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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 23, 2017, at 7:00 PM, in the
Council Chambers
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper,
Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo
Staff Present: C. Clifford, A. Allison, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, D. Crome,
F. Horvath, M. Marano, N. Taylor, G. Weir, A. Greentree, C. Fleming
1 Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2 Moment of Reflection
Councillor Cooke led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3 Declaration of Interest
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring an interest with respect to
Item 11 of the General Government Committee Report.
4 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #C-128-17
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a regular meeting of May 1, 2017, be approved.
Carried
6 Presentations
Members of Council viewed a short video highlighting Clarington’s contribution to
the United Way of Durham Region’s 2016 Campaign in the amount of $42,434.25.
Robert Howard, Campaign & Communications Director and Lynn Martin,
Campaign Manager, United Way of Durham Region, presented the “Exceptional
Achievement in a Municipality” Award to Members of Council. The Municipality of
Clarington has received this prestigious Award for the fourth consecutive year.
Lynn Martin distributed United Way medallions commemorating Canada’s 150th
Anniversary to Members of Council.
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Members of Council viewed a short video highlighting the 2017 “For the Love of
Art” Mayor’s Gala. On behalf of the Visual Arts Centre, Lucy Stocco, Tribute
Communities and Michael Angemeer, Veridian Corporation, were presented with
raku pottery pieces designed by Ray Shivrattan in appreciation of their
sponsorship of the event. David Rice, Rice Developments was not in attendance
to receive his gift of appreciation. Mayor Foster also accepted a raku pottery piece
designed by Ray Shivrattan. Mayor Foster presented cheques in the amount of
$21,024.12 to Craig Ryan, President, Sherri Helwig, Interim Executive
Director/Curator, and Dionne Powlenzuk, Programming/Operations Associate,
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, and to Ann-Marie Harley, Chair, Gary Blake,
Secretary and Brian Mountford, Treasurer, A Gift of Art.
7 Delegations
Prior to the meeting Peter AP Zakarow advised that he would not be in attendance
at tonight’s meeting and submitted written comments with respect to Item 6 of the
Planning & Development Committee Report – Report PSD-034-17 –
Recommendation to Add Three Properties to the Municipal Register (282 Liberty
Street North).
8 Communications – Receive for information
There were no Communications to be received for information.
9 Communications – Direction
Andrew Gumbinger – Request to Extend the Use of Temporary Living Quarters at
2830 Solina Road
Resolution #C-129-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Andrew Gumbinger be granted a 6 month extension for the use of temporary living
quarters at 2830 Solina Road subject to signing a further Letter of Undertaking.
Carried
Peter AP Zakarow – Statement on Decision to Include 282 Liberty Street North on
the Local Heritage Register
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Resolution #C-130-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Correspondence from Peter AP Zakarow, with respect to the decision to include
282 Liberty Street North on the Local Heritage Register, be referred to Item 6 of the
Planning & Development Committee Report.
Carried
10 Committee Reports
Advisory Committee Reports
10.1.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated April 11,
2017
10.1.2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
dated May 9, 2017
10.1.3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated May 11,
2017
10.1.4 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated May 3, 2017
Resolution #C-131-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 to 10.1.4, be received for information.
Carried
General Government Committee Report of May 8, 2017
Resolution #C-132-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
May 8, 2017, be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #10, #11, and #13.
Carried
Councillor Hooper declared an interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, with respect to Item 11 of the General Government Committee Report, as
his band may be playing at the event, and he left the Council Chambers during
discussion and voting on this matter.
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Item 11 – Canada Day Fireworks Display at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
on July 1, 2017
Resolution #C-133-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
Whereas the Orono Agricultural Society informed the Mayor’s Office that the Society will
not be able to organize the annual Clarington fireworks display held at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex on July 1, 2017;
And Whereas the opportunity for the Celebrate Canada funding program through the
Department of Canadian Heritage is unavailable;
And Whereas the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable to continue with the
tradition of a fireworks display on July 1, 2017;
And Whereas July 1, 2017 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Confederation of
Canada;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Community Services Department be directed to
co-ordinate the July 1, 2017 Canada Day Fireworks Celebration at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex;
That $12,000 be allocated to the Community Services Department to cover the costs for
the fireworks display, tenting and staging requirements; and
That the funds be charged to the General Capital Reserve, Account
#100-00-000-00000-2917.
Carried
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
Item 10 – Cedar Crest Beach Flooding – Request for Report on Actions Taken
Resolution #C-134-17
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Director of Emergency & Fire Services report back with a full report outlining
actions taken with respect to the flooding in Cedar Crest Beach Area from
April 25, 2017 until the water levels return to normal or June 30, 2017, whichever comes
first with reference to the provisions and applications of Emergency Services
Emergency Plan.
Carried
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Item 13 – Emergency Planning - Information Session and Updating of By-law
99-161
Resolution #C-135-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Staff arrange an information session for Councillors regarding emergency planning
and emergency management; and
That Staff consider updates to By-law 99-161, including clear direction on the roles and
responsibilities of members of Council.
Motion divided - Part 1 carried and Part 2
carried as amended later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-136-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-135-17 be divided to vote on each paragraph
separately.
Carried
Part 1 of the foregoing Resolution #C-135-17 was then put to a vote and carried on the
following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Interest
Absent
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Mayor Foster √
Resolution #C-137-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Part 2 of the foregoing Resolution #C-135-17 be amended to add at the end:
and that staff report back on what communications should be provided to Members
of Council.
Carried later in the meeting
(See following motions)
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Resolution #C-138-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:13 PM.
That the foregoing Resolution #C-137-17 was then put to a vote and carried.
