24 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 10, 2010, Regional Council adopted
the following resolution pertaining to the Annual subdivision/
Condominium Activity Report:
"a) THAT Report #2010-P-14 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-14 be forwarded to the area
municipalities."
I - 25 Linda Gasser, forwarding a copy of her delegation to Regional
Council of March 10, 2010, regarding the Incinerator EA, the Host
Community Agreement and the Covanta contract; providing links to
various websites regarding essential air pollution-health risk
information; advising that other municipalities such as Oakville and
Mississauga are acting in the public interest, are taking a proactive
role in protecting the health of their citizens and are openly sharing
information with their residents; expressing concern that the Host
Community Agreement is inconsistent with the advice provided by
Dr. Kyle in recommending that independent ambient air and soil
testing be conducted; and, requesting that Regional Council provide
additional direction to staff to ensure that a draft Covanta contract is
forwarded to Council for review prior to execution.
I - 26 J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA), announcing the appointment of
Chris Darling as Director, Development Review and Regulation for
CLOCA, effective March 29, 2010.. Chris has extensive experience in
planning having worked in both the Planning Departments of the
Region of Durham and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
- 27 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that on
February 16, 2010, the Township of Scugog received the
municipality's correspondence regarding the direct election of the
Regional Chair for information.
- 28 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that on
February 16, 2010, the Township of Scugog endorsed the
municipality's resolution supporting the construction of the 407 East
Extension to Highway 35/115 without any staging or phasing.
- 29 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to Gavin Battarino,
Project Officer, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch,
Ministry of the Environment advising that on March 8, 2010, Oshawa
Summary of Correspondence - 11 - March 22, 2010
City Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Ministry of
the Environment Issuance of the Notice of Completion of the Ministry
Review for the Durham and York Residual Waste Study Amended
Environmental Assessment:
"THAT the Ministry of the Environment be advised in respect to its
review of the Durham and York Residual Waste Study Amended
Environmental Assessment:
THAT the City of Oshawa continues to oppose the construction of
an Energy From Waste. (incinerator) Facility in the Municipality of
Clarington; and
2. THAT the City of Oshawa considers the Environmental
Assessment Review process and public consultation to be
insufficient to support such a project; and
3. THAT the City of Oshawa urges the Ministry to:
a) Reject the Environmental Assessment application, or
b) Failing that decision, to require the Region of Durham to
redo the Environmental Assessment process by looking at
all options beyond incineration and to ensure full and
effective public consultation in all member municipalities in
the Region of Durham; and
THAT copies of the resolution be sent to the Regions of Durham and
York, their member municipalities, their MPs and MPPs and to the
leaders of the political parties in the Ontario Legislature and Canadian
Parliament."
I - 30 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that on
March 8, 2010, Oshawa City Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Direct Election of the Regional Chair:
"THAT the City of Oshawa support the Municipality of Clarington
placing a question on their 2010 municipal election ballot regarding
the direct election of the Regional Chair and Whitby, Brock, Scugog
and Uxbridge Council's be encouraged to place a similar question on
their 2010 municipal election ballots."
Summary of Correspondence - 12 - March 22, 2010
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 William_ Krueger, Coordinator, Fundraising Events, MS Walk, Multiple
Sclerosis Society of Canada, requesting permission to hold the 2010
Bowmanville MS Walk on Sunday, April 18, 2010, beginning at
9:40 a.m. at the Bowmanville High School in support of MS research
and services; and, forwarding a copy of the proposed 5km and 10km
Walk routes.
(Motion to approve, provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a
Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 2 Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration,
advising nomination forms and information outlining details of the
selection process for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2010, an
annual award to recognize young Ontarians who have demonstrated
exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial
discrimination, are available on the Ministry's website at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards. The deadline for submission is
May 31, 2010.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Municipal Clerk to place
information on the municipal website)
D - 3 Rebecca Fortin, Community Development Coordinator, Community
Development Council Durham, requesting that Thursday, April 8,
2010, be proclaimed as a "Day of Awareness for a Poverty Free
Durham" to bring public awareness about the experience of poverty
in Durham Region and to show that the municipalities within Durham
Region recognize the struggles individuals living in poverty face.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 4 Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language
Association of Ontario, requesting the week of October 24 to 30,
2010, be proclaimed "English as a Second Language Week" in
Clarington; and, inviting Members of Council to participate in their
annual conference to be held October 29 to 30, 2010, providing
professional development for educators, administrators, students
and volunteers who work with immigrants, refugees, citizens and
visitors wishing to improve their ability to communicate in English.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 13 - ~ March 22, 2010
D - 5 Kirsten Schmidt-Chamberlain, Central East Hospice Palliative Care
Network, requesting that May 2 to 8, 2010, be proclaimed "Hospice
Palliative Care Week" in order to raise awareness about hospice
palliative care and to celebrate, recognize and share the
achievements of hospice palliative care throughout the community.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 6 Dave Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and CFO,
Veridian Connections, forwarding a note amending agreement and
amendments to the shareholders agreement and proposed by-law;
and requesting approval of the Note Amending Agreement and
Shareholders' Agreement.
(Motion to approve and the
appropriate by-law be passed).
D - 7 Michael Chappell, One Call to Dig, Project Director, Ministry of
Consumer Services, inviting the municipality to join Ontario's new
voluntary, province-wide One Call to Dig system, designed to reduce
damage to underground utilities and service disruption due to
excavators not checking to see if important infrastructure is located
in the area of the dig; and, advising that by joining the system, the
municipality will help to protect workers and the public, reduce repair
costs and impacts on vital services and infrastructure, and minimize
costs to taxpayers.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Director of Engineering Services)
D - 8 Anthony Wilson-Smith, Vice-President, Communications, Canada
Post, advising of the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Award,
a national award dedicated to celebrating the achievements of adult
learners, along with those who have helped them learn to read and
write; and, encouraging Council to celebrate literacy in the
community by nominating a deserving individual. The deadline for
submission is May 21, 2010.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Municipal Clerk to place
information on the municipal website)
D - 9 Jane E. Currie, Co-director, PFLAG Canada, Durham-Oshawa,
requesting May 17, 2010, be proclaimed "International Day Against
Homophobia" to send a message of tolerance, openness and hope
and to combat homophobia and discrimination based on sexual
orientation, and requesting permission to fly the rainbow flag on one
of the Municipality's flagpoles.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 14 - March 22, 2010
D - 10 Gerry Phillips, Chair of Cabinet, Minister Without Portfolio,
Responsible for Seniors, advising that the month of June marks the
26th Anniversary of `Seniors' Month', recognizing the .contributions
seniors make to family, community, province and country; and,
extending an invitation to Council to participate in the 2010 Senior of
the Year Awards by nominating one outstanding local senior who,
after age 65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the
community without thought of personal or financial gain. Nomination
forms for The Senior of the Year Award are available on the Ministry
of Citizenship and Immigration's website at www.citizenship.gov.on.ca
and are due by April 30, 2010.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Municipal Clerk to place information
on the municipal website)
D - 11 Jacques Perreault, Manager, Environmental Health, Region of
Durham, advising of the expiration of the Sewage System
Management Agreement with. the Region of Durham effective
March 31, 2010, for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code
(OBC) Part 8 Services and requesting renewal of the agreement for
another 3 year term. Attached to the agreement is a revised user fee
structure approved by Regional Council
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Director of Engineering Services)
D - 12 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
that on March 10, 2010, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Question on the Ballot Re: To Change
the Method of Selecting the Regional Chair from appointment by the
Members of Regional Council to Election by General Vote of All
Electors:
"1. WHEREAS, the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states the
head of an upper-tier municipality "shall be elected by general
vote, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, or
shall be appointed by the members of council", and
WHEREAS electors in the Regional Municipality of Halton and
Waterloo are able to choose their Regional Chair by general vote;
and
WHEREAS the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, states that the
council of a municipality may pass a by-law to submit to its
electors a question not otherwise authorized by law but within the
council's jurisdiction; and
Summary of Correspondence - 15 -
March 22, 2010
WHEREAS the November 2006 ballots in the Town of Ajax and
the Cities of Pickering and Oshawa each contained a question
asking electors if they wished their local councils to approve a
resolution to request that the Government of Ontario make a
regulation requiring that the method of selecting the Chair of the
Regional Municipality of Durham be changed to election by
general vote; and
WHEREAS electors responded to the ballot question as follows:
"YES" "N O"
AJAX 12,176 (89.39%) 1,445 (10.61 %)
PICKERING 14,917 (89.24%) 1,798 (10.76%)
OSHAWA 21,799 (86.31 %) 3,457 (13.69%)
TOTAL 48,892 (87.95%) 6,700 (12.05%)
AND WHEREAS the 2006 ballot question results indicate
overwhelming public support for changing the method of selecting
the Regional Chair to election by general vote; and
WHEREAS determining the method of electing the Regional
Chair rightfully belongs to all the electors within the Region;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council consider
passing a by-law to submit the following question to electors in all
lower-tier municipalities in the Regional Municipality of Durham
on October 25, 2010 regular election ballot:
"Are you in favour of the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Durham passing the necessary
resolutions and by-laws to change the method of
selecting its Chair from appointment by the members of
Regional Council to election by general vote of all
electors in the Region."
