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Council Meeting Minutes
APRIL 30, 2012
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Novak led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Deputy Chief, M. Berney
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Supervisor, Operations Administration, C. Peters
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
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 Woo announced the following:
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On Saturday, April 28 the opening of the Bowmanville Allotment Garden on
Haines Street, south of the Bowmanville Cemetery, took place between
12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. offerring residents the opportunity to grow their own
food products.
The Clarington Health and Wellness Expo was held at the Garnet B. Rickard
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Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 28 featuring a number of exhibitors
and presentations and seminars from the health and wellness industry.
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The 15 Annual “Racing Against Drugs Durham”, a community-based drug and
alcohol awareness program, takes place at Iroquois Park from April 30 to
May 4, 2012 with approximately 600 students per session attending the event.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
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This Saturday, May 5, the Annual “Maple Festival and All That Jazz” will take
place in downtown Bowmanville from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with displays,
crafts and entertainment for the whole family.
He expressed appreciation to Council for adopting the resolution regarding the
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1 “Day of Mourning” ceremony held on Saturday at the Municipal
Administrative Centre.
May 2, 2012 is McDonald’s “McHappy Day”, annual fundraising event in
support of local children’s charities.
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On Thursday, April 26, he attended the presentation of the Newcastle
Streetscape Plan by the students of Sir Sandford Fleming College to the
Business Improvement Association and Community Improvement Liaison
Committee at the Newcastle Community Hall.
Councillor Neal announced that he attended the Eldad United Church Dinner in Solina
on Sunday, April 29, 2012.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She congratulated students of Charles Bowman Public School and M. J. Hobbs
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Senior Public School who ranked 4 in the Junior category and 3 in the Senior
category, respectively, at the 2012 Durham Region Battle of the Books
Competition.
Official opening of Clarington’s Leash-free Dog Park will be held on Friday,
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May 4 at 2:00 p.m.
She attended the following events:
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Courtice Rotary Club’s 10 Anniversary celebration at Shoeless Joe’s on
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April 24.
“The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander” Workshop presented by
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Barbara Coloroso, award-winning author, speaker and child
development expert, sponsored by Big Brothers and Sisters of
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Clarington on April 24.
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The Clarington Board of Trade – Ask an Expert Event on April 25 at
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Whitecliffe Retirement Residence.
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The 5 Bowmanville Pathfinder’s Citizenship Award Ceremony on
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April 25.
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Durham Region’s 3 Annual “Tribute to Our Troops” Dinner on April 26
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at Deer Creek Banquet Facility.
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Councillor Partner announced the following:
She attended the following events:
the presentation of the Orono Streetscape Plan by the students of Sir
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Sandford Fleming College to the Business Improvement Association
and Community Improvement Liaison Committee at the Orono Town
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Hall on April 24 .
the B’52 Birthday Bash at the Newcastle Community Hall for those born
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in 1952 who have now turned 60 years of age. Proceeds of the event
will be donated to the Newcastle Heritage Garden Project.
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An historic Walking Tour of Orono was held on April 28 hosted by Clarington
Museums and Archives where many older homes and structures were
highlighted.
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On May 5 the Kendal Orange Lodge will be holding its Annual Penny and
Bake Sale.
The Orono Horticultural Society House Plant Fundraising Show will be held at
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the Orono United Church from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon on May 5.
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St. Saviour’s Salad Lunch and Supper will be held on May 5 with lunch served
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and supper served at 6:00 p.m.
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Councillor Traill issued a reminder that Monday, May 7 is “School Crossing Guard
Appreciation Day” in Clarington and expressed thanks to all Crossing Guards for their
hard work throughout the school year. She also expressed the importance of
Clarington’s first off-leash dog park located at the corner of Port Darlington Road and
West Beach Road and advised that the first 100 dogs will receive a loot bag of treats.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
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On April 25 he attended the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers
Association’s Gala Dinner recognizing the efforts of fire prevention officers. He
requested the Deputy Chief to pass along Council’s appreciation of the work of
Clarington’s Fire Prevention Officers.
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On April 26, the Bowmanville Association of Hospital Volunteers hosted a
conference at the Municipal Administrative Centre with a total of 1,800 years of
volunteerism represented by Ontario volunteers.
He attended the Annual Day of Mourning ceremony in Clarington and also
attended the Oshawa event where Emily Kutch won a poster contest in the
Grade 7 Category.
