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Council Minutes
Date: June 15, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Present by Electronic Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor
Means: J. Jones, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor
M. Zwart
Staff Present: A. Greentree, M. Chambers
Staff Present by A. Allison, G. Acorn, R. Albright, S. Brake, F. Langmaid,
Electronic Means: R. Maciver, M. Marano, T. Pinn, G. Weir
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Hooper led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Hooper recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
4. Declaration of Interest
Councillor Jones declared an indirect interest in in Item 13 of the General
Government Committee Report regarding Report CSD-005-20, regarding the
2020 Community Event Sponsorship Requests - Intake 2 (Spring) for the
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Councillor Neal declared an indirect interest in Item 6 of the General Government
Committee Report, regarding Report CSD-005-20, regarding the 2020
Community Sponsorship Requests for Autism Home Base Durham.
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Councillor Zwart declared a direct interest in Report FND-018-20 regarding
COVID-19 Financial Support Update (Unfinished Business 14.1), Section 9
Business Improvement Areas.
Councillor Zwart declared a direct interest in Item 7 of the Planning and
Development Committee Report, regarding Reopening of Hair Salons.
Mayor Foster declared an indirect interest in in Item 13 of the General
Government Committee Report regarding Report CSD-005-20 regarding the
2020 Community Event Sponsorship Requests - Intake 2 (Spring) for the
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation.
5. Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
6. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
6.1 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council dated May 25, 2020
Resolution # C-259-20
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on May 25, 2020, be
approved.
Carried
7. Presentations
None
8. Delegations
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # C-260-20
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Agenda be altered to considered matter of Report PSD-041-19
Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design
Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War
Camp 30 —Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan, at this time; and
That the matter of Report PSD-041-19, be lifted from the table.
Carried
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13.1 Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design
Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School
and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No 121 to the Clarington
Official Plan
Resolution # C-261-20
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design
Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and
WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official
Plan, be referred to the June 29, 2020 Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
Carried
Alter the Agenda
12.1 - Confidential Report LGL-005-20, Camp 30 Option Agreement
Resolution # C-262-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Agenda be altered to consider Confidential Report LGL-005-20 - Camp
30 Option Agreement, at this time; and
That Confidential Report LGL-005-20 be referred to the June 29, 2020 Planning
and Development Committee meeting.
Carried
8.1 Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision
for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former
Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — OPA
Amendment No 121 (Agenda Item 13.1)
Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, was present via electronic mean regarding
Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master
Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII
Prison of War Camp 30 — OPA Amendment No 121 (Agenda Item 13.1). Mr.
Daniell noted that he submitted correspondence outlining Kaitlin's concerns and
the reasons for requesting the Report to be referred. He noted that he is here to
discuss the Municipally initiated OPA 121. Mr. Daniell noted there are several
restrictions which include not being able to build more 700 units, being within 100
meters of a road, or in close proximity to heritage sites. Mr. Daniell stated that
this Municipally initiated Official Plan Amendment is unnecessary and will limit
development. He explained that they worked hard to put together a team create
the proposed development that respects heritage, includes diverse affordable
homes and includes senior housing. Mr. Daniell stated that they would like to
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bring their proposal forward to Council and move forward and he feels Staff is
trying to prevent them from doing this. He explained that he is frustrated and
upset as they have developed a plan and a report which includes 100 acres and
70% of that land is open space and parkland. Mr. Daniell believes both the
Members of Council and the members of the public should be aware of the
options available. He concluded by asking for their proposal to be considered
and that both options (Kaitlin's and OPA 121) be presented in order to allow the
Members of Council to make the right decision for the land. Mr. Daniell
answered questions from the Members of Council.
8.2 Stuart McReynolds regarding Report PSD-019-20, Applications by Kaleido
Corp (formerly Landmark -Newcastle Ltd) to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to
Permit a 15 Unit Townhouse Development at the South -East Corner of Mill
Street and Robert Street in Newcastle
Stuart McReynolds was present via electronic means regarding Report
PSD-019-20, Applications by Kaleido Corp (formerly Landmark -Newcastle Ltd) to
Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a 15 Unit Townhouse Development at the
South -East Corner of Mill Street and Robert Street in Newcastle. He noted that
he is a local resident that will be impacted by this development. Mr. McReynolds
acknowledged and thanked Councillor Zwart for taking the time to meet with
some of the residents at the proposed site. He noted that he is concerned with
the restrictions of the format of the public meeting being an online format. Mr.
