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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 20, 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, L. Gordon,
F. Horvath, 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 Cooke led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3 Declaration of Interest
Councillor Neal declared an interest in Report CSD-009-17 (Agenda Item 10.2)
regarding the 2018 Community Event Sponsorship Requests - Fall Intake for Autism
Home Base Durham Inc. and Rotary Club of Courtice (Application #S03-18 and
Application S06-18).
Councillor Cooke declared an interest in Report CSD-009-17 (Agenda Item 10.2)
regarding the 2018 Community Event Sponsorship Requests - Fall Intake for Rotary
Club of Courtice (Application #S06-18).
4 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #C-293-17
Moved by Councillor Traill seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on October 30, 2017, be
approved.
Carried
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Suspend the Rules
Resolution #C-294-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended.
Carried
Resolution #C-295-17
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Queenie Tran be permitted to address Council regarding Report PSD-081-17,
Renaming of the North Portion of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive and of a
portion of East Beach Road to Port Darlington Road (Unfinished Business Item 13.1).
Carried
6 Presentations
There are no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
7 Delegations
7.1 Katrina Metzner, Holland Homes, Regarding Road Widening on Lambs Lane
(Unfinished Business Item 13.2)
Katrina Metzner, Holland Homes, was present regarding the road widening on Lambs
Lane. Ms. Metzner advised Council she was representing Holland Homes and the
applicant, Mr. Bouma. Ms. Metzner added that Mr. Bouma is the owner of 60, 66 and
70 Lambs Lane and 69 Elgin Street. She continued by noting she was present to
address the proposed road widening. Ms. Metzner noted the Mr. Przysiezny brought
concerns forward at the General Government Committee meeting with respect to the
road widening. She explained that Holland Homes purchased 66 and 60 Lambs Lane
and at that time the Municipality informed them that there would be no road widening.
Ms. Metzner advised Council that this development complies with Provincial Policy, the
Durham Region Official Plan, and Clarington Official Plan and meets the zoning
requirements. She added that at a November 15, 2017 meeting a section was added to
the consent agreement to increase the setback from the road allowance to 9.5 metres to
allow for double tandem parking. Ms. Metzner advised Council that they do not support
the road widening and if this is approved they will not be in compliance with the
maximum lot coverage. She added that widening the road will encourage on street
parking and adding a sidewalk would reduce the parking further. Ms. Metzner explained
that 58 Lambs Lane will require land to be expropriated to have an existing tree
removed in order for added sidewalks to align. She concluded by stating that Lambs
Lane is a unique street that should remain the same. Ms. Metzner answered questions
from members of Council.
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7.2 Queenie Tran Regarding Report PSD-081-17, Renaming of the North Portion
of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive and of a portion of East Beach
Road to Port Darlington Road (Unfinished Business Item 13.1)
Queenie Tran was present regarding Report PSD-081-17, Renaming of the North
Portion of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive and of a portion of East Beach
Road to Port Darlington Road. She made a verbal presentation to accompany and
electronic presentation. Ms. Tran advised the members of Council that she is owner of
95 East Beach Road. She does not feel that the Staff report is addressing the issues of
each individual property that will be affected by the renaming. Ms. Tran referred to the
site plan and noted that it suggests a small road to provide access to her property. She
asked how this street will be named and if there will be adequate signage. Ms. Tran
added that the renaming will cause confusion and make her home difficult to locate.
She asked for her property to remain on and have access to East Beach Road. Ms.
Tran feels her property is the only one affected by this change. She added that she is
concerned with snow removal and maintenance of this road. Ms. Tran explained that
she is also concerned with the being so close to a roundabout and increased traffic due
to new development in the area. Ms. Tran answered questions from the members of
Council.
8 Communications – Receive for Information
There were no Communications to be received for information.
9 Communications – Direction
9.1 Nomination of Craig Ryan for the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement –
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Resolution #C-296-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Correspondence Item 9.1 be received; and
That Craig Ryan, Past President of the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington be nominated
for the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award.
