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Report to Council
Report to Council Meeting of April 8, 2019
Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of Monday, March 25, 2019
Recommendations:
1. Receive for Information
(a) 9.3 Linda Kent, Library Director, Clarington Public Library,
Regarding Bowmanville Branch Accessibility Redesign
(b) 8.1 Minutes of the Bowmanvlle Business Improvement Area dated
January 8, 2019
(c) 8.2 Minutes of the Newcastle Business Improvement Area dated
March 14, 2019
(d) 8.3 Gary Drennan, Consultant Project Manager, Transportation,
Williams Sale Partnership (WSP), Regarding Notice of Filing
of Design and Construction Report
(e) CSD -002-19 2018 Year End Review
(f) FND-007-19 Annual Commodity Hedging - 2018
(g) Addendum 2018 Council Remuneration
Report to
FN D-005-19
2. Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade, Regarding
2018 Economic Development Update
That Communication Item 8.5, Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of
Trade, regarding the 2018 Economic Development Update, be received for
information;
That the delegation of Sheila Hall and Bonnie Wrightman, Clarington Board of
Trade, regarding the 2018 Economic Development Update, be received with
thanks;
That the Mayor be directed to send a letter, on behalf of Clarington Council, to the
Clarington Board or Trade, congratulating them on their hard work; and
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That the Mayor be directed to send a letter, on behalf of Clarington Council, to East
Penn Canada welcoming them to the Municipality of Clarington.
3• Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, Regarding City of Vancouver Single -Use Items
Reduction Strategy
That Staff be directed to see what can be done about reducing their use at
Clarington Council meetings or events the matter of single use plastic plates, cups
and cutlery; and
That Staff report back on the elimination of single use plastics in Clarington
buildings.
4• Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, Regarding Proposed Durham Region
Broadband Strategy, "Connecting our Communities: A Broadband
Strategy for Durham Region"
That the following resolution of the Region of Durham, regarding Proposed Durham
Region Broadband Strategy, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington:
That Council recognize the importance of adequate broadband infrastructure
for the wellbeing and economic competitiveness of the Region's residents,
businesses, and institutions;
That "Connecting our Communities: A Broadband Strategy for Durham
Region", dated February 5, 2019 (Attachment #1 to Report #2019-P-3) be
endorsed in principle, subject to any additional resources being contingent
upon the approval of the 2019 budget and subsequent budget processes;
That the Regional Chair write to the Provincial Minister of Economic
Development, Job Creation and Trade and local Ministers of Provincial
Parliament requesting that the Province consider its own financial
contribution in support of Internet service provider applications under the
Canadian Radio -Television Commission's Broadband Fund;
That a copy of Report #2019-P-3 and the attached Broadband Strategy be
forwarded to the Area Municipalities, local Members of Parliament and local
Members of Provincial Parliament, the federal Minister of Innovation,
Science and Economic Development, and shared electronically with
stakeholders that participated over the course of the project." And
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That Communication Item 9.1, be referred to the Clarington Board of Trade
and Staff to advise whether there is anything further to consider in light of the
recent Federal announcement regarding broadband.
5• Town of Saugeen Shores, Regarding "Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program" to help address the Recreation and Culture
Capital infrastructure deficit that currently exists across Canada
That the following resolution of the Town of Saugeen Shores, regarding "Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program" to help address the Recreation and Culture
Capital infrastructure deficit that currently exists across Canada, be endorsed by
the Municipality of Clarington:
Whereas The Town of Saugeen Shores believes that building modern
infrastructure is important, and that good quality infrastructure supports job
creation and helps attract businesses and residents to our community and
communities across the Province of Ontario; and
Whereas Recreation Infrastructure is one of the most important core
investments that can be made into the prosperity, health, and security of
urban and rural communities; and
Whereas the need for infrastructure renewal projects far exceeds the capital
available in municipalities for investment in Recreation Infrastructure; and
Whereas Recreation Infrastructure is often put to the bottom of the list, as
other infrastructure takes priority; in fact, there has not been a meaningful
Recreation Infrastructure program since 2008; and
Whereas the Province of Ontario places long term borrowing restrictions on
Municipalities; and
Whereas Saugeen Shores does not have the borrowing capacity to fund
these large scale projects; and
Whereas some Municipalities do have the capacity to fundraise and borrow
to 1/3 of project costs but rely on other levels of Government for remaining
partnership funding; and
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Whereas, while the Town of Saugeen Shores welcomes the inclusion of
Recreation Infrastructure funds through the Gas Tax Fund, it is apparent that
Gas Tax Funds alone are not sufficient to support large scale Recreation
Infrastructure projects; and
Whereas the Town of Saugeen Shores agrees with both Parks and
Recreation Ontario and with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario that
the infrastructure gap will continue to grow, especially once all of the
