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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
February 27, 2012
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Absent: Councillor M. Novak
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
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 & Human Resources, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree
Committee Coordinator, J. Gallagher
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring an interest in Report
FND-005-12, regarding the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area 2012 Budget.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Hooper attended the following:
• The opening of the "Rejuvenation Health and Wellness" on February 14,
2012 in Bowmanville.
• The Clarington Board of Trade's Regional Chair Luncheon on
February 16, 2012 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
• The Central Public School "Hug a School Event" on February 16, 2012.
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• The Chinese Media Chinese New Year Charity Dinner & Toronto Chinese
Media Awards on February 17, 2012.
• The Leader Energy Wind Open House on February 22, 2012 at the
Newcastle Town Hall.
• Purple Pinkie Project on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Dr. G. J.
MacGillivray Public School, as part of the Early Act Club, to raise money
for polio eradication.
• The Polar Chili Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Clarington Project, a
project of Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, on February 25, 2012, at
the Bowmanville High School.
• The Architectural Conservancy Association of Ontario meeting where
Peter Stokes spoke, as part of Heritage Week, on February 25, 2012, at
the Council Chambers.
• The Annual Chicken Pot Pie Supper and Auction at the Tyrone
Community Centre to support the Tyrone United Church.
• The 2nd Annual Winter Wine & Cheese Fundraiser and Art Auction on
February 25, 2012 at the Haydon Community Hall.
• The 75th Birthday Bash & Reunion, on February 25, 2012, at
Brimacombe.
Councillor Neal attended the following:
• The Polar Chili Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Clarington Project, a
project of Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, on February 25, 2012, at
the Bowmanville High School.
• The Architectural Conservancy Association of Ontario meeting where
Peter Stokes spoke, as part of Heritage Week, on February 25, 2012, at
the Council Chambers.
• The Big Brothers and Sisters "Bowl for Kids Sake" on February 25, 2012,
at Liberty Bowl.
• The 4t" Annual Mardi Gras, sponsored by A Gift of Art in Newcastle, on
February 25, 2012, held at Newcastle Town Hall.
Councillor Partner attended the following:
• The opening of the "Rejuvenation Health and Wellness" on February 14,
2012 in Bowmanville.
• The Orono Streetscape Review as part of the Orono Community
Improvement Plan, with Planning students from Sir Sandford Fleming, on
February 18, 2012, in Orono.
• The Newcastle Streetscape Review as part of the Newcastle Community
Improvement Plan, with Planning students from Sir Sandford Fleming, on
February 18, 2012, in Newcastle.
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• Winter WonderLearn on February 20, 2012, at the Newcastle Public
Library.
• The Leader Energy Wind Open House on February 22, 2012 at the
Newcastle Town Hall.
• The Polar Chili Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Clarington Project, a
project of Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, on February 25, 2012, at
the Bowmanville High School.
Councillor Traill attended the following:
• The "Boob Tour Comedy Night" on February 15, 2012, at Bobby C's, in
support of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation fundraiser for the
Mammography Department.
• The Big Brothers and Sisters "Bowl for Kids Sake" on February 25, 2012,
at Liberty Bowl.
• The Polar Chili Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Clarington Project, a
project of Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, on February 25, 2012, at
the Bowmanville High School.
• The 4t" Annual Mardi Gras, sponsored by A Gift of Art in Newcastle, on
February 25, 2012, held at Newcastle Town Hall.
Councillor Woo attended the following:
• The Chinese Media Chinese New Year Charity Dinner & Toronto Chinese
Media Awards on February 17, 2012. Councillor Woo also presented a
calligraphy poster to Mayor Foster from the Media Awards.
• The Newcastle Streetscape Review as part of the Newcastle Community
Improvement Plan, with Planning students from Sir Sandford Fleming, on
February 18, 2012, in Newcastle.
• The 4t" Annual Mardi Gras, sponsored by A Gift of Art in Newcastle, on
February 25, 2012, held at Newcastle Town Hall, with Mayor Foster and
Councillors Neal and Trail. He acknowledged Ann Hurley's work for the
Gift of Art in Newcastle, promoting artists in the community.
Mayor Foster announced:
• The new Deputy Chief of Police is Paul Martin, replacing Sherry
Whiteway.
