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Council Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 24, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Partner led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak, attended until 8:46 p.m.
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Facilities Manager, G. Acorn
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome, attended until 7:52 p.m.
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Communications Co-ordinator, J. Vreeker, attended
until 7:21 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming,
attended until 7:52 p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be declaring an interest with respect to
Items #3, #8 and #9 of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak announced that she had attended the following events: the Durham
Regional Police Service Appreciation Awards last Thursday, the Memorial Hospital
Foundation Harvest Ball, and the Clarington Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
She extended appreciation to Skip Crosby and staff for their efforts in hosting the
ceremony. The Official Grand Opening of the new Canadian Tire Store will be held on
Thursday, October 27, 2011. A supplier information night was held by Covanta last
Tuesday with well over 130 people in attendance.
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Councillor Neal announced that he also attended the Durham Regional Police Service
Appreciation Awards, the Memorial Hospital Foundation Harvest Ball and the Sports
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Councillor Neal especially enjoyed the speech
given by Jacques Demers at the Sports Hall of Fame ceremony.
Councillor Hooper extended congratulations to the owners of the new Canadian Tire
Store, which is the largest in Ontario. The grand opening will take place on Thursday,
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October 27 at 7:00 a.m.
Councillor Hooper announced the following events he attended last week:
An Evening of Hope on behalf of PFLAG on October 20, 2011 and extended
congratulations to Councillor Amy England and the City of Oshawa
The Memorial Hospital Foundation Harvest Ball
The Clarington Public Library Customer Appreciation Day
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The 50 Anniversary of the Bowmanville Museum
The Clarington Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
He assisted with the Camp 30 Tours at the former training school noting 300
people toured the facilities. Councillor Hooper expressed appreciation to the
Morawetz family for dedicating their time efforts to the event.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
On Monday, Councillor Partner and he provided their annual update to the
Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers’ Association. Councillor Woo stated that
they referenced portions of Mayor Foster’s speech to the Clarington Board of
Trade which was well received by the Ratepayers’ Association.
He also attended the following events: the preview of the new Canadian Tire
store, the Port Granby supplier breakfast held at the Newcastle Town Hall, the
Firehouse Youth Centre “Fright Night”, and the Harvest Brunch fundraiser in
support of the Newcastle Horticultural Society’s Heritage garden project.
Councillor Woo extended congratulations and appreciation to the organizers
and to the students of the Durham College Culinary Arts program.
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On Sunday, the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington will be hosting the 31 Annual
Juried Fine Art and Opening Reception.
Councillor Traill advised of the following events she attended last week:
Bethesda House welcomed five new Board members and held an orientation
on Tuesday.
Barrier planting at the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area on Saturday.
Clarington Public Library Customer Appreciation Day. Councillor Traill
indicated that attendance at the event was over 200 visitors.
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The 50 Anniversary of the Bowmanville Museum
Tour of Camp 30. Councillor Traill particularly enjoyed the dramatic re-
enactments.
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Councillor Traill also advised that the grand re-opening of Floor Trends will be held on
October 26, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. She also announced, on behalf of Councillors Partner
and Woo, that the Newcastle Pedestrian Tunnel will be open for traffic tomorrow.
Councillor Partner announced the following:
The opening of three new businesses in Orono - OM Creations/OM Yoga,
Sunday’s Child and Victoria’s Attic
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An e-waste drop off will be held On October 29, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00
noon at the Operations Depot, 178 Darlington/Clarke Townline Road
Pre-teen dances will be held in Newcastle for Grade 5 to 8 students on
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October 28 and November 25
There will be a Jackie Kent Shopping Extravaganza at the Newcastle
Community Hall on November 4, 2011 with proceeds to the Newcastle
Heritage Garden Project
Mayor Foster announced that the Terry Fox Run in Clarington raised $82,000 with
1000 participants. He also attended the PFLAG “Evening of Hope” event focusing on
bullying, the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and advised of the success of
the Covanta Suppliers Information Night.
