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Council Meeting Minutes
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 21, 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: Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
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
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 Partner announced the following:
Councillors were busy this week starting with The Orono Rebekka’s “Raise the
Roof” turkey dinner and the “Girls Night Out” Shopping Event on Wednesday
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She attend the 4 Annual Emergency and Fire Services Service Medal
Ceremony on November 17, 2011, and the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
on Saturday, November 19, 2011
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Mayor Foster brought greetings from the Municipality and she, along with
Councillors Hooper and Woo, enjoyed a dance recital at the Newcastle Family
Connection Thank You Event. The Newcastle Family Connection received a
Trillium Grant in the amount of $11,800. Councillor Partner expressed
appreciation to the Director of Operations for guiding the organization through
the application process
She finished the weekend at the fabulous Santa Claus Parade in Newcastle
which featured 55 floats
Councillor Traill announced that she also attended the Bowmanville Santa Claus
Parade on Saturday, a great event with a huge turnout.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
On Tuesday evening he, along with Mayor Foster and Councillor Partner,
attended the grand re-opening of McDonalds in Newcastle. Mr. Wilson, the
owner of McDonalds presented a cheque in the amount of $88,000 to the
Memorial Hospital Foundation – Bowmanville
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On Saturday, November 26 the Salvation Army will hold their annual Kettle
Kick-Off at the Bowmanville Mall at 10:30 a.m.
On Sunday, November 27, 2011, the Newtonville Town Hall will hold a Chili
Dinner fundraiser at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Tree lighting ceremony at the
Ina Brown Parkette
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
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He echoed Councillor Partner’s comments regarding the 4 Annual Emergency
and Fire Services Service Medal Ceremony and also paid tribute to Clarington
firefighters who were instrumental in containing a fire in a six-plex over the
weekend
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He expressed appreciation to Council for the 50 Annual Bowmanville Santa
Claus Parade and extended congratulations to all Committee members. He
noted the Committee is looking for volunteers
On November 28, 2011, the CPR Holiday Train will stop at Concession Street
and Scugog Street. Cash and food donations will be collected in support of
Clarington’s food banks and there will be a free concert featuring local
entertainment
The Clarington Older Adult Association held a Euchre Extravaganza on the
weekend. The event was a huge success with participants from all over
Durham Region
On December 2, 2011, the Annual Bowmanville Tree lighting ceremony will
take place
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Councillor Neal announced the following:
On Monday, Councillor Novak and he attended the Parent/Police Coalition
meeting at Dr. G. J. MacGillivray Public School on the pitfalls of social media
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He also attended the 4 Annual Emergency and Fire Services Service Medal
Ceremony, the volunteer appreciation event for the Clarington Museum, the
Santa Claus parades and an event sponsored by Royal Service Real Estate
Brokers featuring Jake Vanhaverbeke, a local entertainer
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She attended “Brotherhood Night” on November 15, 2011, along with
Mayor Foster and Councillors Hooper and Woo. Charles Taws, Archivist,
Clarington Museums and Archives, provided a history of several organizations
in Bowmanville
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She also attended the 4 Annual Emergency and Fire Services Service Medal
Award, “What a Girl Wants” shopping event, and both the Bowmanville and
Newcastle Santa Claus Parades
Veridian Connections was recognized as Durham Region’s Smart Commute
Employer of the Year
The Municipality of Clarington was recognized as a long-time supporter of the
Durham Children’s Groundwater Festival
Mayor Foster announced the following:
He extended appreciation to Scott Taylor of The Artshack for the donation of
the new “Support Our Troops” banner outside the Royal Canadian Legion
He also extended appreciation on behalf of the Caswell family who were thrilled
to have their banner installed
The RIDE Program has started and unfortunately, the number of charges laid
has increased
On Thursday, November 17, 2011, he travelled to St. Mary’s, Ontario to see the
Pond Biofuels project where emissions are captured, used to feed algae and
then converted to fuel
The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington held its Wall to Wall Fundraising event on
Friday, November 18, 2011. A number of visual artists donated original works
of art for the masterpiece event
He encouraged all to attend the CPR Holiday Train event which will feature
both high end entertainment and local talent
On November 25, 2011, the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints will
be breaking ground for a building expansion
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - November 21, 2011
Resolution #C-492-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held November 7, 2011, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 3 – Heather
Olynyk Correspondence. Mr. Richards provided a chronology of events concerning
correspondence from Heather Olynyk questioning Mayor Foster on the details of a trip
he took, details of corresponding e-mails and the particulars of his delegation of
November 7, 2011. Mr. Richards suggested that perhaps Mayor Foster over-reacted
to the original letter from Ms. Olynyk and contends that the contents of the e-mail from
Councillor Partner were rude, disrespectful and offensive and he was again requesting
that an apology be issued to Ms. Olynyk.
