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Adopted as Amended
Council Meeting Minutes
DECEMBER 3, 2012
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Hooper 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
Absent: Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Director of Engineering, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Manager of Communication & Marketing, J. Cooke, attended until
7:52 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item #4 of Report #1 and By-law 2012-089.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
On November 30, 2012, the CP Holiday Train stopped in Clarington.
Councillor Hooper expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts in ensuring a
successful event and to Canadian Pacific Railway for their support of local food
banks
Clarington Older Adults Association events:
December 4, 2012, COAA Program Pageant at 11:00 a.m. and lunch at
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12:00 noon
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December 6, 2012, Showcase of the Arts at 7:00 p.m.
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December 8, 2012, Christmas Dinner and Dance starting at 5:00 p.m.
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December 13, 2012, Clarington Concert Band Christmas Concert
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Annual “Tractor Parade” from Enniskillen to Tyrone on Wednesday,
December 5, 2012, starting at 6:00 p.m.
December 15, 2012, Breakfast With Santa at the Hampton Hall
December 7, 2012, Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown
Bowmanville
Councillor Neal extended congratulations to Erin O’Toole, the newly-elected Federal
MP for Durham Riding and to all candidates who ran in the Federal by-election.
Mayor Foster recognized John O’Toole, MPP, Durham in attendance this evening.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She expressed appreciation to staff of White Cliffe Retirement Residence and
to Municipal staff for assistance with the tree lighting ceremony at White Cliffe
Citizenship Ceremony at the Bowmanville High School on December 4, 2012,
from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Clarington Board of Trade Holiday Simply Social Annual Breakfast on
December 6, 2012, from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Hampton Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.
Councillor Partner announced the following:
St. Saviours Anglican Church in Orono, Church Supper and Carols on
December 9, 2012, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Breakfast With Santa in Newtonville on December 8, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until
12:00 noon
Councillor Traill announced the following:
She expressed appreciation to Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington
Older Adults Association (COAA) and to the volunteers for the success of the
County Town Singers Performance at the Tyrone Community Hall on
December 2, 2012, and indicated she looks forward to future events being held
in Tyrone in conjunction with the COAA
Farmers Parade of Lights on December 5, 2012
She will be speaking at the Annual Candlelight Vigil in Memory of the Victims of
the Montreal Massacre at the CAW Local 222 Union Hall in Oshawa on
December 6, 2012
Tyrone Community Hall Board Breakfast With Santa on December 15, 2012
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Mayor Foster expressed appreciation to students of St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary
School for inviting him to attend their Annual Christmas Luncheon on December 3,
2012.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Hearings on the Darlington
Nuclear Generating Station’s refurbishment and continued operation are
ongoing at the Hope Fellowship Church from December 3 to 6, 2012
Clarington Board of Trade Simply Social Networking Event on December 5,
2012, at A Gift of Art
The Director of Operations provided an update on the Municipality’s United Way
Campaign, noting the campaign will end this week and has raised $18,344 to date. It
is hoped that together with other United Way events, the total raised will exceed
$20,000.
Resolution #C-339-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held November 19, 2012 be
approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award to Wallace Boughen in
recognition of his exceptional contribution to the community.
Margaret Clayton, Chair, and Ted Baker, Vice-Chair, Energy-From-Waste, Waste
Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), presented their Annual Report to
Council. Ms. Clayton indicated the EFW-WMAC consists of nine voting members with
diverse backgrounds and expertise. Ms. Clayton stated that during 2012, the
Committee made amendments to the Terms of Reference to facilitate public
participation, received 15 presentations on various aspects of waste management
which provided information and increased awareness on the diverse aspects of waste
management in Durham Region, and heard from seven delegates who discussed
issues such as monitoring and landscape plans, and the impact of diversion rate
projections on the operation of the EFW. The Committee requested information on
waste flow control at fast food restaurants, requirements of the Certificate of Approval
and Environmental Assessment documents, the roles, differences and overlap of the
EFW-WMAC and Energy-From-Waste Advisory Committee, the roles of the various
levels of government, waste regulation and legislation, and their impact on the
Region’s waste disposal efforts.
