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Report To: Council Report Number: GGR-009-20
Date of Meeting: June 15, 2020
Report Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of June 1, 2020
Recommendations:
1.Receive for Information
(a) 9.1 Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area
dated April 14, 2020
(b) 9.2 Christopher Schueler, Project Manager, AECOM, Regarding
Highway 401 Bridge Rehabilitations in Clarington, Detail
Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study
(c) 9.3 Stephanie Allman, Regulatory Coordinator - Regulatory
Affairs, Enbridge Gas Inc., Regarding Notice of Application
for Harmonized System Expansion Surcharge, Temporary
Connection Surcharge and Hourly Allocation Factor
(d) 9.4 Gretchen Gordon, Senior Lead Liaison - Ontario, Public
Affairs & Communications, TC Energy, Regarding Mainline
Valve (MLV) 135, Clarington, Hydrostatic Testing
(e) 9.5 Memo from Steve Brake, Acting Director of Operations and
George Acorn, Director of Community Services, Regarding
Report CSD-008-19 Single Use Plastics in Municipal
Buildings
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(f) CSD-005-20 Sponsorship Application #S20-19 from Sharon Payton
(g) CAO-013-20 Service Delivery Review Update - Tourism
(i) CAO-014-20 Service Delivery Review Update – Animal Shelter Services
2. Universal Basic Income
That the following resolution from Jeff Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee
Services/Deputy Clerk, City of Kitchener, regarding Universal Basic Income, be
endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington:
Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 declared
COVID-19 a pandemic, pointing to the growing number of cases of the
coronavirus illness around the world and the sustained risk of further global
spread;
And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province of
Ontario and the City of Kitchener have declared a state of emergency under
the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act;
And whereas the City of Kitchener has approved the Early Economic
Support Plan, which provides financial and economic support measures to
help reduce the financial strain on citizens and businesses during the
COVID-19 pandemic;
And whereas Statistics Canada has reported that the unemployment rate
has risen to 7.8 per cent, with 1,011,000 jobs lost in March 2020, and that
the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the employment of 3.1 million
Canadians;
And whereas the Federal government has announced $82 billion in relief
funding for the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, utilizing tax deferrals,
subsidies, loans, and credits to support citizens, businesses, and industries;
And whereas according to a 2018 Parliamentary Budget Office report, a
Canada-wide basic income of the type previously piloted in Ontario would
have an annual net cost of $44 billion;
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And whereas a universal basic income would likely have many positive
effects, including reducing poverty, reducing strain on health care and social
assistance systems, supporting businesses and the economy, reducing
crime, as well as reducing administrative complexity and creating efficiencies
for those in need of financial and economic support measures;
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of Kitchener
urges the Ontario Provincial government to pursue a partnership with
the Federal government for the establishment of a universal basic
income;
Be It Finally Resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Right
Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Premier of
Ontario; the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario; the Local Members of Provincial Parliament;
and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
3. Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment (ORNA)
That Report EGD-010-20 be received;
That the Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment be approved as a guide for the
future provision of outdoor recreation facilities;
That Staff be directed to report back before summer break on capital improvements
to Stuart Park Tennis Courts, and other tennis courts in Clarington and other
infrastructure projects which may be included within related budgetary allowances,
to enhance user experience; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-010-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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4. Correspondence Item 9.6 - Memo from Ron Albright, Acting
Director of Engineering Services, Regarding Robert Adams
and Prestonvale Road Intersection Update
That Correspondence Item 9.6 be received; and
That Staff be directed to install an all-way stop sign at the intersection of Robert
Adams and Prestonvale Road.
5. CSD-005-20 2020 Community Event Sponsorship Requests –
Intake 2 (Spring)
That Report CSD-005-20 be received; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-005-20, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
6. Autism Home Base Durham
That the Sponsorship Application, from Autism Home Base Durham, for the Fall
Family Symposium 2020, be approved in the amount of $1,000.
7. Big Brothers Big Sisters
That the Sponsorship Application, from Big Brothers Big Sisters, for a fall event, be
approved in the amount of $2,000.
8. Canadian Cancer Society
That the Sponsorship Application, from Canadian Cancer Society, be maintained in
the amount of $2,000.
9. Clarington AAA Peewee Team
That no refund be requested from the Clarington AAA Peewee Team for their
Sponsorship amount.
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10. Epilepsy Durham
That the Sponsorship Application, from Epilepsy Durham, be approved in the
amount of $2,000, with the requirement to return the amount if the event is deferred
to 2021.