McReynolds added that two years ago when this application was brought to
Committee there were many residents who spoke to the proposed
development. He has spoken to many residents who have expressed concerns
and a petition has been started for residents who are in opposition to the
development. Mr. McReynolds noted some of the comments in the petition
include concerns with increased traffic, density, height, lowering of property
values and that the development does not fit in the with the existing
neighbourhood. He continued by stating he does not feel this development
aligns with Clarington's Official Plan as it does not respect character of the
neighbourhood design. Mr. McReynolds noted this type of higher density
development is better suited on a local corridor which has access to public
transit. He added that the applicant has asked of many variances for this
development. Mr. McReynolds explained that he has many safety concerns
including increased traffic, the trees restricting site lines and that this is a school
zone. He added that he is also concern with the access to the development and
the increase population of the nearby school. Mr. McReynolds also noted that
accessibility plans should be considered as he feels there are not enough
accessible parking spots. He added that the current public land is an eye sore
and current owner does not maintain the property. Residents need to complain
to have the lawn maintained and he is concerned this will carry through to the
development. Mr. McReynolds concluded by encouraging the Members of
Council to table the application and give the residents an opportunity to
participate and, if the development is to continue it is with something that fits
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more with the neighbourhood design. He answered questions from the Members
of Council.
8.3 Peter Van Loan, Aird and Berlis, Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for
Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former
Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — OPA
Amendment No 121 (Agenda Item 13.1)
Peter Van Loan, Aird and Berlis, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master
Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII
Prison of War Camp 30 — OPA Amendment No 121 (Agenda Item 13.1). Mr. Van
Loan asked for the Official Plan Amendment 121 to be deferred until the property
owners' proposal can be considered by the Members of Council. He explained
that there is a generous donation of parkland which exceeds the amount required
under the Planning Act. Mr. Van Loan explained that a planning application was
submitted on May 21, 2020 which reflects the donation of the parkland. He
explained that the Municipality and property owner need to work together and
asked for the Municipality to fully consider the owners' plans. Mr. Van Loan
stated that the Members of Council have the duty to act fairly and in order to do
that all of the relevant information needs to be reviewed. He asked for the
Members of Council to direct Staff to defer the proposed Official Plan
Amendment until the property owners' plan can be reviewed. Mr. Van Loan
noted that he is very supportive of heritage preservation and restoration. He
explained that all of the facts are needed to make an informed decision and that
Official Plan Amendment 121 is based on the DTHA Design Study. Mr. Van
Loan explained that his clients have made a serious commitment and they are
looking to provide a development which includes high quality senior housing. He
added they have transferred parkland and cash contributions in the
agreement. Mr. Van Loan stated that the conditions of the agreement have been
fulfilled and if OPA 121 is adopted the conditions will not longer be satisfied. He
concluded by asking for the property owners' application to be circulated so an
informed decision can be made. Mr. Van Loan answered questions from the
Members of Council.
Recess
Resolution # C-263-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Council recess for 5 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:18 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Members of Council continued to ask questions of Mr. Van Loan.
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8.4 Neil Moore regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to Permit a
Block of 17 Townhouse Units at 1668 Nash Road in Courtice (Item 3 of the
Planning and Development Committee Report)
Neil Moore was present via electronic means regarding Draft Plan of Subdivision
and Rezoning to Permit a Block of 17 Townhouse Units at 1668 Nash Road in
Courtice (Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report). He noted
that he is a local resident, and both Courtice North and Courtice Secondary
School's are in his neighbourhood. Mr. Moore is concerned that the maps in the
Report do not show the elevation change on Nash Road and this could be
dangerous when turning onto Nash Road from Richfield Square. He added that
safety measures have already been put in place, including signs to reduce the
speeds and a traffic lights. Mr. Moore is concerned that the corner of the
development is near a bus stop and this will become a danger due to
construction in the area. Mr. Moore noted that he is concerned with construction
dust and debris. He asked for the trees to be maintained and for access to
Richfield Square to restricted. Mr. Moore added that if the trees need to be taken
down that they are replaced with new trees. He continued by noting he is
concerned with additional traffic, lack of accessible parking spaces, noise
pollution, and that the development will result in increased on street parking. Mr.
