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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-10 MinutesClar-ington- Council Minutes June 10, 2019 If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 10, 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 C. Traill, Councillor M. Zwart Staff Present: A. Allison, T. Calhoun, T. Cannella, F. Horvath, R. Maciver, T. Pinn, L. Reck, M. Seaman, L. Wheller, J. Gallagher, S. Gray 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 Moment of Reflection Councillor Jones led the meeting in a moment of reflection. 3 Declaration of Interest Councillor Hooper declared a direct interest in Report CSD -006-19 regarding the 2019 Community Event Sponsorship Requests for Newtonville Music in the Park (Application #S19-11). (Item 24 of the General Government Committee Report) Councillor Hooper declared a direct interest in Report CSD -006-19 regarding the 2019 Community Event Sponsorship Requests for Newcastle Village Concerts (Application #S19-12). (Item 23 of the General Government Committee Report) Councillor Hooper declared a direct interest in Report CSD -006-19 regarding the 2019 Community Event Sponsorship Requests for Concerts in the Park (Application #S19-13). (Item 25 of the General Government Committee Report) Councillor Neal declared a direct interest in Report CSD -006-19 regarding the 2019 Community Event Sponsorship Requests for Newcastle's Art Show Inc. (Application #S19-14). (Item 21 of the General Government Committee Report) 4 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. Mayor Foster recognized Tim Calhoun, Deputy Fire Chief for his achievement in becoming a Certified Municipal Manager with the Fire Services enhancement. - 1 - Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-211-19 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Doug MacCheyne as a delegation, Regrading Heroes Banners after Item 6.1. Carried 5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #C-212-19 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on May 21, 2019, be approved. Carried Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-213-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Councillor Neal to introduce a new Resolution regarding the Director of Community Services under "Other Business". Carried 6 Presentations 6.1 2019 Awards of Academic Excellence Mayor Foster welcomed students, parents and the public to the presentation of the 18tn Annual "Awards for Academic Excellence". He advised that the program was developed in 2001 to recognize students from Clarington's local elementary and secondary schools. Mayor Foster indicated that local elementary and secondary schools were asked to submit the name of a graduating student who, in their opinion, has demonstrated academic excellence combined with a commitment to leadership and community service. Each student was presented with a personal framed certificate and, as a further commitment to Council's recognition of local students, secondary students who were being recognized received a cheque for $100.00 as a bursary to further their educational pursuits. -2- Clariiw-n Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Mayor Foster recognized Noah Hosein, from Clarke High School and Rebecca Pypker, from Durham Christian High School who could not be present due to conflicting schedules and who will receive their awards during their graduation ceremony. Mayor Foster recognized the following elementary students and presented them with a personal framed certificate: Yllka Veseli, Courtice Intermediate School Calem Mason, Courtice North Public School Madeline Swan, Dr. Emily Stowe Public School Bryce Gowdy, Dr. Ross Tilley Public School Ethan Turner, Duke of Cambridge Public School Lucy Bause, Good Shepherd Elementary School Elijah Bashir, Harold Longworth Public School Kathleen Simser, Holy Family Elementary School Jaylen DaSilva, John M. James Public School Robin Bick, Knox Christian School Oliva Meggett, Lydia Trull Public School Aya Arey, M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School Ashwijen Vijay, Monsignor Leo Cleary Elementary School Elliott Bowden, St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Sydney Pipe, St. Joseph's Elementary School Tyler McMaster, St. Mother Teresa Elementary School Fatima Sualeh, S.T. Worden Public School Gabriel Headrick, The Pines Senior Public School Peyton Davey, Vincent Massey School Lowell Pirie, Waverley Public School Mayor Foster recognized the following secondary students and presented them with a personal framed certificate and bursary: David Locke, from St. Stephens Secondary School Vivienne Thang, Bowmanville High School Lindsey Keene, Clarington Central Secondary School Brianna Goodyear, Courtice Secondary School Lillie Davis, Holy Trinity Secondary School -3- Clar-in on Council gtMinutes June 10, 2019 7.1 Doug MacCheyne, Regarding Heroes Banners Doug MacCheyne was present regarding Heroes Banners. He made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. MacCheyne introduced three Bowmanville World War II veterans in attendance. He provided Council with examples of Veteran Banners in Port Perry, Muskoka, Gravenhurst, Bancroft, Collingwood, Uxbridge and Whitby. Mr. MacCheyne explained that a Committee was formed "Clarington Honours our Veterans". He explained that the mission of the Committee is to pay tribute to our local veterans, deceased veterans and active service members or veterans who have a family association with the communities of Clarington. He displayed photos of the three banners produced in Clarington to promote remembrance in our communities. Mr. MacCheyne stated that the veteran banners displayed in Clarington will have a connection to Clarington. He noted that each banner would be sponsored and purchased by a sponsor and installed on lamp posts in early October and removed after Remembrance Day, repeating the process every year. Mr. MacCheyne explained that there will be 20 banners located in the downtown Bowmanville area to start the program, and he hopes to expand to other areas in Clarington. He advised Council that the costs of the program would include banner replacement, maintenance, pole