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J U LY 4, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on July 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Woo 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
Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Manager of Communication and Marketing, J. Cooke, attended
until 7:19 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Neal indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect
to Item #6 of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak announced the following events she attended last week:
• Brought greetings on behalf of the Municipality to M. J. Hobbs Senior Public
School and presented the Mayor's Award at their graduation ceremony
• Attended the 407 Open House at the Shiners' Club in Oshawa
• Presented bursaries to graduating students at St. Stephen Catholic Secondary
School; and
• Attended Canada Day Celebrations throughout the municipality.
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Councillor Hooper announced the following events he attended last week:
• the M. J. Hobbs Senior Public School graduation ceremony
• the Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Broker Lake Insurance in Newcastle
• the Emergency and Fire Services first night of training for twelve new part-time
recruits; and
• Canada Day celebrations at the Bowmanville Museum and the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
• He attended the Centre for Individual Studies Annual Graduation Ceremonies.
• He attended Canada Day Celebrations.
• He extended congratulations to the students of The Pines Senior Public School
who have set a new Guinness Book of World Records for the most people
exercising to a video game.
• On July 5, 20117 A Gift of Art will celebrate their grand re-opening at 187 King
Avenue in Newcastle, at 7:00 p.m.
• On July 9 and 10, 2011, the Newcastle Art Show will take place at the
Bondhead Beach Parkette with over 60 artisans displaying and selling their
creations.
Councillor Traill announced that she attended a Canada Day Parade and barbeque
with residents of Wilmot Creek and also attended the celebrations at the Bowmanville
Museum. She also expressed appreciation to Councillor Woo for voting at the
Regional Council meeting to defer the signing of the Co-Owners' Agreement for the
Incinerator project.
Councillor Partner announced the following:
• On Wednesday morning she cut the ribbon for the new Broker Link Insurance
in Newcastle and also attended Canada Day celebrations at the library
grounds in Orono where she and Councillor Woo were dunked in the dunk tank
as part of the festivities.
• On Canada Day she attended the celebrations in both Newcastle and
Bowmanville.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
• He expressed congratulations to all the groups involved in Canada Day
Celebrations throughout the Municipality, and in particular to the Courtice
Rotary Club for the spectacular event and fireworks display at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex.
• He has had discussions with Provincial staff regarding the Highway 407 East
expansion project.
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• On July 6th, he will be attending the groundbreaking ceremony for Ontario
Power Generation's refurbishment education centre.
• On July 10th the Islamic Centre of Clarington will be holding an Open House.
• He attended the Clarke High School Graduation Ceremony.
Mayor Foster spoke briefly about a controversial motion adopted by Regional Council
on June 29, 2011, referring the DurhamNork Co-Owner's Agreement back to staff.
Mayor Foster expressed concern that only three Regional Councillors were permitted
to speak to the motion and that 25 Councillors did not have an opportunity to speak,
including members of the host community.
Resolution #C-327-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held June 20, 2011, be approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented a mock cheque in the amount of $15,000 from Hydro One's
Power Play Program to Shane Blakely, Monty Wheller and Ben Jeffs, Hampton
youths, who were instrumental in starting the skateboard park initiative which resulted
in the donation from Hydro One. Mayor Foster indicated that this is an excellent
example of what can happen when people get involved in their community and
expressed appreciation to Hydro One and congratulated the young people for their
involvement.
Mayor Foster presented Congratulatory Certificates to Erin Vincent, Newcastle
Pathfinders for being awarded her Canada Cord, Shannon Vincent, Lacey Biggs and
Grace Andrews, 2nd Newcastle Guides on being awarded their Lady Baden Powell
Awards, and Stacie Stutt on her retirement from Guiding after 20 years of service.
Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association, Co-Chair, St Marys Community
Relations Committee, addressed Council to highlight the Committee's activities during
2010. Ms. Gies indicated the Committee was established by Council approximately
15 years ago to provide a forum for dialogue and relationship-building between the
community and St Marys Cement and to provide an opportunity for St Marys to report
on their progress implementing the Westside Marsh Reconfiguration Plan. She stated
the Committee meets four times per year to discuss dock operations, dust releases,
stack emissions, ground vibrations and community complaints noting information
considered in 2010 has been summarized in the Annual Report. Ms. Gies stated she
is one of three residents of the lakeshore who have been appointed by Port Darlington
Community Association and their representatives attend the meetings and review the
operating data.
