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February 26, 2018
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 26 2018, 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, G. Acorn, T. Cannella, D. Crome, D. Ferguson,
F. Horvath, R. Maciver, N. Taylor, G. Weir, J. Gallagher,
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
Councillor Partner declared an interest in Item 9 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-067-18
Moved by Councillor Traill seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on February 5, 2018, be
approved.
Carried
6 Presentations
None
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7 Delegations
7.1 Roland Roover, GHD, Regarding Report PSD -018-18, An Application by
Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village Ltd. to amend the R3-43 zone to permit
a 341 unit townhouse development (Kaitlin) in Port Darlington
Neighbourhood in Bowmanville (Unfinished Business Item 13.2)
Roland Roover, GHD, was present regarding Report PSD -018-18, An Application by
Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village Ltd. to amend the R3-43 zone to permit a 341
unit townhouse development (Kaitlin) in Port Darlington Neighbourhood in Bowmanville
(Unfinished Business Item 13.2). Mr. Roover advised the Members of Council that he
was present to address the parking study conducted where the development is
proposed. He noted that the applicants feel they are meeting the minimum parking
requirements with the exception of the 38 one bedroom units. He explained that there
are only 46 spaces allocated for the 38 one bedroom units and the requirement for the
one bedroom units is two spaces per unit. Mr. Roover concluded by stating that they
believe these units will be purchased by a single occupant. He answered questions
from the Members of Council.
Enzo Bertucci, Kaitlin Corporation, answered questions regarding on -street parking,
visitor parking and setbacks. Mr. Bertucci explained that this application is still being
processed and they understand adjustments may be made during the application
process.
8 Communications — Receive for Information
There were no Communications to be received for information.
9 Communications — Direction
There were no Communications for direction
10 Committee Reports
10.1.1 Agricultural Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated February 8,
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Resolution #C-068-18
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Advisory Committee Report Item 10.1.1, be approved.
Carried
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10.2 General Government Committee Report of February 12, 2018
Resolution #C-069-18
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
February 12, 2018, be approved, on consent, with the exception of item #9.
Carried
Item 9 - Community Event Sponsorship Program
Councillor Partner declared a direct interest in the Item 9 of the General Government
Committee Report, regarding the Community Event Sponsorship Program as the "In the
Face of an Angel" Golf for Ovarian Cancer which is in memory of her mother and all
proceeds are donated in her memory for outreach and research to Ovarian Cancer
Canada. Councillor Partner left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on
this matter.
Resolution #C-070-18
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington's Community Event Sponsorship Program is in
place to assist individuals and organization to provide opportunities for hosting special
events that promote community engagement;
And whereas the Community Event Sponsorship Program may provide funding for
community special events to a maximum of $2,000 per successful application;
And whereas the application period for events occurring January 1 to June 30, 2018
closed October 1, 2017;
And whereas the submitted application were considered by Council on
November 6, 2017;
And whereas the Community Event Sponsorship Program has an annual budget of
$35,000, of which the funds are divided between two application intake periods at
$17,000 each;
And whereas $11,820 was awarded to events through the first intake period, the
remaining $5,680 would traditionally be made available to applications received through
the second intake period, less the $2,000 set aside for Carleton and Sherri Plumber's
Neighbourhood party at Pearce Park to be held June 23, 2018; leaving a balance of
$3,680;
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Now therefore be it resolved that $2,000 from the remaining the 2018 first intake funds
be awarded to the event of being coordinated by Sandy Cochrane in aid of Ovarian
Cancer Research and Outreach for a sponsorship of the fundraiser In the Face of Angel
Golf for Ovarian Cancer on May 27, 2018 at Pebblestone Golf Course, Courtice.
Carried
Councillor Partner returned to the meeting.
10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of February 20, 2018
Resolution #C-071-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the Special Planning & Development
Committee Report of February 20, 2018 be approved, on consent.
Carried
11 Staff Reports
11.1 Report EGD -008-18 —Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Enabling
By -Law
Resolution #C-072-18
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report EGD -008-18 be received;
That the By-law attached to Report EGD -008-18, as Attachment 1, be approved;
That the Municipality's share of eligible costs, estimated to be $33,760 will be funded
from the tax levy portion of the Pavement Rehabilitation Program, account number
110-32-330-83212-7401;
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -008-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
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11.2 PSD-021-18 - Participating in the Ontario Ministry of Housing's Development
Charge Rebate Program
Resolution #C-073-18
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD -021-18 be received;
That Council authorize staff to submit an Expression of Interest and enter into a
Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province to facilitate participation in the Ontario
Ministry of Housing's Development Charge Rebate Program;
That, subject to a partnership arrangement between the Municipality of Clarington and
the Region of Durham, Council authorize the Regional Municipality of Durham to:
Serve as the Municipality of Clarington's program administrator for the Ontario
Ministry of Housing's Development Charge Rebate Program; and
Enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement on behalf of the Municipality of
Clarington with the Province to facilitate participation in the Ontario Ministry of
Housing's Development Charge Rebate Program; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -021-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
11.3 Confidential Report LGL -002-18 - Proposed Settlement of OMB Appeals -
Courtice High Street Inc.