Moore concluded by asking for quarterly traffic studies to be submitted,
construction vehicles prohibited from parking or using Richfield Square, street
cleaned on a regular basis, and all roads that are cut to be fully re -paved. He
answered questions from the Members of Council.
9. Communications — Receive for Information
9.3 Steve Clark, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding a
Message with Respect to the Planning Act
Resolution # C-264-20
Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Correspondence Items 9.1 to 9.3 be received for information with the
exception of Items 9.1 and 9.2.
Carried
9.1 Guy W. Giorno, Integrity Commissioner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP,
regarding Council Members and Alleged By-law Infractions
Resolution # C-265-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Correspondence Item 9.1 be referred back to Staff to enquire if Members of
Council are permitted to follow up with Municipal Law Enforcement staff on
whether a matter has been rectified, and if not why; and
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That a policy detailing Council's role in enforcement be developed.
Carried
9.2 Confidential Memo from Robert Maciver, Municipal Solicitor, regarding
Potential Acquisition of Land
Resolution # C-266-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Correspondence Item 9.2, be referred to the end of the Agenda to be
considered during Closed Session.
Carried
10. Communications — Direction
10.1 Memo from Trevor Pinn, Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Proposed
Amendments to Property Tax Relief Program
10.2 Memo from Trevor Pinn, Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Report
FND-018-20 — Draft CIP By-law
10.3 Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation regarding Community Vision for Jury
Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario
Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No
121 to the Clarington Official Plan
10.4 Bernice Norton, President, ACO Clarington, regarding Community Vision
for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former
Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 —
Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan
10.5 Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation, regarding Community Vision for
Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former
Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 —
Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan
10.6 Linda Rohr regarding Report PSD-019-20, Applications by Kaleido Corp
(formerly Landmark -Newcastle Ltd) to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to
Permit a 15 Unit Townhouse Development at the South -East Corner of Mill
Street and Robert Street in Newcastle
10.7 Memo from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning regarding
Temporary Patios in response to COVID-19 Re -Openings
10.9 Peter Van Loan, Aird and Berlis, Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for
Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former
Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — OPA
Amendment No 121
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10.11 Bob Schickedanz, Far Sight Homes, regarding Report PSD-041-19
Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design
Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of
War Camp 30 Amendment 121 to COPA
Resolution # C-267-20
Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That Correspondence Item 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.11 be approved, on consent with
the exception of Item 10.8 as follows:
That Correspondence Item 10.1, Memo from Trevor Pinn, Director of
Finance/Treasurer regarding Proposed Amendments to Property Tax
Relief Program, be referred to the consideration of Unfinished Business
Item 14.1 - Report FND-018-20.
That Correspondence Item 10.2, Memo from Trevor Pinn, Director of
Finance/Treasurer regarding Draft CIP By-law, be referred to the
consideration of Unfinished Business Item 14.1 - Report FND-018-20.
That Correspondence Item 10.3, from Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation,
regarding Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban
Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario Boys Training
School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No 121 to the
Clarington Official Plan, be referred to the consideration of the Report at
the June 29, 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
That Correspondence Item 10.4, from Bernice Norton, President, ACO
Clarington, regarding Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury
Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario
Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No
121 to the Clarington Official Plan, be referred to the consideration of the
Report at the June 29, 2020 Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
That Correspondence Item 10.5, from Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands
Foundation, regarding Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury
Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario
Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No
121 to the Clarington Official Plan, be referred to the consideration of the
Report at the June 29, 2020 Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
That Correspondence Item 10.6 from Linda Rohr regarding Report
PSD-019-20, Applications by Kaleido Corp (formerly Landmark -Newcastle
Ltd) to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a 15 Unit Townhouse
Development at the South -East Corner of Mill Street and Robert Street in
Newcastle, be referred to Item 6 of the Planning and Development
Committee Report.