Carried
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9.2 Queenie Tran Regarding Report PSD-081-17, Renaming of the North Portion
of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive and of a portion of East Beach
Road to Port Darlington Road (Unfinished Business Item 13.1)
Resolution #C-297-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Correspondence Item 9.2 from Queenie Tran regarding the renaming of the
North Portion of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive and of a portion of East
Beach Road to Port Darlington Road be referred to the consideration of Report
PSD-081-17 (Unfinished Business Item 13.1).
Carried
9.3 E. Drew Dowling, Walker Head Lawyers – Regarding Report PSD-080-17,
Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and
WWII Prison of War Camp 30 (Item 5 of the November 13, 2017 Planning and
Development Committee Report)
Resolution #C-298-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Correspondence Item 9.3 from E. Drew Dowling, Walker Head Lawyers –
Regarding Report PSD-080-17, Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys
Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 be referred to the consideration of
Report PSD-080-17 (Agenda Item 10.3).
Carried
10 Committee Reports
10.1.1 Bowmanville
Santa Claus
Parade
Minutes of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee dated
October 23, 2017
10.1.2 Heritage
Committee
Minutes
Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated October 17,
2017
10.1.3 Accessibility
Advisory
Committee
Minutes
Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
November 1, 2017
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Resolution #C-299-17
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 to 10.1.3, be received for information with the
exception of 10.1.2
Carried
Resolution #C-300-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Advisory Committee Report Item 10.1.2 be received for information.
Carried
10.2 General Government Committee Report of November 6, 2017
Resolution #C-301-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
November 6, 2017, be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #2, #11, #12,
#16, and #18.
Carried
Item 2 –Stan Przysiezny, Regarding Development on Lambs Lane
Resolution #C-302-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Item 2 - Stan Przysiezny, regarding Development on Lambs Lane be referred to
the consideration of Unfinished Business Item 13.2.
Carried
Councillor Neal declared an interest in the Community Sponsorship Application for
“Autism Home Base Durham Inc.” as he is a member of the Board. He also declared in
interest in the “Rotary Club of Courtice” application as he is a member of the Rotary
Club. Councillor Neal left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on this
matter.
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Item 11 –Autism Home Base Durham Inc.
Resolution #C-303-17
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Sponsorship Application #S03-18 from the Autism Home Base Durham Inc., be
approved in the amount of $1500.00.
Carried
Councillor Cooke declared an interest in the Community Sponsorship Application for the
“Rotary Club of Courtice” application as he is a member of the Rotary Club. Councillor
Cooke left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter.
Item 12 –Rotary Club of Courtice
Resolution #C-304-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Sponsorship Application #S06-18 from the Rotary Club of Courtice, be approved in
the amount of $2000.00.
Carried
Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
Councillor Cooke returned to the meeting.
Item 16 –ASO Review for Provision of Employee Group Benefits
Resolution #C-305-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report COD-19-17 be received;
That the Health and Dental Benefits Program for the first renewal term, February 1,
2018 to February 1, 2019, be approved to remain as is with Sun Life Financial to take
advantage of the 15% renewal cap;
That the ASO option for provision of Health and Dental benefits be reviewed in advance
of the next renewal period of February 1, 2019 to February 1, 2020, with consulting
assistance as needed at an estimated cost of $20,000 to be funded from the ASO
Reserve fund; and
That registered interested parties be advised of Council's decision regarding the award
by the Corporate Services Department in consultation with Finance.
Carried
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Item 18 –Request to Amend the Responsible Pet Owners’ By-law 2013-024,
Regarding Leash Free Area
Resolution #C-306-17
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That staff consider the adoption of the following five recommendations contained in
Sandra Gajewski’s correspondence received on October 31, 2017, regarding improving
Clarington’s complaint protocol for off leash dog park issues:
a) Create a direct link to the online form;
b) Improve the online form by inserting “dog park” as type of problem within the drop
down list;
c) Have the “Report a Problem” form posted at the dog park;
d) Allow complaints to be reported anonymously and;
e) Allow residents to text complaints directly to Animal Services.
