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General Government Committee
Report to Council Meeting of March 19, 2018
Report to Council
Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of Monday, March 5, 2018
Recommendations:
1. Receive for Information
(a) 8.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
January 16, 2018
(b) 8.3 Mark Majchrowski, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha
Conservation ❑ Kawartha Conservation 2018 Preliminary
Budget
(c) 8.4 Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services,
Regional Municipality of Durham ❑ Renaming of Regional
Road 57 in the Municipality of Clarington
(d) 8.5 ADR Chambers, Ombudsman Office, Ombudsman for the
Municipality of Clarington 112017 Annual Report
(e) 9.3 United Shoreline: Ontario ❑ Lake Ontario Shoreline
(f) EGD -007-18 Building Activity Update January 1 to December 31, 2017
2. Delegation of Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, Executive Director, Grandview
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Build Update
That the delegation of Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, Executive Director, Grandview
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be received with thanks.
3. Delegation of Andre Marois, Director, RER Corridor Infrastructure ❑
Lakeshore East and Chris Burke, Director, Service Planning, Planning
and Policy, Regarding an Update on the GO Extension
That the presentation by Andre Marois, Director, RER Corridor Infrastructure F
Lakeshore East (Metrolinx) and Chris Burke, Director, Service Planning, Planning
and Policy, Metrolinx, Regarding an Update on the GO Extension, be received with
thanks.
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4• Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area dated
February 13, 2018
That the Communications Item 8.2, minutes of the Bowmanville Business
Improvement Area dated February 13, 2018, be received for information; and
That the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area secretary be advised that the
minutes be changed to reflect that Councillor Hooper stated that the snow removal
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exceeded.
5• Ted Paulsen, Owner, Canadian Parks Brewing -10 DCKIDF\M_HW LP UL G-
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That Communication Item 9.1, Ted Paulsen, Owner, Canadian Parks Brewing
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That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington is in support of the issuance of the
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Brewing Company to sell and serve beer for consumption by patrons at its
manufacturing site, of 422 Lake Road, Bowmanville, and
i0ecisiot.
6• Ryan Paquette, Project Coordinator, R.W. Tomlinson Limited F1 MTO -
Hwy #115 Culverts Noise By-law Exemption Request
That an HEFP S NUVRIO-1[0 XCESDONY1 F; /H1111Aaw 2007-071 for Hwy #115
Culverts Construction, as requested by Ryan Paquette, Project Coordinator, R.W.
Tomlinson Limited, from April 30, 2018 until July 31, 2018, be approved.
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7• Chantelle Bourgeois, Owner/Trainer, CMB Racing ❑ Slots Facility at
Ajax Downs and the Quarter Horse Racing Industry
Whereas the quarter horse racing industry is an important part of the rural economy
of Clarington and Durham Region;
And whereas the only quarter horse racetrack in Ontario is located at Ajax Downs;
And whereas the viability of Ajax Downs depends on keeping the slots at the Ajax
Casino;
Now therefore be it resolved:
That the Municipality of Clarington supports keeping the slots at Ajax Casino to
ensure the continued viability of Ajax Downs and the quarter horse racing industry
in Clarington and Durham Region; and
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Premier of Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, area
municipalities, and the Region of Durham.
$• Christopher Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby ❑ Provincial Library
Fund
That the following Town of Whitby resolution, regarding provincial Library Fund, be
endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington:
Whereas public libraries provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community
hubs where residents of all backgrounds are welcome to learn, work,
innovate, explore, connect, and collaborate;
And whereas the Whitby Public Library works closely with the community to
deliver valued services and contributes to a culture of social good by
sharing knowledge and resources;
And, whereas the Whitby Public Library continues to be a catalyst for Whitby
residents and organizations to pursue their goals and dreams and reach
their potential by connecting them with the expertise and resources they
need, and transforms information into knowledge that positively impacts their
lives;
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And whereas the Whitby Public Library continues to manage public
resources with the utmost care and is committed to the sustainability of its
services;
And whereas the Whitby Public Library continues to deliver services that
support provincial initiatives, such as poverty reduction, lifelong learning and
skill development, local economic development, health literacy, and
provides equitable access to provincial government web sites and services;
Therefore be it resolved:
That the Town of Whitby urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the
contribution of local libraries within their communities and to cease the 20
year budget freeze to local public libraries in an acknowledgement of the
services they offer to all residents;
That the Town of Whitby urges the Province of Ontario to reinstate adequate
and appropriate funding for local public libraries, increasing each year going
forward in line with the consumer price index; and,
That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ontario Minister of Tourism,
Culture, and Sport, to the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs, to the local
MPPs, to the Association of Municipalities Ontario, to the Ontario Library
Association, to the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries, and to the Region
of Durham and local area municipalities for endorsement.
