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Home My WebLink About05/07/2007 C!!J!iJ1glon , GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: TIME: PLACE: May 7,2007 9:30 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. ROLL CALL 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. MINUTES (a) Minutes of a Regular Meeting of April 23, 2007 (b) Minutes of a Special Meeting of April 30, 2007 301 312 4. (a) PRESENTATIONS No presentations (b) DELEGATIONS (i) Myno Van Dyke, Newcastle Village & Historical Society regarding Report PSD-054-07, Walbridge House (ii) Victor Suppan, Newcastle Village & Historical Society regarding Report PSD-054-07, Walbridge House (iii) Nick Mensink, G.M. Sernas & Associates Ltd. regarding Report PSD-056-07, Soper Creek Subwatershed Study 5. PUBLIC MEETINGS (a) Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 Applicant: Gary & Donna Arnott Report: PSD-050-07 501 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 G.P. & A. Agenda -2- May 7, 2007 6. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) PSD-050-07 Rezoning to Permit Farm-Related Equipment Sales and 601 Service Use On An Existing Rural Residential Lot Applicant: Gary and Donna Amott (b)1 . PSD-051-07 Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment 609 for the Meeting of April 19, 2007 (c) PSD-052-07 Rezoning To Redefine the Front Yard for Twelve (12) 615 Townhouse Units Applicant: Prestonvale Heights Limited (d) PSD-053-07 Draft Plan of Subdivision - Authorization By-law 624 Owner: Sabina Investments Inc. and Ankara Realty Limited (The Remington Group) (e) PSD-054-07 Heritage Designation The Walbridge House 630 (f) PSD-055-07 Green Community Advisory Committee 637 (g) PSD-056-07 Soper Creek Subwatershed Plan Study 699 7. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT No reports 8. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT No reports 9. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT No reports 10. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT No reports 11. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT (a) CLD-016-07 Proposed Election Sign By-law 1101 (b) CLD-017-07 Parking of Recreational Vehicles on Residential Property 1115 G.P. & A. Agenda -3- May 7, 2007 12. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT No Reports 13. FINANCE DEPARTMENT No Reports CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (a) CAO-007-07 Physician Recruitment (b) CAO-00B-07 Greater Toronto Clean Air Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. 1301 1305 15. No Reports 16. OTHER BUSINESS 17. ADJOURNMENT ClwilJglOD General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. , ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abemethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim CouncillorW. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance Department, N. Taylor Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Hooper indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to Anne Mcllory's Presentation and Report PSD-045-07. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-309-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 10, 2007 be approved. CARRIED 30J General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 Resolution #GPA-31 0-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THATtne order ofthe agenda be altered to refer Confidential Report COD-015-07 and the confidential verbal report of the Chief Administrative Officer to the end of the Agenda to be considered in a "closed" meeting. CARRIED PRESENTATION Councillor Hooper stated that he has a pecuniary interest with respect to Anne Mcllory's presentation as he is the former Chair of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area and he was involved with the Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Councillor Hooper refrained from discussion on this matter. Anne Mcllory, Brook Mcilroy Inc., addressed the Committee providing an overview of the Bowmanville West Town Centre Streetscape Implementation Plan and conducted a PowerPoint presentation highlighting issues and opportunities, key objectives, streetscape concepts and elements, and the plan implementation. This plan for streetscape will bring beautification of streets and create quality now and for future development. Anne provided an overview of area issues, objectives, and themes that led to design. The plan will create a pedestrian-friendly area, will be high quality, and will support the retail activity. The intent is to create a commercial centre that will be both a local and regional destination. The recommended design for Highway 2 will tie the area together with common elements. The road will still continue to function to bring traffic in and out of downtown, but will be highly enhanced because of treatments in the plan including trees in raised planters, landscape features, lighting, and benches. The proposed design of these features is not expected to impede the use of the road by wide vehicles and they are designed to accommodate the snow in the winter. Critical intersections such as Highway 2 and Green Road will be areas of significant focus. As well, other unique treatments such as a veterans' memorial, areas to promote feature community events, and other public art opportunities, may encourage community involvement. Ms. Mcllory explained that on-street parking is recommended in some areas to create a sense of place. As well, it acts as a traffic calming measure. Bike paths have not been included in the Plan, although they were dis,cussed at length by those involved in the development of the Plan. There is a major liability for the Municipality to take on dedicated cycling paths. To assist with maintenance of the median features, it is recommended that the planters be irrigated. There should be a variety of plantings to accommodate the seasons. -2- 302 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 Bowmanville West does not have a heritage fabric, but rather it is a new con~emporary retail area. The retail activity of the west area is different from historic downtown and will continue to evolve as being different from downtown. It is anticipated that this will enhance the downtown as it will be a counterpoint. DELEGATIONS , Doug Otterbein spoke in opposition to Report PSD-047-07 - Zoning Amendment to Permit the Development of a Hamlet Residential Lot. Mr. Otterbien stated his home is directly south of the proposed development and he is concerned with drainage issues that will result with development on the subject property. He advised his property is very low and when the home to the south was built it required a lot of fill. He feels that any new development on the subject lands will require a considerable amount of fill and he will become a mole at the bottom of a hill. He expressed concern that his property will be extremely wet and that the value of his property will decrease. Councillor Foster chaired this portion of this meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Highway Closing - Unopen Road Allowance - Clarington Boulevard The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington proposes to pass a by- law to stop up and close a portion of an unopen road allowance (Clarington Boulevard) situated in Lot 16, Concession 1 in the former Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington described as Parts 13 and 15 on Plan 40R-16730. No one spoke in opposition to or support of the stopping up and closing of the unopened road allowance. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of this meeting. (b) Subject: Applicant: Report: Application to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-law Prestonvale Heights Limited PSD-042-D7 Sarah Armstrong, Planner, Planning Services Department provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-042-07. Trina Conley spoke in opposition to Report PSD-042-07 advising she has concerns with traffic flow noting vehicles will use Beckett Crescent to access Bloor Street. She stated safety will be a concern as many children live in the neighbourhood. Trina Conley acknowledged that the use of Beckett Crescent was always the original intent but that her concern remains the same. .3. 303 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 No one spoke in support of Report PSD-042-07. Nick Mensink, Semas Associates, addressed the Committee on behalf of the Applicant, Prestonvale Heights Associates, advising he was available to answer any questions. There were no questions to Nick Mensink. (c) Subject: Applicant: Report: Applications to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-law and for Amendment to Draft Approval Intracorp Developments Ltd. PSD..()43..()7 Cynthia Strike, Senior Planner, Planning Services Department provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-043-07. Stanley Hudson spoke in opposition to Report PSD-043-07 stating the original proposal demonstrated large detached lots. He expressed concern with the lack of planning for schools with respect to the extra homes proposed, and influx of children. Diana Gamble spoke in opposition to Report PSD-043-07 expressing concern with congestion in the area and with the possibility that the new development might not complement the existing residential neighbourhood. She stated currently the area has a good mix of seniors and families. No one spoke in support of Report PSD-043-07. . Glen Murphy, Vice-President, Development, Intracorp Developments Limited, provided a brief overview of the Liberty Crossing subdivision noting that this subject development will be Phase III of the project and it is their intention to extend the urban design vision found in Phases I and II to this phase. He noted the requested changes are required to enable them to deliver the same character features. Mr. Murphy noted the proposal will provide for a decrease in density to accommodate all single detached homes on 30', 40' or 50' lots. Mr. Murphy concluded by stating he concurred with the summary of the Staff report and looked forward to a supportive recommendation being brought forward. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT REZONING TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWELVE (12) TOWNHOUSE UNITS APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED Resolution #GPA-311-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-042-07 be received; -4. 304 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 THAT the rezoning application submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited be'referred back to Staff for further processing; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-042-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. , I CARRIED REZONING AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 187 DETACHED DWELLINGS APPLICANT: INTRACORP DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED Resolution #GPA-312-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-043-07 be received; THAT the application to amend Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-87087 and amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted by Intracorp Developments Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-043-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. ' CARRIED MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2007 Resolution #GPA-313-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-044-07 be received; THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 5, 2007 for applications A2007-0004, A2007-0007, A2007-0008 and A2007-0009 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 5, 2007 for application A2007-0006. However, should an appeal be lodged by another party, that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend its original recommendation. CARRIED - 5 . 305 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 Councillor Hooper stated that he has a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD- 045-07 as he is the former Chair of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area and he was involved with the Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Councillor Hooper refrained from discussions and voting on this matter. .11 1.1 BOWMANVlllE WEST TOWN CENTRE STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Resolution #GPA-314-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-045-07 be received; THAT the Bowmanville West Town Centre Streetscape Implementation Plan be adopted as a guide for future streetscape improvements; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-045-07 and the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised of Council's decision. . CARRIED PROGRESS REPORT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK STUDY Resolution #GPA-315-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-046-07 be received for information. CARRIED ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE DEVlOPMENT OF A HAMLET RESIDENTIAL lOT PROPONENT: THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Resolution #GPA-316-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-047-07 be received; THAT Zoning By-law 84-63 and Zoning By-law 2005-109 be amended by adopting the By-laws contained in Attachments 3 and 4 to Report PSD-047-07; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-047-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED -6- 306 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 Resolution #GPA-317-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Committee recess for 5 minutes. , CARRIED ,. The meeting resumed at 11 :43 a.m. Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR MARCH, 2007 Resolution #GPA-318-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report EGD-035-07 be received for information. CARRIED OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY RESPONSE REPORT - MARCH 2007 Resolution #GPA-319-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report ESD-007-07 be received for information. CARRIED Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. -7. 307 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT JOB OPPORTUNITY FAIR ResolutiQn #GPA-320-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report CSD-006-07 be received for information. CARRIED Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT SENSITIVITY TRAINING Resolution #GPA-321-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-014-07 be received for information. CARRIED ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT - JANUARY TO MARCH, 2007 Resolution #GPA-322-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-015-07 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-015-07 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. CARRIED FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY POLICY Resolution #GPA-323-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CLD-016-07 be received; and THAT the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy be approved. CARRIED - 8 - 308 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT TENDER CL2007-4 SUPPLY AND HAULING GRANULAR MATERIAL Resolution #GPA-324-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-017-07 be received; THAT C.D.R. Young's Aggregates Inc., Pontypool, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $251,011.00 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2007 -4, be awarded the contract for the Supply and Hauling of Granular Material; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the 2007 OperationsRoad Maintenance and Construction budget. CARRIED CL2007-3, HIGH FLOAT RESURFACING Resolution #GPA-325-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-018-07 be received; THAT Miller Paving Limited, Gormley, Ontario with a total revised bid in the amount of $553,055.54 (excluding G.S.T.) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2007 -3, be awarded the contract to supply High Float Resurfacing, to various roads as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds required be provided from the Operations Department 2007 Budget - Various Surface Treatment Accounts for $506,917.54 and the Engineering Department for 2007 Budget - Brownsville Road, Orono, Account#110-32-330-83267-7401, for $46,138.00. CARRIED -9. 309 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 FINANCE DEPARTMENT BUILDING PERMIT FEES ANNUAL REPORT Resolutlbn #GPA-326-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report FND-009-07 be received; and THAT existing building division fees be confirmed with no change required. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-327-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Report COD-015-07 concerning a legal matter and a confidential verbal report from the Chief Administrative Officer concerning a labour relations matter. CARRIED The meeting resumed in open session at 1:04 p.m. Resolution #GPA-328-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the actions taken in the "closed" meeting be ratified. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Robinson requested that the Durham Regional Police be invited to a Council meeting to report on matters within the Municipality of Clarington. As well, Councillor Robinson indicated there is a need for community policing. In response to Councillor Foster's concerns with a lack of communication regarding the Energy from Waste Project, Mayor Abernethy agreed to request the Regional Clerk to add all Members of Council to the Region's circulation list for communications and reports concerning the Project. .10 - 310 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2007 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-329-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo . THAT the meeting adjourn at 1:15 p.m. CARRIED MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK . 11 . 311 C"f..lrm- groIn Special General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes rIULj u. April 30, 2007 Lsoding the Way Minutes of a special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 30, 2007 at 8:30 a.m., at Fire Station #1. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Also Present: Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir Deputy Chief, B. Hesson Deputy Chief, M. Berney Training Officer, T. Calhoun Administrative Assistant to the Director of Emergency Services, S. Roman Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. Resolution #GPA-330-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be closed for the purpose of providing an education and training session to the Members of Council with respect to the Emergency Services Department. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-331-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :40 a.m. CARRIED MAYOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 312 CI!1!mgron PUBLIC MEETING REPORT # PSD-050-07 GARY & DONNA ARNOTT ", TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington will consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. APPLICATION DETAILS The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Gary & Donna Arnott would perm~ farm related equipment sales and service in an expansion to the existing detached accessory building and the continued use of the single detached dwelling as their primary residence. ' The subject property is located at 2433 Courtice Road as shown on reverse. Planning File Nos.: ZBA 2007-0001 & SPA 2007-0001 PUBLIC MEETING . The Municipality of Clarington will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, identify issues and provide additional information relative to the proposed development. The public meeting will be held on: Monday, May 7, 2007 9:30 A.M. Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario ANY pERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting commences. DATE: TIME: PLACE: If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on this application you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, May 14, 2007, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Should you wish to appear before Council, you must register with the Clerks Department by the Wednesday noon, May 9, 2007 to have your name appear in the Agenda. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? If you wish to make a written submission or if you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or the adoption of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must submit a written request to the Clerk's Department 2"" Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L 1C 3A6. Additional information relating to the proposal is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (during July and AU!lust 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m,) at the Planning Services Department, 3'" Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L 1C 3A6, or by calling Paul Wirch at (905) 623-3379 extension 331 or bye-mail at pwirch@clarington.net APPEAL If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. e unicipality of Clarington this 28th day of March 2007. 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L 1C 3A6 a . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning Services Municipality of Clarington 501 .. 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'" ~ 1.\ 0 00"9 ,.: ~ irS'vS ~ .-.-.-.-.-.- -.-'- _._.- aVOH 3:> I nlnoJ 502 CI!ll4]gron REPORT PLANNING SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING Meeting::GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING Date: Monday, May 7,2007 Report #: PSD-050-07 File No's: ZBA 2007-0001 By-law #: Subject: REZONING TO PERMIT FARM-RELATED EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE USE ON AN EXISTING RURAL RESIDENTIAL LOT APPLICANT: GARY AND DONNA ARNOTT RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-050-07 be received; 2. THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Gary and Donna Arnott be referred back to staff to allow for receipt of outstanding comments and a subsequent recommendations report; and 3. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's decision; Submitted by: David Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning Services Reviewed by: cJ~._~ Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer PW*CP*DC*sh*df Apri/20, 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 601 REPORT NO.: PSD-050-07 PAGE 2 1.0 APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Owner/Applicant: Gary and Donna Arnott . 1.2 Rezoning: from "Agricultural (A)" to an appropriate zone to permit farm-related : : equipment sales and service use on a rural residential property. 1.3 Location: 2433 Courtice Road, Darlington Part Lot 28, Concession 2, Former Township of Darlington 1.4 Site Area: 0.22 ha 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 In July of 2006, the Clarington Building Division received a complaint regarding the construction of an addition to an existing accessory building on the subject property. As no building permit had been issued the owner was advised to make application for a building permit for the expansion. The use of the accessory building as a "tractor and lawn equipment sales and repair establishment" was not permitted within the current zoning of the property. Additionally, the size of the newly expanded accessory building exceeds the maximum permitted floor area, which is limited to 40% of the floor area of the principal dwelling. 2.2 On August 4, 2006, Mr. Arnott attempted to resolve the matter by applying for a minor variance to address the size of the accessory building. However, Mr. Arnott was informed that a decision of the Committee of Adjustment could only resolve the matter of size and would still not allow the "tractor and lawn equipment sales and repair establishment". Staff met with Mr. Arnott and Mr. Arnott's consultant - Devon Biddle of Biddle & Associates several times over the next several months to discuss the rezoning and site plan process that was required to legalize the commercial use on the applicants' property. 2.3 On December 22, 2006, the Planning Services Department received a rezoning application. It is the applicants' intention to live and work from the same property they have owned since 1999. The existing garage was recently expanded to accommodate the space required to carry on the commercial use. 2.4 The applicant has also submitted a site plan application (SPA 2007-0001) and appropriate elevation drawings demonstrating the expanded buildings appearance and practical utility. 602 REPORT NO.: PSD-050-07 PAGE 3 3.0 PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUBMISSIONS , 3.1 Public Notice was given by mail to each landowner within 120 metres of the subject' property and a public notice sign was installed by the applicant on the Courtice Road frontage 21 days prior to the public meeting. ' 3.2 As of the writing of this report, Staft has received no objections to the proposal. 4.0 SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING AREAS 4.1 The subject property is located on the east side of Courtice Road south of Highway 2 and north of Bloor Street. The property currently contains a single detached dwelling and a detached accessory building. Behind the accessory building, in the northeast corner of the property is a 46' x 53' outdoor storage area. The outdoor storage area is screened on the west side by the accessory building and by a solid fence and gate. The outdoor storage area is screened on the north, south and east sides by a mature hedge although the north side remains partially visible from Courtice Road. The current drainage for the property runs west-to-east from Courtice Road, through the hard surfaced parking area, south of the outdoor storage area and into the lower-lying agricultural lands to the east of the subject property. The single detached dwelling used as the applicants' primary residence 603 REPORT NO.: PSD-050-07 PAGE 4 " " The existing building to be used for farm-related equipment sales and service 4.2 Surrounding Uses: North: East: South: West: Agricultural Agricultural Agricultural Agricultural & Residential 5.0 PROVINCIAL POLICY 5.1 Provincial Policv Statement The Provincial Policy Statement states that, within rural areas, permitted uses and activities shall: . relate to rural land uses; . be appropriate to the available and planned infrastructure; . comply with the minimum distance separation formulae; and . promote land uses that are compatible with the rural landscape and can be sustained by rural service levels. Further, the Provincial Policy Statement permits new agriculture-related uses provided that they are compatible with and do not hinder surrounding agricultural operations, are limited in scale and whose uses are included in municipal planning documents. 604 REPORT NO.: PSD-050-07 PAGE 5 The rezoning of this site to allow for a farm-related equipment sales and service establishment as a permitted use is consistent with the policies found within the " Provincial Policy Statement. 5,2 Places to Grow, I I' The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe directs new development to settlement area except where necessary for development related to rural land uses, The rezoning of this site to allow for a farm-related equipment sales and service establishment as a permitted use is consistent with the policies found within the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. 6.0 OFFICIAL PLAN CONFORMITY 6.1 Durham Reaional Official Plan The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject property "Prime Agricultural Areas", This designation is intended to preserve lands with high agricultural significance and/or existing farm operations for continued agricultural and agricultural- related uses, The subject property is under 2 Ha in size and therefore would not possess the required lot area to be recognized as a farm operation, The proposal for a farm-related equipment sales and service establishment conforms with the Durham Regional Official Plan. 6.2 Clarinaton Official Plan The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject property "General Agricultural Area", Lands with this designation are intended to be used only for farm and farm-related uses, including farm-related commercial uses provided that such uses: . are compatible with existing and/or designated land uses in the surrounding areas and do not generate excessive amounts of odour, traffic or other nuisances; . do not conflict with surrounding agricultural uses; . are not located on Class 1 or Class 2 soil; . conform with the minimum distance separation formulae; and . do not abut any designated rural settlement area. 'It should be noted that the agricultural lands located across from, the applicants' property, on the west side of Courtice Road, are designated as "Urban Residential" in the Clarington Official Plan. 605 REPORT NO.: PSD-050-07 PAGE 6 7.0 ZONING BY-LAW CONFORMITY 7.1 The property is currently zoned "Agricultural (A)" which does not permit a farm-related equipment sales and service establishment. As a result, the applicants have submitted this rezoning application for consideration. , . , ' , 8.0 AGENCY COMMENTS 8.1 The rezoning application was circulated to a number of agencies for comment. Clarington Emergency Services, Clarington Operations Department and Hydro One had no objection to this application. The Durham Regional Health Department has stated that their review of this application is not required as no water connections will be made to the accessory building. At the time of writing this report, no comments or concerns have been received from the Durham Regional Planning Department, or the Durham Regional Works Department. 