hardware, installation and removal of the banners, and storage. Mr. MacCheyne concluded by asking that Council support the program and form a partnership for the program to be sustainable. Resolution #C-214-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the delegation of Doug MacCheyne, regarding Heroes Banners, be referred to the 2020 Budget deliberation. Carried 6.2 Tracey Webster and Amy Burke, Joint Project Managers - Zone Clarington, regarding Agricultural Land Uses and Environmental Protection Resolution #C-215-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Presentation from Tracey Webster and Amy Burke, Joint Project Managers - Zone Clarington, regarding Agricultural Land Uses and Environmental Protection, be referred to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of June 24, 2019. Carried Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 7 Delegations 7.1 Doug MacCheyne, Regarding Heroes Banners The delegation of Doug MacCheyne was considered earlier in the meeting during the presentation portion of the agenda. 8 Communications — Receive for Information 8.1 Jonathan Jacobs, ADRO Investigator, ADR Chambers, Investigation Report - Reference Number: MUN-322-0818 8.2 Memo from the Director of Planning Services regarding 26 Concession Street West, Heritage Designation Resolution #C-216-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill That Communication Items 8.1 to 8.2 be received for information. Carried 9 Communications — Direction 9.1 Tom Jukica, Project Manager, KAPP, Regarding Noise By law Exemption Request Resolution #C-217-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill That the request of Tom Jukica, Project Manager, KAPP, for exemption to the Municipality's Noise By-law 2007-071 for Road Reconstruction at Regional Road 57 between Concession Road 3 and North of Old Scugog Road from June 15, 2019 to June 16, 2019, be approved. Carried -5- Clar-ington- 10 Committee Reports 10.1.1 Museum Minutes 10.1.2 Heritage Committee 10.1.3 Diversity Committee 10.1.4 Newcastle Arena Board 10.1.5 Tourism Advisory Committee Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Minutes of the Clarington Museum and Archives Board dated May 10, 2019 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated May 21, 2019 Minutes of the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee dated April 24 and May 22, 2019 Minutes of the Newcastle Arena Board dated May 14, 2019 Minutes of the Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee dated May 29, 2019 Resolution #C-218-19 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 and 10.1.5, be approved, with the exception of 10.1.5. Carried 10.1.5 Minutes of the Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee dated May 29, 2019 Resolution #C-219-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Advisory Committee Report Item 10.1.5, be approved. Carried 10.2 General Government Committee Report of May 27, 2019 Resolution #C-220-19 Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of May 27, 2019, be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #1 b, #9, #11, #21, #23,#24,#25,#32. Carried M Clarington- Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Item 1 b - Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area dated April 9, 2019 Resolution #C-221-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area dated April 9, 2019, be received for information. Carried Item 9 - Alexander Harras, Manager of Legislative Service/Acting Clerk, Town of Ajax, Regarding 2022 Ontario Summer Games Bid Resolution #C-222-19 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson Whereas Regional Council has endorsed a bid to host the 2022 Ontario Summer Games; and Whereas the economic impact for the Region is between $4 million and $6 million and would generate a lot of sport tourism in the area; and Whereas the Municipality of Clarington recognizes both the economic benefits as well as the larger tourism attraction benefits of this bid; and Whereas the Municipality of Clarington would like to further its tourism goals and capitalize on large sporting events and opportunities to showcase Clarington. Now therefore be it resolved: -That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorses the Town of Ajax's resolution regarding the 2022 Ontario Summer Games in their correspondence item dated May 23, 2019; -That the Municipality of Clarington offer Clarington Fields as a potential location for the field lacrosse portion of the Ontario Summer Games; and -That staff work with Durham Sport Tourism to investigate the potential of the Clarington Fields venue to determine if it meets the requirements as set out by the Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee. Carried -7- Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Item #11 - Township of McNab Braeside, Regarding Government of Ontario E -Learning Resolution #C-223-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill That the following resolution of the Township of McNab Braeside, regarding Government of Ontario E -Learning, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the Government of Ontario is proposing education adjustments; And whereas the Government of Ontario announced that secondary school students will be required to take four (4) out of thirty (30) high school credits as online course; And whereas thirty (30) credits are required for an Ontario high school diploma, the government is not providing rural Ontario with the same broadband access as the rest of the Province; And whereas throughout much of rural and northern Ontario, broadband service is lacking, making e -learning impossible, and may set our students up for a two- tier education system due to the lack of internet access; And whereas online e -learning will disproportionately affect students with special needs, who may need more attention from their teachers, and students in low- income families, who may not have access to a laptop and internet at home to do their online course work; Therefore be it resolved that the Township of McNab/Braeside respectfully requests the Premier of Ontario to reconsider these online courses until rural Ontario students can be given the same