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On May 1 the “Walk for Strong Kids”, a YMCA sponsored initiative, will be held
at the Newcastle Public School at 4:30 p.m. with a barbeque following the walk.
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On May 3, an Award Ceremony for the Durham Art and Essay Contest will be
held.
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Resolution #C-140-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held April 16, 2012, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
There were no Delegations scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-141-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 15,
2012
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated April 12,
2012
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 17, 2012
I - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated April 10, 2012
I - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 17,
2012
I - 6 Susan DaCosta, Secretary-Treasurer, Orono Town Hall, expressing
appreciation to Council and staff for the grant received; and, indicating that
the washroom project was completed last year and the Board is raising
funds for a paint job and are doing their best to maintain and upgrade the
hall.
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I - 7 Nicole Wellsbury, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, writing to P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising that on April 5, 2012, the Town of Ajax adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Direct Election of the Durham Regional Council
Chair – Municipal Act “Triple Majority” Process:
“THAT Council consider Durham Region By-law 19-2012, being a
By-law to authorize the direct election of the Regional Chair, at the
April 23, 2012 regular meeting of Council; and
THAT a public meeting be included in the April 23, 2012 Council meeting
to invite comments on the proposed direct election of the Regional Chair.”
I - 8 David Foster forwarding correspondence to the Municipal Clerk and the
Regional Clerk stating his opinions on the election of the Regional Chair.
I - 9 Thomas Goodeve, Manager of Policy, Planning Services, City of Oshawa,
extending an invitation to the Durham Bike Summit 2012: Progress and
Potential for Liveable Friendly Neighbourhoods, to be held on May 30,
2012 at the Jubilee Pavilion from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. bringing together
organizations and stakeholders from across Ontario to share best
practices, discuss current local context and develop steps to move
forward; indicating that sessions will also focus on cycling safety, cycling
tourism (local and regional) and the “5Es” of the Bicycle Friendly
Community Program: Engineering, Education, Encouragement,
Enforcement and Evaluation; and advising that online registration is
available at www.sharetheroad.ca. Tickets are $35 for the day including
lunch and breakfast. Also enclosed is information on the Durham
Waterfront Community Ride “Ride with the Mayor(s)” to be held on
May 27, 2012 starting at Lakeview Park, Oshawa at 9:00 a.m.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-142-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 5 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
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D - 1 Michelle Novielli, Manager, Communications, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a Public Service Announcement advising “National
Emergency Preparedness Week” will be held May 6 to 12, 2012
emphasizing the importance of preparing for emergencies, both natural
and man-made and raising awareness of the measures that should be
taken by individuals to be equipped for any emergency event; advising the
Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO) invites members of the
public to visit their display at Regional Headquarters and has produced the
“Are You Ready” pamphlet including information about the public’s role in
emergency preparedness; and, encouraging the public to
visit Emergency Management Ontario’s website at
www.emergencymanagementontario.ca to participate in the Emergency
Preparedness Challenge.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Garry Brown, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission to place
a banner on Veridian’s poles located to the west of the railway overpass in
Bowmanville advertising the Fifth Annual Rotary Ribfest to be held on
June 8, 9 and 10, 2012; and, requesting the banner be installed during the
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week of May 14 and removed during the week of June 11, 2012 to
advertise the event.
(Approval of installation of banner and
Veridian advised)
D - 3 Paul Slemon, Hands in Motion, Massage Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic,
requesting permission to stage the 2012 Terry Fox Run on Sunday,
September 16, 2012, and requesting to hang the Terry Fox Run/Walk
banner at the west end of Bowmanville at the railway bridge; indicating the
routes, insurance and police coverage will be the same as last year; and,
that the only road closure will be Liberty Street South of Memorial Park to
Baseline Road and Baseline Road at Liberty Street east to Lambs Road to
Highway #2.
(Approved provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a road occupancy permit
from the Engineering Services Department
and installation of banner approved and
Veridian advised)
D - 4 Vickey Holbrook requesting the closure of Main Street in Orono on
August 11, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the Orono Antique Art
and Street Festival.
(Approved provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a road occupancy permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
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D - 5 Paul Livingston expressing concern that the issue of parking at the
Clarington Beech Centre has been side-lined repeatedly over the years
and that time and money has been wasted resulting in Council’s decision
not to provide any more parking at the Older Adults Centre; indicating that
parking will continue to be a nagging concern for both the convenience
and safety of the Centre’s members; and, suggesting that Council is not
interested in a community issue to assist the daily lives of taxpaying
seniors at the Clarington Older Adults Centre.