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That Correspondence Item 10.7 from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of
Planning regarding Temporary Patios in response to COVID-19 Re -
Openings, be referred to the consideration of Item 2 of the Planning and
Development Committee Report.
That Correspondence Item 10.9, from Peter Van Loan, Aird and Berlis,
regarding Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban
Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario Boys Training
School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No 121 to the
Clarington Official Plan, be referred to the consideration of the Report at
the June 29, 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
That Correspondence Item 10.11, Bob Schickedanz, Far Sight Homes,
regarding Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban
Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario Boys Training
School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No 121 to the
Clarington Official Plan, be referred to the consideration of the Report at
the June 29, 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
Carried
10.8 John Currey, Earth Boring Co. Limited, regarding a Request for Exemption
to By -Law 2007-071 - Noise By-law
Resolution # C-268-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That request form John Currey, Earth Boring Co. for an exemption to the
Municipality's Noise By-law 2007-071 for Road Tunnelling at Rudell Rd and
Sunset Blvd in Newcastle, be approved.
Carried as Amended, see following motion
Resolution # C-269-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the foregoing Resolution #C-268-20 be amended by adding the following at
the end:
"That the authority be delegated to the Director of Engineering to revoke
the exemption to the By-law if necessary."
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-268-20 was then put a vote and carried as
amended.
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10.10 Memo from Andy Allison, CAO, regarding Application Intake Window for
Infrastructure Canada's Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF)
Resolution # C-270-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Correspondence Item 10.10, Memo from Andy Allison, CAO, regarding
Application Intake Window for Infrastructure Canada's Disaster Mitigation and
Adaptation Fund (DMAF), be received for information.
Carried
10.12 Thomas Sheehan, Enniskillen General Store regarding for Municipal
Approval to Sell Alcohol Holidays
10.13 Rahim Ramal, Hampton General Store, regarding for Municipal Approval to
Sell Alcohol Holidays
Resolution # C-271-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That correspondence items 10.12 and 10.13, being requests from Enniskillen
General Store and Hampton General Store for Municipal approval to sell alcohol
on the following holidays be approved; and
Canada Day Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Civic Holiday I Monday, August 3, 2020
Labour Day
Monday, September 7, 2020
Thanksgiving
Monday, October 12, 2020
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2020
That approval be granted for any other existing licenced LCBO Convenience
Outlet located in Clarington, should the Operator be interested in selling on the
respective holidays.
Carried
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11. Committee Reports
11.1 Advisory Committee Reports
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11.1.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated April 28, and May
19, 2020
11.1.2 Minutes of the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee
dated March 11, 2020
11.1.3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated May 14, 2020
11.1.4 Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated June 3, 2020
11.1.5 Minutes of the Tourism Advisory Committee dated May 22, 2020
11.1.6 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated May 26, 2020
11.1.7 Minutes of the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee dated May 28, 2020
Resolution # C-272-20
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Advisory Committee Report Item 11.1.1 to 11.1.7, be approved.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # C-273-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Council recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:41 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
11.2 General Government Committee Report of June 1, 2020
Resolution # C-274-20
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee
Report of June, 1, 2020 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 6
and 13, 2,1 e, 1 g, 3, 27 and 29.
Carried
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Item 6 - Autism Home Base Durham
Councillor Neal declared an indirect interest in Item 6 of the General Government
Committee Report, regarding Report CSD-005-20 regarding the 2020
Community Sponsorship Requests for Autism Home Base Durham as he is a
Member of the Board. Councillor Neal muted his audio and video and refrained
from discussion on this matter.
Resolution # C-275-20
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Sponsorship Application, from Autism Home Base Durham, for the Fall
Family Symposium 2020, be approved in the amount of $1,000.
Carried
Item 13 - Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation
Councillor Jones declared an indirect interest in in Item 13 of the General
Government Committee Report regarding Report CSD-005-20 regarding the
2020 Community Event Sponsorship Requests - Intake 2 (Spring) for the
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation as she an employee of Lakeridge
Health. Councillor Jones muted her audio and video and refrained from
discussion on this matter.