Resolution #C-074-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Confidential Report LGL -002-18, Proposed Settlement of OMB Appeals - Courtice
High Street Inc., be tabled to the March 12, 2018, Planning and Development
Committee meeting.
Carried
12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
None
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13 Unfinished Business
13.1 Report EGD -004-18 - Bennett Road & Cobbledick Road Grade Level
Crossings Train Whistle Cessation Study
Resolution #C-075-18
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report EGD -004-18, Bennett Road & Cobbledick Road Grade Level Crossings
Train Whistle Cessation Study, be lifted from the table.
Carried
Resolution #C-076-18
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report EGD -004-18 be received;
That Council direct staff to review options for low cost highway -rail active warning
systems with reference to recent reports on same;
That Staff report back on the total cost of remediation pursuant to the WSP Canada
Report, taking into consideration any findings made pursuant to paragraph 1 herein and
without including the cost of the proposed non -required fencing;
That Staff ask Kaitlin Development to enter into a cost-sharing agreement regarding the
potential cost of remediation up to a $150,000 limit exclusive of the Bennett Road
Subdivision related costs; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -004-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Motion Withdrawn
Later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Recess
Resolution #C-077-18
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Council recess for 10 minutes.
The meeting reconvened at 7:47 PM.
Carried
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Resolution #C-078-18
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the foregoing Resolution #C-076-18 be amended by adding the following:
"That Staff include any studies supporting their position."
Carried
Resolution #C-079-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-076-18 be amended by replacing paragraph two with
the following:
That Council direct staff to undertake Step 2 within the Transport Canada
procedure for the elimination of train whistling at Bennett Road and Cobbledick
Road grade crossings, and review the findings of the WSP Group Canada
Limited (WSP) report with the rail authority, provided that there is a willingness to
assume the total potential cost of remediation which may be approximately
$430,000;
That Council authorize staff to issue a $10,000 purchase order, funded from the
Consulting/Professional Fees reserve account number 100-00-000-00000-2926,
to Canadian National Railway for their review of the sites and the WSP Whistle
Cessation Report;
That Staff report back to Council on the results of the Step 2 discussions with the
Rail Authority; and
Motion Withdrawn
The foregoing Resolution #C-076-18 was then withdrawn.
Resolution #C-080-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report EGD -004-18 be received;
That Council direct staff to undertake Step 2 within the Transport Canada procedure for
the elimination of train whistling at Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road grade crossings,
and review the findings of the WSP Group Canada Limited (WSP) report with the rail
authority, provided that there is a willingness to assume the total potential cost of
remediation which may be approximately $430,000;
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That Council authorize staff to issue a $10,000 purchase order, funded from the
Consulting/Professional Fees reserve account number 100-00-000-00000-2926, to
Canadian National Railway for their review of the sites and the WSP Whistle Cessation
Report;
That Staff report back to Council on the results of the Step 2 discussions with the Rail
Authority;
That Staff ask Kaitlin Development to enter into a cost-sharing agreement regarding the
potential cost of remediation up to a $150,000 limit exclusive of the Bennett Road
Subdivision related costs; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -004-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Lost 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
Recess
Resolution #C-081-18
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Council recess for 15 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:22 PM.
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Resolution #C-082-18
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report EGD -004-18 be received;
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That Staff be requested to report back on the estimated costs associated with hiring a
consultant to review municipal wide whistle cessation; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -004-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried as Amended
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-083-18
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the foregoing Resolution #C-082-18 be amended by adding the following after the
second paragraph:
"That Staff be directed to report back on options for low cost highway rail active
warning systems with reference to recent reports on same."
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-082-18 was then carried as amended on the following
recorded vote:
Council Member
Yes No Declaration of Absent
Interest
Councillor Neal
X
Councillor Partner
X
Councillor Traill
X
Councillor Woo
X
Councillor Cooke
X
Councillor Hooper
X
Mayor Foster
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13.2 Report PSD -018-18 -An Application by Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village
Ltd. to amend the R3-43 zone to permit a 341 unit townhouse development
(Kaitlin) in Port Darlington Neighbourhood in Bowmanville
Resolution #C-084-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PSD -018-18, An Application by Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village Ltd.
to amend the R3-43 zone to permit a 341 unit townhouse development (Kaitlin) in Port
Darlington Neighbourhood in Bowmanville, be lifted from the table.
Carried
Resolution #C-085-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD -018-18 be received;
That the proposed application for Rezoning ZBA 2017-0019 continue to be processed
including the preparation of a subsequent report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -018-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
14 By-laws
Resolution #C-086-18
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2018-016 to 2018-019
14.1 2018-016 Being a By-law to assume a certain street within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 2 of
the General Government Committee Report)
14.2 2018-017 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Item 4 of
the Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.3 2018-018 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Her
Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario as represented
by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario — Ontario
Municipal Commuter Cycling Program 2017/2018 (Item 11.1 Report
EGD -008-18)
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14.4 2018-019 Being a By-law to authorize agreements between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of
Ontario to prepare and implement an Orono Economic Development
Strategy
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
16.1 Councillor Hooper enquired about an affordable housing task force arising from
the Lieutenant Governor's visit.
17 Confirming By -Law
Resolution #C-087-18
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2018-020, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 26th day of February, 2018; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-088-18
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the meeting adjourn at 9:43PM.
Carried
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