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Ms. Clayton highlighted various challenges facing the Committee including the
application of the Rules of Procedure and keeping discussions within the mandate of
the EFW-WMAC. Members of the Committee toured the Material Recycling Facility in
May and arrangements are currently being made for Committee members to tour the
Oshawa Waste Management Facility and Covanta’s Energy-From-Waste facility in
New York. A tour of the Brock Landfill site, which is being closed, has also been
proposed for 2013. Ms. Clayton advised that the Committee is considering
participating at Waste Management Department community events as a means of
outreach to the general public to increase awareness of the EFW-WMAC and its
mandate. Ms. Clayton concluded by stating that EFW-WMAC members are a
dedicated group who have demonstrated a keen interest in becoming informed and
educated in the many facets and diverse aspects of waste management in Durham
Region.
Mr. Baker added that participating on the Committee has been a learning experience.
He noted that it is a contentious issue and the group is seeking to get information from
the public to report back to the appropriate groups.
DELEGATIONS
Jeany Barrett, Project Leader, Newcastle Heritage Garden Project, addressed Council
concerning Unfinished Business #2. Ms. Barrett expressed appreciation to Members
of Council for supporting the collaborative which included Newcastle Horticultural
Society, Newcastle Community Hall Board and the Municipality of Clarington.
Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Barrett provided an update on the
Newcastle Heritage Garden Project and highlighted before and after photographs of
the grounds showing changes to different areas around the Community Hall including
the cenotaph, fountain, junior garden pathway and the patio. She highlighted the
many fundraising events, and expressed appreciation to the community, recognizing
support from businesses, social clubs, and corporate and individual donors. A Garden
Party and ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held to celebrate the completion of the
Newcastle Heritage Garden Project.
Mayor John Henry, City of Oshawa addressed Council concerning Correspondence
Item D – 8 - Ethanol Refinery at the Oshawa Harbour Update. Mayor Henry stated he
was before Council this evening to provide the truth about ethanol. Mayor Henry
acknowledged Larry Ladd who was also in attendance this evening. Mayor Henry
stated that Oshawa’s waterfront is owned by the Federal government and as such, it
is not subject to the same rules pertaining to development as municipal or privately-
owned lands. He stated that Members of Oshawa City Council are not opposed to
development or employment opportunities, but have taken the position that an ethanol
refinery at the Oshawa waterfront is not an appropriate location. Mayor Henry stated
that Oshawa’s position has also been endorsed by the Region of Durham. He
advised that the Township of Brock is a willing host for the refinery as a
complimentary agricultural-related use.
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Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mayor Henry reviewed sensitive land uses
in proximity to the proposed ethanol refinery and the risk the plant proposes to
residential areas, and educational and recreational facilities in proximity to the
refinery. He stated that Oshawa’s vision is to continue to create a waterfront
consistent with neighbouring communities and focus on redeveloping their waterfront
as a vibrant people-friendly place. Mayor Henry confirmed his intention in addressing
Council this evening was to provide information on federally-owned land in a
municipality.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-340-12
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 - 12.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated November 13, 2012
I - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated May 22,
September 18, and October 16, 2012
I - 3 Minutes of the Energy-from-Waste Advisory Committee (EFWAC) dated
January 20, April 11, August 4, October 27, 2011 and July 18, 2012
I - 4 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
November 20, 2012
I - 5 Linda Gasser forwarding a copy of her delegation comments to the
Regional Works Committee on November 7, 2012, regarding the Draft
EFW Community Communications Plan for the Energy-From-Waste
facility, together with copies of Condition 7 of the Environmental
Assessment approval and the Draft Community Communications Plan,
expressing concern with various sections of the Plan; and urging Regional
Council to review all communications plans developed by the Project Team
to communicate with Durham residents before the Project Team’s final
draft is submitted to the Ministry of the Environment.
