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Report To: Council Report Number: GGR-015-20
Date of Meeting: November 2, 2020
Report Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of October 19, 2020
Recommendations:
1. Receive for Information
(a) 9.1 Minutes of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority
dated January 30, 2020, May 28, 2020, May 28, 2020 Special
Meeting, June 11, 2020 Special Meeting and June 25, 2020
(b) 9.4 Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk, City of St. Catherines,
Regarding Development Approval Requirements for Landfills
- (Bill 97)
(c) 10.10 Sarah Moore, Acting Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy
Clerk, Town of Ajax, Regarding Support of Ambulatory
Services at Ajax Pickering Hospital
(d) 10.11 Karrie Lynn Dymond, Regarding Durham Region Waste Plan
and Recycling Proposal
(e) CSD-010-20 Municipal Buildings — Waste Reduction and Recycling
Update
(f) FND-035-20 COVID19 Cash Flow Update
(g) CAO-020-20 Clarington Response to COVID-19
(h) CAO-021-20 Organizational Structure Review Update
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2. Backyard Hens
Whereas in light of potential food shortages caused by COVID-19, Clarington
should explore opportunities to build food security and resiliency within our own
community;
And whereas a 2015 review of 150 of the most -populated U.S. cities found that
nearly all (93 per cent) allowed backyard poultry;
And whereas Brampton, Guelph, Kingston, Niagara Falls, and Orillia are among the
places in Ontario where backyard chickens are permitted;
And whereas in March 2018, Toronto launched the UrbanHensTO pilot program,
which allows a maximum of four hens on residential properties within four of the
city's wards and there are currently 199 hens registered at 69 different addresses
within the city of Toronto.
Now Therefore be it resolved that Staff be directed to report back on the potential of
a draft By -Law amendment (and if necessary, a Zoning amendment) permitting and
regulating the keeping of no more than four (4) hens per property with regulations
and recommendations on best practices modelled on the UrbanHensTO program,
including but not limited to:
a) All hen owners must register with the Municipality similar to dog and cat
licensing;
b) Only residential properties (houses or townhouses with a backyard) can
be registered. If the resident rents, Clarington suggests that the resident
get permission from the property owner. Residents in apartment and
condo buildings cannot own hens;
c) Limit of four hens per property. Roosters are not permitted;
d) Hens must be at least four months old when acquired because prior to
four months the gender cannot be determined;
e) Hens are for the purposes of enjoyment and egg production and not
intended as livestock to eat. Eggs produced must be for personal
consumption only;
f) Residents must provide a weather -proofed and insulated enclosure
("coop") with an air temperature suitable for the health of the hens.
Regulations as follows:
• The coop must be no more than 2 m (six feet, six inches) high and
a maximum of 9.2 m2 (100 square feet) floor area and provide
each hen with at least 0.37m2 (4 sq ft) of coop floor area, and at
least 0.92m2 (10 sq ft) of roofed outdoor enclosure
• perch for each hen that is at least 20 cm (8 in) long
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• nest box(es) of a size that is suitable for the number of hens
• a roof and doors that will be locked at night
• Be in the resident's backyard and at least one metre from any
property line, and recommended to be a minimum of three metres
away from all windows and doors of a neighbour's house
g) The resident must allow Clarington staff to attend and inspect the
property (as deemed necessary) to ensure compliance with the
requirements;
h) The coop should be cleaned regularly, and manure composted or
disposed of in the green bin and any dead hens must be disposed of
immediately at a livestock disposal facility, through a veterinarian or at an
animal shelter; and
i) The resident is accountable for the health and welfare of the hens.
Failure to provide them with humane care could be considered an act of
cruelty and could result in fines and/or charges. Hens must remain on the
owner's property.
That Staff consult with the Durham Region Health Unit.
That the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington and local egg industry be
asked for their input on the matter, prior to the report being drafted for
Council/Committee.
3. Minutes of the Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory
Committee dated September 22, 2020
That Communication Item 9.2, the Minutes of the Energy from Waste - Waste
Management Advisory Committee dated September 22, 2020, be received; and
That the Region of Durham be invited to present at a Municipality of Clarington
General Government Committee meeting on waste management issues.
4. Appointments to the Solina Hall Board
That the following persons be appointed as Members of the Solina Hall Board for a
term ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed, in accordance
with the Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy:
• Jennifer Bowman
• Herb Tink
• Ron Whitebread
• Bev Whitebread
• Karen Dair
• Brandon Baker
• Chris Mackenzie
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5. GO Transit Newcastle Village - Annual Status Update
That Report PWD-002-20 be received;
That the sale of the former fire hall site 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 fall of 2021 on the progress
of our discussions; and
That scheduling the sale of the site of the former fire hall in Newcastle be
revisited at that time.
