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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGG Report 2018-09-04 General Government Committee Report to Council Page 1 Report to Council Meeting of September 17, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________ Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of Tuesday, September 4, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________ Recommendations: 1. Receive for Information (a) 8.1 Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Authority dated June 12, 2018 (b) 8.2 Minutes of the Newcastle Business Improvement Authority dated June 14, 2018, July 12, 2018 and August 9, 2018. (c) 8.3 Minutes of Tyrone Community Centre dated May 16, 2018 and June 20, 2018 (d) 8.4 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated June 21, 2018 (e) 8.5 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade, Regarding Economic Development Activity Report January 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018 (f) 9.4 Ulli Watkiss, City Clerk, City of Toronto, Regarding Immediate Steps to Address Gun Violence (g) ESD-007-18 Emergency Services Activity Report - Q2 2018 (h) COD-028-18 Contract Awards During Council Recess (i) FND-013-18 Financial Update as at June 30, 2018 (j) CAO-010-18 Strategic Plan 2015-2018 Final Report 2. Ryan Paquette, Project Coordinator, R.W. Tomlinson Limited – MTO - Hwy #115 Culverts Noise By-law Exemption Request That the request of Ryan Paquette, Project Coordinator, R.W. Tomlinson Limited for an exemption to the Municipality’s Noise By-law 2007-071 for Hwy #115 Culverts Construction from September 7, 2018 until October 31, 2018, be approved. General Government Committee Report to Council For Council Meeting of September 17, 2018 Page 2 3. Andrew Brouwer, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, Regarding Addressing Affordable Accessible Housing Needs in Ontario That the following City of Oshawa resolution, regarding Addressing Affordable Accessible Housing Needs in Ontario, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas on May 14, 2018, Oshawa City Council held its annual special meeting to allow the public the opportunity to provide their views and/or concerns regarding accessibility issues; and, Whereas a number of public comments received at this meeting related to the need to consider providing more accessible housing units including those that are affordable; and, Whereas there is a need to consider such matters as providing accessible model home designs/concepts in new home sales office and to advance a discussion on providing more flexible and universal housing designs that can allow seniors and others that’s have accessibility challenges over time to be able to age in place without the need to move; and, Whereas it is important to ask the Province to consult with the building and development industry and municipalities to see if there are ways to advance the affordable accessible housing discussion to address the needs of Ontario residents including a review of the Ontario Building Code as appropriate; Therefore be it resolved: That the Province of Ontario be requested to consult with the building and development industry and municipalities to determine practical and appropriate ways to address the affordable accessible housing needs in Ontario which may include a review of the Ontario Building Code; and, That the City’s Chief Building Official be requested to advance the discussion of affordable accessible housing matters related to the Ontario Building Code at the Large Municipalities Chief Building Officials Forum; and, That a copy of this resolution be provided to the Premier of Ontario, all M.P.P.s in the Region of Durham, the Region of Durham, all local General Government Committee Report to Council For Council Meeting of September 17, 2018 Page 3 municipalities in the Region of Durham, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Building Industry and Land Development Association, the City’s Building Industry Liaison Team, the Ontario Association of Architects, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association and the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario. 4. Stephen Covey, Chief of Police and Chief of Security Officer, CN, Regarding Rail Safety Week That the following CN resolution, regarding Rail Safety Week be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas Public - Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada and the United States from September 23 to 29, 2018; Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens; Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness; and Whereas CN has requested Council to adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including the Municipality of Clarington; and It is hereby resolved to support national Public - Rail Safety Week, to be held from September 23 to 29, 2018. 5. Rainbow Crosswalks That Report EGD-015-18 be received; That the location for the Rainbow crosswalk be the South leg of the all way stop intersection of Apple Blossom Blvd. and Mearns Ave.; That 50% of the funding come from the Municipality’s annual budget with the other 50% of the funding come from the requesting group; That the Municipality of Clarington’s cost sharing, be referred to the 2019 Budget for consideration; and General Government Committee Report to Council For Council Meeting of September 17, 2018 Page 4 That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-015-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. GO Transit Newcastle Village - Annual Status Update That Report EGD-016-18 be received; That the demolition of the former fire hall in the Village of Newcastle be further delayed to continue to allow GO Transit to use the property as a turnaround until such time as Durham Region Transit is able to provide a local service that ensures continuity for residents; That Staff be directed to continue to work with Durham Region Transit to define future growth patterns and establish appropriate service levels; That Staff be directed to report back to Council in the summer of 2019 on the progress of our discussions; and That scheduling of the demolition of the former fire hall in Newcastle be revisited at that time. 7. Municipal Wide Whistle Cessation Study That Report EGD-017-18 be received; That the Municipal Wide Whistle Cessation Study be referred to the Municipality’s 2019 budget; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-017-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 8. Proposed Amendment to Emergency Management By-law 2018-010 That Report ESD-006-18 be received; and That the draft amending By-Law (Attachment 1 to Report ESD-006-18), being a by- law to amend the Emergency Management By-law 2018-010 regarding the appointment of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC) by the Municipality of Clarington, and the deletion of Section 2.8 in its entirety, be approved. General Government Committee Report to Council For Council Meeting of September 17, 2018 Page 5 9. Amendment to Procedural By-law That Report CLD-019-18 be received; and That the draft By-law attached to Report CLD-019-18, being an amending by-law to the Procedural By-law, 2015-029 be approved to include a clause to address circumstances where notice is received from the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal LPAT) that gives Council the opportunity to make a new decision in respect of an Official Plan or Zoning By-law. 10. 2018/2019 Insurance Program That Report FND-012-18 be received; That the general insurance placement, in conjunction with the other member municipalities of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, with the Frank Cowan Company for an integrated pooling arrangement that includes integrated insurance coverages and common self-retention deductible levels for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, at an approximate cost to Clarington of $932,094 be confirmed; and That the purchase of cyber liability coverage through the Frank Cowan Company at a cost of $20,000 be confirmed. 11. Exceptional Compensation Policy B8 Update That Report CAO-011-18 be received; and That the updated Policy B8 (Attachment 3 to Report CAO-011-18) be approved. 12. Tourism Service Delivery Review That Report CAO-012-18 be received; That Council endorse the establishment of Tourism Stakeholders Advisory Committee and that staff report back with Terms of Reference for such Committee; That Council endorse the development of a Tourism Strategy including a Digital Marketing Strategy; and That staff continue to consider other opportunities for service improvement identified in WSCS Consulting Inc.’s Clarington Tourism Service Delivery Review. General Government Committee Report to Council For Council Meeting of September 17, 2018 Page 6 13. Clarington Best Ideas Contest That staff be directed to investigate and report to Council in 2019 on the consideration of a “Clarington’s Best Ideas” contest, with a view to solicit input from our residents on simple, practical measures that could be implemented to enhance our communities and the quality of life. 14. Bell Canada That Bell Canada be advised that if all outstanding repairs are not made to holes and sod within 10 days, consent will be withheld for further use of municipal roadways and road allowances; and That Bell Canada shall ensure that the affected grass shall be repaired with sod. 15. Elections Signs – Amending Placement Restrictions That where there is a sidewalk, the sight triangle for the boulevard shall be measured 3 metres from the intersection of the driveway and the road.