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I - 6 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham, forwarding copies of the following documents, in
accordance with the Notice of Approval to Proceed with the Undertaking
regarding the Amended Environmental Assessment for Durham and York
Residual Waste Study, Condition 3 Public Record:
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated November 1, 2012,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the 2012 Compliance
Monitoring Program Report
November 1, 2012 Durham-York Energy Centre 2012 Compliance
Monitoring Report
November 1, 2012, Durham-York Energy Centre 2012 Compliance
Monitoring Report, Appendix C Advisory Committee Annual Report
2012
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated November 1, 2012,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Regional Municipality
of Durham’s Waste Diversion Program Monitoring Report 2011
The Regional Municipality of Durham, Waste Management Services
2011 Annual Report
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated November 1, 2012,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Regional Municipality
of York Waste Diversion Program Monitoring Plan
The Regional Municipality of York, 2011 Annual Diversion Report
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated November 8, 2012,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the September 2012
Complaint and Inquiry Logs
September 2012 Durham-York Energy Centre Call Centre Log
September 2012 Durham-York Energy Centre Website Traffic
Report
September 2012 Durham-York Energy Centre Complaint Project
Team Log
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated November 8, 2012,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding the Air Emissions Monitoring Plan
Revision (Environmental Assessment Condition 12)
Air Emissions Monitoring Plan Revision Document (November 2012)
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated November 9, 2012,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Regional Municipality
of York’s Revised Waste Diversion Monitoring Report for 2011; and,
advising that the documents are also available on the EFW project website
at http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/efw-committee.htm.
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I - 7 Melanie Aunger, RN, Public Health Nurse, Regional Municipality of
Durham, advising that the Regional Health Department is launching a quit
smoking campaign; enclosing a quit smoking poster and requesting it be
posted at a facility to help reach smokers in the community; and, advising
community partners to contact the Durham Health Connection line at 905-
666-6241, 1-800-841-2729 or www.durham.ca/tobacco for further
information or additional resources.
I - 8 Christine Harvey and Marilyn Quintin, on behalf of the Wilmot Creek
community, expressing appreciation to Mayor Foster and Members of
Council for attending the Wilmot Creek Remembrance Day Service and
their continued support of Wilmot Creek endeavours.
I - 9 Denise Jamal, Manager, Public Affairs, Hydro One, providing an update on
Hydro One’s Clarington Transformer Station project; indicating the Project
Team has incorporated feedback received at the second public information
centre into the draft Environmental Study Report (ESR); advising the
Report will be available for a 30-day public and stakeholder review and
feedback period from November 15 to December 17, 2012 and is available
on-line at www.HydroOne.com/projects; and, forwarding a copy of the ad
which will be placed in the newspapers and hand-delivered to residents
living within the vicinity of the proposed station site.
I - 10 John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Bob Chiarelli,
Minister of Transportation, expressing concern that the four-page Ontario
Government Notice published November 1, 2012 under the Expropriations
Act in local newspapers did not include a better background explanation of
what the notice means to individuals whose property is in the path of the
eastward extension of Highway 407 through Clarington; stating that in his
view, a plan language explanation of the reasons for placing the notice is
required; and, suggesting that future notifications should include a website,
e-mail or contact number that citizens can call for additional information.
I - 11 Kathryn Shaver, Vice-President, APM Engagement and Site Selection,
Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), forwarding a copy of
“Implementing Adaptive Phased Management 2013 to 2017 – Draft for
Public Review”, NWMO’s annual five-year strategic plan for implementing
Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term care of used nuclear fuel; indicating
the plan provides an overview of the NWMO and Adaptive Phased
Management and presents highlights of the planned work program;
advising the plan will be refined based on comments received and the final
document will be published along with the NWMO’s Annual Report in
March 2013; and, inviting comments by January 10, 2013.
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I - 12 Steve Fracz, expressing disappointment with the Provincial Policy
regarding the care and upkeep of farmland and homes that have been
purchased for the Highway 407 East extension; questioning why areas not
required for the highway strip containing homes and land are being left to
decay instead of just the area required for the highway; stating that as a
farmer, he understands the value of quality farmland and its importance in
a rural community, and that in the interim of highway development, there
would be an opportunity to rent the land and houses until the highway is
created; pointing out the urgency of creating a realistic plan for
construction and development of the highway that would benefit the
multiple stakeholders such as government, farmers, local residents and
fellow taxpayers; and, hoping that a more logical and productive plan can
be created.