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Ms. Gies advised that over the years, the Committee has had representatives from the
Aspen Springs Community Association and the Wilmot Creek Residents Association;
however, although they were invited to participate in the Committee, they have
declined to send representatives. Ms. Gies stated the Port Darlington Community
Association will continue to attend meetings, but she feels the Committee
effectiveness would be improved if there were more community participation and
urged Council to solicit other community representatives.
Ms. Gies introduced Ruben Plaza, Environmental Manager to present details of St
Marys Cement operations. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Plaza
reviewed the West Side Marsh project, a 25.7 hectare of land transferred to the
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Area's control and designated as a conservation
area in 2006. Mr. Plaza stated St Marys has invested $9.4 million in the project which
provides habitat to over 250 species of birds and rare plants and provides a unique
habitat for migratory birds, amphibians, fish and small mammals. Mr. Plaza reviewed
environmental performance including ISO 14001 and Energy Certification and
highlighted Environmental Awards such as the PCA Chairman's Performance Safety
Award, which is given to the top five companies in North America, the PCA
Environmental Award 2007/2008 for the reduction of emissions and the marsh project
and the 2007 CIPEC Energy Leadership Award (NRCan), noting St Marys is listed by
the Ministry as one of ten companies that are making a difference. Mr. Plaza
reviewed SO2 and NOx emissions, noting the company was over their allowances in
2010, but below Ministry of the Environment limits for the period 2006 to 2010.
Mr. Plaza introduced Michael Smith, Mining Manager, who reviewed an aerial photo of
the quarry and the plant. Mr. Smith indicated St Marys monitors both ground vibration
and air vibration as part of the monitoring process. He noted in 2010, there was one
ground vibration which exceeded the Provincial standard guideline in September and
one exceedence of air vibration limits in January. He indicated St Marys has
responded to these exceedences by changing the method in which blasts are
detonated which has provided good results. He noted the company tracks community
complaints for blasting, dust and plume and that the majority of complaints received
related to blasting in December. Mr. Smith indicated that the company received an
abnormally high number of complaints during the holiday season, and that this year
they will not blast during that time period. Mr. Smith highlighted the 2011 outlook
stating St Marys continues to be commitment to reducing stack emissions for NOX an
SOX, to maintaining and improving mining blasting to reduce exceedences and to
improve their relationship with neighbours. The company is also continuing to work
with local charities and will continue to share their facility with their neighbours through
their Annual Open Houses. Mr. Smith highlighted various committee initiatives and
sponsorships that benefit the community. He also advised of the success of this
year's Open House where approximately 1100 visitors toured the plant and quarry.
Mr. Smith thanked Council for allowing St Marys to provide an Annual Update.
Mr. Plaza introduced Martin Vroegh, Wilson Little and Fabio Garcia, St Marys staff
who were also in attendance this evening.
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DELEGATIONS
Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning Item 8 of Report # 1 — Report PSD-
060-11 —Authorization to Execute Subdivision Agreement — Claret Investments Draft
Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-94027. Ms. Racansky expressed concern with the
impacts on the ecosystem and neighbourhood resulting from the development of the
two plans of subdivision and questioned how the wetland, Area of Natural and
Scientific Interest (ANSI), with the only stream left in the neighbourhood, would not be
affected by sewer, water, storm sewer and a pathway bisecting right through it.
Ms. Racansky stated that on June 16th a petition signed by approximately 100 area
residents was submitted for the protection of two wetlands which was referred to staff
noting that one wetland has been cleared of trees. Ms. Racansky referenced an
Ontario Municipal Board decision indicating that there should be appropriate
measures to protect the lands adjacent to the two plans of subdivision but that the
wetland in question is not adjacent to the approved lands and it needs more
protection. Ms. Racansky stated all conditions of the Ontario Municipal Board
Decision should be complied with, not just Condition #29. Ms. Racansky proposed
mitigation measures to offset negative effects of development and to prevent further
damage. Suggestions included reversing the housing line with the road located right
at the wetland which would not affect the number of units, tunneling the services
rather than removing the vegetation, building an overpass over the wetland for
residents walking to the Park, not extending George Reynolds Drive, providing
compensation for clearing and removal of endangered species and creating a new
wetland in the park where cedars from the Headgate development could be used.
Ms. Racansky urged Council to ensure responsible and sustainable development
occurs and not to leave these matters up to developers, as there will be no turning
back once the damage is done.
