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Leading the Way
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held July 18, 2011
Minutes of a special meeting of Council held July 28, 2011
Minutes of a special meeting of Council held September 12, 2011
PRESENTATIONS
There are no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS (List as of Time of Publication)
a) Kern Majid, Bowmanville Tennis Club — Renewal of Lease Agreement
(Correspondence Item D - 12)
b) Lou DeVuono —2012 Heroes Highway Ride & Rally (Correspondence Item
D - 14)
C) Michael Sullivan — "Support Our Troops" Banner (Correspondence Item
D - 17)
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated June 23 and
July 15, 2011
1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated August 25,
2011
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Council Agenda - 2 - September 19, 2011
1 - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated September 7,
2011
1 - 4 Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician, Source Water Protection
Technician/Communications, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - Trent
Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee Meeting Summaries
1 - 5 Karen Bastas and Canada Day Committee, Newcastle Business Improvement
Association — Letter of Appreciation
1 - 6 Joe Comuzzi, P.C., Chair, Canadian Section, International Joint Commission,
Canada and United States - Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
1 - 7 Dr. Paul Andre Larose — Health Implications of Incineration
1 - 8 Durham Regional Police Service - 2010 Annual Report
1 - 9 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham — Implications of Phasing Highway 407 East
Extension.
1 - 10 Mayor Linda Thompson, Municipality of Port Hope - Support for Port Granby
Project Waste Nuclear Substance License
1 - 11 Laurie Docimo, Fund Development Manager, Feed the Need in Durham — Letter
of Appreciation
1 - 12 Dan Mathieson, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
Board of Directors -Announcement of New President and Chief Administrative
Officer
1 - 13 Louis Bertrand — Costs of Incineration
1 - 14 Thomas G. Gettinby, CAO & Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock - Ontario
Stone, Sand and Gravel Association
1 -.15 Jim Richards — Incineration Project
1 - 16 Lloyd Ayre — Letter of Appreciation
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Karen Bastas, Vice President BIA, Event Coordinator, Newcastle Business
Improvement Area -- Newcastle BIA Fall Festival
D - 2 Don Head, Commissioner, Correctional Service Canada --- Request for
Proclamation of "Restorative Justice Week 2011
Council Agenda - 3 - September 19, 2011
D - 3 The Honourable Eric Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - June
Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario
D - 4 Beth Cullen Keidann, Public Health Nurse, Region of Durham — Request for
Proclamation of"Walk to School Month" and "International Walk to School Day"
D - 5 Fred Hahn, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPS) Ontario
and Tracy Saarikoski, President, The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
(OCBCC) — Request for Proclamation of"Child Care Worker & Early Childhood
Educator Appreciation Day"
D - 6 Rob Messervey, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation -
Commercial Fill
D - 7 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham — Future Highway 401 Interchanges in
Bowmanville
D - 8 Kelly Adams — Discussions Between Orono Fish & Hunt Club and Neighbours
D - 9_ Karen McArthur— Shooting Times
D - 10 Greg Farrant, Manager, Government Affairs & Policy, Ontario Federation of
Anglers & Hunters — Support With Respect to Ongoing Discussions Regarding
Local Gun Clubs and Proposed Draft Noise By-law
D - 11 Glen Morrow, President, Carleton Automotive Towing & Recovery— Impacts of
Request for Proposal Regarding Vehicle Impoundments on Local Towing
Industry
D - 12 Kern Majid, President and Ellen Logan, Treasurer, Bowmanville Tennis Club
(BTC) — Renewal of Lease Agreement
D - 13 Gary Jeffery, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee - Clarington
Official Plan Review
D - 14 Lou DeVuono, Founder & Executive Director, Heroes Highway Ride and Rally
Association — 2012 Heroes Highway Ride and Rally
D - 15 Ashley Mancuso, Council and Committee Services Coordinator, Town of Halton
Hills - Creation of New "Hospital Development Charges Act'
D - 16 Jim Abernethy - "Support Our Troops" Banner Program
D - 17 Michael and Linda Sullivan — "Support Our Troops" Banner
Council Agenda - 4 - September 19, 2011
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 12,
2011
STAFF REPORT(S)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
OTHER BUSINESS
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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Leudiar�.etray Council Meeting Minutes
JULY 18, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on July 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Hooper led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor
Communications Coordinator, J. Vreeker, attended until 7:10 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak extended congratulations to Mayor Foster, staff and to all who
participated in the Mayor's Golf Classic which raised $25,000 for the Memorial
Hospital Foundation - Bowmanville.
Councillor Hooper echoed the comments of Councillor Novak regarding the Mayor's
Golf Classic. He announced that this past week the first group of 11 and 12-year-olds
graduated from the Junior Firefighters' Program and expressed appreciation to the
sponsors including Ontario Power Generation and other local sponsors. Forty young
people per week will participate during the five-week program.
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - July 18, 2011
Councillor Hooper expressed appreciation to Members of Council and staff for their
cooperation during the year.
Councillor Woo announced that yesterday, he and Councillor Partner welcomed the
Newcastle Denture Clinic, a new business in Newcastle and wished the owners much
success. Councillor Woo also wished Members of Council, the public, and staff a safe
and happy summer break.
Councillor Traill announced the following:
• On Thursday, she attended the inaugural performance of Clarington Concert
Band in the summer"Concert in the Park" series at Rotary Park in
Bowmanville.
• On Sunday she visited the Visual Arts Centre for the Heather Graham
exhibition.
• This coming weekend, Mosport International Raceway will host the American
Le Mans Series.
• She also encouraged everyone to participate in the 8th Annual Women on
Course Golf Classic for Breast Cancer to be held at Cider House Golf on
August 13, 2011.
Councillor Partner announced the following.
• On Wednesday evening she attended the Library Gazebo in Orono and
enjoyed the music of the Charles Street Band.
• She participated in the Mayor's Classic Golf Tournament in support of the
Memorial Hospital Foundation -- Bowmanville.
• On Sunday, she, along with Councillor Woo, attended the opening of the
Newcastle Denture Clinic at 73 King Avenue West.
• She issued a reminder that the Municipality's outdoor concert series take place
Tuesdays in Newcastle, Wednesdays in Orono, Thursdays at Rotary Park and
Sundays in Newtonviile and encouraged all to come out and enjoy the music.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
• The Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre is currently exhibiting "The Greatest
Show".
• He expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts in organizing the Mayor's
Classic Golf Tournament.
• The Driftwood Theatre Group will be performing MacBeth at the Visual Arts
Centre on August 11th
• On July 21St CLOCA is hosting a Community Information Session regarding the
release of the Bowmanville/Soper Creek Watershed Draft Existing Conditions
Report from 8:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Baseline Community Centre.
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - July 18, 2011
Resolution #C-353-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held July 4, 2011, be approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster indicated that tonight it was his pleasure to recognize a special resident
of the Municipality, Mr. Wallace Boughen. Mayor Foster stated Mr. Boughen was born
in the hamlet of Starkville in 1931, moved to Newtonville, and has never lived
anywhere else. Mayor Foster acknowledged Mr. Boughen's contribution to the
community including helping start the food bank, working hard as the official
welcoming committee for Newtonville and serving on the Newtonville Hall Board for 50
years. He indicated that Mr. Boughen is affectionately referred to as the "Mayor of
Newtonville" and is well respected by his community as was evidenced by the
hundreds of well wishers who helped celebrate his 80th birthday at the Newtonville
Church on March 13th of this year.
Mayor Foster presented the Municipality of Clarington's 2011 "Senior of the Year"
Award to Mr. Wallace Boughen, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the
community after the age of 65.
DELEGATIONS
Diana Curle was called but was not in attendance.
Ron Collis, Chair, 2011 Clarington Arts & Music Festival addressed Council to provide
an update on the 2011 CAMfest, Mr. Collis thanked Council for the financial support
that has been instrumental in securing integral components to advance the Festival.
Mr. Collis stated the 2011 CAMfest being held on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at the
Orono Fairgrounds, will be bigger and better than three years ago and will feature 12
hours of live music, including both local performers such as Mark Sullivan, Trish Robb
and the Stone Sparrows and renowned performers such as Murray McLaughlan and
The Sadies. Mr. Collis indicated that the paddock area will be converted into a unique
gallery to display the works of over 50 artists and artisans and there will also be a
family fun zone and fresh food markets. Mr. Collis requested Council's assistance in
promoting the festival by taking part in a promotional exercise and requested
Members of Council to attend A Gift of Art Studio to create a finger-painting
masterpiece. He noted each piece will be framed and critiqued and will be posted on
vvww.camfest.ca while keeping the identity of the Council artist a secret. The public
will be encouraged to vote on the entries displayed. Mr. Collis encouraged the public
to come out to CAMfest and explore Clarington's creative side and thanked Council
for their support and continuing efforts to help highlight the remarkable talent and
energy that makes Clarington special.
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - July 18, 2011
Mr. Collis also briefly discussed the collapse of the stage at the recent Ottawa Blues
Festival and assured Council that event organizers have instituted safety measures
and processes so that the highly trained volunteers will be in a position to manage any
emergency situations that may arise.
Doug Ives requested that his wife address Council concerning Item 1 of Unfinished
Business - Report PSD-062-11 -Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63
Margaret and Wes Knapp. Mrs. Ives read from a prepared statement indicating that
they were not here this evening to put anyone out of business, but to have the
business relocated to a commercial area. Mrs. Ives stated that Mr. Knapp's business
became full-time last summer operating seven days per week and his clientele has
continued to expand. She noted that this creates more traffic and illegal parking and
causes people to have to walk where there is no sidewalk. Mrs. Ives acknowledged
that Cobbledick Road is busy road and that Mr. Knapp has indicated that he can't help
where people park. Mrs. Ives is concerned that strangers are parking just a few feet
from her driveway and backyard and that she is not comfortable with people parking
so close to where her children are playing. Mrs. Ives stated that a small engine repair
shop is not a borderline business noting staff has indicated that this type of business is
disruptive to a residential neighbourhood. She stated that there are by-laws in place
that require these types of operations to be conducted in the proper zones. Mrs. Ives
stated that two other businesses providing the same service are currently operating in
an appropriately-zoned area and that Mr. Knapp should relocate his business.
Mrs. Ives urged Council to consider the impacts on her family when rendering a
decision, cautioned Council about setting a dangerous precedent, and requested
Council to trust the advice of staff and the Committee of Adjustment when deciding on
the matter.
Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste Facility:
Architectural Upgrades Under Host Community Agreement (Item 1(a) of Report #1)_
Ms. Gasser stated she feels Report PSD-064-11 is premature as Regional Council
has not adopted the Co-owners Agreement or delegated authority to staff to issue the
Notice to Proceed to construction. Ms. Gasser would have preferred staff to prepare a
report with an.analysis on how the proposed Draft Ambient Air Monitoring Plan and
Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Plans meet the conditions of the Host
Community Agreement and Regional Council commitments. Ms. Gasser stated the
$9 million in architectural enhancements were part of the May 2008 Business Case
and would likely have happened with or without a Host Community Agreement. She
indicated the Viewing Gallery and the Education Centre were budgeted for separately
and in addition to the $9 million. Ms. Gasser feels that one of the most wasteful
suggestions is to use funds on a water feature because she feels that in addition to it
being a waste of money, it is also a waste of water and energy and that Council
should be concerned more with the impacts from the stack on Lake Ontario and
T'ooley's Creek. She requested that the water feature and additional lighting be
deleted, Ms. Gasser also questioned spending $800,000 on stack enhancements as
she feels this money would be better spent on extended monitoring, additional
mitigation and/or baseline health testing to monitor and protect against stack
emissions.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - July 18, 2011
She also suggested that Council inquire as to what has happened to the $10,200,000
that was budgetted in the 2008 Business Case for Contingency site improvements as
this might allow use of part of the $9 million for operational, monitoring and air
pollution control technology enhancements. Ms. Gasser urged Council to adopt a
resolution advising that Clarington Council wants to evaluate options on how to use
the $9 million before staff grant site plan approval and that a copy of the resolution be
sent to Durham Councillors in time for their special meeting so that Regional
Councillors are aware that Clarington Councillors are more concerned with health
impacts and emissions than with the appearance of the burner. She also suggests
Council encourage Regional Councillors to ensure that all monitoring plans meet all
Durham Council commitments including those in the Host Community Agreement.
Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Durham/York Incinerator Monitoring
Plans (Correspondence Item D -- 9). Ms. Gasser stated that the Certificate of
Approval for the Durham/York Energy From Waste facility was approved and
expressed concern that none of the monitoring improvements requested by Clarington
were included as Conditions of Approval. She indicated that those reviewing the C of
A have serious concerns about the failure of Durham to include, and the Ministry of
the Environment to require, monitoring to meet the commitments that Regional
Council had made regarding monitoring and operations. Ms. Gasser stated she is not
surprised that Regional staff, those supporting the burner, the Ministry of the
Environment, Durham and York Regions and Covanta will not want any more than the
basic monitoring as they will not want evidence produced that might show the
incinerator would exceed predicted emissions that could impact public health.
Ms. Gasser referenced the two draft monitoring plans released last week produced by
Stantec. She indicated that it is inappropriate now that Stantec be hired to develop
the Ambient Air Monitoring Plan, whose main purpose is to determine what impacts
emissions that Stantec estimated would have on local air quality and public health and
suggests that Council should object strenuously to this. She stressed the need for
CEMS for parameters for particulate and organic matter and urged Council to adopt a
resolution indicating that Clarington requests an opportunity to provide formal
comment to all monitoring plans that have the potential to affect human health and the
natural environment. Ms. Gasser expressed concern that the Ministry of the
Environment A-7 guidelines recommend continuous monitoring of particulate and
organic matter and that mercury could be considered, yet the MOE appears to have
abandoned Clarington and set the bar very low. Ms. Gasser urged Council to re-send
their June 21, 2011 fetter to Durham and York Regions requesting that the Regions
implement the suggestions contained in the correspondence as they capture Durham
Region's commitments from January 23, 2008 and are consistent with the Business
Case in which the RFP will require vendors to provide continuous emissions
monitoring of key operational parameters and all regulated contaminants that can be
reliably monitored on a continuous basis. Ms. Gasser expressed concern that once
again the next Energy-From-Waste Advisory Committee meeting has been called
during the day and requested that Council adopt a resolution asking Durham Region
to direct the project team staff to hold the next EFW AC meeting in the evening as the
various monitoring plans will be on the agenda.
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - July 18, 2011
Ron Worboy addressed Council concerning Item 1 of Unfinished Business - Report
PSD-062-11 - Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 Margaret and Wes
Knapp. Mr. Worboy reminded Council that the Knapps have been in business for 31
years and the first complaint received was one year ago. Mr. Worboy reviewed the
purpose of Section 39 of the Planning Act requesting Council to give the Knapps three
years temporary use to assess their situation and perhaps retire. Mr. Worboy
acknowledged that the area is zoned residential, but also indicated that the Ives live in
an area with major traffic leading onto Highway 115 and that not all the traffic can be
attributed to Mr. Knapp's business. He stated that Mr. Knapp's property has two
parking spaces which he thinks are adequate. Mr. Worboy stated that it takes Mr. Ives
45 minutes to cut his grass and that Mr. Knapp wouldn't make that much noise in
three days. He advised that Mr. Knapp now restricts the hours to between 10:00 a,m.
and 4:00 p. m. Mr. Worboy requested Council to allow the temporary use for three
years as denial of the application will be a major economic disaster to the Knapps and
will allow them to retire with dignity.
Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste Facility:
Architectural. Upgrades Under Host Community Agreement (Item 1(a) of Report #1)
and DurhamNork Incinerator Monitoring Plans (Correspondence Item D -- 9).
Ms. Bracken feels that to say the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has let Clarington
down is an understatement as the MOE has failed to act on legitimate and
documented concerns that Clarington and members of the public have put forward,
they have failed to act on identification of significant emissions errors and omissions
between the Certificate of Approval and the EA and have set the bar very low. She
expressed concern that only five combustion gases will be monitored continuously
and that fine particulate matter, mercury, cadmium, lead and other carcinogens are
only going to be monitored once a year in a stack test. She feels this egregious
because it is well documented that particulate matter is a huge concern and it is
hypocritical because they encouraged it over opacity monitoring. Ms. Bracken stated
contrary to holding the proponent to lower emissions, the MOE is going to regulate
21 mg per m3 for PM2.5 that is outside for health risks and cautioned the dangerous
precedent being set for a pollutant which the Ministry admits marginally complies with
guidelines and exceeds the World Health Organization benchmarks for chronic
exposure. Ms. Bracken feels that if the correct values had been used, the risk would
have been identified by this pollutant. She expressed concern that on the EBR
website it states that the conclusions of the EA health assessment indicate that they
are not affected and she questioned where the data is to support this. Ms. Bracken
concurred with the comments of Ms. Gasser concerning the Ambient Air Monitoring
Plan. She stated that she is appalled that there was only one meeting to address
ambient air monitoring and she has grave concerns that Stantec have a vested
interest in preparing the plan. Ms. Bracken stated that she does not have confidence
in these consultants as errors have been found in their previous works. She indicated
that Health Canada was not at the table but did send letters; however, no one else
has copies of them. Ms. Bracken urged Council to resubmit their June 21st
correspondence to all Regional Councillors following the recommendations proposed
by Linda Gasser.