Resolution #C-341-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
WHEREAS the second Phase of the 407 East EA, largely through the Municipality of
Clarington, is not going to be completed until 2020 and further it is being constructed
in two sub-phases of Harmony to the East Link/401 and then the East Link to 35/115
with anticipated completion dates of 2017 and 2020 respectively; and
WHEREAS in mid-October Clarington learned that MTO had cancelled or not renewed
any and all farm lease agreements for 2013, to gain timely access for engineering and
field investigations; and
WHEREAS Clarington staff informed MTO staff that cancelling all the leases for 2013
impacts Clarington’s largest economic sector, having agricultural lands lay fallow is
problematic for the adjacent farms and engineering and field investigations could be
carried out in a staged manner much like the construction; and
WHEREAS the Agriculture Advisory Committee of Clarington and the Clarington
Board of Trade have voiced their concern regarding the cancellation of the farm
leases and its impact on the community; and
WHEREAS MTO Staff have provided no guarantee that the residual parcels (excess
to the 407 right of way) will be leased for agriculture in 2014;
WHEREAS Commitment #43 of Exhibit 9.2 in the EA Commitments and Compliance
Monitoring of the 407 East – Environmental Assessment Report indicates that the
proponent will “transfer all agricultural mitigation measures and monitoring
requirements into the EMPs (Environment Management Plan). Current measures and
Best Management Practices available at the time of construction should be
implemented where applicable.”
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THAT The Municipality of Clarington requests the Ministers and Ministries of the
Environment, Transportation and Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs work together to
determine more appropriate construction management practices that meets the
commitments made in the EA and balances the interests of agriculture with the
construction scheduling and work to be carried out for the 407 East link through
Clarington to the 35/115; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham
and the area municipalities within the Region of Durham, the Agricultural Advisory
Committee of Clarington, Clarington Board of Trade, the Region of Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee, MPP John O’Toole and Steve Fracz.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D - 9 was received as a Hand-Out.
Resolution #C-342-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 7, and Hand-out Correspondence D - 9 be
approved as per the Agenda, with the exception of Correspondence Item D - 4.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Alice Johnson, Volunteer Chair, PITCH-IN Ontario, extending appreciation
to PITCH-IN volunteers for 2012; advising 4.5 million tonnes of garbage
and recycling and over 18,000 action projects were completed nationally
during the 2012 week-long event; encouraging the Municipality to become
a Municipal Patron; advising the 2103 PITCH-IN WEEK will focus on tree
growth, care, regrowth and planting in partnership with their community
clean-up and recycling campaign; and, forwarding a patron application
form.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Operations)
Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - December 3, 2012
D - 2 Tim Teasdale, objecting to the Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-
90022, Part Lot 30, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, south of
Durham Highway 2 and east of Trulls Road – Bonnydon Limited as the
areas north and south of the proposed subdivision are forested wetland
and that the intent of the Provincial Policy Statement is to preserve and/or
enhance all natural heritage features and to ensure that remaining lands
are developed in such a fashion that issues such as density intensification,
walk-ability, complete community, etc. are created and not turned into
pavement.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
D - 3 Florence Alexander-Parray, objecting to the Proposed Draft Plan of
Subdivision 18T-90022, Part Lot 30, Concession 2, former Township of
Darlington, south of Durham Highway 2 and east of Trulls Road –
Bonnydon Limited as the areas north and south of the proposed
subdivision are forested wetland and that the intent of the Provincial Policy
Statement is to preserve and/or enhance all natural heritage features and
to ensure that remaining lands are developed in such a fashion that issues
such as density intensification, walk-ability, complete community, etc. are
created and not turned into pavement.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
D - 5 The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P., Minister of Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism, advising of the Paul Yuzyk Award for
Multiculturalism, an Award established in 2009 to commemorate the
pioneering legacy and achievements of the late Senator Yuzyk in the area
of multiculturalism 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, 2013. Further details are
available at www.cic.gc.ca/paulyuzyk.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place information on the Municipal
website)
D - 6 Jessica Bigalke, Director, A BIG mobile SIGN company Inc., requesting
that the current sign by-law 2009-123 be amended to allow black and white
lettering only, to permit two businesses to share a single sign permit and
one page permit application form, and to change the allowable distance
between signs to 150 feet instead of the current 240 feet.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
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D - 7 Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration inviting participation
in the 2013 Volunteer Service Awards Program recognizing volunteers
from all sectors for their continuous years of service in a community
organization; indicating the nomination process has been enhanced to
encourage more youth nominations; advising each organization may
nominate up to nine volunteers,
three of whom must be youth; and, indicating nomination forms and
additional information on the program is available on the Ministry of Citizen
and Immigration website at www.ontario.ca/honoursand
awards.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place information on the Municipal
website)
D - 9 Nancy Marsh, objecting to the Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-
90022, Part Lot 30, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, south of
Durham Highway 2 and east of Trulls Road – Bonnydon Limited as the
areas north and south of the proposed subdivision are forested wetland
and that the intent of the Provincial Policy Statement is to preserve and/or
enhance all natural heritage features and to ensure that remaining lands
are developed in such a fashion that issues such as density intensification,
walk-ability, complete community, etc. are created and not turned into
pavement.
