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Home My WebLink About2018-03-19Clar-ington- Council Minutes March 19, 2018 If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 19, 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, F. Horvath, M. Marano, R. Maciver, N. Taylor, 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 Hooper led the meeting in a moment of reflection. 3 Declaration of Interest There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting. 4 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. Councillor Woo reflected on his three terms serving as a member of Clarington Council and announced that he will not be running in the 2018 Municipal Election. 5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #C-092-18 Moved by Councillor Traill seconded by Councillor Partner That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on February 26, 2018, be approved; and That the minutes of the special meeting of the Council held on March 12, 2018, be approved. Carried - 1 - Clarington 6 Presentations None 7 Delegations Council Minutes March 19, 2018 7.1 Chantelle Bourgeois, Owner/Trainer, CMB Racing — Slots Facility at Ajax Downs and the Quarter Horse Racing Industry (Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report) Chantelle Bourgeois, Owner/Trainer, CMB Racing was present regarding the slots facility at Ajax Downs and the quarter horse racing industry. She thanked the members of Council and noted that there were additional members of the quarter horse industry present in the audience. Ms. Bourgeois asked for Council's support of the slots facility remaining at Ajax Downs. She explained that there are a great deal of economic benefits to the equestrian industry and many jobs supported by Ajax Downs. Ms. Bourgeois is confident that if the slots facilities are removed from Ajax Downs that the racing track will be at risk of closing. She added that in 2012 there were cutbacks to the racing industry which negatively impacted her business. Ms. Bourgeois referred to the recent Orono Times article and believes that Ajax has the capabilities to expand their existing facilities. She concluded by noting that Ajax Downs is currently the largest grossing casino in North America based on square footage. Ms. Bourgeois answered questions from the members of Council. Alter the Agenda Resolution #C-093-18 Moved by Councillor Partner seconded by Councillor Woo That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report, at this time. Carried Item 7 - Slots Facility at Ajax Downs and the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Resolution #C-094-18 Moved by Councillor Partner seconded by Councillor Neal Whereas the quarter horse racing industry is an important part of the rural economy of Clarington and Durham Region; Whereas the only quarter horse racetrack in Ontario is located at Ajax Downs; Whereas the viability of Ajax Downs depends on keeping the slots at the Ajax Casino; -2- Clar-in on Council gtMinutes March 19, 2018 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 That this motion be forwarded to MPP's for Durham, the Minister of Agriculture, the Premier of Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, area municipalities, and the Region of Durham. 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 7.2 Patrick O'Hanlon, President, O'Hanlon Holdings Limited, regarding Report PSD -024-18, An Application by MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd for a rezoning to permit 103 townhouses in the Bowmanville West Urban Centre (Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report) The Municipal Clerk's Department was advised prior to the meeting that Patrick O'Hanlon would be unable to attend as a delegation. 7.3 Enzo Bertucci, Director of Land Development, Kaitlin Corporation, regarding Report PSD -024-18, An Application by MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd for a rezoning to permit 103 townhouses in the Bowmanville West Urban Centre (Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report) Enzo Bertucci, Director of Land Development, Kaitlin Corporation, was present regarding Report PSD -024-18, An Application by MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd for a rezoning to permit 103 townhouses in the Bowmanville West Urban Centre. He advised the members of Council he would like to address several points arising out of the last Planning and Development Committee meeting. Mr. Bertucci advised the members of Council that both the MODO Bowmanville north and south applications were submitted to the Municipality in 2016. He added that the original plan was submitted and the land was zoned for medium density which was within the current Clarington Official Plan. Mr. Bertucci added that when the draft plan of subdivision was approved the north and south were split into two separate plans in order to move forward with the rezoning on the north portion. He explained that they were advised that 43 units per hectare was not sufficient due to development changes in the area and they were requested to increase the density. Mr. Bertucci noted that at the last Planning and Development -3- Clar-ington Council Minutes March 19, 2018 meeting staff advised that they would be looking for a minimum of 200 units per hectare. He referred to a drawing which illustrated 200 units per hectare and explained that this would require a 10 and12 storey building with underground parking. Mr. Bertucci stated that they do not feel this fits with the existing neighbourhood design and would drastically increase the cost per unit. He concluded by asking Council to reconsider the original application so they can move forward with development. Mr Bertucci answered questions from the members of Council. Alter the Agenda Resolution #C-095-18 Moved by Councillor Hooper seconded by Councillor Woo That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report, at this time. Carried Item 3 - An Application by MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd for a rezoning to permit 103 townhouses in the Bowmanville West Urban Centre Resolution #C-096-18 Moved by Councillor Hooper seconded by Councillor Partner That Report PSD -024-18 be referred back to Staff; That further meetings be scheduled with the developer to consider alternatives; and That staff report back by the April 23, 2018 Planning and Development Committee meeting with options for Council to consider regarding development on the subject lands. Carried Later in the Meeting (See following motions) Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-097-18 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the matter of the foregoing Resolution #C-096-18 a second time. Carried Clarington Council Minutes March 19, 2018 Resolution #C-098-18 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo That the foregoing resolution be amended to include Report PSD -025-18 in the referral back to Staff. Motion Lost The foregoing Resolution #C-096-18 was then put to a vote and carried. Recess Resolution #C-099-18 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner That Council recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 9:03 PM. 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 Heritage Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 20, Committee 2018 Minutes 10.1.2 Museum Minutes Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated February 14, 2018 10.1.3 Newcastle Arena Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board Minutes dated January 9, 2018 and February 13, 2018 10.1.4 SWNA Minutes Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated January 9, 2018 -5- Clarington Resolution #C-100-18 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 to 10.1.4, be approved. Carried 10.2 General Government Committee Report of March 15, 2018 Resolution #C-101-18 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper Council Minutes March 19, 2018 That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of March 5, 2018, be approved, on consent, with the exception of item #7 (as it was considered earlier in the meeting). Carried 10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of March 12, 2018 Resolution #C-102-18 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report of March 12, 2018 be approved, on consent, with the exception of item #3 (as it was considered earlier in the meeting). Carried 11 Staff Reports None 12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion 13 Unfinished Business There are no Unfinished Business items scheduled for this meeting. M Clarington 14 By-laws Resolution #C-103-18 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2018-022 to 2018-025 Council Minutes March 19, 2018 14.1 2018-022 Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 10 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.2 2018-023 Being a By-law to assume a certain street within the Municipality of Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 9 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.3 2018-024 Being a By-law to establish a Clarington Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2018-2012 Term (Item 12 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.4 2018-025 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) 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 requested an update on the transfer of the Camp 30 land from Kaitlin Corporation. Councillor Cooke continued by requesting an update on various safety concerns at the Camp 30 property. -7- c1laffr.mgton 17 Confirming By -Law Resolution #C-104-18 Council Minutes March 19, 2018 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2018-026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of March, 2018; and That the said by-law be approved. Carried 18 Adjournment Resolution #C-105-18 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the meeting adjourn at 9.21 PM. Mayor Carried IF:M