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Minutes
September 18, 2017
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 18, 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: A. Allison, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, D. Crome, F. Horvath, M.
Marano, N. Taylor, T. Calhoun, A. Greentree, M. Chambers
1 Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2 Moment of Reflection
Councillor Partner led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3 Declaration of Interest
Councillor Woo indicated that he would be declaring an interest with respect to
Item 11.1 regarding a verbal update from the Director of Corporate Services on
museum negotiations.
4 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #C-236-17
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on July 3, 2017, be
approved.
Carried
Resolution #C-237-17
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of the special meeting of the Council held on August 22, 2017, be
approved.
Carried
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6 Presentations
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6.1 Presentation to Marie Marano on 30 Years as a Member of the Association of
Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario
Mayor Foster presented a certificate to Marie Marano, Director of Corporate Services
recognizing 30 years as a member of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks
and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO). Mayor Foster recognized the accomplishments of
Ms. Marano and thanked her for her service to the AMCTO.
6.2 Olinda Casimiro, Director, Art Gallery of Northumberland and Irena Orlowski,
Board President, Art Gallery of Northumberland - Presentation of
Photograph of the Newtonville Cenotaph
Olinda Casimiro presented a photo of the Newtonville Cenotaph to the Members of
Council. She explained that this photo was chosen to be a part of the "Northumberland
Went to War" exhibit at the Art Gallery of Northumberland.
7 Delegations
There are no Delegations scheduled for this meeting.
8 Communications — Receive for Information
There were no Communications to be received for information.
9 Communications — Direction
9.1 Request from Alpha Pre -Engineered Panel Systems Incorporated for an
Exemption from the Two Year Freeze on Making an Application to Amend
the Clarington Official Plan
Resolution #C-238-17
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke
Whereas on June 19, 2017, The Regional Municipality of Durham approved Clarington
Official Plan Amendment No. 107 (OPA 107);
Whereas Alpa Pre -Engineered Panel Systems Incorporated ("Alpa") wishes to amend
the Clarington Official Plan to facilitate an expansion to its existing business on Baseline
Road;
Whereas subsections 22(2.1) and 22(2.2) of the Planning Act prohibit Alpa from
requesting an amendment to the Clarington Official Plan before the second anniversary
of the first day that OPA 107 came into effect unless Council has declared by resolution
that such a request is permitted; and
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Whereas Council wishes to permit Alpa to make an Official Plan Amendment
Application
respecting its property.
Now Therefore be it Resolved That:
1. Council hereby permits Alpa to file an application requesting that the Clarington
Official Plan be amended to re -designate the lands at 2021 and 2033 Baseline
Road to General Industrial and to permit the expansion of an employment use
at 2021 Baseline Road onto the property at 2033 Baseline Road.
2. By granting permission to Alpa to make an Official Plan Amendment Application,
Council is in no way expressing any opinion regarding the planning merits of the
Application or any related application.
Carried
10 Committee Reports
10.1 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated July 13,
2017 and August 17, 2017
10.1.2 Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee of Clarington dated June
7, 2017 and September 6, 2017
Resolution #C-239-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Committee Reports (Items 10.1 to 10.2) be received for information.
Carried
10.3 General Government Committee Report of September 5, 2017
Resolution #C-240-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the General Government Committee Report of September 5, 2017, be approved,
on consent.
Carried
10.4 Planning and Development Committee Report of September 11, 2017
Resolution #C-241-17
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Planning and Development Committee Report of September 11, 2017, be
approved, on consent with the exception of Item 5.
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Carried
Item 5 — Revised Applications by High Street Courtice Inc. to Amend the
Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit a 464 Unit Residential
development in Courtice
Resolution #C-242-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD -059-17 be received;
That the revised applications submitted by High Street Courtice Inc. for a Clarington
Official Plan Amendment (COPA2016-0004) and Rezoning (ZBA2016-0024) continue to
be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -059-17 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
11 Staff Reports
11.1 Verbal Update from the Director of Corporate Services on Museum
Negotiations
Councillor Woo declared and interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, with respect to Item 11.1 regarding a verbal update from the Director of
Corporate Services on Museum Negotiations, as his wife is the Secretary/Treasurer of
CUPE 6364 and he is the Council Liaison for the Museum Board. Councillor Woo did
not participate in the Closed Session discussions related to this matter.
Closed Session
Resolution #C-243-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with labour relations
or employee negotiations.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:23 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair
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Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution was passed on a
procedural matter.
Resolution #C-244-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the verbal update from the Director of Corporate Services on Museum
Negotiations, be received for information.
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
There are no Unfinished Business items scheduled for this meeting.
14 By-laws
Resolution #C-244-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2017-069 to 2017-079
14.1 2017-069 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2011-036, a by-law respecting
the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors,
Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors (Brendan Grigg)
(Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report)
14.2 2017-070 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2011-036, a by-law respecting
the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors,
Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors (Stephen Leca)
(Item 7 of the General Government Committee)
14.3 2017-071 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2011-036, a by-law respecting
the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors,
Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors (Christopher
Dobby) (Item 7 of the General Government Committee)
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14.4 2017-072 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2011-036, a by-law respecting
the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors,
Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors (Derek Fraser)
(Item 7 of the General Government Committee)
14.5 2017-073 Being a by-law to require payment of fees, to amend By-law
2012-090, and amend "Schedule D" of the Fee By-law 2010-142
(Item 11 of the General Government Committee)
14.6 2017-074 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (MGM Dream Homes Ltd.) (Item 4 of the Planning
and Development Committee Report)
14.7 2017-075 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (Vincent Santocono) (Item 6 of the Planning and
Development Committee Report)
14.8 2017-076 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (Prudence Smith) (Item 7 of the Planning and
Development Committee Report)
14.9 2017-077 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (George Lysyk & Salvatore Risorto) (Item 8 of the
Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.10 2017-078 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (1816451 Ontario Limited) (Item 9 of the Planning
and Development Committee Report)
14.11 2017-079 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (BCR Construction) (Approved by Council May 7,
1997)
That said by-laws be approved.
Carried
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15 Procedural Notices of Motion
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
16 Other Business
16.1 Appointment of Planning Services Department and Engineering Services
Department Council Liaisons
Resolution #C-245-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Councillor Neal be appointed as the Planning Services Department Liaison for the
term of Council ending December 31, 2018; and
That Councillor Woo be appointed as the Engineering Services Department Liaison for
the term of Council ending December 31, 2018.
Carried
17 Confirming By -Law
Resolution #C-246-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2017-080, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 18th day of September, 2017; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-247-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the meeting adjourn at 8:26 PM.
Carried
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