Resolution #C-451-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held October 3, 2011, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented a cheque in the amount of $25,000, the proceeds of the 2011
Clarington’s Classic Golf Tournament, to Rose Kuipers, Chair, Board of Directors and
Darlene Bastianelli, Executive Director, Memorial Hospital Foundation - Bowmanville.
He expressed appreciation to staff and to the community for their generosity.
Albert Sweetnam, Executive Vice President, Nuclear Projects, Ontario Power
Generation (OPG), addressed Council to provide an update on two of OPG’s Major
Nuclear Projects – the Darlington Refurbishment and Continued Operation
Environmental Assessment and the Darlington New Nuclear Project. Through use of
a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Sweetnam provided an overview of the Darlington
Refurbishment and Continued Operation Project, reviewed the preliminary findings of
the Environmental Assessment, briefly discussed the community consultation
activities and highlighted next steps regarding the project.
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Mr. Sweetnam indicated that the project has been broken down into two major phases
for environmental assessment purposes. The first phase is the actual refurbishment
where one unit at a time will be taken off-line, old reactor components will be removed
and replaced, reactor parts will be stored in newly constructed waste storage
buildings, and reactors will be refueled and restarted. He noted that the Continued
Operation phase begins once the reactors have been refueled and restarted and that
each will operate with ongoing maintenance and improvements for the next 25-30
years. In approximately 2055, the facility will be placed into safe storage prior to
decommissioning. Additional warehousing will also be constructed for the additional
used fuel that will be generated from continued operations. Mr. Sweetnam stated that
over 15 areas of environmental study were conducted including the potential effects
on local traffic and the potential effects of seismic events. He advised that OPG has
undertaken a robust consultation program which included community information
sessions, stakeholder workshops and a municipal peer review with the Region and
Clarington resulting in over 600 comments for OPG staff’s disposition. Mr. Sweetnam
indicated that the preliminary results of the Environmental Assessment conclude that
the project will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects, taking into
account proposed mitigation measures. He advised that the bulk of the effects will
occur during the refurbishment activities within 3 km of the site and are relatively
minor. OPG has included specific commitments to manage, mitigate and monitor
potential negative effects. Mr. Sweetnam noted that the project would have positive
effects including employment, business and supplier opportunities and municipal
revenue. Mr. Sweetnam reviewed the EA schedule noting that it is anticipated that the
documents will be submitted to the CNSC by year end. The CNSC will then
undertake internal reviews, hold a public meeting and issue a decision on the EA. Mr.
Sweetnam noted only then can the licence amendment occur to allow the
refurbishment to begin. Mr. Sweetnam discussed the status of the Darlington New
Nuclear Project. He advised that the report of Joint Panel Review was released and
concurs with the Ontario Power Generation’s findings that the project will not result in
any significant adverse effects. He noted the Panel’s report detailed 67
recommendations with most of them being discussed and understood during the
hearing process. The Government in Council (GIC) will review the Joint Panel’s
report, review agency comments, and ultimately decide on the EA. The Licence to
Prepare the Site can only be issued after the GIC approval is given, hopefully in early
2012. OPG will continue to work with key stakeholders to complete the suggested
work and they do not foresee any major problems in meeting the recommendations.
Mr. Sweetnam advised that OPG is participating in the procurement process to select
a vendor and technology and that they are taking steps to ensure that the site is
project-ready while waiting for final government approvals.
In response to questions, Mr. Sweetnam stated that OPG will continue to work with
the CNSC and to represent the views of the Municipality and the Region regarding
cooling towers. He indicated that the Panel has recommended that a study be
undertaken to determine if there will be cooling towers or not. He also indicated that
the Province would negotiate with the new owner of AECL but that the technology
would have to be competitive, a market-driven cost and right for the people of Ontario.
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Mr. Sweetnam confirmed that the budget for the project is in the range of $6-10 billion
dollars.
