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Council Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 1, 2012
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 1, 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
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until
8:04 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until
8:04 p.m.
Manager of Community Planning and Design, C. Salazar,
attended until 8:04 p.m.
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:04 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano, attended until 8:04 p.m.
Communications Coordinator, J. Stycuk, attended until 7:45 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until
8:04 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Partner announced the following:
On October 2, 2012, the Orono Crown Lands will celebrate the official opening
of the shade shelter from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Ochonski Road
entrance to the Crown Lands
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The Newcastle Fall Festival will be held in Newcastle on Saturday, October 6,
2012, starting at 8:00 a.m. with family and community-oriented activities taking
place throughout the day including a pancake breakfast, the Annual Walk for
Guide Dogs sponsored by the Lions Club of Newcastle, the Running Maniacs
Fall Festival Run, the grand opening of the Train Club facility in the basement
of the Newcastle Community Hall, craft tables, pony rides, cupcake decorating,
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corn cob toss, sack races, Girl Guide cookie sales, the 2 Annual Burger
Eating Contest and dinner and entertainment featuring Abba Music and a Rod
Stewart Impersonator at the Newcastle Community Hall
On October 27, 2012, the Orono BIA will be sponsoring a Halloween Bash at
the Orono Town Hall. Tickets are $20 and proceeds are in support of Orono’s
Santa Claus Parade on November 24, 2012
Mayor Foster noted that key volunteers for the Shade Shelter grand opening were
students from Courtice Secondary School.
Councillor Traill announced that on October 17, 2012, a tentative meeting has been
scheduled at the Bowmanville High School for residents of the Trudeau Park
Neighbourhood to discuss issues with the walkway.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
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On September 27, 2012, he attended a celebration recognizing the 63
Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China hosted by
Fang Li, Consul General. Many political and business leaders were in
attendance and he took the opportunity to promote Clarington. Members of the
media have indicated that the Municipality will be featured in articles and news
events in the future.
On Saturday he was involved in the “Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer” event
held at Ontario Place, the largest outdoor road hockey event in North America.
$2.2 million was raised for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the
Canadian Cancer Society. Councillor Woo expressed appreciation to those
who supported him.
On October 2, 2012, the Newcastle Masonic Lodge #66 will be hosting a blood
donor clinic from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Newcastle Community Hall
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
He attended the Sports and Leisure Fair at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex on Friday evening
Emergency Services Family Safety Day held on Saturday, September 29, 2012
was a great success. It was a great day for showcasing various forms of
emergency services and the event provided an opportunity to work together in
the fire truck pull. Epilepsy Durham was the recipient of the proceeds from the
event. Councillor Hooper extended appreciation to Chief Weir and staff of
Emergency Services for hosting the event
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On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, the Clarington Older Adult Association will be
hosting a meeting in Ward 1 at 10:30 a.m. providing an opportunity for
residents to come out to express their concerns and to advise of programming
requests
On Thursday, October 4, 2012, the Clarington Board of Trade will be hosting an
Energy Summit at the Darlington Information Centre starting at 8:00 a.m.
On October 9, 2012 a Second Public Information Centre regarding the Holt
Road and Highway 401 Interchange will be held at the Baseline Community
Centre beginning at 3:00 p.m.
