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Home My WebLink About10-30-2017Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 1 - Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 30, 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 W. Woo Regrets: Councillor C. Traill Staff Present: A. Allison, S. Brake, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, D. Crome, L. Gordon, M. Marano, R. Maciver, G. Weir, A. Greentree, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 Moment of Reflection Councillor Woo led the meeting in a moment of reflection. 3 Declaration of Interest Later in the meeting Councillor Neal and Councillor Cooke declared an interest with respect a resolution regarding a Sign Permit for the Rotary Club of Courtice. 4 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. 5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #C-280-17 Moved by Councillor Partner seconded by Councillor Woo That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on October 10, 2017, be approved. Carried Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 2 - 6 Presentations 6.1 Terri Gray, Executive Director, Oshawa/Clarington Community Living and David Rae, Member Supported by The Clarington Project were present regarding the proceeds of the Mayor’s Golf Classic. Ms. Gray thanked Mayor Foster and members of Council for choosing the Community Living and the Clarington Project to be the 2017 recipient. She provided details on Community Living and the Clarington Project. Mayor Foster presented a cheque in the amount of $27,898.95 to Ms. Gray and Mr. Rae, representing the proceeds of the 2017 Mayor’s Golf Classic. 6.2 Joran Wiener, Vice-President, Treasure Hill, Louise Foster, Director of Land Development, Tribute Communities, and Jennifer Turner, Business Manager, Covanta Durham York Renewable Energy Limited Partnership were present regarding recognition of sponsorship for the Mayor’s Golf Classic. Mayor Foster thanked the sponsors for their support and presented them with a token of appreciation for sponsoring the Mayor’s Golf Classic. 6.3 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham —Annual Address Prior to the meeting, Mr. Anderson advised he would not be able to attend tonight’s meeting. His presentation will be rescheduled to a future Council meeting. Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-281-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Rules of Procedure be suspended. Carried Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 3 - Councillor Neal and Councillor Cooke declared an interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, with respect to a resolution regarding a Sign Permit for the Rotary Club of Courtice, as they are both members, and left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter. Rotary Club of Courtice Sign Permit Resolution #C-282-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo Whereas the Municipality of Clarington Sign By-law 2009-123 allows for temporary signs for Community Groups to announce a community function or event sponsored by a non-profit organization; And Whereas the Sign By-law allows signs for a Community Group on the property where the event will be held, or by Council policy, on municipally owned property; And Whereas the Courtice Rotary is requesting to place a sign on a privately owned property located on the south side of Bloor Street east of Townline Road leading up to the “Welsh Men’s Choir Concert” on November 25, 2017; Now therefore is be resolved that, subject to the Courtice Rotary obtaining the owner’s consent, staff be directed to issue a sign permit for the Courtice Rotary for the two week period leading up to the event from November 11, 2017 to November 25, 2017 for the property on the south side of Bloor Street east of Townline Road as long as it remains undeveloped. Carried Councillor Cooke and Councillor Neal returned to the meeting. 7 Delegations There were no Delegations scheduled for this meeting. 8 Communications – Receive for Information There were no Communications to be received for information. Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 4 - 9 Communications – Direction 9.1 Michael Angemeer, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation, Regarding Veridian Board Appointments Resolution #C-283-17 Moved by Councillor Cooke seconded by Councillor Woo That Karen Fisher be reappointed to the Veridian Corporation Board and Steve de Boer be reappointed to the Veridian Connections Inc. Board for a one year term ending December 31, 2018. Carried 10 Committee Reports 10.1.1 Santa Claus Parade Minutes Minutes of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade dated April 19, September 11, and September 25, 2017 10.1.2 Agricultural Advisory Minutes Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated October 12, 2017 Resolution #C-284-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That Advisory Committee Report Items (10.1.1 and 10.1.2), be received for information. Carried 10.2 General Government Committee Report of October 16, 2017 Resolution #C-285-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of October 16, 2017, be approved, on consent, with the exception of Item 7. Carried Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 5 - Item 7 – Building Permit and Inspection Fee Amendments and New Building By-Law Resolution #C-286-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report EGD-020-17 be received; That the Building By-Law be revised to reflect the changes noted with Report EGD-020-17; That the building permit fee and inspection fee structure as detailed in the new Building By-Law be approved; That the revised Building By-Law be approved as effective October 31, 2017; and That the Building By-Law, attached to Report EGD-020-17, be recommended to Council for approval to repeal and replace By-Law 2011-036, as amended. Carried on the following recorded vote: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Interest Absent Councillor Neal X Councillor Partner X Councillor Traill X Councillor Woo X Councillor Cooke X Councillor Hooper X Mayor Foster X 10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of October 23, 2017 Resolution #C-287-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report of October 23, 2017 be approved, on consent, with the exception of Item 3 and Item 2. Carried Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 6 - Item 3 - An application by Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd. To Amend the Zoning By- law to Permit Alkaline Hydrolysis, a Flameless Form of Cremation, within an Existing Funeral Home at 386 Mill Street South, Newcastle Resolution #C-288-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD-077-17 be received; That the By-law attached to Report PSD-077-17 be approved; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-077-17, and Council’s decision; That approval be granted to Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd. to establish a crematorium at 386 Mill Street South, Newcastle pursuant to subsection 84(1.1) of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 33.; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-077-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried on the following recorded vote: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Interest Absent Councillor Partner X Councillor Traill X Councillor Woo X Councillor Cooke X Councillor Hooper X Councillor Neal X Mayor Foster X Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 7 - Item 2 - Development Applications by 2 103386 Ontario Inc. (Halminen) and Louisville Homes Ltd. For 263 Single Detached Dwellings, a Range Of 132 To 142 Street Townhouse Dwellings, And 105 Link Townhouse Dwellings In Newcastle Resolution #C-289-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That Report PSD-076-17 be received; That the applications to amend the Neighbourhood Design Plan, Clarington Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning submitted by 2103386 Ontario Inc. (Halminen) and Louisville Homes Ltd. for a range of up to 510 residential dwellings continue to be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-076-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 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 There are no Unfinished Business items scheduled for this meeting. Council Minutes October 30, 2017 - 8 - 14 By-laws Resolution #C-290-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2017-086 to 2017-088 14.1 2017-086 Being a by-law to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act within the Municipality of Clarington (Item 7 of General Government Committee Report) 14.2 2017-087 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report) 14.3 2017-088 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington [South Bowmanville Ltd. (Crosswinds)] (Approved by Council on January 18, 2016) That the said by-laws be approved. Carried 15 Procedural Notices of Motion There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda. 16 Other Business Councillor Neal enquired about recent changes to the Municipal Act pertaining to closed sessions as it relates to discussion about the Veridian merger. 17 Confirming By-Law Resolution #C-291-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2017-089, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 30th day of October, 2017; and That the said by-law be approved. Carried