6. Community Funding Program
That Report CSD-009-20 be received;
That the Community Funding Program, as outlined in Attachment 1 of Report CSD-
009-20, be approved;
That Council direct staff to review applications and recommend funding to Mayor
and Council for approval following the recommendations made by the Funding
Review Committee;
That staff report annually to Council with the details on the funding provided to the
community agencies; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-009-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
7. Nuisance Lighting
That Report LGS-001-20 be received;
That the By-law attached to Report LGS-001-20, as attachment 2, be approved with
the following amendment:
• Replace the words "source from shining directly at or into any dwelling
unit" with the words "from being pointed directly at any other property" in
Section 1 of the amending By-law; and
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-001-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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8. Health Benefit Program 2020 Renewal of ASO and Non-ASO
That Report COD-019-20 be received;
That the Health Benefit Programs be renewed with Sun Life, to November 1, 2021
at an overall net decrease of 4.4 per cent, with the realized surplus from the current
year to remain in the Municipal reserve fund; and
That the Library be advised of the renewal program, and that they continue
to be invoiced for their portion of the benefit program as applicable.
9. Electrical Work for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
That report fnd-036-20 be received;
That Ferguson Electric Company Ltd. with a total bid amount of $75,135.51 (Net
HST Rebate) being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of Quotation Q2020-22 be awarded the contract for the completion of
the electrical work as required for the installation of Electrical Vehicle Charging
Stations;;
That total funds required for this project in the amount of $75,135.51 (Net HST
Rebate) exceeds the approved budget allocation and additional funds of $34,000
required will be funded by the Parking Lot Reserve funds:
Description
EV Charging Station — Church &
Division Parking Lot (2020 Budget)
EV Charging Station — Church &
Division Parking Lot (Additional
Funds)
EMS Vehicles Capital (2020
Budget)
Account number Amount
110-32-327-83211-7401 $19,603
110-32-327-83211-7401 34,000
110-28-388-82824-7401 21,533
That all interested parties listed in Report FND-036-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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10. Cultural Heritage Consulting
That Report FND-037-20 be received;
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That Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. with a bid amount of $10,328.64 (net
HST rebate), providing the lowest hourly rate and meeting the passing threshold
and all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2020-7 be awarded the contract
for the provision of Cultural Heritage Consulting Services subject to a satisfactory
reference check;
That the funds required for this project in the total amount of $10,328.64 (net HST
rebate) is in the approved budget allocation as provided, be funded from the
following account:
Description Account Number Amount
Planning Admin - Consulting 100-50-130-00000-7160 $10,329
That pending satisfactory service and pricing that the Purchasing Manager, in
consultation with the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, be
authorized to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms; and
That all interested parties listed in Report and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
11. Off -Leash Dog Park
Whereas 57% of Canadian households own pets;
And whereas the Dave Boyd Memorial Off Leash Dog Park in South Bowmanville
has been well -used since its inception in 2012;
And whereas due to COVID-19 more Bowmanville residents are working from
home and using local parks more on a daily, rather than weekend -only basis,
including the off -leash dog park;
And whereas it is expected that many residents will continue to work from home or
work reduced office hours for the foreseeable future as a result of COVID-19;
And whereas the existing off leash facility in Bowmanville is not sufficient to
address the influx of residents and their dogs from the five new residential
developments in Bowmanville (Modo, Lakebreeze East, Lakebreeze West,
Brookhill, Camp 30 and Soper Springs).
Now therefore be it resolved that Staff report back, at the General Government
Committee meeting of November 9, 2020 on:
Including the cost of an off -leash dog park in North Bowmanville in the
2021 budget;
2. Possible park locations, including preference to the following:
a. The north end of the former Bowmanville Zoo lands
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b. Adjacent to Camp 30
c. In the vicinity of Concession Road 3 and Liberty Street; and
3. Including, as a Schedule B option, LED lighting for the new off leash dog
park to be operated via user -activated timer buttons.
12. Agenda Items
That only correspondence directly relating to Clarington, be included on the Council
and Committee Agendas; and
That no correspondence be added to the Agenda, unless it includes the senders
name and address.
13. Municipal Property on Spry Avenue
That Staff be directed to offer the municipal property, located on Spry Avenue, for
sale.