Richard Lyall, President, Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) and
Andy Manahan, Executive Director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of
Ontario (RCCAO) addressed Council concerning Item D — 7 - Consequences of Rising
Government-Imposed Costs on Housing Affordability. Mr. Lyall distributed a brochure
entitled "Reducing Hidden Housing Costs" — Making Home Ownership Affordable for
Working Families. He stated RESCON and RCCAO share the concern that the
construction industry is getting to the point where they can't build homes for working
families because government-imposed costs are driving up the cost of building and
buying new homes. He noted that while incomes have not increased, housing costs
have doubled and tripled making home ownership increasingly out of reach for
Ontario's working families. Mr. Lyall stated the organizations feel that the trend of
historically low interest rates will not continue indefinitely and when rates increase,
they will have serious consequences and tremendous implications for economic
development and growth. Mr. Lyall stated that these costs need to be brought under
control and an investigation carried out as to where savings can be found. Mr. Lyall
confirmed that they have a meeting scheduled with the Minister of Housing who has
requested input on how to address these cost factors.
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Mr. Manahan addressed the report "Alternatives to Development Charges for Growth
Related Capital Costs" indicating that the document was prepared by Professor
David Amborski from Ryerson University who was strictly commissioned for providing
advice. He compared the housing inflation index over the past decade with the spike
in development charges and while he concurred that growth should pay for growth; he
indicated that there were some areas that have room for innovation. Mr. Manahan
stated the organizations were not here to criticize but that they want to work with the
industry, municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with respect to
the development charges.
Karen McArthur addressed Council concerning Item 2 of Report #1 —Amendments to
Noise By-law. Ms. McArthur quoted a federal government study indicating that "Noise
is more than a nuisance since it constitutes a real and present danger to people's
health" and that studies are continuing to bring forth increasingly strong and
frightening evidence that this is true. Ms. McArthur expressed concern that the recent
noise testing undertaken by Paul Young for the Orono Gun Club would not fulfill the
requirements of a proper noise test because it did not use the "Predictable Worst
Case Impact". Ms. McArthur stated that residents disagree with using 70db as the
upper limit because it is too loud and that if decibel levels are to be used as the criteria
for the bylaw, the level of 50db be used as the upper limit. She stated anything higher
still leaves residents' health and enjoyment of their homes at great risk. She stated
the current noise from the gun club causes negative reactions in children and stress to
residents who must move indoors, shut windows, insert ear plugs, stop entertaining
and also worry about the devaluation of their property. Ms. McArthur provided a
comparison between the membership and logistics of the Orono Gun Club to the
Union Gun Club, noting the Orono Gun Club has more members and operates on a
smaller piece of property closer to a community with no sound berms. She expressed
concern that the by-law does not address the increased frequency of shooting. Ms.
McArthur urged Council to ensure that a 50db upper limit be imposed, that the Orono
Gun Club consult with an expert in sound abatement to ensure that any sound berm
built be in the proper location and properly designed and constructed and that
municipal staff oversee the project, that the by-law be based on the Ontario
Environmental Protection Act , that the Orono Gun Club be required to return to the
long-established pattern of club members shooting twice a week, that outside groups
seek more appropriate locations and that residents be provided with an accurate and
complete list of all days shooting will occur and advised of changes in a timely fashion
and that the By-law be effective September 1, 2011. Ms. McArthur stated that the
Orono Gun Club, in a letter dated August 27, 2008, had indicated that they were
prepared to construct berms but noted that the correspondence does not mention that
construction would be conditional on the Club being able to purchase the road
allowance from the municipality. She expressed concern that it has been three years
and no berms have been built. Ms. McArthur urged Council to protect the rights of the
Leskard community. Ms. McArthur submitted a written copy of her delegation.
Greg Farrant, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters was called but was not in
attendance.
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Resolution #C-328-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
,,CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Resolution #C-329-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Order of the Agenda be altered to consider Item #2 of Report #1 at this
time.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Item #2
Resolution #C-330-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CLD-017-11 be received;
THAT the amendment to the Noise By-law attached to Report CLD-017-11 be
forwarded to Council for approval;
THAT the interested parties listed in Report CLD-017-11 be advised of Council's
actions;
THAT the shooting clubs, area residents and staff communicate on how they can
move forward on this matter to meet the limits as set forth in the proposed draft
by-law in items 1 and 2 with an effective date of November 1, 2011;
THAT reference to The Marksmen Gun Club, section 3.1(c) of the proposed by-law,
be deleted; and
THAT Section 3.0 be deleted from the proposed by-law.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING"
(See following motions)
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Resolution #C-331-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-330-11 be amended by adding: THAT all
approved indoor shooting ranges be exempt from the curfew.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-332-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-330-11 be further amended in the fourth paragraph
by adding the words "law enforcement agencies" after the words "shooting clubs",
replacing the effective date of the by-law from November 1, 2011, to the
September 19, 2011.
CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-333-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to
the matter more than once.
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #C-332-11 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Resolution #C-334-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-330-11 be further amended as follows:
THAT Section 3.3.3 of the proposed by-law be amended by deleting the word
"Council" in the first and last lines and replacing it with the words "appropriate staff."
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #C-330-11 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-335-11
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 - 7 and I - 12.
"CARRIED"
1 - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
May 10, 2011
1 - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated June 14, 2011
1 - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
June 9, 2011
1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
May 11, 2011
1 - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
June 21, 2011, Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Authority
dated June 21, 2011 and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Fund
dated June 21, 2011
1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
June 1, 2011
1 - 8 Linda Gasser writing to Ray Benns, Chair, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority (GRCA), expressing concern with the
approval of a permit application to dump fill at Morgans Road in
Clarington; suggesting that a process be implemented to ensure that
the affected municipality is advised of permit applications and be
permitted to review and comment; suggesting that the GRCA closely
monitor the fill operation on Morgans Road to ensure that no fill
activity continues after the current permit expires June 30th;
encouraging the GRCA Board to direct staff to ensure they have
sought status at the Environmental Tribunal Review Hearing on July
13th regarding the new permit application; suggesting that the GRCA
staff and Board monitor any draft by-law developed by the Region to
address commercial fill dumping; and, requesting to be advised of the
Board's decision on the Morgans Road dumping and any decision on
the new permit for that site.
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1 - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing
to the Honourable John Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment,
advising that on June 8, 2011, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to an update on the Source Water Protection
Planning Process Affecting Durham:
"a) THAT the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) be requested to:
i) ensure that policies within the source protection plans are
consistent across source protection regions; and
ii) continue funding of the source water protection program
including:
1. additional research and modelling by the Lake Ontario
Collaborative to support emergency management related
to spills; and
2. the research, implementation and enforcement of the
source protection plans;
b) THAT staff be directed to continue discussions with the Province
to review funding opportunities for Durham Region and the local
municipalities to implement improvements to source water
contributaries; and
c) THAT a copy of Joint Report No. 2011-J-27 of the Commissioners
of Finance, Health, Planning and Economic Development, and
Works be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, the Durham source protection authorities, the Great
Lakes — St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and the eight local area
municipalities for information."
1 - 10 Blair Labelle, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising Council that on June 13, 2011, the Town of Ajax
adopted the following resolution pertaining to Durham Economic
Development Partnership Committee (DEDPC):
"THAT the report on the Durham Economic Development Partnership
Committee be received for information; and
THAT the report be circulated to the Clerks of the Region of Durham
Municipalities."
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1 - 11 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department,
Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding a copy of the Amended
Durham/York Energy from Waste Complaint Protocol for Design,
Construction and Operations (June 20, 2011); and, advising that the
document is also available on line at
http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/whats new.htm and
http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/project doc.htm.
1 - 7 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO, Regional Municipality of
Durham, writing to the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural
Resources and to the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of
Environment, assuring the Federal government that the Region of
Durham is an informed and willing host for the proposed Darlington
Nuclear Generation Project; indicating however, that Regional Council
strongly opposes a facility design that includes cooling towers due to
the significant visual impact on the community, the negative
environmental impacts including soil excavation and the vehicle air
emissions, noise and dust that will be created; advising that the lake-
based cooling system is associated with CANDU reactors and is used
in current nuclear generating facilities, and from an economic
development perspective it is the Region's preference to use
Canadian technology; and, urging the government to approve the
Darlington New Nuclear Project with the condition that the plant
design should not include cooling towers. The correspondence also
indicates that an updated Nuclear Liability Act is a high priority for
Durham Region and he trusts that the revised Act will be passed
expeditiously.
