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Council Meeting Minutes
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Partner led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper, attended until 9:14 p.m.
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Purchasing Manager, J. Barber
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Manager of Communication and Marketing, J. Cooke, attended
until 7:50 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item 3 of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak announced the following:
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She, along with Mayor Foster and Councillor Hooper, attended the Annual
General Meeting for the Hampton Hall and extended appreciation to the Hall
Board members.
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She attended the Sweetheart Dance fundraiser in support of the Bowmanville
Hospital on Saturday, February 12, 2011 and extended appreciation to all the
volunteers.
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She attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for Helping Hands Day Care
welcoming the new business to Courtice.
Councillor Hooper announced that today he, and Mayor Foster, welcomed participants
of The Sickle Cell Torch of Life Run, a run to raise awareness of the need for organ
and tissue donation and Thalassemia disorders, as they passed through Clarington.
Councillor Traill announced this weekend, the United Association of Journeymen and
Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry Local 463 will hold a Polar Bear
Golf Classic and Chili Cook-off.
Councillor Traill also extended congratulations to the Jaworski family regarding the
announcement that the charges against Marta and Lech Jaworski were dropped by
the Municipality of Clarington.
Councillor Partner announced that the Newcastle Horticultural Society is holding a
fundraising event on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the Newcastle Community Hall in support
of the Society’s Victorian Garden Project. The number one Eagles tribute band in
North America “Hotel California” will be in concert. Tickets are $25.00.
Councillor Partner also recognized Cathy Abraham, Trustee, Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board, in attendance this evening.
Councillor Woo advised of the friendly competition between Gabrielle Bell and
Fred Horvath to see who can sell the most tickets to the “Hotel California” fundraising
Concert.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
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On Sunday, February 13, 2011 he attended the Kendal Lions Pancake
Breakfast.
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He acknowledged the Torch of Life Run through Clarington today. The run
started in Ottawa on February 1 and participants hope to be in Toronto by
February 17, 2011.
He welcomed T-Zone, a new fitness business at 100 Mearns Avenue.
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Resolution #C-080-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 31, 2011, be
approved, with the following amendments:
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delete the “$” symbol in front of 9,800 referenced on Page 6 as part of
Chairman Anderson’s presentation
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correct reference to “Mr.” Bracken to “Ms.” Bracken on Page 11 as part of
Wendy Bracken’s delegation
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indicate that Resolution #C-074-11 was “MOTION LOST” rather than “MOTION
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WITHDRAWN”
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
Councillor Neal indicated that he had reviewed the DVD recording of the January 31,
2011, Council meeting and requested that the question and answer session with
Chairman Anderson be included in the minutes.
The Municipal Clerk clarified that Section 228(1) (a) requires the Clerk to record,
without note or comment, all resolutions, decisions and other proceedings of the
Council. She indicated that the question and answer session would constitute “note or
comment”.
Mayor Foster concurred with the Municipal Clerk’s interpretation.
Resolution #C-080-11 was then put to a vote and “CARRIED”.
PRESENTATIONS
Rick Lea, Executive Director, Durham Region Local Training Board, addressed
Council to present the Boards’ Local Labour Market Plan for Durham Region. Mr. Lea
stated the Board is a Not-for-Profit organization comprised of seventeen directors with
a unique composition of members representing organized labour, business,
Francophones, persons with disabilities, youth, women, private and public sector
educators and trainers and racial minorities and also includes three staff members.
He stated the Durham Region Board is one of twenty-five local Boards in Ontario who
receive their core funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Mr. Lea advised the Board does not provide training or deliver services directly to the
public per sé; instead they identify key training and employment issues in the Durham
Region through consultation with various stakeholders in the community, and then
work to address those issues, generally in partnership with industry and education.