(Correspondence referred to staff)
D - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on April 4, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Proposed By-law to Change the Method of
Selecting the Regional Chair:
“a) THAT the Regional Chair Election By-law, to change the method of
selecting the Regional Chair to election by general vote, in accordance
with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, be presented for consideration;
b) THAT subject to passage by Regional Council, the Regional Chair
Election By-law be forwarded to the Councils of the lower-tier
municipalities requesting they pass resolutions consenting to the by-
law on or before September 1, 2012; and
c) THAT the area municipalities be forwarded a copy of Report
#2012-A-11 of the Regional Clerk and be advised of Regional
Council’s decision.”
Resolution #C-143-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington consents to By-law 19-2012 of
the Regional Municipality of Durham.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Barbara Karrandjas, Council/Committee Co-ordinator, Town of Caledon,
advising Council that on April 3, 2012, the Town of Caledon adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Aggregate Resources Act Review:
“WHEREAS the Province has announced a review of the Aggregate
Resources Act (ARA); and
WHEREAS the Province has indicated that specific parts of the ARA will
be reviewed; and
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WHEREAS the ARA requires a Site Plan for every application for an
aggregate permit; and
WHEREAS Site Plan is the primary tool that controls the operation and
rehabilitation of all pits and quarries; and
WHEREAS a licensee of an aggregate operation can request the Site
Plan be amended; and
WHEREAS the Town of Caledon has repeatedly indicated for many years
that the existing Site Plan Amendment process is not adequate in public
notification and participation to ensure the integration of economic, social
and environmental considerations in decision-making;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be asked
to include the Site Plan Amendment process in upcoming review of the
ARA; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this motion be forwarded to Sylvia
Jones MPP, the Region of Peel, the Niagara Escarpment Commission,
AMO, and to the Top Aggregate Producers membership with a request for
endorsement by the Constituent members of that group.”
Resolution #C-144-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the Town of Caledon with respect to the Aggregate
Resources Act review be endorsed, in principle.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee requesting Council to support
the following resolution pertaining to broadband implementation:
“WHEREAS the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington supports
the initiative by the Municipality of Clarington, Region of Durham and
Industry Canada to ensure equitable access to the digital economy by all
citizens including rural residents; and
WHEREAS the “bundling” of urban and rural geographic areas into
licensing blocks for the 700MHz spectrum auction may not create a level
playing field; and
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WHEREAS the 700MHz spectrum is particularly valuable for rural areas,
because in contrast to other frequencies, it can more easily reach remote
areas, penetrates through obstructions such as building or heavy foliage
and requires fewer cell towers to deploy; and
WHEREAS the OMAFRA Rural Connections Broadband Program was to
ensure that rural residents would be connected, able to take advantage of
affordable high speed internet service for the development of business
and participation in the global digital economy, but was hindered by
inclusion of 3.5GHz Spectrum for Durham Region under the Toronto
license;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington Council supports the division of urban and rural areas into
separate licensing blocks for the 700MHZ spectrum in the upcoming
public auction; and further, that all the other rural municipalities in the
Region be encouraged to pass a similar resolution.”
Resolution #C-145-12
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution outlined in Correspondence Item D - 8, with respect to broadband
implementation, be endorsed; and
THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the local area municipalities, local
MPPs and MPs, the Minister of Industry Canada and the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 23, 2012.
Resolution #C-146-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 23, 2012 be
approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - April 30, 2012
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Resolution #C-147-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence from Lynn Clark, Deputy Clerk, Township of Havelock-
Belmont-Methuen, with respect to the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation
Program be received for information.
“CARRIED”
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-148-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2012-033 to 2012-038
2012-033 Being a By-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement
Officers for Private Property (Nancy Loree and David Crowley)
(2377 and 2379 Highway #2, 1420 King Street East, Courtice and
100 Clarington Boulevard)
2012-034 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-1904 from Part Lot Control
2012-035 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Michael Terry Sullivan)
2012-036 Being a by-law to temporarily restrict the use of Elliott Road
2012-037 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (WED Investments Ltd.)
2012-038 Being a By-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
(Nicki Mcphee); 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
There was no Other Business introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-149-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2012-039, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 30t" day of April, 2012; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-150-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:22 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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