8.2 The Clarington Engineering Services Department have no objection to this proposal. However, they have provided comments applicable to the site plan application. These include the following conditions; that all existing stormwater drainage patterns must be maintained and remain unaltered; and, cash-in-Iieu of parkland dedication be provided to the appropriate amount. 8.3 The Clarington Building Division has no objection to this application provided that a building permit be approved for the additions to the existing garage, and that the applicant pay all development charges prior to the issuance of a building permit. 8.4 Although formal comments have not been received from the Region, our understanding is that their written comments will request a road-widening of 3 metres along the Courtice Road frontage. 9.0 STAFF COMMENTS 9.1 Seven (7) parking spaces are provided on the property. Two (2) parking spaces are required for use by the primary dwelling and five (5) parking spaces are required for the farm-related equipment sales and service establishment of which one (1) of those spaces must be a handicapped space. One (1) loading space, not shown on the site plan, is required by the Zoning By-law. We would have no objection to exempting the applicants from this requirement. 9.2 In conjunction with their business, the applicants have requested that an outdoor storage area be permitted behind both fenced and vegetative screening. The outdoor storage would be in the northeast corner of the property and adjacent to the accessory building. We would have no objection provided that it is appropriately screened. This issue will be addressed through the Site Plan process. 606 REPORT NO.: PSD-050-07 PAGE 7 9.3 There are two commercial signs present on the property. The first is a ground identification sign located on the Courtice Road frontage. The seconQ. is a small wall sign is located on the west side of the accessory building. Both of these signs will be incorporated in the Site Plan approval process. 10.0 CONCLUSION 10.1 The application should be referred back to Staff to consider any comments from the Public Meeting and until such time as all department/agency comments are received and can be incorporated into the final report to Council. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Key Map 607 Attachment 1 To Report PSD-050-07 - CD - U c 1: CI) - " E c = 0 ... 'tl ... CI) u 0 c 0 E 0 c 0 CI) 0 'tl ... ... 0 E 0 c 0:( .. . . CI) ~ ,... c( ,... E ~ c 0 ~ 0 III 0 0 0 c( " '" ('II ('II CD .. C u c( >- c( III ;.: 0 III D: CI) ... m 11. c ~ N CD lIJ .l!l ~ c CD .c in 0 ... e 0 0. N vS.vS ~ " E ~1.iJ If'I ;::.....\.1 0 (:I !It: ~;: :'! '" '" - ~~~~ i::~g~ ">-E:\U ~V)~ ~ ~ ~ ~ e ;:: ., '" ~ ~ i:: oz .0 ~ 0- O~ .. L_ 00 .0 L~ E L/") \1.. N 10.98 L/") i:::~ 0 !Z~ ~ c 1;j~ '" '<l" ~ ~'" "'w \1 ..09 _U .., '<l" L ~~ .., '" ~ '" oz ~ E:t ~ wo c ~- c O~ 0"1.. S1-5 L- ~ ~ 00 .0 - L~ o c " '" u ~ '" \) " i:il c " 1.\ ~ 00>9 on o ... [;j vS.vS ~ avo~ 3:>ll~nO:> 608 CI~mglOn REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING Date: Monday, May 7, 2007 Report #: PSD-051-07 File No's: A2006-0031, A2007-0010, A2007-0011 By-Iaw#: Subject: MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2007. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-051-07 be received; and 2. THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 19,2007, for applications A2006-0031, A2007-0010 and A2007-0011 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. Submitted by: Reviewed by: - () .{=.- ~Q-.: ev-r- Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer av Creme, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning Services GF*CP*sh April 25, 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 609 REPORT NO.: PSD-051-07 PAGE 2 1.0 APPLICATION DETAILS All applications received by the Municipality for minor variance are scheduled for a hearing within 30 days of being received by the Secretary-Treasurer. The purpose of the: lminor variance applications and the Committee's decisions are detailed in Attachment 1. The decisions of the Committee are summarized below. DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR APRIL 19, 2007 APPLICATION NUMBER STAFF DECISON OF RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE AZ006-0031 A2007-0010 AZ007 -0011 Table Tabled Table Tabled Approve Approved 1.1 Application A2006-0031 was filed to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling at 105 Cedar Crest Beach Road in Bowmanville by reducing the minimum required north easterly interior side yard setback from 3.0 metres to 1.8 metres. The variance was heard originally by the Committee on September 28, 2006, where Committee decided that the application would be tabled for up to 120 days to allow time for the Applicant to obtain all necessary Central Lake Ontario Conservation and Regional Health approvals. On January 4, 2007, the application was tabled for another 120 days as little progress had been made. The Applicant has now finalized a design for construction of the dwelling on the site, but still requires approval from Central Lake Ontario Conservation through a Board hearing and approval from the Regional Health Department. When this application was heard again at the April 19, 2007 meeting, the Committee again tabled the application citing that additional time was still needed to allow for a Conservation Authority Board Hearing and Regional Health Department approvals. 1.2 Application AZ007-0010 was filed to permit the construction of an automotive dealership at 2728 Courtice Road by reducing the required interior side yard setback from 36 metres to 26 metres for a building with a front yard setback in excess of 68 metres. At the meeting, a petition was presented with 13 signatures outlining concern that homeowners in the area did not have enough information before them to make a decision as to whether or not they were in opposition to the proposed variance. In 610 REPORT NO.: PSD-051-07 PAGE 3 addition four of the residents who signed the petition also chose to speak at the meeting in support of their recommendation to table the application. The Applicant informed Committee that he was not opposed to Committee tabling the application to permit time for completion of the site plan amendment process. Comi;t1ittee decided to table the application for a period of up to 12 months. 2.0 CONCLUSIONS 2.1 Staff has reviewed the Committee's decisions and are satisfied that applications A2006- 0031, A2007-0010 and A2007-0011 are in conformity with the Official Plan policies, consistent with the intent of the Zoning By-law and are minor in nature and desirable. 2.2 Council's concurrence with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for applications A2006-0031, A2007 -0010 and A2007 -0011 is required in order to afford Staff official status before the Ontario Municipal Board in the event of an appeal of any decision of the Committee of Adjustment. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Periodic Report for the Committee of Adjustment 611 Attachment 1 To Report PSD-051-07 Cl~mgron PERIODIC REPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICANT: OWNER: ABBOTT DRAFTING & DESIGN VINCENT D'CRUZ PROPERTY LOCATION: 105 CEDAR CREST BEACH ROAD, BOWMANVILLE PART LOT 12, CONCESSION BF FORMER TOWN (SHIP) OF DARLINGTON FILE NO.: A2006-0031 PURPOSE: TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING BY REDUCING THE MINIMUM REQUIRED NORTH EASTERLY INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 3.0 METRES TO 1.8 METRES. . DECISION OF COMMITTEE: TO TABLE FOR UP TO SIX (6) MONTHS TO PERMIT TIME FOR A CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD HEARING AND REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVALS. DATE OF DECISION: April 19, 2007 LAST DAY OF APPEAL: May 9,2007 612 q@!JglOn PERIODIC REPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSlMENT APPLICANT: OWNER: ROBERT OWEN HOLDINGS L TO ROBERT OWEN HOLDINGS L TD PROPERTY LOCATION: 2728 COURTICE ROAD, COURTICE PART LOT 29, CONCESSION 2 FORMER TOWN(SHIP) OF DARLINGTON FILE NO.: A2007-0010 PURPOSE: TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP BY REDUCING THE REQUIRED INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 36 METRES TO 26 METRES FOR A BUILDING WITH A FRONT YARD SETBACK IN EXCESS OF 68 METRES. DECISION OF COMMITTEE: TO TABLE FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TWELVE (12) MONTHS TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO FINALIZE THE SITE PLAN AMENDMENT APPROVAL PROCESS WITH A CONDITION THAT WHEN FULL SITE PLAN DRAWINGS ARE SUBMITTED THAT RESIDENTS ON THE PETITION AND WHO ARE REGISTERED INTERESTED PARTIES ARE NOTIFIED. DATE OF DECISION: April 19, 2007 LAST DAY OF APPEAL: May 9,2007 613 CJ. u ~WJ!JgrO PERIODIC REPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICANT: OWNER~ _II', PORT OF NEWCASTLE HARBOURVIEW L TO PORT OF NEWCASTLE HARBOURVIEW LTD. PROPERTY LOCATION: 80 SHIPWAY AVENUE, NEWCASTLE VILLAGE PART LOT 28, CONCESSION BF FORMER TOWN(SHIP) OF NEWCASTLE VILLAGE FILE NO.: A2007 -0011 PURPOSE: TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDINGS FROM 12 METRES TO 13.6 METRES TO PERMIT A PITCHED ROOF ON THE 4-STOREY BUILDINGS. DECISION OF COMMITTEE: APPROVE TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDINGS TO 13.6 METRES TO PERMIT A PITCHED ROOF AS THE APPLICATION IS MINOR, DESIRABLE AND MEETS THE INTENT OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY- LAW. DATE OF DECISION: April 19, 2007 LAST DAY OF APPEAL: May 9, 2007 614 Cl~mgton REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7,2007 Report #: PSD-052-07 File #: ZBA 2007-0010 By-law #: Subject: REZONING TO REDEFINE THE FRONT YARD FOR TWELVE (12) TOWNHOUSE UNITS APPLICANT: PRESTONV ALE HEIGHTS LIMITED RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-052-07 be received; 2. THAT the rezoning application submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited be APPROVED and that the attached Zoning By-law Amendment be passed by Council; 3. THAT a copy of Report PSD-052-07, and the attached amending By-law be forwarded to the Durham Regional Planning Department and the Municipal ProPerty Assessment Corporation; and 4. THAT the Region of Durham, the applicant, all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's decision and forwarded a Notice of Adoption. Submitted by: Da d . rome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director, Planning Services Reviewed bY:O ~ ~<.. Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer SA2*CP*DJC*lw April 30, 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 615 REPORT NO.: PSD-052-07 PAGE 2 1.0 APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Applicant/Owner: Prestonvale Heights Limited 1.2 1.3 Agel'l': , , Sernas Associates Proposal: To rezone the subject lands from "Urban Residential Exception (R3-17) Zone to an appropriate zone to permit the development of twelve (12) townhouse units with the front yard facing Beckett Crescent, where they were originally draft approved with the front yard facing Meadowglade Road. 1.4 Area: (0.31 ha) 3,080 m2 1.5 Location: Part Lot 34, Concession 2, Former Township of Darlington, municipally known as 31 to 53 Beckett Crescent. 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 On February 7,2007, Prestonvale Heights Limited submitted an application to rezone blocks 178 & 179 within 40M-2148, located at the northwest corner of Bloor Street and Meadowglade Road to permit the development of twelve (12) townhouse units. Twelve townhouse units were approved as part of the original Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision for the referenced two (2) blocks. The two townhouse blocks are bound by Meadowglade Road on the east and Beckett Crescent on the west. As such, the properties have frontage on both streets. 2.2 The original draft approved townhouse blocks, were zoned to try to eliminate the need for a noise fence and provide for an aesthetically-pleasing streetscape by providing vehicular access off of Beckett Crescent, but dressing up the "rear" door on Meadowglade to appear and be defined as a front door to the dwelling. This layout works best in rear lane or condominium situations. After a number of attempts to arrive at a suitable design for the houses, the owner has requested to revert back to the traditional arrangement with the noise fence along Meadowglade Road and both vehicular access and the front yard on the Beckett Crescent frontage. 2.3 The subject application is necessary since the zoning by-law defined the Meadowglade Road frontage of the lot as the ''front yard" so that the "rear yard" amenity area facing Beckett Crescent would meet the Ministry of Environment guidelines for noise levels. The change in the defined "front yard" proposed through this zoning application is simply to allow the reverse frontage design to proceed. There is no change to vehicular access; it was always to occur from Beckett Crescent. 2.4 The applicant submitted a Noise Impact Study to address the concerns regarding noise exposure from Meadowglade Road and Bloor Street. The study concluded that noise 616 REPORT NO.: PSD-052-07 PAGE 3 fencing will be required along the side and rear property lines, abutting Bloor Street and Meadowglade Road respectively, to reduce the noise levels in the rE;lar yard of the proposed lots. 2.5 In response to the public notice, concerns were received regarding the following issues: :. The potential increase in on-street parking resulting from. the proposal; · Concerns about the safety of the neighbourhood children as a result of increased traffic on a narrow street; · Depreciation of homes resulting from the subject rezoning; and · Objection to the inconsistency of the subject proposal with what was originally planned. 2.6 One resident spoke at the public meeting with concerns about the safety of the young children in the neighbourhood, however, understood after the staff presentation that the original location of vehicular access and traffic patterns were not being altered by this rezoning application. The concerns are addressed in Section 9.0 of the report. .3.0 LAND CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING USES 3.1 The subject property and area subject to rezoning measures 0.31 acres (3,080 m2) and is currently vacant. 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: North - Vacant residential land and beyond, Residential South - Bloor Street and beyond, Vacant residential land and Residential East - Meadowglade Road and beyond, Vacant, draft approved lands for a Public Secondary School West - Residential (single detached and townhouse units) 4.0 PROVINCIAL POLICY 4.1 Provincial Policv Statement Policies for Settlement Areas dictate that land use patterns are to be based on densities that efficiently use land and the infrastructure and services that are available. This application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. 4.2 Provincial Growth Plan This application acknowledges the province's initiative to provide a greater variety of housing types to meet the needs of people at all stages of life. This application conforms. 617 REPORT NO.: PSD-052-07 PAGE 4 5.0 OFFICIAL PLANS 5.1 Durham ReQional Official Plan The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as Living Area. This designation provides that each community shall be developed to incorporate the widest poss,~le variety of housing types, sizes and tenures. The subject proposal for twelve (12) townhouse units conforms. 5.2 ClarinQton Official Plan The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands as Medium Density Residential within the Courtice Urban Area. The intent of this designation is to provide a variety of housing densities and forms to ensure that each neighbourhood achieves a desirable housing mix. Townhouses are included within the predominant housing forms envisioned for Medium Density Residential areas. The proposed use conforms to the Clarington Official Plan. Bloor Street is classified as a Type 'A' Arterial Road. Type 'A' arterial roads are designed to efficiently move large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speeds over relatively long distances. Meadowglade Avenue is a Type 'C' Arterial, which are designed to move lower volumes of traffic at slower speeds over relatively short distances. The Municipality requires that arterial roads provide for continuous movement and therefore private access is limited. 6.0 ZONING BY-LAW 6.1 Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, zones the subject lands Urban Residential Exception (R3-17) Zone. The current zone permits townhouse units fronting onto Meadowglade Road, whereas the subject application proposes the townhouse units with a Beckett Crescent frontage and access (reverse frontage lots). The proposed use does not conform to the provisions of this zone and therefore this rezoning application is required. 7.0 AGENCY COMMENTS 7.1 The rezoning application and notice of public meeting was circulated to various agencies and other departments by the Planning Services Department. Comments received to date are as follows: . Clarington Building Department and Clarington Fire and Emergency Services indicated that they do not have any concerns with the subject application; . Clarington Operations provided comments pertaining to the proposed noise wall, requesting that the proposed shrubbery along the wall be eliminated, as there is not enough space for growth or maintenance. Alternatively, the alignment of the wall should include four strategically located jogs onto private property complete with appropriate plantings. Initially they suggested the 618 REPORT NO.: PSD-052-07 PAGE 5 . planting be maintained by the property owners. However, after further discussion on this issue it was agreed that the landscaped ,area should be under public ownership provided the landscape material is low maintenance; . Clarington Engineering reviewed the application and has no objection to the proposed zoning change. However, they have requested that the engineering drawings be amended to include the noise attenuation fence that is required. Also, the plantings adjacent to the sidewalk on Meadowglade Road will not be permitted; and . Durham Regional Planning indicated that the proposal is permitted by the policies of the Regional Official Plan. Services will be available to the subject property from Beckett Drive. They reviewed the Noise Impact Study submitted in support of the application and concluded that the recommendations and calculations appear to meet the requirements of the Region and the Ministry of Environment. . 8.0 STAFF COMMENTS 8.1 The policies of the Regional Official Plan and the Clarington Officia I Plan limit individual private access to arterial roads. The subject blocks are located at the' intersection of Bloor Street, a type 'A' arterial and Meadowglade Road, a type 'C' arterial. However, rear yards abutting arterial roads typically require noise mitigation that does not provide for an attractive streetscape. As a result, when the development was originally being draft approved these lots were zoned to require the front door of the units to face Meadowglade, yet vehicular access was to be maintained from the local road, Beckett Crescent. 8.2 The owner/builder met with staff and expressed concern that the streets cape on Beckett Crescent was not in keeping with the neighbourhood by having stand alone garages and fenced rear yards. As a result, this application has been filed to allow the twelve (12) units to have their rear yard abutting Meadowglade Road and the front of the dwelling face Beckett Crescent. Access to the units was originally intended to be from Beckett Crescent and therefore the subject application will not have a significant effect on traffic patterns. Beckett Crescent meets the Municipality's standard width for a local road. On-street parking should not pose a problem, as a parking plan was prepared prior to draft approval that accounts for sufficient on-street parking for visitors. 8.3 A Noise Impact Study was submitted in support of the rezoning application to address noise from Meadowglade Road and Bloor Street. The study found that noise levels for the outdoor amenity space (rear yards) exceed permitted levels and will therefore require mitigation measures in the form of noise fencing along the J)outh side and rear property lines. The proposal includes landscaping along the length of the fencing and architectural features along the fencing itself to further address streetscape issues. Comments from Clarington Operations and Engineering Services require the landscaping along the fence be eliminated and replaced with articulation in the form of inward jogs in the fence which will contain low maintenance landscaping. 619 REPORT NO.: PSD-052-07 PAGE 6 8.4 Given the unsuccessful attempts to create an attractive streetscape for Beckett Crescent with the upgraded dwelling fa~ades facing Meadowglade Road, staff feel that this application to rezone the two townhouse blocks to allow for the access, garage and front yard to face Beckett Crescent is warranted. This arrangement would ultimately produce the most desirable outcome, from a design perspective; keeping in mind the funct~nality of the sIte remains unaltered by this application. 8.5 Staff have requested the noise fence be amended to include a total of 3 jogs into the rear yard to a depth of 2 metres to accommodate planting of vegetation. These blocks are required to be dedicated to the Municipality of Clarington. The subdivision agreement requires site plan approval for these two blocks and through this process the applicant will be required to detail the noise fence and dedicate the blocks to the Municipality. 9.0 CONCLUSION Staff have not received any objections as a result of the agency circulation. Staff have acknowledged and taken into consideration the concerns expressed as a result of public notice pertaining to increased traffic, on-street parking and safety. Although the units were originally draft approved to front onto Meadowglade Road, vehicular access was always proposed to be from Beckett Crescent. The landscaping and architectural detail along the noise attenuation fencing will be addressed through site plan application to satisfy the requirements of the Municipality. Staff recommend that the application to rezone the subject lands from "Urban Residential Exception (R3-17)" to "Urban Residential Type Three (R3)" Zone to permit the development of twelve (12) townhouse units be APPROVED. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Key Map Attachment 2 - Proposed By-law List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Michelle Courville Prestonvale Heights Limited Trina Conely Sernas Associates 620 Attachment 1 To Report PSD-052-07 "g s "e :::i S .c Cl Gi :I: Gl iii > c o - .. ! D. I- Z W == " Q Q ....z QW Q== Ie( "'" ~~ C(> mID NO z z fa .. u ;: " o U - ;.: Gl C ~ o ~ .../ = .: ~/.,. .' . OP.O&, ~O/lt.9 ~OO l>s>~ ~ ~ ~ 8' o ~ . 621 Attachment . To Report PSD-052-C THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 2007-_ being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle , , , , WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Ciarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle to implement ZBA 2007-0010; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Councii of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule "4" to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "Urban Residential Exception (R-17)" to "Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone". 2. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provision of Section 34 of the Planning Act. By-law read a first time this 14'h May 2007 day of By-law read a second time this 14th day of May 2007 By-law read a third time and finally passed this 14'h day of May 2007 Jim Abernethy, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 622 This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2007- passed this day of .2007 A.D. , ~ ~ ~ il ~ J ~ IZ22'J Zoning Change From "R3-17" To "R3' Jim Abernethy, Mayor PatU L Barrie. Municipal Clerk ; ~ ~~ 0 ~~ ~ ~ STRm FUTlJRC PUBLIC SE<XJNDARY SCHOOL GORO VINSON A\IfMIl" .... ..._ ...,. I I I I "'1 r Courtice 623 CI!JlmglOn REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: Monday, May 7,2007 Report #: PSD-053-07 File #: S-C-2005-001 By-law #: Subject: DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - AUTHORIZATION BY-LAW OWNER: SABINA INVESTMENTS INC. AND ANKARA REALTY LIMITED (THE REMINGTON GROUP INC.) RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-053-07 be received; 2. THAT the By-law, as per Attachment 3, authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-001 and the Municipality of Clarington be APPROVED and forwarded to Council for APPROVAL; 3. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: D vi J. Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director, Planning Services /""). b/J ~../, 'h Reviewed by:( ~ --.J(.Z-J \..i., Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer L T/DJC/df 27 April 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALl1Y OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 624 REPORT NO.: PSD-053-07 PAGE 2 REPORT 1. Sabina Investments Inc. and Ankara Realty (The Remington Group Inc.) submitted a 98 residential unit Plan of Subdivision comprised of 18 street townhouse units, 1 single detached unit and 1 block consisting of 79 townhouse units. , , , , 2. The subject lands are located at 2 Church Street, Bowmanville, north of the Bowmanville Professional Building and other various commercial businesses fronting on King Street East (Attachment 1). The property is contained within Part Lot 10, Concession 11, in the former Town of Bowmanville 3. On June 26, 2006, Council endorsed Report PSD-076-06 approving Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-001 and authorized the Director of Planning Services to issue the appropriate Conditions of Draft Approval. 4. Prior to the issuing of Draft Approval, Staff required the applicant to demonstrate that a large Copper Beech tree could be preserved within the proposed road alignment. The Owner submitted for the Municipality's review and approval, Engineering Drawings illustrating the proposed road network and services together with a Tree Preservation Plan. Further study revealed that the significant Copper Beech tree (Attachment 2), approximately 150 years old, with a life span estimated at 250 years in total could not be accommodated within the road allowance of the Church Street extension. A minor re-alignment of the Church Street extension was proposed and accepted by the Owner to preserve the Copper Beech tree. In order to accommodate the tree, the Conditions of Draft Approval were amended as follows: . The cash-in-lieu of parkland condition was revised to provide a small Parkette around the tree; . The number of street townhouse units was reduced from 18 to 15; . The Medium Density Block was reduced in size from 2.045 ha to 2.007 ha. 5. By letter dated April 19, 2007, G.M. Sernas requested the Municipality initiate the preparation of the Subdivision Agreement between Sabina Investments and the Municipality for draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-001. 6. 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'["h'1~:ri ;Ii~~"..\~", ~ ," '" lOO/-JOS .ACI'r'lN3YV313 E)NUSIX3 ;"..~3D;rs -~----~l [, [ r I I , I 62 Attachment 2 To Report PSD-053-07 , . .. . . . , 1\fi.1 . \\ '-I \ :..f\~. ;"". f'\ , , ,,,-;'., J", .....'.: \ 62.8 Attachment 3 To Report PSD-053-07 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 2007- being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision S-C-200S-00l and any Mortgagee whom has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality in respect of S-C-2005-001 WHEREAS, Council on June 26, 2006, approved draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-001 located in Part Lot 10, Concession 1, former Town of BowmanviHe; AND WHEREAS, the Owner(s) of draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-200S-00l is now ready to proceed to finalizing the Subdivision Agreement; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporation's seal, an Agreement between the Owners of the Plan of Subdivision S-C-200S-001. 