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - July 18, 2011
Ms. Bracken also feels that it is wasteful to be spending $9 million on a water feature
or education centre at an incinerator and that public money should be allocated to the
protection of public health.
Rene Dubreuil addressed Council concerning Item 1 of Unfinished Business - Report
PSD-062-11 - Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 - Margaret and Wes
Knapp. Mr. Dubreuil stated he was here tonight on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Knapp as
he is a client of theirs. He indicated that he has attended the Knapp property on six
occasions and that the property is well maintained and that he would be proud to have
such a property in his neighbourhood. Mr. Dubreuil feels that Mr. Knapp should be
applauded for his entrepreneurship after losing his full-time job last year when his
employer claimed bankruptcy, noting Mr. Knapp is not a burden on society.
Mr. Dubreuil acknowledged the difficulties in changing by-laws and that they are in
place for a reason; however, he hopes Council will approve this request.
Kerry Meydam addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste Facility..
Architectural Upgrades Under Host Community Agreement (Item 1(a) of Report #1)
and DurhamNork Incinerator Monitoring Plans (Correspondence Item D — 9),
Ms. Meydam stated a lot Clarington residents are opposed to the building of the
incinerator; however, she feels that if it is to be built their priority is on safety,
Ms. Meydam quoted the Host Community Agreement in which the Region shall
incorporate no less than $9 million in the RFP for the provision of architectural
treatments and upgrades to the EFW Facility and will consult with Clarington on the
treatments prior to submitting the site plan application. Ms. Meydam stated that the
$9 million now includes the cost of a visitors' centre, noting that in the detailed
Business Case approved by Durham Region, the Viewing Gallery and Education
Centre were separate items over and above the $9 million. Ms. Meydam feels that the
Visitors' Centre is a benefit to Covanta for marketing purposes and could be a benefit
to Durham politically but questioned how it will benefit Clarington. She questioned
how the small number of visitors expected would be worth the money being allocated
to it when costs are being cut out of the state-of-the-art 2417 monitoring promised in
Regional Council resolutions and the Host Community Agreement. She stated
watering down of promises concerning emissions control and monitoring systems is
disturbing. She is asking that the $3,596,000 allocated for the visitors' centre and
bridge/canopy be put toward the state-of-the art monitoring as requested by
Clarington Council. She indicated that the enhanced monitoring both Clarington
Council and residents requested would be of far more benefit to the health, safety and
well-being of the residents of Clarington than the cost of the business offices.
Ms. Meydam requested Council to adopt a resolution indicating that the money
allocated for the visitors' centre now earmarked in the $9 million be instead put toward
the enhanced monitoring that was promised, and that Clarington Council requested in
their EBR comments.
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - July 18, 2011
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-354-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor.Partner
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Items I - 5, 1 - 7, 1 - 11, 1 - 12 and I - 15.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated July 7,
2011.
1 - 2 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, dated May 19,
2011.
1 - 3 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC), dated June
17, 2011.
1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee, dated June 21, 2011.
1 - 6 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to Premier Dalton
McGuinty advising that on June 28, 2011, the City of Oshawa adopted the
following resolution pertaining to issues related to Highway 407
Extension:
"WHEREAS Mayor Henry wrote letters dated March 15, 2011 and April
20, 2011 to Premier McGuinty and Minister of Transportation Wynne in
respect to funding and other issues associated with the Highway 407 East
Extension (see Attachments 1 and 2); and,
WHEREAS Mayor Henry received a response from Minister Wynne dated
June 16, 2011 which, respectfully, is not clear on the funding and nature
of improvements on the Provincial Highway 407 East right-of-way and on
impacted City and Regional road right-of-ways and Highway 401 (see
Attachment 3); and,
WHEREAS Planning Services staff received a letter dated June 16, 2011
from Ministry of Transportation staff regarding future improvements to
Highway 401 including the Harmony Road interchange which,
respectfully, mirrors the Minister's letter and is not clear on the scope,
timing and funding responsibility Highway 401 improvements some of
which must be coordinated with the opening of Highway 407 East (see
Attachment 4); and,
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - July 18, 2011
WHEREAS the Province has advised it will not release the entire Highway
407 RFP including schedules to the host municipalities along the Highway
407 East Extension so that said municipalities can see what the Province
is requiring the bidders to build and finance (e.g. size and nature of
bridges and underpasses and whether these can accommodatelinclude
bike and pedestrian facilities, sidewalks, streetlights, cycling lanes, etc.)
and what costs and capital works the Province is planning to transfer to
host municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
(a) That Mayor Henry and staff continue their efforts to achieve fairness
and clarity on:
a. Municipal costs and responsibilities associated with
accommodating Highway 407 East and its impacts and to
advance a mutually acceptable funding program; and,
b. The future Highway 401 planning study, potential improvements,
timing and coordination with the Highway 407 East Phase 1
opening and funding responsibilities.
(b) That the Province be requested to immediately release all of the
Highway 407 RFP documents including all schedules to the Highway
407 East host municipalities."
1 - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on June 29, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Updated Partnership Memorandum between the
Regional Municipality of Durham and the five Durham Area Conservation
Authorities regarding Provincial delegation of plan review functions:
"a) THAT Council endorse the updated Partnership Memorandum
between the Region and the five Conservation Authorities within
Durham Region regarding the Provincial delegation of Plan Review
functions included in Attachment 1 to Report #201'1-P-54 of the
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development;
b) THAT upon Council endorsement, the Regional Chair and Regional
Clerk be authorized to execute the Partnership Memorandum
between the Region and the five Conservation Authorities;
c) THAT a copy of the signed Partnership Memorandum be circulated to
the Conservation Authorities for execution; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2011-P-54 be forwarded to the area
municipalities for their information."
Council Meeting Minutes _ 10 - July 18, 2011
1 - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham advising
Council that on June 29, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Energy From Waste —Waste Management
Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC):
"THAT the Terms of Reference for the Energy from Waste —Waste
Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), as agreed upon by the
Regional Municipality of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington, be
approved."
1 - 10 Heather Brooks, Director, Watershed Planning and Natural Heritage,
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising of the development
of a watershed management plan for the Bowmanville/Soper Creeks in
2009; forwarding a copy of the draft Existing Conditions Report for review
and comment; indicating a Community Information Session will be held at
the Base Line Community Centre on Thursday, July 21, 2011, from 6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and, advising that comments will be received until
September 15, 2011, and will be considered when the draft report is
finalized and used in Phase 2 planning activities to develop specific
strategies to maintain, improve and restore the watershed's integrity. The
report can be accessed electronically at www.cloca.com under "Latest
News".
1 - 13 The Honourable John Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment, thanking
Council for their resolution on wind turbine development in Ontario;
providing information about renewable energy, specifically, wind energy
development; indicating renewable energy developers must comply with
the Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Regulation (O.Reg. 359/09) if they
want to develop a renewable energy project; highlighting mandatory
requirements to ensure transparent decision-making and opportunities for
public participation including consultation with local municipalities, posting
of notices and holding of consultation meetings; advising of reviews of
existing scientific evidence on the potential health impacts of wind
turbines undertaken by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health,
undertaking of an independent research project at the University of
Waterloo to provide advice on the potential health effects of renewable
energy technology, including wind turbines; and the commissioning of
noise experts to review scientific literature related to "low frequency
noise"; and, advising the Province is playing a leadership role in the
development of an audible sound measurement protocol specific to wind
facilities to ensure they meet the standards put in place under the REA.
Further information is available at
htt :llwww.ene. ov.on.calenvironmenttenfsub'ect/renewabie' energ inde
x.htm.
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1 -- 14 Ron Collis, Chair, 2011 Clarington Arts & Music Festival, thanking Council
for support of the 2011 Clarington Arts & Music Festival which will take
place on August 20, 2011, at the Orono Fairground; indicating that the
event will feature 12 hours of live entertainment, a family fun zone, a fresh
food market and a gallery for over 50 artists and artisans to display their
talents; and, hoping members will take part in a promotional exercise to
help draw attention to the Clarington Arts & Music Festival.
1 - 16 Gail Faveri, P. Eng., Secretary of the Canadian Section, International St.
Lawrence River Board of Control, requesting Council's assistance in
publicizing their bi-annual public meeting/teleconference on Tuesday,
September 20, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. in Cornwall. The event
will provide information on the water levels and flows of Lake Ontario/St.
Lawrence River System and will invite comments and questions from
residents on how the current water levels and flows are affecting them.
To participate by telephone, call toll free 1-877-413-4814 between 6:45
p.m. and 6;55 p.m. (English access code: 8225560 or French access
code: 7333134) or in person at the Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Avenue,
Cornwall. Meeting material can be downloaded from the Board's website
at htt ://iic.or /conseil board/islrbc/en/activities.htm.
1 - 5 Dan D'Aliesio, Supervisor, Customer Service, Durham Region Transit,
writing to Wallace Boughen, thanking him for submitting a petition
requesting additional transit services to Newtonville; advising Mr.
Boughen that the petition and other Durham Region Transit service
enhancement proposals will be included on the Transit Executive
Committee Agenda for 2012 budget considerations; and, indicating that
Durham Region Transit will continue to do all that they can to deliver the
best service possible to their patrons.
Resolution #C-355-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item I - 5 from Dan D'Aliesio, Supervisor, Customer Service,
Durham Region Transit, with respect to a petition requesting bus service to
Newtonville, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1 - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on June 29, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Porcelain Collection and Recycling Pilot Program:
"a) THAT approval be given for the implementation of a porcelain
collection and recycling pilot program in the Regional Municipality of
Durham;
Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - July 18, 2011
b) THAT a Request for Quotations be authorized for the haulage and
processing of porcelain fixtures (sinks, toilets, tubs, etc.);
c) THAT the implementation of the proposed porcelain collection and
recycling pilot program be funded through the 2011 Waste
Management Operating Budget;
d) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham coordinate with the City
of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby to ensure that porcelain fixtures
collected in these Municipalities are also recycled;
e) THAT the Finance Department be authorized to execute the contract
for haulage and processing and negotiate any necessary
amendments to existing collection contracts; and
f) THAT a copy of Report No. 2011-WR-9 of the Commissioner of
Works be distributed to the Area Municipalities for their information."
Resolution #C-356-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham, with respect to the Porcelain
Collection and Recycling Pilot Program, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1 - 11 Lisa Baker, Chair, Enniskillen School Council, expressing appreciation to
Council for the Community Grant received which will be added to the
funds raised by the school community to purchase two small climbers for
the school's playground. The playground also serves as the sole
community park and the neighbours are also pleased to see a
commitment to maintaining the park.
Resolution #C-357-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 from Lisa Baker; Chair, Enniskillen School
Council expressing appreciation to Council for the Community Grant, be received for
informati®n,
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - July 18, 2011
1 - 12 Doris Dumais, Director, Approvals Program, Environmental Assessment
and Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment, forwarding Certificate
of Approval #7306-8FDKNX, a multi-media C of A for the Durham-York
Energy Centre; indicating that comments received from the Municipality of
Clarington and the public were considered by the Ministry as part of the
decision; and, advising that further information and an explanation of how
the comments were considered is available on the EBR Registry at
www.ebr.gov.on.ca under EBR Registry Number 011-2709. Questions
and concerns are to be directed to Ian Parrott at 416-314-3636 or at
Ian.Parrott ontario.ca.
Resolution #C-358-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item 1 - 12 from Doris Dumais, Director, Approvals Program,
Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment, with
respect to the Certificate of Approval for the Durham-York Energy Centre, be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
1 - 15 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Economic Development Officer,
Clarington Board of Trade, writing to Pierre Duhaime, President and CEO,
SNC Lavalin, extending congratulations on behalf of the Board of
Directors and Membership of the Clarington Board of Trade and Office of
Economic Development regarding SNC Lavalin's recent purchase of the
nuclear division of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited; indicating that
Clarington has been a proud nuclear host community for 30 years and are
in full support of the Darlington Refurbishment Project and the New
Nuclear Development at Darlington; and, advising the successful
execution of the local nuclear projects is very important to the Board of
Trade and offering to assist to complete the refurbishment project and
bring the New Nuclear Project to Clarington safely, on time and on budget
by availing their resources to SNC Lavalin and its supply chain partners.
Resolution #C-359--11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item 1 - 15 from Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Economic
Development Officer, Clarington Board of Trade, be received with thanks; and,
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - July 18, 2011
THAT Mayor Foster send a congratulatory letter, on behalf of Council, to SNC
Lavalin on their recent purchase of the nuclear division of Atomic Energy of Canada
Limited.
"CARRIED,
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D — 10 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-360-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 6, be approved as per the Agenda.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Cheryl Green, Administrative and Event Facilitator, Diabetes Coordinating
Office, Durham Region Diabetes Network, requesting Council to proclaim
November 14, 2011, as World Diabetes Day, to assist in educating the
public about diabetes and its complications. In support of World Diabetes
Day, DRDN will be hosting several events including Durham Diabetes Day
on November 5, 2011, a free event providing awareness, education,
motivation and support for people in Durham Region living with diabetes.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Kathy Crowhurst, Lupus Foundation of Ontario, requesting the month of
October be declared as "Lupus Awareness Month" to advise the public of
the Lupus Foundation of Ontario and to increase public awareness of the
debilitating impact of lupus; and, requesting the Lupus Flag be flown to
allow for visibility and recognition.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to fly
the Lupus Flag)
D - 3 Randy Cowan, Director, Orono Fair Committee, requesting that the Orono
Fair to be held on September 8 to 11, 2011, be designated as a
community event as required for various permits and to recognize the
bard work that is undertaken by the many volunteers that it takes to run
such a fair.
(Orono Fair to be meld September 8, 9, 10,
and 11, 2011; ap proved as a community
event)
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - July 18, 2011
D - 4 Jennifer Vincelli, Hospital for Sick Children, Division of
Haematology/Oncology, requesting that September 16, 2011, be
proclaimed as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day to raise public
awareness around the issues associated with pediatric cancer.
(Proclaimed)
D - 5 Lynda Motschenbacher requesting a six-month extension to building
permit 10.0211 for construction of a new single family home at 8535
Ormiston Road; indicating that she and her husband are building the
house themselves and are currently in the process of sheeting the roof
and preparing for the shingles; and, advising that they anticipate
occupancy of the new house by March 2012.
(Approval granted for a six month extension
for the use of temporary living quarters at
8535 Ormiston Road subject to the signing
of a further Letter of Undertaking)
D - 6 Kelvin Whalen, P.Eng., Vice-President, Land Development, Kaitlin Group,
requesting removal of part lot control to exempt Lots 1 to 19 of Plan 40M-
2375 in the Port of Newcastle; advising that due to an oversight between .
the Kaitlin Group and the previous owners the request was not submitted
earlier; indicating that a number of homes are currently slated for closing
late July, August and early September and expressing concern that the
owners will not be able to take position of their units and will be
inconvenienced in their personal circumstances; and, requesting Council
to consider enactment of a by-law to allow the completion and closing of
the homes within the timeframes expected.
(Approval granted for Removal of Part Lot
Control with respect to Lots 1 to 19
inclusive of Plan 40M-2375 and the
appropriate by-law passed)
D - 7 Christine Heller, advising of the increase in Lyme disease, an infectious
disease of endemic proportions in Canada, that suppresses an
individual's immune system; indicating the Province lacks adequate and
accurate testing, the medical community lacks education on Lyme
disease and treatment options are not available in Ontario; and,
forwarding for endorsement a copy of a petition submitted to the
Legislative Assembly of Ontario by Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia-Lambton,
requesting the Minister of Health to direct the Ontario Public Health
system and OHIP to include all currently available scientifically verified
tests for Acute and Chronic Lyme diagnosis, to do everything necessary
to create public awareness of Lyme Disease in Ontario and to have
internationally developed diagnostic and successful treatment protocols
available to patients and physicians.
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - July 18, 2011
Resolution ##C-361-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 from Christine Heffer, with respect to Lyme
Disease Petition and Awareness, be received for information and referred to the
Region of Durham Health Department.