DELEGATIONS
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence Item I – 11 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-452-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Items I - 4 and I - 5.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated May 31, June 21,
and September 20, 2011.
I - 2 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated
September 16, 2011.
I - 3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated October 11, 2011.
I - 6 Deborah Lay, M.Sc., RD, Public Health Nutritionist, Regional Municipality
of Durham, providing the results of the 2011 Durham Region Nutritious
Food Basket (NFB) Report – “The Price of Eating Well in Durham Region”;
indicating that their assessment shows that low income residents within the
Region do not have enough money to pay the high costs of living and feed
their families an adequate diet once housing and other fixed costs are
paid; and, advising copies of the report are available at www.durham.ca.
I - 7 Nancy Patterson, Environment Canada and Russ Powell, Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), forwarding a copy of the Durham
Region Coastal Wetland Monitoring Project’s (DRCWMP) latest publication
– “Durham Wetlands: Monitoring a Changing Environment”, reporting on
the status and trends of conditions within coastal wetlands in Durham
Region; and, indicating copies of the publication are available by
contacting Wildlife.Ontario@ec.gc.ca.
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I - 8 Laurie Docimo, Fund Development Manager, Feed the Need in Durham,
thanking the Municipality for hosting Clarington’s Great Lunch-In on
September 22, 2011 which helped raise over $421 to facilitate the
organization in responding to those who require the assistance of
emergency food providers.
I - 9 Ontario Power Authority (OPA) announcing that OPA is launching the Fall
SaveONenergy Pledge Campaign, which provides customers with the
opportunity to earn an additional 100 air miles by pledging to have their old
fridge/freezer removed and having their appliance picked up through the
SaveONenergy Fridge and Freezer Pickup Program; highlighting the terms
and conditions of the offer; and, advising that further information on the
program is available by contacting Megan Paul at
megan.paul@powerauthority.on.ca.
I - 10 Connie Puk, President, Board of Management, Orono Town Hall thanking
Council and staff for their assistance with the Orono Town Hall Bathroom
Renovation Project; indicating the volunteers have done their best to
upgrade and maintain the Hall and have undertaken additional renovations
and purchases for the Hall; and, advising that the Orono Town Hall is once
again becoming the centre of the Community.
I - 11 Durham Region Health Department forwarding a memorandum to their
community partners advising that the Department will kick off its annual
community flu vaccination campaign on November 1, 2011; forwarding
vaccine clinic schedules and the “Simple Steps to Staying Healthy” leaflet;
and, indicating that further information on influenza, the influenza vaccine
and additional copies of the schedule are available on line at
www.durham.ca.
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
October 5, 2011
Resolution #C-453-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT theMinutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
October 5, 2011, be received for information; and
THAT staff be directed to replace the symbol on the Accessible Washroom door on
the Second Floor of the Municipal Administrative Centre to reflect both male and
female use.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - October 24, 2011
I - 5 Cheryl Tennisco, Committee Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on September 7, 2011, the Transit Executive
Committee adopted the following resolution pertaining to Petition
Requesting Durham Transit and GO Bus Service to Newtonville:
“THAT Correspondence Item TC-19 from Ms. Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk,
Municipality of Clarington, be referred to the 2012 Transit Servicing and
Financing Study.”
Resolution #C-454-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I - 5 from Cheryl Tennisco, Committee Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham with respect Durham Transit and GO Bus Service to
Newtonville, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D - 6 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-455-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 5 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Marion Saunders, President, Newcastle/Bond Head Ratepayers’
Association urging the Municipality, in its negotiations concerning the
plans for development of the new grocery store in the Village of
Newcastle, to continue to ensure that the design will maintain and be
consistent with the historical ambiance of the downtown.
(Correspondence referred to the Director
of Planning Services)
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D - 2 Anne Lannan, Ontario Community Newspapers Association, advising of
the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards, a program established to
recognize outstanding young people in their own communities through
their local newspaper; forwarding information on the nomination process
and eligibility requirements; requesting Council’s assistance in promoting
the awards by forwarding information about the program to interested
parties such as libraries and Parks and Recreation departments; and,
indicating that the deadline for nominations is November 30, 2011.