opportunity to access the internet as the urban students; and Be it further resolved that this motion be circulated to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Education Lisa M. Thompson, MPP of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke John Yakabuski, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Cheryl Gallant, all Municipalities in the Province of Ontario, AMO, ROMA and School Boards. Carried Clar-in o n Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Item 21 — Application #S19-14 from Newcastle's Art Show Inc. Councillor Neal declared an indirect interest in Report CSD-006-19 regarding the 2019 Community Event Sponsorship Requests for Newcastle's Art Show Inc. (Application #S19-14) as he is on the Board. Councillor Neal left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. Resolution #C-224-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill That Sponsorship Application #S19-14, from the Newcastle's Art Show Inc., be approved in the amount of $1,500.00. Carried Councillor Neal returned to the meeting. Item 23 — Application #S19-12 from Newcastle Village Concerts Item 24 — Application #S19-11 from Newtonville Music in the Park Item 25 — Application #S19-13 from Concerts in the Park Councillor Hooper declared an indirect interest in the Grant Application #S19-11, #S19-12 and #S19-13, from the Newtonville Music in the Park, Newcastle Village Concerts and Concerts in the Park as he is a founding member of Concerts in the Park and still sits on the Board and may be entertainment for the Newtonville Music in the Park and Newcastle Village Concerts. Councillor Hooper left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on these matters. Resolution #C-225-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson That Sponsorship Application #S19-11 to #S19-13, be approved in the amount of $1,500.00. Carried Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. Clar-ington- Item 32 — Budget Policy Resolution #C-226-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That Report FND-002-19 be received; and Council Minutes June 10, 2019 That the draft policy entitled "Budget Policy" be adopted, with the following changes: That Staff report back to a General Government Committee meeting in September, on the cost of living increase; That Council, at that time, adopt a budget guideline; and That the $50,000 reference in Section 5.7 of the proposed Budget Policy, contained in Report FND-002-19, be deleted. Carried as Amended Later in the Meeting (See following motion(s)) Resolution #C-227-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the foregoing Resolution #C-226-19 be amended by adding the following to the end of the second paragraph: "with the following addition to the end of Section 5.5 (ii): Unless a reduction in salaries expense will result from the expenditure, other than consulting." Carried -10- Clariiw-n Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Resolution #C-228-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the foregoing Resolution #C-226-19 be amended by adding the following at the end: That Staff report back in October 2019 on establishing a Value for Taxpayers Committee which includes Council Representation. Carried on the following recorded vote: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Interest Absent Councillor Anderson X Councillor Hooper X Councillor Jones X Councillor Neal X Councillor Traill X Councillor Zwart X Mayor Foster X The foregoing Resolution #C-226-19 was then put a vote and carried as amended. 10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of June 3, 2019 Resolution #C-229-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the recommendations contained in the Special Planning & Development Committee Report of June 3, 2019 be approved, on consent, with the exception of item #3. Carried - 11 - Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Item 3 — Clint Cole, Chair, Enniskillen Environmental Association, Regarding Groundwater Protection Issues Surrounding the Clarington Transformer Station Resolution #C-230-19 Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal That Council receive the communication from Clint Cole Chair of the Enniskillen Environmental Association regarding Groundwater Protection Issues surrounding the Clarington Transformer Station; That the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks be requested to re-establish a Community Liaison Committee to share new information and provide transparent, public reporting by Hydro One to the community; That Hydro One be requested to do the following: a) Extend the existing groundwater monitoring program for private wells beyond 2021; b) Participate in and facilitate the re-established Community Liaison Committee; c) Provide replacement wells for residents that have experienced supply and contamination issues; and d) Provide additional arm's length professional oversight private well monitoring which is being done by Hydro One's consultant. That Staff are to confirm with CLOCA the arrangements for the monitor at well MW5-14 and to clarify the monitoring by the Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Program and G360 drilling of the air rotary well and access to the site. Carried as Amended Resolution #C-231-19 Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal That the foregoing Resolution #C-230-19 be amended as follows: x In Paragraph 3d, insert the words "of the" after the words "professional oversight"; and x In Paragraph 4, insert the words "and confirm the Municipality's financial support for" after the words "to clarify". Carried The foregoing Resolution #C-230-19 was then put to a vote and carried as amended -12- Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 11 Staff Reports 11.1 Report CLD -014-19 —Request from Board for Municipality to Assume Orono Cemetery Resolution #C-232-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill That Report CLD -014-19 be received; That, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Consumer Services, the Municipality dissolve the Orono Cemetery Board and assume all responsibility related to the Orono Cemetery Board located at 5875 Main Street, Orono, Ontario