"CARRIED"
D - 8 Kim Gavine, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation,
expressing concern that the future of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
is in jeopardy; indicating that over the past eight years, the Foundation
has worked with municipalities and partners in delivering a shared mission
to restore headwaters on the Oak.Ridges Moraine; advising that requests
for renewed investment from the Province of Ontario have been ignored
to date with closure looming for the Foundation and. termination of its
mission for headwaters recovery; and, requesting Council's support
through a formal resolution and/or letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty and
Minister Jim Bradley for renewed investment of$11 million over four years
from the Province to continue to lead the mission for headwaters recovery
on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Resolution #C-362-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS on March 28, 2011 Clarington Council resolved that the Municipality of
Clarington fully supports the application of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation to
the Province of Ontario for $11 million of funding for policy and monitoring, land
restoration, land securement, and education and outreach;
WHEREAS on June 30, 2011 and again on July 11, 2011 Kim Gavine the Executive
Director of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation wrote to Clarington Council to
advise that the Foundation was in jeopardy due to the lack of investment by the
Province of Ontario
The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) is a non-regulatory governing body
meant to complement the goals of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and
has undertaken stewardship, education, research, land securement and trail
projects on behalf of the province and the municipalities of the Greater Toronto
Area;
WHEREAS the ORMF has provided in excess of$14 million in grants and
leveraged, in collaboration with Moraine partners, an additional $35.8 million in
funding for 177 projects;
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - July 18, 2011
WHEREAS the ORMF has provided a valuable role in Durham and Clarington, in
particular with funding for 34 stewardship projects in Clarington alone for the benefit
of the health of the Moraine and the implementation of Provincial objectives;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington
expresses its concern to the Premier of Ontario regarding the Province's retreat
from its commitment to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine;
AND FURTHER that Clarington supports the call for renewed investment in the Oak
Ridges Moraine Foundation of$11 million over four years for funding policy and
monitoring activities, land restoration, land securement, and education and
outreach;
AND that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario Dalton
McGuinty, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Rick Bartolucci, Regional Municipality of
Durham, Municipalities in Durham Region, MPP John O'Toole, and the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
"CARRIED"
D - 0 Linda Gasser requesting Council to ensure that both the public and
Council have the opportunity to review the Durham/York Incinerator
monitoring plans before they are submitted to the Ministry of the
Environment; expressing concern that no meeting of the Energy-From-
Waste Advisory Committee has been called to date to review the plans as
mandated in EA Condition 8.8; requesting Council to make inquiries to the
Project Team as to when the EFW AC would review the plans and to
inquire as to the status of the development of the Ambient Air Monitoring
Plan; indicating that the information needs to come forward in a report for
public and Council review, with comments developed in time to be
considered by Durham prior to submission to the Ministry of the
Environment; and, requesting Council to identify a process that would
ensure that Clarington Council reviews the monitoring plans prior to their
submission.
Resolution #C-363-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Municipality of Clarington write to the Region of Durham requesting that
the Region honour the Host Community Agreement commitment with respect to
total particulate matter;
THAT the Region ensure that both the public and Council have the opportunity to
review the DurhamNork Incinerator monitoring plans before they are submitted to
the Ministry of the Environment;
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - July 18, 2011
THAT inquiries to the Project Team be made as to when the EFW AC will review the
plans and to the status of the development of the Ambient Air Monitoring Plan;
THAT the information come forward in a report for public and Council review, with
comments developed in time to be considered by Durham Region prior to
submission to the Ministry of the Environment;
THAT a process be identified that would ensure Clarington Council reviews the
monitoring plans prior to their submission; and
THAT the Municipality of Clarington request EFWAC meetings be held during the
evenings.
"MOTION WITHDRAWN LATER IN THE
MEETING"
(See following motions)
Councillor Trail[ rose on a Point of Order stating that Mayor Foster must ascend the
Chair in order to participate in debate.
Mayor Foster indicated that he was not required to leave the Chair.
Resolution #C-364-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the Ruling of the Chair be challenged.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-365-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the meeting be closed for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to
solicitor/client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:40 p.m.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act 2001 and two resolutions were passed on
procedural matters.
Council Meeting Minutes _ 19 - July 18, 2011
Mayor Foster quoted Section 3.3.1 of Council's Procedural By-law with respect to
Participation of Chair in Debate.
Resolution #C-366-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-363-11 be divided to vote on Paragraph 1 on
particulate matter separately.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-367-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-363-11 be amended to delete reference to the
phrase "as required by the Host Community Agreement" in Paragraph 1 and to
delete reference as to when the EFWAC will review the plans in Paragraph 3.
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED
VOTE":
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor P❑rtner
MaDor Foster
Resolution #C-363-11 was subsequently withdrawn.
Resolution #C-368-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Municipality of Clarington write to the Region of Durham and request`.
a) THAT the Energy-From-Waste facility be operated such that performance
condition for total particulate matter (filterable and condensable) is a maximum of
9 mg/Rm3; and
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - July 18, 2011
b) THAT the EFWAC meetings be held in the evening.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE":
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
_
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Trail[
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
May or Foster
D - 10 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham, forwarding copies of the following documents:
a Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated July 7, 2011,
regarding Submission of Ambient Air Monitoring and Reporting
Plan
Draft Durham York Residual Waste Study Ambient air Quality
Monitoring Plan (June 14, 2011)
0 Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated duly 7, 2011,
regarding Submission of Groundwater and Surface Water
Monitoring Plan; and
Draft Durham-York Energy Centre Groundwater and Surface
Water Monitoring Plan (July 8, 2011); and
advising that copies of the documents are also available on the EFW
project website: http//www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/projectfefw-
committee.htm.
Resolution #C-860-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 from Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant,
Works Department,.Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to the DurharnNork
Energy from Waste Project, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - July 18, 2011
COMMITTEE REPORTS)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report July 11, 2011.
Resolution #C-370-91
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of July 11, 2011 be
approved, with the exception of Items #1(a) and #S.
`CARRIED„
Item #1 a
Resolution #C-371-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-064-11 be received for information.
"CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING"
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-372-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to solicitor/client
privilege including communications necessary for that purpose.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open session at'10:27 p.m.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed.
Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - July 18, 2011
Resolution #C-373-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-37'1-11 be amended to add "THAT any upgrade to
the Visitors" Centre not be considered as part of the $9 million cash allowance for
architectural treatments as contained the Host Community Agreement."
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Interest
Councillor Trail[
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
Mayor Foster
Resolution #C-374-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the question be now put.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-371-11 was then put to a vote and CARRIED ON
THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
Councillor Traill
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Mayor Foster �i
Council Meeting Minutes - 23 - July 18, 2011
Item #8
Resolution #C-375-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Municipality of Clarington pay the Mill Street Pedestrian Tunnel debt off
once the Port Granby money is received.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-376-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report EGD-030-11 be received;
THAT the Municipality waive the Purchasing By-law 2010-112 for the construction of
the Mill Street Pedestrian Tunnel and associated works to allow Canadian National
Railway to complete the project directly due to the complex and time sensitive nature
of the work to an upset limit of$4,100,000;
THAT a copy of Report EGD-030-11 be forwarded to the Canadian Transport Agency,
Transport Canada and the Canadian National Railway;
THAT Council express its intent to fund this project including debenture repayments
and financing to the extent allowable from future development charges;
THAT the Director of Finance be authorized to make application to the Region of
Durham for a debenture in the estimated amount of $3,800,000.00 plus debenture
costs to finance the balance of the costs of the Mill Street Pedestrian Tunnel; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with the Canadian
National Railway in a form satisfactory to the Municipal Solicitor and the Director of
Engineering Services.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-377-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT, in accordance with section 10.12.34 of the Procedural By-law, the meeting
continue until 11:30 p.m.
"CARRIED„
Council Meeting Minutes - 24 - July 18, 2011
STAFF REPORTS)
Confidential Report COD-026-11 - 20101201112012 Agreement Between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Clarington Professional Fire Fighters
Association
Resolution #C-378-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Confidential Report COD-026-11 be received;
THAT the Memorandum of Settlement attached to Confidential Report COD-026-11
be approved with the effective dates as outlined in the document;
THAT Council provide direction on the Association's request to b.ackfill by the end of
2011, the vacant position created with the completion of the secondment for the
Maintenance Technician;
THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the Collective Agreement for
2010 to 2012 which incorporates the changes substantially as outlined in the
Memorandum of Settlement; and
THAT the Association Local 3139 be advised of Council's decisions above and
thanked for their participating an contributions in reaching a successful conclusion to
the current negotiations.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Report PSD-062-11 - Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 Margaret
and Wes Knapp
Resolution #C-379-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PSD-062-11 -Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 Margaret
and Wes Knapp, be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 25 - July 18, 2011
Resolution #C-380-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-062-11 be received;
THAT the application for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 39
(Temporary Use Provision) of the Planning Act submitted by Wes and Margaret
Knapp to permit a small engine repair business in an attached garage to the principal
residence for a maximum of three (3) years be refused; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-062-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN
THE MEETING"
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-381-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Trail]
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-380-11 be amended in Paragraph 2 by replacing
the words "for a maximum of three (3) years be refused" with the words "be permitted
until September 19, 2011".
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-380-11 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
BY-LAWS
By-law 2011-080 was received as a Hand-Out.
Resolution #C-382-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-075 to 2011-080
2011-075 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (R. & E. Sobczak)
2011-076 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2361 from Part Lot Control
Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - July 18, 2011
2011-077 Being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to assume
certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways
in the Municipality of Clarington
2011-078 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2004-253 to provide for Civil
Marriage Services to be Offered by the Municipality of Clarington
2011-079 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2375 from Part Lot Control
2011-080 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (Wes and Margaret Knapp);
and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
"CARRIED"
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Neal requested that the cables on Trulls Road be hooked to the posts. The
Parks Supervisor indicated that they were not the standards. Mayor Foster suggested
that Councillor Neal discuss the matter with the Director of Engineering Services and
the Director of Operations.
Councillor Neal questioned if there was a policy in place regarding how to respond to
e-mails received containing inappropriate language. The Municipal Clerk stated that
there is a corporate policy in place that addresses staff e-mail. Councillor Neal
suggested that a policy be developed regarding external e-mail.
Councillor Novak questioned the state of guiderails on Trulls Road. The Director of
Engineering Services indicated that any missing posts have been replaced.
Councillor Hooper expressed concern that there is only one washroom at Clarington
Fields for the soccer fields and the baseball diamonds and suggested that funding be
considered in the budget process for additional washrooms.
Councillor Partner requested that the washrooms at Newcastle Beach be maintained
as they are always overflowing.
Council Meeting Minutes - 27 - July 18, 2011
She also issued a reminder that the Orono Antique and Artisans Festival will be held
on August 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Foster indicated that Council is 1/8th through the current term and that in
September he will report back on what Council has achieved to date. He thanked
Members of Council for their cooperation in advancing the business of the
Municipality.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-383-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-081, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 18th day of July, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-384-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11;19 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
L���n¢�ifei Qy Special Council Meeting Minutes
JULY 28, 2011
Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on July 28, 2011 at 2:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor W. Woo
Absent: Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor C_ Traill
Also
Present: Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MOTION
Resolution #C-385-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT in accordance with Section 226 of the Municipal Act, 2009, c.25, Councillor Ron
Hooper be appointed as the Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Clarington during
periods when Mayor Foster, Councillor Novak and Councillor Woo are absent from the
municipality.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - July 28, 2011
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-386-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-082, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a special meeting held
on the 28' day of July, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-387-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:33 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS
September 19, 2011
a) Kern Maid, Bowmanville Tennis Club -- Renewal of Lease Agreement
(Correspondence Item D - 12)
b) Lou DeVuono —2012 Heroes Highway Ride & Rally.. (Correspondence Item
D - 14)
C) Michael Sullivan -- "Support Our Troops" Banner(Correspondence Item
D - 17)
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
l - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
June 23, 2011 and July 15, 2011 (Copies attached)
1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
August 25, 2011 (Copy attached)
1 - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
September 7, 2011 (Copy attached)
1 - 4 Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician, Source Water Protection
Technician/Communications, Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority, forwarding the April, May, June, July and August, 2011
meeting summaries for the Trent Conservation Coalition Source
Protection Committee. (Copies attached)
1 - 5 Karen Bastas and Canada Day Committee, Newcastle Business
Improvement Association, expressing appreciation to the Municipality
for the grant of$1,000 which was put towards the Canada Day
celebrations in Newcastle on July 1. The event was a great success
with the day's activities enjoyed by the local community.
1 - 6 Joe Comuzzi, P.C., Chair, Canadian Section, International Joint
Commission, Canada and United States, advising of the negotiation
of an update to the Great Lakes Wafter Quality Agreement, an
agreement that committed Canada and the United States to restore
and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the
Great Lakes basin ecosystem; indicating that-the International Joint
Commission is charged with making a full report to the federal, state
and provincial governments; that the Fifteenth Biennial Report
provides 32 recommendations for action at the federal, state,
provincial and local levels of government and focuses on the need for
the two countries to approve an updated Agreement addressing-
threats to water quality to prevent or reduce impact on human and
ecological health and to help legislatures ensure that resources are
effectively directed to addressing the highest-priority challenges; and,
advising that full copies of the report are available online at
www.ijc.org or may be requested from a Commission office.
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - September 19, 2011
1 - 7 Dr. Paul Andre Larose forwarding a published article entitled "Metro
Vancouver's proposed incinerator might have a nanopollution
problem", indicating that the article provides a perspective that can
help better appreciate the perils of incineration, references opinions of
Dr. Vyvyan Howard, a nanoparticle expert and Professor of
Bioimaging at the University of Ulster who writes that today's
incinerator filters typically let through five to 30% of smaller particles
under 2.5 microns causing the worst health damage and allow the
majority of the smallest nano-sized particulates to pass through into
the air; that nanoparticulates are even more toxic than fine particles
partly because they have far more surface area that can react with
body tissues than bigger particles of the same weight; and,
suggesting that Dr. Kyle give credence to the findings of Professor
Howard and report accordingly to Regional Council.
1 - 8 Durham Regional Police Service forwarding a copy of their 2010
Annual Report.
1 - 9 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Kathleen
Wynne, Minister of Transportation, requesting the Province to
reconsider the current plan to phase the Highway 407 eastward
extension; indicating that terminating Phase One at Harmony Road
will have an impact of.approximately $81 million on Clarington roads
alone in added costs to the municipality in addition to the pressures of
traffic congestion and safety concerns for rural communities; and,
advising that the timely completion of Highway 407 eastward to Hwy.
35/115 as planned and documented in the federal/provincial FLOW
agreement remains of paramount importance.
1 - 10 Mayor Linda Thompson, Municipality of Port Hope, writing to Louise
Levert, Secretariat, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, reiterating
the Municipality's support for the Port Granby Project and the
Application for the Waste Nuclear Substance License to be
considered by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission at its
hearing on September 27, 2011.
- 11 Laurie Docimo, Fund Development Manager, Feed the Need in
Durham, expressing appreciation for the grant in the amount of
$2,000 which assists the agency in providing food to over 40
agencies and helping to improve conditions for families in Durham
Region.
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - September 19, 2011
1 - 12 Dan Mathieson, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation .
(MPAC) Board of Directors, announcing the appointment of Antoni
Wisniowski as MPAC's new President and Chief Administrative
Officer. Effective September 1, 2011, Mr. Wisniowski will be MPAC's
President Designate working closing with Carl Isenberg who will be
retiring at the end of the year after more than 38 years in property
assessment. Mr. Wisniowski will officially assume his new role at
MPAC on January 1, 2012.
1 - 13 Louis Bertrand expressing concern that Clarington's Regional Council
representatives accepted the explanation that further delays to the
incinerator project would increase the cost; suggesting that the public
may never know how much the project really cost in terms of lost
opportunities to bring new and genuinely clean technology
businesses to Clarington; of lowered housing prices and assessments
or in additional costs to infrastructure, or know the health and social
effects of the incinerator; and, indicating that at some point,
Clarington Council is going to have to face the fact that the Host
Community Agreement is not a veto on responsibilities of the
municipal government to attend to the economic, social and
environmental well-being of the municipality as well as the health,
safety and well-being of persons, and that it is time that Clarington
took a firm stand against vague threats and called the bluff.
1 - 14 Thomas G. Gettinby, CAO & Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock,
writing to Mayor Marolyn Morrison, Chair, Greater Toronto
Countryside Mayors Alliance, Town of Caledon (GTCMA), advising
that on August 8, 2011, the Township of Brock adopted a resolution to
support the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's efforts to
work with local and regional municipalities and the top ten aggregate
producing municipalities and to advise all GTCMA municipalities.
1 - 15 Jim Richards, expressing his disappointment with Mayor Foster and
Councillors Novak and Woo for supporting the incinerator in
Clarington; hoping that Councillors Hooper and Partner will stand up
and be accountable for the way they voted in favour of additional
monitoring and to speak for their Ward electorate; and, thanking
Councillors Traill and Neal for standing by their election promises and
hoping that they keep up the good work.
1 - 16 Lloyd Ayre expressing appreciation to Council for the award
presented to him in recognition of his 50 years on the Orono Fair
Board.
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - September 19, 2011
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Karen Bastas; Vice President BIA, Event Coordinator, Newcastle
Business Improvement Area, requesting closure of King Avenue
from Baldwin/North Street to Beaver Street from 6:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. on October 1, 2011, for the Annual Fall Festival, indicating
that the event will feature vendors, a car and tractor show, bands, a
Jungle Cat World Show, midway and kids_' games; and, advising that
liability insurance has been secured.
(Motion to approve provided the
Organizers apply for and obtain a
Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 2 Don Head, Commissioner, Correctional Service Canada, requesting
Council to proclaim November 13 to 20,' 2011, as "Restorative .
Justice Week 2011", in recognition of the concrete learning and
results that have come from the experience of practitioners and
stakeholders in the application of a restorative justice approach
encouraging accountability, reparation and a movement towards
understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing and a sense of
closure for those affected by crime and conflict.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 3 The Honourable Eric Hoskins, Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration, inviting nominations for the June Callwood Outstanding .
Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario, an award to
recognize exceptional leadership, innovation and creativity in
voluntarism and community service; advising nominees can include
individuals, groups, business and organizations which have made
outstanding-contributions to their communities and the province; and,
advising the deadline for nominations is December 5, 2011.