YES
NO
AND that the Regional Clerk and Solicitor undertake all measures
required and necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Summary of Correspondence - 16 - March 22, 2010
2. That Staff report back by June 2010 with an analysis of issues
relating to the direct election of the Regional Chair, including, but
not limited to, the following:
a) projected costs to campaign based on current mayoral
municipal practices;
b) financing of the campaign costs, including anticipated sources
of financing;
c) the potential introduction of party politics at the municipal level
in Durham and the risks/benefits associated with that;
d) opportunities to reduce campaign costs and ensure
accessibility to candidates of all financial means through
innovative reform of the current election process;
e) analysis of current processes in Halton and Waterloo for direct
election;
f) consecutive term limits;
g) analysis of any additional powers required by or appropriate to
an elected Chair to ensure that future Councils remain
effective and responsive;
h) recognition of the strong rural and agricultural fabric in
Durham, the limitations on population growth in the northern
municipalities and the need to ensure that effective
representation of rural Durham will not be compromised by a
shift to direct election; and
i) That in addition to the foregoing issues, the local
municipalities of Durham Region submit any further questions
regarding the direct election of the Regional Chair to the
Regional Clerk for the next Regional Council meeting
scheduled for March 31, 2010."
(Motion for Direction )
D - 13 Charles Zhao, Managing Partner, CPTrip Service, requesting to
further discuss with the Municipality the possibility of Clarington
engaging in a Sister City Program with a city in the Zhejiang
Province in China, with a goal of strengthening business and cultural
exchanges and to promote trade and investment.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 14 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Historic
Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting that free transit
service be arranged in Bowmanville from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
Saturday, October 16, 2010, in an effort to reduce traffic congestion
and parking problems during the Apple Festival and Craft Sale.
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence - 17 - March 22, 2010
D - 15 Humane Society of Durham Region, requesting financial assistance
to help with the construction of a new shelter, as a result of a
devastating event on December 17, 2008, when the previous shelter
was destroyed by fire; indicating they have received funding from the
Federal and Provincial Governments in the amount of $1,394,000
but must still raise $697,000 to fulfill their commitment to the
infrastructure agreement; and, highlighting partnership opportunities
available to companies to become involved and to make a difference
by supporting the Humane Society of Durham in generating
awareness of their cause.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 16 Danielle Canfield, Clarington resident and Grade 12 student,
requesting financial support to assist with her mission trip to Malawi,
Africa on August 15 to 30, 2010, as part of the Tattered Tiaras
Organization which promotes self-esteem and leadership skills in
young women. During her time in Malawi, Ms. Canfield advises she
will be working with disadvantaged children and that the total cost of
her trip is $3500 and any support would be appreciated.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 17 J. W. Tiernay, Executive Director, Ontario Good Roads Association,
requesting support of the Municipal DataWorks (MDW) project, the
collection of key infrastructure data on acommunity-by-community
basis; indicating that targeting infrastructure investment in an
efficient and effective manner is a priority, and that MDW provides
the framework and, with data, the strategic business intelligence to
decision-makers so that the data is interpreted uniformly; suggesting
that investment in critical infrastructure is not an option, it is simply a
question of how to go about it and to select priorities; and, indicating
that OGRA believes that MDW fills the need on behalf of their
membership, stakeholders and partners in conveying the
requirements of infrastructure funding needs.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 18 Jeremy Woodcock expressing concern that the municipality does not
permit a link to the websites of candidates running in the 2010
Municipal Elections; and, suggesting that this may be in violation of
the candidates Charter of Rights or the Human Rights Code.
(Motion for Direction)
CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting No. 1
January 19th, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Victor Suppan Karina Isert
Karin Murphy Duane Cook
David Reesor James Rook
Andrew Kozak
REGRETS: Councillor Novak
Paul Allore
Ingrid Saravia
ABSENT: Leslie Wilson
PLANNING STAFF: Isabel Little
Presentations:
Clarington ACO/Doors Open Ontario
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Clark Morawetz, President of the Clarington chapter of the Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario (ACO) introduced himself to the Committee and gave a verbal presentation on the
upcoming Doors Open event scheduled for June 6th, 2010. Fourteen sites will be showcased.
The event is being sponsored by OPG and the Kaitlin Group. Ten sites will be listed in the
Ontario Heritage Trust publication which will be released in March as an insert in the Globe
and Mail. The ACO are seeking a municipal grant to assist with advertising costs.
They are looking for volunteers to help with the event. Some sites, such as the training school
and the Wilmot fish hatchery require more volunteers than other sites. Volunteers are needed
to hand out brochures and provide directions. They will be required on the Saturday before the
event and on the day of the event. CHC members were asked to notify Clark at
acoclarington a~arconserv.ca if they are able to assist.
Clark confirmed that the CHC can have a brochure prepared about the CHC and inserted into
ACO brochure which will be distributed on the day of the event. If a brochure from CHC is not
available, then a small write-up can be included in the ACO brochure.
Approximately 2000 visitors attend Doors Open Ontario events. Insurance is provided by the
ACO.
Newcastle Village Redevelopment Proposal
Paul Wirch, from the Planning Services Department, presented the Committee with an
application for rezoning for the properties identified as 5, 11 and 19 King Avenue East, 57 Mill
Street South, and the western portion of 28 Emily Street. The property located at 57 Mill Street
South is zoned C1-49, which only permits an eating establishment. The western portion of 28
Emily Street is zoned R2, which permits single detached residential units only. In order to
include these two sites in the redevelopment area an amendment , to the current zoning is
required. Should the application be approved, it would permit the construction of a 15,130
square foot commercial building and. associated parking area.