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to accept, on behaK of the Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursuant to the aforesaid Agreement. BY-LAW read a first time this day of 2007 BY-LAW read a second time this day of 2007 BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 2007 Jim Abernethy, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 629 CfMilJglJJn REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: , " GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: Monday, May 7, 2007 Report #: PSD-054-07 File #: PLN 34.11.12 By-law #: Subject: HERITAGE DESIGNATION THE WALBRIDGE HOUSE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-054-07 be received; 2. THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-054-07 to designate The Walbridge House, 483 King Avenue East, Newcastle Village as a property of cultural heritage or interest be forwarded to Council; 3. THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to carry out all actions necessary to complete the process of property designation pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 and detailed within Report PSD -054-07; 4. THAT a further report addressing the future uses and options for the Walbridge House be brought back to Council; and 5. THAT all interested parties be advised of Council's decision. Reviewed by: ()~~~ Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer IL *FL *DJC*sh May 1, 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 630 REPORT NO.: PSD-054-07 1.0 BACKGROUND PAGE 2 1.1 On December 1 zth, 2005, Confidential Report PSD-149-05 was forwarded to Council for information and direction. The report addressed the property located at 483 King Avenue East and outlined the property owner's offer to donate the building to the Municipality, their offer to sell the property to the Municipality, and their intention to demolish the building if it was not moved or the property was not purchased. " " The report requested that Council provide staff with direction on whether to: a) pursue moving the building to another location; b) pursue purchasing the site and building from Dunbury Homes; c) pursue designation under the Ontario Heritage Act which could delay the issuance of a demolition permit; or d) issue the demolition permit when the application is received. In turn, Council passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Trust considers the Walbridge House to be of provincial cultural heritage value in its present location; AND WHEREAS the Clarington LACAC and the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society considers the Walbridge House to be of cultural heritage value; AND WHEREAS the property owner has indicated that they are willing to donate the building to the Municipality, or are willing to sell the property to the Municipality, and are proposing to obtain a demolition permit if the building is not moved or the property is not sold; AND WHEREAS initiation of the heritage designation process under the Ontario Heritage Act will allow time for negotiation with the developer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THA T the Council of the Municipality of Clarington authorizes the Clerk to prepare the notice of intention to designate pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act and report back to Council following the prescribed notification period; AND FURTHER that planning staff be directed to prepare a feasibility study for municipal use of the Walbridge House and consult with the stakeholders groups and interested parties and report back to Council. >> 1.2 The Municipal Clerk prepared the Notice of Intention to Designate and forwarded it to the owners of the property and to the Ontario Heritage Trust. The notice was published in the local newspaper on December 21st, 2005, in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property owners filed an objection to the designation on January 11th, 2006. . 631 REPORT NO.: PSD-054-07 PAGE 3 1.3 Negotiations with the property owner did not bring about a successful conclusion. On January 29th, 2007 Council passed the following resolution: "THAT Staff be instructed to proceed with the Conservation Review Board Hearing, and that the owner of 483 King Avenue East (Walbridge House) be informed that the Municipality will be proceeding with local heritage designation regardless of ownership of the building: 1.4 The Conservation Review Board hearing date was set for April 3rd and 4th, 2007. On March 23rd, 2007, the property owner's solicitor notified the Ministry of Culture that they were withdrawing their objection to the designation. As the objection has been withdrawn it is now appropriate that the designation process continue. The process involves: · Designation by-law being passed by Council · Publication of notice of designation in the local newspaper · Certified copy of the by-law forwarded to the Ontario Heritage Trust . By-law registered on title 1.5 The original Notice of Intention contained a statement of culture heritage value or interest prepared based on the historical information that was available at that time. Additional historical research has been conducted since the Notice was published on December 21S\ 2005. The By-law contained in Attachment 1 contains an updated. version of the statement of historical value or interest based on information collected by Myno Van Dyke of the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society and the Ontario Heritage Trust. 2.0 COMMENTS 2.1 The Municipality retained an architect with a specialty in heritage conservation in anticipation of the hearing. Michael McClelland is a principal of the firm ERA Architects Inc., the firm specializes in heritage conservation; prior to entering private practice he was employed as an architectural officer with the Toronto Historical Board. Michael's report confirms and verifies the information that the Municipality, with the assistance of the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society and Clarington Heritage Committee, had previously presented. In addition his report provided the following commentary: "The Walbridge House is a rare example of a simple early Georgian House in relatively intact condition. Buildings of this period are unusual anywhere in the province and they are an important record of early Canadian history. It is my opinion that the property is worthy of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act and that the Municipality acted appropriately in undertaking the process for designation. >> 2.2 The Municipality, Newcastle Village and District Historical Society and Clarington Heritage Committee have all supported an application to the Ontario Heritage Trust for provincial designation. It is clear that the Province regards the property of provincial culture heritage value and interest but prefer to have the Municipality designate the 632 REPORT NO.: PSD-054-07 PAGE 4 property rather than exercise their legislative power as they only would do so when other avenues for protection have failed. The Municipality has submitted a Freedom of Interest request to obtain the historical research that the province has compiled for our records. . 2.3 It is understood that any future use of the building may require restoration and/or renovations to the original structure. Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act states that Cou{lcil, upon consulting with the municipal Heritage Committee, is to review any , alterations that are likely to affect the reasons for designation of the building, and to provide its consent in writing. For example, should a future owner want to replace the original windows, this would have to be approved by Council and the designation By-law amended accordingly. The architectural elements that are architectural reasons why the building was designated are detailed in Schedule "Au of Attachment 1. If a future owner wanted to add a deck to the building and the work would not require removal of any original features, it would only be necessary to obtain the approval of the Clarington Heritage Committee. Any alterations that will not affect the reasons for designation, such as installation of plumbing fixtures or kitchen cupboards, can be conducted at the owner's discretion in conformance with the Ontario Building Code, if applicable. 3.0 CONCLUSIONS 3.1 It is recommended that the designation By-law be PASSED by Council (Attachment 1 ). 3.2 It is also recommended that a further report be brought back to Council which addresses the future uses and options for the Walbridge House. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Designation By-law for the Walbridge House Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: 1319164 Ontario Limited Sean Fraser, Ontario Heritage Trust Rita Calderone, Ministry of Culture Victor Suppan, Chair, CHC MynoVan Dyke, Leslie Wilson, NVDHS Marcia J Taggart, Aird & Berlis LLP Martha Rutherford-Conrad, Clarington Museum and Archives Peter Rumgay Michael McClellan, ERA Architects Inc. 633 ru.U:I\.1II II'CI 1\. .L To Report PSD-054-07 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 2007-_ being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 483 King Avenue East, Part g, Plan 40R-20610, Part Lot 26, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle, now in the Municipality of Clarington as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.0.16 authorizes the Co.uncil of the Municipality to , enactl by-laws t9 designate properties to be of cultural heritage value or interest for the purposes of the Act; WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has caused to be served upon the owner of the property known for municipal purposes at 463 King Avenue East, Part g, Plan 40R-20610, Part Lot 26, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle, now in the Municipality of Clarington, Notice of Intention to Designate the aforesaid real property and has caused such Notice of Intention to be published in the Canadian Statesman, a newspaper having general circulation in the area of the designation on December 21st, 2005; WHEREAS the reasons for the designation of the aforesaid property under the Ontario Heritage Act are contained in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this By-law; WHEREAS the Clarington Heritage Committee of the Municipality of C1arington has recommended that the property known for municipal purposes as, 483 King Avenue East, Part g, Plan 40R-20610, Part Lot 26, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle now in the Municipality of Clarington, be designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; WHEREAS the notice of objection to the proposed designation was withdrawn by the owner of the property on March 23rd~ 2007; and, NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARtNGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: . 1. The property known for municipal purposes at, 483 King Avenue East. Part g, Plan 40RC20610, Part Lot 26, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle now in the Municipality of Ctarington which is more particularly described in Schedule "B" which is attached to and forms part of this by-law, is hereby designated as a property which has cultural heritage value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.,O.18. 2. The Solicitor for the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the title to the property described in Schedule "B" hereto. 3. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner of the property described in Schedule "S" hereto and on the Ontario Heritage Trust. The Municipal Clerk also is authorized to cause notice of the passing of this by-iaw to be published in the Canadian Statesman, a newspaper having general circulation in the area of the designation. By-law read a first time this Sy~law read a second time this 14~ 14~ day of day of 14'" day of May May May 2007 2007 2007 By-law read a third time and finally passed this Jim Abernethy, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 634 SCHEDULE 'A' TO BY.LAW NO. 2007- The Walbridge House is located at 483 King Avenue East in Part Lot 26, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle. The property was originally part of a 600 acre parcel which began at Concessior, Road 3 extending southward to Metcalfe Street. In 1792 the land was a Crown Grant to Rachel Cruickshank who apparently was a close personal friend of Mrs. John Graves Simcoe (Elizabeth Postumus). In 1816 Rachel Cruickshank sold the land to Asa E. Wallbridge for $1200. The combined enumeration and assessment roll for Clarke Township, Archives of Ontario, indicates that Asa E. Walbridge built the house between 1825 and 1826. The Walbridge House was a very large home for its time and had a total of six fireplaces. Asa E. Wallbridge was born 1782 in Dutchess County, New York State.. In 1809 he married Hannah Every and they had five children. He was appointed a magistrate by the Province, however, this may be a Justice of the Peace. In March of 1838, the Bond Head Harbour Company received its charter and one of the founding Directors was Asa E. Walbridge. Asa E. died in1860 in Newcastle Village. Starting in 1805, the Methodists had what were called Saddlebag Preachers and the Smith's Creek Circuit stretched from Belleville to York (Toronto). In 1824 a second preacher named Rev. Anson Green was added to the circuit. On November 4111 he preached the first Methodist sermon at Asa E. Walbridge's house on the main road. Thus, a Methodist congregation was officially founded in the Wallbridge House. In November of 1974, the 150th anniversary of Methodisim in Newcastle was celebrated and the opening ceremonies took place at the home. From 1950 to 1958 this house was known as the Gladibrae Tourist Home, a bed and breakfast owned and operated by Harry and Louise Jose. Descendents of the Walbridge family continued to reside in this home until 1987 when it was sold to a developer. . The house is a one and a half storey, five panel front, Georgian style home which exhibits a profile and arrangement of exterior features favoured in the earlier decades of the 19th century. It is unusually wide as its exterior dimensions are 43 feet in width by 34 feet in depth. The original clapboard siding has been covered with aluminum, and the second floor dormer is a 20th century addition. The original six over six, four over four, and three over one windows remain, as does the original stone foundation. The ground flooring 5/4 inch pine rests on top of logs, some of which are hand hewn, which rests on the outside stone foundation and scattered inside stone pillars. There are 7" by 2" bricks on the back outer wall adjacent to the clapboard siding. The front porch retains its six over six sidelights, its transom, 39" wide entrance door, and entablature. Interior features include the servant's staircase, window casings, interior doors and woodwork, wood flooring and pole rafters. The building retains its centre chimney and there is evidence of a bread oven at its base. There are only 92 known buildings in all of Ontario that are of this vintage. The Walbridge House may be the second oldest house within the historic boundaries of the former Durham County and may be the oldest building in Clarington on its original foundation. 635 SCHEDULE 'B' TO BY-LAW 2007- ALL AND SINGULAR those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lying and being in the Municipality of Clarington, in the Regional Municipality of Durham ahdbeing more . particularly described as: 483 King Avenue East, Part 9, Plan 40R-20610, Part Lot 26, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle now in the Municipality of Clarington 636 CI~mglOn REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING Date: Monday, May 7,2007 Report #: PSD-055-07 File No.: PLN 14.1 By-law "1#: Subject: GREEN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-055-07 be received; 2. THAT Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the Green Community Advisory Committee; and 3. THAT the Mayor and a Member of Council be designated as members of the Green Community Advisory Committee. )'\ ~. Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer LS*CS*DC'sh'df*jd 1 May 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 637 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 1.0 PURPOSE PAGE 2 1.1 In September 2006, staff presented a report outlining a process through which the Municipality would develop the Clarington Green Community Strategy. By Resolution #GPA-343"06 Council directed staff to work with the Clarington Board of Trade (CBOT) for tt)~ purpose of: 1"11' . creating a Community Committee appointed by Council for the Development of the Green Community Strategy; . to prepare a detailed Terms of Reference (for the development and the mandate of the Committee): and . to conduct a community survey. 1.2 The purpose of this report is to present the Terms of Reference prepared for the Green Community Advisory Committee (GCAC), to highlight the results of the community survey and to initiate the preliminary phase of the Green Community Strategy. This report also sets both the global and local context as to why Clarington must become a leader as a Green Community. The Green Community Strategy is a perfect example of how local planning will assist with global stewardship through a partnership between the municipality and the business community. 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Urban development, lifestyle patterns, energy consumption and health are inextricably linked. Urban planning decisions such as density, the mix of uses, and transit infrastructure plays a significant role in the overall energy demand of a community. However, energy has not traditionally been a factor in decision making for Canadian communities. The energy implications of urban planning decisions are therefore often not fully realized until well after they are built out. 2.2 Efficient development patterns optimize the use of land, protect natural resources, and public investment in infrastructure and public service facilities. These land use patterns promote a mix of housing, employment, parks and open spaces, and transportation choices that facilitate pedestrian mobility and other modes of travel. They also support the financial well-being of the Province and municipalities over the long term, and minimize the undesirable effects of development, including impacts on air, water and other resources. Strong, livable and healthy communities enhance social well-being and are economically and environmentally sound. 2.3 Energy efficiency extends beyond the consumption of energy. It also includes spatial design (compact versus sprawl). A pedestrian or transit friendly built environment not only reduces the energy we consume to get to a destination, but also increases our physical activity levels by allowing us to travel using our "own steam" (walk, bike etc.) The health problems directly attributed to our sedentary and vehicular-reliant lifestyle are on the rise; obesity because of a lack of activity and asthma because of pollution. Internalizing the interrelationships of energy, the built environment and our health is a challenge we face. 638 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 3.0 THE ISSUES 3.1 Climate Chanae PAGE 3 Climate change is a commonly accepted term that recognizes that an increase in the earth's average temperature will result in an overall change to the earth's climate and weather patterns. There is scientific evidence that increased greenhouse gases caused by h\.lman activities have accelerated the changes to the earth's climate. Human activities are affecting greenhouse gases by introducing new sources (burning of fossil fuels) as well as interfering with natural sinks (deforestation). The promotion of a low density, auto-intensive suburban lifestyle may prove costly in the . long term: Urban sprawl coupled with energy-consuming practices (e.g. large outdoor parking lots, impermeable roofs, and increased greenhouse gas emissions) causes increased climate fluctuation and energy consumption. In turn, these have a negative affect on the economy and urban life style. The development of planning policies and regulations that recognize and address the interrelationship between built form, energy consumption and climate change is an appropriate and necessary response to maintain a viable community and economy. The use of energy is embedded in every aspect of community planning and it is now time to ensure that our use of energy is as efficient as possible. Planning for energy and resource use can help our community achieve long term sustainability. Challenges facing our communities include; . Urban development pressures to accommodate both new growth and still preserve existing neighbourhoods; . Rising costs of operations; and, . Increasing demands for public infrastructure and services. 3.2 Enerav Conservation and Renewable Sources In 2004, Canada drew over 80% of its energy needs from non-renewable resources, including nuclear and coal fired generating stations. As our non-renewable resources continue to be depleted we will need to balance our reliance on them with renewable energy resources (including solar, wind and hydro-electric generation). Not only have we increased our emissions of Greenhouse gases (burning of fossil fuels) but also have destroyed the natural sinks, through deforestation, that uptake these gases. In addition to promoting the use of renewable energy resources, we need to support cleaner sources of energy. 3.3 Public Heath and Communitv Plannina Medical and scientific research over the last few years has resulted in an increased awareness of the links between health and our built environment. There are emerging partnerships between public health and land use planning with respect to improving air . quality and the relationship between physical fitness and pedestrian friendly neighbourhoods. The increased levels of asthma and obesity in children are reaching 639 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 PAGE 4 alarming rates. The design and functionality of our cities, to include pedestrian friendly amenities, and our concerted efforts to reduce our own emissions of greenhouse gases and smog can go a long way to improve the health of ourselves, but more importantly, our children. 3.4 WhV Should Clarinqton Be Involved Municipalities have a role in addressing climate change. . Municipalities control the day to day activities that determine the amount of energy used and waste generated by their community - from land use and zoning decisions to control over building codes and licenses, infrastructure investments, municipal service delivery and management of parks and recreation areas. Up to half of Canada's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (350 million tonnes) are under the direct or indirect control or influence of municipal governments. Communities could cut GHG emissions by 20 to 50 million tonnes from municipal operations and community-wide initiatives with investments in environmental infrastructure and sustainable transportation infrastructure. Municipal governments can reduce greenhouse gas emissions through: . land-use, energy, and transportation planning; . infrastructure design; . green procurement; . building retrofits; . water conservation; . solid waste diversion; and . renewable energy. These actions can be incorporated into local initiatives to reduce associated global warming emissions. Local governments are uniquely positioned to influence citizen behaviors that directly affect climate change such as transportation options, energy consumption patterns and general consumer decisions. 4.0 RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS SURVEY ON ENERGY AND THE EVNIRONMENT Oracle poll Research was commissioned jointly by the Municipality and the Clarington Board of Trade to undertake a community survey. The intent of the survey was to determine what the residential and business communities perceive as the challenges facing Clarington in the coming years as well as their perceptions on current green/environment issues. The results of the Survey will be analyzed in detail by the Advisory Committee. The surveys are attached for your information (Attachments 3 and 4). A summary has been provided below. 640 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 PAGE 5 4.1 Residential Survev Results Of the 400 randomly selected voting age residents, it was almost 'li' SO/50 split of. Urban(55) and rural(43) representatives. The education level of the population survey was quite high. Almost 34% of the population had some University or had completed a University education. In combination with those who had some or had completed their College education, two-thirds of the population have a post-secondary education and could be considered well educated. One quarter of residents felt the most important issue facing Clarington at this time are urban growth/urban sprawl/overdevelopment. Other issues of concem included waste management roads, traffic, and taxes. When asked specifically about environmental issues such as recycling, energy conservation etc. they were very positive. Ninety four percent participate in recycling programs and a whopping 86% felt that Clarington should be a leader and become the greenest community in Ontario. Numbers were also respectable regarding awareness of both local and global issues. Only (44%) felt that Clarington was doing a good job at protecting the environment and promoting energy conservation. Residential-Rate your level agreement with the following statement Totally agree I actively participate in recycling programs in my community. Clarington should become a leader in environmental issues and become the reenest communij in Ontario. I am willing to pay more for products that are environmentally friendly. I am aware of the environmental issues in my community. Clarington is doing a good job at protecting the environment and promoting energy conservation. I am aware of global warming and the limited sources of energy (oil, gas) and the implications to our quality of life. 94% 86% 67% 55% 43% 44% Respondents were also asked to rank a number of environmental issues as to their level importance. The top five issues were: . clean air, . protecting water resources, . recycling, . energy conservation; and · buildings constructed to the highest efficiency standard and with environmentally friendly products. Other issues of concern include the preservation of agricultural lands, local produce, walkinglbike lanes and trails, and public transit. With respect to energy efficiency, residents were asked how often they incorporate energy saving measures into their homes. Eighty seven percent of the residents noted 641 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 PAGE 6 that in the purchase of a new home, energy efficiency and environmental design are very important factors. Importance of Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design Features for New Home Purchase , I'" " n If you v.ere planning the purchase of a home, how important 'MJuld its energy efficiency and environmental design features (construction materials) factor in your decision making?" 100% 20% 80% 60% 40% 0% . Total Important . Neither Important nor Unimportant II Total Unimportant [J Not only were the residents supportive of conservation measures in their own homes, but 88% of them suggested they would support the Municipality investing in the energy efficiency and environmental design of Municipal buildings. Measures suggested include green roofs, and renewable sources of energy like solar and wind. 4.2 Business Survev Results Seventy five local businesses, all members of the Clarington Board of Trade, were surveyed. The majority were located in Bowmanville, followed by Newcastle, Courtice and Orono. Of these Businesses, twenty percent were retail, the same number commercial and a close third were personal services. A few questions, specific to having a business and potential improvements to the business community were asked, but the majority of questions were similar to the questions posed to the residential community. The business community, as well as the residents, were concerned about urban growth/development, but their top issue of concern, with marginally more support, is the . need to attract commercial and industrial business. 642 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 PAGE 7 The Business community felt that the most important issue facing Clarington as the population continues to grow was balancing infrastructure/services witl:1 growth (20%). Of next highest priority at 12% was balancing development/urban gtowth and urban sprawl followed closely by traffic related issues. The respondents were presented a number of environmental issues and were asked to comrpent on their agreement with a predetermined statement. Almost 80% of respondents agreed that Clarington should become a leader in the environmental community and become the greenest community in Ontario. Seventy percent admitted to activelY participating in recycling programs. The majority are aware of global warming and issues related to non-renewable energy sources and a slight majority are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. Business - Rate your level agreement with the following statement Totally agree Clarington should become a leader in environmental issues and become the 79% greenest community in Ontario. This business actively participates in recycling programs in my community. 75% I am aware of global warming and the limited sources of energy (oil, gas) and 71% the implications to the future of my business. I am willing to pay more for products that are environmentally friendly. 55% I would support having a central resource center In Clarington to access 52% information on energy and environment programs. I'm aware of the environmental issues in my community. 43% Clarington is doing a good job at protecting the environment and promoting 29% the energy conservation. I am aware of the various types of energy conservation programs that are 23% currently available for businesses. In terms of energy efficiency, almost 70% of businesses reported taking energy efficiency measures, or considering them most of the time. In contrast 91 % of the same respondents support the Municipality investing more money to become energy efficient. When the business community was asked "Would you support or oppose the Municipality if it were to invest more funds to become more energy efficient and to include environmental design features in municipal buildings (green roofs, renewable sources of energy like solar, and wind)?" The following answers were provided. 