Nomination forms and additional information are available at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Municipal Clerk to place
information on the municipal'website)
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - September 19, 2011
D - 4 Beth Cullen Keidann, Public Health Nurse, Region of Durham,
advising October is recognized as "International Walk to School
Month" and Wednesday, October 5th is known as "International Walk
to School Day (IWALK)"; inviting residents to participate in IWALK
events such as walking, cycling and wheeling as a means by which
to get to and from school; highlighting the benefits of participating in
active transportation; and, encouraging the Municipality to proclaim
the month of October as "Walk to School-Month" and October 5th as
"International Walk to School Day".
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 5 Fred Hahn, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPS)
Ontario and Tracy Saarikoski, President, The Ontario Coalition for
Better Child Care (OCBCC) requesting that Wednesday, October 26,
2011, be proclaimed as "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood
Educator Appreciation Day" in Clarington, in recognition of the
education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to
children, their families and quality of life of the community.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 6 Rob Messervey, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha
Conservation, forwarding a copy of their response to a resolution
from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority which states, in
part, "that large-scale commercial operations are beyond the
resource capacity and scope of CA regulations indicating that
Kawartha Conservation takes issue with that particular clause in the
resolution recognizing that while some aspects of large-scale filling
operations, such as dust and noise control will fall to other regulatory
vehicles, the conservation authority regulations are an essential part
of the control of such activities where they occur within regulated
areas; and, advising that in those instances, Conservation
Authorities must work collaboratively with municipal and provincial
staff to coordinate and apply the most appropriate suite of available
legislative and regulatory controls.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Director of Engineering Services
and to the Municipal Solicitor)
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - September 19, 2011
D - 7 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, requesting clarification of the
municipality's position on the eventual elimination of the Bennett
Road interchange once a new interchange has been constructed at
Lambs Road and questioning the timeframe for the construction of a
new Lambs Road interchange; questioning what steps are being
taken to bring together stakeholders including local and provincial
levels of government to update information and address priorities
regarding Highway 401 improvements through Bowmanville along
with improvements to arterial and collector roads linking with
Highway 401; indicating that in his view, it is important that all
aspects of Hwy. 401 improvements be considered together and in
the context of municipal and regional plans; and, advising that he
has written to the Minister.of Transportation regarding the Lambs
Road interchange and other future Highway 401 improvements and
will keep the Municipality advised of the Minister's reply.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 8 Kelly Adams advising that over one hundred residents of Clarington
have expressed concern with excessive noise being generated from
the Orono Fish and Hunt Club; indicating that the Club seems to
have incorrectly construed a 50 or 70 decibel level as their legal
allowable level, advising that the Orono Fish and Hunt Club are not
exempt from the noise by-law; and, stating that noise pollution is not
simply an annoyance and that grandfathering the continuation of a
proven health hazard is not good governance.
(Motion to advise of actions taken with
respect to Report CLD-024-11)
D - 9 Karen McArthur suggesting that an error has been made in the
curfew hours listed regarding the shooting times of the Orono Fish &
Hunt Club in the Noise By-law as the times of shooting in the past at
the Club were from 10:00 a.m. not 8:00 a.m. as listed in the by-law.
(Motion to advise of actions taken with
respect to Report CLD-024-11)
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - September 19, 2011
D - 10 Greg Farrant, Manager, Government Affairs & Policy, Ontario
Federation of Anglers & Hunters, providing a second letter of support
with respect to ongoing discussions regarding local gun clubs and
the proposed draft noise by-law; indicating that the Union Rod & Gun
Club shares many of the same concerns over the proposed by-law
as the Orono Fish & Hunt Club and have enjoyed a good relationship
with neighbouring properties and have been aggressive in their
attempts to mitigate sound from the ranges; advising that the Union
Rod & Gun Club has hosted training for Ontario Power Generation
security staff and are unaware of any complaints about their facility,
are careful not to exceed the 70 decibel range and acknowledge that
on occasion the frequency and duration of noise could be
bothersome to some living in the vicinity, but note that an excessive
amount of use of the ranges by either Club is not the norm;
reminding Council that clubs such as the Union Rod & Gun Club and
the Orono Fish & Hunt Club provide a safe, regulated environment
for recreational sport shooting where the facilities are regularly
inspected by the Chief Firearms Office; arid, urging Council to
balance the concerns raised by new residents to the area, with the
long-standing traditions and history of both the Union and Orono
clubs, who have been a presence and good neighbours in the
community for decades.
(Motion to advise of actions taken with
respect to Report CLD-024-11)
D - 11 Glen Morrow, President, Carleton Automotive Towing & Recovery,
expressing concern with the proposed transfer of authority of vehicle
impoundments from the Ministry of Transportation to the Ontario
Provincial Police (OPP) through RFP OPP-0460; indicating that the
RFP has been tendered without consultation with municipal
representatives or the local tow service providers and has been
designed for the administrative convenience of the OPP, not for
effective service delivery, creates a monopoly over the delivery of
impound services in 56 zones across the province; indicating that
many local towers will eventually be forced out of business, people
will have to travel greater distances to reclaim their vehicles to a
facility that may not be within the zone creating further hardship and
expense; and, urging Council to adopt a resolution to oppose the
RFP and its changes until such time as adequate consultation with
the industry and elected municipal representatives has taken place.
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - September 19, 2011
D - 12 Kem Majid; President and Ellen Logan, Treasurer, Bowmanville
Tennis Club (BTC), requesting renewal of the current lease between
the Club and the Municipality, scheduled to expire on December 31,
2011; indicating that the current lease has a four year term
compared to the former 20 year lease with the Lions Club of
Bowmanville and that the shorter term was acceptable to the BTC on
the understanding that renewals would occur in due course; advising
that the BTC has been part of the greenspace and playground
facilities at 26 Beech Avenue since approximately 1946 and the
tennis facilities are accessible to all families and residents of the
Municipality who become members of the Club by paying a small-
annual fee; indicating that.fees collected are sufficient to pay all BTC
operational and maintenance expenses for the year, including rent
and property taxes to the Municipality and to build reserve funds to
resurface the courts every five to seven years; and, advising that the
BTC wishes to continue providing Clarington residents with an
enjoyable tennis experience and urging Council to consider their
request positively and provide the necessary renewal instructions to
staff as urgently as possible, but before expiry of the current lease.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 13 Gary Jeffery, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee,
advising Council that on August 25, 2011, the Clarington Agricultural
Advisory Committee adopted the following resolution pertaining to
the Clarington. Official Plan review:
"Whereas the Municipality of Clarington is in the process of reviewing
the Official Plan;
AND WHEREAS part of the mandate of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee of Clarington is to advise Council with regard to:
a) implementation of municipal agricultural goals, objectives
and policies;
b) alternative solutions, approaches, plans or studies dealing
with agriculture and related rural issues which are within
the responsibilities and financial capabilities of the
Municipality of Clarington; and
c) monitor and report on changes within the agricultural
industry including agricultural land inventory;_
AND WHEREAS agriculture is the #1 industry in Clarington;
AND WHEREAS agriculture is necessary for food security;
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - September 19, 2011
AND WHEREAS some of Canada's best agricultural land is.in
Clarington, more particularly immediately adjacent to the current
urban boundaries and in the "whitebelt" areas;
AND WHEREAS there are not stringent tests for the expansion of
urban settlement area boundaries with regard to prime agricultural
lands and.soil capability,
NOW-THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council instruct
Planning Staff to include additional policies in the Growth
Management and Agricultural Sections of the Official Plan to ensure
that:
a) growth be provided through intensification, and
redevelopment; and within the existing urban boundaries;
b) agricultural soil capability be included as an additional
criteria for determining where future growth happens (e.g.
avoid Classes 1, 2 and 3 soils, in this order of priority) ;
c) impacts from settlement areas on agricultural operations
be mitigated; and
THAT all types, sizes and intensities of agricultural uses and normal
farm practices be promoted and protected in accordance with
Provincial standards.,,
(Motion for Direction)
D .- 14 Lou DeVuono, Founder & Executive Director, Heroes Highway Ride
and Rally Association, providing background information on the
Heroes Highway Ride, an event which began in 2009 with 134
motorcycles to an event with over 2500 bikes taking part in the ride
from Trenton to Oshawa in 2010; indicating that an estimated 8000
people attended the event in 2010 and approximately $30,000 was
raised for various military charities; forecasting the 2012 ride will
attract 5000-6000 motorcyclists; and, requesting investigation into
the possibility of returning the event to Clarington.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 15 Ashley Mancuso, Council and Committee Services Coordinator,
Town of Halton Hills, writing'to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty,
Premier of Ontario, advising that on July 11, 2011, the Town of .
Halton Hills adopted the following resolution pertaining to creation of
new "Hospital Development Charges Act":
"WHEREAS the provision of capital and operating funds for hospitals
for the communities of Ontario is a Provincial responsibility;
Summary of Correspondence - 10 - September 19, 2011
AND WHEREAS the amount of provincial tax dollars available for
capital and operating costs related to hospitals be they existing
hospitals, new hospitals, hospital renovations, hospital expansions is
very limited considering all of the other Provincial priorities;
AND WHEREAS to meet the gap in funding, municipalities are being
approached by hospitals to provide municipal tax dollars particularly
toward capital construction for new hospitals, hospital renovations,
hospital expansions, etc.;
AND WHEREAS municipalities themselves have limited tax dollars
available for their priorities;
AND WHEREAS one source of revenue that is not being "tapped" for
the building of new hospitals, hospital renovations and hospital
expansions, particularly to meet new growth in communities
throughout Ontario are "development charges";
AND WHEREAS a significant component of the need for new
hospitals, hospital renovations and hospital expansions is the new
growth in communities served by the hospitals;
AND WHEREAS imposing "development charges" would be a
reasonable approach to raising additional funding for new hospitals,
hospital renovations, and hospital expansions;
AND WHEREAS "development charges" could be imposed by
amending the existing Development Charges Act or by creating a
new "Hospital Development Charges Act' similar to the "Education
Development Charges Act';
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT the Town Council for the Town of Halton Hills request the
Province of Ontario, through the Premier and the Minister of
Health, to seriously consider imposing "development charges" on
new growth in the Province with the purpose of raising additional
funds beyond Provincial taxes and fundraising for the
construction of new hospitals, hospital renovations or hospital
expansions.
Summary of Correspondence - 11 - September 19, 2011
2. THAT the imposition of"development charges" be either by way
of amendment to the existing.Development Charges Actor be by
way of a separate "Hospital Development Charges Act" with the
funds to be collected by the municipality or municipalities that are
served by the benefitting hospitals and to be placed into Special
Provincial Development Charges Reserves for the benefitting
hospitals.
3. THAT with the adoption of "development charges" legislation that
municipalities no longer be called upon to provide capital funding
for hospitals due to.the need of those municipalities to use their
own funds for municipal infrastructure.
4. THAT a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Health for Ontario, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Region of Halton and each of the
area municipalities within the Region of Halton for their
endorsement and support, and to the GTA Countryside Mayors
Alliance."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 16 Jim Abernethy providing background information on the"Support Our
Troops" Banner Program; questioning why it has taken one year to
make the necessary arrangements to install a banner in front of the
Sullivan residence in Courtice as requested in early September,
2010; and, requesting Council to ensure that the banner is installed
as soon as possible.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 17 Michael and Linda Sullivan writing further to their meeting of
September 9, 2011, with Mayor Foster, Councillor Neal, Councillor
Novak and the Director of Operations regarding the installation of a
"Support Our Troops Banner" outside their residence and further to
discussions at the General Purpose and Administration Committee
meeting of September 12, 2011, clarifying their position that
regardless of how the Municipality chooses to recognize those
Clarington residents who have served in Afghanistan, they did not
think that Council's decision would nullify their position to have the
banner erected as promised; expressing concern that a kind gesture
of recognizing a soldier from Clarington who has served his country,
has now turned into a political issue; and, requesting that the banner
be erected forthwith.
(Motion for Direction)
Y-1
GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
June 23, 2011
FA 04111
1. Welcome and Call to Order
The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Benns, Chair - Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Mark Lovshin, Vice-Chair— Township of Hamilton
John Fallis - Township of Cavan Monaghan
Miriam Mutton — Town of Cobourg
Forrest Rowden — Town of Cobourg
Donna Cole — Township of Hamilton
Heather Stauble — City of Kawartha Lakes
Mary Lou Ellis - Municipality of Port Hope
Wendy Partner— Municipality of Clarington
Willie Woo --- Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Director, Watershed Services
Greg Wells, Manager, Planning and Regulations
Members of the Public
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Greg Burns— Municipality of Port Hope
ALSO ABSENT:
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
3. Minutes of Last Meeting
FA 3211'1
MOVED BY: Mark Lovshin
SECONDED BY: Willie Woo
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the May.19, 2011 meeting.
CARRIED.
4. Adoption of the Agenda
The Chair stated that there are four additional permits and 3 pieces of correspondence
which were emailed and distributed this evening as well as one additional staff report. As
well, Sherry Ibbotson will not be speaking as a delegation this evening.
Minutes FA 04111 Page 2
FA 33111
MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden
SECONDED BY: Wendy Partner
THAT the Full Authority adopt the agenda as amended.
CARRIED.
5. Delegations
a) Louis Bertrand — Permit Application for Morgan's Road
Louis Bertrand made a presentation to the Board in regards to the filling taking place on
Morgan's Road. He spoke in regards to clean water and the placement of contaminated
fill. He asked the Board to have the fill application reviewed by the members and
notification posted. He further requested the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
consider seeking party status at the Environmental Review Tribunal on July 13 and
further that the participating municipalities pass motions supporting stringent and effective
regulation and monitoring, to ensure all contaminated soil is effectively treated.
Willie Woo asked several questions in regards to the actions being taken to address
some of these concerns the presenter brought forward.
FA 341'11
MOVED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
SECONDED BY: John Fallis
THAT the Full Authority receives the presentation for information.
CARRIED.
b) Beth Meszaros -- Morgan's Road Commercial Fill Site
Beth Meszaros, representing the Clarington Citizens for Clean Water and Soil
(CCCWS), made a presentation to the Board on the strategic priorities of the CCCWS.
She requested the Board defer the new permit for Morgan's Road until all conditions
have been met and can be enforced. She requested the Authority to seek party status
as the Environmental Review Tribunal. She further requested Board members to ask
their communities for support of the MOE at the Environmental Review Tribunal and to
let Toronto know that local municipalities are unwilling hosts for Toronto's brownfields.
Forrest Rowden asked questions in regards to the response received by the citizens
from the Region of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington. Willie Woo asked the
presenter if she was aware of the correspondence that has been forwarded to various
agencies and the provincial government in regards to the commercial fill operations: Mr.
Woo stated that the various agencies are working together on this issue.
FA 35111
MOVED BY: Donna Cole
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority receives the presentation for information.
CARRIED.
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c) Carmela Marshall -- Need for Large Site Fill Protocol
Carmela Marshall, Lakeridge Citizens for Clean Water, made a presentation to the Board
regarding the need for a large fill site protocol for the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority. She laid out the requirements she is recommending to be included in a large
site-protocol.
Heather Stauble asked questions of the presenter in regards to testing and the cleaning
of soils. Miriam Mutton asked a question of the presenter in regards to the lack of
response from MOE she had described. She further asked if the location and origin of the
fill is known. Willie Woo asked questions in regards to the MOE order. Donna Cole asked
questions in regards to the soil sampling and the number of samples required to satisfy
the sampling requirement. John Fallis asked the presenter if she had found a fill bylaw
that she finds to be acceptable. Her response was the Uxbridge bylaw seems to be some
what adequate.
Miriam Mutton asked what was being done with the material being presented. Staff
responded that the material is being discussed with various agencies and utilized during
the review process.
FA 36111
MOVED BY: Heather Stauble
SECONDED BY: Donna Cale
THAT the full Authority receives the presentation for information.
CARRIED.
6. Presentations:
a) Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation — Lisa Turnbull
Lisa Turnbull, Program Manager, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation presented an
overview of eight reports prepared by the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF)
under the Measuring Success Project banner.
Heather Stauble voiced some concerns regarding Section 412 of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan. The presenter stated that these concerns have been
noted. Miriam Mutton asked about feedback from the province as to why provincial
funding has not been continued for the Foundation. The Foundation is unaware of why
the funding was not continued as other Ministries support the Foundation. Willie Woo
asked how donations can been made to the Oak Ridge Moraine Foundation (ORMF)
and if tax receipts can be issued. Lisa explained what was available through various
agencies. Forrest Rowden thanked Lisa for her presentation and stated that the
Authority is grateful to the Foundation for their donation towards the Forest Centre and
the Oak Ridges Moraine Information Centre.
FA 37/11
MOVED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
SECONDED BY: Wendy Partner
THAT the Full Authority receives the presentation for information.
CARRIED.
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7. Business Arising from Minute_s_:
a) Treetop Trekking
The CAO/Secretary-Treasurer presented the lawyer's letter to the Board as well as the
comments made by the insurance company. Miriam Mutton asked about the possibility of
reducing the lease term. Staff explained that this was not feasible for the company given
the project investment. Forrest Rowden commented on the great benefit that this initiative
will have on drawing the people to the Forest as well as the Forest Centre.
FA 38/11
MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden
SECONDED BY: Willie Woo
THAT the Full Authority approve the addition of a high ropes course_ to the permitted
activities in the Central Forest, and,
FURTHER THAT the Full Authority authorize the Chair and CAO/Secretary-Treasurer to
enter into a lease with Treetop Trekking as negotiated in consultation with the Authority
legal council and insurance company.
