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Council Minutes
Date: September 16, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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, G. Acorn, T. Cannella, A. Greentree, S. Brake until
9:40 PM, R. Maciver, M. Marano until 9:40 PM, T. Pinn until 9:40
PM, B. Hesson until 9:40 PM, M. Chambers
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Traill led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3. Declaration of Interest
Councillor Neal declared a direct interest in Report PSD-038-19, Residential
Neighbourhood Character Study Update and Extension of Interim Control By-law
2018-083. (Item 9 of the Joint Committees Report)
Councillor Zwart declared a direct interest in Report PSD-038-19, Residential
Neighbourhood Character Study Update and Extension of Interim Control By-law
2018-083. (Item 9 of the Joint Committees Report)
4. Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
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Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-296-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended withdraw Report PSD-036-19,
Application by National Homes (Prestonvale) Inc. to permit a 112 Unit
Townhouse Development at the Northeast Corner of Prestonvale Road and Bloor
Street, Courtice, from the Planning and Development Committee and add it to
the Agenda.
Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
No (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Motion Lost on a recorded vote (4 to 3) as 3/4 vote is required
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-297-19
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Steve Shine as a delegation
regarding Items 17 and 18 of the Joint Committees Report to Council.
Carried
5. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
5.1 Council Minutes - Minutes of a regular meeting of Council July 2, 2019
Resolution # C-298-19
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on July 2, 2019, be
approved.
Carried
6. Presentations
None
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7. Delegations
7.1 Petra Schwirtz, Vice -Chair, Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee,
regarding the Clarington Tourism Strategy and the Minutes of the June 27,
2019 Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee (Agenda Item 10.1.5)
Petra Schwirtz, Vice -Chair, Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee, was present
regarding the Clarington Tourism Strategy and the Recommendations in the
minutes of the June 27, 2019 Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee. She
explained to the Members of Council that the Tourism Committee has three main
points they are looking to address with the Tourism Strategy. Ms. Schwirtz
outlined the three main points as follows:
In partnership with the Municipality, develop a comprehensive tourism
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2. Create a marketing and educational plan for tourism.
3. To quantify the economic impact of tourism, Clarington will pursue different
channels to measure its success.
She concluded by asking the Members of Council to adopt the recommendations
made by the Tourism Committee related to the Tourism Strategy. Ms. Schwirtz
answered questions from the Members of Council.
7.2 Ruben Plaza, Corporate Environmental Manager, St. Marys Cement and
Denis Corr, Manager of Audit and Research, Rotek, regarding ambient air
monitoring of St. Marys Cement (Item 19 of the General Government
Committee Report)
Ruben Plaza, Corporate Environmental Manager, St. Marys Cement, was
present regarding St. Marys Cement (Item 19 of the Joint Committees Report to
Council). He made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic
presentation. Mr. Plaza provided an overview of the Bowmanville Cement Plant
PM Monitoring Program including details of particulate matter (PM).
Denis Corr, Manager of Audit and Research, Rotek, reviewed the various types
of and sizes of particulate matter. He explained how St. Marys measures various
types of particulate matter and reviewed the monitoring network overview. Mr.
Corr provided and overview of the PM10 continuous monitoring and the
equipment used which included a BAM1020 Continuous monitor, non -continuous
high volume air sampler, and the non -continuous total dust fall sampler. He
provided an overview of respirable particulate PM2.5 and referred to 2 graphs to
illustrate the differences between PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter.
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Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-299-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation of Ruben
Plaza and Denis Corr, for an additional two minutes.
Carried
Mr. Corr highlighted various regional PM2.5 events and provided some
background information on these events. He noted there are MECP PM2.5
Standards in place which includes audits of the St. Marys PM. Mr. Corr and
Mr. Plaza answered questions from the Members of Council.
7.3 Steve Shine regarding Zone Clarington (Items 17 and 18 of the Joint
Committees Report to Council)
Steve Shine was present on behalf the of Re -Zone Clarington group, regarding
Zone Clarington (Items 17 and 18 of the Joint Committees Report to
Council). Mr. Shine noted that there have been three meetings held by the
Municipality with the most recent meeting having approximately 250 people in
attendance. Mr. Shine noted the residents are aware that two resolutions were
passed on the matter. He encouraged the Members of Council to continue with
the process. Mr. Shine explained that he is making this request on behalf of the
landowners as they are concerned with the lack of communication. He added
that there are still issues with the mapping. Mr. Shine concluded by asking the
Members of Council to remain engaged in this matter.
8. Communications ❑ Receive for Information
There are no Communications to be received for information.