The buildings located at 5 and 11 King Avenue East and 57 Mill Street South are recorded as
Heritage Merit structures in the Municipality's inventory of cultural heritage resources. The
developer is proposing to demolish these buildings to make way for the new commercial
development. The house located at 57 Mill still retains many of its original exterior
architectural features. 5 and 11 King Avenue East has been significantly altered over the
years.
The Committee expressed a concern in regards to the potential demolition of these heritage
resources and suggested that they be retained and incorporated into the new development.
The potential fate of the buildings located at 4 and 10 King Avenue East and 15 King Avenue
West was discussed. The four corners of Newcastle Village is a cultural heritage landscape
and after much discussion the Committee passed he following motion:
MOTION 10.01 Moved by Andrew Kozak, Seconded by James Rook
The CHC recommends that any new developments incorporate the existing heritage
structures in the landscape vista of the downtown core and that the landmark buildings
located at 5 and 11 King Avenue East, 57 Mille Street South, 15 King Avenue West, and
4 and 10 King Avenue East be added to the Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest.
"CARRIED"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
MOTION 14.42 Moved by Karina Isert, Seconded by David Reesor
THAT the minutes from November 17th, 2009 be accepted as amended
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING:
Addition to 68 Centre Street
The property owner has informed staff that she will be constructing the two storey addition in
board and batten. This is in keeping with the Ministry of Culture's principles on additions to
heritage buildings and the CHC's recommendation.
HCD Review -Tennis club
Staff have contacted Kem Majid and he will be providing a history of the tennis club for
inclusion in the HCD Plan. The information can be inserted without requiring an amendment to
the document.
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MTO Buildings in 407 Route
MTO has provided a written submission to staff indicating that they appreciate Clarington
recognizing the heritage value of 5531 Bethesda Road and 5681 Acres Road by proposing to
add these properties to the Municipal Register. The letter states that "it should be clarified,
however, that the Province has the ultimate responsibility for making the decision on the
appropriate mitigation strategy and is not bound by the requirements under the Municipal
Register."
49 and 63 Beaver Street
Norman and Tenzin Gyaltsan have informed staff that they will not be acquiring 45 Edward
Street East. They are continuing to look for a suitable lot to accommodate. 63 Beaver Street
South.
1440 Gord Vinson Avenue
Staff have prepared a letter for the Chair's signature to go to the property owner asking him to
consider designating the stone house under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Sub-Committee for Additions to Municipal Register
Vic, Duane and Isabel have formed asub-committee to determine a process for personally.
contacting numerous property owners in regards to adding non-designated heritage buildings
to the Municipal Regis#er. Isabel will be contacting other municipalities to obtain their best
practices.
CORRESPONDENCE
The CHO has forwarded a request for nominations.
The Ontario Heritage Trust has announced that heritage week will be held from February 15 to
19 and they have established a places of worship website.
The Heritage Matters newsletter was circulated.
FINANCIAL REPORT
November 17th report
September 26 opening balance $5,936.09
September 30 interest .05
October 23 closing $5,936.14
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January 19th report
October 24 opening balance $5,936.14
October 30 interest .05
November 25 closing $5,936.19
November 26 opening balance $5,936.19
November 30 interest .05
December 24 closing $5,936.24
The CHO membership has been renewed for 2010. Six additional newsletters have been
ordered. The price has increased by 50 cents since last year and the total cost is $78.00.
ORONO CIP REPORT
The ramp at the post office meets the current requirements for ramp and deck size. There
may be some reductions to CIP grant funding in 2010 budget. Funding for pedestrian lighting
along Main Street was suggested as an use for the developers monies that BIA has received;
however how the funds are expended is a decision of the; BIA. 5290 Main Street is on the
market for sale. It was suggested that the Municipality determine if they should acquire the
property and develop the site for parking.
NEW BUSINESS
Central Public School
James Rook has heard that the windows in the school will be replaced. He has written to the
school board, as a concerned citizen, asking if they will be replacing the windows with heritage
style windows. A reply has not been received yet:
Bowmanville'Senior Public School
The school board has informed staff that that the motion to demolish the school has been
rescinded.. The school will be offered for sale. On this basis the CHC passed the following
motion:
MOTION 10.03. Moved by James Rook, Seconded by Karina Isert
THAT as the school board has rescinded their motion to demolish the Bowmanville
Senior Public School they be asked to consider having the building added to the
Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
"CARRIED"
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Completion of CHERs
The CHC Chair has been informed that some of the CHERs have been completed for the
heritage resources within the route of the 407 and have been submitted to the Ministry of
Culture staff. Staff will contact the Ministry to see if copies can be provided to the Municipality.
Official Plan Review
Planning staff will be asked to attend the March meeting of the CHC to explain the process
being followed for the review of the Clarington Official Plan.
Ebor House
There was an article in the Orono Times on the restoration work that has been completed on
this house. Karin Murphy will write a letter to the owner on behalf of the CHC commending
him for the work that he has done. The letter will be given to James to sign as Vic will be
unable to attend the February meeting.
Next Meeting
February 16~', 2010
Meeting Room 1 A, 7:00 pm
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Draft minutes -Not vet approved by Committee
NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY .MARCH 9, 2010
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present: (Voting) Karin~Murphy -Vice Chair David Best
Jim Cleland Pat Mulcahy
Councillor Willie Woo Shirley Minifie
Dan Stanoi
Staff Present: .Peter Windolf Greg Wells - GRCA
Regrets: ,Joe McKenna Arthur Burrows
John Stoner -Chair Brian Reid
Absent: Warren May
1. Agenda
Additions
Marsh fire
Woodchips for trails
Bird and Mammal Count
Acceptance of A eg nda
MOVED by Shirley Minifie, seconded by David Best
THAT the agenda for March 9, 2010 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of February 16, 2010
Corrections
There were no corrections to the minutes
A_nproval of Minutes
MOVED by Dan Stanoi, seconded by Jim Cleland
THAT the minutes of January 20, 2010 be approved.
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CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues arising from the minutes.
4. Special Presentation -Leslie Wilson
On Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6 the SWNA committee will host Trails Open
walks at the SWNA. Several members have volunteered to guide tours of the site. To
provide the committee with accurate historical information about the Wilmot Fish
Hatchery and the SWNA property Leslie Wilson, local historian, gave a presentation to
the committee, some interesting facts included;
- The Wilmot family never lived on the property that now forms the SWNA. Their
home and fish hatchery were located north of Hwy 2 on the east side of the
Wilmot Creek.
- The creek was also known as Baldwin Creek and Salmon Creek during, different
periods prior to being named Wilmot Creek.
- The pollution from mills located along the creek was a major reason for the
decline of Atlantic salmon in Ontario creeks and rivers.
- Samuel Wilmot took it upon himself to prevent the disappearance of salmon
from waterways. In 1866 he began to experiment with the artificial breeding of
salmon
- Encouraged by his success the federal government began Ontario's first fish
hatchery on the site in 1868.
- 155 million fish were ultimately distributed from his various hatchery's.
- Wilmot has been recognized around the world for his fish breeding expertise.
- By 1914 the Newcastle Fish Hatchery buildings were more than 50 years old
and in need of extensive repairs. The hatchery closed at the start of WWI when
federal funding was re-directed to the war effort.
- The hatchery building was torn down in the 1920's and the hatchery ponds have
silted over.