Resolution #C-336-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item I — 7 from Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and
CEO, Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to the Proposed Nuclear
Generation Project in Durham Region, be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
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1 - 12 Linda Gasser forwarding a copy of her delegation comments to the
Regional Works Committee on June 15, 2011, regarding the Durham
Incinerator Project Update, a copy of the January 2011 York Region
Staff Report and a copy of a memorandum dated November 23, 2010
from Jim McKay, HDR regarding the EA Conditions of Approval and
Requirements to Ensure Compliance. Ms. Gasser expressed
concern that no risk assessment or medical review has been done on
the increased emissions as now shown in the Certificate of Approval,
that Regional staff is petitioning the Ministry of the Environment to
amend EA conditions regarding the submission of monitoring plans
which were required to be submitted at specific points before start of
construction to one month following approval of the C of A, and that
the EFWAC is not operating in a manner consistent with the Minister's
condition. She is requesting staff to prepare a written update report
for the June 29th Regional Council meeting regarding the project
including estimated costs to address more stringent EA conditions
than expected, timing of development and content of monitoring plans
including estimated costs, and to require staff to demonstrate how
their operation of the EFWAC meets Condition 8 including external
legal counsel's billing; and, that Dr. Kyle be requested to advise
Council on who would conduct an updated health risk assessment on
the increased emissions in the C of A ESDM report and corrected
data in the risk assessment, who he would recommend to do a
qualified medical review of the potential health impacts and what
steps will be taken to ensure this is done prior to the Ministry of the
Environment rendering a decision on the C of A application.
Resolution #C-337-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Item I — 12 from Linda Gasser, with respect to the Durham
Incinerator Project Update, be referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-338-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 and D - 3 be approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
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D - 1 Barb Lempen-Pecman requesting to hold a fireworks display on
Saturday, July 9, 2011, (rain date of July 16, 2011) at 845 Arthur
Street in Newcastle as part of a family get-together with relatives
from Switzerland and Canada.
(Approved provided the organizers
obtain a fireworks permit from the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division)
D - 3 Donald G. Duthie, CD, Major (Ret), Sponsoring Committee
Chairman, 172 Clarington Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets
requesting permission to hold Tag Days from Thursday to Sunday,
September 29 to October 2, 2011 in and around the Clarington Area
to allow the Squadron to raise funds to finance activities such as
weekend exercises, citizenship tours or trips to museums which are
not funded by sponsors of the Department of National Defense.
(Tag Days approved for the 172
Clarington Squadron Royal Canadian
Air Cadets from September 29 to
October 2, 2011)
D - 2 John Witheridge, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board,
requesting the transfer of funds from the Bowmanville Museum
Reserve Funds into the Operating Accounts for Clarington Museums
and Archives to cover improvements to the Sarah Jane Williams
Heritage Centre. The transfer will reimburse the Operating Accounts
of the Clarington Museums and Archives for past expenses that were
intended to be covered through the museum reserve accounts and is
a one time, unique event.
Resolution #C-339-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the transfer of $29,634.54 from the Bowmanville Museum Reserve Fund
to the Operating Accounts for Clarington Museum and Archives to cover the
costs of building improvements to the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre be
approved.
"CARRIED"
D - 4 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on June 8, 2011, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Provincial Offences Court Services
— Shortage of Judicial Resources:
"a) THAT the Region of Durham requests:
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i) the Attorney General immediately appoint sufficient Justices
of the Peace in the Central East Region to resolve the
shortage;
ii) the Attorney General work with Ontario's Minister of Finance
to identify new resources to address the Justice of the Peace
shortage in the Provincial Budget;
iii) the Province assign per diem Justices of the Peace from
other jurisdictions to Durham until full-time justices can be
appointed and assigned;
iv) the Attorney General develop a replacement/succession
strategy for future Justice of the Peace retirements so that
further shortages do not continue to occur; and
v) the foregoing recommendations be forwarded to the area
municipalities with a request that they endorse them; and
b) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the
Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
the Minister of Community Safety, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Municipal Section of the
Ontario Bar Association, Chief Justice Annemarie E. Bonkalo and
Associate Chief Justice/Coordinator of the Justices of the Peace
John A. Payne, the Ontario Court of Justice, Ontario Association
of Chiefs of Police, Municipal Court Managers' Association,
Prosecutors' Association of Ontario and Durham MPP's."
Resolution #C-340-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to
Provincial Offences Court Services — Shortage of Judicial Resources, be
endorsed.
"CARRIED"
D - 5 Jay Fox, President, Fox Family RoadRacing, Alberta Mini
Roadracing Association, requesting permission for the Canadian
Royal Snowbirds to perform a 500' flat fly-by at Mosport International
Raceway on Sunday, August 21, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. The
correspondence indicates that the request is a formality and a
common courtesy the Snowbirds ask for at every event.