CARRIED.
8. Chair and CAO/Secreta -Treasurer Remarks
The Chair invited the members to the Alnwick/Haldimand Canada Day celebrations in
Grafton this Sunday. He also reminded the Board that there are no meetings during July-
and August. He informed the members he would be attending a Conservation Ontario
meeting on Monday and large commercial fill operation correspondence is on the agenda.
The CAO/Secretary-Treasurer stated the GRCA is applying for funding of two projects
through MOE under a program called showcase water innovations. The first project
supports partnering municipalities of Port Hope, Cobourg and the County of
Northumberland on a floodline and topographic mapping project. The other is for a micro-
waste water treatment plant for the Ganaraska Forest Centre working with a leading
environmental engineering company in eastern Ontario called Filters Innovation Inc.
The CAO/Secretary- Treasurer mentioned that staff are organizing a watershed tour for
the fall. She handed out a survey to the Board that will provide feedback to the staff in
regards to the features to be included in the tour. September 15th is a tentative date for
the tour beginning around 2:00 pm. Details will be forwarded.
9. Business from the Board Members
John Fallis spoke in regards to which Ministers should be addressed at AMO concerning
large fill operations. He indicated that members may wish to discuss this prior to going to
AMO.
Miriam Mutton informed members that Mr. Bill Watson has been hired by the Town of
Cobourg as Director of Public Works. She also stated that the Town has a water
committee (she and Forrest are both members) and the Town has a water bylaw which
addresses water metering. She also stated that one of the issues that the Town is dealing
with is the maintenance of drainage ditches. She mentioned that there may be some
changes to the design of ditches to address this concern.
Forrest Rowden mentioned the Conservation Dinner fundraising outcome. He also
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promoted the GRCA golf tournament on September 22, 2011 which is a fundraiser for the
Ganaraska Forest Centre.
Donna Cole wished everyone a great summer.
Willie Woo noted an AMO resolution from the Region of Durham in regards to the
commercial fill.
Wendy Partner challenged all the municipalities to participate in the GRCA golf
tournament.
There was a brief discussion on the Authorities attendance at the Review Tribunal and
the presence of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. Should MOE request the
presence of the staff, the GRCA will be in attendance.
10. Correspondence:
FA 39/11
MOVED BY: Wendy Partner
SECONDED BY: John Fallis
THAT correspondence items 45 to #12 be received and filed.
CARRIED.
11. Applications under Ontario Regulation 168/06:
The process of issuing and Board approval of permits was reviewed.
Permits approved by Executive:
a) 168106-1152-05111 - Construction of a 16' x 24' detached garage (Municipality
of Clarington)
b) 168/06-1153-05111 Construction of a -52.8 m2 addition (Municipality of Port
Hope)
c) 168/06-1154-06/11 — Construction of a 2250 ftz dwelling and septic (Township
of Hamilton)
d) 168/06-1155-06/11 — Repair and rehabilitation of and existing pedestrian bridge
(Municipality of Port Hope)
e) 168/06-1156-06/11 — Construction of a 16'x21' addition (Township of Hamilton)
f) 168106-1157-06/11 -- Construction of a single family dwelling and septic system
(Municipality of Clarington)
g) 168106-1158-06/11 — Repairs to spalled and deteriorated concrete an existing
box culvert (Township of Hamilton)
FA 40/11
MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden
SECONDED BY: Heather Stauble
THAT the Full Authority approve permits issued by the Executive.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 04111, Page 6
12. Committee Reports:
a) Ganaraska Forest Recreation Users Committee minutes, June 2, 2011
FA 41/11
MOVED BY: Mark Lovshin
SECONDED BY: Wendy Partner
THAT the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee minutes be received for
information.
CARRIED.
13. New Business:
a) Appointment of Officers to Enforce Section 28 Regulation
FA 42111
MOVED BY: Heather Stauble
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority designate Christie Peacock as an
Enforcement Officer for the purposes of enforcing Ontario Regulation 1.68106.
CARRIED.
14. Other Business
None
15. Adiou_rn
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. on a motion by Wendy Partner.
k ?
CHAIR CAOISECRETARY-TREASURER
GANARASKA REGION SOURCE PROTECTION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE AUTHORITY
June 23, 2011
SPA 03/11
1. Welcome and Call to Order
Chair Raymond Benns called the meeting to order at 9:40 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Benns, Chair- Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
John Fallis Township of Cavan Monaghan
Heather Stauble -- City of Kawartha Lakes
Miriam Mutton — Town of Cobourg
Forrest Rowden — Town of Cobourg
Donna Cole — Township of Hamilton
Mark Lovshin, Vice-Chair—Township of Hamilton
Mary Lou Ellis - Municipality of Port Hope
Wendy Partner— Municipality of Clarington
Willie Woo — Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO1Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Director, Watershed Services
Members of the Public
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Greg Burns — Municipality of Port Hope
ALSO ABSENT:
2. Minutes of Last Meeting
SPA 161'11
MOVED BY: Wendy Partner
SECONDED BY: Heather Stauble
THAT the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority approve the minutes of the
April 21, 2011 meeting.
CARRIED.
3. Adoption of the Agenda
The Chair stated that there is an additional piece of correspondence.
SPA 1711'1
MOVED BY: John Fallis
SECONDED BY: Heather Stauble
Minutes SPA 0311 1 Page 2
THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
4. Delegations
None .. -----
5. Presentations:
None
6. Reports for discussion:
None.
7. Correspondence:
a) SPA #4 cc. Mr. James Hunt and Mr. Raymond Benns Re: Review of Proposed
Ganaraska Assessment Report
b) SPA #5 cc. Ms. Jennifer Stephens Re: Local Threat Approval for Lake Ontario
intakes
c) SPA #6 cc. Ms. Jennifer Stephens Re: Follow up to Local Threat Approval for
Lake Ontario intakes
Discussions were had regarding the possibility of adding additional threats to the
Ganaraska Assessment Report so they could be considered in the Ganaraska Source
Protection Plan. Staff responded that more scientific work would be required to provide
the background information to the Ministry that would be required to designate
additional local threats (e.g., train derailment). It was requested that staff consider these
additional local threats as the process moves forward towards future versions of the
Assessment Report.
SPA 18/11
MOVED BY: Donna Cole
SECONDED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
THAT the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority receives correspondence
item SPA#4, #5 and #6 for information.
CARRIED.
8. Other Business:
a) Proposed Amended Ganaraska Assessment Report
There was a discussion on the funding required by Municipalities to implement the
plans.
SPA 19111
MOVED BY: Heather Stauble
SECONDED BY: John Fallis
THAT the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority accepts the Amended
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Proposed Ganaraska Assessment Report prepared by the Trent Conservation Coalition
Source Protection Committee for the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Area and
authorizes staff to submit it to the Ministry of the Environment for consideration.
CARRIED.
SPA 20/11
MOVED BY: Heather Stauble
SECONDED BY: Willie Woo
THAT the Chair of the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority write a letter on
behalf of the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority to the Minister regarding
funding for municipalities to implement the Source Water Protection Plans,
CARRIED.
b) Source Protection Committee Chair's Quarterly Report
SPA 29111
MOVED BY: Mark Lovshin
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority receive the Source Protection
Committee Chair's June 1, 2011 Quarterly Report for information.
CARRIED.
c) Source Protection Committee Municipal Member Appointment
SPA 22111
MOVED BY: Willie Woo
SECONDED BY: Wendy Partner
THAT the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Authority receive the Source Protection
Committee Municipal Member Appointment for information.
CARRIED.
9. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. on a motion by Forrest Rowden
CHAIR CAOISECRETARY-TREASURER
GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
July 15, 2011
FA 05111
1. Welcome and Call to Order
The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Benns, Chair - Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Miriam Mutton — Town of Cobourg
Forrest Rowden — Town of Cobourg
Heather Stauble — City of Kawartha Lakes
Greg Burns — Municipality of Port Hope
Mary Lou Ellis - Municipality of Port Hope
Wendy Partner— Municipality of Clarington
Willie Woo— Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Director, Watershed Services
Greg Wells, Manager, Planning and Regulations
Ken Jull, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Members of the Public
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Mark Lovshin, slice-Chair— Township of Hamilton
Donna Cole — Township of Hamilton
John Fallis - Township of Cavan Monaghan
ALSO ABSENT:
2. Disclosure of PecuniarV Interest
None
3. Minutes of Last Meeting
Heather Stauble noted that the minutes read "Heather Stauble voiced some concerns
regarding Section 412 of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan" and it should
have referred to Section 41 .
FA 43/11
MOVED BY: Heather Sauble
SECONDED BY: Wendy Partner
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the June 23, 2011 meeting,
CARRIED.
Adoption of the Agenda
The Chair stated that 1 piece of correspondence was distributed.
Minutes FA 05111 Page 2
FA 44111
MOVED BY: Forrest
SECONDED BY: Mary Lou
THAT the Full Authority adopt the agenda as amended.
CARRIED.
5. Delegations
None.
6. Presentations:
None.
7. Business Arising from Minutes:
None.
S. Chair and CAOISecretary-Treasurer Remarks
No remarks
9. Business from the Board Members
No remarks
10. Corres ondertce:
Miriam Mutton asked about the correspondence from the Municipality of Clarington and
circulation of the letter to other Municipalities.
FA 45111
MOVED BY: Greg Burns
SECONDED BY: Mary Lou
THAT correspondence items #12 to #19 be received and filed.
CARRIED.
11. Applications under Ontario Regulation_1!68/06:
Permits approved by Executive:
.a) 168/06-1160-07111 — Installation of a 1.7m culvert extension — (Municipality of
Clarington)
b)168106-1163-07111 — Replacement of an existing bridge structure — (Municipality
of Clarington)
c)168106-1165-07111 — Construction of a replacement 24'x24' garage —
(Municipality of Clarington)
FA 46/11
MOVED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority approve permits issued by the Executive.
CARRIED.
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The board expressed concerns in regards to blacking out the names on the permits- Staff
suggested that a staff report be prepared which addresses this concern.
FA 47111
MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden
SECONDED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
THAT the Full Authority request staff to provide a report regarding the disclosure of
personal information on Section 28 O. REG. 168/08 reports.
CARRIED.
Permits applications requiring Full Authority discussion:
a) 4148 Regional! Highway 2, Municipality of Clarington
The Chair requested staff to present their report and recommendations regarding this
application. Staff asked Mr. Ken Jul], counsel for the staff to attend the Board meeting
and address the Board. Ken Jull introduced himself and spoke about the statutory
parameters in regards to the application. He described the section of the act as it
pertains to the permit application. He described the application process, the process of
this meeting's review, the process of a board hearing and mechanisms of appeal. He
stated that there was significant discussion between staff, the applicant and legal counsel
in the development of the staff report. Members asked about how the appeal of the
MOE Director's Order affected the processing of this permit. It was noted that the order
and the permit are separate matters, however, it was also noted that the staff
recommendation included much of what is contained in the MOE order.
Miriam Mutton asked about how the environment and people fit into the regulation
specifically regarding democratic process, precautionary principle (if an area of
uncertainty we have to caution). Mr. Jull replied that the Conservation Authority must stay
within its statutory mandate.
There was a discussion on the word "development". Staff paraphrased the definition of
the word "development" as found within the Conservation Authorities Act.
Members asked what happens if there is a breach of conditions. Mr. Jull stated charges
can be laid, as well through court, the Authority can have the development removed.
Willie Woo asked if the act addresses large commercial fill, Mr. Jull responded that he felt
it does and quoted sections of the act. Mr. Woo also asked about the word "pollution" as
defined in the Act. Mr. Jull said that the Mining and Lands Commission has attempted to
define "pollution" in its decisions and it is an evolving process.
Greg Wells presented the staff report to the Board members. He reported that there has
been extensive consultation involved. Staff reviewed each condition with the Board.
The Board raised concerns in regards to the expense involved with addressing this
application and sampling costs. Members asked for a definition of the "Qualified Person".
Heather Stauble expressed concerns in regards to the "Qualified Person" being paid for
by the applicant. Mark Peacock explained the ".Qualified Person" process. There was
additional discussion regarding the "Qualified Person". Staff stated that the qualified
person would not be on site at all times but has staff on site at all times. Questions were
asked in regards to the qualifications of the staff on site. It was stated the Qualified
Person is responsible'for the site and manages the site much the way an engineer would
manage a construction site. It is his reputation and professionalism at stake.
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The Board asked a question in regards to contamination of groundwater and specifically
neighbours' wells. Staff reviewed the groundwater sampling program within the
recommended conditions.
Heather Stauble stated she was concerned granting a permit this close to a wetland. She
also stated concerns with the capacity of MOE to support the Authority with this
application.
The members asked questions to clarify elements of the mapping that was presented.
Forrest Rowden asked a question in regards to the municipal site alteration bylaw. Staff
stated that the bylaw did not apply to the site.
Members asked questions in regards to the use of Table 1 rather than Table 2. Staff
stated that MOE recommends using Table 2 and Table 2 is contained within the
Director's Order.
Questions were asked regarding the communications plan, specifically if sample results
were being publicized within the plan. Staff stated this was not included in the plan.
Members asked in regards to the road agreement with the municipality, specifically issues
associated with noise, dust and road use.
Mr. Jul[ cautioned the Board in regards to staying within their jurisdiction.
Members stated this application represented uncharted territory for the Board. Members
were concerned that the Board had to consider the impact on this application on people in
the area and voiced concerns regarding neighbours legal action against the Authority.
Members thanked staff for the report and the many hours spent preparing the.
recommendation.
Upon request from the applicant's lawyer, Mr. Jull reviewed the process of considering the
staff report and if there was an indication that a permit would not be issued, the right of
the applicant to have a hearing.
FA 48111
MOVED BY: Heather Stauble
SECONDED BY: Wendy Partner
THAT the Full Authority moved in camera.
CARRIED.
FA 49111
MOVED BY: Wendy Partner
SECONDED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
THAT the Full Authority moved out of camera.
CARRIED.
Mr. Jull instructed the Board the decision they must consider and make is either to accept
the staff recommendation or set a hearing date.
FA 50111
MOVED BY: Wendy Partner
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority moved in camera.
CARRIED.
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FA 51111
MOVED BY: Greg Burns
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority moved out of camera.
CARRIED
FA 52/11
MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden
SECONDED BY: Greg Burns
WHEREAS the applicant/owner has agreed to each of the conditions above; and
WHEREAS the information and procedures required in the conditions along with the
information received to date represent a reasonable program for controlling pollution-,
WHEREAS it is staffs opinion that provided the conditions are adhered to, the proposed
development will not have an affect on the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic
beaches, pollution or the conservation of land.
THAT the Full Authority grant permission for the "placement of 40,000 cubic metres of
fill material as shown on the attached plan titled Final Grading Plan prepared by
Oakridge Environmental (Project No. 10-1347), dated June 2011" subject to the
following conditions:
1, That no fill placement, grading, excavation or vegetation removal occur beyond
the "limit of disturbance" indicated on the attached plan titled Final Grading Plan
(Figure 3r - June 2011, prepared by Oakridge Environmental).
. 2. That prior to any additional development as defined in Section 28 (25) of the
Conservation Authorities Act, silt fencing be inspected by the Owner to confirm
placement as shown on the attached plan (Figure 3r - June 2011, prepared by
Oakridge Environmental ) and maintained until the area has been re-vegetated,
to prevent the release of sediment from the work areas.
3. That prior to any fill placement the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
(GRCA) be contacted to inspect the sediment and erosion controls on site, in
addition to barrier fencing.
4. That prior to any fill placement the GRCA receive written confirmation from the
Owner that they will not undertake development as defined in Section 28 (25) of
the Conservation Authorities Act on lands identified as Ministry of Transportation
Property (Land Titles Qualified) on the attached drawing.
5. That the Owner undertake all of the measures outlined in the "Groundwater
Baseline Protocol" prepared by Decommissioning Consulting Services
Limited/Oakridge Environmental Ltd., dated July 7, 2011 within 30 days of the
issuance of this permit.
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6. That throughout the duration of this permit the Owner retain the Qualified
Person(s) described in DCS letter of April 15, 2011, to ensure all of the terms
and conditions of this permit are carried out. The Owner may retain additional
Qualified Persons, provided they are found to be acceptable to the GRCA.
7. That the Qualified Person review written documentation for each new source site
and confirm in writing to the GRCA that the material being received is acceptable
for use at the fill site, prior to receipt of that material at the fill site. The Qualified
Person must ensure an acceptable soil management plan is being implemented
for each source site prior to material being received from that site. Additional
documentation being prepared for the Pier 27 existing source site material is to
be assessed and confirmation of fill acceptability is to be provided to the GRCA
by the Qualified Person.
8. That the Owner undertake the chain of custody control measures regarding
trucking of fill from each source site consistent with the attached "Morgan's Road
Fill Quality Inspection Procedures" (DCS, April 2011) and that the documentation
required pursuant to such program be maintained at the site and made available
to GRCA for inspection upon request. Fill from each source site is required to be
segregated until such time as the analysis of the weekly audit samples
undertaken pursuant to condition 9 of this Permit is completed and confirmation
that such material is suitable is received.