• Valleys 2000 will be hosting an event, "A River Runs Through Us" on
March 2, 2012.
• There will be an International Women's Day Tea at Trinity United Church
on March 4, 2012.
• He attended the recent Canadian Nuclear Association Conference and
Trade Show held February 22-24, 2012 in Ottawa.
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MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-112-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on February 6, 2012, be approved.
CARRIED
PUBLIC MEETING
(a) Subject: Applications to Amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law
Applicant: 1804603 Ontario Inc.
Report: PSD-010-12
Dean Jacob, Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee
regarding the application.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application.
Derek Hull, employee of the owners of the subject property was present. He thanked
staff and stated that he supports the recommendations contained in Report
PSD-010-12. Mr. Hull announced that they plan to open the FreshCo store on Friday,
March 23, 2012.
Councillor Traill chaired this portion of the meeting.
(b) Subject: Proposal to Convey a Portion of an Unopen Road Allowance
Situated Between Lot 32 and Lot 33, Concession 7 in the
Former Township of Clarke
Report: EGD-009-12
No one spoke in opposition to or in opposition to the application.
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Keith Brettell, Chair, Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee (CAAC), was present
regarding Report CLD-006-12, 2012 Accessibility Plan in Accordance with the Ontarians
with Disabilities Act. He noted that Sylvia Jaspers Fayer, member of CAAC, was also
present. Mr. Brettell provided the Committee with highlights of the activities of CAAC in
recent years. He noted that the Committee will be working with staff to implement the
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"Built Standards" in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Mr. Brettell
requested that the Committee adopt the Accessibility Plan presented as part of Report
CLD-006-12.
Ron Alldred, President, Orono Fish & Hunt Club, was present regarding Report
CLD-007-12, Results of Sound Testing at Orono Fish and Hunt Club. He made a verbal
presentation accompanied by four photo slides. Mr. Alldred stated that the Club takes
adherence to the sound limits seriously. He informed the Committee of the sound
mitigation measures by purchasing a sound meter and placing 102 large straw bales in
the shooting area to act as a 12 foot sound berm. Mr. Alldred informed the Committee
that the straw bales have notably reduced the sound noise. He added that there is a
plan to add 34 more straw bales to act as sound baffles. Mr. Alldred stated that the 25
metre range will be walled. He informed the Committee that the Club has met each of
the deadlines as part of the process to purchase the road allowance in order to erect a
permanent sound berm.
Libby Racansky was present regarding well water supply to her property. She made a
verbal presentation to accompany a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Racansky's
presentation was centred on the theme of "who should pay for water". She outlined the
history of the depletion of the aquifer which has reduced the water flow to her house
and some of her neighbours. Ms. Racansky informed the Committee that 50,000 litres
of water was drained per day when the developer was clearing the land. She explained
the difference between a normal aquifer system and the local aquifer system in the
Courtice Hancock Road area. Ms. Racansky referred to several reports and documents
within her PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Racansky noted that her well never went dry
until the developer changed the drainage. She asked the Committee to enforce
Condition 19, Schedule A, requiring the subdivision owner to connect Ms. Racansky's
property to the municipal water supply system at the developer's expense.
Resolution #GPA-113-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Municipality write to the Developer to request that they pay for the private
property work on Ms. Racansky's property necessary to connect the property to the
municipal water service.
CARRIED
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PRESENTATIONS
Denise Veal, Public Health Nurse, Durham Region Health Department presented the 1St
Annual Durham Region Healthy Workplace Award, Gold Level, to the Clarington
Employee Wellness Committee for their work on "Health Eating". Ms. Veal explained
that the award recognizes workplaces in Durham in their efforts to improve employee
health and prevent disease. She informed the Committee of the criteria for the award.
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-114-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Committee recess for 15 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 11:19 a.m.