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% fill Oppose. Support. Don't know 643 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 PAGE 8 4.3 Summary It was the intent of the survey to discover the community's opinions with respect to environmental issues and to provide a baseline for any initiatives that may be und~Itaken through the Green Community Strategy. The surveys were quite successful , in this regard. Most important, it was discovered that all are in support of the Municipality of Clarington become a leader in green initiatives. 5.0 CLARINGTON GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY 5.1 Clarinaton Green Communitv Strateav The Green Community Plan is to be a local action plan to address climate change and related environmental issues. The Strategy will include residential, commercial and industrial components. The residential component could include conservation programs and methods of subdivision and building design. The commercial component could include conservation awareness and education and green building standards such as green roofs. The industrial component could include conservation and incentives for implementing LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design to certify buildings with sustainable features building standards. This type of advice from the Green Community Strategy will also be valuable as the Municipality continues to work on the development of the Energy Park. The Green Community Strategy will not only be a policy document but will be an educational tool. It will promote ways that each sector, can incorporate measures to become more energy efficient. Such methods include, improved insulation and/or windows to prevent heat loss, reduce energy used to heat/cool buildings, installation of low flow toilets, and greater participation in recycling/green bin programs. Other ways to educate the community could be on-line education campaigns, displays at community events, and information packages distributed by real estate agents to homelbusiness purchasers. The Green Community Strategy Policies will also inform the upcoming review of Clarington's Official Plan Sustainability component. 5.2 Municipal and Private Sector Relationship It will take a concerted effort by elected officials, municipal representatives, builders, consumers and businesses, to formulate the Green Community Strategy. It will take participation and commitment from each of these groups to develop the Strategy. Yet most importantly it will require everyone involved to embrace and internalize the Strategy in order for it to translate into our lifestyle and our built form. To implement a local action plan through the Green Community Strategy we will need to employ a combination of initiatives that range from bold new innovations to small, but significant actions that will have benefits, if implemented effectively. To be effective 644 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 PAGE 9 there will need to be a combined effort involving both the public and private sectors. The Planning Services Department and the Clarington Board of Trade are both . committed to this initiative. ' 5.3 Clarinqton Green Community Advisorv Committee The purpose of this Committee will be to develop a Community Strategy that will include local actions, policies, programs and projects for climate change, energy conservation, clean energy alternatives and green development and infrastructure. Education and awareness is of paramount importance to this Committee. The Terms of Reference for this Committee is attached for Council's endorsement (Attachment 2). It has been developed in conformity with the Council Approved Protocol for Appointed Advisory Committees and is support by the Executive of the Clarington Board of Trade. 5.4 Advisorv Committee Workshops Municipal staff has been in contact with the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and other institutions such as the Conservation Council of Ontario and the Ontario Conservation Bureau with respect to the development of our Green Community Strategy. These organizations are currently undertaking applied research in environmental and energy sectors. Staff will confirm arrangements with these institutions to assist with the development of the Green Community Strategy. They will assist the committee with the analysis and development of background documents that could include; . An overview of the breadth and depth of current thinking with regard to greening of policy and practice from the perspective of both the public sector and private sector partners; . An inventory of noteworthy case studies across the Golden Horseshoe that demonstrate the range of options open to the Municipality . Recommendations regarding which best practices would be suitable for adoption or adaptation in Clarington; . Suggest which new strategic partnerships to develop. This document could then be utilized as an educational tool and form the basis for workshops. The workshops would be useful to increase awareness of the Strategy. One could be hosted for Clarington Staff and Council, the other for interested developers and stakeholders. The Green Community Strategy will also inform the upcoming review of Clarington's Official Plan. 645 REPORT NO.: PSD-055-07 6.0 CONCLUSION PAGE 10 There is a strong interest by residents and business in seeing Clarington become a leader in environmental issues, indeed becoming the greenest community in Ontario. The establishment of the Green Community Advisory committee will assist the MU'lilzipality in developing a local action plan to define the role and actions of the MuniCipality and local businesses in addressing climate change and related environmental issues. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Government Initiatives on Climate Change and Energy Conservation Attachment 2 - Terms of Reference Attachment 3 - Business Survey Attachment 4 - Residential Survey 646 Attachment 1 To Report PSD-055-07 GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES 1.0 FEDERAL INITIATIVES 1.1 The Federal Green Plan The Canadian Government recently released their Green Plan called "Turning the Corner: An Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution": The intent of this Action Plan is to reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution. All major industrial sectors will have to respect the limits outlined in order to reduce greenhouse gases and air pollutants. There are a number of initiatives that will be developed under the Plan. 1.2 The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economv The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) is dedicated to exploring new opportunities to integrate environmental conservation and economic development, in order to sustain Canada's prosperity and secure its future. The mission of the NRTEE is to generate and promote innovative ways to advance Canada's environmental and economic interests in combination, rather than in isolation. In this capacity, it examines the environmental and economic implications of priority issues. Current projects focus on Energy and climate change (including advice on the Government of Canada's Clean Air Act) and Adaptation to Climate Change. 1.3 The Green Municipal Fund The Government of Canada has endowed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities with $550 million to establish and manage the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). As the only national fund that specifically addresses the needs of municipal governments, its broad range of financial products, resources, expertise and services have become the first stop for municipal governments wanting to pursue environmental infrastructure initiatives. The GMF supports municipal governments, and their partners, to improve to quality of our air, water and soil, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 1.4 Urban Archetypes Proiect The Canadian Urban Archetypes Project has been developed to understand the implications of different development patterns. This will support the principle of energy conservation under Clarington's Green Communities Strategy. The CAN MET Energy Technology Centre of Natural Resources Canada, is developing a tool of best practices regarding urban form and its link to energy consumption. These Best Practices will assist Council, staff and developers in understanding the energy consumption of development. Clarington participates in the project with other municipalities in Canada like Lethbridge, Whitehorse, Ottawa, Waterloo and Markham. 2.0 PROVINCIAL INITIATIVES 2.1 There have been a number of recent Provincial initiatives that have solidified the Provinces position with respect to protecting the environment, managing growth and 647 supporting long-term planning for alternative and renewable energy sources. These initiatives include amendments to the Planning Act (Bill 51), and the Places to Grow Act, . 2005. In concert these initiatives will help local planning authorities better manage the built environment. Developments that are subject to these Acts will be more respectful to the environment, more energy efficient and will contribute to a healthier lifestyle. 2.2 Plannina Act , The' Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (Bill 51) provides municipalities with new design tools to support the environmental quality and health of communities by allowing municipalities to set energy efficiency and other environmental sustainability design requirements in buildings and even entire neighbourhoods. This will be an important tool for implementing local green strategies and building a 'conservation culture' in Clarington. 2.3 Places To Grow Plan The Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was enacted by the Provincial Government and came into effect on June 16, 2006. In section 2.4 A Culture of Conservation the Growth Plan directs municipalities to: "develop and implement official plan policies and other strategies in support of the following conservation objectives: b) Energy conservation including- ij energy conservation for municipally owned facilities ii) identification of opportunities for altemative energy generation and distribution iii) energy demand management to reduce energy consumption ivy land use pattems and urban design standards that encourage and support energy-efficient buildings and opportunities for cogeneration" 3.0 REGIONAL INITIATIVES 3.1 The Durham Strateaic Enerav Alliance Clarington was a leader in the initiative to establish the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA). The DSEA is a non-profit organization comprised of business, government and educational institutions working together for the advancement of energy initiatives. The DSEA has branded Durham Region as Ontario's Energy Capital. Its mission is to foster an energy-friendly environment in Durham Region that is a model for action in Ontario and Canada in the 21st century. To accomplish this, DSEA is: . Facilitating initiatives that market Durham Region as an energy centre of excellence; . Educating the community at large on the benefits and opportunities of sustainable energy solutions; 648 . Contributing to the development of human capital and innovation; . Engaging government, opinion leaders and key stakeholders on energy policy; . Initiating actions which contribute to public awareness; and, . Providing networking opportunities for committed organizations and individuals. Clarington Council appoints a representative to the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance. 3.2 Durham Rea ion Roundtable on Climate Chanae . In response to a council directive, Regional staff has prepared a Terms of Reference for the establishment of a Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change (April 3, 2007). Its mandate is to provide advice regarding improvements the Region can take to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, as well as playing an outreach and advocacy role. 3.3 Other Durham Reaion Initiatives . The Regional Official Plan has taken an environment first approach. The Goal of the Plan is to incorporate good community planning and design that enhances the Regional landscape and minimizes the pollution of air, water and land resources. A number of new policies support energy efficiency, improving air quality and the incremental reduction of overall greenhouse gas emissions. . Transportation initiatives such as Smart Commute, to encourage the reduction of single occupancy vehicle trips. . A joint study undertaken by the Region with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Tribute Homes will measure the water, energy and greenhouse gas reductions derived from the installation of energy efficient measures in new homes. 4.0 CLARINGTON'S INITIATIVES 4.1 Clarinaton Official Plan Policies The Clarington Official Plan, was a pioneer at the time of adoption. It already embraces many of the ideas and principles behind a Green Community Strategy. Three principles that have provided direction for the policies of the Official Plan are: . Sustainable development, which includes thinking globally but acting locally, recognizing cumulative impacts so as to not exceed the carrying capacity of our air, land and water and energy conservation; · Healthy communities, including economic viability, community identity and urban design; and, . Growth Management which includes a compact urban form with higher and mixed densities, balanced growth and the efficient use of infrastructure. 649 4.2 Other Initiatives In addition to the Official Plan policies, there are a number of other energy and sustainability initiatives being undertaken in the Municipality that will contribute to the development of Clarington's Green Community Strategy. They include the following: . The Municipality is currently considering constructing the Newcastle Library as a green building under the LEED -Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Gteen Building Rating System. In addition the Municipality is looking into an overall energy conservation program for its facilities. . The Municipality has designated lands for the Clarington Energy Business Park. The Energy Park is designed to attract the offices, research, and production centres of energy and environmental related businesses and industries. . Council has adopted a 50% reduction of the development charges once the building receives a LEED certification. This applies to all industrial lands. . The Community Improvement Plan for Newcastle will also be exploring energy conservation initiatives. A representative from Veridian is a member on the CIP committee. . Council is requiring new developments to prepare an Energy Management Plan outlining various means that the owner will implement to support energy conservation. . The agreement with the developers of the proposed Home Depot in the West Bowmanville Town Centre Area require the building to be LEED Certified. Staff is also promoting green development principles with the other developers of the West Bowmanville Town Centre in particular Wal-Mart. 650 Attachment 2 To Report PSD-055-07 TERMS OF REFERENCE GREEN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COUNCIL PURPOSE: To develop a community strategy that would include local actions, policies, programs, and projects for climate change, energy conservation, clean energy alternatives, and promoting more sustainable development practices. The Green Community Strategy will encompass local initiatives, private projects, partnerships between the public and private sectors as well as the business community. Some of these initiatives may range from support to the expansion of Darlington Nuclear Facility, engaging developers to include energy conservation initiatives in their projects, advising and promoting energy conservation to businesses to creating community awareness of energy conservation. MANDATE: The mandate of the Green Community Advisory Committee is to prepare a Green Community Strategy. The Green Community Strategy will focus on the community's local response to the interrelations among energy, health, climate change and development. In preparing the Green Community Strategy, the advisory committee will, on behalf of Council, consult with the public through focus groups, briefs and public meetings. The will also seek partnerships with other levels of government, private sector and non-profit groups. The Municipality of Clarington has established a staff Committee on energy management and conservation. While the Green Community Advisory Committee may include some recommendations on Municipal operations, the focus of the Advisory committee's work is to be on broader community issues. OBJECTIVES: 1) To undertake research in the following areas: a) Energy Conservation; b) Clean energy alternatives and technologies; c) Local response to Climate Change; d) Alternative development patterns for energy conservation and sustainable development including mixed densities, a mix of use and building types; and, e) Planning and technical innovation for sustainable development such as green infrastructure and low impact development. 2) On behalf of Council, to consult with the public through focus groups briefs and public meetings; 3) To prepare the Clarington Green Community Strategy; 4) To organize educational events to implement the Green Community Strategy; 5) In addition, the Commntee will provide input to Municipality's Official Plan Review- Sustainable Development Component. . 651 COMMITTEE COMPOSITION: The GCAC shall consist of 13 voluntary members who are appointed by Council for a term of four (4) years, to coincide with the term of Council. A majority of membership, nine (9) shall constitute a quorum. , , 'I' The Advisory Committee will consist of the following representatives . Mayor and a Member of Council (2) . Ontario Power Generation (1) . Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (1) . Veridian (1) . CBOT Board Member (1) . University of Ontario Institute of Technology (1) . Youth (1) . Community at large (4) . Developer - Durham Chapter of the Greater Toronto Home Builders Association - Urban Development Institution (GTHBA-UDI) (1) The Membership shall possess expertise and willingness to devote the necessary time to the Committee. Openings for community membership shall be publicly advertised and all residents of the Municipality of Clarington may apply. Applicants will submit applications to the Municipality of Clarington Planning Services Department. Members will be formally appointed by Municipal Council. The Mayor shall sit as the interim Chair. The GCAC will select a Chair and a Vice-Chair from among its membership. The Chair shall provide leadership to the GCAC, ensure that it carries out its mandate, and act as the primary liaison between the GCAC and Staff. A staff member shall act as recording secretary. Duties of the recording secretary shall include the taking of meeting minutes and providing these minutes to the Clerk for Council's information. Regarding conflicts of interest, Members of the Committee must abide by the Municipal Conflict of I nterest Act Green Community Strategy Coordinators The coordinators for the Community Advisory Committee will be: . Carlos Salazar - Manager of Community Planning and Design . Suzanne McCrimmon- Clarington Board of Trade . Jennifer Cooke, Manager, Communications and Tourism . Representative from power utility REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/DECISION MAKING: . The Committee will be established as an Advisory Committee of Council under Councils' Protocol for Advisory Committees. Committee members will report to Council through the Committee's Chair. 652 . Decisions will be reached by consensus where appropriate, or through a simple majority vote. . Committee members will report, to their respective organizations, decisions reached by the Committee. ' . Report to Council on semi-annual basis. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS: " . l'here will be a minimum of one meeting per month of the Committee, supplemented as required by conference etc. . The meetings will be held at the Clarington Municipal Administrative Centre. SECRETARIAT COSTS: . The Secretariat function of the Committee will be provided mainly by the Planning Services Department, the Communications Branch of the Municipality, and the Clarington Board of Trade. . The operating costs for the first two years of the Committee will be established through contributions from the Municipality, The CBOT, and may include other community partners. . The Advisory Committee will be allowed to seek other sources of funding and grants for specific initiatives/programs. WORKING GROUPS: . The GCAC may establish Working Groups as needed to further study an issue and to make recommendations on that issue to the GCAC. Working groups will have an ad hoc status with a clear mandate and time frame. . Each Working Group will be chaired by a Committee member, as selected by the Committee and with the agreement of the member. A member of the working group will be responsible for generation of minutes. . The Working Groups will be comprised of at least one staff member and may have representation from any other interested parties or experts as the Committee may require. . The Municipality and the CBOT will provide meeting, coordination and information distribution support to Working Groups, as appropriate. . The Committee may establish linkages to other working groups or committees that function on a more permanent basis. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: All Committee meetings are open to the public. Member of the public are not permitted to participate in Committee discussions but may appear as a delegation before the Committee. Delegations shall be for a maximum of 10 minutes. Those wishing to appear as a delegation at a Committee meeting must so advise the staff liaison a minimum of five working days prior to the meeting. 653 Attachment No 3 To Report PSD-055-07 Clarington Green Community Strategy: Business Report , . , , Prepared for: Economic Development Office Clarington Board of Trade And The Community Planning and Design Branch Planning Services Department ClCJl!J1gton Prepared by: '-) oraclepe" IlISEARCH Monlreal Toronto Sudbury December 2006 654 Table o f Contents Methodology & Logistics Executive Summary Top of Mind Issues Benefits Improvements Saving Energy Results by Question 15 16 16 17 18 22 24 655 Methodology & Logistics Study Sample , . · A total of75 randomly selected business owners/managers from the Municipality of Clarington were interviewed by teiephone between the days of December 15t to December 10th 2006. Logistics . Initial calls were made between the hours of 8:30 a,m. and 6:00 p,m, Subsequent callbacks of no- answers and busy numbers were made on a (staggered) daily rotating basis up to 7 times until contact was made. In addition, telephone interview appointments were attempted with those respondents unable to complete the survey at the time of contact. If no contact was made at a number after the seventh attempt, the number was discarded. Survey Method . The survey was conducted using computer-assisted techniques of telephone interviewing (CATI) and random number selection. A total of 20% of all interviews were monitored and the management of Oraclepoll Research supervised 100%. Confidence . The margin of error for the residential sample is +/- 11 %, 19/20 times. 656 Executive Summary Top of Mind Issues " Respondents were first asked what they considered to be the most important issue facing Clarington at this time. Top Issues Attracting commercial! industrial business Overdevelopment! Urban growth! Urban sprawl Don't know Planning for the future! appropriate building Taxes Support for local business Traffic Environment! Green space Parking Government support! involvement Education !Iack of schools 19% 15% 12% 9% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 3% 1% There was a split among businesses surveyed between those that favor attracting new business to the area (19%) and those that feel that there has been too much growth (15%). Other issues included having proper planning for the future (9%), concern over taxes (5%) and having more support for local businesses. 657 Benefits Respondents were asked what they considered to be the top benefit of operating a business in Clarington. Top Benefits The community I the people 25% The growth I the development 20% Don't know 15% Proximity to Toronto 9% Small town feel 8% Location 7% Proximity to amenities I services 5% Quality of life I lifestyle 4% Not having to go to Toronto 3% Cost of living 1% Lack of big box stores 1% Good labour pool 1% One quarter (25%) of respondents named the people and the community as being the biggest benefit, followed by 20% that stated the areas growth and development, 9% the proximity to Toronto, 8% the small town atmosphere and 7% its location. 658 Improvements Businesses were questioned as to what improvements could be made to make Clarington a more business friendly environment. Top Improvements 'Don~know 19% Less municipal restrictions I red tape 12% Promotion of business in the community !I% Improvement of the downtown core 11% Roads I maintenance' signage 11% Planning department improvements' more business friendly 7% Lower taxes 5% Support local' small business 5% Reduce development fees 4% Provide networking opportunities 4% Fund' promote arts & culture 4% Traffic flow 3% A total of 19% were unable to name an improvement that could make Clarington more business friendly, but of those with an opinion 12% named less red tape, 9% the promotion of the community, 8% improvements to the downtown, 8% improved roads and 7% having the planning department being more business friendly. 659 Top of Mind Challenges Respondents were also asked what they felt was the most important challenge facing Clarington as its population continues to grow. Challenges Balance infrastructure' services and growth Traffic Balancing development' urban growth' urban sprawl Balance of residential and commercial Roads' maintenance' widen roads Preserving green space Employment Attracting commercial' industrial business Taxes Lack of business development DonY know 20% 12% 8% 8% 7% 7% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% Having infrastructure needs and municipal services keep up with growth in the community was named by 20% of Clarington businesses, while 12% said resolving traffic issues and 8% cited each of having a balanced approach to development while controlling sprawl as well as having a mix of residential and commercial development. 660 Environment Issues Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement with each of the following statements related to environmental issues. ' . Glarington should become a leader in environmental issues and become the 79% 12% 9% 0% reenest communit in Ontario. This business actively participates in 75% 13% 11% 1% recycling programs in my commun~y. I am aware of global warming and the limited sources of energy (oil, gas) and the . 71% 20% 9% 0% im Iications to the future of m business. I am willing to pay more for products that are 55% 35% 11% 0% environmentally friendly. I would support having a central resource center In Glarington to access information on 52% 24% 24% 0% ener and environment ro rams. I'm aware of the environmental issues in my 43% 39% 19% 0% community. Glarington is doing a good job at protecting the environment and promoting the energy 29% 47% 15% 9% conservation. I am aware of the various types of energy conservation programs that are currently 23% 43% 33% 1% available for businesses. A total of 75% of Glarington businesses surveyed actively participate in recycling programs. There was strong buy-in from almost eight in ten (79%) businesses with respect to having Glarington being a leader on environmental issues in Ontario and 71% claim to be aware of global warming and its implications to their future. A small majority would be willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products and would support having a resource centre to access infonmation on energy and environmental programs. However, there is low awareness of conservation programs available and low agreement that Glarington is doing a good job at protecting the environment. 661 Importance of Environment Issues Respondents were then asked to rate the level of importance of each of the following environmental issues. Ensuring clean air 99% 1% 0% 0% The protection of ground water sources (inCluding rivers, streams 93% 5% 1% 0% etc Ensuring buildings (e.g. commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal) are constructed with environmentally 91% 5% 4% 0% friendly materials and built with the hi hest ener efficienc standards Having public transit within Clarington and to other parts of the 90% 5% 4% 0% R ion Having recycling programs 87% 13% 0% 0% Buying locally grown foods and 84% 15% 1% 0% products Having waiking and bike lanes I trails 83% 13% 4% 0% Preserving agricultural lands in our 83% 11% 7% 0% community from development A high level of importance was placed on all areas and especially for ensuring clean air. 662 Saving Energy Businesses were asked about how often they take energy efficiency measures or ways of saving energy into consideration. " How often would you say that you have taken energy efficiency measures or ways of saving energy into consideration at your business to reduce energy usage?" 