He stated the work is done collaboratively with their community partners in promoting
and facilitating the development of a skilled, relevant, inclusive, adaptive and relevant
work force. Mr. Lea indicated that two and a half years ago the Board was selected
to
lead a demonstration pilot project to develop an integrated local labour market
planning (ILLMP) model for the Region of Durham. He stated extensive labour market
research and broad consultation with the Durham community was undertaken
culminating with the production of a lengthy document designed to be a three to five
year plan. Mr. Lea indicated the Plan identified twenty-one different actions required
to address key needs over a five-year period, with three themes – to inform, attract
and retain, and to develop. He stated the Board has been able to advance eleven
initiatives over the past sixteen months. Mr. Lea referred to a PowerPoint
presentation to provide an overview of the three themes and to identify initiatives in
response to proposed actions, including improved service delivery for immigrants,
developing an understanding of emerging green economies including involvement
with partners in the GTA to come up with a series of industrial studies that will focus
on emerging careers, representation on the new Local Diversity Council, and hosting
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a Durham Job Fair in October, 2010 which recorded attendance of 770 people and
included pre- and at-event workshop for skills development. Mr. Lea stated Welcome
Centres for newcomers are being developed and will help to uncover hidden talent,
there will be events for students and teachers including the 10th Career Information
Day and there is a proposal to assist pre-qualified workers with entry into Durham
College’s pre-health upgrade program. Mr. Lea reviewed future plans including
annual events for students and teachers, occupational profiling, re-positioning of the
tradeability.ca website, development of mentorship partnership programs to pair highly
skilled immigrants with professionals in their fields, and professional development for
front line employment assistance support staff. Mr. Lea invited Members of Council to
contact him for further information or to provide information on other working groups
that may benefit from the Board’s services.
DELEGATIONS
Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 5 -
Clarington Strategic Plan. Ms. Racansky stated she is very concerned about the
public’s health and safety which is dependent on the environment. She indicated that
the natural environment, such as trees, wetlands and farmland are the only features
that may improve very poor air/water and soil quality and she is concerned that the
natural environment will be completely left out of the Municipality’s Strategic Plan.
Ms. Racansky feels that the survey will not allow residents to participate fully, noting
that all municipal Strategic Plans, including the Region of Durham’s, include natural
environment and direct actions on the protection of natural environment and climate
change. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Racansky reviewed a
number of points she requested to be included in the Plan including protection of the
small area located around Tooley Creek and the hedgerows within the site of the
proposed EFW facility, mitigation measures to improve air quality and address the
issue of additional land being expropriated as a result of the proposed Energy From
Waste project, adaption to climate change and changing economy, greening of urban
boundary areas, and protection of small businesses. She questioned why the
municipality is spending money on an Ontario Municipal Board appeal regarding
expansion of urban boundary and suggested that the Municipality could still withdraw
the appeal, apply the savings plus the money spent for the survey to develop by-laws
to make residents’ lives easier. Ms. Racansky stated that new energy types should
not further impact the few open spaces in urban or rural areas, provided examples of
suitable locations, and suggested that Council work with proponents/owners and the
Province to identify proper placement.
Tony Wood addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I – 12 - Municipal
Advertising Policy. Mr. Wood referred to staff Report COD-008-11 and distributed a
copy of Attachment #1 to the staff report. Mr. Wood quoted advertising costs from
Report COD-008-11 for both Metroland and the cost of publishing Clarington.net. He
pointed out that Attachment #1 shows 12 tabloids for Clarington.net per quarter and it
should state eight tabloids or 32 per year, it also shows $27,000 as an annual budget
increase amount but should show $56,000 as Metroland charges $1750 per tabloid
and not the $843 it costs for Clarington.net.
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Mr. Wood feels that consequently, the report should show a budget amount of
$120,000, not $91,000. Mr. Wood suggests that Clarington.net should not be
eliminated and that one page be set aside for advertising of business card size ads
which would generate enough annual income to pay for 85% of the publishing cost.
Mr. Wood indicated that Clarington.net reaches 30,000 households through Canada
Post vs. 24,000 through Metroland. Mr. Wood requested that Council reject the
recommendations contained in Report COD-008-11 and continue to publish
Clarington.net with the incorporation of a page for advertising to raise revenue.
