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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 29, 2019, at 7:00 PM, in the
Council Chambers.
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor R. Hooper,
Councillor J. Jones, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor C. Traill
Staff Present: A. Allison, S. Brake, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, M. Marano,
R. Maciver, T. Pinn, M. Seaman, G. Weir, A. Greentree,
M. Chambers
1 Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2 Moment of Reflection
Councillor Hooper led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3 Declaration of Interest
Councillor Jones declared an indirect interest in Report FND-011-19 regarding the Gift
Agreement with Bowmanville Hospital Foundation (Item 11 of the General Government
Committee Report).
Councillor Zwart declared an indirect interest in Unfinished Business Item 13.1, Memo
from the Municipal Solicitor regarding Request to amend Interim Control By-law
2018-083 for 10 Victoria Street, Bowmanville (Unfinished Business Item 13.1).
4 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #C-152-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Correspondence Item 9.2 regarding
the GO Train East Extension to the Agenda.
Carried
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9.2 Mayor Adrian Foster, Municipality of Clarington, Draft Correspondence - GO Train
East Extension
Resolution #C-153-19
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Correspondence Item 9.2 from Mayor Adrian Foster, Municipality of Clarington,
regarding the GO Train East Extension, be endorsed by Council.
Carried
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #C-154-19
Moved by Councillor Anderson seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on April 8, 2019, be
approved.
Carried
6 Presentations
6.1 Judy Hanson, Justin Humprey and Jonny Selimovic, Home Base Durham —
Presentation of Community Connector and Leadership and Innovation Awards
Judy Hanson, Home Base Durham, was present regarding the presentation of the
Community Connector and Leadership and Innovation Awards. She thanked the
Members of Council for their continued support of Home Base Durham. Ms. Hanson
highlighted the activities and achievements of the award recipients which included
Justin Humprey - Community Connector Award, Jonny Selimovic - Leadership and
Innovation Award. She noted that Rebecca Sullivan, the recipient of the Citizenship
Award was unable to attend this evening.
Mayor Foster presented Justin Humprey with the Community Connector Award and
Jonny Selimovic with the Leadership and Innovation Award. Community Connector
Award.
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7 Delegations
7.1 Kevin Adams, The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill Inc., Regarding a Stationary
Refreshment Vehicle By-law Exemption (Item 3 of the General Government
Committee Report)
Kevin Adams, The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill Inc., was present regarding a
Stationary Refreshment Vehicle By-law Exemption (Item 3 of the General Government
Committee Report). He noted the section of the Refreshment Vehicle By-law that
requires him to apply for an exemption. Mr. Adams reviewed the plan for the property
which includes a stationary trailer which will sell ice cream. He explained to Members of
Council that he is looking for an exemption to be approved and then he will apply for the
minor variance in hopes that he can open this summer. Mr. Adams answered questions
from Members of Council.
8 Communications — Receive for Information
There were no Communications to be received for information.
9 Communications — Direction
9.1 Alexander Harras, Manager of Legislative Services/Acting Clerk, Town of Ajax
regarding the Pickering Airport.
Resolution #C-155-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the following Resolution from the Town of Ajax be endorsed by the Municipality of
Clarington:
WHEREAS airports are valuable economic drivers in the development of business,
communities, and the infrastructure around them;
WHEREAS it is anticipated that the results of the forthcoming Federal "Pickering Lands
Aviation Sector Analysis" will be positive;
WHEREAS the federal government has set aside approximately 8,700 acres of land in
the City of Pickering to accommodate a future airport and other possible economic
development uses ("the Airport Lands");
WHEREAS the Airport Lands are located in north -central Pickering adjacent to their
Innovation Corridor, about 55 km east of Toronto Pearson International Airport within an
integrated transportation network;
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WHEREAS the aerospace industry (the fifth largest employer in Canada) has a
membership struggling for land and space to expand business operations in close
proximity to Toronto Pearson;
WHEREAS a second airport would create tens of thousands of high-quality jobs for
residents of Durham Region, and attract spinoff businesses and indirect jobs;
WHEREAS a portion of the Airport Lands could be retained for economic development
uses, including transportation/logistic facilities, high-tech enterprises and agriculture,
such as year-round indoor farming;
WHEREAS the development of the Airport Lands is key to building a prosperous future
not just for Durham Region, but for the entire Greater Toronto Area;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED:
THAT the Government of Canada be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
supports the development of an airport in the City of Pickering in principle, based on an
approved business case presented by the federal government; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federal Minister of Transportation,
Durham MPs, the Premier of Ontario, Durham MPPs, all Durham Region municipalities,
all Durham Region Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce, and the Toronto
Region Board of Trade.
Motion Referred
Later in the Meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-156-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Correspondence Item 9.1 from Alexander Harras, Manager of Legislative
Services/Acting Clerk, Town of Ajax, regarding the Pickering Airport be referred to the
May 21, 2019 Council Meeting.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #C-157-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Correspondence Item 9.1 from Alexander Harras, Manager of Legislative
Services/Acting Clerk, Town of Ajax, regarding the Pickering Airport be deferred until
the Federal Business Case be brought forward for review.