100% 80% 0% 60% 40% 20% [] Some of the time . Most of the time . Almost never Almost seven in ten businesses or 68% take energy conservation measures or ways of saving energy into consideration most of the time, 27% some of the time while a low 5% said that they almost never take them into consideration. 663 Investment of Funds Businesses were asked about their support or opposition to the following. 100% " Would you support or oppose the municipalfty if it were to invest more funds : to become more energy efficient and to include environmental design features in municipal buildings (green roofs. renewable sources of energy like solar, and wind)??" 0% 80% 60% 40% 20% [] Oppose . Support . Don't know A strong 91 % of Clarington businesses surveyed would support the Municipality if it were to invest more money to become more energy efficient. 664 Valid Results Question by Q1. From the perspective of your business, what in your opinion is the most important issue facing Clarington at this time? Attracting commercial! industrial business Over development! Urban growth! Urban sprawl Don't know Planning for the future! appropriate building Taxes Support for small businesses Local economic developmentljob creation Balance of infrastructure! services Traffic Environment! Green space Parking - Nuclear plant Government involvement Education !Iack of schools Roads! maintenance Public opinion, meetings and input Shortages of physicians Total Valid Percent 18.7 14.7 12.0 9.3 6.7 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.7 2.7 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 100.0 665 Q1b. From your business perspective, what would you consider the top benefit of operating a business in Clarington? Valid The community 'the people Tl]e growth / the development D~n't know Proximity to Toronto Small town feel Location Proximity to amenities' services Quality of life 'lifestyle Not having to go to Toronto Cost of living Lack of big box stores Good labour pool Total Valid Percent 25.3 20.0 14.7 9.3 8.0 6.7 5.3 4.0 2.7 1.3 1.3 1.3 100.0 Q1c. From a business perspective, what improvement could be made in Clarington to make or create a better business friendly environment? Valid Percent Valid Don't know 18.7 Less municipal restrictions/red tape 12.0 Promotion of the business in the community 9.3 Improvement of downtown core 8.0 Roads' maintenance' signage 8.0 Planning department improvements/more business friendly 6.7 Lower taxes 5.3 Support iocaUsmall business 5.3 Reduce development fees 4.0 Provide networking opportunties 4.0 Fund' promote the cullural sector more 4.0 Traffic flow 2.7 Better communication 'technology 2.7 Better transportation (buses etc) 2.7 Better training of work force 2.7 Preserve the environment 2.7 Need more doctors 1.3 Total 100.0 666 Q2. What do you feel is the most important challenge facing Clarington as its population continues to grow? Valid Percent Valid Balance infrastructure / services and growth 21.3 Planning/Balancing developmenllGrowth /Sprawl 13.3 Traffic 12.0 Balance of residential and commercial 8.0 Roads / maintenance / widen roads 6.7 Flreserving green space 6.7 Employment 5.3 Attracting commercial/ industrial business 5.3 Lack of business development 5.3 Taxes 4.0 . Don~ know 4.0 Transportation 2.7 Education /Iack of schools 1.3 Health services 1.3 Crime 1.3 Agricultural preservation 1.3 Total 100.0 667 Q3. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 What suggestion do you have to assist the Municipality deal with this growth related challenge? Don't know (17) Put more responsibility on the Clarington region and less on funding from federal govemment Inner ring and outer rings of the community Encourage more corporations to locate in this region Look at the way the streets are going towards the highways, have the downtown grow a little more out A straight forward planning decision as to where things are going in the future Having meetings with a mixture of business, for team-management meetings so the town can get everyqne's perspective More access to transit in the smaller communities with smaller buses to reduce costs Attract more business Invest a lot of money in economic development We attract business into Clarington, but the bureaucracy puts up roadblocks Contact other business to join the community Traffic lighting system for pedestrians They have to be both more firm and demanding of developers Lock things in, so that it can't be negotiated every year, so that a greenbelt is a greenbelt for a designated period of time Not to hold too much back, because you can't stop it Have 2 one-way highways, like they do in Oshawa Infrastructure should be in place before the growth, think before you build Restriction on the growth where building new homes Reduce the tax for small town business When builders are planning, leave some original trees and park spaces Setting up a committee to review plans All businesses have a duty or obligation to assist the municipality any way they can Better effort at welcoming new businesses Allow the planning department more freedom/authority to impose imagination on developers Lower taxes Starting a mini mall Use the board of trade and business people to drive that function Look at what is being built out there in regards to residential (may not be needed) More focus on the peopie and business already there Make municipality planning and economic development business friendly For the government not be an obstacle to development Advertise to the new people moving into the community, small business is the key the growth in the area Concentrate to bring in new business Better signs Be more proactive To keep going Less focus on residential expansion more on industrial and commercial Developing a long term pian (10 years) instead of a four year plan Inspire outsourcing of new corporations to come to town Make it easier for businesses to set up shop Bicycle paths to connect the whole town More information in the newspapers Tighten up spending until they get a better handle on what they are doing We need somebody to pin point the issues, and people will follow a good leader Better policing It's up to them to designate an area and develop it Ensuring that the growth of Clarington and the infrastructure are working together Need more commercial base, encourage new business development New roads Council that give us the chance to communication, council should drop in talk to the people Having the planning department more user friendly Hire transportation consultants, highway 57 needs to be handled more efficiently Put some more doctors on Keep having big events like midnight madness in the downtown 668 i i 0 Need more employment closer to home 0 long term planning 0 Keep the box store away 0 Planning and development in the area, surveying and speaking to local businesses to input on how to better the situation Q4. What environmental issue do you feel is the most important one facing Clarington at this time? . Percent Valid Don't know 22.7 Preserving green space 17.3 Air pollution' quality 9.3 Garbage 'littering 9.3 Recycling 8.0 Nuclear development 8.0 Pollution (general) 5.3 Pollution caused by 5t Mary's Cement plant 5.3 Waste management' disposal 4.0 Water pollution' quality 4.0 Conservation' atiemative methods 4.0 Protection of the environment 1.3 Human fertilizer being sold to local farmers 1.3 Total 100.0 669 Please rate your level of agreement with each of the following statements using a scale from one strongly disagree to five strongly agree. Q5a. I'm aware of the environmental issues In my community. Percent valid strongly disagree 8.0 ~isagree 10.7 Neither agree nor disagree 38.7 Agree 21.3 Strongly agree 21.3 Total 100.0 Q5b. I am aware of global warming and the limited sources of energy (oil, gas) and the Implications to the future of my business. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 1.3 Disagree 8.0 Neither agree nor disagree 20.0 Agree 24.0 Strongly agree 46.7 Total 100.0 Q6. This business actively participates in recycling programs In my community. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 6.7 Disagree 4.0 Neither agree nor disagree 13.3 Agree 20.0 Strongly agree 54.7 Don't know 1.3 Total 100.0 Q7. Clarington should become a leader In environmental issues and become the greenest community in Ontario. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 2.7 Disagree 6.7 Neither agree nor disagree 12.0 Agree 20.0 Strongly agree 58.7 Total 100.0 670 Q8. I am willing to pay more for products that are environmentally friendly. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 8.0 Disagree 2.7 Neither agree nor disagree 34.7 Agree 29.3 Strongly agree 25.3 Total 100.0 , . Q9. Clarington Is doing a good job at protecting the environment and promoting the energy conservation. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 8.0 Disagree 6.7 Neither agree nor disagree 46.7 Agree 17.3 Strongly agree 12.0 Don't know 9.3 Total 100.0 Ql0. I am aware of the various types of energy conservation programs that are currently available for businesses. Percent valid ::;trongly disagree 20.0 Disagree 13.3 Neither agree nor disagree - 42.7 Agree 17.3 Strongly agree 5.3 i Don't know 1.3 , Total 100.0 Ql1. I would support having a central resource center In Clarington to access Information on energy and environment programs. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 6.7 Disagree 17.3 Neither agree nor disagree 24.0 Agree 26.7 Strongly agree 25.3 Total 100.0 671 From the perspective of your business (including your employees and yourself) of Clarington how important are each of the foJ/owing to you? Please use a scale from one not at all important to five very important. Q12. Having recycling programs. Valid Neither important nor not important , Important Very important Total Percent 13,3 9,3 77,3 100,0 Q13. The protection of ground water sources (including rivers, streams etc). Valid Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Total Q14. Having walking and bike lanes I trails. Valid Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Total Q15. Ensuring clean air. Valid Neither important nor not important Important Very important Total Percent 1,3 5,3 13,3 80,0 100,0 Percent 4.0 13.3 26,7 56,0 100.0 Percent 1.3 8,0 90.7 100.0 Q16. Preserving agricultural lands in our community from development. Valid Not at all important Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Total Percent 2,7 4.0 10,7 20,0 62,7 100,0 672 Valid Valid Valid Valid Q17. Buying locally grown foods and products. Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Total Percent 1.3 14.7 22.7 61.3 100.0 Q18. Ensuring buildings (e.g. commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal) are constructed with environmentally friendly materials and built with the highest energy efficiency standards. Not at all important Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Total Percent 1.3 2.7 5.3 34.7 56.0 100.0 Q19. Having public transit within Clarington and to other parts of the Region. Not at all important Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Total Percent 1.3 2.7 5.3 25.3 65.3 100.0 Q21. If you were planning to select a new location for your business, how important would its energy efficiency and other environmental features (environmentally friendly construction materials) factor in your decision making? Not at all important Not important Neilher important nor not important Important Very important Don1 know Total Percent 5.3 8.0 26.7 32.0 25.3 2.7 100.0 673 Q20. How often would you say that you have taken energy efficiency or ways of saving energy into consideration at your business to reduce energy usage? Percent Valid Some of the time 26.7 Most of the time 68.0 Alll)ost never 5.3 T otlil 100.0 Q22. Would you support or oppose the municipality if it were to invest more funds to become more energy efficient and to Include environmental design features in municipal buildings (green roofs, renewable source of energy solar, wind)? Percent Valid Support 90.7 Oppose 6.7 Don't know 2.7 Total 100.0 674 We are nearing the end of our survey and we would just like to remind you that all information will remain confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. Q23. What is the main activity of this business at this location? Percent Valid Other retail business 18.7 Commercial services 18.7 Personal services 14.7 Food stores, restaurants, bars 9.3 Finance 6.7 Movies, entertainment, museums and gardens 6.7 Insurance, real estate and investment trusts 5.3 Hotel, boarding houses, camps and other dwellings 4.0 Other manufacturing industries 2.7 Electricity, gas and sanitary services 2.7 Automobile dealerships and gas stations 2.7 Repairs 2.7 Construction 1.3 . AgricuRure and fisheries 1.3 Communications 1.3 Social And Human Service OrganizaUons 1.3 Total 100.0 Q24. In total, how many employees are there at this location? . Percent Valid 1104 44.0 5109 21.3 10to 19 13.3 20 to 49 9,3 50 to 99 6.7 100 to 249 1.3 500 employees or more 2.7 DNKlDNA 1.3 Total 100.0 675 Q25. What is your job description? Percent Valid Owner I Partner 44.0 President I Vice-president 21.3 Manager I Assistant Manager 13.3 Director I Project Manager I Analyst I Consultant 6.7 Adl)1inistrator I Department Head I General Manager 2.7 , Appraiser I Sales Agent 2.7 Coordinator I Distributor 1.3 Accountant! Controller I Treasurer 1.3 Architect 1.3 Hair-stylist 1.3 Lawyer 1.3 Realtor 1.3 Signs designer 1.3 Total 100.0 Q26. Where is your business located? Percent Valid Bowmanville 62.7 Courtice 8.0 Orono 8.0 Newcastle 14.7 Rural 6.7 Total 100.0 Q27.Gender Percent Valid Male 58.7 Female 41.3 Total 100.0 676 Attachment No.4 To Report PSO-GSS-G7 Clarington Green Community Strategy: Residential Report Prepared for: Economic Development Office Clarington Board of Trade And The Community Planning and Design Branch Planning Services Department CJ1JQgglon Prepared by: #) oraclepe" . I I I A . C H ,Menlreol Toronlo Sudbury December 2006 677 Table of Contents Methodology & Log st cs Top of Mind Issues , Saving Energy Home Purchase Investment of Funds Results by Quest on 38 39 44 45 46 47 678 Methodology & Logistics Study Sample · A total of 400 randomly selected voting age residents of the Municipality of Clarington 18 years of age and older were interviewed by telephone between the days of December 1st to December 10111 2006. Logistics · Initial calls were made between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Subsequent callbacks of no- answers and busy numbers were made on a (staggered) daily rotating basis up to 7 times (from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) until contact was made. In addition, telephone interview appointments were attempted with those respondents unable to complete the survey at the time of contact. If no contact was made at a number after the fifth attempt, the number was discarded. Survey Method · The survey was conducted using computer-assisted techniques of telephone interviewing (CATI) and random number selection. A total of 20% of all interviews were monitored and the management of Oracle poll Research supervised 100%. Confidence . The margin of error for the residential sample is +/- 4.9%, 19/20 times. 679 Executive Summary Top of Mind Issues Respondents were first asked what they considered to be the most important issue facing Clarington at this time. , " , Top Issues 1. Over development' urban growth' urban sprawl 27% DonY know 18% 2. Waste management 7% 3. Roads' maintenance 7% 4. Traffic 6% 5. Taxes 6% 6. Nuclear plant 4% 7. lack of retailers' big box stores 4% 8. Attracting commercial' industrial business 4% 9. Environment 3% 10.Preserving green space 3% Issues related to expansion, growth and sprawl were most cited by 27% of Clarington residents, while other development related themes included waste management (7%), roads (7%) and traffic (7%). 680 Top of Mind Challenges Respondents were also asked what they felt was the most important challenge facing Clarington as its population continues to grow. Challenges 1. Planning' Balancing development' Growth' Sprawl 15% 2. Traffic congestion 11% 3. Infrastructure' services 9% 4. Education 'lack of schools 9% 5. Roads' maintenance 8% Don't know 7% 6. Employment 6% 7. Transportation (alternatives) 6% 8. Housing (affordable) 5% 9. Lack of retailers 4% 10. Agricultural preservation 4% Planning for the community including having a balanced approach to development and growth was named by 15% of Clarington residents as the most important challenge, while 11 % said traffic congestion, 9% the need to have infrastructure to keep up with the growth, 9% education needs such as new schools, 8% road maintenance, 6% jobs and 6% alternative modes of transportation. 681 Deal with the Challenges Respondents were then asked how the Municipality should deal with its growth related challenges. Suggestions on how to deal with growth challenges Don't know 1. Planning /Iong range planning 2. Better roads / Expanded & widened roads 3. More public transportation 4. Attract larger businesses / industry to area 5. Selective I Planned growth 6. Higher density residential/less residential 7. More schools 8. More services (policing, fire etc) 9. More funding I use funds more effectively 10. Preserve agriculture lands / green spaces 30% 12% 9% 7% 6% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% Three in ten respondents were unsure or did not know what the Municipality could do to deal with its growth related challenges. Among those with an opinion, 12% stated growth could be dealt with through long range planning, 9% improved road infrastructure, 7% public transportation, 6% attracting new industry, 5% said having limited or selective development and 5% higher density residential developments. 682 Environment Issues Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement with each of the following statements related to environmental issues. Total Neither Total Don't agree agree nor disagree know disagree I actively participate in recycling programs in 94% 4% 2% 0% my community. Clarington should become a leader in environmental issues and become the 86% 12% 2% 1% greenest community in Ontario. I am willing to pay more for products that are 67% 21% 14% 0% environmentally friendly. I am aware of the environmental issues in my 55% 33% 13% 1% community. Clarington is doing a good job at protecting the environment and promoting energy 43% 33% 20% 5% conservation. I am aware of global warming and the limited sources of energy (oil, gas) and the 44% 14% 44% 0% implications to our quality of life. . A high 94% of Clarington residents actively participate in recycling programs. There was strong buy-in from 86% of residents with respect to having Clarington being a leader in environmental issues in Ontario and two-thirds would also be willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. A small majority claim to be aware of environmental issues in the community but only 43% agreed that the community is going a good job at protecting the environment and promoting energy conservation. There is also a split of opinion with respect to awareness of global warming and its implications. 683 Importance of Environment Issues Respondents were then asked to rate the level of importance of each of the following environmental issues. Ensuring clean air 98% 1% 1% 1% The protection of ground water sources 96% 2% 2% 0% (including rivers, streams etc) Having recycling programs 96% 4% 1% 0% Having energy conservation programs 94% 5% 2% 0% Ensuring buildings are constructed with environmentally friendly materials and are built 92% 6% 2% 0% to the highest energy efficiency standards Preserving agricultural lands 91% 8% 1% 1% Buying locally grown foods and products 88% 10% 2% 0% Having walking and cycle/bike lanes/trails 82% 12% 7% 0% Having public transit within Clarington and to 79% 13% 7% 1% other parts of the Region Banning the use of pesticides for cosmetic 75% 16% 8% 1% purposes A high level of importance was placed on all areas but especially for ensuring clean air, ground water protection and having recycling programs. 684 Saving Energy Residents were asked about how often they take energy efficiency measures or ways of saving energy into consideration at their home. 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% . How often would you say that you have taken energy effICiency measures or ways of saving energy into consideration at your home to reduce energy usage?" D Some of the time . Most of the time .Almost never Eight in ten residents of Clarington take energy conservation measures or ways of saving energy into consideration most of the time, 18% some of the time while only 2% said that the almost never take them into consideration. 685 Home Purchase Residents were asked about the importance of home energy efficiency and environmental design features. 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% " If you were planning the purchase of a home, how important would its Imell7Y efficiency and environmental design features (construction materials) factor in your decision making?" 2% . Total Important . Neither Important nor Unimportant [] Total Unimportant [] Don't know 87% of respondents stated that energy efficiency and environmental design features would play an important (43%) or very important (44%) factor in their decision making process if they were in the market for a new home. 686 InvesbnentofFunds Residents were asked about their support or opposition to the following. 100% " Would you support or oppose the municipality if it were to invest more funds to become more energy efficient and to include environmental design features in municipal buildings (green roofs, renewable sources of energy like solar, and wind)??" 0% 80% 60% 40% 20% [] Oppose . Support . Don't know An 88% majority would support the Municipality if it were to invest more money to become more energy efficient. 687 Results by Question Q1. What in your opinion is the most important issue facing Clarington at this time? Valid Over development! urban growth! urban sprawl Don't know , Roads! maintenance Waste management Trallic Taxes Attracting commercial! industrial business Nuclear plant Lack of retailers! big box stores Environment Preserving green space Community resources and programs Education !Iack of schools Infrastructure! services Govemment (municipal, provinicial, federal) Energy demands Transportation Pollution Employment Recreational facilities Social policies Crime Water supply and treamenta Total Valid Percent 26.5 18.0 6.5 6.5 5.5 5.5 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 .5 100.0 688 Q2. What do you feel is the most important challenge facing Clarington as its population continues to grow? Valid Percent Valid Planning/Balanced development/Growth I urban sprawl 14.5 Traffic congestion 11.0 Infrastructure I services 9.0 Education I lack of schools 8.5 Roads I maintenance 7.5 Don't know 6.5 Transportation 5.5 Employment 5.5 Housing (affordable) 4.5 Lack of retailers I big box stores 4.0 Agricultural preservation 4.0 Attracting commercial I industrial business 3.5 Preserving green space 3.0 Community resources and programs 2.0 Taxes 1.5 Waste management 1.5 Recreational facilnies 1.5 Energy demands 1.5 Keeping the small community feeling 1.5 Government (municipal, provinicial, federal) 1.0 Shortages of doctors 1.0 Pollution .5 Crime .5 The downtown core .5 Total 100.0 . 689 Q3. How should the Municipality deal with this growth related challenge? Valid Percent Valid Don1 know 30.0 Planning /Iong range planning 11.5 Better roads I Expanded & widened road 8.5 More public transportation available 6.5 Attract larger businesses / industry to area 5.5 " Selective I planned growth 5.0 Higher density residential/less residential 5.0 Build more schools 4.0 Provide more services I policing, fire department etc 3.5 More funding I use funds more effectively 3.5 Preserve agricultural lands I green spaces 3.5 Build more stores I malls 3.0 Get public opinion I meeting / polls 2.0 Put more into recycling / waste management 2.0 Freeze new growth 1.5 Offer more community services / programs / facilities 1.5 RecruR I retain doctors 1.5 Encourage more growth 1.5 Build a new nuclear plant .5 Total 100.0 . Please rate your level of agreement with each of the foJ/owing statements using a scale from one strongly disagree to five strongly agree. Q4. I am aware of the environmental issues in my community. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 3.5 Disagree 9.0 Neither agree nor disagree 32.5 Agree 22.5 Strongly agree 32.0 Don't know .5 Total 100.0 690 QS. I am aware of global warming and the limited sources of energy (oil, gas) and the implications to our quality of life. 0 Percent Valid Strongly disagree .5 Disagree t.5 Neither agree nor disagree 14.0 Agree 29.5 Strongly agree 54.5 Total 100.0 , , QS. I actively participate in recycling programs in my community. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 1.5 Disagree .5 Nerther agree nor disagree 4.0 Agree 17.0 Stronglyagree no Total 100.0 Q7. Clarington should become a leader In environmental issues and become the greenest community In Ontario. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 1.0 Disagree 1.0 Nerther agree nor disagree 12.0 Agree 22.0 Strongly agree 63.5 Don't know .5 Total 100.0 0 QS. I am willing to pay more for products that are environmentally friendly. Percent Valid "trongly disagree 7.5 Disagree 5.5 Neither agree nor disagree 20.5 Agree 35.0 Strongly agree 31.5 Total 100.0 ! 691 i , Q9. Clarington is doing a good job at protecting the environment and promoting energy conservation. Percent Valid Strongly disagree 4.0 Disagree 16.0 Neither agree nor disagree 32.5 Agree 30.5 St(ongly agree 12.0 Don't know 5.0 Total 100.0 As a resident of Cia ring ton how important, is each of the fol/owing to you? Please use a scale from one not at aI/ important to five very important. Q10a. Having recycling programs Percent Valid Not at all important .5 Neither important nor not important 4.0 Important 9.5 Vt~ry important 86.0 Total 100.0 Q10b. Having energy conservation programs. Percent Valid Not at all important 1.0 Not important .5 Neither important nor not important 4.5 Important 17.5 Very important 76.5 Total 100.0 Q11. The protection of ground water sources (including rivers, streams etc). Percent Valid Not at all important .5 Not important 1.0 ~e~he'.important nor not important 2.0 Important 8.5 Very important 87.5 Don~ know .5 Total 100.0 692 Q12. Having walking and cycle/bike lanesltrails. Percent Valid Not at all important 2.5 Not important 4.0 Neither important nor not important 12.0 Important 28;0 Very important 53.5 Total 100.0 Q13. Ensuring clean air. Percent Valid Not important .5 Neither important nor not important 1.0 Important 10.5 Very important 87.5 Don't know .5 Total 100.0 Q14. Preserving agricultural land. Percent Valid Not at all important 1.0 Neither important nor not important 7.5 Important 17.5 Very important 73.5 Don1 know .5 Total 100.0 QiS. Buying locally grown foods and products. Percent Valid Not at all important 1.5' Not important .5 Neither important nor not important 10.0 Important 25.5 Very important 62.5 Total 100.0 693 Valid Valid Valid Valid Q16. Ensuring buildings (e.g. commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal) are constructed with environmentally friendly materials and are built to the highest energy efficiency standards. Percent Not at all important Not important , l'jIeither important nor not important Important Very important Don~ know Total .5 1.0 6.0 23.5 68.5 .5 100.0 Q17. Having public transit within Clarington and to other parts of the Region. Not at all important Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Don~ know Total Percent 3.0 3.5 13.0 21.5 57.5 1.5 100.0 Q18. Banning the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. . Not at all important Not important Neither important nor not important Important Very important Don't know Total . Percent 3.5 4.5 15.5 21.0 54.5 1.0 100.0 Q19. How often would you say that you have taken energy efficiency measures or ways of saving energy into consideration at your home to reduce energy usage? Some of the time Most of the time Almost never Total Percent 18.5 79.5 2.0 100.0 694 Q20. If you were planning the purchase of a home, how important would its energy efficiency and environmental design features (construction materials) factor in your decision making? Percent Valid Not at all important 2.0 Not important 1.5 Neither important nor not important 8.5 Important 43.0 Very important 43.5 Don't know 1.5 Total 100.0 Q21. Would you support or oppose the municipality if it were to invest more funds to become more energy efficient and to include environmental design features in municipal buildings (green roofs, renewable sources of energy like solar, and wind)? Percent Valid Oppose 5.0 Support 88.0 Don't know 7.0 Total 100.0 695 We are nearing the end of our survey and we would just like to remind you that all information will remain confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. Q22. Do you consider yourself a resident of a rural or urban community? Percent Valid Rural 43.0 Urban 55.5 , Don't know I refused 1.5 Total 100.0 Q23. In total, how many people live at this residence? Percent Valid 1 10.5 2 31.0 3 19.0 4 26.0 5 13.0 Don't know I refused .5 Total 100.0 Q24. What is the highest level of education that you have received? Percent Valid Some high school 4.5 Completed high school 25.0 Some college 5.0 Completed college 27.5 Some university 5.0 Completed university 28.5 Vocational school 1.5 Primary school 1.5 Don1 know I refused 1.5 Total 100.0 696 Q25. Which of the following age groups may I place you in? Percent Valid 18-24 2.5 25-34 10.5 35-44 28.0 45-54 29.5 55-64 13.5 65 and over 15.5 Don't know / refused .5 Total 100.0 Q26. What is your combined family income? Percent Valid Less than $25,000 5.0 $25,000 to $34,999 6.0 $35,000 to $44,999 3.5 $45,000 to $54,999 8.0 $55,000 to $74,999 13.0 $75,000 to $99,999 18.5 $100,000 or more 17.5 Don't know / refused 28.5 Total 100.0 Q27. What type of dwelling do you live in? Percent Valid Detached, single-family home 84.5 A Condominium 2.0 Townhouse, Row House, Terrace House 7.5 Semi-detached, Duplex 4.5 Apartment in a house or building 1.0 Don't knowlRefused .5 Total 100.0 Q28. Do you own or rent? Percent Valid uwn 92.5 Rent 6.0 Don't know/refused 1.5 Total 100.0 697 ASKED ONLY TO RENTERS Q29. Do you directly pay for your own energy use? Percent Valid Yes 41.7 No 58.3 Total 100.0 ASK ONLY Tc!