- The only remnant of the hatchery is the original Wilmot home located on Given
Road. That home is actually the second house built on the original foundation of
the Wilmot homestead which was destroyed by fire in the late 1800's.
5. Sub-Committee Reports
Maintenance
Jim has requested woodchips to augment the existing woodchip walkway at the lake
lookout and for the trail on the Toronto Street side leading to the lake.
Operations will be asked to supply the woodchips however until the ground hardens it
will not be possible to get woodchips to the lake lookout.
Communications
Joe will be asked to provide a copy of Shirley's article regarding the Great Canadian
Shoreline Clean-up to Jennifer so she can post it on the blog.
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6. Updates
Winter Bird and Mammal Count
A Winter Bird and Mammal Count was conducted on February 7. The count was lead by
John Foster from the Durham Field Naturalists.
Jim expressed concern that there was double counting of the same birds and mammals by
separate teams that could lead to incorrect numbers. John Foster will be invited to a
future meeting to talk about the bird and mammal count and explain the methodology.
Marsh Fire
Jim and Shirley reported that the cattails in the interior of the marsh have been burned.
Grass fires are common in the spring due to the dry vegetation from the previous season's
growth. The cause of the fire is unknown but the damage to the marsh is minimal because
new vegetation has yet to emerge and nesting birds have not returned to the SWNA this
early in the season.
SWNA Blot
The SWNA blog is up and running with 81 pageviews to date. The blog provides up-to-
date information about the SWNA, Committee members were reminded that they can
submit content for the blog to either Jennifer O'Donnell or Peter Windolf.
The blog's address is http://swnanews.wordpress.com
7. Other Business
None
Motion to Adiourn
MOVED by Pat Mulcahy, seconded by Shirley Minifie
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Adjournment: 8:15 P.M.
Next Meeting: Tuesday Apri113, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Notes prepared by P. Windolf
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON I - 3
NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
Meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board
on January 19 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers.
Present Were: P. DeJong (chair)
B. Snowdon
S. DeJong
C. Abraham
L. Franssen
G. Bell (secretary)
C. Trim (councillor)
Regrets From: G. Robinson
ELECTION
Charlie Trim (Regional Councillor) chaired the elections for 2 members to the board for a
2 year term
Linda Franssen nominated Cathy Abraham, seconded by Gabrielle Bell
Sierd DeJong nominated Brent Snowdon, seconded by Cathy Abraham
Both nominations were accepted. As there were no other nominations Cathy Abraham
and Brent Snowdon were acclaimed.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
C. Abraham nominated P. DeJong, seconded by B. Snowdon for position of chairperson.
As there were no other nominations P. DeJong was acclaimed.
MINUTES
1.1 Deferred to next meeting.
BUSINESS ARISING
2.1 Letter to be sent to Massey House Restaurant regarding replacement of dishes
broken at Greek Night event.
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2.2 Discussed replacement of gas stove in lower kitchen. Town will install
suppression system on electric stove but it is not in their budget to purchase for
gas stove.
Motion by C. Trim, seconded by C. Abraham
That an appropriate electric stove be purchased for the lower kitchen for
approximately $1000.00 (with $200.00 leeway). Sell the gas stove for as much as
possible to offset the cost of new stove. "CARRIED"
2.3 Stage curtains still, need to be hemmed.
2.4 Refer crack in west ceiling of auditorium to Operations Dept for repair or cover.
2.5 The viewing screen has been sold to the Municipality for $1200.00
2.6 Report given on 2009 projects -all were handled.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
3.1 Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by L. Franssen
That the financial report be accepted as circulated. "CARRIED"
BILLS
4.1 Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by B. Snowdon
That bills totalling 162.99 be paid as presented. "CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Chamber of Commerce dinner 4 to attend.
5.2 Chamber of Commerce donated $200.00 to hall for use of Council Chambers for
their monthly meeting.
Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by L. Franssen
That use of the Council Chambers is donated to Chamber of Commerce for
their monthly meetings for 2010, with consideration given to a donation to
the hall at the end of the year. "CARRIED"
5.3 Email from Bev Jeeves of Historical Society complaining heat is much too high
for them. Heat is controlled in the East Wing. We have purchased a digital
thermostat and will have the heat regulated by our custodian.
5.4 CBOT membership renewal
Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by B. Snowdon
That Newcastle Community Hall renews their membership with CBOT for
2010. "CARRIED"
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5.5 Workplace Inspection Report was done on January 19, 2010 by Municipality. No
items were reported.
5.6 Doors Open Clarington Committee invited Hall to participate on June 6 2010 for
l0 amto4pm
Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by L. Franssen
That the hall participates, ask Historical Society to give tours and have
wedding information available. "CARRIED"
HEALTH & SAFETY
6.1 Report to be forwarded to Operations Dept.
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Secretary purposed we do in house decorating to generate income. Discussion
followed. Secretary to obtain more information for next meeting.
7.2 Lions Club would like to the use of the Centennial Room for bi weekly meetings.
Motion by B. Snowdon, seconded by C. Abraham
That use of the Centennial Room is added to the Lions Club yearly contract
for $100.00/year. "CARRIED"
7.3 Discussed Historical Society holding children's camps and subletting their room.
Letter to be sent to ask for outline of what they are planning and discuss with N.
Taylor at Municipality for liability issues.
7.4 C. Abraham updated board on BIA Canada Day plans. The date has been
changed from July 1 to June 26. As we have a wedding scheduled for this day it
was felt the hall would not be able to participate in this event. Use of the gazebo
and Historical Society room would have to be scheduled as not to interfere with
the wedding.
7.5 Board viewed BIA advertisement in the Tourism guide. It was felt advertisement
was misleading in that Karen Bastas was contact for the hall.
7.6 Steve Fogg (custodian) will be painting the north wall of back entrance and bar
room.
ADJOURNED 7:50 PM
1-4
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on November 11,
2009 at 2:42 p.m. at the Municipal Offices in the Ante Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jon Stoner, Chair
LaurieArnott
Councillor Ron Hooper
Rhonda Johnson
Peter Klose
Dr. Helen Koseck
Tracy O'Donohue, Animal Services Officer
Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
June Gallagher, Clerk II, Secretary
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2009
Moved by Rhonda Johnson, seconded by Peter Klose
THAT the minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee for the meeting of
March 11, 2009; be approved without comment..
CARRIED
2. QUARTERLY REPORTS
Anne provided the Committee with copies of the Quarterly Reports
covering the periods of April -June, 2009 and July -September, 2009,
and commented on the statistics. She noted that the quarterly reports are
much more detailed than they had been previously, now that they are
using the Shelterbuddy software application. Anne pointed out that, since
they had started microchipping cats, there has not been a change in the
number of microchipped cats being .returned to the Shelter.
The door-to-door licensing has proven to be fruitful. She noted that the
licensing numbers indicated to the end of September are not complete as
there were approximately 1000 more licenses to be entered by the end of
September, 2009.
Anne noted one of the significant issues-for 2009 has been enforcement of
off-leashing at the Soper Creek area and at the Port of Newcastle and
indicated that the Officers have been doing their best to deal with the
situations.
Regarding "dog bites", Anne indicated the number of "Order to Restrain"
have been up this year over last year.
Animal Advisory Committee -2- November 11 2009
Jon raised the issue that one of the brochures indicates that a "dog is
more likely to bite if they are on leash." Anne indicated that we can clarify
the wording with the new brochure to indicate that a combination of a
muzzle and leash is recommended.