9. Communications ❑ Direction
There are no Communications for Direction.
10. Committee Reports
10.1 Advisory Committee Reports
10.1.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Arena Board dated July 9 and August 13, 2019
10.1.2 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated July 11 and
August 22, 2019
10.1.3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated August 13, 2019
10.1.4 Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated June 19, 2019
10.1.5 Minutes of Clarington Tourism Advisory Committee dated June 27, 2019
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Resolution # C-300-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Advisory Committee Reports Items 10.1.1 to 10.1.5, be approved on
consent, with the exception of Items 10.1.2 and 10.1.5.
Carried
Resolution # C-301-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated July 11 and
August 22, 2019, be approved.
Carried
Resolution # C-302-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
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Terms of Reference;
And whereas, the Tourism Advisory Committee has developed the following
three key strategic initiatives:
A. In partnership with the Municipality, develop a comprehensive tourism
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B. Create a marketing and educational plan for tourism.
C. To quantify the economic impact of tourism, pursue different channels to
measure its success.
And whereas, these initiatives have corresponding actions and make up a
proposed Tourism Strategy;
Now, therefore be it resolved that:
1. The recommended Tourism Strategy and initiatives and the minutes of the
June 27, 2019 Tourism Committee, be approved; and;
2. That Staff be directed to work through the Tourism Strategy and initiatives and
report annually on progress and accomplishments.
Carried
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10.2 Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees
Report of September 9, 2019
Resolution # C-303-19
Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the Joint General Government and the
Planning and Development Committee Report of September 9, 2019 be
approved on consent, with the exception of items 17, 18, 7, 19, 20, 13, and 9.
Carried
Item 17 - Zone Clarington ❑ Environmental Review Area & Minimum
Vegetation Protections Zone
Resolution # C-304-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That staff be directed to delete the Environmental Review Area (90 metres) and
Minimum Vegetation Protections Zone (30 metres) from the draft zoning by-law
amendment.
Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones,
Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (7 to 0)
Item 18 - Zone Clarington ❑ Environmental Protection Areas
Resolution # C-305-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
Whereas a draft zoning by-law for the rural portions of the Municipality of
Clarington was released in November 2018 for comment; and
Whereas there has been much concern with respect to the zoning of
Environmental Protection (EP) Areas in the draft zoning by-law; and
Whereas the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) has been issued for review and
comment; and
Whereas the proposed East Gwillimbury Zoning By-law has been appealed to
the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT); and
Whereas Bill 108 proposes to amend the Conservation Authorities Act and
regulations, and the Conservation Authorities (CAs) have been advised to restrict
their services to core functions.
Whereas MPP Piccini, at a recent public meeting regarding Zone Clarington,
advised members of the public and municipal Councillors present, that as a
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Provincial Policy Statement is being reviewed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs,
and movement to move forward on EP zoning would be irresponsible;
Now therefore be it resolved that:
1. Planning Services Staff be instructed to pause their work on the rural portion
of Zone Clarington for a period of three months, until (a) a decision has been
rendered for the East Gwillimbury LPAT case; (b) there is greater clarity on
the PPS revisions; and (c) it is confirmed that the CAs will have capacity to
assist with review of natural heritage features;
2. Staff report back within 3 months on any changes that have taken place with
respect to paragraph (1);
3. Staff report back on September 30, 2019 on the process for municipal led
Official Plan amendments to the Clarington Official Plan, for correcting errors
in EP designations at no cost to the landowners;
4. Staff report back to the September 30, 2019 on notifying landowners of the
EP changes which took place in the recent Official Plan amendments, as well
as EP changes for Zone Clarington; and
5. The inspection of properties by municipal staff continue where requested by
landowners.
Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones,
Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (7 to 0)
Recess
Resolution # C-306-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:46 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Item 7 - Expansion of Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan
Study Area to Include the Courtice Waterfront
Resolution # C-307-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That Report PSD-033-19 be received;
That staff be authorized to include the Courtice Waterfront as part of the
Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan Update;
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That staff be authorized to engage Urban Strategies Inc. for the additional work
provided that all costs are funded by the Courtice Waterfront landowners;
That the Acting Director of Planning Services be authorized to execute the
necessary cost -recovery agreements;
That the cost recovery agreements with the landowners require payment of
100% of the costs of the preparation of the Secondary Plan, including
consultants and municipal resources such as review time from various
departments, project management and administration costs; and
That all interested parties for Report PSD-033-19, any delegations and the
Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department be notified
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(See following motions)
Resolution # C-308-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the foregoing Resolution #C-307-19 be amended by adding the following to
the end:
That the Terms of Reference of the Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary
Study, not include residential uses.