> HOMEOWNERS , Q30. What is the age of your home? Percent Valid Under 1 year 3.2 1 - 5 years 12.8 More than 5 years 83.0 Don~ know I refused 1.1 Total 100.0 Q31. Wherelwhat area do you live in, in Clarington? Percent Valid Bowmanville 51.0 Courlice 23.0 Orono 2.0 Newcastle 12.5 Rural 10.5 Don't know I refused 1.0 Total 100.0 Q32. Gender Percent Valid Male 44.0 Female 56.0 Total 100,0 698 Cl~mgron REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: : GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: Monday, May 7, 2007 Report #: PSD-056-07 File#: PLN 17.13.1 By-law #: Subject: SOPER CREEK SUBWATERSHED PLAN STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-056-07 be received; 2. THAT Council confirm Statrs actions to postpone the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study, with the exception of that portion required for the draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by Far Sight Developments Inc. Submitted by: Dav' Dire Reviewed by: d~~ . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. or of Planning Services Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer COS*DJC*sn*df 1 May 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 699 REPORT NO.: PSD-056-07 PAGE 2 REPORT 1. On September 18, 2006, Council endorsed a staff recommendation in Report PSD-101- 06 (Attachment 1) to undertake a Subwatershed Study for the Soper Creek Area, specifically with reference to lands on the east and northeast sides (Attachments 2 and 3) ol: the Bowmanville Urban Area. Most of these lands, with the exception of those owned by Far Sight Investments Ltd., are designated Future Urban Residential. More detailed information on the area and scope of this Study is contained in PSD-101-06. 2. Subwatershed studies are a pre-requisite for development under the Clarington Official Plan. Staffs position was that it would be best for the draft plan of subdivision (Attachment 4) submitted by Far. Sight to be considered in the context of a comprehensive plan for the sub-watershed area. In this regard, the larger subwatershed plan would provide the necessary information for the Far Sight proposal but would be a useful background document for the upcoming Official Plan Review and the consideration of the Future Urban Residential lands that may be considered for redesignation under the Official Plan Review. The estimated cost of the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study was $300,000, 90% of which would be covered by development charges. The Environmental Impact Study component for the Far Sight development was to be covered 100% by the developers. 3. Staff worked with the developers' consultant and CLOC to prepare terms of reference in preparation of tendering this project. The project was never tendered as a result of the considerations below. 4. In the course of preparing the budget for 2007, it was determined that there were insufficient funds in the Development Charges Reserve - General Government to undertake both the Soper Creek Subwatershed study and a number of studies necessary for the earlier phases of the Official Plan Review. In fact, certain other Official Plan studies were postponed as a cost-control measure. It was also determined that there were insufficient staff resources to undertake the Official Plan Review and the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study concurrently. As a result, in consultation with the Director of Finance, the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study was deleted from the commitment for funding. In reviewing this decision, staff was also cognizant of two other factors: . The Municipality has until June 16, 2009 to enact conformity amendments to its Official Plan to implement the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan). The Growth Plan calls for the intensification of already built-up areas, specifically that 40 % of new units constructed after 2015 have to be within the defined "built boundary". This analysis needs to be completed to determine if and when these additional lands would be required in accordance with the Region's and Municipality's growth management strategies. These strategies will need to address both provincial policy and the Municipality's long term infrastructure needs and financing strategy. 699001 REPORT NO.: PSD-056-07 PAGE 3 . There is no urgency from the Municipality's perspective to bring on additional lands into development on the east side of Bowmanville within the next five years. At the present time there ii1re approximately 10,000 potential units that arewithin registered plans of subdivision, draft approved plans of subdivision or under application for a plan of subdivision. This represents a supply of approximately 13 years on the basis of historic absorption rates. There is additional potential supply of units that would come on stream within the Brookhill or Northglen Neighbourhoods that are currently not subject to an application. Additional units are also anticipated through new development or intensification that would be on properties outside of a plan of subdivision. 5. In further meetings with Far Sight, Staff have agreed to a revised approach that will allow their development application to move forward. Recognizing that since the Far Sight lands have a different status than the balance of the lands in East Bowmanville and are designated for Residential purposes, arrangements have been made to undertake a scaled-down subwatershed study focusing on their lands. The study will be carried out by the Environmental Consultant in our roster as per Council Policy. All costs are covered 100% by Far Sight. 6. The Soper Creek Subwatershed Study for the east and northeast portions of the Bowmanville Urban Area designated Future Urban Residential would be deferred for a number of years in recognition of limitations on financial and staff resources, the current and forecasted supply of residential units, and the preparation of a growth management strategy to address intensification and other policies of the Growth Plan. Attachments: Attachment 1- Report PSD-1 01-06 Soper Creek Watershed Study Attachment 2 - East Bowmanville Area Attachment 3 - Northeast Bowmanville Area Attachment 4- Revised draft plan of subdivision proposed by Far Sight Interested Parties: Nick Mensink, G.M. Sernas Bill Cawker, Baywood Homes Hannu Halminen, Halcan Kelvin Whalen, The Kaitlin Group Rick and Bob Schickendanz, Far Sight Investments 699002 , '~~""""'IIIII,",II~ I To Report PSD-QS6-07 Cl!Jlfflgron REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: . GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE " . Date: Monday, September 18, 2006 Report #: PSD-101-06 File#: PLN 17.13.1 By-law #: SUBJECT: SOPER CREEK SUBWATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN STUDY AND DARLINGTON MILLS SUBDIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: . 1. THAT Report PSD-101-06 be received; 2. THAT the Planning Services Department be authorized to proceed with the Soper . Creek Subwatershed Study as outlined in this report to be used as background information for the Clarington Official Plan Review; and 3 . THAT Council resolve that the Future Development Lands in north and' east Bowmanville proceed by Secondary Plan subseauent to the completion of the Clarington Official Plan Review. Submitted by: Davi . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning Services Submitted by: ~;zZ/J".d..., . A.S. Cannella, C.E.T. Director of Engineering Services (.r\ _ LO- ~. ~""4.. Reviewed bY:- ,-U:r- - "- Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer COS*DJC*sn*df September 11, 2006 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 699003 REPORT NO.: PSD-101-06 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND Over the last number of years, property owners and developers of lands located in the Soper Creek Watershed within the Bowmanville Urban Boundaries have shown a strong interest in proceeding with residential developments. These lands arE! located mainly east of the Creek and to the north of Concession Road 3. Our planning policies require. a subwatershed study before considering development of these areas. ., , The lands are designated Living Areas in the Regional Official Plan. The Clarington Official Plan designates these areas Future Urban Residential and Environmental Protection, with one exception. The lands on the west side of Lambs Road between Highway 2 and Concession Street, owned by Far Sight Investment (Bob & Rick Schickendanz) is currently designated Urban Residential (see Attachment 1). 2.0 CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES The Principles adopted by Council in the Clarington Official Plan call for sustainable development that considers ecosystem integrity and the cumulative impacts of development. Furthermore, the Principles place emphasis on energy conservation and the need to create healthy communities through public involvement and excellence in urban design. The plan also refers to the need for growth management practices that preserve our natural heritage, phased development to encourage compact form, and efficient use of infrastructure. The Plan further details policies for the protection and enhancement of the community's natural attributes and "supports the need to undertake multi-stakeholder watershed planning studies in order to protect the integrity of ecological and hydrological functions". In addition, the Plan's Stormwater Management Policies are designed to manage the cumulative impacts of development on streams; based on these policies, the municipality is required to prepare a subwatershed plan prior to granting approvals to any draft plan of subdivision. The subwatershed study is also a requirement for neighborhood design plims and environmental impact studies. 3.0 SOPER CREEK SUBWATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN The findings of the proposed Soper Creek Subwatershed Study will inform. of the Clarington Official Plan Review when considering the Future Urban Residential Designation. The deliverables of the Study will also meet the requirements for subwatershed and environmental impact studies required as part of the application by Far Sight Investments for the development of the Schickendanz lands. The proposed Soper Creek Subwatershed Study encompasses areas beyond the urban boundaries of Bowmanville. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and staff agree that the study should cover the areas identified as Soper Creek Main and East Branches in the Bowmanville/Soper Creek Watershed Aquatic Resource Management Plan of September 2000. (See Attachment 2) 699004 REPORT NO.: PSD-101-06 PAGE 3 The Soper Creek Subwatershed Plan will need to adqress the emerging directions of the Places to Grow - Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, for increasing densities in new greenfield areas. Based on these considerations, the timing for tile development of the lands designated Futur~ Urban Residential will subject to the outcome of the Clarington Official Plan Review and will only proceed through Secondary Plans once Council adopts the revised Official Plan. It is recommended that the terms of reference be broadened to include a component to review the effectiveness of existing . stormwater management ponds in the subwatershed and to make recommendations to improve their design, maintenance and operational effectiveness. 4.0 DARLINGTON MILLS - FAR SIGHT INVESTMENTS LIMITED On Monday, November 21,2005, Council held the public meeting for the application by Far Sight Investments to subdivide the lands east of Soper Creek and north of Highway 2 into 422 residential dwellings. The report was referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; as part of the report, Staff recommended to Council the preparation of a subwatershed study for the area. In preparing the Terms of Reference we have met with representatives of Far Sight Investments and they have agreed that the subwatershed component of their application be part of the Soper CreekSubwatershed Study. Since their lands are already designated Urban Residential in our Official plan, we have structured the Terms of Reference to allow the Darlington MillS project to proceed with. a more detailed subwatershed and environmental analysis. As these analyses are project specific, Far Sigh Investment will cover the costs. The developers will simultaneously continue to refine their subdivision plan that will include their commitment to the trail system and alternatives to land use compatibilities with the Bowmanville Zoo. Staff has also agreed that for the Darlington Mills project there is no need for a Financial Impact Study, and the Neighborhood Design Plan will be limited to the integration of the subdivision into the urban structure through trail, parks, and roads. 5.0 PROJECT FUNDING The 2005 Development Charges report included the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study in the General Government - Growth Related Studies Section to take place between the 2005-2014 period. The projects is estimated to cost about $300,000. Development Charges will fund 90% while the remaining 10% will come from the Planning Services consulting budget. The funds will cover consultants' fees, communication material, public meeting costs and other associated costs like newspaper advertisements. The components of the Study required for Schickendanz lands will be covered by Far Sight Investments. 699005 REPORT NO.: PSD-101-06 PAGE 4 6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE Staff recommends initiating the project this year with a Call for Proposals followed by selection of the consultants early in the new year. As watershed plans require four seasons of data collection and coordination with the Official Plan review, we estimate completion of the project by 2009, with an earlier completion date for the components required as part of Schickendanz application. This time period also allows us to have a comprehensive public participation process. A Steering Committee comprising Planning, Engineering and CLOCA staff would be . formed. A Community Stakeholder Group comprising residents and developers in the Study Area, representatives of the agricultural and environmental interests and a member of Council will also be established to provide input into the study process. Staff will be working closely with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority in finalizing the Terms of Reference, consultant selection, and throughout the study process. We have met with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority staff and they support this approach. (See Attachment 3) Once we finalize the Terms of Reference, we will advertise for proposals using the Municipality's purchasing procedures. 7.0 CONCLUSIONS It IS recommended that the Planning Services Department be authorized to Call for Proposals for the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study ; and that the project be funded primarily through Development Charges. The Environmental Impact Study component would be 100% funded by Far Sight Investments Ltd. 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THAT Council confirm that this review is for all recreational vehicles and campers; 3. THAT Staff be authorized to proceed with further research and undertake a Zoning By-law amendment to provide for regulations for the parking of Recreational vehicles on residential property. ~ Reviewed b;j~ _~ Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer PLB/LDC CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVillE, ONTARIO llC 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 1115 REPORT NO.: CLD-017-07 PAGE 2 1. BACKGROUND At the Feb 5, 2007 General Purpose and Administration meeting, the Committee passed Resolution GPA-101-07. The Resolution required, "That staff investigate and report to Committee conceming the parking of recreational vehicles on residential properties." , , This resolution came about as a result of complaints concerning recreational vehicles on private residential properties. There are no regulatory by-laws in place to address this issue. Currently, staffs ability to deal with these matters is limited to the restrictions set out in Clarington's Zoning By-law 84-63. 2. SCOPE OF ISSUES In preparing this report, staff met with the original mover of the resolution to determine the extent of the concern. It was suggested that staff consider regulating ALL Recreational Vehicles, Campers, Trailers, Motor Homes as well as Seasonal and Off Road Vehicles and prohibit them from being parked in the driveways and possibly on private properties all together. Staff surveyed 19 municipalities across Ontario. Most have provisions dealing with the issue of owners parking their vehicles on their own property and what is and is not allowed. None of the Municipalities surveyed dealt with the matter in a stand alone regulatory by-law. In all cases the restrictions are found in the local zoning by-laws. 3. CURRENT REGULATIONS The Municipality of Clarington Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, states: "Parking spaces and areas required (driveways) in accordance with this By-law shall be used for the parking of operative, currently licensed vehicles only, and for vehicles used in operations incidental to the permitted uses in respect of which such parking spaces and areas are required or permitted." 1116 REPORT NO.: CLD-017-07 PAGE 3 The Zoning By-law further states: "Notwithstanding the forgoing within any Residential Zone, the owner or occupant of a dwelling unit may use a parking space for the purposes of the parking or storage of , one commercial motor vehicle, as defined under the Highway Traffic Act, as amended, provided that the gross vehicle weight, at capacity, does not exceed four (4) tonnes." These provisions would not be viewed as restricting a homeowner from using their driveway for parking a recreational vehicle or trailer. While new zoning restrictions may correct future problems, they will not be able to address current issues. Properties currently possessing these vehicles would have legal non-conforming status. Opportunities to park or store these vehicles are often limited on the subject properties and any restriction will require an increase in available off-site locations. 4. PROPOSED ACTION Staff are seeking authorization to further research the matter and hold a Public Meeting as is required in the case of any Zoning By-law amendment. At that time staff will present its findings along with the results of research into the restrictions and controls available in other municipalities. This matter has been discussed with the Planning Services Department, who concur with a Zoning By-law amendment process. 1117 ,Cl!JlmglOn REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: Monday, May 7,2007 Report #: CLD-018-07 File#: By-law #: Subject: PROPOSED ELECTION SIGN BY-LAW RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CLD-018-07 be received; 2. THAT the By-law regulating election signs attached to Report CLD-018-07 as Attachment NO.1 be forwarded to Council for approval; and 3. THAT a copy of Report CLD-018-07 be forwarded to the Region of Durham. \ . fl."..' J.'~.~ ":~-~ / :.' , _~J " \ Submitted by: ,.) SfL. ' .,' feU, PattlL. Bame; A.M.C.T. Municipal.C(erk Reviewed bYO I~c--~""k Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer PLB/LC CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 REPORT NO.: CLD-018-07 PAGE 2 1. BACKGROUND During the recent municipal election staff received numerous complaints from citizens and candidates about the visual affect of allowing unrestricted sign placement on municipal property and road allowances. The current Sign By-law 97-157 deals, in part, with election signs. It sets out time, size and location restrictions for election signs. In order to clarify and consolidate these requirements, a new by-law is proposed to deal exclusively with election signs. The Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 allows a municipality to pass a by-law regulating signs and other advertising devices, including any printed matter, oral or other communication or thing for any subject. In the case of the proposed by-law, the intention is to regulate only signs related to or used for the election of candidates or for advertising a position on a question which has been placed before the electors. The proposed by-law will apply to all federal, provincial and municipal elections. The by-law is intended to create a fair and level playing field for all candidates by setting firm restrictions on sizes, locations and duration of signage. Without these controls the landscape quickly becomes cluttered with signs creating visual distractions and safety hazards for motorists and the general public. Once erected, many of these signs are forgotten and never retrieved. Often these must be removed by municipal staff at municipal expence. The proposed Election Sign By-law will authorize the Municipality to enter land and pull down or remove any election sign erected or displayed in contravention of the by-law, at the expense of the candidate. 2. WHAT IS COVERED The proposed by-law extends to any form of signage used for promoting a candidate or an issue in an election. The by-law does not cover items which are mailed out or REPORT NO.: CLD-018-07 PAGE 3 distributed by hand to an individual, only those things posted or displayed. The size of the permitted signs does not vary greatly from the existing Sign By-law restrictions. In reference to locations, the proposed by-law will prohibit the placement of any election signs on roadsides or on any municipal property. This is an approach that has been successfully taken by the Cities of Barrie, Mississauga, and Brampton among others. On April 16th the City of Pickering passed a Resolution banning all election signs on boulevards and municipal public property. This Resoultion has been forwarded to the Region of Durham with a request that they impliment a similar ban. The proposed By-law will also set a limit on the number of election signs which can be placed in anyone location. Election signs will be restricted to private property only and their numbers will be limited. Residential properties may display no more than two signs per dwelling unit. All other properties may display a maximum of three per property. In previous elections, staff have received complaints about candidate signs being placed in front of the home of someone who supports another candidate or party. The proposed by-law will require that the occupant of the dwelling unit must agree to the sign on his or her property. If there is no agreement, the sign may be removed by the Municipality at the candidate's cost. Vehicle wraps are a new form of advertising which are also covered in this proposed by-law along with other forms of Vehicle Election Signs. Section 48 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, prevents anyone from attempting directly or indirectly influencing an elector and prohibits the display of election campaign material or literature in a voting place. As the Municipal Administrative Centre is used as a voting place during municipal elections, the proposed by-law will prohibit the parking or placing of any vehicle displaying a Vehicle Election Sign within a one block radius of the Municipal Administrative Centre at 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, on the Voting Day or on any Advance Voting Day of REPORT NO.: CLD-018-07 PAGE 4 a Municipal Election or on the property of any Polling Place on the Voting Day or on any Advance Voting Day of a federal or provincial election. Any vehicles found in contravention of this restriction will be towed at the owner's expense. Candidates and those registered persons seeking to influence another person to vote for or against any question or by-law submitted to the electors may have campaign offices. The proposed by-law will allow for signs to be erected on or at the offices once a municipal candidate has filed his or her nomination papers or registered as an agent for a question to be placed before the electors. Since most campaign offices are on commercial properties, the Campaign Office signs shall not be calculated in the maximum permitted number for that property. Signs identifying the candidate's campaign office may only specify the candidate's name, the office they are seeking or the registered position on a question or by-law and any other contact infomrmation the candidate wishes to include. In the case of a federal or provincial Election, the sign may include the candidate's political affiliation. 3. TIMING The proposed By-law prohibits the placing of any Election Signs until after Nomination Day in the case of a municipal election. This allows each candidate 45 days to advertise using signage and creates a common starting point for all candidates. The current Sign By-law states that signs can be placed no sooner than 40 days prior to Voting Day. For federal and provincial elections the proposed by-law allows that election signs may be posted once the writ has been issued. Timing for the placement of election signs for municipal elections varies across the Region. For ease of reference a chart has been provided below showing the timetable that was in place during the 2006 Municipal Elections and includes the proposed time deadline: REPORT NO.: CLD-01S-07 PAGE 5 2006 Municipal Election Timetable PLACEMENT MUNICIPALITY VOTING DEADLINE METHOD (NO EARLIER THAN) AJAX DIRECT NO TIME LIMIT BROCK BY MAIL NO TIME LIMIT SCUGOG BY MAIL SEPTEMBER 1 ST UXBRIDGE BY MAIL SEPTEMBER 15TH CLARINGTON 45 day limit BY MAIL SEPTEMBER 29TH (As proposed) PICKERING DIRECT OCTOBER 1 ST WHITBY DIRECT OCTOBER 2ND CLARINGTON 40 day limit BY MAIL OCTOBER 4TH (Existing) OSHAWA DIRECT OCTOBER 9TH Currently, all election signs must be removed within 48 hours after Voting Day. The proposed by-law will extend that time to three days after Voting Day. Any signs not removed within that timeframe may be removed by the Municipality and will be subject the same costs as for illegally placed signs. 4. FEES Staff have conferred with the Director of Operations on the matter of fees for the removal of illegal signs. The proposed by-law requires that all candidates in a federal or provincial election will be required to submit a deposit of $300 prior to posting any election signs. In the case of a municipal election, the $300 deposit will be due when the candidate files his or her Nomination Papers. REPORT NO.: CLD-018-07 PAGE 6 This money will be held by the Municipality and used to defray the costs of removal of illegally placed signs, at a rate of $20 per sign. If the number of signs removed exceeds the deposit, then the candidate will be charged for the extra signs at the current rate as established by the Operations Department for sign removal. Any money remaining from the deposit will be returned to the candidate, without interest, within 60 days following Voting Day. The $20 fee is in line with the practice of the City of Barrie and is lower than the actual cost of removal. The intent is not to severely punish the candidate for possible errors by his or her campaign workers but rather to place a value on the placement of the signs and therefore an incentive to ensure that the candidates and their workers comply with the by-law. It is anticipated that the candidate's staff will keep a close watch on the actions of their campaign workers in order to keep the costs as low as possible. I n the event that there are more than 15 spearate incidents, the removal cost will revert back to the Operations Department's standard fee structure. 