Jon asked whether we were aware that Newmarket has. aloes-cost
spay/neuter program through the OSPCA, but that the waiting list is
longer. Anne indicated that we disseminate the information to the public
but that Clarington is under contract to the local vet to provide the same
services. In addition, Anne pointed out that if the local vet could not meet
the needs of the Municipality, then the Municipality goes to the local vets
prior to going elsewhere, in order to continue the good working
relationship with the local vets. There was also a discussion that Lindsay
and Peterborough may be opening similar low-cost spay/neuter programs.
3. PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENTS:
Anne noted that, in 2007, the Kennel licensing by-law was introduced in
order to regulate the activities and have the kennels meet the minimum
requirements. In addition, there were some kennel owners that did not
have kennels, but wanted to maintain the zoning. When the by-law was
introduced the choices were: commercial breeding, commercial boarding,
and private kennel.
In addition, the Responsible Pet Owner by-law, regulating licenses was
amended so that there would be $100 agricultural license established to
provide fora "group" rate.
This by-law has been in place for a couple of years and now it is time to
perform an internal review of the by-law. One of the changes that are
being considered is to limit the number of dogs, throughout the
municipality.
The Committee discussed, in detail, the number of dogs that should be on
agricultural land. The discussion surrounded the purpose for which the
dogs are being used, such as: animal rescue operations, guard dogs,
herding dogs, hunting dogs, sled dogs, and as pets. It was noted hunting
and sled dogs fall under the "private kennel" section of the Kennel by-law.
Animal Advisory Committee -3- November 11 2009
The following are the issues that need to be addressed with future
changes:
• Limit the number of dogs on agricultural land.
• Require you to reside on the property where the dogs are being
kept, unless the working dogs are working elsewhere. Otherwise, if
they are not working, they must be cared for and maintained on the
property where they reside.
• The number of litters that an owner can have before it is considered
to be commercial breeding.
The Committee agreed with the concept of capping on agricultural land
with a leaning towards 3 unaltered to a maximum of 8, with altering
requirements incorporated.
The Committee agreed that a maximum of two litters per twelve month
period per household would be reasonable.
4. SPECIAL EVENTS UPDATE
The Santa Photo Event will be held December 5, 2009 at the Animal
Shelter. There will be a professional animal photographer taking the
photos, from "Buzz Dog Services". The cost will be $10 each, $14 for 3
photos. Anne indicated that posters will be provided to the local vet
offices and will be advertised on the Municipal website.
Jon asked whether the publication, SNAP, would advertise the event,
which Anne will check on with the Marketing and Communications
Department of the Municipality.
Posters will be emailed to the members of the Committee.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Mary Zilney's Biography
This matter was received for information, by the Committee.
b. Background and Follow Upon "Phoenix"
Tracey informed the Committee that "Phoenix" was picked upon the
Sunday night and a vet saw the dog the same evening. In addition,
due to the condition of the animal, the Humane Society was called and
picked up the animal by Tuesday. The Humane Society brought the
animal to their own vet at that time.
Animal Advisory Committee -4- November 11, 2009
c. Off Leash Area
Anne informed the Committee that the Shelter is receiving a great
number of calls complaining of residents allowing their dogs to run off
leash, especially in the Port of Newcastle.
She indicated that, even if the Municipality opens up an off-leash area
in the Port of Newcastle, there might be a need to open one each of
the major geographical areas of the Municipality. Anne indicated that
she has discussed the issue with Peter Windolf. Anne is to .provide
him with information on the requirements for an "impromptu" off-leash
area, as well as a "formal" off-leash area.
There was a general discussion about the requirements of an
"impromptu" off-leash area to be proposed as a pilot project. The
following issues were discussed:
• whether there should be a fence (in general, it was felt that a
fence is not required as the dogs that are allowed off leash
would not be running away);
• signs;
• size of the area (ideally, at least 5 acres);
• possible locations;
• proximity to residential areas; and
• whether animal control by-laws would be enforced.
d. Cat Poisonings in Neighbourhood
Jon indicated that this issue was placed on the agenda as an
information item about recent cat poisonings in Bowmanville. He
indicated that there is a recent push to put a certain taste in the
antifreeze to deter cats from eating it.
e. New OSPCA Regulations
Jon indicated that he wanted the Committee to be aware that the new
regulations were now released. They are available on a-laws.
f. "Sled Dogs" north of Newcastle
Jon noted that he had attended the site himself and reported what he
had viewed to the Animal Shelter. The dogs were roaming down the
street, but that they appeared to be healthy. Tracey reported that, at
the end of August, 2009, there were no longer any dogs in that area of
the property, but that they were still licensed to the property.
Animal Advisory Committee -5- November 11 2009
g. Shelter Updates
See Item 2 above.
h. After Hours Emergency Call Out Service
Anne indicated that, as acost-cutting measure, the Shelter is no longer
providing after hours emergency call out service. She indicated that
there has been a discussion with the Police, emergency veterinary
clinic and fire dispatch. In addition, the website has been updated as
well as the screen in the Municipal Office.
Councillor Hooper asked that Anne look into the possibility of providing
information on the recreation centre information/message screens.
i. Changing Scientific Names in Responsible Pet Owners & Kennel By-
law
Peter provided corrected wording for the scientific cat names. Anne
agreed to update the definitions at the time the by-law is amended for
the other matters discussed earlier in the meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
7. NEXT MEETING
January 13, 2010 -Animal Shelter
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on March 10, 2010
at 2:40 p.m. at the Municipal Offices in the Ante Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Laurie Arnott
Councillor Ron Hooper
Rhonda Johnson
Peter Klose
Dr. Helen Koseck (arrived at 2:46 p.m.)
Sheila Elkington, Animal Services Officer
Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
June Gallagher, Clerk II, Secretary
Absent: Jon Stoner, Chair
Peter Klose assumed the role of the Chair in the absence of John Stoner.
1. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Moved by Rhonda Johnson, seconded by Laurie Arnott
THAT the minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee for the meeting of
November 11, 2009, be approved without comment.
CARRIED
2. QUARTERLY REPORTS
Anne noted some highlights from the quarterly report for October to
December, 2009, in particular some of the year-over-year items. With
regard to animal control issues, Anne noted 840 calls versus 733 the
previous year, with the same number of staff. She noted that the officers
are at capacity. Anne stated that gross revenues hit an all time high last
year of $101,000.00. Anne noted that the adoptions are consistent, which
reflects the common situation of a full shelter. She touched on the
decreasing length of stay for both and dogs.
Anne confirmed that, since the Municipality is not a charitable
organization, they do not advertise for donations, but we do accept
donations to the Animal Services Department.
Animal Advisory Committee -2- March 10 2010
Anne confirmed that staff will run an advertisement to notify the public that
the licensing sales staff will be going door-to-door, provided the budget
allows for it.
3. PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
CLD-004-10 Urban "Backyard" Chicken Farming
Anne distributed excerpts from her draft report regarding Backyard
Chicken Farming. She informed the Committee that this afternoon she
received back the last of the comments from other agencies. Anne noted
that the City of Niagara Falls is the only city surveyed that allows for the
keeping of backyard chickens. She noted that she had contacted the City
of Vancouver and the City of Toronto:
Anne informed the Committee that she had obtained feedback from the
following agencies:
• Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee and obtained
their feedback.