On October 13, 2012, the Historic Downtown Bowmanville BIA will host the
Annual Applefest and Craft Sale featuring lots of entertainment including the
Stone Sparrows and a train show on October 13 and 14 at the Bowmanville
High School
Councillor Neal announced the following:
On September 22, 2012, the Clarington Museum Board hosted the Heritage
Harvest in Courtice. The event was a great success raising funds for the
Museum. Councillor Neal expressed appreciation to the following volunteers
and sponsors: Laura, Stephanie and Julie Baird, Kathy and Carly Lindberg,
Susan and Dean McRae, Judi Denny, Aiden and Morgan Conrad, from
Courtice Rotary Interact: Connor Visser, Alexis Wilcox, Sterling and Kaedan
Klassen, Alex Darlison and Leonard Dőhn, Kim Neal recruited volunteers from
Holy Trinity and Courtice Secondary Schools, Tracy Ali, Angie Darlison,
Clarington Older Adult Association, Linda Muse, Debbie and Mike Dill, TD
Bank, Veridian Corporation, Ontario Power Generation, Durham Custom
Homes, Hooper’s Jewellers, Musem Board Chair John Witheridge and
Members Marilyn Morawetz, Bonnie Seto, Michelle Viney Speelman and
Martha Rutherford Conrad and Municipal staff Bob Genosko, Rick Pigeon,
Carlo Pellarin and Janet Dauncey as well as former Mayor Jim Abernethy and
all Members of Council
Councillor Novak announced the following:
A Transportation Tomorrow Survey 2012 is being sent out randomly to different
homes. Councillor Novak encouraged those who receive the survey to fill it out
as the information is key to long-range planning and for improvements to
transportation functions
On October 29, 2012, CIBC is opening a new Courtice Branch creating 10 to
15 new full-time jobs
Veridian Corporation has unveiled its roof-top solar array at the company’s
head office in Ajax, marking another element to Veridian’s commitment to
Environmental sustainability
Councillor Novak demonstrated team spirit in connection with the Family Safety
Day on Saturday, September 28, 2012
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She referenced articles in the East of the City Magazine which mentioned the
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington displays, Bowmanville Museum and the
“Savour the Season” Culinary Event
Durham Region’s “Dine Safe” Report has been released providing ratings on
local restaurant health inspections
Mayor Foster announced the following:
Council will be holding a Special meeting on Thursday, October 4, 2012
He expressed appreciation to Clarington staff for the success of Family Safety
Day
He expressed appreciation to Bob Rae and the Clarington Board of Trade for
the opportunity to put forth Clarington’s concerns
Resolution #C-273-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held September 17, 2012, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster advised Municipalities across Canada were given one Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee Medal to present. He noted the medal is a celebration of what the
Queen has done for the citizens of the Commonwealth. He advised
Councillor Partner had put forth Ann Harley’s nomination and called upon Councillor
Partner who spoke to Ann’s sense of community and commitment to the profile of arts
in Newcastle specifically, and the Municipality of Clarington as a whole.
Mayor Foster presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award to Ann Harley.
DELEGATIONS
Crystal Powell, Community Development Coordinator, Canadian Blood Services,
addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 3 – “Partners for Life
Program”. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Crystal Powell provided
information on blood donation and the need for blood. She noted that every day 1440
people in Canada need blood and it only takes approximately one hour to donate.
Ms. Powell advised every donation impacts three lives. She stated 52% of Canadian
residents will need blood or know someone who will but that only 4% of Canadians
donate noting the demand for blood is growing each year. Ms. Powell indicated that
Canadian Blood Services requires 100,000 new donors every year to fill the gap
created by regular donors who have reached their maximum donation age.
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Ms. Powell stated that most of the blood collected is used within five days and that
blood does have an expiry date. Ms. Powell stated that Canadian Blood Services has
a number of educational, interactive, free programs including the “What’s Your Type”
program, information booths, signs and brochures. She stated that Canadian Blood
Services staff are available to run the programs, leaving staff to do their own work.
Ms. Powell indicated that she is reaching out to the Municipality to take part in the
“Partners for Life” Program, a program designed for corporate and community
organizations to commit to saving lives by donating blood as a team and by setting an
annual donation pledge. Ms. Powell also played a video portraying persons whose
lives have been saved or impacted by the gift of blood donations. Ms. Powell urged
Members of Council to consider joining the “Partners for Life” Program.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-274-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Item I - 6.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated
June 12, 2012
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated September 18, 2012
I - 3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated September 11, 2012
I - 4 Minutes of the Orono Arena Community Centre Board dated
September 19, 2012
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
September 5, 2012
I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
the Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Community and Social Services,
advising that on September 19, 2012, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the Final Proposed Integrated
Accessibility Standards within the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005:
“a THAT the Region of Durham forward Report #2012-A-30 of the Chief
Administrative Officer to Ministry of Community and Social Services as
Durham’s response within the feedback process;
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b) THAT the Accessibility Directorate clarify language concerning the
Accessible Pedestrian Signals;
c) THAT the Province of Ontario be urged to provide funding to assist
municipalities in implementing the Integrated Accessibility Standards;
and
d) THAT Report #2012-A-30 of the Chief Administrative Officer be
forwarded to the eight area municipalities.”
I - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that on September 19, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Proposed Federal Electoral Districts
Readjustments:
“a) THAT a task force comprising of the Regional Chair and interested
area municipal mayors be established to review the proposed federal
electoral district readjustments;
b) THAT Regional Council authorize the task force to develop a
submission and make a presentation at the Federal Electoral
Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario; and
c) THAT Report #2012-A-34 of the Chief Administrative Officer be
forwarded to the eight area municipalities.”
I - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that on September 19, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Durham Trail Co-Ordinating Committee (DTCC) –
Regional Trail Network Update:
“a) THAT the 2012 Durham Regional Trail Network, as illustrated in
Attachment 1 to Report #2012-P-52 of the Commissioner of Planning
and Economic Development, be received for information;
b) THAT the area municipalities and conservation authorities be
requested to continue to implement the Durham Regional Trail
Network through their trail planning initiatives; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2012-P-52 of the Commissioner of Planning
and Economic Development be forwarded to the area municipalities,
conservation authorities and other primary trail providers.”
I - 10 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that on September 19, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Quarterly Report on Planning Activities:
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“a) THAT Report #2012-P-55 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2012-P-55 be forwarded to all Durham Area
Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and Durham
Emergency Medical Services for information.”
I - 11 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
the Honourable James Bradley, Minister of the Environment advising that
on September 19, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Great Lakes Protection Act and the Ontario
Draft Great Lakes Protection Strategy:
“a) THAT the Regional staff comments on the Great Lakes Protection Act
and draft Ontario Great Lakes Strategy submitted to the Ministry of
Environment (MOE) on August 3, 2012 in response to the EBR posting
of the two documents be endorsed; and
b) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of the
Environment, Durham Area MPPs, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, the Region’s conservation authorities and the eight area
municipalities for information.”
I - 12 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to
the Honourable James Bradley, Minister of the Environment advising that
on September 19, 2012, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Proposed Source Protection Plans for Trent
Conservation Coalition (TCC) Source Protection Region:
“THAT Joint Report No. 2012-J-27 be forwarded to the Minister of the
Environment, Durham Area MPPs, the Municipality of Clarington, the
Township of Brock and the Township of Scugog for their information.”
I - 6 Jim Richards advising that on September 10, 2012, the State of New York
announced that all first responders and fire-fighters who attended the 9/11
inferno will be granted full compensation for all health matters connected
with that disaster including 58 types of cancers caused by burning items
at very high temperatures; indicating that when various items are heated
the chemical composition changes and they can produce carcinogens;
stating when altered chemicals mix with other altered chemicals
undergoing the same process additional carcinogens are produced;
advising that first responders to the 9/11 disaster have seen a major
upswing in related cancers and other health matters since that day; and,
questioning whether the Municipality or the Region is prepared to offer full
compensation and medical costs to Clarington residents in the future due
to illness related to the incinerator.
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Resolution #C-275-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Item I - 6 from Jim Richards, with respect to Compensation for
Incinerator-related illnesses, be referred to the Medical Officer of Health for Durham
Region.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D - 4 was received as a Hand-Out.
Resolution #C-276-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 and D - 2 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Karen Bastas, Event Coordinator, Vice-President, Newcastle BIA,
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requesting approval to conduct a fireworks display for the 8 Annual
Santa Parade on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. and indicating
Portfire Technics, with the assistance of Bruce Gilbert, will set off the
fireworks on Highway #2 at the Lions Trail.
(Request to hold fireworks display
approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a fireworks permit from the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division)
D - 2 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre, requesting the following street closings for Christmas
Moonlight Magic on Friday, December 7, 2012, from *5:30 p.m. to 11:30
p.m.:
King Street from Scugog Street to George Street, Temperance Street
from Church Street to the hole in the wall, Division Street from the
Municipal Parking Lot entrance to the Royal Bank parking lot; and, the 20
King Street East Parking lot.