5. CONCLUSION The proposed By-law will be a dramatic departure from previous practlice. It will greatly reduce the number of election signs seen around the Municipality in the future. The visual and physical pollution of the road allowances which was expereinced during the last municipal election will be eliminated contributing to a greener, cleaner Clarington. It is respectfully recommended that the attached by-law be forwarded to Council for passage. Attachments: Attachment 1 proposed by-law THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 2007- Being a by-law to regulate Election Signs WHEREAS Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act. S.D. 2001, as amended. states that the municipality may pass by-laws respecting structures, including fences and signs; AND WHEREAS it is necessary to have an Election Sign By-law for the Municipality of Clarington to ensure public safety on our roads and highways during an election period. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCil OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ENACTS AS FOllOWS: 1.0 Definitions "Campaign Office" shall mean the administrative office or offices for a Candidate in an Election or for a question or by-law submitted to the electors. "Candidate" shall have the same meaning as in the Canada Elections Act. the Election Act (Ontario) or the Municipal Elections Act. 1996, as applicable, and shall be deemed to include a person or agent for a registered person seeking to influence another person to vote for or against any question or by-law submitted to the electors. "EJection" shall include any federal, provincial or municipal election or by- election and any question or by-law submitted to the electors. "EJection Sign" means any: 1 device advertising or promoting a Candidate in an Election; 2 device advertising, advocating or discouraging the public from voting for a Candidate or political party in an Election or by-election; 3 sign or other advertising device, including without limitation, posters, placards. bulletins, banners, notices, pictures, Vehicle Election Sign, lettering or any combination thereof, which promote or relate to any Candidate in an Election, including an election of a local board or commission; 4 object or item that uses words, pictures or graphics or any combination thereof intended to influence persons to vote for or against any question or by-law submitted to electors under section 8 of the Municipal Elections Act. 1996. "Highway" shall have the same meaning as the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990 c.H.8, and includes the entire of the road allowance thereof. "Mobile Election Sign" means any sign mounted on a trailer or other freestanding structure, which is designed in such a matter so as to facilitate its movement from place to place, but does not include a sign attached to a motorized vehicle where the principle use of the vehicle is transportation of people, goods or other materials. "Municipal Clerk" shall mean the Municipal Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington or the Deputy Clerk acting in place of the Municipal Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act. "Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" shall mean a person appointed by the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for the purpose of enforcing Municipal by-laws and, for the purpose of this By-law, shall include the Durham Regional Police. "Person" shall include an individual, partnership, natural person, Candidate, his or her agent or any representative of the Candidate. "Public Park" means land and land covered by water and all portions thereof owned or made available by lease, agreement, or otherwise to the Municipality, that is or hereafter may be established, dedicated, set apart or made available for use as woodlot, ravine, recreation centre, square, garden, walkway, water or any other area in the Municipality, devoted to active or passive recreation. "Public Property" means property owned by or under the control of the Municipality of Clarington or any of its agencies, boards or commissions, and includes any lands belonging to or owned by any Federal, Provincial or Regional authority. This shall include public highways, and shall be deemed to include Public Utility Poles, regardless of whether the poles are owned by or under the control of the Municipality. "Public Utility Pole" means a pole owned or controlled by an entity which provides a Municipal, Regional or public utility service, including but not limited to, street lights, stop lights, Bell Canada, Hydro One and any subsidiaries thereof. "Road Allowance" shall mean that area between the edge of the traveled portion of the roadway and the lateral property lines of the adjacent properties and shall include any shoulder, ditch or boulevard. "Sight Triangle" shall mean the triangular space formed at the corner of a road by the property lines at the edge of the road allowance and a line drawn from a . point on one property line to a point on the other property line. Where the two property lines do not intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the property lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the property lines or the intersection of the tangents of the property lines and shall extend from the curb or edge of the traveled portion of one road to the curb or edge of the traveled portion of the other road. For the purposes of this by-law the distance along the property line shall be measured at 7.5 metres (24.6 feet). "Vehicle Election Sign" shall include any sign, poster, lettering, vehicle wrap, bumper sticker or other device attached or affixed either temporarily or permanently to a motor vehicle, trailer or any vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990 c.H.B, whether actively being operated on the highway or parked at any location. "Voting Day" means the day on which the final vote is to be taken in an Election pursuant to the relevant provincial or federal legislation and Polling Day and Election Day shall have the same meaning. 2.0 General 2.1 No person shall erect, attach, place or display an Election Sign except as permitted by this By-law. 2.2 This By-law shall not apply to signs erected, placed or displayed by the Municipality of Clarington to provide information concerning the Election or any part of the election process. 2.3 No person shall attach any Election Sign to a tree on any public property. 2.4 No person shall use, permit or cause to be erected or installed, any Election Sign, Mobile Election Sign or Vehicle Election Sign which has any of the following; (a) flashing lights or rotating parts; (b) illumination; or (c) an appearance which simulates any traffic control device. 2.5 No person shall display the Municipality of Clarington logo, crest or seal in whole or in part, on any Election Sign, Vehicle Election Sign or Mobile Election Sign. 2.6 No person shall erect an Election Sign where it obstructs or interferes with a door or fire escape of a building. 2.7 No person shall use, permit or cause to be erected or installed, an Election Sign or Mobile Election Sign larger than 0.74 m2 (8 square feet) on a residential property. 3.0 Election Silins on Public Propertv 3.1 No person shall, at any time, erect, display or place an Election Sign, Vehicle Election Sign or Mobile Election in any Public Park or on Public Property. 3.2 No person shall erect display or place or Election Signs, Vehicle Election Signs or Mobile Election Signs on any municipal Highways, including municipal Road Allowances. 3.3 Signs on regional or provincial roadways shall be placed in accordance with the laws of the relevant prevailing authority. 3.4 No person shall attach an Election Sign to a Public Utility Pole, any official sign or official sign structure, utility box, planter, bench, waste receptacle, newspaper box, or mail box on a Road Allowance. 3.4 No person shall erect, display or place an Election Sign, Vehicle Election Sign or Mobile Election Sign in a location that interferes with a fire hydrant. 4.0 Election Sians on Private ProDertv 4.1 No person shall use, permit or cause to be erected or installed, an Election Sign or Mobile Election Sign on any private property without the consent of the occupant of such property. 4.2 No person shall erect, place or display any more than two election signs per Candidate per dwelling unit on any residential property. 4.3 No person shall erect, place or display any more than three Election Signs per Candidate on any single commercial, industrial or agricultural private property. 4.4 No person shall erect, display or place any Election Sign on the exterior side of any fence without having first obtained the permission of the occupants of the two adjoining properties. 5.0 Vehicle Election Sians 5.1 No person shall park or place any vehicle displaying a Vehicle Election Sign within a one block radius of the Municipal Administrative Centre at 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, on Voting Day. 5.2 No person shall, at any time on any Voting Day, including those days when advance election voting is held, place an Election Sign, Vehicle Election Sign or Mobile Election Sign, or cause the same to be placed on any premises used as a polling piace for elections. 5.3 Any vehicle found in contravention of the provisions of sections 5.1 or 5.2 may be removed at the direction of the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, at the owner's expense. Such expenses shall not be deducted from the required deposit as specified in Sections 9.1 or 9.2. 6.0 Election Sians on CamDaian Offices 6.1 Despite Sections 7.1 and 7.2, signs identifying the Campaign Offices may be erected on the offices once the Candidate has filed his or her nomination papers or registered as an agent for a question to be placed before the electors. Such signs shall not be calculated in the maximum permitted number specified in sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this By-law. 6.2 Signs identifying the Candidate's Campaign Office may only specify the Candidate's name, the office they are seeking or the registered position on a question or by-law, and any contact information as the Candidate wishes to include. in the case of a federal or provincial Election the sign may include the Candidate's political affiliation. 7.0 Timinll 7.1 No person shall erect or display an Election Sign, Vehicle Election Sign or Mobile Election Sign for Municipal Election any earlier than forty-five days before Voting Day. 7.2 No person shall erect or display an Election Sign, Vehicle Election Sign or Mobile Election Sign for a federal or provincial election until the day that the writ of election is issued. 7.3 All Election Signs, Vehicle Election Sign and Mobile Election Signs shall be removed no later than three (3) days following the Voting Day of the Election for which the signs were erected or installed. For the purpose of this subsection, the Candidate shall be responsible for the removal of his or her Signs within the prescribed time frame. Failure to comply with this provision is an offence. 8.0 DeDosits Reauired 8.1 In the case of a Municipal Election, the Candidate, or his or her agent, shall, at the time of filing their Nomination papers, submit a deposit in the amount of $260.00 to the Municipality to cover the cost of removal of illegally placed signs. 8.2 In the case of a Federal or Provincial Election, the Candidate, or his or her agent, shall make the required $260.00 deposit with the Municipaiity prior to the erection or placement of any Election Signs, Mobile Election Signs or Vehicle Election Signs. 8.3 Sixty days after the day of the Voting Day, the deposit, less any amount deducted to cover the removal of illegally placed signs or signs not removed in accordance with the requirements of the By-law shall be retumed to the Candidate. 9.0 Removal of Unlawful Election Sians 9.1 Any Election Si9nS, Vehicle Election Signs or Mobile Election Signs for any Election, erected or installed in violation of this by-law shall be removed under the direction of the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and any costs associated with this removal shall be deducted from the sign permit deposit fee at a cost of $20.00 per sign. 9.2 If a sign is erected or displayed in violation of this by-law, the staff of the Operations Department shall, upon direction of the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, cause the sign to be removed. 9.3 Operations staff shall take the signs to a secure facility where the candidate or his or her agent may retrieve them. The signs shall be held for 30 days after which time they may be destroyed. 9.4 In the event that the number of signs removed exceeds the amount of the deposit, the Candidate shall be billed for the extra sign removals in accordance with the Operations Department's current fees for the removai of any other sign. 10.0 Penaltv 10.1 Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction, is liable to the penalties specified by the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended. 11.0 Liabilitv for Damaaes 11 .1 The provisions of this by-law shall not be construed as relieving or limiting the responsibility or liability of any person erecting or owning any sign for personal injury or property damage resulting from the placing of such signs or resulting from the negligence or willful acts of such person, or his or her agents or employees, in the construction, erection, maintenance, repair or removal of such signs. 12.0 Precedence over Election Sian Provisions in other Bv-Laws 12.1 In the event of a conflict between this By-law and the provisions of another By-law of the Municipality of Clarington regulating signs, including Election Signs, the provisions of this By-law prevail. 13.0 Severabilitv 13.1 If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any provision or part of a section of this By-law to be invalid. the same shall not affect the validity of this By-law as a whole or any other part thereof. other that the part so declared to be invalid. 14.0 Effective Date 14.1 This by-law shaii take effect on the date of passage by Council. READ a first time this th day of May 2007. READ a second time this th day of May 2007 READ a third time and passed this th day of May 2007 Mayor Municipal Clerk Cl!KilJgron REPORT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Meeting: :GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: Monday, May 7,2007 Report #: CAO-07-07 File: By-law #: Subject: PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CAO-07 -07 be received; 2. THAT council approves the request from the Clarington Board of Trade for the financial support for physician recruitment up to the maximum total amount of $240,000 minus $43,000 paid to the Board in March 2007; 3. THAT the transfer of funds to the Board in the amount of $30,000 per each new doctor recruited will be made upon the Board providing to the Director of Finance a copy of the contract with the new doctor; 4. THAT the funding for physician recruitment be drawn from the Economic Development Reserve Fund to a maximum of $144,000 in 2007 with the balance of $53,000 referred to 2008 budget deliberations; and 5. THAT Mr. Michael Patrick and the Physician Recruitment Committee of the Clarington Board of Trade be thanked for their effort and commitment to recruit physician to Clarington and be advised of Council's decision. Submitted bY:O ~..:.... ~ Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARlNGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5717 1401 REPORT NO.: CAO..Q7..Q7 PAGE 2 1. BACKGROUND At a meeting held on April 10, 2007, Mr. Mike Patrick, co-chair of the Physician Recruitment Committee of the Clarington Board of Trade appeared before the G~A and requested Council's approval for a finanCial commitment of $240,000 in ::1.1.1' "... . order to recruit anew physicians to Clarington. According to Mr. Patrick, the fund is needed to provide the necessary incentive to entice new doctor to locate their practices in Clarington as we are in a very competitive situation with all under-served communities. With the funds provided to the Board earlier in the year, the Physician Committee was able to sign one new doctor and is in the process of signing another one shortly. This cash . incentive appears to be working and the Committee is looking for additional funds to ensure the momentum is not lost. The Committee is not requesting council to upfront all the cost in order to recruit the a new doctors. Instead it proposed the Municipality to transfer $30,000 to the Board as each new doctor has agreed to locate in Clarington. This amount is inclusive of $20,000 cash incentive and the balance to cover administrative and other recruitment expenses. 2. COMMENTS The Physician Recruitment Committee has done its due diligence in researching .. and evaluating the best methods in recruiting physicians. The presentation made by Mr. Patrick is comprehensive and covers all the required infonmation. There is not a lot that can be added in order to assist council to make an informed decision. Nonetheless, staff would like to provide the following thoughts on the idea of supporting physician recruitment, the appropriateness of the amount sought, the mechanism of transferring fund and reviewing available funding sources. 1402 REPORT NO.: CAO-07-07 PAGE 3 Despite it being a health care related issue, physician recruitment has been accepted as an economic development activity by members of council.and senior staff at the strategic business plan brainstorming workshops held earlier this year. In fact, economic development has been cited by the same group as the number one priority objective. Although the Business Plan has yet to be finalized, it essentially recognizes the importance of physician recruitment as an economic development activity which the Municipality plans to pursue. After working with the consultant and the previous recruitment committee, it has become obviously clear that if Clarington were to stand a chance in competing with other under-served communities, it must provide some forms of cash incentive to the new doctor. This is reality as pointed out by Mr. Patrick and we agree. The proposed cash incentive of $20,000 for a new doctor's commitment to stay for five years is a reasonable one. It is not the best cash incentive compared with many northern communities but it is a competitive one for southern Ontario communities. We understand the Committee is requesting an additional $10,000 per doctor to cover other recruitment expenses. This amount is also very reasonable considering the length of time required to connect with and to follow through with medical students and new graduates. In tenms of the amount sought by the Physician Recruitment Committee, we understand the $240,000 is based on the recruitment of 8 new doctors. Since the Municipality has advanced $43,000 to the Board in March, 2007, the said amount should be subtracted from the $240,000 as requested. As a result, Council needs to find $197,000 if it were to continue the physician recruitment initiative. We agree with the Committee that it is not necessary for the Municipality to upfront the total recruitment cost. The suggestion that payment be made as each new doctor is successfully recruited is a sound approach. This can be accomplished as soon as the Board provides proof to the Municipality proof of 1403 REPORT NO.: CAO-07-07 PAGE 4 the signing contract. This method will ensure the Board will always maintain a sufficient amount to sign the next doctor. Si(lce the 2007 budget has been approved and the tax levy is set, there is no , opportunity to levy the cost of physician recruitment through property tax in 2007. The Director of Finance advised that $144,000 can be drawn from the Economic Development Reserve Fund which currently sits at $144,194. This will essentially utilize the entire balance in the reserve fund including the $100,000 that Council set aside during 2007 budget deliberations for economic development purposes. As payments will be made as each new doctor is successfully recruited, it is recommended that the balance of $53,000 be dealt with during 2008 budget deliberations. 1404 CI~JlJglOn REPORT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: Monday, May?, 200? Report #: CAO-OB-O? File: By-law #: Subject: GREATER TORONTO CLEAN AIR COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CAO-OB-O? be received; 2. THAT the Municipality continue their involvement with the Greater Toronto Clean Air Council. ..Ok'~ CL~ Submitted by: Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5717 1405 REPORT NO.: CAO-oS-07 PAGE 2 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 The Municipality of Clarington became a member of the GT A Clean Air Council (CAC) in June of 2003 (Attachment 1). Since that time the Municipality has participated in the annual Smog Summit (June 7, 2007) and benefited from the " " best practices information, and presentations that are made at the GT A CAC meetings and Smog Summit. 1.2 For the past 4 years the representative to the GT A CAC has been the Manager of Special Projects who receives and distributes information to other members of staff, provides ongoing liaison to the CAC and advise Council, by memo. on an annual basis of the Inter-governmental Declaration and Clarington's activities. The Municipality has signed the Declaration on an annual basis like all of the other member Municipalities. 1.3 The Municipal Website is linked to the GTA CAC website and vice versa. The information that Clarington has provided to the GTA CAC is published in the proceedings of the Smog Summit on an annual basis. Attachment 2 is the information on our website. Attachment 3 is a sample of information provided by Clarington. 2.0 COMMENTS 2.1 Being a member of the GTA CAC has been useful to the Municipality as it provides an ongoing connection to initiatives that are happening in other GT A municipalities and is a resource for staff to draw upon when we are implementing the Green Community Strategy. 2.2 To date, Clarington has not participated in the politicians roundtable at the Smog Summit. It is a decision of Council whether they wish to send a representative to participate in this session at the Smog Summit. 1406 REPORT NO.: CAO-08-07 PAGE 3 3.0 CONCLUSIONS 3.1 It is recommended that Clarington continue their membership in the virtue of our membership and participation we continue to sign the Intergovernmental Declaration at the annual Smog Summit. Attachment 1 - ADM-02-03 Attachment 2 - Clarington Website, GTA Clean Air Council pages Attachment 3 - Information provided on Municipal Programs to GTA Clean Air Council 1407 , , ATTACHMENT NO.1 TO REPORT CAO.QS-07 REPORT ADMINISTRATION Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE. Date: June 2, 2003 Report #: ADM-02-Q3 -- File #: .E2J.5 0j71l-~-03 By-law #: Subject: Clean Air Council RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That ADM-Q2-03 be received. 2. That the Mayor and the CAD be authorized to take all necessary actions to represent the Municipality of Clarington on the GTA Clean Air Council; and to participate in clean air initiatives. O~-:-J~ Submitted by: Franklin Wu. Chief Administrative Officer FW*jla Attach: Attachment 1 - Inter-Govemmental Declarations of Clean Air (2002 Declaration) Attachment 2 - Draft agenda - June 20th Roundtable Attachment 3 - Action to Improve Air Quality 2003 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPAlITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-5717 1401 '. ' REPORT NO.: ADM-02-03 PAGE 2 1. Backaround The Greater Toronto Clean Air Council (GTA CAC.) was established through the Intergovernmental Declaration of the Federal and Provincial governments, and the City of Toronto in 2000. It has since expanded its membership to include various federal and provincial agencies such as N.R. Canada, Ministry ofTransportation, Ministry of Environment, Utility companies and 26 of the GT A municipalities. In Durham Region, the Region, AjaX, Pickering and Oshawa are existing members with Whitby and Clarington recently participating as members of the CAC. Clarington, by Resolution C-190-02 endorsed the resolution of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding Kyoto Protocol and that working with the GT A-CAC. begins to implement some of the principles called for in the Protocol. 2. Goal of the C.A.C. The primary goal of the CAC. is to reduce smog by promoting and implementing various clean air initiatives; including the annual signing of Inter-govemmental Declarations setting out the challenge for the next annum. 3. Strateov of the CAC. . Explore opportunities and best practices among all agencies . Encourage members to undertake local Initiatives . Host Smog Summit to heighten public awareness . Provide GTA-wide education campaigns 4. Role of Municioalities In support of the effort, CAC. municipalities are encouraged to undertake as many clean air initiatives as possible. including but not limited to the following actions: . Promote local transit . Explore and utilize green power such as wind, biogas, solar and other renewable energy sources, e.g. solar energy for municipal facilities, bio-diesel fuel for municipal fleet . Anti-idling by-law . Community outreach to local businesses and industries . Education and promotion, e.g. walk to school program . Bicycle and pathway development as altemate transport modes . Coop with other municipalities to purchase green power such as biOodiesel . Greening of urban area . Promote smart growth . Green procurement policies . Energy efficiency initiatives . Smog alert response plan 1402 < REPORT NO.: ADM-02-03 PAGE 3 5.. Clarinaton Initiatives Claringtor'j has already undertaken a number of actions and initiatives that meet the objectives of the C.A.C., including Clarington Transit, strong support for ITER, Backyard Burning Bylaw, Valleys 2000 and other stewardship initiatives. Clarington's initiatives (see attachment #3) will be listed as part of an appendix to the 2003 Declaration. During the summer of 2003 an information baseline will be researched and documented of current practices across the municipal departments. This will provide a benchmark for future improvements that can be registered as part of the annual declarations at the Smog Summit. In future, Clarington may wish to participate more actively in Smog Summit lead-in activities such as the community forum being hosted June 12th at 7p.m. at Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Road. 6. Benefits to Clarinaton The benefits to Clarington in becoming a member of the GTA-Clean Air Council will be: . Piggy-back onto GTA-wide public education programmes, such as the idle-free campaign .. Inforrnationsharing for environmentally friendly procurement policies. including access to RFP's and the option to participate in region-wide purchasing initiatives . Continuous improvement in our knowledge base for clean-air initiatives . Link to the GT A-Clean Air Council website 7. Actions Steos Active participation in the effort to reduce smog but developing our own Municipal strategies and commitments that implement as many clean air initiatives as possible based on the best practices being compiled by the CAC. Staff involvement: CAD to chair a staff working group that will draft "Smog Response and Smog Action Plans" with assistance from the Special Project Branch of Planning Services and staff members from other Departments. Required: 1. Declaration by Clarington that it is prepared to take action for clean air quality. 2. Mayor to sign the 2003 Joint Intergovernmental Declaration at the Smog Summit on . June 20, 2003 (Attachment #2 - Agenda). The 2003 Declaration is currently being drafted by the C.A.C., it will be similar to the 2002 Declaration (attachment #1). 