• Region of Durham Environmental Health Division
• Clarington Animal Services
Some of the concerns raised were: predators, disposal, lack of regulatory
control, increased health risks when chickens are not vaccinated, noise,
smell, liability; additional calls from concerned citizens, and vermin.
She noted that she discussed the issue with the Clarington Animal
Services and there is a concern that there would be insufficient resources
to regulate backyard chickens due to the fact that staff would require
additional training, accommodations to house chickens, increased calls,
increased investigations, increased inspections (annual and intermittent)
and routine enforcement. Anne likened it to the increase in workload that
took place when the Shelter undertook the licensing of dog kennels.
Anne noted that she spoke with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
and the Egg Farmers of Ontario. She stated that neither agency has
regulations, but both agencies have fact sheets available. She spoke with
Dr. Mike Petrik who does not have an issue in theory, but was concerned
that typically people who wish to be involved in backyard chicken farming
do not have the expertise to care for the chickens. Anne relayed an
interesting fact that the chicken feed has to be stored separately from cat
and dog food due to the high calcium in the chicken feed which is toxic to
dogs and cats. Dr. Petrik agreed that a regulatory body is necessary.
Animal Advisory Committee -3- March 10 2010
Anne asked the Committee for their input and feedback.
Members of the Committee raised the following:
• Encouraged that there are members of the public interested in
moving away from large scale production of chickens and likened it
to the keeping of a parrot.
• Concerns about increased issues and complaints from the public.
• Concerns about what will be happening to the chickens when they
become ill.
• The need for backyard chicken farming is more of an issue for
higher density areas, such as Toronto or Vancouver, where they
don't have ready access to organic eggs or the ability to approach a
farmer to rent a portion of their land in order to participate in the
activity.
• There would need to be a provision or regulatory body to direct
people to if they have concerns about the treatment of the backyard
chickens.
• The issue of dogs becoming more of a problem (i.e. noise) in the
proximity of chickens.
Moved by Laurie Arnott, seconded by Helen Koseck
WHEREAS, in theory, it is possible that there are some responsible
people who would be willing to raise poultry; and
WHEREAS the geographic landscape and availability the for organic
poultry and eggs in Clarington provide viable options for the residents of
Clarington; and
WHEREAS there is a lack of a regulatory agency in this respect;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Animal Advisory
Committee believes that the Municipality of Clarington is not ready nor
prepared to permit the keeping of backyard chickens in urban, non-
agriculturally zoned areas within Clarington.
CARRIED
Animal Advisory Committee -4- March 10 2010
4. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Coyotes and Wolves
Anne informed the Committee that Mr. John Pisapio, from the Ministry of
Natural Resources, made a presentation to the General Purpose and
Administration regarding coyotes and wolves. She informed the
Committee that the Municipality engages livestock valuers to evaluate
livestock kills and the Municipality reimburses the farmer for the livestock
killed by coyotes and wolves. She added that Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) reimburses the Municipality
for the payout to the farmers. Anne summarized Mr. Pisapio's
presentation which dispelled some of the myths about coyotes. She noted
that the Ministry has concluded that most coyote kills in urban areas are
caused by people feeding coyotes. One of the myths that Mr. Pisapio
informed the Committee about was that we are not currently experiencing
a population explosion but rather that this is part of the cyclical nature of
the coyote population which is currently at its peak. Anne noted that there
is now. information on the Clarington website about frequently asked
questions regarding wolves.
b. Shelter Updates
Anne informed the Committee of the ongoing licensing campaign and staff
was starting the 2010 kennel licensing inspections.
c. Cougars
Peter mentioned that the zoo has received cougar calls. Sheila confirmed
that the Animal Services had received some calls regarding cougars as
well. She mentioned that they have been forwarding the callers to the
Ministry of Natural Resources.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Rhonda Johnson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
CARRIED
6. NEXT MEETING
May 12, 2010 -Animal Shelter
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Energizing Ontario
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 2010
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) FND-007-10 Mayor and Councillors' Remuneration and Expenses for 2009
(b) SOL-001-10 Newcastle Recycling Proposed Settlement
2. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A MONTESSORI
SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 14 - 80 RHONDA BOULEVARD
APPLICANT: WINTSER INVESTMENTS LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-033-10 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Wintser Investments Limited continue to be
processed including the preparation of a further recommendation report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
3. REZONING TO PERMIT 50% OF 18 LOTS TO HAVE GARAGE DOORS THAT
MAY PROJECT TO A MAXIMUM OF 1.25 METRES FROM THE DWELLING
GROUND FLOOR FRONT OR EXTERIOR SIDE WALLS OR COVERED PORCH
APPLICANT: COURTICE HOMESTEAD LAND CORPORATION
THAT Report PSD-034-10 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Courtice Homestead Land Corporation
be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained in Attachment 2
of Report PSD-034-10, be adopted by Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-034-10, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report #1 - 2 - March 22, 2010
4. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2010
THAT Report PSD-035-10 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
February 18, 2010 for applications A2010-0001 and A2010-0002 and that Staff be
authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of
the Committee of Adjustment.
5. PROPOSED LIGHTING GUIDELINES
THAT Report PSD-037-10 be received; and
THAT the "Lighting Guidelines" as provided to Committee members under separate
cover, be adopted for consideration in the review and approval of new development
applications and be made available to the development industry including posting
on the Municipality of Clarington website.
6. 2010 COMMUNITY GRANTS
THAT Report CSD-002-10 be received;
THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests;
THAT Council provide direction on the Ride4United Way request for funding; and
THAT the Ride4United Way be advised of Council's decision.
7. BOWMANVILLE ECOLOGY GARDEN
THAT Grant Application #10-01, Bowmanville Ecology Garden, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
8. COURTICE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #10-02, Courtice Horticultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
9. NEWCASTLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #10-03, Newcastle Horticultural Society, be approved in
the amount of $500.00.
Report #1
- 3 - March 22, 2010
10. ORONO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #10-04, Orono Horticultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
11. BOWMANVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
THAT Grant Application #10-05, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, be approved in
the amount of $2000.00.
12. CHRISTMAS IN CLARINGTON COUNTRY
THAT Grant Application #10-06, Christmas in Clarington Country, be denied.
13. CLARINGTON MARKETING MINDS
THAT Grant Application #10-07, Clarington Marketing Minds, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
14. MUSIC NIGHT IN THE PARK
THAT Grant Application #10-08, Music Night in the Park, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
15. NEWCASTLE ART SHOW
THAT Grant Application #10-09, Newcastle Art Show, be approved in the amount
of $1,000.00.
16. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #10-10, Newcastle Village & District Historical Society, be
approved in the amount of $1,500.00.
17. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVANCY OF ONTARIO CLARINGTON BRANCH
THAT Grant Application #10-11, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Clarington
Branch, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00.
18. DURHAM CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR
THAT Grant Application #10-12, Durham Central Agricultural Fair, be approved in
the amount of $1,000.00.
Report #1
19. ORONO TOWN HALL
- 4 - March 22, 2010
THAT Grant Application #10-13, Orono Town Hall, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00.
20. KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #10-14, Kendal Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
21. HAYDON COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #10-15, Haydon Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
22. SOLINA COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #10-16, Solina Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
23. NEWTONVILLE HALL
THAT Grant Application #10-17, Newtonville Hall, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00.
24. NEWCASTLE ARENA
THAT Grant Application #10-18, Newcastle Arena, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00.