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Resolution #C-341-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D — 5 from Jay Fox, President, Fox Family
RoadRacing, Alberta Mini Roadracing Association, with respect to a Canadian
Royal Snowbirds fly-by, be endorsed, provided the neighbours are made aware
of the event.
"CARRIED"
D - 6 Ralph Tukker, Chair, Board of Directors, BFM (Bowmanville)
Enterprises Society, expressing concern with unsellable items and
furniture being left on their property when the store is closed;
advising that the thrift store has no option but to take these items to
the Regional Waste Disposal Site using their energy, gas, time and
money; and, requesting the Municipality's assistance in either
providing the thrift store with a "pass" to be used at the Regional
Waste Disposal Site which would exempt them from the dumping
fee, or requesting approval from Durham Region Waste
Management to permit the thrift store to occasionally put out larger
items with their weekly garbage pickup.
Resolution #C-342-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D — 6 from Ralph Tukker, Chair, Board of
Directors, BFM (Bowmanville) Enterprises Society, with respect to problems
with illegal dumping of unsellable items, be referred to staff of the Durham
Regional Works Department and to Municipal staff.
"CARRIED"
D - 7 Richard Lyall, President, Residential Construction Council of Ontario
(RCCAO), and Andy Manahan, Executive Director, Residential and
Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RESCON), expressing
concern with respect to increased fees, charges and regulatory costs
which add significantly to the cost of new housing in Ontario;
advising of two studies commissioned by RCCAO and RESCON
which have revealed that provincial and municipal governments have
fuelled much of these increases; indicating that alternative funding
models and new approaches are required in order to stem the rapid
rise in costs and mitigate the unfair burden on housing consumers;
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and, requesting to discuss the findings of these reports and to begin
dialogue with Durham municipalities and others on solutions that are
necessary to build and sustain a stronger foundation for economic
growth through Ontario's construction and building sector.
Resolution #C-343-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D — 7 from Richard Lyall, President, Residential
Construction Council of Ontario (RCCAO), and Andy Manahan, Executive
Director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RESCON), with
respect to consequences of rising Government-imposed costs on housing
affordability, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report June 27, 2011.
Resolution #C-344-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 27, 2011 be
approved, with the exception of Items #6, #8, #14, and #17.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Neal stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #6 of Report #1 as he
has previously represented Mr. Veltri and left the Council Chambers during discussion
and voting on this matter.
Item #6
Resolution #C-345-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-058-11 be received;
THAT the proposed Amendment to Conditions of Draft Approval for Draft Approved
Plan of Subdivision 18T-89048 to delete the requirement for a pedestrian connection,
as contained in Attachment 3 of Report PSD-05-11 be approved; and
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THAT the Region of Durham, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, and the
interested parties listed in Report PSD-058-11 be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
Item #8
Resolution #C-346-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-060-11 be received; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement with
the Owner of the lands subject to Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-94027.
"CARRIED"
Item #14
Resolution #C-347-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CAO-005-11 be referred to the 2012 budget discussions.
"CARRIED 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 Partner
Mayor Foster
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Item #17
Resolution #C-348-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Resolution #CGPA-13-11 passed in Closed Session be ratified.
"CARRIED 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 Partner
Mayor Foster
STAFF REPORT(S)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-349-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the presentation of Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association,
Co-Chair, St Marys Community Relations Committee, Reuben Plaza, Environmental
Manager and Michael Smith, Mining Manager, St Marys Cement, be received with
thanks.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-350-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-067 to 2011-073
2011-067 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(1804603 Ontario Inc.)
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2011-068 Being a by-law to amend Noise By-law 2007-071
2011-069 Being a by-law to assume a certain street within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington
2011-070 Being a by-law to stop up and close and to authorize the conveyance
of a road allowance
2011-071 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Prestonvale Developments Inc.)
2011-072 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Ontario
Power Generation Inc.)
2011-073 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-94027 and any Mortgagee who
has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-94027 and required
external servicing; 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 Woo indicated that Canadian National Railway will be undertaking tie
replacement on the Kingston subdivision corridor to maintain safe and efficient
infrastructure. Work on Port Darlington Road South will be completed on July 12th
between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. noting that traffic may be required to use Bennett
Road or Waverley Road. There will also be some work done on Lakeshore Road
between Jaynes Road and Newtonville Road and Darlington Park Road.
Councillor Neal stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from voting
on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting.
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-351-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-074, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 4t" day of July, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-352-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:17 p.m.
"CARRIED„
YO M I L E R K