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A
FINANCIAL OFFICE (BANK) WITHIN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
DEVELOPMENT AT 680 LONGWORTH AVENUE, BOMWANVILLE
Resolution #GPA-115-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-010-12 be received;
THAT Application COPA 2012-0001, the Official Plan Amendment submitted by
1804603 Ontario Inc. to permit a financial office (bank) with a maximum gross floor area
of 450m2 at the neighbourhood centre development located on the northeast corner of
Longworth Avenue and Scugog Street, as contained in Attachment 3 to Report
PSD-010-12, be approved;
THAT Application ZBA 2012-0001, the zoning by-law amendment submitted by
1804603 Ontario Inc. to permit a financial office (bank) with a maximum floor area of
450m2 within the C1-56 Zone, as contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-010-12, be
approved; and
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THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-010-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
APPLICATION TO AMEND POLICY 9C.2.1(b) OF THE DURHAM REGIONAL
OFFICIAL PLAN
APPLICANT: CANADIAN MOTORSPORT VENTURES LIMITED
Resolution #GPA-116-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report PSD-012-12 be received;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington supports the approval of application ROPA 2012-0001, as submitted by
Canadian Motorsport Ventures Limited;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be sent a copy of
Report PSD-012-12; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-012-12 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
CARRIED
ANNUAL REPORT ON PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR 2011
Resolution #GPA-117-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report PSD-013-12 be received for information.
CARRIED
Councillor Traill chaired this portion of the meeting.
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ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR JANUARY, 2012
Resolution #GPA-118-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report EGD-007-12 be received for information.
CARRIED
REGIONAL CYCLING PLAN
Resolution #GPA-119-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report EGD-008-12 be received;
THAT Council request that the Regional Municipality of Durham Council direct their staff
to..
a) Modify the current work plan such that the presentation of the draft updated
Regional Cycling Plan is made to the May 24, 2012 Joint meeting of the
Finance and Administration, Planning and Economic Development, Works
and Health and Social Services Committee instead of the March 22, 2012
meeting;
b) Include a funding commitment that will ensure continuous, reliable and
sustainable funding to address the construction, repair, maintenance,
monitoring and promotion of the Regional Cycling Plan through the
development of an on-going five (5) year long range capital plan as part of the
Region's annual budgeting process;
c) Revise the current regional policy so that implementation initiatives of the
Regional Cycling Plan are not confined to strictly correspond with road
improvement projects, but may also be considered independent of road
construction to close network gaps and facilitate key connections along
Regional Road spines; and
d) Modify the current work plan to require public and stakeholder consultation by
the Region, given that updating the Regional Cycling Plan is a Regional
initiative and is inter-municipal in scope;
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THAT Regional Council be requested to provide the area municipalities, stakeholders
and public with sufficient time to analyze the draft updated Regional Cycling Plan by
requesting comments no later than September 30, 2012;
THAT the Municipal Clerk forward a copy of EGD-008-12 and resolution to the Regional
Municipality of Durham and local municipalities in the Durham Region; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report EGD-008-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A PORTION OF AN UNOPEN ROAD ALLOWANCE
SITUATED BETWEEN LOTS 32 & 33, CONCESSION 7, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF
CLARKE
Resolution #GPA-120-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report EGD-009-12 be received;
THAT a portion of the unopen road allowance situated between Lots 32 & 337
Concession 7, former Township of Clarke, further identified as Part 1 on Plan
40R-27350 be closed and that the road allowance be conveyed to Orono Fish and Hunt
Club;
THAT the applicants pay the appraised land value of $11,424.00, as well as all legal
and other financial costs associated with the transaction;
THAT Council pass the necessary by-laws to implement the recommendations of
Report EGD-009-12; and
THAT Orono Fish and Hunt Club be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion)
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Resolution #GPA-121-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-120-12 be amended by adding the following
words at the end of paragraph five:
"and be thanked for their co-operation in this matter."
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-120-12 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting.
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
2011 WINTER REPORT
Resolution #GPA-122-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report OPD-001-12 be received for information.
CARRIED
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-123-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Committee recess for 1 hour.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 1:16 p.m.
Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting.
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EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT —JANUARY 2012
Resolution #GPA-124-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report ESD-003-12 be received for information.
CARRIED
Councillor Partner returned to the meeting at 1:19 p.m.
Councillor Neal chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2012 COMMUNITY GRANT REQUESTS
Resolution #GPA-125-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CSD-004-12 be received;
THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests; and
THAT all grant applicants listed in Report CSD-004-12 be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
(See following motions)
VALLEYS 2000
Resolution #GPA-126-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Application #12-01, Valleys 2000, be approved in the amount of $1,500.00.
