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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: February 16, 2021 Report Number: LGS-009-21
Submitted By:
Reviewed By:
File Number:
Report Subject:
Rob Maciver, Director of Legislative Services
Andrew C. Allison, CAO
Resolution#: GG-188-21
By-law Number:
Appointments to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and
Property Standards Committee
Recommendations:
1. That Report LGS-009-21 be received;
2. That the resignation of Anthony Wood, from the Ganaraska Forest Recreational
User Committee and Property Standards Committee, be received and that Mr. Wood
be thanked for his volunteer efforts;
3. That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Ganaraska
Forest Recreational User Committee and Property Standards Committee, and that
the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the
Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy; and
4. That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-009-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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Report Overview
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This report is intended to provide background information regarding the Council
appointments to both the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and the Property
Standards Committee.
1. Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee
Background
1.1 The purpose of the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee (GFRUC) is to
carry out work and provide advice to the Full Authority on:
1. Development of standards and guidelines for each recreational use occurring in
the Ganaraska Forest;
2. User conflicts within the Forest;
3. User conflicts with landowners of property abutting the Forest;
4. Approval of groups use of the Forest in an effort to reduce conflicts, ensuring
safe use and reducing liability; and
5. New regulations or policies that pertain to recreational use.
1.2 The Terms of Reference states that the composition of the Committee shall be
comprised of a representative from the following organizations:
• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
• Ontario Trail Riders Association (equestrian)
• Ontario Nature
• Hike Ontario
• Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
• Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (off -road motorcycles)
• Canadian Cross Country Ski Association
• Orienteering Ontario
• Ontario Cycling Association
• Kawartha ATV Association
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• Municipality of Port Hope
• City of Kawartha Lakes
• Township of Cavan/Monaghan
• Municipality of Clarington
Current Situation
1.3 Anthony Wood was appointed to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee,
January 15, 2019 for a term ending in December 31, 2022 or until a successor is
appointed. On December 27, 2020, the Municipal Clerk's Division received notification
of his resignation.
1.4 Currently, the Committee has one appointed member from the Municipality of
Clarington. Therefore, Council may appoint one member to the Ganaraska Forest
Recreation User Committee.
1.5 The following individuals have put forward an application for consideration:
• Belva Lukascovics
• Beverley Mawby
• Marven Whidden
2. Property Standards
Background
2.1 The Property Standards Committee is a quasi-judicial body appointed by Council to
consider appeals to order issued by Property Standard Officers. It is the Committee's
role to make an informal, impartial decision. The Property Standards Committee has
the following powers under the Ontario Building Code Act:
• Confirm the Order or Orders served by the Municipality; or
• Quash the Order; or
• Amend the Order or extend the deadline for compliance.
2.2 A Property Standards Committee member shall be familiar with general rules of the
procedure before the administrative tribunals, admissibility of evidence, and the relevant
provisions under the Ontario Building Code Act.
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2.3 The Committee is comprised of six community members and are appointed for the
same term of Council.
Current Situation
2.4 Anthony Wood was appointed to the Property Standards Committee, January 15, 2019
for a term ending in December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed. On
December 27, 2020, the Municipal Clerk's Division received notification of his
resignation.
2.5 Currently, the Committee has five members appointed for a term ending December 31,
2022. Therefore, Council may appoint one member to the Property Standards
Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.
2.6 The following have put forward an application for consideration:
• Philip Haylock
• Robert Genosko
• Sami Elhajjeh
• Rob Clement
I Advertising & Applications
3.1 The Municipal Clerk's Division placed an advertisement in the local papers and on the
Municipality's website, www.clarington.net/Committees, to fill the vacancy on the
Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and Property Standards Committee.
3.2 In an effort to extend the reach of our advertisements for vacancies, the Clerk's
Department has created a profile on the www.claringtonvolunteers.ca website.
Vacancies on the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and the Property
Standards Committee were listed on the Clarington Volunteers website.
3.3 As per the "Appointment to Boards & Committees Policy", the applications have been
included in a confidential matrix, which has been attached at the front of each of the
applications for the respective Committee.
4. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
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5. Conclusion
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It is respectfully recommended that Committee consider conducting the vote to make
the appointments to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and Property
Standards Committee at this time.
Staff Contact: Lindsey Patenaude, Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or
Patenaude@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Matrix and Applications
Interested Parties:
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Anthony Wood
Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee
Property Standards Committee