9• Bond Head Subdivision, Newcastle, Plan 40M-2411 'Certificate of
Acceptance' and 'Assumption By-law', Final Works Including Boulevard
trees, Fencing and Other Related Works
That Report EGD -005-18 be received;
That the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include boulevard trees, fencing and other
related Works, constructed with Plan 40M-2411;
That the By-law in Attachment 2 to Report EGD -005-18 be approved assuming a
certain street within Plan 40M-2411 as a public highway; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -005-18 and any delegations be
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10. Westvale Subdivision Phase 3, Courtice, Plan 40M-2361 Certificate of
Acceptance' and 'Assumption By -Law', Final Works Including Roads
and Other Related Works
That Report EGD -006-18 be received;
That the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which includes final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed with Plan 40M-2361;
That Council approve the By-law in Attachment 2 to Report
EGD -006-18 assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-2361 as public highways,
and dedicating Gord Vinson Avenue and Dewell Crescent within our road network
as public highways; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-006-❑❑LEHDGYL�MQGI TRXCFLOY❑
decision.
11. Public Access Defibrillator Program - Lakeridge Health Agreement
Renewal
That Report CSD -002-18 be received;
That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement provided by the
Central East Prehospital Care Program (CEPCP), on behalf of Lakeridge Health;
and
That Central East Prehospital Care Program be advised of action taken.
12. 2018 Municipal Elections - Compliance Audit Committee Terms of
Reference
That Report CLD -009-18 be received;
That the members of the 2014 -❑❑❑❑[O XCURSDOW� iiii000JVfaV_[[IRP SQ)CFH3xGW
Committee be thanked;
That the draft By-law attached to Report CLD -009-18, as Attachment 1, to update
the Terms of Reference for the Municipality of Clarington's Compliance Audit
Committee, be approved;
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That the Municipality of Clarington's Compliance Audit Committee Rules of
Procedure be received for information; and
That Staff be directed to initiate recruitment for the appointment of the three
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Committee.
13. Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
That Report CLD -010-18 be received;
That the following citizen representatives be appointed for a term ending
December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed, to the Accessibility Advisory
Committee for the Municipality of Clarington:
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That all interested parties listed in Report CLD -010-18 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
14. Joint Health and Safety Committee - 2017 Summary
That Report COD -005-18 be received; and
That Attachment 1 to Report COD -005-18, the updated Policy# E-5 Workplace
Harassment and the Health and Safety Policy Statement be endorsed.
15. Bowmanville West Urban Centre Secondary Plan Update
That Report COD -006-18 be received;
That the proposal received from Dillon Consulting Limited being the most
responsive bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2017-10
be awarded the contract for the provision of professional services for the
Bowmanville West Urban Centre Secondary Plan Update;
That the funds required in the amount of $203,323.60 (net HST Rebate) be drawn
from prior budget year carryover amounts in account 100-50-130-00000-7160
including $187,824.42 from Bowmanville Town Centre Secondary Plan funding and
$15,499.18 from other completed growth related studies; and
That all interested parties listed in Report COD -006-18 and any delegations be
advised by the Department of Council's decision.
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16. RFP2017-9 Soper Creek Main and East Branches Subwatershed Study
That Report COD -007-18 be received;
That the proposal received from Aquafor Beech Limited being the most responsive
bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2017-9 and subject to
a satisfactory reference check, be awarded the contract for the provision of Soper
Creek Main and East Branches Subwatershed Study, subject to receipt of funding
from the Bowmanville East (Soper Hills) Landowners Group Inc. and the
Bowmanville North (Soper Springs) Landowners Group Inc.;
That the funds required in the amount of $ 391,025.20 (including HST) be drawn
from the following accounts:
Developer Contributions # 100-21-130-00000-1010 $391,025.20
That all interested parties listed in Report COD -007-18 and any registered
interested parties will be advised of Council's decision regarding the award by the
Corporate Services Department.
17. Postal Banking
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with the government announcing decisions on the future of Canada Post;
Whereas this review did not seriously consider postal banking event though the
Minister responsible for Canada Post promised that all options would be
considered;
Whereas there is an urgent need for this service because thousands of rural towns
and villages do not have a bank and nearly two million Canadians desperately need
alternatives to payday lenders;
Whereas postal banking helps keep post offices viable and financial services
accessible in many parts of the world;
Whereas postal banking has the support of over 600 municipalities and close to
two-thirds of Canadians;
Whereas the small rural community of Orono, Ontario is losing its bank
September 21, 2018 and is a community largely populated by seniors who do not
drive or have bus services, and nearest financial institution will be 10 km away;
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Be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington supports the addition of postal
banking at Canada Post, with a mandate for financial inclusion with the possibility of
the Orono Post Office as its Pilot Project;
That the Municipality of Clarington call on the Federal Government to ensure that a
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Canada Post Review; and
That Council direct staff to forward this resolution, requesting favourable
considerations of this resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, AMO,
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Carla Qualtrough of Public Services and Procurement.
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