CARRIED
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ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVANCY OF ONTARIO CLARINGTON BRANCH
Resolution #GPA-127-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-02, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Clarington
Branch, be approved in the amount of $3,000.00.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-128-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Grant Application #12-02, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Clarington
Branch, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00.
CARRIED
BOWMANVILLE ECOLOGY GARDEN
Resolution #GPA-129-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-03, Bowmanville Ecology Garden, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
CARRIED
BOWMANVILLE ALLOTMENT GARDENS
Resolution #GPA-130-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Grant Application #12-04, Bowmanville Allotment Gardens, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
CARRIED
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BOWMANVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
NEWCASTLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
ORONO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Resolution #GPA-131-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Grant Application #12-05, Bowmanville Horticultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-06, Newcastle Horticultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $500.00; and
THAT Grant Application #12-07, Orono Horticultural Society, be approved in the amount
of $500.00.
CARRIED
NEWCASTLE VILLAGE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Resolution #GPA-132-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-08, Newcastle Village & District Historical Society, be
approved in the amount of $1,500.00.
CARRIED
ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS — BOWMANVILLE
Resolution #GPA-133-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-09, Association of Hospital Volunteers - Bowmanville, be
approved in the amount of $2,500.00.
CARRIED
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MUSIC NIGHT IN THE PARK
Resolution #GPA-134-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-10, Music Night in the Park, be approved in the amount of
$1,000.00.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-135-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-10, Music Night in the Park, be approved in the amount of
$800.00.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-136-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-10, Music Night in the Park, be approved in the amount of
$750.00.
CARRIED
NEWCASTLE BIA (CANADA DAY)
Resolution #GPA-137-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Grant Application #12-11, Newcastle BIA (Canada Day), be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-138-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-11, Newcastle BIA (Canada Day), be denied.
CARRIED
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NEWCASTLE (SANTA CLAUS PARADE)
Resolution #GPA-139-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Application #12-12, Newcastle (Santa Claus Parade), be approved in the
amount of $2,000.00.
CARRIED
PRIDE DURHAM INC.
Resolution #GPA-140-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-13, Pride Durham Inc., be approved in the amount of
$500.00.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-141-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-13, Pride Durham Inc., be approved in the amount of
$750.00.
CARRIED
HAMPTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Resolution #GPA-142-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-14, Hampton Community Association, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
CARRIED
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HAYDON COMMUNITY CENTRE
KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NEWCASTLE MEMORIAL ARENA MANAGEMENT BOARD
NEWTONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
ORONO TOWN HALL
SOLINA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Resolution #GPA-143-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-15, Haydon Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-16, Kendal Community Centre, be approved in the amount
of $2,500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-17, Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board, be
approved in the amount of $2,500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-18, Newtonville Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-19, Orono Town Hall, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00; and
THAT Grant Application #12-20, Solina Community Centre, be approved in the amount
of $2,500.00.
CARRIED
TYRONE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Resolution #GPA-144-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-21, Tyrone Community Centre, be approved in the amount
of $3,000.00.
MOTION LOST
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Resolution #GPA-145-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-21, Tyrone Community Centre, be approved in the amount
of $2,500.00.
CARRIED
LAKESHORE NEW HORIZONS BAND
Resolution #GPA-146-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-22, Lakeshore New Horizons Band, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
CARRIED
CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND
Resolution #GPA-147-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-23, Clarington Concert Band, be approved in the amount
of $750.00.
CARRIED
COURTICE KIDS MULTISPORT
Resolution #GPA-148-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Grant Application #12-24, Courtice Kids Multisport, be approved in the amount of
$1,000.00.
CARRIED
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COURTICE PARKS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
ORONO AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
BOWMANVILLE FIGURE SKATING CLUB
NEWCASTLE SKATING CLUB
ORONO FIGURE SKATING CLUB
Resolution #GPA-149-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-25, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, be
approved in the amount of $2,500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-26, Orono Amateur Athletic Association, be approved in
the amount of $2,500.00; and
THAT Grant Application #12-27, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-150-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Grant Application #12-25, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, be
approved in the amount of $1,000.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-26, Orono Amateur Athletic Association, be approved in
the amount of $2,500.00; and
THAT Grant Application #12-27, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club, be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
WITHDRAWN
Resolution #GPA-151-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Grant Application #12-25, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, be
approved in the amount of $1,500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-26, Orono Amateur Athletic Association, be approved in
the amount of $2,500.00;
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THAT Grant Application #12-27, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club, be approved in the
amount of $1,500.00;
THAT Grant Application #12-28, Newcastle Skating Club, be approved in the amount of
$1,500.00; and
THAT Grant Application #12-29, Orono Figure Skating Club, be approved in the amount
of $1,500.00.
CARRIED
CLARINGTON TORO'S MINOR PEEWEE
Resolution #GPA-152-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Application #12-30, Clarington Toro's Minor PeeWee, be approved in the
amount of $1,500.00.
CARRIED
CLARINGTON SWIM CLUB
Resolution #GPA-153-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-31, Clarington Swim Club, be approved in the amount of
$17000.00.
CARRIED
NEWCASTLE FAMILY CONNECTION
Resolution #GPA-154-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-32, Newcastle Family Connection, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
MOTION LOST
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Resolution #GPA-155-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-32, Newcastle Family Connection, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-156-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-32, Newcastle Family Connection, be denied.
MOTION LOST
(Application #12-32 considered later in the meeting, see Resolution #GPA-167-12.)
SOPER VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
Resolution #GPA-157-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-33, Soper Valley Model Railroad Association, be approved
in the amount of $750.00.
CARRIED
BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF CLARINGTON
Resolution #GPA-158-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Application #12-34, Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington, be approved in
the amount of $2,000.00.
CARRIED
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COSMIC PRODUCTIONS
Resolution #GPA-159-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-35, Cosmic Productions, be approved in the amount of
$500.00.
WITHDRAWN
Resolution #GPA-160-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Grant Application #12-35, Cosmic Productions, be denied.
CARRIED
DISTRESS CENTRE DURHAM
Resolution #GPA-161-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Grant Application #12-36, Distress Centre Durham, be approved in the amount of
$1,000.00.
CARRIED
FEED THE NEED DURHAM
Resolution #GPA-162-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Grant Application #12-37, Feed the Need Durham, be approved in the amount of
$2,000.00.
CARRIED
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LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF PETERBOROUGH
Resolution #GPA-163-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Application #12-38, Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough, be
approved in the amount of $1,000.00.
CARRIED
NEWCASTLE ART SHOW
Resolution #GPA-164-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Grant Application #12-39, Newcastle Art Show, be approved in the amount of
$1,000.00.
CARRIED
ONTARIO VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM INC. (OVERT)
Resolution #GPA-165-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #12-40, Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team Inc.
(OVERT), be approved in the amount of $750.00.
CARRIED
CLARINGTON PROJECT
Resolution #GPA-166-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #12-42, Clarington Project, be approved in the amount of
$2000.00.
CARRIED
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SPAY NEUTER DURHAM
NEWCASTLE FAMILY CONNECTION
Resolution #GPA-167-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Grant Application #12-41, Spay Neuter Durham, be approved in the amount of
$1000.00; and
THAT Grant Application #12-32, Newcastle Family Connection, be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
CARRIED
Councillor Partner chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
2012 ACCESSIBILITY PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ONTAR/ANS
W/TH D/SAB/L/TIES ACT
Resolution #GPA-168-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report CLD-006-12 be received;
THAT the 2012 Accessibility Plan attached as Schedule A to Report CLD-006-12 be
adopted in accordance with the Ontarians With Disabilities Act; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee be thanked for their ongoing commitment
and work.
CARRIED
RESULTS OF SOUND TESTING AT ORONO FISH AND HUNT CLUB
Resolution #GPA-169-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Report CLD-007-12 be received; and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-007-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
COUNCIL 11:00 P.M. CURFEW
Resolution #GPA-170-12
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CLD-008-12 be received; and
THAT the Procedural By-law be amended in section 4.9.1 to provide that should a
Council or Committee meeting, regular or special, still be in session at 11:00 p.m., the
meeting will reconvene the following Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion)
Resolution #GPA-171-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-170-12 be amended by deleting '200 p.m." and
replacing it with "5:00 p.m."
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-170-12 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-172-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 2:45 p.m.
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR SALARY DISCLOSURE ACT REPORT FOR 2011 YEAR
Resolution #GPA-173-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report COD-004-12 be received; and
THAT in accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the appropriate
Ministry be notified, which employees, were paid a salary of $100,000 or more (as
defined in the Act), for the year 2011.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion)
Resolution #GPA-174-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-173-12 be amended by adding the following
paragraph at the end:
"THAT the Director of Corporate Services be directed to issue a memo to
Members of Council advising which of the positions were changed as a result of
the Gazda Market Compensation Review Report."
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-173-12 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE — 2011 SUMMARY
Resolution #GPA-175-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report COD-005-12 be received for information.
CARRIED
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FINANCIAL UPDATE AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2011
Resolution #GPA-176-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report FND-004-12 be received for information.
CARRIED
BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA 2012 BUDGET
Councillor Hooper declared a pecuniary interest in Report FND-005-12, regarding the
Bowmanville Business Improvement Area 2012 Budget, as he is a member of the
Bowmanville Business Improvement Association; the Council liaison; and he owns
property in downtown Bowmanville. Councillor Hooper left the room and refrained from
discussion and voting on this matter.
Resolution #GPA-177-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report FND-005-12 be received;
THAT the 2012 Budget submission from the Board of Management for the Bowmanville
Business Improvement Area be approved; and
THAT the Board of Management for Bowmanville BIA be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
ANNUAL YEAR-END FINANCIAL UPDATE REPORT
Resolution #GPA-178-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT, starting with the 2012 Year-End Update, the Director of Finance be directed to
submit the Annual Year-End Financial Update to Committee prior to March 31 st of
following year.
CARRIED
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SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS COMMITTEE— HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARD
Resolution #GPA-179-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CAO-001-12 be received for information.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
FAIR WAGE POLICY
Resolution #GPA-180-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington endorses the use of local skilled workers in
constructing Municipal infrastructure projects and has enshrined a fair wage policy into
our tender process;
WHEREAS every power plant in Durham Region has been built using local skilled
workers; and
WHEREAS the safety of works on Municipal jobsites is the top priority for any Municipal
infrastructure project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Municipality of Clarington endorses
the aforegoing principles; and urges the Region of Durham to adopt a Fair Wage within
its tender policy as has the Federal Government, Provincial Government, City of
Oshawa, City of Pickering and Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT Clarington requests that all local Municipalities in Durham endorse this resolution.
CARRIED
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SECONDARY USES TO AGRICULTURE AND NON-AGRICULTURAL USES
Resolution #GPA-181-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
WHEREAS the Clarington Planning Services Department will be holding public
meetings in rural Clarington as part of the Municipality's "Public Engagement Strategy"
component of the Official Plan Review to gather feedback for the Natural Heritage
Systems and the Rural Countryside Discussion Papers;
WHEREAS it is time to address the needs of rural landowners, including both farmers
and rural property owners, by amending Clarington's Zoning By-law to allow for greater
flexibility that reflects the modern reality that many agriculturally and rurally based
operations in Clarington now include various secondary uses;
WHEREAS a "Zoning amendment to cover rural areas" has already been identified as
an objective in Part II, "Planning for the Countryside" component of the Official Plan
Review process in order to conform with Amendment 114 to the Region of Durham
Official Plan, the Greenbelt Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005;
AND WHEREAS promoting efficient government resource management is a desirable
policy objective;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clarington Planning Services
Department expand the scope of the public consultation process that will be taking
place as part of the Official Plan Review to collect additional feedback relevant to
updating the Zoning By-law for the rural areas of the Municipality to allow greater
flexibility for potential secondary uses to agriculture and non-agricultural uses;
THAT an updating of the Zoning By-law for the rural areas of the Municipality to allow
greater flexibility for potential secondary uses to agriculture and non-agricultural uses be
commenced by the Clarington Planning Services Department no later than January,
2013; and
THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee be invited to provide input and collaborate
with the Planning Services Department through the entire process of updating the
Zoning By-law for the rural Clarington areas to allow for secondary uses to agriculture
and non-agricultural uses.