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 4 Council
Reaction to November 7, 2011. Mr. Richards indicated that his November 7, 2011,
delegation was interrupted by laughter from Councillor Partner which he feels showed
distain for the public. Mr. Richards quoted sections of Council’s Procedural By-law
respecting duties of the Mayor and Council specifically regarding the observance of
order and decorum among members, the provision to apply and respect the Rules of
Procedure, and the conduct of the audience. Mr. Richards feels that Mayor Foster
owes Council an apology for not maintaining proper decorum and that
Councillor Partner breached the rules of procedure and should issue an apology to
him for her behaviour.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-493-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - November 21, 2011
I - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated November 8, 2011
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museum and Archives Board dated June 8,
June 14 and September 14, 2011
I - 3 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham, forwarding copies of the following documents, in
accordance with the Notice of Approval to Proceed with the Undertaking
regarding the Amended Environmental Assessment for Durham and York
Residual Waste Study, Condition 3 Public Record:
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated October 31, 2011,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Annual Compliance
Monitoring Report (Environmental Assessment Condition 5)
Durham York Energy Centre – 2011 Compliance Monitoring Report
(October 31, 2011)
Appendix C Energy from Waste Advisory Committee Annual Report
(October 31, 2011); and
advising that the documents are also available on the EFW project
website at http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/efw-committee.htm.
I - 4 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
Mark Christie, Manager, Community Planning and Development, Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that on November 2, 2011,
Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Lake
Simcoe Protection Plan Review:
“a) THAT staff be authorized to initiate the Regional Official Plan
Amendment process to bring the Regional Official Plan into conformity
with the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, based on the findings of the
discussion paper Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Review –
Recommended Policy Directions, and the Proposed Policy Revisions
outlined therein, including consultation on the proposed amendment
with the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge and the public,
and the scheduling of a public meeting in accordance with the
Planning Act; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2011-P-76 of the Commissioner of Planning
and Economic Development be forwarded to the area municipalities
and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.”
I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on November 2, 2011, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the Quarterly Report on Planning
Activities:
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“a) THAT Report 2011-P-77 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2011-P-77 be forwarded to all Durham Area
Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and Durham
Emergency Medical Services for information.”
I - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
P. Vanini, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
advising that on November 2, 2011, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the Source Water Protection Planning
Process – Pre-Consultation with Durham Region on Draft Source
Protection Policies:
“a) THAT Regional staff provide comments on the draft source protection
policies that will impact Durham Region directly to the Trent
Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee, the South
Georgian Bay-Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee and the
Credit-Toronto Region – CLOCA (CTC) Source Protection Committee
during their respective pre-consultation processes;
b) THAT Regional staff prepare a follow-up report to Council
summarizing the comments provided to the Source Protection
Committees (SPCs) once the reviews of all the draft source protection
policies are completed; and
c) THAT a copy of Joint Report #2011-J-42 be forwarded to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Durham source protection
authorities and the eight local area municipalities for their
information.”
I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
Franklin Wu, CAO, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities,
advising that on November 2, 2011, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the results of the Regional Peer Review
of Draft Environmental Assessment Reports for the Proposed
Refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station:
“a) THAT Report #2011-J-40 including the peer review report prepared
by Morrison Hershfield Limited be submitted to Ontario Power
Generation (OPG) as the Regional Municipality of Durham’s
comments on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) report for the
proposed refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
(DNGS); and
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b) THAT a copy of Report #2011-J-40 be forwarded to the Canadian
Association of Nuclear Host Communities, Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission (CNSC), the Nuclear Waste Management Organization
(NWMO), Durham Region MPs and MPPs, and Durham Region area
municipalities, for their information.”
I - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on November 2, 2011, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Energy from Waste – Waste
Management Advisory Committee Membership Appointments:
“a) THAT the following five (5) applicants be appointed for membership
on the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory
Committee:
Ted Baker
Neil Burnett
Margaret Clayton
Candida Fernando
Angela Porteous; and
b) THAT a copy of Report No. 2011-WR-12 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington for information
only.”
I - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on November 2, 2011, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Provincial Offences Act Revenues:
“THAT Report #2011-A-53 of the Regional Solicitor be received for
information and forwarded to all area municipalities.”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-494-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
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D - 1 Jo-Anne McFarland, Clarington Polar Bear Swim Committee,
requesting approval for members of Clarington Fire Station 2 to
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attend the 12 Annual Clarington Polar Bear Swim, an annual event
where participants go for a “swim” in Lake Ontario on New Year’s
Day, to raise awareness of the urgent need for organ and tissue
donations and to raise awareness and support for liver disease
research; indicating that through sponsorship and pledges, the
Plunge for Life has consistently been able to raise approximately
$7,000 per year for the past seven years, bringing their total money
raised to date to over $50,000 in support of the Sick Kids Foundation
and directed to research for pediatric liver disease; and, inviting
Members of Council to participate in the Plunge for Life.
(Request approved)
D - 2 Paul Mills, Mayor, Township of Mulmur, advising Council that on
November 1, 2011, the Township of Mulmur adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the approval process for alternative energy
projects:
“THAT WHEREAS the Province has taken away from municipalities
both commenting and approval authority for “green energy” projects;
AND WHEREAS the Township of Mulmur has recently had
constructed, within a municipal road allowance, an unauthorized
solar array;
AND WHEREAS some such facilities are being constructed without
required building permits and/or other required approvals, such as
Niagara Escarpment Development Permits;
AND WHEREAS such situations are examples of what can, and
does all too regularly occur when appropriate checks and balances
are not in place (which is clearly the case when consultation with,
and the approval of the local municipality is not required);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of
Ontario be urged either to adopt a standardized compliance checklist
of requirements to ensure that such facilities are being installed in an
appropriate manner, and to be more diligent in their review/approval
of such projects, or amend the requirements so that all such facilities
are subject to a municipal consultation/approval process or, at the
very least, a protocol for ensuring that such facilities are installed
appropriately and in accordance with required approvals; and
THAT staff be directed to circulate this resolution to other rural
municipalities as directed by Council, with a request for support.”
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Resolution #C-495-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Township of Mulmur, with respect to the approval
process for alternative energy projects, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 3 Jim Richards writing further to his delegation of November 7, 2011,
regarding Heather Olynyk’s request for an apology from
Mayor Foster and Councillor Partner for the manner in which her
inquiry requesting information as to the particulars of a trip taken by
Mayor Foster was responded to; and, requesting again that
apologies be forthcoming to Ms. Olynyk.
Resolution #C-496-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Jim Richards be advised of action previously taken with respect to
correspondence from Heather Olynyk.
“CARRIED”
D - 4 Jim Richards requesting an apology from Councillor Partner for
perceived disruptions during his delegation of November 7, 2011,
and from Mayor Foster for not enforcing the rules concerning the
observance of order and decorum among Council members during
the meeting.
Resolution #C-497-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D – 4 from Jim Richards be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
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COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report November 14,
2011.
Resolution #C-498-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 14,
2011 be approved, with the exception of Item #7.
“CARRIED”
Item #7
Resolution #C-499-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Trail
THAT Report COD-035-11 be received;
THAT By-law #2001-216 be repealed;
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-035-11, a By-law to establish a Municipal
Services Board to provide social and recreational opportunities to the Older Adults of
Clarington through the operation of the Clarington Beech Centre, be amended in
section 1. by adding the words “and legally described as Part 1 on Plan 40R-14445”
after the words “(Town of Bowmanville)”; and
THAT the By-law, as amended, be approved.
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-500-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-499-11 be tabled to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting scheduled to be held on November 28, 2011.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
By-law 2011-106 was subsequently withdrawn from the Agenda due to the tabling of
Resolution #C-499-11.
Resolution #C-501-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-102 to 2011-105
2011-102 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Clarington
Board of Trade for the provision of economic development services
2011-103 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Headgate Developments Inc.)
2011-104 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (Claret Investments Limited
and 1361189 Ontario Limited)
2011-105 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2364 from Part Lot Control; 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 Novak requested that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the
volunteers and Committees of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, the
Newcastle Santa Claus Parade and the Farmer’s Parade of Lights.
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Councillor Partner announced the following community events:
• The Kendal Lions Club will be hosting a roast beef dinner on November 25,
2011
• St. Saviour's Bake Sale will be held on November 25th from 4:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. and on November 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• On Saturday, November 26th Santa arrives at the Town Hall in Orono at
10:30 a.m.
• The Kendal United Church will host a turkey dinner on November 27, 2011
Councillor Hooper requested that Regional Councillors ensure that the issue of
the Ground-breaking ceremony for the Energy-From-Waste Project is debated at
Regional Council. He noted Members of Council have been fielding calls from
taxpayers who are very concerned with the cost of the event.
Councillor Traill urged Regional Councillors to support the motion to conduct an
inquiry into the Energy-From-Waste ceremony.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-502-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-107, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 21 s day of November, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-503-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:44 p.m.
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