That the matter of creating a micro dog area within the north west area of the Dave
Boyd Memorial Dog Park be referred to the 2018 budget deliberations.
Carried
Recess
Resolution #C-307-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Council recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:27 PM.
10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of November 13, 2017
Resolution #C-308-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report
of November 13, 2017 be approved, on consent, with the exception of item #5.
Carried
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Item 5 – Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School
and WWII Prison of War Camp 30
Resolution #C-309-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-080-17 be received;
That Correspondence Item 9.3 from E. Drew Dowling, Walker Head Lawyers be
received;
That Council state its intention to designate the property including six buildings at 2020
Lambs Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the
statement of significance (Attachment 1 of Report PSD-080-17);
That the Clerk prepare the required Notice of Intention to Designate pursuant to the
provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act;
That, depending on the response to the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Clerk
either prepare the necessary by-law or report back to Council on objections received
and refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-080-17 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
11 Staff Reports
None
12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
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13 Unfinished Business
13.1 Report PSD-081-17, Renaming of the North Portion of Port Darlington Road
to East Shore Drive and of a portion of East Beach Road to Port Darlington
Road [Referred from the November 13, 2017 Planning and Development
Committee Meeting]
Resolution #C-310-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-081-17 be received;
That the By-law shown in Attachment 1 be passed to:
a. rename a portion of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive, from Lake Road to
approximately the south boundary of the Hydro One Corridor, specifically, where
the remaining portion of Port Darlington Road intersects with East Shore Drive;
and
b. rename that portion of East Beach Road to Port Darlington Road, between the
southern terminus of the current Port Darlington Road and the to-be-constructed
portion of Port Darlington Road within the Lakebreeze development;
That property owners, business and residential tenants receive a goodwill payment in
the amount of $300 for Business and Institutional owners and tenants, and $125 for
residential owners and tenants, recognizing the inconvenience and time associated with
the street name changes as identified in Section 4 of Report PSD-081-17 and that the
reasonable costs associated with the replacement of the sign at 57 Darlington
Boulevard be paid;
That the costs associated with the goodwill payment and sign replacement be
recovered from the developer of the Lakebreeze development through the subdivision
agreement;
That a copy of this Report and Council’s decision be forwarded to the Durham Regional
Police Service and the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development
Department; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-081-17 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Motion Referred
Later in the meeting
(See following motions)
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Resolution #C-311-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-310-17 be referred back to Staff to provide a report
regarding how the road realignment will be designed.
Carried
Later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Recess
Resolution #C-312-17
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Council recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:13 PM.
The foregoing Resolution #C-311-17 was then put to a vote and carried.
13.2 Memo from David Crome, Director of Planning Services, Regarding Road
Widening on Lambs Lane [Arising from the November 13, 2017 Planning and
Development Committee Meeting]
Resolution #C-313-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Memo from David Crome, Director of Planning Services be received;
That the Region of Durham Land Division Committee be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington requests that an additional condition be added to apply for a road widening of
an additional 6 metres on Lambs Lane from Third Street north to the cul-de sac.
That Mr. Przysienzny and any other interested parties and delegations be advised of
Council’s decision
Motion Referred
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-314-17
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the foregoing Resolution #C-313-17 be referred back to Staff to provide further
details regarding the road widening on Lambs Lane.
Carried
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14 By-laws
Resolution #C-315-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2017-090 to 2017-091
14.1 2017-090 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (2265719 Ontario
Limited – Highcastle Homes) (Approved by Council on May 12, 2014)
14.2 2017-091 Being a By-law to amend the Election Sign By-law 2016-004 (Item 13 of
the General Government Committee Report)
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 the Courtice High Street Ontario Municipal Board
Appeal and requested that Council will be notified of any updates or changes.
17 Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-316-17
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2017-093, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 20th day of November, 2017; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried