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Council Meeting Minutes
DECEMBER 19, 2011
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers.
Councillor Neal 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: Manager of Infrastructure, R. Albright
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Manager of Communication & Marketing, J. Cooke, attended until
7:28 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
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak extended congratulations to the Region of Durham Works
Department for receiving the Recycling Council of Ontario’s Platinum Municipal
Diversion Award in recognition of waste minimization and diversion efforts and
advised of the following events she attended:
the official opening of Charles Bowman Public School
the Clarington Board of Trade Holiday Social
the Firehouse Youth Centre Christmas Dinner
the Clarington Older Adults Centre Christmas Concert
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Councillor Neal announced that he had also attended the following events:
the official opening of Charles Bowman Public School
the Clarington Board of Trade Holiday Social
the Clarington Older Adults Centre Christmas Concert
the Firehouse Youth Centre Christmas Dinner
Councillor Hooper announced that in addition to attending the events previously
mentioned, he also attended the Emergency and Fire Services luncheon and brought
greetings on behalf of the Mayor and Members of Council.
Councillor Woo also attended the events previously mentioned and acknowledged the
Clarington Concert Band’s performance at the Clarington Older Adult Centre. He also
extended congratulations to Keith Brettell, Chair of the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee who was recognized in “The Citizen”, Durham Region’s Diversity
Focused Newsletter, for his entrepreneurship in starting his own business “Casper’s
Tack Cleaning Service”.
Councillor Traill thanked Members of Council for attending the “Christmas in Tyrone”
event which featured a visit from Kris Kringle. She also attended the Firehouse Youth
Centre Christmas dinner and acknowledged sponsors of the event. She also enjoyed
the Christmas concert at the Clarington Older Adults Centre.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
Durham Regional Police have laid 122 charges to date for the RIDE Program,
compared to 109 charges laid last year.
He extended appreciation to the Courtice Lions Club for sponsoring “Skate with
Santa” at the Courtice Arena.
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He attended the Navy League’s 30 Annual Ships Company Dinner
The Municipality will be receiving a grant in the amount of $217,500 to assist
with the development of a “Green Permit” Program to encourage developers to
build more sustainable communities.
He will be giving his Annual State of Clarington address at the first meeting in
2012.
Resolution #C-536-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held December 5, 2011, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented a Congratulatory Certificate to Dr. Kenneth W. Knox in
recognition of his Induction into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame and for receiving
an Honourary Doctorate from the University of Guelph in 2011.
DELEGATIONS
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-537-11
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
December 7, 2011
I - 2 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
October 20, 2011
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
December 8, 2011
I - 4 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) announcing that Gord
Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) has released his
2010/2011 Annual Report entitled “Engaging Solutions” calling upon the
Provincial government to make waste diversion one of its top
environmental priorities, providing highlights of the ECO Annual Report;
and, identifying several problems, solutions and other topics of interest to
municipal leaders.
I - 5 URS Canada Inc. advising that the firm has been retained by the Ontario
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to undertake a Preliminary Design and
Class Environmental Assessment Study for two Highway 401 underpasses
located at Cobbledick Road and East Town Line Road (the Boundary
Road between the Municipality of Port Hope and Clarington); indicating
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that the study will follow the approved environmental planning process for
Group “B” projects; that a Transportation Environmental Study Report
(TESR) will be prepared and made available for a 30-day public review
period at the completion of the study; that one Public Information Centre
(PIC) will be held to provide interested parties with the opportunity to
discuss the project and provide input to the Project Team; forwarding a
Notice of Study Commencement; and, requesting contact information
should Clarington wish to participate in the study and continue to receive
notices of project activities and information as the study progresses.
I - 6 Alisa Yee, Marketing Coordinator, WWF-Canada, inviting the Municipality
to participate in “National Sweater Day” on February 9, 2012, and “Earth
Hour” on March 31, 2012, two events aimed to engage Canadians in a fun
and celebratory way while raising awareness about climate change and
encouraging individual behaviour change; indicating that last year over
5,250 cities across the globe participated in “Earth Hour” reaching over 1.8
billion people worldwide; and, urging Council to pledge their support and
add their voice to the 500 cities/municipalities in Canada participating in
2012.
I - 7 Karen Bastas, Chairperson, The Newcastle Parade Committee expressing
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appreciation to Council for the grant received for their 7 Annual Santa
Claus Parade on November 20, 2011 and to staff for their prompt,
courteous and professional manner in assisting with the event; and,
indicating the Committee is looking forward to another successful parade
in 2012.
I - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on November 23, 2011, Regional Council adopted By-law
62-2011, Amendment to Regional GO Transit Service Development
Charge By-law 86-2001, forwarding a certified copy of By-law 62-2011;
and, indicating that any person or organization may appeal the passing of
the by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing a Notice of Appeal with
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the Regional Clerk on or before the 3 day of January, 2012.
I - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on November 23, 2011, Regional Council adopted By-law
63-2011, Amendment to Regional Transit Services Development Charge
By-law 67-2007, forwarding a certified copy of By-law 63-2011; and,
indicating that any person or organization may appeal the passing of the
by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing a Notice of Appeal with the
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Regional Clerk on or before the 3 day of January, 2012.
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I - 10 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on November 23, 2011, Regional Council adopted By-law
64-2011, Amendment to Regional Development Charge By-law 44-2008,
forwarding a certified copy of By-law 64-2011; and, indicating that any
person or organization may appeal the passing of the by-law to the Ontario
Municipal Board by filing a Notice of Appeal with the Regional Clerk on or
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before the 3 day of January, 2012.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-538-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 5 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 The Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
advising of the 2012 Volunteer Service Award (VSA) Program, a long-
standing Ontario tradition recognizing volunteers from all sectors of the
community; inviting participation in the Program by nominating volunteers
and providing an opportunity to thank them in a significant way; and,
indicating that nomination forms and additional information are available on
the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration’s website at
www.ontario.ca\honoursandawards. The deadline date is January 25 of
each year. All nominations received after the deadline will be considered
for the following year.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place information on the Municipal
website)
D - 2 The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P., Minister of Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism, advising of the Paul Yuzyk Award for
Multiculturalism, an Award to honour people dedicated to promoting
integration in Canada by acknowledging and honouring individuals who
have made exceptional contributions to multiculturalism and diversity and
includes a $20,000 grant to be given to an eligible, registered, not-for-profit
Canadian organization or association of the recipient’s choice.
Nominations are being accepted until March 1, 2012. Further details are
available at www.multiculturalism.gc.ca/paulyuzyk.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place information on the Municipal
website)
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D - 3 Stephen McMullen, Forest Recreation Technician, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority, confirming that as per the Terms of Reference for
the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee, appointments to the
Committee should be made on an annual basis.
(Bill Stapleton re-appointed to the
Ganaraska Forest Recreational User
Committee for 2012)
D - 4 Annette Gray, Chair, Orono BIA, advising that the Orono BIA has received
an offer from Kevin M. Duguay, Community Planning and Consulting Inc.,
Peterborough, to have a group of graduate students from Sir Sanford
Fleming Community College examine and update their Community
Improvement Plan and prepare a report with recommendations that could
assist the community; advising the cost to the BIA is $500; and, requesting
that Council release $500 from the BIA Reserve Fund to cover the cost.
(Approval granted for the release of $500
from the BIA Reserve Fund to cover the
cost of funding an update to the Orono
BIA Community Improvement Plan)
D - 5 Jim Piper expressing concern that a new cell phone tower is proposed to
be erected beside his property line directly across from a cell phone tower
Rodgers currently has on the northeast side of his property line;
expressing concern with the health implications associated with RF waves;
indicating that the tower will drastically change his family’s lifestyle and will
most likely force them to move; and, requesting Council to discuss the
effects of cell phone towers on the health of residents, especially children.
(Correspondence referred to the Director
of Planning Services)
D - 6 Braeden Lavigne, requesting that an annual go-kart race be held in
Clarington for young people in the municipality; suggesting that a
motorized go-kart race occur on a circuit or closed street and a non-
motorized go-kart race take place on Bloor Street East, finishing at
Grandview Street South; and, requesting that the races take place
between April and May.
Resolution #C-539-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 from Braeden Lavigne, requesting that an annual
go-kart race be held in Clarington, be referred to staff.