Gord Lee, on behalf of Foster Creek Residents, addressed Council concerning
Item 1(b) of Report #1 - Report ESD-003-11 – Newcastle Fire Hall #2 – Relocation
and Construction. Mr. Lee stated area residents are deeply concerned with the
change in location for the new fire hall. Mr. Lee expressed concern that traffic lights
will be required at the intersection of Rudell Road and Highway #2 at the
Municipality’s expense and that a significant amount of engineered fill will need to be
brought to the site. He stated the exit road will be north to Highway #2 but that the
direction when leaving the hall in an emergency will be up to the Fire Captain. He is
concerned that any fire calls south of the station will travel through their subdivision.
Mr. Lee stated Edward Street is a very busy residential street, with many cars parking
on both sides of the street, there are two parks, playgrounds, baseball diamond, three
Four-way stop signs, a direct route to Newcastle Recreation Centre, and eight school
bus stops along the way. Mr. Lee feels that with the fire hall on Rudell Road, Edward
Street will become the quickest way for volunteers to get to the fire station. Mr. Lee
also assumes that the call out ratio will increase as Ward 4 expands. He stated that
the Municipality has already set precedents in having services installed and then been
paid back and questions why services cannot be installed on the Highway #2 site.
Mr. Lee indicated that in his discussions with Members of Council, he believes that not
all members are in favour of this location. Mr. Lee compared the locations and
suggested that Members of Council and staff attend both intersections to see for
themselves that the right decision has been made for the sake of both seniors and
children.
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I – 14 - Energy
From Waste Facility – Clarington Residents Need Transparency. Mr. Richards
expressed concern that Council is fast gaining the reputation of passing motions at
one meeting and then rescinding them at the following meeting. Mr. Richards
suggested that Council rescind a previous motion appointing Faye Langmaid,
Manager of Special Projects, as the Municipality’s representative on the Energy From
Waste Advisory Committee and nominate Councillor Woo, with the Director of
Planning Services as an alternate instead, as Ms. Langmaid cannot be held
accountable to the taxpayers. Mr. Richards feels that the Committee should have an
elected official to protect Clarington’s interests. He also suggested that Council revisit
the 2009 motion declaring Clarington a “Willing Host” to the incinerator and declare
Clarington as an “Unwilling Host” to reflect the wishes of the community.
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Mr. Richards also suggested that the Regional Solicitor’s letter which was considered
by Council on January 31, 2011, be sent to Regional Council for direction as he feels
that Regional Council will not support the overtones in the letter and that the
Municipality cannot be faulted for doing its due diligence. Mr. Richards also requested
that Clarington’s Regional Council members show leadership at the Region and
cautioned that as the previous Council failed its residents, he hopes that this Council
does not repeat the same mistakes.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-081-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Items I - 10 and I - 14.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
January 18, 2011.
I - 2 Scott Lewis, Communications Manager, Canada Post Corporation, sharing
the results of the Rural Mail Safety Review in Orono indicating that 276
rural mailboxes passed the assessment, requiring no modification, 142
rural mailboxes required relocation, 101 rural mailboxes will be reassessed
at a later date, 49 rural mailboxes were required to be centralized into
community mailboxes; and 33 customers chose to be centralized into
community mailboxes, and, 9 customers opted for a free post office box;
forwarding a Municipal Fact Sheet on Rural Mail Safety Review; and,
indicating that further information is available by calling 1-866-501-1669 or
visiting www.canadapost.ca/ruralmail.
I - 3 Greg Ashbee, P.Eng, Manager, Infrastructure Environmental Assessment,
GO, A Division of Metrolinx, forwarding a copy of the Notice of Completion
of Environmental Project Report for the Oshawa to Bowmanville GO Train
Service Expansion and Construction of Maintenance Facility in Whitby;
indicating that the study reviewed potential sites for new stations and train
facilities, options for connecting the CN railway corridor with the CP railway
corridor and identified improvements to the existing railway line; advising
that the impact of this transit project was assessed and an Environmental
Project Report (EPR) was prepared; and, advising that the EPR will be
available for public viewing from January 28 to February 28, 2011, at
several locations in the study area and that an electronic copy will be
available for download at www.gotransit.com.
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I - 4 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on January 26, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Nomination/Reaffirmation of Municipal
Representatives on Drinking Water Source Protection Committees:
“a) THAT Regional Council supports the nomination from the Township of
Brock of local Councillor Keith Shier as the new Durham municipal
sector representative to the South Georgian Bay-Lake Simcoe Source
Protection Committee and forwards this nomination to the Chair of the
Lake Simcoe Source Protection Authority for consideration by the
watershed municipalities;
b) THAT Regional Council reaffirms that John Presta, (Director of
Environmental Services Region of Durham Works Department) will
continue as the Region’s representative on the Credit Valley-Toronto-
Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Committee and that
the Chair of the Toronto Region Source Protection Authority be so
advised;
c) THAT Regional Council reaffirms that Bruce Craig (President of
Lakefront Utilities, Town of Cobourg) continue as the municipal sector
representative from the Ganaraska Source Protection Area on the
Trent Conservation Coalition (TCC) Source Protection Committee and
that the Chair of the Lower Trent Source Protection Authority be so
advised;
d) THAT Regional Council supports the ongoing involvement of Regional
staff in municipal, planning and technical working groups assisting the
Source Protection Committees; and
e) THAT a copy of Joint Report No. 2011-J-3 be forwarded to Durham
Region area municipalities for their information.”
I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on January 26, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to polybutylene water service connections in the
Regional Municipality of Durham and an update on remediation:
“a) THAT Report No. 2011-W-5 of the Commissioner of Works be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report No. 2011-W-5 be forwarded to the Cities of
Pickering and Oshawa, the Towns of Ajax and Whitby, and the
Municipality of Clarington.”
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I - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on January 26, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Durham Trail Co-Ordinating Committee (DTCC)
Membership appointments:
“a) THAT Regional Councillor nominee Amy England (Oshawa), and
Municipal Councillor nominee Wilma Wotten (Scugog), be appointed
to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC);
b) THAT Area Municipal Citizen Volunteer appointees Keith Jones
(Oshawa), and Simon Farquhar (Clarington), be confirmed;
c) THAT the appointees be advised of the appointment to the DTCC;
and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2011-P-3 of the Commissioner of Planning
be forwarded to the respective area municipalities.”
I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on January 26, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Environmental Bill of Rights Registry Number 011-
0597 Proposed Environmental Noise Guideline – Noise Assessment
Criteria for Stationary Noise Sources and for Land Use Planning:
“a) THAT Report #2011-P-4 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner’s Report #2011-P-4 be forwarded to
the Area Municipalities for information.”
I - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on January 26, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Quarterly Report on Planning Activities (October 1,
2010 – December 31, 2010):
“a) THAT Report #2011-P-6 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner’s Report #2011-P-6 be forwarded to
all Durham Area Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service,
and Durham Emergency Medical Services for information.”
I - 9 Tracey Tyner Cavanagh, Accessibility Co-ordinator, Office of the Regional
Chair & Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of the Region’s Accessibility Report and Plan 2010-
2011.
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I - 11 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs News Release dated
February 1, 2011, announcing that the Province is providing up to $1
million to Durham Region through the Rural Connections Broadband
program which will provide residents, businesses and institutions with the
infrastructure needed to access high-speed internet by 2012.
I - 12 Tony Wood expressing concern that a change to the Municipal Advertising
Policy to approve newsprint as the method of advertising Municipal
required notices and activities will create additional expense for the
Municipality in the amount of $30,600 per year and suggesting that the
Municipality could sell advertising in Clarington.net as a means to generate
revenue of $45,680.
I - 13 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
Chief Mike Ewles, Durham Regional Police Service advising that on
January 26, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Shared Communications Platform:
“a) THAT the process of defining the technology, selection and
implementation of an interoperable emergency communication system
for the Region and the local municipalities outlined in Report #2011-A-
1 be approved;
b) THAT the multi-year (2011-2014) proposal received from Lansdowne
Technologies Inc. in the amount of $2,308,782.00 (excluding
applicable taxes) for the provision of acquiring a firm to undertake the
project management role to oversee the complete development and
implementation of an interoperable communications platform for
emergency communications within Durham Region Police Service
(DRPS), local municipal fire departments, Ontario Power Generation
(OPG) and various departments within the Region be accepted;
c) THAT the first year financing in the amount of approximately $922,000
be funded as follows:
?$250,000
2010 Emergency Communications Budget
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2010 Durham Regional Police Service Capital
125,000
Reserve
375,000
Sub-Total 2010 Funding
?547,000
2011 Pre Budget Approval of DRPS Capital
Reserve
Total First Year Funding $922,000
With the balance of funding requirements to be part of the 2012 to 2014
Business Plans and Budgets; and
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d) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement with Lansdowne Technologies Inc. covering these
requirements.”
I - 15 Jayme Harper, Vice President, PFLAG Canada Regional Director –
Ontario R4, advising of their upcoming fundraiser event “An Evening of
Hollywood Glamour” to be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Club Carib in
Oshawa in support of the Durham Chapter of PFLAG, a national
organization that speaks for a more accepting Canadian society by
providing support, education and resources on issues of sexual orientation
and gender identity; and, inviting Council to support the event by
purchasing tickets or considering sponsoring or donating a silent auction
item.
I - 10 K. R. (Bob) Malcolmson, C.E.O. & General Manager, and Cris Douglas,
President, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, writing to the
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on January
19, 2011, the City of Oshawa hosted a public meeting on the Highway 407
extension in which the message delivered was that an acceptable
alternative needs to be found or we may all lose, advising that
transportation is a key factor in unleashing Durham’s economic potential,
that the lack of an alternative freeway through the eastern side of the GTA
is a safety issue and that congestion in the GTA could cost the Region up
to $3 billion per year by 2021 in lost productivity; indicating that the issue
has become extremely politicized with respect to all elected officials at all
levels of government; and, recommending the Province put in place an
acceptable alternative that gets Highway 407 to Oshawa and through
Durham Region to Highway 35/115 as expeditiously as possible.
Resolution #C-082-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Item I – 10 from K. R. (Bob) Malcolmson, C.E.O. & General
Manager, and Cris Douglas, President, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce,
with respect to the Highway 407 East Expansion, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
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I - 14 Sally Thurlow expressing concern that the new Council continues to
uphold the non-transparent system of the last Council and allows the
Regional Chair to continue to threaten them into no action on the Host
Community Agreement with more non-transparency; expressing concern
that Council is not listening to delegates; requesting Council to share
whatever inside knowledge they have with new Councillors so they don’t
have to waste any more of their own or their delegates’ time in trying to
defend the people’s wishes against a broken system; and suggesting that
the best outcome is better achieved with everyone working together.
Resolution #C-083-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the comments presented by Sally Thurlow regarding the need for Council to
listen to delegates, share whatever inside knowledge they have with new Councillors,
and suggesting that the best outcome is better achieved with everyone working
together, be endorsed.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-084-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I – 10 from Sally Thurlow, providing comments with
respect to transparency regarding the Energy From Waste Facility, be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-085-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 5 be approved as per the agenda.
“CARRIED”
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D - 1 Jeff Goldman, President and Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer, Durham
Region Home Builders’ Association, inviting Mayor Foster to attend their
dinner meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, and requesting that April
2011 be declared “New Homes Month” in recognition of new home
construction and home ownership as a basic factor in economic progress
and quality of life.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Donna McAllister, Co-Chair, PFLAG Canada Durham Region, requesting
May 17, 2011, be proclaimed “International Day Against
Homophobia/Transphobia” to send a message of tolerance, openness and
hope and to combat homophobia and discrimination based on sexual
orientation, and requesting permission to fly the rainbow flag on one of the
Municipality’s flagpoles.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to fly
the Rainbow Flag)
D - 3 Sharon Ennis requesting Council’s approval to host the 3 rd Annual
“Gabby’s Gift”, Walk for Spina Bifida, a one-of-a-kind fundraising and
awareness initiative from the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association
of Ontario on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the
Newcastle & District Recreation Complex gymnasium; forwarding a copy of
the proposed walk route; and, indicating that an insurance certificate will
be forwarded to the Municipality prior to the event. The correspondence
indicated that the family event will feature games, jumping castles, face
painting and a barbeque and that the walk will start at 2:30 p.m.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from
the Engineering Services Department)
D - 4 Clinton Shane Ekdahl, advising of the importance of the Honey Bee to our
way of life and that honey bees are the cornerstone to the sustainability of
agriculture and stability of the environment; expressing concern with the
disappearance of honey bees in alarming numbers all over the world;
requesting that Council consider initiating a Honey Bee hive on municipal
grounds, in a show of support for the Honey Bee industry, Green
initiatives, biosustainability and an attempt to recoup distressingly
dwindling Honey Bee populations; and, requesting that May 29, 2011 be
declared as the second annual “Day of the Honey Bee”, to raise
awareness and respect for Honey Bees.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 5 Libby Racansky stressing that the focus of the Clarington Strategic Plan
should reflect the community’s needs and capabilities, expressing concern
that from reading the 2007 Plan, the environment is completely missing
from the Vision, Mission Statement, Key Focus, Community Planning
Actions, etc., and suggesting that Council take the natural environment into
consideration.
(Correspondence referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer for consideration in
preparation of the Clarington Strategic
Plan)
D - 6 Lynda Motschenbacher requesting a six-month extension to building
permit 10.0211 for construction of a new single family home at 8535
Ormiston Road; advising that she and her husband are building the new
house on their own and to date have experienced some delays due to
weather (heavy rains, snow, ice, sleet, winds, freezing temperatures, etc.)
and delays in the delivery of materials; outlining work that has been
completed and inspected on the building; and indicating that they
anticipate occupancy of the new house by September 2011.
Resolution #C-086-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Lynda Motschenbacher be granted a 6 month extension for the use of
temporary living quarters at 8535 Ormiston Road subject to signing a further Letter of
Undertaking.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Susan Dickison, Communications Co-ordinator, Durham Region Transit,
advising that appointments to the Durham Region Transit Advisory
Committee (TAC) will be made by the Transit Executive Committee in early
2011; advising that the Committee’s Terms of Reference provide for each
of the eight area municipalities to nominate one (1) public transit user
representing transit stakeholder groups through their use of DRT services
and/or their participation in community groups that access public transit
service in Durham Region; forwarding a copy of an application received
from a citizen within Clarington interested in being appointed as
Clarington’s community representative on the Durham Region Transit
Advisory Committee; and requesting Council’s resolution advising of the
name of Clarington’s nominee on or before February 16, 2011.
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Resolution #C-087-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Bill Howes be nominated as the Municipality of Clarington’s Community
Member representative on the Durham Region Transit Authority.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on January 26, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to GO Transit Rail Service extension from the City of
Oshawa to Bowmanville and construction of a Rail Equipment
Maintenance Facility in the Town of Whitby:
“a) THAT Regional Council urge the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to
re-evaluate the top priority projects in The Big Move document and
reallocate this funding to ‘quick win’ projects such as expediting the
Oshawa to Bowmanville GO Train Service Expansion and
Maintenance Facility in The Regional Municipality of Durham,
including the completion of the ongoing Transit Project Assessment
Process, detailed design, and construction, with all necessary
funding earmarked at an early stage in GO Transit’s Ten Year
Capital Plan;
b) THAT Regional Council request that through the planning and design
of the rail service extension from the City of Oshawa to Bowmanville,
in the Municipality of Clarington, GO Transit:
i) Revise the draft traffic impact studies for each of the proposed
new stations to address comments provided by Regional staff,
so that the access configurations and related Regional
road/intersection improvements needed to accommodate GO
station traffic can be determined;
ii) Prepare a traffic impact study for the proposed Rail Equipment
Maintenance Facility in the Town of Whitby, including
assessment of the impacts of deleting Hopkins Street south of
Victoria Street on the area road network and access to the
surrounding employment lands;
iii) Identify the water and sanitary sewer servicing requirements for
each station site and the Rail Equipment Maintenance Facility,
so The Regional Municipality of Durham can determine the
availability of services and any service upgrades, extensions or
relocations required to accommodate GO Transit’s project;
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iv) Consider the planned Regional road or service improvements
that may be affected by the extension of GO Transit rail
services;
v) Enter into servicing agreements with The Regional Municipality
of Durham, or require contractors to enter into such agreements
on GO Transit’s behalf, to address matters of performance,
maintenance and ownership associated with Regional road or
service improvements that will be undertaken by GO Transit as
part of the extension of GO rail service; and
vi) Be responsible for 100 per cent of the project costs, including
improvements to Regional roads and services that are
necessary to accommodate GO Transit’s project;
c) THAT the City of Oshawa in partnership with Metrolinx, and in
consultation with The Regional Municipality of Durham, be
encouraged to prepare a Mobility Hub Master Plan focused on the
Oshawa Central station, in accordance with the provisions of the
Regional Transportation – The Big Move; and
d) THAT a copy of this resolution and of Report No. 2011-J-5 be
forwarded to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of the
Province of Ontario, the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of
Transportation, Durham MPPs, and the area municipalities in
Durham.”
Resolution #C-088-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham, with respect to GO Transit Rail
Service extension from the City of Oshawa to Bowmanville and construction of a Rail
Equipment Maintenance Facility in the Town of Whitby, be endorsed and that the
Mayor and staff meet with the Province and Metrolinx to ensure that the GO Rail
Service Expansion to Bowmanville be funded for completion at the earliest possible
date.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 Blair Labelle, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax,
writing to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada,
advising that on January 24, 2011, the Town of Ajax adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Community Adjustment Fund Deadline:
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“WHEREAS the Government of Canada has responded to the needs of
municipalities and is enabling the orderly completion of approved
infrastructure stimulus projects under the Economic Action Plan by
extending the funding deadline to October 31, 2011; and,
WHEREAS Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) Intake Two infrastructure
stimulus projects, approved only in June 2010, were not included in the
funding deadline extension announcement; and,
WHEREAS, despite the considerable efforts made by the Town of Ajax,
winter conditions have made it impossible for the Town to complete one of
its two CAF Intake Two projects (the Old Kingston Road Revitalization,
CAF# 20079), by the existing March 31, 2011 deadline; and,
WHEREAS the Town has already notified Prime Minister Harper that, if the
CAF Intake Two funding deadline is not extended, the Town will be
required to bear $500,000 of the project costs originally accepted as the
responsibility of the government of Canada, with such costs being an
unfair burden on the Town during these difficult economic times;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in order to establish
fairness in the completion and funding of all infrastructure stimulus
programs and projects, the Government of Canada announce immediately
that the funding deadline for CAF Intake Two projects will also extended to
October 31, 2011; and,
THAT notice of this resolution be circulated to the Prime Minister, the
Minister of Finance, the Premier of Ontario, Mark Holland, MP, Joe
Dickson, MPP, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the association
of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in the Region of Durham.”
Resolution #C-089-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from the Town of Ajax, with respect to the Community
Adjustment Fund Deadline, be received for information.
“MOTION WITHDRAWN”
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Resolution #C-090-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Town of Ajax, with respect to the Community Adjustment
Fund Deadline, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 7, 2011.
Resolution #C-091-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 7, 2011
be approved, with the exception of Items #1(b), #3, #5, and #9.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-092-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Item #1(b) of Report #1 – Report ESD-003-11 – Newcastle Fire Hall #2 –
Relocation and Construction be tabled until the Council meeting of March 7, 2011.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #3 of Report #1 as
he owns property in downtown Bowmanville, which is referenced in Section 1.2 of
Report PSD-013-11 and left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on
this item.
Item #3
Resolution #C-093-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PSD-013-11 be received; and
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THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
January 20, 2011 for applications A2010-0042 & A2011-0001, and that Staff be
authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of
the Committee of Adjustment.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
Item #5
Resolution #C-094-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Planning Services Department, in cooperation with appropriate staff,
prepare a report on the role that the Host Community Agreement plays in the granting
of the Environmental Assessment for the incinerator; and
THAT a $5000.00 limit on expenses for an independent expert advice be set.
“CARRIED”
Item #9
Resolution #C-095-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report CLD-007-11 be received; and
THAT the proposed Procedural By-law included as Attachment No. 1 to Report
CLD-007-11 be approved with the following amendments:
a) Include wording, similar to the City of Ottawa’s Procedural By-law, prohibiting
Members of Council from using communication devices during Council or
General Purpose and Administration meetings, exclusive of meeting
recesses;
b) Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2. and 4.2.3. of the proposed Procedural By-law be
amended, to add the following at the end of each of the three sections:
“and that said meeting shall only be held within the Municipality of
Clarington.”; and
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c) Sections 10.13.12 and 10.13.13 of the proposed Procedural By-law be
amended to replace the word “Mayor” with “Chair” with regard to recorded
vote.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING”
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-096-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-095-11 be amended such that the proposed
Procedural By-law be amended to provide that all meetings, both closed and open
sessions, be recorded by audio recording equipment.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-097-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Part (b) of the foregoing Resolution #C-095-11 be amended to add the words
“preference be given” prior to the words “that said meeting”.
“CARRIED”
The foregoing Resolution #C-095-11 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
There was no Business Arising from Notice of Motion considered under this
Section of the Agenda.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-098-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the presentation of Rick Lea, Executive Director, Durham Region Local Training
Board, be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-099-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-015 and 2011-016
2011-015 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plans
40M-2316 from Part Lot Control
2011-016 Being a by-law to govern the proceedings of the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington, its General Purpose and Administration
Committee and Special Committees, and to repeal By-law 2007-227,
as amended; and
THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
“CARRIED”
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Neal and Councillor Traill gave notice that they will be introducing the
following motion at the next Council meeting:
“WHEREAS s. 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (“the Act”), permits
municipalities to pass by-laws respecting the health, safety and well-being of persons;
WHEREAS s. 128 of the Act permits municipalities to prohibit and regulate with
respect to public nuisances, including matters that, in the opinion of council, are or
could become or cause public nuisances;
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WHEREAS the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada have gathered
research and prepared reports on fine particulate matter and its serious harm to
human health, but have not passed air regulations that focus on fine particulate
matter, evaluate together ambient conditions and new emissions, assess the human
and public health impacts of such conditions, or limit cumulative concentrations; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington considers it appropriate
and in the public interest to prevent or reduce adverse effects to its residents and
public health due to fine particulate matter in the Municipality of Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Staff be authorized to retain consultants and experts to help develop guidance
documents for general assessment and air modeling; and
2. Staff be directed to, in consultation with the general public, draft a by-law with
respect to the regulation of fine particulate matter.”
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Novak requested that the staff ensure that hand-outs provided by
presenters and delegates are distributed to all Members of Council.
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-100-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-017, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
th
on the 14 day of February, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
“CARRIED”
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-101-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
MAY R
"CARRIED"