(Correspondence referred to the Library,
the Director of Community Services and
the Municipal Clerk to place information
on the municipal website)
D - 3 Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham Region,
requesting that March, 2012 be proclaimed “Epilepsy Awareness Month”
and March 26, 2012 be proclaimed “Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness”,
to raise awareness of epilepsy, to assist the organization in raising funds
to help train advisors, to educate people about epilepsy and to support the
more than 36,000 individuals living with epilepsy in Durham Region.
(Proclaimed)
D - 4 Rose Boricic, Special Events Chairman, Branch 178 Bowmanville, Royal
Canadian Legion, advising of the upcoming Remembrance Day services
and parades for 2011:
Friday, November 4, 2011 – Remembrance service at Newtonville
Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 6, 2011, Parade starting at 1:00 p.m. from
Orono Oddfellows Hall to Orono Cenotaph for Remembrance
service and march back
Friday, November 11, 2011 – Remembrance service at Newcastle
Village Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, November 11, 2011, Parade starting at 10:00 a.m. from
Bowmanville Legion to Bowmanville Cenotaph for Remembrance
service and march back; and,
advising that the Poppy Campaign will run from Friday, October 28 to
Friday, November 11, 2011.
(Approved, provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
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D – 5 Don Cooper, Poppy Chairman, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178,
Bowmanville, requesting that the Poppy Flag be flown at the Municipal
Administrative Centre to kick off the 2011 Poppy Campaign.
(Approval granted to fly the Poppy Flag at
the Municipal Administrative Centre)
D - 6 Sagewood Avenue residents requesting Council to reconsider the
“Support Our Troops” banner to be erected on Sagewood Avenue as the
existing banner size is 72” x 32” and deserves to be displayed where the
whole community can appreciate and honour it. The new program has
smaller banners which are more suitable for residential side streets and
also will be kept the same as other banners to be erected in the
community.
Resolution #C-456-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 6 from Sagewood Avenue residents with respect to
the “Support Our Troops” banner, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report October 17, 2011.
Resolution #C-457-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of October 17, 2011
be approved, with the exception of Items #3, #6, #8 and #9.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #3 of Report #1 as a
member of her family works for AECOM, #8 of Report #1 as a member of her family
works for one of the firms referenced in Report COD-031-11 and #9 of Report #1 as a
member of her family works for one of the firms that may be considered and left the
Council Chambers during discussion and voting on these matters.
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Items #3, #8 and #9
Resolution #C-458-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the recommendations contained in Items #3, #8 and #9 of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee Report of October 17, 2011, be approved.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
Resolution #C-459-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, 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 discussing a matter that deals with labour
relations or employee negotiations.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:24 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.
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Item #6
Resolution #C-460-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Director of Emergency and Fire Services be directed to prepare a
confidential report regarding the status of the outstanding arbitration matters, including
a background of the grievances, for consideration at the October 31, 2011 General
Purpose and Administration meeting.
“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 Partner √
Mayor Foster √
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-461-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-095 and 2011-096
2011-095 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle Zlatko
and Starleane Jazic
2011-096 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington [Lindvest
Properties (Clarington) Limited]; and
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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 advised of a request from Wally McKnight as to whether the road
from Osborne Road to the new training centre could be named McKnight Road
and the current McKnight Road be renamed.
Councillor Woo expressed appreciation to staff and CN for keeping to the timeline
and advising residents of any concerns ahead of time with respect to the
Newcastle Pedestrian Tunnel.
Councillor Hooper advised that the Clarington Older Adult Association received an
award for outstanding achievements.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Novak stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting, refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting.
Resolution #C-462-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-097, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
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on the 24 day of October, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
“CARRIED”
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-463-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:47 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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