LOB 1 MO; That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, all documents necessary to give effect to the above recommendation; That the funding approved in the 2019 Budget for the Orono Cemetery Board grant be re -allocated for internal operating expenses related to the assumption of the Orono Cemetery; and That all interested parties listed in Report CLD -014-19 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 11.2 Report FND-020-19 - 2019 Federal Gas Tax Funding Top -Up Resolution #C-233-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones That Report FND-020-19 be received; and That Council approves the use of the additional $2.2 million in Federal Gas Tax funds announced by the Government of Canada in 2019 for the following projects: Lakeshore Road from Riley Road to East Townline Concession Road 10 from Townline Road to Bowmanville Ave. Carried Later in the Meeting -13- Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Resolution #C-234-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That Report FND-020-19, 2019 Federal Gas Tax Funding Top -Up, be referred to the General Government Committee meeting of June 17, 2019. Motion Lost The foregoing Resolution #C-233-19 was then put to a vote and carried. 12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion Resolution #C-235-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones That Resolutions #C-175-19 & C-177-19, setting out the Strategic Priorities for the Municipality of Clarington, approved at the Special Council meeting of May 1, 2019, be reconsidered. Carried Resolution #C-236-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones That Council approve the Strategic Priorities A, B, C and D, as drafted by Council during the March 29, 2019 Strategic Plan Workshop, and as amended during the May 1, 2019 Strategic Plan Workshop, as Councils Goals for the 2019-2022, as follows: 1. Strategic Priorities A. Engaged Communities B. Strong Economy C. Sustainable Infrastructure Growth D. Legacy Projects 2. Preliminary goals for these priorities were identified by Council as follows: A. Engaged Communities A.1. Enhance two-way communication with community A.2. Establish and develop a unique Clarington brand for promoting our community -14- Clarington B. Strong Economy B.1. Complete the implementation of the Downtown Plans Council Minutes June 10, 2019 B.2. Create partnerships in broadband expansion, working towards 100% connectivity B.3. Create partnerships to promote investment in infrastructure to make natural gas more accessible B.4. Expand our transportation network into commercial and industrial areas B.5. Explore an economic development strategy/framework in collaboration with the business community and other stakeholders C. Sustainable Infrastructure Growth C.1. Develop an Affordable Housing Policy C.2. Develop a strategies for infrastructure investments, including employment lands D. Legacy Projects D.1. Clearly articulate our plans for: a) Courtice waterfront b) Port Darlington waterfront D.2. Pursue a final decision from AECL and CNL respecting the disposition of lands for the Port Granby Nature Reserve D.3. Develop the concept, financing, project plan and potential construction schedule for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre for Council in 2019, for consideration in the 2020 budget, with a design to follow DA Articulate a vision of a Performing Arts space D.5. Make a decision on Camp 30 Carried as Amended -15- Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 Resolution #C-237-19 Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the foregoing Resolution #C-236-19 be amended by adding the following at the end: E. Environmental Sustainability E.1. Advance waste -reduction initiatives by promoting the four R's, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Carried The foregoing Resolution #C-236-19 was then put to a vote and carried as amended 13 Unfinished Business There are no Unfinished Business items scheduled for this meeting. 14 By-laws Resolution #C-238-19 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2019-039 to 2019-042 14.1 2019-039 Being a by-law to designate the property known for Municipal purposes as 26 Concession Street West, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 (Report PSD -061-18 Approved by Council on July 3, 2018) 14.2 2019-040 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2012-062, a by-law to regulate open-air burning (Item 12 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.3 2019-041 Being a by-law to amend the Exotic Animal Bylaw 2012-045 (Item 5 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.4 2019-042 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2014-059 entitled "a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways, Private Property and Municipal Property" (Item 31 of the General Government Committee Report) That the said by-laws be approved. Carried -16- Clarington Council Minutes June 10, 2019 15 Procedural Notices of Motion There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda. 16 Other Business 16.1 Director of Community Services Resolution #C-239-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Director of Community Services be an acting position pending a review of department functions, and Report back to General Government Committee. Carried Later in the Meeting Closed Session Resolution #C-240-19 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Carried Rise and Report The meeting resumed in open session at 8:50 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed. The foregoing Resolution #C-237-19 was then put to a vote and carried. 16.2 Councillor Neal asked questions of the CAO regarding electric vehicles and pooling of Municipality of Clarington vehicles. -17- CII-latinglon Council Minutes June 10, 2019 17 Confirming By -Law Resolution #C-241-19 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2019-043, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of June, 2019; and That the said by-law be approved. Carried 18 Adjournment Resolution #C-242-19 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Neal That the meeting adjourn at 8:55 PM. Carried 1LG�►V�I Municipal Clerk