Part 2 of the foregoing Resolution #C-135-17 was then put to a vote and carried as
amended on the following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Interest
Absent
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Mayor Foster √
Planning & Development Committee Report of May 15, 2017
Resolution #C-139-17
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report
of May 15, 2017 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #4, #6 and #8.
Carried
Item 8 – Clarington Official Plan and Orono
Resolution #C-140-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
Whereas the proposed modifications to the adopted Clarington Official Plan include
policy 7.3.12 and 7.3.13 to support the economic development in Orono including the
preparation of an economic development strategy;
Whereas the Clarington Board of Trade has undertaken a Main Street Business
Retention and Expansion (BR&E) and Planning Services is in the process of refreshing
the Community Improvement Program (CIP) for downtowns in Clarington;
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Whereas the Orono Industrial lands will offer new opportunities for economic
development in the community;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Clarington Board of Trade, together with
Municipality of Clarington Planning Department, the Region of Durham Planning and
Economic Development Department, and the Orono BIA be requested to implement the
Official Plan policies for Orono by undertaking an Economic Development Strategy and
action plan for Orono and area subject to receiving 2017-2018 Provincial funding; and
That the Clarington Board of Trade and/or the Municipal staff be authorized to apply for
a grant under the July to September intake of the provincial Rural Economic
Development (RED) program and/or any other government program to fund the
Economic Development Strategy.
Carried on the following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Interest
Absent
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Mayor Foster √
Item 4 – An Application by Gyaltsan Property Management Inc. to Relocate a
Previously Approved, Mixed-use Building and Increase the Height from Five
Storeys to Six Storeys, 109 King Avenue East, Newcastle
Resolution #C-141-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-031-17 be received;
That Amendment 111 to the Clarington Official Plan, including amendments to the
Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan, be approved to permit the development of a
six storey, mixed-use building, as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-031-17;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the development of a six
storey, mixed-use building, be approved and the By-Law as contained in Attachment 2
to Report PSD-031-17 be passed;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-031-17 and Council’s decision; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-031-17 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried on the following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Mayor Foster √
Item 6 – Recommendation to Add Three Properties to the Municipal Register
Resolution #C-142-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PSD-034-17 - Recommendation to Add Three Properties to the Municipal
Register be tabled until the June 12, 2017, Council meeting.
Carried
11 Staff Reports
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
There was no Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion considered under this
Section of the Agenda.
13 Unfinished Business
Report PSD-033-17 - Sidewalk Patios, Parklets and Streateries
Resolution #C-143-17
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report PSD-033-17 be received;
That should a restaurant in the downtown area of Bowmanville or Newcastle wish to
implement a parklet or streatery pilot project in 2017, the application process developed
by the Town of Newmarket and the Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines
be used;
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That Council approve setting aside $15,000 from the 2017 and prior year grants
allocation for both Newcastle and Bowmanville to be used as incentive to assist a
restaurant with implementing a parklet or streatery in a similar manner to the existing
grants;
That Planning Services develop Guidelines and Approval Procedures for the approval of
privately-initiated sidewalk patios, parklets and streateries on municipal road allowances
for the 2018 summer season;
That Council provide direction on the use of either the Silver Street sideyard or the King
Street bus-stop as a 2017 municipal project for a streetscape enhancement, provided
that the Bowmanville BIA agrees to maintain any vegetation;
That the funds for the Silver Street or King Street public domain pilot project be drawn
from the 2017 Community Improvement Grants for Bowmanville; and
Council authorize staff to take all necessary actions to assist with the implementation for
the summer 2017 season.
Carried as amended later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-144-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:46 PM.
Resolution #C-145-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Parts 5 and 6 of the foregoing Resolution #C-143-17 be deleted and replaced to
read follows:
That Council authorize staff to undertake the King Street bus stop streetscape
enhancement as a 2017 municipal project, provided that the Bowmanville BIA
agrees to maintain any vegetation;
That the funds for the King Street municipal project be drawn from the 2017
Community Improvement Grants for Bowmanville.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-143-17 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
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Resolution #C-146-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2017-044 to 2017-049
14.1 2017-044 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington [Averton Homes (Bowmanville)
Inc.] (Approved by Council on March 21, 2016)
14.2 2017-045 Being a By-law to authorize the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
and the Province to enter into the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
Agreement Transfer Payment Agreement (Item 9 of the General Government
Committee Report)
14.3 2017-046 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Brookfield Residential) (Item 3
of the Planning & Development Committee Report)
14.4 2017-047 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Gyaltsan Property
Management Inc.) (Item 4 of the Planning & Development Committee Report)
14.5 2017-048 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Lanarose Homes Ltd.) (Item 7
of the Planning & Development Committee Report)
14.6 2017-049 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1714 from
Part Lot Control; and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
14 Procedural Notices of Motion
There was no Procedural Notice of Motion considered under this Section of the Agenda.
15 Other Business
Resolution #C-147-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion
concerning access to the four monitoring wells for the Clarington Transformer Station.
Carried
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Resolution #C-148-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
Now Therefore be it resolved that:
Clarington endorses the work plan of Group 360 in regards to tritium testing; and
Clarington is requesting that Hydro One provide access to the 4 monitoring wells for
tritium testing as part of its agreement with CLOCA.
Motion Withdrawn later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-149-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:26 PM.
The foregoing Resolution #C-148-17 was subsequently withdrawn.
Resolution #C-150-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the remaining funds allocated by Council through #C-030-16 to G360, Dr. Clark and
Dr. Gerber for tritium testing be permitted to also be used for the four monitoring wells
provided satisfactory arrangements can be made with Hydro One and CLOCA.
Carried
17 Confirming By-law
Resolution #C-151-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2017-050, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 23rd day of May, 2017; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
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18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-152-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the m�egting adjourn at 9:30 PM.
Carried
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