“CARRIED”
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D - 7 Shawna Mutton, Durham Sustain Ability, providing information on the
Durham Partners in Project Green (DPPG), an initiative to assist
companies in improving their financial and environmental performance by
building stronger relationships with the business community while
providing tools and resources to assist companies in improving their
productivity and reducing their direct and indirect emissions of GHG’s and
other pollutants; confirming they have funding support from Whitby Hydro,
Veridian Connections and Hydro One for the project and are awaiting
confirmation from the Region of Durham and Oshawa PUC; and,
requesting Council to consider a sponsorship of $5,000 per year for 2012,
2013 and 2014.
Resolution #C-540-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D – 7 from Shawna Mutton, Durham Sustain Ability,
requesting financial support for Durham Partners in Project Green (DPPG), be
referred to staff.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report December 12,
2011.
Resolution #C-541-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of December 12,
2011 be approved, with the exception of Items #14 and #16.
“CARRIED”
Item #14
Resolution #C-542-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report CLD-037-11 be received;
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THAT the schedule of meetings for the term of Council be amended as follows:
(a) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 9, 2012 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and that a Council meeting be
scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2012;
(b) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 16, 2012 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 23, 2012 be cancelled, and that a General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting be scheduled for
Monday, March 12, 2012;
(c) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 8, 2013 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.;
(d) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 15, 2013 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 22, 2013 be cancelled;
(e) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 14, 2014 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 21, 2014 be cancelled; and
THAT the Municipal Clerk provide appropriate notice of the amendments to the
meeting schedule.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-543-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CLD-037-11 be received;
THAT the schedule of meetings for the term of Council be amended as follows:
(a) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 9, 2012 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.;
(b) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 16, 2012 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 23, 2012 be cancelled;
(c) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 8, 2013 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.;
(d) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 15, 2013 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 22, 2013 be cancelled;
(e) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 14, 2014 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 21, 2014 be cancelled; and
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THAT the Municipal Clerk provide appropriate notice of the amendments to the
meeting schedule.
“CARRIED”
Item #16
Resolution #C-544-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report LGL-012-11 be received;
THAT the By-law attached to Report LGL-012-11 be approved; and
THAT Inspector Chris Ostler of the Durham Regional Police Service be advised of
Council’s decision.
“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)
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.
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BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-545-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2011-099 and 2011-114 to 2011-122
2011-099 Being a by-law to regulate and prohibit public nuisances
2011-114 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-
law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle [West
Diamond Properties Inc. (Metrus)]
2011-115 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-
law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (West
Diamond Properties Inc. and Players Business Park)
2011-116 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Zoning By-law for the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Claret Investments Limited
and 1361189 Ontario Limited)
2011-117 Being a by-law to exempt certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-2364 from Part Lot Control
2011-118 Being a by-law to amend Schedule A of the Fee By-law 2010-142
2011-119 Being a By-law to delegate authority to the Director of Planning
Services
2011-120 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2011-016, a by-law to govern the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, its General
Purpose and Administration Committee and Special Committees
2011-121 Being a by-law to amend Sign By-law 2009-123, as amended, of the
Municipality of Clarington
2011-122 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2006-227, as amended, to licence,
regulate and prohibit certain animals or classes thereof within the limits
of the Municipality of Clarington, or defined areas therein; and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
“CARRIED”
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PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Neal requested a status on the meeting to review the Provincially-
Significant Wetlands. The Director of Planning Services advised staff have
incorporated the issue into the broader Official Plan program and will be reporting
to Council in January.
Councillor Woo requested an update on the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
regarding the No Frills Grocery store in Newcastle. The Director of Planning
Services indicated that the hearing was held on Thursday and the Board Member
issued a decision to approve the Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments.
Staff is working on the final review of the Site Plan Application.
Councillor Hooper suggested that St. Marys Cement be invited to make a
presentation to Council regarding their algae farm project. Mayor Foster indicated
that he would facilitate the scheduling of the presentation.
Mayor Foster advised that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Special General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting to review the 2012 Budget has
been deferred to January 27, 2012.
Mayor Foster and Members of Council extended Season’s Greetings to all.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-546-11
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2011-123, 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 19 day of December, 2011; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
“CARRIED”
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-547-11
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:36 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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