CARRIED
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DAY OF MOURNING
Resolution #GPA-182-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
WHEREAS there have recently been several tragic events where workers have died or
suffered serious injury in the workplace;
WHEREAS in 1991, an Act Respecting a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured
in the Workplace passed through all stages of the House of Commons and the Senate
and received Royal Assent on February 1, 1991;
WHEREAS the Act proclaims April 28th of each year as a National Day of Mourning; and
the Day of Mourning is also officially recognized in many countries through the world;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington join in
paying respect to those working people who have died at the workplace, or suffered
injuries on the job, by proclaiming Saturday, April 28th as a "Day of Mourning"; and
THAT the flags be lowered on April 28th in honour and remembrance of those killed in
the workplace.
CARRIED
MUNICIPAL INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER
Resolution #GPA-183-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
WHEREAS Section 223.3(1) of the Municipal Act provides the authority for a
municipality to appoint an independent Integrity Commissioner to oversee the
application of a Code or Conduct or other policies and procedures governing the ethical
behaviour of Members of Council or local boards;
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington's By-law 2009-163
establishing a Code of Conduct for Members of Council places the onus of compliance
on the individual member of Council and contains neither provisions for the investigation
of complaints nor any enforcement mechanisms;
WHEREAS many municipalities, such as Port Hope, Windsor, Hamilton, Vaughan and
Woodstock opted, in the public interest, to appoint Integrity Commissioners under
Section 223.3(1);
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AND WHEREAS financial and other practical considerations would mitigate against the
appointment of an Integrity Commissioner who is exclusively devoted to Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to report to Committee,
by April 2, 2012, on the feasibility of purchasing the services of an Integrity
Commissioner on an ad hoc or "as needed basis" from a Municipality which has
exercised its jurisdiction under Section 223.3(1) of the Municipal Act, with particular
attention directed towards the viability of utilizing Port Hope's Commissioner, given the
proximity of the neighbouring Municipality to Clarington.
MOTION LOST
REQUEST FOR MORATORIUM ON WIND TURBINES
Resolution #GPA-184-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
WHEREAS the Ontario Federation of Agriculture which is Ontario's largest farm
organization has asked Premier McGuinty and the Provincial government to suspend
the building of Industrial Wind Turbines across the province as of January 20, 2012;
WHEREAS dozens of municipalities across this province have repeatedly asked for a
moratorium on the construction of Industrial Wind Turbines until questions such as
health concerns of people living in proximity to the Industrial Wind Turbines, proper
setbacks of Industrial Wind Turbines, devaluation of neighbouring properties,
decimation of the rural landscape, and destruction of wildlife habitats are properly
studied and addressed;
WHEREAS many of these municipalities have asked for the province to hand back the
planning authority of Industrial Wind Turbines, but to no avail; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Auditor General has even tried to explain to this government the
serious errors being made under the Green Energy Act with regards to more jobs being
lost than created, the consumer and taxpayer subsidizing the Industrial Wind Turbine
projects to create huge profits for large off-shore companies while making electricity
very expensive for the citizens of this province, of the implications of decommissioning
Industrial Wind Turbines twenty years from now;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington, along with
all other municipalities across this province who share these concerns regarding the
damaging and devastating repercussions within our communities, hereby request that
the Premier invoke an immediate moratorium of one year, with yearly extensions as
required on the construction of Industrial Wind Turbines within the Province of Ontario
until the concerns noted above are properly studied and addressed; and
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FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded through AMO to all municipalities in the
Province of Ontario, Premier McGuinty, Local Members of Provincial Parliament, the
Minister of Energy and the Minister of Environment.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY GRANT REQUESTS TO INCLUDE BALANCE SHEET
Resolution #GPA-185-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Community Grant program require all community grant program applicants to
include a balance sheet, preferably accountant prepared, as part of the application
process.
CARRIED
QUARTERLY REPORT FROM CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE REGARDING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Resolution #GPA-186-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be requested to regularly provide Council with a
one page quarterly report.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
BENNETT ROAD DISTRICT PARK
25 BENNETT ROAD, BOWMANVILLE
Resolution #GPA-187-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Recommendations contained in Confidential Report PSD-014-12 be
approved.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-188-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:16 p.m.
CARRIED
MAY -PI-11,Y-CLERK
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