9. That the Qualified Person undertake weekly audit soil samples of the fill received
from each source site consistent with the attached "Morgan's Road Fill Quality
Inspection Procedures" (DCS, April 2011) and that the results of those samples
be provided to the GRCA. Email delivery of weekly audit reports to GRCA is
acceptable.
10.That the Qualified Person confirm in writing to the GRCA whether the results of
the weekly audit samples meet MOE Table 2 Industrial/Commercial/Community
Use latest version of table (Table 2 criteria).
1.1 .That the GRCA be notified by the Qualified Person within 24 hours of the receipt
of any soil audit sample(s) analysis which indicates that such sample exceeds
the Table 2 (Industrial/Commercial/Community Use) criteria and confirm the
steps acceptable to GRCA that will be taken to remove any materials from the
site which have exceedences.
12.Should an adverse sample result be obtained, that a program, acceptable to the
GRCA for additional sampling in the immediate vicinity of the adverse soil result
be undertaken to ensure that the adverse soil has been fully removed,
13.That the Owner consents to authorize representatives of the GRCA, at GRCA's
expense, to enter onto the lands upon 24 hours notice to the Owner in order to
make any surveys, examinations, investigations, take samples or conduct
inspections (hereinafter referred to as "the inspections") which are required for
the purpose of ensuring that the work(s) authorized by this permit are being and
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have been carried out according to the terms of this permit. GRCA will undertake
the inspections in the presence of the Qualified Person. Any results obtained
from the inspections will be provided to the Owner and its Qualified Person
forthwith upon receipt by GRCA.
14.The Owner will comply with the relevant terms and conditions of any Agreement
that the Owner may enter into with the Municipality of Clarington relating to
offsite impacts in relation to this Permit.
15. That the Communications Plan dated April 27, 2011 (supplemented by
correspondence from Aird and Berlis LLP to the Director, Ministry of
Environment, dated June 23, 2011) attached to this Permit will be carried out.
Wendy Partner requested a recorded vote.
Greg Burns Yes
Mary Lou Ellis No
Miriam Mutton No
Forrest Rowden Yes
Wendy Partner No
Heather Stauble No
Willie Woo No
Ray Benns Yes
As a,result of the recorded vote the motion was not carried.
FA 53111
MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden
SECONDED BY: Willie Woo
THAT the hearing be set for July 28th, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. if acceptable to the applicant.
CARRIED.
12. Committee_Reports:
None.
13. New Business:
a) Large Fill Site Fee Schedule
Staff presented the report to the Board. Members were concerned that the fee was too
low. Staff will complete a full review of water management fees in the fall.
FA 54111
MOVED BY: Greg Burns
SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority approve a revised fee schedule for Planning and Regulations
Fees to include a fee of $500 per permit with $0.05 per cubic meter for fill placed at
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large fill sites where fill is being imported from offsite.
CARRIED.
14. Other Business
None
15. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. on a motion by Forrest Rowden.
CHAIR CAOISECRETARY-TREASURER
1-2
CLARINGTGN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 201'1
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ted Watson
Jenni Knox arrived 8:00
Brenda Metca{f
Mary Ann Found arrived 7:50
John Cartwright arrived 7:40
Les Caswell
Eric Bowman
Marlene Werry
Gary Jeffery
.Councillor, Wendy Partner
STAFF: Faye Langmaid " .
REGRETS: Mark Bragg, Don Rickard, Tom-:Barrie
Gary welcomes{ all to the meeting.
.Adoption of Agenda
011-16 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Wendy Partner
„That the Agenda for August 25th, 20 1 be adopted"
CARRIED
Approval of Minutes
011-17 Moved by Ted Watson, seconded by 1Nendy Partner
:
"That the minutes:of the July 7th; 2011 meeting beappraved "
CARRIED '
G'uest.::_.Marlene provide any overview of the Ourhsm.Region Agriculture Strategy, the executive
summary is-attached
Discussion regarding high school programs and heavy equipment skills courses such as that at
Kemptville are needed. Most farmers need someone that can drive tractor, but.the operator
needs the skills to be able to drive a major piece of equipment and work the electronics and
hydraulics it has. Many use retired teachers or auto workers as they cannot find young people
willing to do the work or with the skills.
The meat industry needs cutters and workers for the killing floor, again there are few coming
into the profession at a young age and the older workers are getting close to retirement.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 25, 2011
Generally once labourers acquire skills they are lured away to more lucrative jobs, in our local
area the competition such as OPG and GM are able to pay much better wages and provide
benefit packages.
The theory behind creating the agriculture courses at Durham is to create entrepreneurs. The
issue will be how to finance their ventures, as no bank will provide a loan. It will need a capital
venture fund, Marlene has been working with the GTA Agriculture Action Committee and other
committees in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to address some of these start-up issues.
Marlene indicated that most job creation comes from existing businesses and the diversification
of existing rather than attracting new. Marlene spends considerable time with existing business
helping them expand.
Presentation: Faye provided an overview of the Port Granby Project (see attachment) and a
presentation on the End Use Concept that has been endorsed by Council, Port Hope and the
GRCA. The End Use Concept is for all the lands that Cameco owns (+666 acres) and will be
selling to the Federal Government when the license from CNSC is issued. Currently Robert
White farms the lands that are cultivatable (approximately 350-400 acres), the remainder of the
lands are in natural cover (creek and ravine areas, plus shoreline bluffs). The lands where the
waste mound will be constructed will be taken out of agricultural production and under license
from CNSC approximately 192 acres (78 ha). The existing site will remain under license for the
next 50 years, 40 acres (15 ha). The surrounding lands, some of which are in natural cover and
some in agricultural production, are part of the "Full Concept" end use.
The community felt strongly about creating a long-term legacy and, would like to see the lands
turned over by the federal government to an "alliance" which would be a number of partners
including area residents, Port Hope, Clarington, and GRCA. In this manner the community
would be able to control the future of the lands and not have to worry that the,federal
government would use them for some other purpose in the future or that they would be sold to
the private sector.
The concept for the end-use is to create a "nature reserve" that would be a stop-over for
migrating birds and insects along the north shore of Lake Ontario. The end-use also seeks to
have the mound shaped to mimic other landforms that naturally occur in the landscape (like a
drumlin).
Regardless of which end use concept is endorsed by the federal government at least 200 acres
of productive land will no longer be available (the waste mound location and surrounds). The
remaining agricultural fields, which are smaller parcels and not contiguous will either remain as
agricultural fields or be converted to natural cover_ This will depend on the decision by NRCan
about whether to adopt the End Use concept endorsed by the local municipalities and
community.
The Agricultural Committee should be aware of this project not just because it affects the loss of
agricultural lands but also because it is a major construction project that will be starting in 2012
that will continue for a number of years (8-10). The waste will be transported from south of
Lakeshore Road via an underpass to north or Lakeshore Road. The materials arriving on site
are to construct the liner and cover for the mound and other engineering aspects, no waste from
outside sources is being accepted. The transportation routes are designated as Newtonville
Road, Concession 1 and Elliott Road and will be improved by the federal government. The local
community will face a variety of disruptions and challenges to daily living during the years of
construction. Some plantings to screen views and reduce dust, noise have already been
planted along Concession Road 1.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 25, 2011
Business Arising
Trees for Rural Roads
As a result of the input from the Agriculture Advisory Committee and others the concept of
planting along the road right of ways has been the focus of a meeting with the Conservation
Authority staff. Guidelines have been drafted and an application form. An information report to
Council will be on their first agenda in the fall_ The tree planting program would be added to the
suite of stewardship programs the two Conservation Authorities provide. The Municipality would
fund the trees from the environmental stewardship account and the land owner would provide
in-kind labour for the planting, maintenance and also the site along the roadway.
It is anticipated that uptake will be slow until the program becomes known, but it also fits with
many other initiatives. As such, it may be replicated by others and could garner additional
funding in future.
Whitebe€t Resolution
As a result of the presentation by Dean at the last meeting regarding the Official Plan Review,
the committee was looking to pass a resolution that requests stricter tests before "whitebelt"
lands are taken up as urban development. A small group has worked on as resolution that was
circulated with the agenda. Faye provided an overview of where the ORM, Greenbelt, Whttebelt
and Urban Lands area.
071-18 Moved by John Cartwright, Seconded by Tbd Watson
"Whereas the Municipality of Clarington is in the process of reviewing the Official. Plan; and
whereas part of the mandate of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington is to advise
Council with regard to: .
a) implementation of municipal agricultural goals, objectives and policies;
b) alternative 'solutions, approaches, plans or studies dealing with agriculture and.related
rural issues which are within the responsibilities and financial capabilities of the
Municipality of Clarington; and
c) monitor and report on changes within the agricultural industry including agricultural land
inventory;
And Whereas agriculture is the 41 industry in Clarington;
And Whereas agriculture is necessary for food security,
And Whereas some of Canada's best agricultural land is in Clarington, more particularly
immediately adjacent to the current urban boundaries and in the "whitebelt"areas;
And Whereas there are not stringent tests for the expansion of urban settlement area
boundaries with regard to prime agricultural lands and soil capability;
Now therefore-be it resolved that Council instruct Planning Staff to include additional policies in
the Growth Management and Agricultural Sections of the Official Plan to ensure that:
a) growth be provided through intensification, and redevelopment; and within the
existing urban boundaries;
b) That agricultural soil capability be included as an additional criteria for determining
where future growth happens (e.g. avoid Classes 1, 2 and 3 soils, in this order of
priority) ;
c) That impacts from settlement areas on agricultural operations be mitigated; and
d) That all types, sizes and intensities of agricultural uses and normal farm practices be
promoted and protected in accordance with Provincial standards."
CARRIED
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 25, 2011
Council Referrals — None —summer break
Liaison Reports
DAAC — September 15 is DAAC tour, Uxbridge area.
Meeting is next week.
DRFA 'OFA has been working on a provincial election kit_ They have 5 major themes. Would
like members of the agricultural community to discuss these themes with candidates but make
the message consistent. The AGM is on September 20 1h in,Nestleton with Heather Hargraves
(Ontario Farm Animal Council)as the keynote. The family resource centre is working on an 18
month calendar as a fundraiser. The on-farm care program is looking to expand from a summer
only relief program to full year. OFA will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and will be calling for
nomination to recognize volunteers.
CBOT — Jenni informed group that CBOT is viewing the Port Granby Project as an economic
development opportunity. There have been education sessions on how to become a
bidder/supplier on the Public Works Canada process, another session will be held in the fall.
The Mayor's Annual address to CBOT will be on September 271h at Newcastle Community Hall,
if you would like tickets contact the CBOT office.
Clarington Farmer's Market — Brenda has stepped down as Chair, did not have the time and
energy to guide the market as it should be. There are processes in place for approving vendors
and guidelines for type of vendors that the Board is not being involved-in. The market is being
run by the vendors and the Market Manager. The stalls appear to be filled for the season.
There are several markets around Ontario that have closed, and others that are starting but,
there are nine in Durham Region but many of the vendors are from outside the Region. The
difficulty is getting the vendors.
Other Business
Orono Fair Display—working on a "renewed" version of the display
Illegal.Dumping — protocol for reporting is to call Operations (Hampton) and report it. If it is in
the field they will not pick it up but they track the incidents and can better target enforcement
and also address issues like tipping fees for certain types of materials.
Greenbelt in Ajax, the width is an issue at "/..mile, the owners' are not able_ to get building
permits after their fire as they do not meet minimum distance requirements.
Future Agendas
November the member of parliament that is elected on October 6th will be asked to attend and
discuss their initiatives for agriculture.
John Cartwright moved to adjourn.
CARRIED
Next Meeting - October 13th, 2011 Kim Gavine will provide a presentation on the Oak Ridges
Moraine and the Foundation
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 25, 2011
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August 20-11
RACKGROUNDER: PORT GRANBY PROJECT OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The Port Granby Project is a federal government project for the safe,long-term management of historic low-
level radioactive waste situated in southeast Clarington.As part of the Port Hope Area Initiative,the Port
Granby Project began in 2001 through a legal agreement signed by the Municipality of Clarington,the
Municipality of Port Hope and the Government of Canada.The Port Granby Project proposes to relocate
approximately 450,000 cubic metres of historic low-level radioactive waste and marginally contaminated
soils,.located at an existing waste management facility on the shoreline of Lake Ontario,to a new, engineered.
aboveground mound to be built about a kilometre north of the current site.
The Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office(PHAT MO),which includes Atomic Energy of Canada
Limited(lead agency/licence holder), Public Works and Government Services Canada(major contracts)and
Natural Resources Canada(sponsor/fonder),is undertaking the Port Granby Project.
NEED FOR THE PROJECT
The waste originated from the former Eldorado Limited operation in Port Hope and was deposited at the site
between 1.955 and 1988.The facility was closed in 1988,when maintenance and monitoring became the
responsibility of Cameco Corporation,under a licence from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
(CNSC).Although Cameco has made many environmental improvements,the instability of this site makes it
unsuitable for long-term waste storage,which must be designed for safety for hundreds of years. The site is
situated along 400 metres of receding shoreline, 3o-metre Nigh eroding bluffs and porous sandy soils.
In 2009, after many years of detailed investi gations and public
consultation in accordance with the Canadian Environmental
Assessment(EA)Act,the Government of Canada approved the
environmental assessment for the project. Clarington Council
endorsed the EA report and recommended the project proceed.
. Now,with the detailed design complete,Atomic Energy of
Existing waste management site—bluff erosion Canada Limited will.go before the CNSC at a public hearing on
Sept. 27, 2011 for a licence to undertake the project. Canada will assume responsibility for the existing waste
management site after a licence is granted.
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Port Granby Project site layout
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes construction of an engineered aboveground mound to isolate the waste from the
environment using a multi-Iayered baseliner and cover system. Monitoring systems will be installed within
the mound and around the perimeter of the long-term waste management facility site.
Low-level radioactive waste and contaminated soils will be excavated from the existing site and transported
safely to the new facility via a dedicated internal road.An underpass will be built under Lakeshore Road so
that no waste travels on public roadways.
Other important project components include the construction of a wastewater treatment plant-which will
remove up to 99 per cent of most contaminants—and roadway improvements,including upgrading of Elliott
Road;to permit clean construction material to travel to the site with minimal disruption to the community. '
Through community involvement,an ecology-first,naturalized landscape design was developed for both the
long-terra waste management facility and the restored,existing facility after the project is completed.
The Port Granby Project is expected to take approximately eight years with waste excavation and transfer to
the aboveground mound occurring between years three and seven.The Port Granby Project is expected to
result in many environmental benefits.
MONITORING PROJECT IMPACTS
The EA requires the PHA-1 MO to monitor all aspects of the natural and social environment to ensure effects
of the project,such as dust and noise, are appropriately managed. Over the past year,through the EA
Follow-Up Program,monitoring stations were installed and sampling programs carried out to update project
baseline data on air, groundwater and surface water quality.A weather station was installed to collect
ongoing wind data, and monitoring for noise,traffic, and various aspects of the social environment has been
conducted. Property values are monitored through the Property Value Protection Program,which has been
in place since 2001,to protect owners within a specified zone from project-related loss at the time of sale.
Once the construction phase begins,which is anticipated later in 2011, ongoing monitoring will enable the
PHAI MO to identify changes that may occur and take actions to:reduce effects on people,the environment
and the community's way of life.Ensuring worker and public safety is the project's highest priority.
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Executive Summary
Agriculture is vital to the Region of Durham's economic health. It must not only be preserved,but enhanced to ensure
long-terra diversity of the regional economy.Agriculture is also part of the social and environmental Fabric of Durham.
Environmental stewardship, economic prosperity and the health and security of our food supply are staples of a thriving
agriculture community.
The importance of agriculture is recognized by Regional Council in the 2008-2014 Durham Region Strategic Pian entitled
Growing Together. Agriculture and the rural community are explicitly and implicitly mentioned in three of the Plan's five
strategic themes and many of its goals.
Strategic Themes:
• Theme No. t: Promote and strengthen a vibrant economy
• Theme No.2: Protect and enhance our environment
• Theme No.3: Balance growth, enabling sustainable communities
Agriculture and the rural community focus are also components included in the{past year's work plan for the Region's
Planning and Economic Development Department which included completion of a Development Plan for the Agri-food
Industry(Appendix J), partnership with the Durham Federation of Agriculture to complete a business retention and
expansion corporate visitation initiative, and work on an Indoor Farmers' Market project, to name three. As weft,the
Region recognizes the importance of Agriculture through the Official Plan policies aimed at protecting the agricultural
land base and industry.
The purpose of this strategy is to provide a vision, goals, objectives and practical strategies for the future growth and
viability of the agriculture and agri-food sectors in the Region of Durham. The implementation of the identified strategies .
over the long term aims to achieve the foilowing.,which are consistent with the existing mandate.of the Region's
economic development function.
Industry Attraction, Retention and Expansion
• Favourable, sustainable and viable long-term economic success for farmers through innovation, growth and
diversification
• Effective working partnerships among kay stakeholders
• Increased accessibility and demand for locally-grown agricultural products
• Agriculture playing a key role in the production of green energy and renewable energy
• Opportunities for the agricultural industry to become and be showcased as a place of agricultural innovation
and excellence
Outreach and Education
• Increased understanding of agricultural products,support and encouragement from the growing non-farm
population
• Increased awareness and respect for the needs of the agricultural community and the urban community
• A sustainable environment which provides quality air,water and land which supports and complements
farming and benefits society as a whole
A Supportive Policy Environment and Service Delivery
• A supportive policy framework and decision-making structure that considers all potentiai impacts'on
agricultural viability,when making broader decisions for the Region's future.