Yes (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
No (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Motion Lost on a recorded vote (3 to 4)
Councillor Neal rose on a point of order claiming comments made by Mayor
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Mayor to withdraw his comments.
Mayor Foster stated it was a point of privilege and also refused to withdraw his
comment.
Councillor Neal appealed the ruling of the Chair.
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ruling of the Chair was sustained on the following recorded vote:
Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
No (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Carried (4 to 3)
The foregoing Resolution #C-307-19 was then put to a vote and carried.
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Item 19 - St. Marys Cement - Ambient Air Monitoring
Resolution # C-309-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Item 19 regarding St. Marys Cement ambient air monitoring, be referred
back to Staff to consider retaining an expert to assist Council and to report back
in mid to late October to provide options for Council to consider.
Carried
Item 20- Acquisition of Lands
Resolution # C-310-19
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the recommendations, contained in Confidential Report PSD-037-19, be
approved.
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and
Councillor Zwart
No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 2)
Item 13 - 2020 Budget Guidelines
Resolution # C-311-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report FND-023-19 be received;
That Staff prepare a draft budget with a target Municipal increase of 2%;
That Staff include within the draft budget requests for funding from external
agencies up to a maximum limit of 2%;
That the 2020 Budget Schedule as outlined within the report be approved and
that the Clerk establish the meeting dates;
That the Budget Policy (G14) be amended to include that the budget ratification
shall be targeted for the second Council meeting of any given year; and
That all interested parties listed in Report FND-023-19, and any delegations be
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Yes (6): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal,
Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
No (1): Mayor Foster
Carried on a recorded vote (6 to 1)
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Item 9 - Residential Neighbourhood Character Study Update and Extension
of Interim Control By-law 2018-083
Councillor Neal declared a direct interest in Report PSD-038-19 as it relates to
his law practice. Councillor Neal left the room and refrained from discussion and
voting on this matter.
Councillor Zwart declared a direct interest in Report PSD-038-19 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-312-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Report PSD-038-19 be received;
That the Interim Control By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-038-19, as
Attachment 1, be approved;
That notice of the passing of the Interim Control By-law Amendment be given in
accordance with Subsection 38(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13, as
amended; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-038-19 and any delegations be
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Carried
Councillor Neal and Councillor Zwart returned to the meeting.
11. Staff Reports
Recess
Resolution # C-313-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:21 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
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11.1 Confidential Report LGL-011-19 - Status of LPAT Appeals of OPA 107
Resolution # C-314-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That Confidential Report LGL-011-19 be received for information.
Carried
12. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
None
13. Unfinished Business
13.1 Paragraph Three of Resolution #C-247-19 - Recommendation to Add Two
(2) Properties to the Municipal Register [Referred from the July 2, 2019
Council Meeting]
Resolution # C-315-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That 816 Regional Road 17, Newcastle be added to the Municipal Register.
Tabled
(See following motion)
Resolution # C-316-19
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the foregoing Resolution #C-315-19 be tabled to the September 30, 2019
Planning and Development Committee meeting.
Carried
13.2 Environment Protection of Trees on Tooley Road [Referred from the
September 9, 2019 Joint General Government and Planning and
Development Committee Meeting]
Resolution # C-317-19
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That that Memo from Carlo Pellarin, Manager of Development Review, regarding
the Environmental Protection of Trees on Tooley Road, be received for
information.
Carried
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13.3 Report PSD-034-19 - Declaration of Surplus Property at the Bowmanville
Avenue Westbound Exit from Highway 401 [Referred from the September 9,
2019 Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committee
Meeting]
Closed Session
Resolution # C-318-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
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 a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality of local
board.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:56 PM.
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accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution
was passed to provide direction to staff.
14. By-laws
14.1 2019-051 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
14.2 2019-052 - Being a By-law to Amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
14.3 2019-053 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
14.4 2019-054 - Being a By-law to Amend Interim Control By-law 2018-083
Resolution # C-319-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2019-051 to 2019-054; and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
15. Procedural Notices of Motion
None
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16. Other Business
Councillor Neal enquired about the deferral of Municipal Park Designation.
Councillor Neal questioned the location of the trailer at Tooley's Mill Park and
asked for a map or survey to determine the boundary of the Municipal Property.
17. Confirming By -Law
Resolution # C-320-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2019-055, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular
meeting held on the 16th day of September, 2019; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18. Adjournment
Resolution # C-321-19
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 10.03 PM.
Carried
Mayor
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