Mayor Foster declared an indirect interest in in Item 13 of the General
Government Committee Report regarding Report CSD-005-20 regarding the
2020 Community Event Sponsorship Requests - Intake 2 (Spring) for the
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation as a member of his family is doing
work for Lakeridge Health. Mayor Foster muted his audio and video and refrained
from discussion on this matter.
Councillor Neal Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution # C-276-20
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-06, from Bowmanville Memorial Hospital
Foundation, be approved in the amount of $2,000.
Carried
Mayor Foster assumed the chair.
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Item 1e - 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
Resolution # C-277-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Correspondence Item 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, be received for
information.
Carried
Item 1g - Service Delivery Review Update -Tourism Update
Resolution # C-278-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report CAO-013-20, Service Delivery Review Update - Tourism, be
received for information.
Carried
Item 2 - Universal Basic Income
Resolution # C-279-20
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
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;
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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;
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.
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 3 - Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment (ORNA)
Resolution # C-280-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
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;
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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 report include cost estimates
on having lights installed at three tennis courts in Courtice, Bowmanville and
Orono funded through the parkland dedication fund; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-010-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
Item 27 - Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve Funds
for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Resolution # C-281-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report FND-016-20 be received; and
That a copy of this report be posted on the Municipality's website.
Carried
Item 29 - Actions to Support Municipalities and the Development of a Green
Economy
Resolution # C-282-20
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
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;
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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
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.
• 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.
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• 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.
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)
11.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of June 8-9, 2020
Resolution # C-283-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development
Committee Report of June 8-9, 2020, be approved on consent, with the
exception of items 2, 6, 1 a and 7.
Carried
Item 2 - Patio Expansion for Restaurants
Resolution # C-284-20
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the following resolution from Rob Burton, Mayor, Town of Oakville,
regarding Patio Expansion for Restaurants, be endorsed by the Municipality of
Clarington:
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Whereas the economy of Oakville has been drastically impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic with provincially mandated business restrictions and
closures, resulting in limited operations, employee lay offs, and financial
hardships;
And whereas commercial areas in Oakville form a key component
necessary to ensure that Oakville is a complete, livable community;
And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor formed
an Economic Task Force, comprising representatives from the Oakville
Chamber of Commerce, BIAs, Visit Oakville, and Economic Development,
to provide immediate short-term relief measures to the business
community, as well as explore options to support Oakville's long-term
economic recovery;
And whereas the Province has entered into Phase One of reopening
under the COVID-19 state of emergency and communities are preparing
for the restoration of services;
And whereas public health officials advise that two metre distancing is a
critical tool to slow the spread of COVID-19;
And whereas the reopening of commercial businesses will require interim
adjustments to methods of service delivery to maintain physical distancing
requirements related to COVID-19 and meet the needs of the community.
And whereas the Economic Task Force has collaborated to develop
the Commercial Recovery Initiative to support the town -wide reopening of
commercial businesses in a practical manner that supports the safety of
the community, employees and members of the public;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved,
That staff, in cooperation with members of the Economic Task Force, be
authorized to implement the Commercial Recovery Initiative, designed to re-
invigorate economic activity within the Town while simultaneously protecting
public health and safety, which includes the following:
o Making town lands in and adjacent to commercial areas available at
nominal cost to enable the provision of temporary commercial services
outdoors, including patios or pop-up facilities associated with existing
restaurants and retail businesses, or outdoor sale or display of
merchandise meeting the objectives of the program, subject to permitting
requirements;
o Incorporating physical distancing measures in commercial areas to
address safety such as dedicated queueing or pedestrian areas;
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o Providing assistance through the Economic Task force to the BIA's,
Chamber of Commerce and Visit Oakville with the development and
implementation of a coordinated marketing campaign that encourages
residents and visitors to support local businesses;
o Expedited processing of permits which assist existing businesses in
adjusting to the delivery of their services through alternate means;
o Temporary exemptions from providing required parking under section 40
of the Planning Act granted at nominal value to accommodate outdoor
patios, or outdoor display areas on private property;
o Any use of town land or other permits being subject to compliance with
physical distancing or other requirements applicable as a result of the
COVID-19 emergency, insurance and indemnities, and any other
restrictions necessary to protect public safety, meet accessibility
requirements and avoid undue interference with the use of public lands by
the general public or impacts on adjacent residents.