municipal asset plans are completed; and
Whereas both the Federal and Provincial Government could leave a positive
and lasting impact on rural communities by helping municipalities to renovate
or build new Recreation Facilities, and in the process create cost savings to
our health system. After all, health is a Provincial expense, and as citizens
live healthier lifestyles and maintain healthy bodies, this leads to less
frequent visits to doctors' offices, hospital emergency departments and
rehabilitation centres, and consequently less costs towards medical costs;
and
Whereas in 2016 the Federation of Canadian Municipalities study found that
nearly half of all types of sport and recreation facilities in Canada are in fair
or poor condition, with a replacement value of $23 billion across Canada;
and
Whereas in Ontario, the replacement value for aging pools, arenas and
community centres in fair or poor condition in Ontario is estimated to be $6
billion (Parks and Recreation Ontario); and
Whereas the Province of Ontario has endorsed the Framework for
Recreation in Canada2015: Pathways to Wellbeing; and that the vision for
the Framework is "a Canada where everyone is engaged in meaningful,
accessible recreation experiences..." and that the first goal of the Framework
is that governments should enable participation in physically active
recreation; and
Whereas the Framework for Recreation in Canada has as priority 4.3 as
follows: "Enable communities to renew Recreational Infrastructure as
required and to meet the need for green spaces by securing dedicated
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government funding at all levels for the necessary development, renewal and
rehabilitation of facilities and outdoor spaces"; and
Whereas through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Government of Canada
is investing over $180 billion over 12years in Infrastructure projects across
Canada with these investments being made by 14 Federal Departments and
Agencies; and
Whereas the Governments of Canada and Ontario signed a bi-lateral
agreement on March 14th, 2017 and created the "Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Plan"; and
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores requests that
the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario move forward with
accepting applications for funding agreed to by the Governments of Canada
and Province of Ontario under the "Investing in Canada Infrastructure
Program" to help address the Recreation and Culture Capital Infrastructure
deficit that currently exists across Canada; and
Further, that this resolution and background Council Report be forwarded to
all Ontario Municipalities, Provincial and Federal Government's, local MP's
and MPP's, Parks and Recreation Ontario, and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, requesting their support.
6• Hancock Neighbourhood Subdivision Phase 2B, Courtice, Plan 40M-
2496 'Certificate of Acceptance' and 'Assumption By -Law', Final Works
Including Roads and Other Related Works
That Report EGD -007-19 be received;
That the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which includes final stage roads and other related
works constructed within Plans 40M-2496 and 40R-27882;
That Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD -007-19 assuming certain
streets within Plan 40M-2496 and adjacent Plan 40R-27882 as public highways;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -007-19 be advised of Council's
decision.
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7• Baseline Road Extension and Lambs Road Reconstruction
That Report COD -004-19 be received;
That Hard -Co Construction Ltd. with a total bid amount of $2,295,466.83 (Net HST
Rebate) being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of Tender CL2019-2 be awarded the contract for the Baseline Road
extension and Lambs Road Reconstruction, as required by the Engineering
Services Department;
That the funds required for this project in the amount of $3,106,000.00 (Net HST
Rebate) which includes the construction cost of $2,295,466.83 (Net HST Rebate)
and other costs such as design, soil testing, utility relocation, inspection, contract
administration, permit fees and contingency of $810,533.18 (Net HST Rebate) be
funded by the Municipality as follows:
Baseline Rd (2018 Budget)
(Lambs to Bennett) 110-32-330-83314-7401 $2,116,000.00
Lambs Rd (2018 Budget)
(Baseline to 275m north of Baseline) 110-32-330-84336-7401 $ 790,000.00
Baseline Rd and Lambs Rd
Street Lighting (2019 Budget) 110-32-324-84336-7401 $ 200,000.00
That all interested parties listed in Report COD -004-19 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision by the Corporate Services Department.
8• Regional Government Review
That Report CAO -004-19 be received; and
That Council advise staff of the following:
x That Clarington does not favour amalgamation with other municipalities;
x That Planning services should be at the lower tier;
x That the Province should look at mandatory arbitration; and
x Any changes to the composition to the Region of Durham Council be
representation by population, to a large degree.
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9• Benefit Coverage Costs
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That Staff report back on the types of benefit coverage which is causing increases,
and what measures can be taken to control the costs, with the Report to be put
before the meeting of General Government Committee of May 6, 2019.
10. Garbage Pickup in Clarington
That staff report back to the General Government Committee meeting of May 27,
2019, on the feasibility of Clarington assuming control of garbage pickup in
Clarington.
11. Flooding in Kendal
That staff be requested to investigate the matter of flooding in Kendal and report
back with recommendations.
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