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*Temperance Street from Church Street to King Street to be closed at
4:30 p.m.
(Request for road closures approved
provided organizers apply for and obtain a
road occupancy permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 3 Crystal Powell, Community Development Coordinator, Canadian Blood
Services, requesting the Municipality’s support of their “Partners for Life
Program” by helping to educate and engage staff in the importance of
donating blood, setting an annual blood donation goal, and working with
Canadian Blood Services to encourage employees and their families to
donate blood.
Resolution #C-277-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 from Crystal Powell, Community Development
Coordinator, Canadian Blood Services, requesting the Municipality’s support of their
“Partners for Life Program”, be endorsed, in principle.
“CARRIED”
D - 4 John O’Toole, MPP, Durham providing an update on Bill 121 – Ability to
Pay Act, regarding awards by arbitrators; expressing concern that the
arbitration process often awards increases taxpayers cannot afford;
advising that provisions in the Act will ensure that tax dollars will be
allocated to things people care about most by requiring arbitrators’
decisions to factor in specific economic and budgetary factors and explain
decisions in writing, call for a panel of independent arbitrators to decide
public sector cases within three months, and if passed, the Act will create
an Ability to Pay Division that would publish comparative information on
compensation, as well as proactively disclose all arbitration decisions;
and, requesting Council’s support by adopting resolutions encouraging
the Liberals and the NDP to assist in getting the bill passed when it is
debated in second reading expected to take place on October 4, 2012.
Resolution #C-278-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 4 from John O’Toole, with respect to Bill 121 –
Ability to Pay Act be referred to the next General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting.
“CARRIED”
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COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report September 24,
2012.
Resolution #C-279-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 24,
2012 be approved, with the exception of Items #1(i), #12, #13, and #14.
“CARRIED”
Item #1(i)
Resolution #C-280-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CAO-004-12 - Federal Electoral Boundaries – Municipality’s Key
Messages and Principles in Response to Boundary Commission’s Proposals be
received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CAO-004-12 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of
Durham, all local area municipalities, and all Durham Region MPs and MPPs.
“CARRIED”
Item #12
Resolution #C-281-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Staff Report on naming the property located at 71 Old Kingston Road as
“Tooley’s Mill Park”.
“CARRIED”
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Item #13
Resolution #C-282-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
WHEREAS Orono is the only community still on septic systems or holding tanks in the
named villages; and
WHEREAS Orono is in dire need of these washrooms to help their local downtown
economies;
THAT Staff report on how to successfully offer public washrooms in the downtown
cores including Orono, Courtice, Bowmanville, and Newcastle in the Municipality of
Clarington.
“CARRIED”
Item #14
Resolution #C-283-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Item 14 of Report #1 be referred to the end of the Agenda to be considered
during a closed session of Council.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-284-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2012-074;
2012-074 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2327 from
Part Lot Control; and
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THAT the said by-law 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 provided a brief summary of the last Energy-from-Waste -
Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting with respect to waste flow
control. She noted that in Nova Scotia and California municipalities have been
given full authority to determine waste management policy noting that Ontario
Municipalities have been given the authority to manage residential waste only.
Councillor Hooper advised he attended the Crossing Guard meeting on Friday,
September 28, 2012, and extended appreciation to staff of the Planning Services
Department and, in particular, Dianne Fernlund for her involvement with the
Crossing Guards.
Councillor Hooper referred to an article in Toronto Star regarding Durham
Region's leading the way in accepting batteries with an opportunity to recapture
the zinc and reuse it in fertilizer.
Councillor Neal advised that there will be a Public Information Centre for the
Provincially Significant Wetlands to be held on October 10, 2012, from 6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. at Courtice Secondary School Cafeteria.
Councillor Woo announced that the Public Information Centre for the Holt Road
Interchange will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at the
Baseline Community Centre.
Resolution #C-285-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:32 p.m.
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The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution was passed to
provide direction to staff.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-286-10
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion
concerning the item discussed in "closed" session.
"MOTION LOST"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-287-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2012-075, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 1St day of October, 2012; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-288-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:34 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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