2. That the application fees for requisite approvals associated with the
Commercial Recovery Initiative, be waived for 2020; and
3. That authority to implement the Commercial Recovery Initiative is delegated
jointly to the Commissioner of Community Development and the Director of
Economic Development.
Carried
Resolution # C-285-20
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Correspondence Item 10.7 from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning
regarding Temporary Patios in response to COVID-19 Re -Openings, be referred
to the consideration of Agenda Item 14.1.
Carried
Item 6 - Applications by Kaleido Corporation (formerly Landmark -
Newcastle Limited) to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a 15 Unit
Townhouse Development at the South -East Corner of Mill Street and
Robert Street in Newcastle
Resolution # C-286-20
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report PSD-019-20 be received;
That the application to amend the Zoning By-law submitted by Kaleido
Corporation be approved and the Zoning By-law Amendment, contained in
Attachment 1 to Report PSD-019-20, be passed;
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That, once requirements for removal of the (H) Holding Symbol, as outlined in the
policies of the Clarington Official Plan are satisfied, a By-law authorizing the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-019-20 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution # C-287-20
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PSD-019-20, Applications by Kaleido Corporation (formerly
Landmark -Newcastle Limited) to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a 15 Unit
Townhouse Development at the South -East Corner of Mill Street and Robert
Street in Newcastle, be referred to the September 14, 2020 Joint Committee
Meeting to allow further discussions with the developer to consider lowering the
height of the homes and to consider fewer units.
Carried Later in the Meeting, see following motions
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-288-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting to 11:30 PM.
Carried
Resolution # C-289-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the foregoing Resolution #C-287-20 be amended by replacing the words
"September 14, 2020" with "June 29, 2020".
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)
The foregoing Resolution #C-287-20 was then put a vote and carried as
amended.
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Item 1a - Electric Vehicle Funding Opportunity
Resolution # C-290-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
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That Report PSD-020-20, Electric Vehicle Funding Opportunity, be received for
information.
Carried
Item 7 - Reopening of Hair Salons
Councillor Zwart declared an indirect interest in in Item 7 of the General
Government Committee Report regarding Reopening of Hair Salons as it relates
to property she owns. Councillor Zwart muted her audio and video and refrained
from discussion on this matter.
Resolution # C-291-20
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report, regarding the
Reopening of Hair Salons, be received for information.
Carried
12. Staff Reports
12.1 Confidential Report LGL-005-20 - Camp 30 Option Agreement
Confidential Report LGL-005-20 - Camp 30 Option Agreement, was considered
earlier in the meeting.
13. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
None
13.1 Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master
Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and
WWII Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No 121 to the Clarington
Official Plan
Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master
Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII
Prison of War Camp 30 — Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan, was
considered earlier in the meeting.
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14.1 Report FND-018-20 COVID-19 Financial Support Update
Councillor Zwart declared a direct interest in Report FND-018-20 COVID-19
Financial Support Update, Section 9 regarding Business Improvement Areas as
she owns commercial property in the BIA area. Councillor Zwart muted her
audio and video and refrained from discussion on this matter.
Resolution # C-292-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That Report FND-018-20 be referred to the June 22, 2020 General Government
Committee meeting with a Special Council meeting be scheduled immediately
following.
Carried
9.2 - Confidential Memo from Robert Maciver, Municipal Solicitor, regarding
Potential Acquisition of Land
Closed Session
Resolution # C-293-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
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 advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose and a proposed or pending
acquisition of disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # C-294-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Council recess for 5 minutes.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 11:48 PM.
Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in
accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution
was passed on a procedural matter.
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Resolution # C-295-20
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
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That Correspondence Item 9.2 - Confidential Memo from Robert Maciver,
Municipal Solicitor, regarding Potential Acquisition of Land, be received for
information.
Carried
15. By-laws
Resolution # C-296-20
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-040; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
16. Procedural Notices of Motion
None
17. Other Business
None
18. Confirming By -Law
Resolution # C-297-20
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-041, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular
meeting held on the 15th day of June, 2020; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
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19. Adjournment
Resolution # C-298-20
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That the meeting adjourn at 11:52 PM.
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