11. Newtonville Community Hall
That the Sponsorship Application, from Newtonville Community Hall, for a fall
event, be approved in the amount of $1,000.
12. Newcastle Memorial Arena Board
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-01, from Newcastle Memorial Arena Board,
be approved in the amount of $2,000.
13. Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-06, from Bowmanville Memorial Hospital
Foundation, be approved in the amount of $2,000.
14. Grandview Children’s Foundation
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-07, from Grandview Children's Foundation,
be approved in the amount of $2,000.
15. Bethesda House
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-08, from Bethesda House, be approved in
the amount of $600.00.
16. Tyrone Community Centre
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-09, from Tyrone Community Centre, be
approved in the amount of $500.00.
17. Newcastle BIA
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-10, from Newcastle BIA, be approved in the
amount of $2,000.
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18. Soper Valley Model Railroad
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-11, from Soper Valley Model Railroad, be
approved in the amount of $800.00.
19. Carion Fenn Foundation
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-13, from Carion Fenn Foundation, be
approved in the amount of $500.00.
20. Newcastle Village and District Horticultural Society
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-14, from Newcastle Village and District
Historical Society, be approved in the amount of $1,000.
21. St. Paul’s United Church
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-15, from St. Paul's United Church, be
approved in the amount of $1.000.
22. Oshawa Ski Club o/a Brimacombe
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-16, from Oshawa Ski Club o/a
Brimacombe, be approved in the amount of $1,000.
23. Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-18, from Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade,
be approved in the amount of $2,000.
24. Appointment to the Newcastle Arena Board
That Report CLD-008-20 be received;
That Jim Vinson be appointed to the Newcastle Arena Board for a term ending
December 31, 2022, or until a successor is appointed; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-008-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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25. FND-014-20 Durham Purchasing Co-operative Asphalt
Registry
That Report FND-014-20 be received;
That Innovative Surface Solutions, with a total bid amount for the initial one year
term of $128,107.85 (Net HST Rebate), and a potential contract value of
$463,879.11 (Net HST Rebate) for three years, being the lowest responsible bidder
for delivery of High Performance Cold Mix Asphalt, meeting all terms, conditions
and specifications of Tender C2020-019, be awarded the Asphalt Registry for the
Municipality of Clarington’s requirements of High Performance Cold Mix Asphalt;
That, subject to Council approving recommendation 2, the Purchasing Manager in
consultation with the Acting Director of Operations be given the authority to extend
the contract with Innovative Surface Solutions for up to two additional one year
terms;
That Coco Paving Inc., with a total bid amount for the initial one year term of
$28,309.63 (Net HST Rebate), and a potential contract value of $84,928.89 (Net
HST Rebate) for three years, being the lowest responsible bidder for the supply of
HL3 Hot Mix and Driveway Mix Asphalt within a reasonable distance to allow for
pickup and application, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender
C2020-019, be awarded the Asphalt Registry for the Municipality of Clarington’s
requirements of HL3 Hot Mix and Driveway Mix Asphalt;
That, subject to Council approving recommendation 4, the Purchasing Manager in
consultation with the Acting Director of Operations be given the authority to extend
the contract with Coco Paving for up to two additional one year terms; and
That the funds expended for high performance cold mix asphalt in the amount of
$128,107.85 and HL3 hot mix and driveway mix asphalt in the amount of
$28,309.63 be funded by the Municipality from the approved budget allocation as
follows:
Description Account Number Amount
Pavement Patch 100-36-381-10255-7112 $156,417.48
That all interested parties listen in Report FND-014-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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26. Rout and Crack Seal Repairs
That Report FND-015-20 be received;
That Pavetech Ottawa Ltd. with an annual bid amount of $76,669.00 (Net HST
Rebate) being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of tender CL2020-12 be awarded the contract for an initial one-year
term for Rout and Crack Seal Repairs, as required by the Operations Department;
That, pending satisfactory performance, the Purchasing Manager, in consultation
with the Acting Director of Operations, be given the authority to extend the contract
for this service for up to four additional one-year terms;
That the funds required for this project in the amount of $76,669.00 (Net HST
Rebate) be funded by the Municipality as follows:
Description Account Number Amount
Hrdtop Mntce / Pavment Resurf. /
Contract
100-36-381-10250-7163 $76,669
That all interested parties listed in Report FND-015-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
27. Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve
Funds for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
That Report FND-016-20 be received; and
That a copy of this report be posted on the Municipality’s website.