25. CLARINGTON NEW HORIZONS BAND
THAT Grant Application #10-19, Clarington New Horizons Band, be approved in
the amount of $750.00.
26. CLARINGTON FIDDLE CLUB
THAT Grant Application #10-20, Clarington Fiddle Club, be approved in the amount
of $750.00.
27. CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND
THAT Grant Application #10-21, Clarington Concert Band, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
Report #1 - 5 - March 22, 2010
28. DRIFTWOOD THEATRE
THAT Grant Application #10-22, Driftwood Theatre, be approved in the amount of
$500.00.
29. CLARINGTON SWIM CLUB
THAT Grant Application #10-23, Clarington Swim Club, be approved in the amount
of $1,000.00.
30. ECLIPSE PERFORMING ARTS
THAT Grant Application #10-24, Eclipse Performing Arts, be approved in the
amount of $500.00:
31. ORONO FIGURE SKATING
THAT Grant Application #10-25, Orono Figure Skating, be approved in the amount
of $1,500.00.
32. NEWCASTLE SKATING CLUB
THAT Grant Application #10-26, Newcastle Skating Club, be approved in the
amount of $1,500.00.
33. COURTICE KIDS MULTISPORT SERIES
THAT Grant Application #10-27, Courtice Kids Multisport Series, be approved in
the amount of $1,500.00.
34. CLARINGTON PROJECT
THAT Grant Application #10-28, Clarington Project, be approved in the amount of
$1,000.00.
35. MENTAL HEALTH DURHAM -MAKING CONNECTIONS CLARINGTON
THAT Grant Application #10-29, Mental Health Durham -Making Connections
Clarington, be approved in the amount of $1,000.00.
36. CLARINGTON EAST FOOD BANK
THAT Grant Application #10-30, Clarington East Food Bank, be approved in the
amount of $2,000.00.
Report #1 - 6 - March 22, 2010
37. LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF PETERBOROUGH
THAT Grant Application #10-31, Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough,
be approved in the amount of $750.00.
38. .BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF CLARINGTON
THAT Grant Application #10-32, Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington, be
approved in the amount of $2,000.00.
39. DISTRESS CENTRE DURHAM
THAT Grant Application #10-33, Distress Centre Durham, be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
40. RIDE4UNITED WAY
THAT the Ride4United Way's request for funding be denied.
41. TENDER NO. CL2010-6 -ELECTRICAL SERVICES PARK & STREET
MAINTENANCE
THAT Report COD-007-10 be received;
THAT Langley Utilities Contracting Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid in
the amount of $94,288.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2010-6, be awarded
the contract for Electrical Services -Park and Street Lighting Maintenance, as
required by the Municipality of Clarington, Operations Department;
THAT pending satisfactory pricing and. service the contract be extended for a
second and third year; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the Operations Department Annual
Operating Budget(s).
Report #1 - 7 - March 22, 2010
42. APPLICATION TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 84-63 TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) SINGLE DETACHED LOTS FRONTING ONTO
BOSWELL DRIVE
APPLICANT: GREEN MARTIN HOLDINGS LTD.
THAT Report PSD-027-10 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 be denied;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-027-10 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
43. COLIN ROWE, THANKING COUNCIL FOR DESIGNATING THE CLARINGTON
CONCERT BAND AS THE OFFICIAL TOWN BAND
THAT the delegation of Colin Rowe, regarding the Clarington Concert Band, be
received with thanks.
44. JOHN PISAPIO, MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES,
REGARDING COYOTE DAMAGE
THAT the presentation of John Pisapio, from the Ministry of Natural Resources,
regarding coyotes, be received with thanks.
45. REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING NUCLEAR `NEW BUILD' AT
DARLINGTON
THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be requested to consult with municipal staff
and report on a strategy to encourage and facilitate prompt implementation of
nuclear `New Build' at the Darlington site and the costs associated with creating
and implementing the strategy.
46. REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING FEDERAL FUNDING OF ROADS
THAT staff be directed to prepare a report for the March 22, 2010 Council meeting
regarding the opportunity of taking advantage of the recently announced federal
funding of roads.
Unfinished Business #1
Excerpt of Council Minutes
March 1, 2010
Report #2 -General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 22, 2010.
Item 11
Resolution #C-092-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Item 11 of Report #2 -Report CLD-005-10 -Ballot Question, RE: Election of
Regional Chair be tabled until the next Council Meeting.
"CARRIED"
CIaC111~011 REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: Feb. 22, 2010 Resolution#: By-law#:
Report: CLD-005-10 File#:
Subject: Ballot Question Re: Election of Regional Chair
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report CLD-005-10 be received;
2. THAT the following question be placed on the 2010 municipal election ballot:
Should the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approve the following
resolution:
THAT the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring that the Chair
of the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote.; and
3. THAT Council's decision be forwarded to all municipalities within the Regional
Municipality of Durham.
Submitted by:
Municipal Clerk
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
REPORT NO.: CLD-005-10 PAGE 2
1.0 BACKGROUND
At the Council meeting held on January 25, 2010, the following resolution was
passed:
"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."
2.0 .PROCESS FOR PLACING A QUESTION ON THE BALLOT
2.1 Notice of Intention
If a Council is proposing to pass a by-law to place a question on the ballot, it must
give notice of its intention to pass the by-law at least ten days before passing the
by-law. The notice must include the wording of the question and any financial
implications if the result becomes binding.
2.2 The Question
The question on the ballot must relate to a matter within the jurisdiction of the
municipality, must not be deemed to be of provincial interest, must be clear,
concise and neutral and must be answerable by either "yes" or "no".
REPORT NO.: CLD-005-10
PAGE 3
2.3 Appeal of the Question
The municipality must give notice of the passage of the by-law to the electors and
to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing within 15 days of passage.
Electors and the Minister have up to 20 days to file an appeal as to whether the
question is clear, concise and neutral or whether it can be answered by a "yes" or
"no". The subject matter of the question cannot be appealed.
Should an appeal be received, the Chief Electoral Officer, or designate, will hold a
hearing and dismiss or allow the appeal in whole or in part. If allowed, he or she
may either make an amending order or direct the municipality to amend the by-
law.
2.4 Campaign Period
Trade unions, corporations or individuals must register if they intend to spend
money with respect to a municipal question on the ballot. The requirements of
the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, must be adhered to.
2.5 Results of Vote
The results of the vote are binding on council if at least 50 percent of eligible
electors in the municipality vote on the question.
3.0 THE QUESTION
In the 2006 municipal election, the Town of Ajax placed a question on their ballot
regarding the issue of direct election of the Regional Chair. The question which
they intended was:
Should the Council of the Town of Ajax approve the following resolution:
THAT the Government of Ontario enact a regulation requiring the direct
election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham.
YES NO
REPORT NO.: CLD-005-10
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The Town's question was appealed to Elections Ontario and a slightly modified
question was allowed, as follows:
Should the Council of the Town of Ajax approve the following resolution:
THAT the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring that the Chair of
the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote.
YES NO
The cities of Pickering and Oshawa placed identical questions on their ballots in
the 2006 municipal election.
In order to minimize the risk of amendment to the question upon appeal, it is
recommended that the Municipality of Clarington adopt the following question for
inclusion on the ballot:
Should the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approve the following
resolution:
THAT the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring that the Chair of
the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote.
YES NO
4.0 TIMING
Should the recommendations contained within this report be approved by Council
on March 1, 2010, public notice of the intention to pass the by-law will be
published in the local newspapers on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. The by-law
would then be included on the March 22, 2010 Council agenda for consideration.