• Maximum use of the agricultural land available for agricultural production
• Support, servicing and infrastructure required for agricultural viability
Labour Force Development
A highly spilled, innovative workforce
• A positive outlook&mage to attract more young people to choose a career in the agriculture sector
While many of the challenges facing agriculturo are beyond the mandate and control of the municipality's economic
development initiative,the Wcrk Plan developed from this strategy will focus on Initiatives and actions that can be
inGuenced loca€ly. It is the mission of the Durham Region Planning and Economic Development Department to work with
other Regional departments, local municipalities,provincial staff and industry stakeholders to be one of the leading
agricuftiue and agri-food regions in the province.
To that end the following Key Priority Actions to be implemented are Hentifled in the Work Plan:
A. Attraction retention and expansion
A,1 Expand the number of food processing and packaging companies in the Region
A.2 Identify investment opportunities within the existing agri-food sector
A.3 Continue to engage with local agri-food carnpanies and agri-businesses
AA Link agricultural uses with energy generation
A.5 Create an agri-food sector strategy
A.6 Ensure consumers have easy access to safe, nutritfous and locally grown food
B. Outreach and Educatlon
B.1 Create a well-informed and supportive non-farm population.
13.2 Improve staff knowledge of the agricultural industry
B,3 Improve blosecurity staff knowledge
C, Policy Environment&Service Delivery
C.1 Consider the needs of the agriculture community in the Council decision making
C.2 Protect prime agricultural areas for agricultural uses through the planning process provincially, regionally and
focally.
C.3 Encourage local food procurement by Region of Durham institutions
D. Labour Force Devefo rnent
D.1 Develop a long-term strategy that will inform and advance labour force readiness for the agriculture sector
D.2 Enhance leadership capacity in the agricultural community
D.3 Coordinate promotion of agriculture and agri-food careers
DA Support skills development of business owners
The work plan lays out activitlesitasks for each of the fib priorities listed above. In addition, this plan provides Durham
Region staff and industry stakeholder responsibilities, linkages to the Durham Community Strategic Plan and success
measurements, and provides Durham Region local rnunicfpalitles within the region and industry stakeholders with
responsibilities associated with the implementation of the identified tasks. The successful implementation of this strategy
requires not only a commitment from the stakeholders mentioned, but also support from across all Durham Region
departments and munfcfpalitfes.
A facilitated consultation with key industry stakeholder workshop was held in February 2013 to introduce key priorities for
a Region of Durham Agricultural Strategy and to assist with efforts to allow the industry to be viable and grow
successfully.
A Steering Committee comprised of key industry leaders and spokespersons as well as staff resource from Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs assisted in the development of the Region's Agriculture Strategy document by
providing valuable input and guidance to staff
The Agriculture Strategy was developed.in consultation with Millier Dickinson Blais.
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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 7, 2011, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Keith Brettell, Chair
Sally Barrie
Jennifer Forde
Shea-Lea Latchford
Absent: -Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Vice-Chair
Tim Hick
David Kelly
Councillor Partner
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
There being no quorum present, no business was able to be conducted.
Councillor Ron Hooper and Janet Mulder, representatives of the Bowmanville BIA were
in attendance to discuss accessibility at special downtown events. The Committee
members requested the designation of additional accessible parking spots which are
easily identifiable to the public. The representatives indicated that they would
investigate the possibility of making additional spots available in the Silver Street and
Division Street lots.
The Committee also requested that the organizers consider accessibility when planning
the set up of the booths. With the number of people who attend Applefest, it is difficult
to control the flow of pedestrian traffic through the downtown core, however, the BIA will
request their hired security to ask that people not ride their bicycles and skateboards.
The BIA have moved the fritter tent further south on Temperance Street to alleviate the
bottleneck at the King Street/Temperance Street intersection. They will look into
acquiring stanchions to delineate the area for lines. Also, seating and eating areas are
being designated which should allow for better pedestrian traffic flow.
The Committee thanked the BIA for attending the meeting and considering their
suggestions.
The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011,
commencing at 6:00 p.m, in Committee Room 1A.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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— April 3, 2011 at Brighton Barn Theatre, Proctor Park Conservation Area, Bri'ghton
Welcome
.Craig Kerr, Chair of Lower Trent Conservation and Counselor for the Municipality of Brighton,
provided a welcome to the municipality. He also provided historical background on the Proctor-
Simpson Barn, Proctor House Museum and Proctor Park Conservation Area.
Correspondence
The following Clean Water Act Source Protection Planning Bulletins were provided to the
_Qommittee:
9 Pre-Consultation (March 25, 2011)
4 Aggregate Resources Act Instruments (March 18, 2011)
® Certificates of Approval (March 18, 2011)
Drinking Water_Stewardship Program —Signacle Project
To heighten public awareness of vulnerable areas around municipal drinking water systems, plans
are underway to install approximately 134 signs along roadways or at municipal drinking water
systems. Each Conservation Authority has been working with local municipalities to identify
appropriate locations and assist with installation. A total of $20,500 was provided through the
Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program.
Review of Police Conce2ts
Background information has been provided to the Committee for significant threats including:
® 2 page summary fact sheet _
o Ministry of the Environment Backgrounder
® table of where threats exist within the Source Protection Region
Draft policy concepts, which included preliminary comments from the Municipal Working Groups,
were reviewed by the Committee for the following threats-
* Commercial Fertilizer
Agricultural Source Material
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DNAPLs, Organic Solvents
Road Salt
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The Committee has now been presented with all the technical information intended for inclusion in
the Draft Amended Proposed Trent and Ganaraska Assessment Reports. A 30 day consultation
period will be required once the documents are amended based on comments from the Ministry of
the Environment. A summary document of the changes, along with the amended reports and
maps will be posted on the website which is anticipated to be completed by the end of April with
the consultation period through May. The Committee agreed with this approach.
Future Meetincis
Committee meeting dates for the next six months were selected- July 21, August 16, September
14, October 5, November 9 and December 7. Locations for these meetings yet to be determined.
Municipal Working Group Terms of Reference
The Committee approved the revised Municipal Working Group Terms of Reference;.
Notices of Plan Preparation
The Committee approved the final draft of the "Notice of Plan Preparation" letter for circulation to
landowners identified as engaging in one or more activities that are significant drinking water
threats. The notices will be sent during the first two weeks of May.
SPC Member R2a!gn2:g
Bruce Craig, municipal representative for the Ganaraska Source Protection Area, announced his
resignation from the Committee due to his retirement from Lakefront Utilities. Committee
members expressed their sincere thanks to Bruce.
Update on Pudic Engagnients
Rosemary Kelleher-Maclennan noted the Ontario Wafter Works Association/Ontario Municipal
Water Association Joint Annual Conference is scheduled for May 1-4, 2011 at the Blue Mountain
Resort, Town of Blue Mountain. More details atwww.omwa.Zg,
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011 at Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre,
Norwood.
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Correspondence
The following Clean Water Act Source Protection Planning Bulletins were provided to the
Committee-
0 Threat Policies and Aboriginal and Treaty Rights (April 21, 2011) -
S Land Use Planning Approaches (April 18, 2011)
a Existing Municipal Authorities and Land Use Planning
Correspondence re. Addition of Local Drinking Water Threat— Gasoline Spill from pipeline rupture
(April 27, 2011) was also provided. Jennifer Stephens and Wendy Lavender are working to
ensure that MOE has all the material they require to complete the approval process.
Requirements for Pre-Consultation
There are specific legislative requirements to carry out consulta-lon activities with those
responsible for implementing source protection plan policies to ensure an understanding of the
requirements and expectations set out in the policies.
A pre-consultation notice including information and background about draft policies will be
circulated once the SPC is satisfied that the policy is "complete" (ie. draft wording for proposed
policies have been prepared).
The Province has advised that the SPC should allow a minimum of 30 days, perhaps longer, for
an implementing body to provide comments on draft policies associated with prescribed
instruments.
Review of Draft Policies
The Committee reviewed draft policies for waste disposal sites and sewage systems which have
been reviewed by the municipal working groups.
There was discussion regarding timelines for implementing specific policies. The SPC agreed
that in addition to identifying a specific timeline for initiating a policy, there should be identification
of a completion deadline.
The SPC agreed that these policies, based on input & comments from the municipal working
groups and the SPC, are now ready for pre-consultation with implementing bodies.
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Draft Amended Proposed Assessment Re orts
Amendments have been made to the Proposed Trent and Ganaraska Assessment Reports based
on feedback from the Ministry of the Environment. The draft Amended Proposed Assessment
Reports were posted on the website on May 4 for a 30-day public consultation period. All
municipalities and First Nations Chiefs have been advised of changes to the reports and the
opportunity to provide comments. As well, landowners identified as taking part in activities
defined as significant threats as a result of new technical work have also been advised.
The reports will be revised, if necessary, once the consultation period is complete and will be
forwarded to the Source Protection Authorities for acceptance prior to submitting them to the
Province by June 2011.
Source Protection Flan Commencement & Process Update
An update on the source protection plan work plan was provided. As a legislative requirement,
the Notice of Plan Preparation package was sent out in early May to:
o all municipalities within the Source Protection Region
o First Nations
o approximately 900 landowners identified with significant threats
An overview of the timelines for both the municipal working groups and the SPC to review draft
policies for May through August was provided.
A second Municipal Forum will be held on June 8 at Trent University to give municipalities an
opportunity to provide feedback on the process for obtaining their feedback on draft pol'icies.
Ontario UriratiCincater Stewardshii Pro rc� am Update .
The second phase of this program (2011-2012) addresses significant drinking water threats as
identified in the Assessment Reports. Landowners identified with significant threats received
details of the funding program in the Notice of Plan Preparation package.
The Review Committee created in 2010 to prepare the proposal for the request for funding from
the Province will continue in 2011 to consider applications for funding from landowners or
businesses. Mike Gibbs was selected to replace Bruce Craig, one of three SPC members sitting
on the Review Committee.
Other Business
The Committee accepted a report on gasoline, spill scenarios for tributaries flowing into Lake
Ontario within the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Area. To ensure the mapping products .
venerated from the model adhere.to the Technical Rules, amendments to the mapping products
during the consultation period may be required based on input from the Ministry of the
Environment.
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June 10, 2011 at Scugog Memorial Pudic Library, Port Perry
Welcome
Bobbi Drew, Source Protection Committee member, provided a video introduction to the
Township of Scugog. Jim Hunt also welcomed Rob Franklin as the new municipal representative
on the Committee, replacing Bruce Craig. Rob will represent the Ganaraska Region Source
Protection Area municipalities.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was provided to the Committee:
• Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Clarence Haverson, Director,
Environmental Management Branch) re: Technical support for local SPC during the
preparation of draft policies —April 12, 2011
• Factsheet from Health Canada— Uranium in Drinking Water
• Ministry of the Environment (]an Smith Director, Source Protection Programs Branch) re:
Request for local threat— Spill of gasoline from a ruptured pipeline as it crosses
tributaries flowing into Lake Ontario — May 31, 2011
• Source Protection Committee Chair's Quarterly Report— June 1, 2011
• Ministry of the Environment (Ian Smith, Director, Source Protection Programs Branch)
re: Proposed Assessment Report for the five Source.Protection Authorities (Crowe
Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent and Ontonabee-
Peterborough) -- June 3, 2011
• J. Stephens to Gary Robinson (Trans-Northern Pipeline) re: Identification of local
significant drinking water threat— June 3, 2011
Fertilizers in the Canadian Context
Kristian Stephens from the Canadian Fertilizer Institute provided a brief overview of nutrients and
fertilizers, and the fertilizer industry. He also provided details on the major functions of the
Institute including their various nutrient stewardship initiatives. More information can be found at
www.cfi.ca
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Jennifer Stephens provided background on a draft framework released by the Ontario Farm
Environmental Coalition for the proposed Farm Water Protection Plan process to address
agricultural activities defined as significant drinking water threats. The intent of the process is to
build on existing strengths and to integrate the principles and standards found in existing
prescribed instruments as well as applicable regulatory.stands and Best Management Practices.
.Review of Draft Policies —Agriculture/General
The policies related to agricultural activities (agricultural source material, fertilizer, pesticides,
grazing) have been consolidated into a single set of policies due to the common policy
approaches proposed for these activities. Andrew Doiron reviewed the draft policies as well as a
number of general policies which have been developed based on feedback received from the
municipal working groups and the.Committee. The Committee approved the draft policies for pre-
consultation and discussion with implementing bodies.
Source Protection Planning Progress
Jennifer Stephens reported that the Municipal Forum was successful with good input from the
participants regarding pre-consultation. Approximately 75 municipal staff/councilors attended.
Based on this feedback along with ideas from the municipal working groups, staff will be
developing a pre-consultation strategy for the Committee to review at the July meeting.
Ontario Dr'inkin dater Stewardship Pro ram
Conservation Authority staff have received a good response from landowners based on the
program flyer that was distributed with the Notice of Plan Preparation in early May. No
applications were received prior to the first deadline of May 31. If sufficient applications have
been received by July 31, an additional review committee meeting will be scheduled in early
August so that work can proceed on approved projects.
Submission of Draft Amended Proposed Assessment Reports
During the 30--day public consultation period that ended on.June 3, 2011, no comments were
received on the Ganaras'ka Assessment Report and three on the Trent Assessment Report.
None of the comments required changes to the current text or mapping. These comments will
accompany the two documents when submitted to the Ministry of the Environment by the Source
Protection Authorities.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Asphodel-Norwood Community
Centre, Norwood,
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July 21, 2011 at Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre, Norwood.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was provided to the Committee:
® Ministry of the Environment (Keith Wilson) re: Submission of Amended Proposed
Assessment Reports
Review of Draft Policies — Fuel
The following policies were reviewed by the Source Protection Committee:
• General Policies
o Education & Outreach Programs (revised based on Committee &working group feedback)
o Review of Planning Act & Building Permit Applications
• DNAPLs & Organic Solvents
o Risk Management Plans
o Prohibition of Future
• Fuel Storage & Handling
o Support of Existing TSSA Requirements
o Creation of New Lots/Future Construction on Lots of Record
o Risk Management Plans for Non-Residential Storage
o Prohibition of Future Refineries, Gas Stations, Bulk Plants
o Incentive Program for Switching to Alternate Fuel StorageProhibition of Future Residential
Fuel Tanks after Incentive Program Termination
• Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM)
o Review of Existing Prescribed Instruments - Risk Management Plans
a Prohibition of Future
• Road Salt
o Salt Management Plans
o Provincial Highways
o Prohibition of Future Salt Storage
The Source Protection Committee approved the draft policies for pre-consultation and discussion
with implementing bodies once amendments are.made based on the comments provided at the
meeting.
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The Source Protection Committee has now reviewed, with input from the municipal working
groups, draft policies for 10 of the 19 water quality threats. The remaining three water quality
threats (runoff from aircraft de-icing, aquaculture, snow storage) will be reviewed at the August
Committee meeting. Through July and August, staff will also be reviewing policies from other
Source Protection Regions for consistency as well as similarities/differences.
The preliminary enumeration of the number of Risk Management Plans based on draft policies is
339. Sixteen of the nineteen municipalities in the Source Protection Region with significant
drinking water threats will require risk management plans to manage existing threats based on the
draft policies the Committee has selected to date.
The following pre-consultation activities with municipalities are planned:
® Correspondence late July advising municipalities of the regulatory pre-consultation
timelines
Pre-consultation notices will be sent to the Clerk of each municipality as well as staff
representing municipalities on the municipal working groups in late August
Based on feedback from municipal working group representatives and those who attended
the June 8th Municipal Forum, municipalities wanted 2 months to review draft policies.
® Deadline for written comments will be October 31
It is proposed that the following list of support material accompany the pre-consultation notice to
assist municipalities with their review of the draft policies:
• Covering checklist
Notification letter
• Hot button issues (i.e. RMPs, funding)
• Summary of the groups of threats
Summary of tools available under the Clean Water Act
• Explanation of the content of a policy, mandatory vs. optional content of the plan
• Applicability table (municipalities versus policies)
• List of policy groups related'to the significant drinking water threats
Mapping
The next municipal forum was scheduled to be held in Peterborough for September 20, 2011.
Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program_
Jennifer Stephens reported that.some applications are starting to be submitted for this incentive
program. The Review Committee will meet following the August Committee meeting to review
applications. Conservation Authority stewardship staff will be developing criteria to assist with
evaluating applications.
Next Fleeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2011 at the Asphodel-Norwood Community
Centre, Norwood.
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August 16, 2011 at Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre, Norwood.