28. Supply and Installation of Four New Playgrounds
That Report FND-017-20 be received;
That Play Power with a bid amount of $136,532.00 (Net HST Rebate) being the
lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2019-16 be
awarded the contract for the supply and installation of Gatehouse Parkette in
Courtice and Orono Park, as required by the Operations Department;
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That Play KSL with a bid amount of $137,228.00 (Net HST Rebate) being the
lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2019-16 be
awarded the contract for the supply and installation of Landerville Parkette in
Bowmanville and Moyse Parkette in Courtice, as required by the Operations
Department;
That the funds required for this project in the amount of $273,760.00 (Net HST
Rebate) be funded by the Municipality as follows:
Description Account Number Amount
2019 Park Furniture Equipment 110-36-325-83644-7401 $273,418
2020 Park Furniture Equipment 110-36-325-83644-7401 $342
That all interested parties listed in Report FND-017-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
29. Actions to Support Municipalities and the Development of a
Green Economy
Whereas all levels of government have taken unprecedented steps to ensure the
health and well-being of Canadians during the COVID-19 public health emergency,
which has resulted in a significant economic slowdown;
And whereas climate change and environmental degradation will continue to be
ongoing threats to the health and well-being of Canadians during, and after, the
COVID-19 public health emergency;
And whereas governments will play an important role in restarting the economy
following the COVID-19 public health emergency to ensure the prosperity and well-
being of our communities;
And whereas the restart of the economy provides a unique leadership opportunity
for governments to expedite the transition to environmentally sustainable economic
activities that are prosperous and healthy for people and the natural environment;
And whereas investing in a clean economy has many benefits that contribute to the
health and well-being of people including: increased air and water quality;
technological innovation; energy-supply security through increased energy
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diversity; reduced fuel costs; new employment opportunities; and healthier natural
areas;
And whereas the Municipality of Clarington has helped to create and endorse the
Durham Community Energy Plan, which outlines a strategy to respond to climate
change while providing over 7,000 new jobs each year, reducing greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions by 70%, reducing overall household energy expenses, and
returning $40 billion in energy savings and revenue to the economy in Durham from
local energy generation by 2050;
And whereas the Municipality of Clarington is already taking actions to protect the
environment and respond to climate change by implementing Priority Green
development standards and an Energy Conservation and Demand Management
Plan, developing the Clarington Climate Action Plan, participating in the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities’ Partners for Climate Protection Program, and declaring
a climate emergency to expedite climate action;
Now therefore be it resolved:
That Mayor Foster, on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington, respectfully request
that the Federal and Provincial governments take the following actions to support
municipalities and the development of a green economy following the COVID-19
public health emergency:
Invest in programs that reduce GHG emissions and create jobs by helping
residents and businesses retrofit existing homes and buildings and construct new
homes and buildings that are energy efficient and resilient to climate change.
• Invest in the restoration of forests, streams, rivers, wetlands, and coastal
ecosystems, which provide a wide variety of ecological goods and services,
such as clean air and water, long term carbon storage, and natural habitats.
• Invest in accessible public transit systems in rural and urban areas to help
reduce GHG emissions and provide essential transportation.
• Invest in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, which enables inexpensive
non-polluting mobility and supports public health through physical activity.
• Create a federal Environmental Bill of Rights, that articulates a person’s right
to clean air, water and a healthy natural environment.
• Divest from the fossil fuel industry to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate
climate change.
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• Invest in local renewable energy production, transmission and storage, to
reduce GHG emissions and household energy expenses and create high
quality new jobs in manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and recycling.
• Invest in the local agricultural sector to lower GHG emissions associated
with food distribution, create local jobs, and increase local food security.
• Invest in waste reduction initiatives that reduce the amount of household
waste that is being added to landfills and burned in waste incinerators
• Invest in Canadian industries that are seeking solutions to climate change
and environmental damage and contributing to public well-being.
• Provide financial aid to municipalities and businesses to support initiatives
that create local jobs, provide local services, increase local food security,
implement sustainable business practices, and increase resilience to climate
change.
• That this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) for
circulation to municipalities with a request for endorsement;
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Erin O’Toole, MP
(Durham), Honourable Philip Lawrence MP (Northumberland-Peterborough South),
Lindsey Park, MPP (Durham), David Piccini, MPP (Northumberland-Peterborough
South); and
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham and Durham
area municipalities for endorsement.
30. Appointment to St. Mays Community Relations Committee
That Councillor Zwart be appointed as the Council Representative to the St. Marys
Community Relations Committee.