A copy of the notice which will be published is attached hereto as Attachment
No. 1.
5.0 Attachment:
Attachment 1 -Notice of Intention to Pass By-law
Attachment No. 1 to
Report CLD-005-10
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS A BY-LAW
TO SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS
The Council of the Municipality of Clarington will consider a by-law at the March 22,
2010 Council meeting that, if approved, will place the following question on the
October 25, 2010 municipal election ballot:
Should the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approve the following
resolution:
THAT the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring that the Chair
of the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote.
YES NO
Under provisions of the Municipal Elections Acf, 1996, as amended, referendum results
will be binding on the municipality, subject to some exceptions, if at least 50 per cent of
eligible electors vote on the question.
If this question receives a binding "yes" result, Clarington Council will approve a
resolution requesting that the Government of Ontario consider enacting a regulation
requiring the direct election of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham.
If this question receives a binding "no" result, Clarington Council will not consider or
pass another resolution asking the Province to enact such a regulation during the 2010 -
2014term of Council.
The costs of implementing the results of the question, whether the result is in the
affirmative or negative, are considered to be negligible.
APPEAL PROCESS
Should Clarington Council approve the by-law authorizing placement of the question on
the ballot, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and any other person or entity
may appeal to the Chief Election Officer of the Province of Ontario on the grounds that
the question:
i) is not clear, concise and neutral, and/or
ii) is not capable of being answered by either the "YES" or "NO" options provided.
The Clerk shall give notice of the passage of the by-law to the public and the Minister.
Such notice will provide further instructions with respect to the appeal process. A
Notice of Appeal must set out the objections to the by-law and question and the reasons
in support of the objections.
Dated at Clarington, Ontario, this 10th day of March 2010.
Patti L. Barrie, CMO
Municipal Clerk
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
March 22, 2010
BY-LAWS
2010-023 Being a by-law to amend By-aw 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Courtice Homestead Land Corporation) (Item 3 of Report #1)
2010-024 Being a by-law to (i) approve and authorize the execution of
a note amending agreement made as of the 30th day of
March, 2010 in respect of fourth amended and restated
promissory notes dated March 30th, 2010 issued by
Veridian Connections Inc. in favour of The Corporation of
the Town of Ajax, The Corporation of the City of Belleville,
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and The
Corporation of the City of Pickering; (ii) to approve the issue
of fourth amended and restated promissory notes dated
March 30th, 2010; and (iii) to approve and authorize the
execution of a second amending agreement to a
shareholders' agreement dated September 28, 2001, as
amended by a first amending agreement dated September
30, 2003, among The Corporation of the Town of Ajax, The
Corporation of the City of Belleville, The Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and The Corporation of the City of
Pickering, Veridian Corporation, Veridian Connections Inc.
and Veridian Energy Inc. (Correspondence Item D - 6)
HANDOUTS/CIRGULATIONS
COUNCIL
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MEMO
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Abernethy and Members of Council
From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: March 22, 2010
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA- MARCH 22, 2010
Please be advised of the following regarding tonight's meeting:
DELEGATIONS
See final list of Delegations attached.
Please be advised Dr. Paul-Andre Larose and Louis Bertrand have requested to address
Council concerning Item 3 of Business Arising from Notice of Motion -Proposed Energy-
From-Waste Facility. If Council wishes to hear the delegations, a motion to suspend the
Rules of Procedure will be required.
CORRESPONDENCE
Receive for Information
I - 31 Kristin Robinson expressing concern that some of the wording in the Notice of
Motion regarding the EFW facility is simply not true, summarizing statements
taken from material documented throughout the EFW study which back up her
position nd contradict what has been included in the motion; and, urging Council
not 4o ad pt the motion as she feels it would be a disservice to the community if it
were wed to pass.
Patti L. Barrie, CMO
Municipal Clerk
PLB/cf
Attachment
cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS
March 22, 2010
a) Ken Bromley -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning
By-Law 84-63 to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached
Lots (Green Martin Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
b) Kelvin Whalen -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning
By-Law 84-63 to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached
Lots (Green Martin Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Abernethy and Members of Council
From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: March 19, 2010
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA -MARCH 22, 2010
Please be advised of the following regarding Monday's meeting:
DELEGATIONS
See final list of Delegations attached.
OTHER INFORMATION
Attached please find a copy of a resolution that Councillor Novak intends to introduce at
Monday's Council Meeting concerning "Earth Hour". Should Council wish to consider the
matter, a motion to suspend the Rules of Procedure will be necessary to allow for the
introduction of the motion.
Patti L. Barrie,-0MO
Municipal Clerk
PLB/cf
Attachment
cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS
March 22, 2010
a) Ken Bromley -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning
By-Law 84-63 to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached
Lots (Green Martin Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
b) Kelvin Whalen -Report PSD-027-10 -Application to Amend Zoning
By-Law 84-63 to Permit the Development of Two (2) Single Detached
Lots (Green Martin Holdings Ltd.) (Item 42 of Report #1)
c) Dan Carter- Municipality of Clarington's Pledge Towards the
Memorial Hospital Foundation's Touching Lives. Campaign (Item 2 of
Business Arising from Notice of Motion)
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March 22, 2010
Moved by: Mary Novak
Seconded by:
RESOLUTION #
WHEREAS climate change is an environmental threat to our planet and a concern for
Canadians;
WHEREAS at exactly 8:30 pm on March 27, 2010, towns and cities around the world
will turn off their lights for one hour to raise awazeness about climate change and to
symbolize that, working together, the people of the world can make a difference in the
fight against global warming;
WHEREAS the event, called "Earth Hour", a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiative
that was officially announced in December 2007 at the United Nations Conference on
Climate Change, has grown from a single event in Sydney, Australia to a global
phenomenon;
WHEREAS the Clazington Living Green Committee has proposed that Clarington
citizens join the worldwide effort again in 2010;
WHEREAS Clarington outperformed all other municipalities in the Durham Region in
2008 and 2009 with a reduction in energy consumption during Earth Hour;
WHEREAS the goal is to educate the community on the threat of climate change and
how each individual and business can make a difference every day; and to get as many
individuals, households, and businesses as possible to turn off their lights as a symbolic
statement that now is the time to take action on climate change;
WHEREAS participating in this historic event sends a powerful message to every citizen
and business that The Municipality of Clarington Gazes about our planet and is willing to
take a leadership position against climate change and global warming;
WHEREAS participating in this historic event sends a powerful message to every citizen
and business around the world that it's possible to take action on climate change and that
switching off our lights is just one simple action we can take to help make a difference;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of The Municipality of Clazington
as follows:
THAT at 8:30 pm on Mazch 27, 2010, the Municipality of Clarington will join other
communities azound the world in literally "turning out the lights" by shutting off all non-
essential lighting in all of its facilities, where feasible, and without jeopazdizing safety,
for one full hour;
THAT, to be formally recognized around the world as an Earth Hour participant, the
appropriate staff register at wwfca/Earth Hour, the official website for this initiative;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington's participation in Earth Hour be promoted in order
to raise awareness about this important issue and in order to encourage every individual,
household and business in Clarington, and beyond, to join in by turning off their lights
for one hour at 8:30 pm on March 27, 2010;
THAT a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to every municipality in the Regional
Municipality of Durham, encouraging them to participate in Earth Hour.