Motion Lost
Later in the Meeting
(See following motions)
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Suspend the Rules
Resolution #C-158-19
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the
matter of the foregoing Resolution #C-156-19 a second time.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-156-19 was then put to a vote and lost.
Resolution #C-159-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the foregoing Resolution #C-155-19 regarding, Correspondence Item 9.1 from
Alexander Harras, Manager of Legislative Services/Acting Clerk, Town of Ajax,
regarding the Pickering Airport, be referred to the May 21, 2019 Council meeting.
Carried
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10 Committee Reports
10.1.1 Newcastle Minutes of the Newcastle Arena Board dated April 9, 2019
Arena Board
10.1.2 Affordable
Housing Task
Force Minutes
10.1.3 Agricultural
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10.1.4 Heritage
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10.1.5 AAC Minutes
10.1.6 Tourism
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Resolution #C-160-19
Minutes of the Clarington Affordable Housing Task Force dated
March 19, 2019
Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated April 11, 2019
Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 16, 2019
Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated March 6, 2019
Minutes of the Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee dated April 11,
2019
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 and 10.1.6, be approved.
Carried
10.2 General Government Committee Report of April 15, 2019
Resolution #C-161-19
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
April 15, 2019, be approved, on consent, with the exception of item #11.
Carried
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Item 11 —Gift Agreement with Bowmanville Hospital Foundation
Councillor Jones declared an indirect interest in Report FND-011-19, Gift Agreement
with Bowmanville Hospital Foundation as she is an employee of Lakeridge Health.
Councillor Jones left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter.
Resolution #C-162-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report FND-011-19 be received;
That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign the Gift Agreement with the
Bowmanville Hospital Foundation on behalf of the Municipality; and
That all interested parties listed in Report FND-011-19 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
Councillor Jones returned to the meeting.
10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of April 23, 2019
Resolution #C-163-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report
of April 23, 2019 be approved, on consent, with the exception of item #3.
Carried
Item 3 — Townhouse/Condominium Air Conditioning Units and other Condensing
Units
Resolution #C-164-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report regarding
Townhouse/Condominium Air Conditioning Units and other Condensing Units be
referred to the May 13, 2019 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
Carried
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11 Staff Reports
11.1 Report CLD -012-19 —Appointments to the Orono Cemetery Board and Public
Library Board
Resolution #C-165-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report CLD -012-19 be received;
That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the various boards
and committees, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives
to the various boards and committees, in accordance with the Appointment to Boards
and Committees Policy;
That Councillor Zwart be appointed as the Council Representative on the Orono
Cemetery Board; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CLD -012-19 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
Resolution #C-166-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the following individuals to the Orono Cemetery Board for a term ending
December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed:
Mary Clapdorp
Eldene Edwards
Jo -Ann Meijer
Wendy Partner
Public Library Board
The following appointment was made in accordance with the voting process outlined
in the Council Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy, for the Public Library
Board for a term ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.
x Donald McKenzie
Clarington
12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
None
Recess
Resolution #C-167-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:11 PM.
13 Unfinished Business
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13.1 Memo from the Municipal Solicitor regarding Request to amend Interim
Control By-law 2018-083 for 10 Victoria Street, Bowmanville
Councillor Zwart declared an indirect interest in Unfinished Business Item 13.1, Memo
from the Municipal Solicitor regarding Request to amend Interim Control By-law 2018-
083 for 10 Victoria Street, Bowmanville as a member of her family owns property in the
Interim Control By-law area. Councillor Zwart left the room and refrained from
discussion and voting on this matter.
Resolution #C-168-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Report PSD -023-19 and the Memo dated April 24, 2019 from the Municipal
Solicitor regarding a request to amend Interim Control By-law 2018-083 for 10 Victoria
Street, Bowmanville, be received for information.
Carried
Councillor Zwart returned to the meeting.
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14 By-laws
Resolution #C-169-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2019-029 to 2019-033
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14.1 2019-029 Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during
the year, to strike rates and levy taxes for municipal purposes for
the year 2019 and to provide for the collection thereof (Approved by
Council on February 19, 2019)
14.2 2019-030 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, to assume certain
streets and lanes within the Municipality of Clarington as public
highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to name them (Item
5 of General Government Committee Report)
14.3 2019-031 Being a By-law to assume certain streets and lanes within the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of
Clarington (Item 6 of General Government Committee Report)
14.4 2018-032 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Amended and
Restated Inter -creditor Agreement between The Toronto Dominion
Bank, the Municipality of Clarington, the Town of Ajax, the City of
Pickering, the City of Belleville, the Town of Whitby, Elexicon
Corporation and Elexicon Energy Inc. (Item 9 of General
Government Committee Report)
14.5 2019-033 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Item 1 Planning and Development Committee Report)
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
15 Procedural Notices of Motion
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
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16 Other Business
16.1 Councillor Neal asked questions of the Director of Engineering and the Director of
Finance/Treasurer regarding the Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2 Route Options.
17 Confirming By -Law
Resolution #C-170-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2019-034, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 29th day of April, 2019; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-171-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the meeting adjourn at 8.22 PM.
Mayor '
Carried
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