1403 . . . - \ Attachment #1 TORONTO 2002INTER-GOVERNMENTAL DECLARATION ON CLEAN AIR PREAMBLE WHEREAS representatives of the City of Toronto, the Government of Ontario, and the Govemment of Canada, out of concem for the risks that air pollution poses to public health and the local economy, gathered in Toronto and signed the Toronto Inter-governmental Declaration on Clean Air on June 21, 2000 and gathered again on the occasion of the second Toronto Smog Summit on June 11,2001 joined by representatives of municipal governments in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and signed the Toronto 2001 Inter- governmental Declaration on Clean Air, AND WHEREAS the Inter-governmental Working Group, established to follow-up on key issues raised and to convene ongoing annual Summits was renamed the GTA Clean Air Council with an expanded mandate to also explore opportunities for joint initiatives between annual Summits and liaise, through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, with other municipalities across Canada to share best practices information on smog reduction; AND WHEREAS we the representatives of the City of Toronto, municipal and regional govemments in the GTA, the Government of Ontario, and the Government of Canada have gathered in Toronto on June 21, 2002 on the occasion of the third Smog Summit; RECOGNIZING that recent evidence indicates an association between exposure to smog pollutants, increased mortality from heart disease and increased incidence of asthma in children, and experimental studies in humans have shown that exposure to smog pollutants constricts blood vessels; RECOGNIZING that in 2001, the Toronto region experienced an unprecedented number of smog advisories as well as the earliest smog advisory in its history and recognizing that climate change may cause the number of smog incidents to increase; RECOGNIZING that on March 18, 2002 Ontario Medical Officers of Health and other health professionals, acknowledging the adverse health impact of air pollution, met with the Ontario Medical Association to discuss strategies to promote concrete actions that reduce local air emissions and encourage necessary individual and policy changes; RECOGNIZING that during May and June 2002 at six citizen forums throughout the GTA hundreds of citizens urged that strong action be taken by citizens, business and govemment to clean the air and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; RECOGNIZING that the annual Summits are a part of the on-going efforts of our respective govemments to address the air pollution problem; EMPHASIZING the significance of this Summit in convening all orders of govemment, corporations, non-govemmental organizations, and members of the general public, aiming to 1404 , better coordinate and enhance their respective initiatives to reduce the occurrence of, and health risk from, air pollution in Toronto and the GTA; THANKING Enbridge Consumers Gas, Toronto Hydro, the Government of Ontario, the Govemment of Canada, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, and the City of Toronto for providing financial support for the Summit; THANKING the participants of the GT A Clean Air Council for developing the 2002 Declaration, and thanking the corporations, non-govemmental organizations and members of the general public who assisted in planning the Summit and the Toronto AtmospheriC Fund, the Clean Air Partnership and the City of Toronto for organizing the Summit; WE DO HEREBY DECLARE: ARTICLE 1 STATEMENT OF COMMON UNDERSTANDING 1.1 According to several recent studies, air pollution poses a serious threat to the health of people with cardiac and respiratory illness, and to the environment. Scientists and physicians have linked air pollution to premature deaths, illnesses and hospitalization, each year in major Canadian cities, including the GTA. There is a cost to air pollution related illness and a threat to local economies. Even a small increase in air pollution increases health impacts, particulariy to those who are sensitive to air pollution. 1.2 Recent evidence indicates that chronic exposure to smog is associated with both acute and long-term health effects. The scientific literature also reflects a growing concem over the health impacts of exposure to airborne fine particles. 1.3 Ground-level ozone is a principal constituent of smog. The formation of ozone is in part a function of solar radiation and ambient heat. Particulate matter, the other main contributor to smog formation, may be released directly into the air from a variety of sources, or indirectly formed when gases from burning fossil fuels react with sunlight and water vapour. Climate change may cause more episodes of ground-level ozone in the GTA. 1.4 Fossil-fuel combustion is responsible for most of the air pollution originating locally, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides. 1.5 Compact urban form, combined with pedestrian and transit-friendly design, fosters opportunities to shift from automobiles to alternative transportation options like walking, cycling and transit, thereby creating the potential to reduce driving-related emissions. 1.6 There is a need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of our collective efforts to address climate change. Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are also often associated with reductions of other atmospheric emissions. As a result, one of the key co-benefits associated with these actions is to reduce air pollution and the associated health impacts. 1405 . . . - , ARTICLE 2 CALL FOR MUNICIPAL ACTION LOWER-TIER MUNICIPALITIES: In 2002-2003, the Town of Ajax is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.1. In 2002-2003, the City of Brampton is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.2. In 2002-2003, the City of Burlington is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.3. In 2002-2003, the Town of Caledon is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.4. In 2002-2003, the Town of Halton Hills is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.5. In 2002-2003, the Town of Markham is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.6. In 2002-2003, the City of Mississauga is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.7. In 2002-2003, the Town of Newmarket is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.8. In 2002-2003, the Town of Oakville is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.9. . In 2002-2003, the City of Oshawa is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.10. . In 2002-2003, the Town. of Richmond Hili is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.11. In 2002.2003, the Town of Whltchurch.Stouffville is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.12 UPPER.TIER MUNICIPALITIES: In 2002-2003, the Region of Durham is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.13. In 2002-2003, the Region of Halton is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.14. 1406 , In 2002-2003. the Region of Peel is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.15. . In 2002-2003. the Region of York is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appen~ix 2.16. SINGLE-TIER MUNICIPALITIES: In 2002-2003. the City of Toronto is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 2.17. ARTICLE 3 . CALL FOR PROVINCIAL ACTION In 2002-2003, the Government of Ontario is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 3. . ARTICLE 4 - CALL FOR FEDERAL ACTION In 2002-2003. the Government of Canada is prepared to take action to improve air quality as outlined in Appendix 4. ARTICLE 5 - CALL FOR JOINT ACTION The GTA Clean Air Council has identified needed actions to reduce air pollution in the GTA airshed. Governments operational in the GT A are prepared to take the following inter- governmental actions to improve air quality: 5.1 With financial support in 2002 from the Toronto Atmospheric Fund and the Govemment of Canada. with implementation support from other GT A municipalities, energy firms and transit providers. and with coordiriating support from the City of Toronto, the municipalities represented on the GT A Clean Air Council will where appropriate participate in the implementation of 20/20 The Way to Clean Air. a social marketing campaign to help householders reduce both home energy use and vehicle kilometres travelled by 20% in each of their jurisdictions. 5.2 The municipalities represented on the GT A Clean Air Council will review their Smog Alert Response Plans and consider including these actions, where appropriate: 1. Reduce or suspend use of gasoline or diesel-powered equipment where possible (Iawnmowers, leaf blowers. etc). 2. Reduce or suspend pesticide spraying. 3. Reduce or suspend vehicle use (alternative work arrangement, trip reductions). 4. Refuel essential vehicles early or late in day. 5. Reduce engine idling. 6. Reduce or suspend pavement resurfacing (subject to contract agreements). 7. Set warmer temperatures on air conditioning units. 8. Allow staff to dress comfortably. 9. Reduce or suspend pavement/city street sweeping. 1407 , 5.3 In addition, .the members of the GT A Clean Air Council will. participate in the development, and where appropriate, implement the following actions to assist local sources to reduce emissions of air pollutants and greenhouses gases: 1. .In cooperation with the suppliers of gasoline products, develop a GT A-wide low- sulphur fuel purchase standard. 2. In cooperation with Ontario Power Generation, Toronto Hydro and other electricity producers develop GTA-wide Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard to ensure that a percentage of electricity purchased comes from renewable sources. 3. Commit to anti-idling and fuel-reduction programs for their vehicle fleets. 4. Implement a GTA-wide anti-idling public education programand participate in a review of the feasibility of anti-idling by-laws in their jurisdictions. 5. Promote in their jurisdictions voluntary programs such as Green$aver and the Clean Air Foundation's Mow Down Pollution. 6. Participate in a GT A-CAC Air Quality Modelling Group of municipal members to share municipal data and oversee the modelling of local air quality conditions and smog episodes across the GTA, to portray local air quality, and to evaluate the potential of future municipal policies, improvement measures and scenarios. 7. Develop links between GTA Council members' corporate websites, and the websites of the GT A Clean Air Council and federal and provincial govemments promoting clean air and display their clean air declarations and annual progress reports and for public review. 5.4 All members of the GTA Clean Air Council will communicate the Citizens' Declaration presented at the third Smog Summit to their member organizations 5.5 Environment Canada, Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy will collaborate, as part of a national initiative, on the timely development and implementation of an improved Air Quality Index (AQI) in consultation with stakeholders to better inform the public, including those who are especially sensitive to air pollution, of steps they can take to protect their health during air pollution episodes. 5.6 Health Canada, Environment Canada and Toronto Public Health, in consultation with the GTA Clean Air Council, will be engaged in a major new study funded by Health Canada to examine the combined impacts of heat and smog on summer premature mortality as well as winter weather and air pollution on mortality. 1408 11110; , ARTICLE 6 - CALL FOR GTA CLEAN AIR COUNCIL ACTIONS The GTA Clean Air Council has identified needed research and actions to reduce air pollution in the GTA airshed. Through the GTA Clean Air Council, the members of the GTA-CAC are prepared to take the following joint actions to improve air quality: 6.1 Analyze the Clean Air Inventory to create a GT A-wide best practices guide with a view to having it adopted by as many GT A municipalities as possible by the next summit. 6.2 With refeJence to the research and studies conducted by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other organizations and the City of Toronto, review the implications of emissions credit systems for local and regional govemments. 6.3 In partnership with the Ontario Medical Association and the Association of Local Public Health Agencies, establish a clearinghouse of public information materials to identify, summarize, review and disseminate recent and emerging research on smog, air quality, climate change and the related health and environmental impacts. 6.4 In partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Association of Municipalities of Ontario, exchange ideas and share success of clean air initiatives with other regions in Ontario and Canada. 1409 .. A" ...... , 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:05 am 9:10 am 9:20 am 1. 2. Attachment #2 June 20th Roundtable Discussion Agenda DRAFT for discussion Registration and refreshments Introductions and welcome from City ofToronto representative (TBA) Welcome from Jim Schultz, president Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Keynote speaker: Ken Maybee, president Canadian Lung Association GT A municipal roundtable discussion: Moderator TBA Joint Declaration: Eva will contact 3-4 selected municipal politicians to arrange for them to prepare to discuss. (e.g. a large city, a smaller city, a region) Tooic Cateoories: municipalities to present on one topic category based on review of the strongest aspect of their appendix & in alphabetical order within the topic category. CAP will contact each of you to confirm which category we think should be highlighted by which municipality. Categories: Transportation (e.g. Ajax, Newmarket, Toronto) Energy (e.g. Durham, Peel) Business, Industry and Government (e.g. Mississauga, York) Natural and Built Environment etc Education and Outreach etc 11 :20 am Province of Ontario Announcements 11 :35 am Federal Govemment Announcements 11 :50 am Toronto Atmospheric Fund award to Jack Layton 12:00 am Repair Our Air Fleet Challenge award ceremony 1410 \ Attachment #3 Municipality of Clarington - Appendix 4.5 ACTIONS TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY 2003 Transportation 1. Initiation of Clarington Transit Start-up of a transit program in Clarlngton which links with Oshawa Transit (via GO Transit along Hwy #2). Initially 2 buses and 2 routes were implemented; however ridership and demand warranted a third bus being added to the system. The system included AM and PM School Specials and has eliminated many single purpose trips. 2. Alternative Modes of Transportation Promote transit. cycling and walking as healthy and environmentally-friendly modes of transportation in the community. Energy 3. ITER Canadian Host Clarington is the selected Canadian site for ITER, a multi-national research and development facility for fusion energy; the next generation of energy production. The Municipality has promoted the technology and site including hosting delegations from the intemational partners and ensuring that there is continued Provincial and Federal support and funding for this project. 4. Municipal Administrative Centre The MAC centre recently opened the third addition to our historic town hall. The most recent addition houses the public library and administrative offices. The MAC is a unique blend of a heritage building linked by atrium spaces with a state of the art, energy efficient office complex. Business, Industry and Government 5. Breathe Easy On Smog Action Days the municipality makes our community centres and recreation facilities available to the elderly, young and people experiencing respiratory problems. 6. Environmental Convergence Ontario Power Generation (Darlington Nuclear site) host an annual workshop on environmental achievements and initiatives. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a forum for the lakefront neighbours and community partners to come together and exchange information, network and determine common goals to further the development of a wildlife and . I 4 II " habitat corridor along Lake Ontario. Natural and Built Environment 7. Stewardship Initiatives Through assistance to and guidance of the Valleys 2000 and Samuel Wilmot C.A. groups the municipality is promoting the naturalization and conservation of floodplain areas in the municipality. In addition, the municipality has an active and funded acquisition strategy for waterfront lands and other natural heritage areas. In 2003 we intend to develop a new Clarington-wide stewardship strategy. 8. BowmanvillelWestslde Marsh Wetland Complex In partnership with SI. Mary's Cement and C.L.O.CA the Municipality has been able to acquire a significant portion of the BowmanvillelWestside Marsh. To accommodate the SI. Mary's quarry operation a diversion scheme for the streams feeding the marsh is being implemented. Education and Outreach 9. Agricultural Advisory Committee The Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee came forward with a request to sign active farming areas within the community to promote awareness to motorists in rural areas of farming operations. 10.Benchmarklng of Municipal Practices Clarington is undertaking an inventory of our existing policies and operations that could reduce air pollution. This benchmarking process will determine where improvements can be made in future years and include an education/awareness program for municipal staff. \ 4 '2 GT A Clean Air Council CJ@]1glOO IClarington.net !if I .~ ........ .... .' ~.:it{llfiii CONTENT: Clarington's Response What is SMOG? Health Effects of smog Smog Watch vs Smog Advisory Protect yourself & your child. Tips for Homeowners Tips for Commuters Want more information? Page 1 of2 ATTACHMENT NO.2 TO REPORT CAO-OS-07 Welcome Services Resources Town Hall GT A Clean Air Council Introduction The Greater Toronto Clean Air Council (GTA-CAC) is an inte working group with a mission to reduce smog and smog emiss GTA. Formed in response to the recognition of the adverse hUl environmental impacts of smog and widespread public concen has been meeting since the 2000 Smog Summit. One of the ke: GT A-CAC is to develop smog reduction strategies which can t implemented by the various jurisdictions which make-up the G Initial members of the GTA-CAC included the Government of of Ontario and the City of Toronto. Since then, additional juris joined the GT A-CAC in an effort to combat smog throughout 1 Since the 2000 Smog Summit and in an effort to raise public a' political commitment to improving air quality, the GTA-CAC, annual Smog Summits. To date, the GTA-CAC has been successful in identifYing and initiatives which have allowed GTA-CAC members to develoI through collective action with the goal of improving air qualit) quality will benefit human and environmental health thrOUghOl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Information found Clarington's GTA-CAC website and its lilli information from the following sources: IIlCity of Toronto IIlClean Air Consumer Guide IIlEnvironment Canada http://www.clarington.netlhtdocs/ doc-clean air .html 1420 4/27/2007 GT A Clean Air Council Page 2 of2 ~leanAir \....JJc 0 \J t' ell ATTACHMENT NO.2 TO REPORT CAO-OS-07 BGreater Toronto Area "Idle Free" Campaign BOntario Ministry of Health and Lon~ Term Care BOntario Ministry of the Environment BOntario Ministry of Agriculture and Food: BOPHA (pdffile) ~atural Resources Canada Office of Energy Efficiency: BSteps to Clean Air: Analysis ofGTA Clean Air Council's Co and Recommendations for Best Practices Guide NOTE: Links to sites external to the Municipality of Clarington are pre convenience and their inclusion does not imply that the Munic: Clarington endorses or accepts any responsibility for the conte sites. II http://www.clarington.net/htdocs/ doc-cleanair .html 1421 4/27/2007 REPORT NO.: CAO..oS..o7 ATTACHMENT NO.3 Municipality of Clarington - Air quality standards, policies & programs Municipal - Business, industry and government Benchmarking of Municipal Practices: Clarington is undertaking an inventory of our existing policies and operations that could reduce air pollution. This benchmarking process will determine where improvements can be made in future years and include an education/awareness program for municipal staff. . Municioalitv of Clarinoton - Communitv committees & olannino Municipal - Business, industry and govemment Now in its fifth year the agricultural advisory committee assists Council and residents in understanding the agricultural industry. The committee holds an annual event to promote education of agricultural issues. Municipality of Clarington . Community committees & planning Municipal - Business, industry and government Environmental Convergence:Clarington supports the efforts of Ontario Power Generation (Darlington Nuclear site) in environmental initiatives. The municipality and OPG are working with lakefront neighbours and community partners to come together and exchange information, network and determine common goals to further the development of a wildlife and habitat corridor along Lake Ontario. Municipality of Clarington - Green energy purchasing Municipal - Business, industry and government Utilize premium low sulphur fuel for all equipment (clear diesel only). Co-operative fuel buying with other municipalities. Municipality of Clarington - Green procurement Municipal - Business, industry and government Beginning in 2000 Council created the first environmental land acquisition strategy and funded the purchase of environmental lands that cannot be acquired through the parkland dedications or development approvals. This is an ongoing program and has been reconfirmed as a priority for this term (2004-6) of Council. Municioalitv of Clarinoton - Others Municipal - Business, industry and government Clarington is the location of the manufacturing plant for CHEC. CHEC's fiagship product, the Canadian Hydrogen Company hydrogen injection system, is currently available for the commercial trucking industry and it is backed with 40 million miles of testing in all climates and conditions. The injections system reduces emissions and improves energy efficiency, reducing fuel consumption while producing more power. Clarington installed the HFi system on its buses as a pilot project to determine the applicability of the system to transit systems. The results of this pilot project have been extremely positive. Municipality of Clarington - Smog/heat alert response plan Municipal - Business, industry and government Breathe Easy Programme; On Smog Alert Days the municipality makes our community centres and recreation facilities available to the elderly, the young and people experiencing respiratory problems. Municipality of Clarington - Smog & air quality awareness Municipal - Education and outreach The Region of Durham has drafted a Smog Action Pian, the locai municipalities are working with the Region on its implementation and applicability with each municipality. Municioalitv of Clarinoton - Smoo & air oualitv awareness Municipal - Education and outreach Continue to provide and update information on smog and air quality on the municipal Web site. Municipality of Clarington - Smog & air quality awareness Municipal - Education and outreach Continue to promote voluntary programs, such as EnerGuide for Houses and the Clean Air Foundation's Mow Down Pollution, within their communities. 1422 REPORT NO.: CAO-08-07 ATTACHMENT NO.3 Municipalitv of Clarinoton - Transportation related awareness campaians Municipal - Education and outreach Explore opportunities to sustain or expand GT A-wide anti-idling public education efforts, based on what has been learned from implementation of the Idle-Free Campaign as part of the Smog Summit. Municipalitv of Clarineton - Enerav manaeement strateeies Municipal - Energy Support the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Mayors' Megawatt Challenge by helping to pool energy management knowledge and experience to assist cities and towns to collectively achieve at least one megawatt of electrical demand savings during annually. Municipality of Clarington - Research centres Municipal - Energy Energy Efficiency at Municipal Administrative Centre (MAC): The MAC is a state of the art, energy efficient office complex linked by atrium spaces with a heritage building. The MAC centre opened the third addition In 2003 featuring energy efficient lighting, computerized control to align heating and cooling with use patterns, heat recovery from building exhaust systems and a low ratio of exterior wall space. The most recent addition houses the public library and administrative offices. Municipality of Clarington - Research centres Municipal - Energy Clarington is developing an economic and land use strategy for the new Energy Park in Courtice. This is a prestige industrial park where alternative energy companies are encouraged to locate. The Clarington Energy Business Park incorporates En2 businesses, research and demonstration projects that will act as catalysts for other development and commercialization of state-of-the-art environment and energy technologies to drive competitiveness and support sustainable development. Municipality of Clarington - Conservation & protection Municipal - Natural and built environment BowmanvillelWestside Marsh Wetland Complex: In partnership with St. Mary's Cement and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (C.L.O.C.A) the Municipality has been able to acquire a significant portion of the BowmanvillelWestside Marsh. To accommodate the St. Mary's quarry operation a diversion scheme for the streams feeding the marsh has been implemented. The recently constructed Longman Bridge over Bowmanville Creek used vegetated crib walls and erosion control plantings to maintain the alignment of Bowmanville Creek, a significant cold water fishery resource. Municipalitv of Clarineton - Conservation & protection Municipal - Natural and built environment Implementing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan through an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law which limits development and encourages the protection of the moraine's natural areas. Municipality of Clarington - Greening & naturalization Municipal - Natural and built environment Encouraging and promoting naturalized parkland areas. Municipality of Clarington - Greening & naturalization Municipal - Natural and built environment Stewardship Initiatives: The municipality is promoting the naturalization and conservation of floodplain areas within the municipality through the provision of assistance and guidance to Valleys 2000 and Samuel Wilmot CA groups. In addition, the municipality has an active and funded acquisition strategy for waterfront lands and other natural heritage areas. In 2003, we intend to develop a new Clarington-wide stewardship strategy. 1423 REPORT NO.: CAO-08-07 ATTACHMENT NO.3 Municipality of Clarington - Land use/urban form Municipal - Natural and built environment Continue development of pathways and trails throughout the Municipality Municipality of Clarington - Trees & forest related initiatives Municipal - Natural and built environment Community groups, the municipality and developers plant more than 1,000 native trees and shrubs throughout the municipality annually. , " Municipalitv of ClarinQton - Trees & forest related initiatives Municipal - Natural and built environment Tree Conservation By-law (97-35) to protect and preserve woodlots larger than half an acre in size. Municipality of Clarington - Alternative modes of transport & commuting Municipal - Transportation Alternative Modes of Transportation: Promote transit, cycling and walking as healthy and environmentally- friendly modes of transportation in the community. Clarington is part of the Regional Bicycle Masterplan and Trail System committees. Municipality of Clarington - Green fleet activities Municipal - Transportation Perform annual vehicle emission testing. Schedule preventative maintenance program for all vehicles currently in fleet. Municipality of Clarington . Transit service & efficiency Municipal - Transportation Initiation of Clarington Transit: Start-up of Clarington Transit, which links with Oshawa Transit (via GO Transit along Hwy #2). Initially 2 buses and 2 routes were implemented; however ridership and demand warranted a third bus being added to the system. The system includes AM and PM School Specials and has eliminated many single purpose trips. Ridership has increased annually since inception. This service has now been turned over to Durham Region Transit. 1424 HANDOUTS I CIRCULATIONS FOR GP&A [\ . , j'-. ~"'''-- CI!Jlmgron MEMO CLERK'S DEPARTMENT To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor Abernethy and Members of Council Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk May 05, 2007 GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA - May 7, 2007 - UPDATE Please be advised that the attached correspondence from Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation regarding the Clean Water Act, was received for Council's consideration. Kawartha Conservation has requested that this correspondence be considered and comments provided back to them by May 12, 2007. J /" /.~ J' ,J, ,.... /1",\ ,/ , -;>:: ~', //... _Y'1" Anne Greentr~e, D'eputy Clerk Atl. cc: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 May 2, 2007 TO: Councils of Kawartha Conservation municipalities and Municipalities of Haliburton Re. Draft Clean Water Regulations - EBR Comments Draft regulations under the Clean Water Act are now posted on the EBR. A direct link to the posting is http://www.ebr.qov.on.ca/ERS-WEB- External! d is pi avnoticeconte nt. do ?noticeld -'- MT AwMTl4&statusld - MTQ 5NTOx&lanquaqe-en . Municipalities are encouraged to review the draft regulations and provide comment by the deadline of May 12th. Within the source protection region that Kawartha and Haliburton fall, the regulation calls for a total of five municipal representatives on the source protection committee. One of these representatives would be from the KawarthajHaliburton watershed. The Board of Directors of Kawartha Conservation believes there should be a total of six municipal representatives for the entire region and that two of these committee representatives should be from the municipalities within the large KawarthajHaliburton watershed. Specifically, one committee member from the municipalities of the Kawartha watershed area and one from the Haliburton watershed area. To this end the Board of Directors of Kawartha Conservation passed the following resolution on May 2nd. "Resolved, That, Kawartha Conservation submit comments on the draft regulations under the Clean Water Act to advocate for two municipal representatives (one Kawartha and one Haliburton) on the source protection committee; and, That, this resolution be copied to the affected municipalities for their consideration and support. " 277 Kenrei Road Lindsay, ON K9V 4Rl Tel: 705.328.2271 Fax 705.328.2286 www.kawarthaconservation.c om geninfo@kawarthaconservation.c om "Leading the way to abundant clean water within a healthy landscape. " Member of Conservation Ontario Proud to work in association with our watershed municipalities: City of Kawartha Lakes Township of Scugog Municipality of Clarington Your consideration and support of the above is sought. Ian D. Macnab Chief Administrative Officer