Correspondence
The following correspondence was provided to the Committee:
Ministry of the Environment (P. Heeney, Acting Director, SPP Branch) re: Administering&
Enforcement of Part IV under CWA & Section 56 Interim Risk Management Plans Bulletin —
July 29111
a Canadian Oil Heat Association (C. Wrigley-Thomas, Executive Director) — Jufy 20111
- staff will respond to `open lines of communication'
• Trans-Northern Pipelines (A. Denby) re: identification of local pipeline threat— July 15111
- staff will respond, asking for details on preventative measures and emergency response
strategies - arrangements for a meeting underway
9 Ganaraska Source Protection Authority (R. Benns; Chair) re: provincial financial support—
July 4111
Review of Draft Policies
The following draft policies were reviewed by the Source Protection Committee for the following
threats:
• Snow Storage
e Relocation of snow storage or risk management plan
• Management of runoff from aircraft deicing
o Prohibition of future aircraft de-icing
• Management of agricultural source materials (aquaculture)
o Prohibition of future aquaculture
a Local threat (landscaping that promotes waterfowl congregation - Lakefield & Peterborough)
o Requirement for waterfowl management plan
• Local threat (pipeline rupture - Port Hope, Cobourg & Newcastle)
o Review of emergency response plans
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A number of changes to the policies previously reviewed by the Source Protection Committee
were outlined:
® Education and outreach policies moved to.general provisions policies section
New general provisions policy to reflect the lack of comfort with the Section 59 restricted
land use policies 6
In addition, a number of changes made to policy wording based on previous input from the
Committee were reviewed as well as some outstanding issues requiring consensus by the
Committee on the following:
• Waste Disposal Sites
• Non-Agricultural Source material
• Sewage
• Agriculture
® DNAPLs & Organic Solvents
Fuel
Road Salt
The Committee has now approved the policies for pre-consultation and discussion with
implementing bodies.
Source Protection Planning Update
Based on feedback from the he June 8 Municipal Forum, municipalities will have a period of 60 days
to review and provide written comments on the draft policies. The pre-consultation period will
occur from September 1 through October 31, 2011.
The Source Protection Committee endorsed the concept of creating a map for each municipal
drinking water system that clearly shows where the draft policies would apply. The maps will be
included in the pre-consultation package.
Next i56leetin
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Asphodel-Norwood
Community Centre, Norwood.
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REPORT#1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
SUBJECT., GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-031-11 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for June, 2011
(b) EGD-032-11 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for July, 2011
(c) CLD-021-11 Hiring of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
(d) COD-027-11 Contract Awards Council Recess
(e) FND-015-11 Financial Update as at June 30, 2011
2. INCLUDING PIGEONS IN THE EXOTIC PET BY-LAW
THAT pigeons and other birds be considered by the Municipal Clerk's Department
Staff as part of the overall review of the Exotic Pet By-law.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report #1 - 2 - September 19, 2011
3. TO REDESIGNATE THE PROPERTY TO PERMIT A MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICANT: 672003 ONTARIO LIMITED (ADALAN DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION)
THAT Report PSD-067-11 be received;
THAT Staff continue to process the application to amend the Clarington Official
Plan COPA2011-0005, submitted by 672003 Ontario Limited (Adalan Development
Corporation); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-067-11 and any-delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. TO PERMIT REZONING OF A FARM PROPERTY TO PROHIBIT RESIDENTIAL
USES
APPLICANT: STEPHEN SELBY
THAT Report PSD-068-11 be received;
THAT the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to facilitate the severance.of a
surplus farm dwelling be approved and that the attached Zoning .By--law
Amendment (Attachment 1 to Report PSD-068-11) be adopted by Council;
THAT the Region of Durham and the Durham Region Land Division Committee be
forwarded a copy of Report PSD-068-11 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-068-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING - 5720 SOLINA ROAD
APPLICANT: ARNOT WOTTEN
THAT Report PSD-069-11 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Arnot Wotten to remove the Holding (H) symbol
be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-069-11, to remove the Holding (H)
symbol, be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-069-11, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
Report #1 - 3 - September 19, 2011
6. APPLICATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN TO
EXTEND MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO THE PROPOSED DURHAM REGIONAL
POLICE SERVICE FACILITY
APPLICANT: REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
THAT Report PSD-070-11 be received;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington has no objections with the approval of application ROPA-2011-0004, by
the Region, provided that the Regional Municipality of Durham is satisfied that the
application demonstrates compliance with all relevant provincial policies;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a
copy of Report PSD-070-11; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-070-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
7. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
COMMERCIAL USE
APPLICANT: NEWCASTLE (KING) DEVELOPMENTS INC.
THAT Report PSD-071-11 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Clarington Official Plan (COPA 2011-0002) for
a portion of the subject lands (45 North Street) from "Urban Residential" to "Village
Centre" and "Street Related Commercial Area" be adopted as Amendment No. 81
to the Clarington Official Plan as shown in Attachment 3 of Report PSD-071-11 and
the necessary By-law contained in Attachment 4 of Report PSD-071-11 be
approved;
THAT the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 (ZBA 2011-0007) as shown in
Attachment 5 of Report PSD-071-11 be approved as follows:
a) portion of the subject lands (37 and 45 North Street) from "Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone" and "Urban Residential Exception (R1-1) Zone" to
"General Commercial Exception (C1-57) Zone" be approved, with a "Holding
(H) Symbol;
b) a portion of the subject lands (80, 92 and 100 King Avenue West) from
"General Commercial Exception (C1-33) Zone" to "General Commercial
Exception (C1-57) Zone";
Report #1 - 4 - September 19, 2011
THAT the site plan approval require that the architectural facade of the building
proposed in Report PSD-071-11 contain transparent window glazing on King
Avenue and that the brick be historic rusty brown in colour in keeping with the
historical flavour of downtown Newcastle;
THAT a By-law lifting the Holding (H) Symbol be forwarded to Council once Site
Plan approval has been granted, permanent easements for a laneway to access
Mill Street have been granted, and the Municipality has received all required
financial securities; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-071-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
8. EXPIRY DATES FOR DRAFT APPROVAL OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
THAT Report PSD-072-11 be received;
THAT the Director of Planning be authorized to amend the conditions of Draft
Approval for applications 18T-87083, 18T-89007, 18T-90043, and 18T-95030 to
have a three year expiry date from the date of Council's decision; and
THAT the interested parties and delegations regarding each application dealt with
in Report PSD-072-11 be advised of Council's decision with respect to the
application.
9. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: 511060 ONTARIO LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-073-11 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lot 13 on Plan
40M-2094 be approved;
THAT the Part Lot Control By-law contained in Attachment 2 of PSD-07.3-11 be
passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act', and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-073-11 any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
Report #1 - 5 - September 19, 2011
10. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
TREES FOR RURAL ROADS PROGRAM
THAT Report PSD-074-11 be received; and
THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD--074-11 be notified of Council's
decision.
11. WATERFRONT LAND ACQUISITION
43 WEST BEACH ROAD, BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report PSD-075-11 be received;
THAT the property identified as 43 West Beach Road, Bowmanville, Ontario and
being more particularly described as Lot 26 and Part Lot 27, Plan 150, in the
Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, for the purchase price
of Two Hundred and Sixty five Thousand ($265,000.00) Dollars, subject to
adjustments;
THAT the funds for the purchase, and any associated costs, be charged to account
number 110-50--130-850002-7401 Land Acquisition Account;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk, on behalf of the Municipality, be authorized to execute
an Agreement to acquire the property;
THAT Staff be directed to take all necessary actions to complete the transaction;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-075-11 be notified of Council's
decision.
12. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETINGS OF JULY 14 AND AUGUST 11, 2011
THAT Report PSD-076--11 be received;
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
July 14 for applications A2011-0026 and A2011-0027 and on August 11 for
application A2011-0028; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend .
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
Report #1 - 6 - September 19, 2011
13. REFURBISHMENT AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE DARLINGTON
NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
COMMENTS — DRAFT SCOPING INFORMATION DOCUMENT
THAT Report PSD-077-11 be received;
THAT Council endorse the comments on the Draft Scoping Information Document
for the Refurbishment and Continued Operation of the Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station as set out in the August 22, 2011 letter from the Director of
Planning Services to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, being Attachment
3 to Report PSD-077-11; and
THAT a copy of Report PSD-077-11 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Ontario Power Generation.
14. PORT GRANBY PROJECT - LICENSING HEARING BEFORE THE CANADIAN
NUCLEAR SAFETY COMMISSION, AND ROADS AGREEMENT WITH THE
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
THAT Report PSD-078-11 be received;
THAT Council adopt the following resolution in support of the application by Atomic
Energy of Canada Limited for a licence from�the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission to permit the construction of the Port Granby Project:
"WHEREAS the Port Granby Project has been underway since 2001 and
has been subject to a thorough Environmental Assessment process to
ensure that the Project can be undertaken safely;
AND WHEREAS on June 26, 2006, the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington endorsed a Preferred Option for the Port Granby Project and
consented to the submission of the Environmental Assessment Study Report
to federal decision makers for review;
AND WHEREAS on October 26, 2009, Council endorsed the findings of the
EA Screening Report which stated that the Port Granby Project is not likely
to result in significant adverse environmental effects provided that the
mitigation measures outlined in the Environmental Assessment Study Report
and the Screening Report are implemented;
AND WHEREAS Atomic Energy of Canada Limited has submitted an
application to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for a Waste Nuclear
Safety Licence to permit the construction of the Port Granby Project;
Report #1 - 7 - September 19, 2011
AND WHEREAS the Municipality's Peer Review Team has advised
Clarington Council that, based on its review of the detailed engineering
design and licensing documents for the Port Granby Project, the Team is
satisfied that the Project can proceed safely and with minimal environmental
effects and that appropriate measures will be implemented to ensure that the
health and safety and well-being of our residents will be protected
throughout the Project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington supports the application by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
for a Waste Nuclear Substance Licence to permit the construction of the Port
Granby Project";
THAT Staff be authorized to finalize the agreement with the Government of Canada
regarding the use by Canada of municipal roads for the Port Granby Project;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement with the
Government of Canada once the agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction
of the Municipal Solicitor;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-078-11 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the Port Hope Area Initiative Management
Office, and the Southeast Clarington Rate Payers Association; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-078-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
15. PROPOSAL TO CLOSE AND CONVEY PORTIONS OF A ROAD ALLOWANCE
SITUATED BETWEEN LOTS 32 AND 33, CONCESSION 7, FORMER
TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE
THAT Report EGD-033-11 be received;
THAT Council authorize the publication of a notice of application that the
Municipality intends to pass a by-law to close .those parts of the road allowance
situated between Lots 32 and 33, Concession 7, Former Township of Clarke
(Attachment 1 of Report EGD-033-11), pursuant to section 34 of the Municipal Act
and By-Law No. 95-22;
THAT staff report back to Council with final recommendations and appropriate
by-laws;
THAT the applicant pay all legal, advertising, appraisal and land costs associated
with this transaction; and
Report #1 - 8 -, September 19, 2011
THAT all interested parties listed in Report EGD-033-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
16. SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED SIDEWALK AND
DRIVEWAY WINDROW SNOW CLEARING PROGRAM
THAT Report OPD-011-11 be received; and
THAT the fee for resident participation in the Senior Citizens And The Physically
Disabled Sidewalk And Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program remain at $60 +
HST per registered address.
17. RECOGNITION OF OVERSEAS SERVICE
THAT the Director of Operations prepare a report addressing the way the
Municipality of Clarington recognizes men and women from the municipality who
have served overseas; and
THAT the report be presented to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee within one month.
18. "NEXTGEN" -- NEXT GENERATION COMMON COMMUNICATION PLATFORM
THAT Report ESD-01 3-11 be received for information;
THAT staff continue to support the NextGen - Next Generation Common
Communication Platform project;
THAT Council authorize the Clerk and Mayor to sign an agreement committing
Clarington to the Next Generation Common Communication Platform project; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report ESD-013-11 be advised_ of Council's
decision.
19. 2"DQUARTER PARKING REPORT
THAT Report CLD-022-11 be received; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-022-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
Report #1 - 9 - September 19, 2011
20. ONTARIO WILDLIFE DAMAGE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
THAT Report.CLD-023-11 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-023-11 be forwarded to the Agricultural Advisory
Committee for information.
21. RESULTS OF MEDIATION MEETING - SHOOTING CLUB NOISE
THAT Report CLD-024-11 be received;
THAT an expenditure not to exceed $5,800.00 be approved, the funds to come
from Account # 19-191-00000-7161 By-law Enforcement— Professional Fees, to
retain the services of Swallow Acoustic.Consultants Ltd.; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-024-11 be-advised of Council's
decision.
22. EXEMPTION FROM EXOTIC PET BY-LAW— D&D'S EXOTICS
THAT the request from Debbie Grills, D&D's Exotics for an exemption from the
'Exotic Pet By-Law for the "Celebrate Your Pet Day" Fundraiser event at the
Bowmanville Veterinarian Clinic on Saturday, October 1, 2011 be approved at the
Municipal Clerk's concurrence.
23. CL2011-27, ASPHALT RESURFACING, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
THAT Report COD-028-11 be received;
THAT Coco Paving Limited, Bowmanville; Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of
$422,743.92 (net of H.S.T. Rebate), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2011-27, be awarded the contract
for Asphalt Resurfacing, Various Locations, as required by the Engineering
Department;
THAT the additional funds in the amount of $17,000.00 required to complete the
Old Scugog Road resurfacing project be transferred from the 2011 Pavement
Rehabilitation Account to the Old Scugog Road Account;
THAT the additional funds for Nash Road and Concession Road 3 be funded from
the unexpended funds from the Mearns Avenue project;
Report #1 - 10 - September 19, 2011
THAT the funds required in the amount of$478,000.00 (i.e., which includes
$422,743.92'for tendering and a ten percent contingency amount.and materials
testing and the Municipality's Net HST amount) be drawn from the following
Engineering Department Capital Budget Accounts:
110-32-330-83214-7401 - Nash Rd $100,000
110-32-330-83316-7401 - Old Scugog Rd. $52,000
110-32-330-83319-7401 - Conc. Rd. 3 $101,000
110-32-330-83208-7401 - Mearns Ave. $225,000
Total $478,000
THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.
24. PURCHASE OF A PRE-BUILT PUMPER
THAT Report COD-029-11 be received;
THAT the Purchasing Manager be authorized to negotiate a purchase price from
the three (3) fire truck manufacturers who responded to the Expression of Interest;
and
THAT a report to Council be provided summarizing the results of the negotiations
- and providing a recommendation for the purchase of the selected unit.
25. PUBLICATION OF COUNCIL'S ACTIONS REGARDING THE ENERGY FROM
WASTE FACILITY
THAT the Mayor's Office and staff prepare for publication in the Orono Times and
Metroland newspaper, the actions taken by this Council regarding the Energy From
Waste Facility; and
THAT the funds to be taken from the budget set aside for the last edition of the
Clarington.net.
26. 2011/2012 INSURANCE PROGRAM
THAT Report FND-017-11 be received; and
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, 2011
to June 30, 2012 at an approximate cost to Clarington of $782,564 be confirmed.
Report #1 - 11 - September 19, 2011
27, HONG LI ZHANG V. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CLARINGTON
THAT Resolution #CPGA-01 8-11 be ratified.
28. DURHAM CITIZENS LOBBY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND
RESPONSIBILITY V. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM ET AL
THAT the confidential Report LGL-009-11 be received; and
THAT the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to file a Notice of Appearance to
maintain a watching brief and preserve litigation options.
29. TEMPORARY USE REZONING APPLICATION
5105 MAIN STREET, ORONO
APPLICANTS: WES AND MARGARET KNAPP
APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
THAT LGL-010-11 be received; and
THAT the Municipal Solicitor be directed to defend Council's position.
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
September 19, 2011
BY-LAWS
2011-084 Being a by--law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Stephen Selby)(Item 4 of Report #1)
2011-085 Being a by-law to amend By-aw 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Arnot
Wotten) (Item 5 of Report#1)
2011-086 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No.81 to the Clarington Official
Plan (Newcastle (King) Developments Inc.) (Item 7 of Report#1)
2011-087 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington (Newcastle (King) Developments Inc.)
(Item 7 of Report #1)
2011-088 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2094 from Part Lot Control (Item 9 of Report #1)
2011-089 Being a by-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement
Officer for Private Property (Paul Long) (120, 124, 128, 132 and 136
Aspen Springs Drive)
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council
From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: September 16, 2011
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA— SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Please be advised of the following regarding Monday's meeting:
DELEGATIONS
See final list of Delegations attached.
CORRESPONDENCE
D - 18 Margaret Maskell indicating that the current "Support the Troops" Banner Program
was set up to recognize individuals serving in a very visible and public basis;
stating that she does not understand the need to create a different program as the
current program has been readily accepted across the nation and there is current
Council policy in place; and, expressing concern that any single individual should
be recognized any more than another serving in the Armed Forces as we should
all be united as one in support of our troops.
(Motion for Direction)
COMMITTEE REPORT
Item 27 Report of the General Purpose and Administration Committee -- September 12,
2011
C'.G id tial Information regarding Item #27 of Report #1 is being circulated to
emb s of Council under separate cover.
Patti L. Barrie, CMO
Municipal Clerk
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Attachment
cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS
September 19, 2011
a) Kern Majid, Bowmanville Tennis Club -- Renewal of Lease Agreement
(Correspondence Item D - 12)
b) Lou DeVuono -- 2012 Heroes Highway Ride & Rally (Correspondence Item
D - 14)
C) Michael Sullivan — "Support Our Troops" Banner (Correspondence Item
D - 17)