(Correspondence referred to the Director
of PlanningServices)
D - 4 Jo-Anne McFarland, Clarington Polar Bear Swim Committee, extending an
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invitation to Mayor Foster and Members of Council to participate in the 13
Clarington Polar Bear Swim to be held on January 1, 2013 at the
Newcastle Beach to raise awareness of the urgent need for organ and
tissue donations and to raise funds for the Sick Kids Foundation to be
directed towards research for pediatric liver disease; and, requesting
Council’s approval for members of Clarington Fire Station #2 to provide an
Emergency Service presence at this community event.
Resolution #C-343-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the request from Jo-Anne McFarland, Clarington Polar Bear Swim Committee,
for members of Clarington Fire Station #2 to provide an Emergency Service
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presence at the 13 Clarington Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2013 at the
Newcastle Beach, be approved.
“CARRIED”
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D - 8 Mayor John Henry, City of Oshawa, advising on August 9, 2012, the
Oshawa Port Authority announced approval for FarmTech Energy
Corporation to build and operate an ethanol refinery at the Oshawa
Harbour; indicating that both Oshawa City Council and Durham Regional
Council are opposed to the development of an ethanol refinery at the
Oshawa Harbour; suggesting that an ethanol refinery is more suited to an
agricultural area such as the Township of Brock who has declared its
interest in the ethanol refinery; and, requesting Council’s support in
opposing the development of an ethanol refinery at the Oshawa Harbour.
Resolution #C-344-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 from Mayor John Henry, City of Oshawa, be
received for information.
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-345-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-344-12 be amended to add:
‘THAT the Municipality of Clarington supports the ethanol refinery being required to
obtain Certificates of Approval under the Environmental Protection Act and the
Ontario Water Resources Act.’
“MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Mayor Foster √
The foregoing Resolution #C-344-12 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
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COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report November 26,
2012.
Resolution #C-346-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 26,
2012 be approved, with the exception of Items #4, #5, #8, and #13.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #4 of Report #1 as
her husband has a transaction with a member of the Vanhaverbeke family, and left the
Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #4
Resolution #C-347-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report PSD-051-12 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved, and that the draft
Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-051-12, be
passed;
THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-051-12 and Council’s
decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-051-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - December 3, 2012
Item #8
Resolution #C-348-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report EDG-032-12 be received;
THAT staff be directed to investigate leasing opportunities as a short-term solution to
allow for the planning of the park to proceed sooner, with a view to a long-term
parking solution; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report EDG-032-12 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
Item #5
Resolution #C-349-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PSD-052-12 be received;
THAT the proposed Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment continue to be
reviewed by staff and that a further report be prepared following the receipt of
additional agency and public comments; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-052-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
(See following motion)
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - December 3, 2012
Resolution #C-350-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-349-12 be amended by adding a new third
paragraph as follows:
“THAT the Planning Services Department report back to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee on the possible expansion of Roy Nichols Motors Limited to
the west if that is the owner’s desire.”
“MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Mayor Foster √
The foregoing Resolution #C-349-12 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Item #13
Resolution #C-351-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report FND-025-12 be received;
THAT the implementation of the new services fees and the increase in fees addressed
in Report FND-025-12 be approved, with the exception that the $25.00 plus applicable
taxes fee for Arrears Notice/Letter for tax accounts becoming eligible for tax sale in
Schedule “F” be deleted; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report FND-025-12 as Attachment “A” be approved.
“MOTION LOST”
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - December 3, 2012
Resolution #C-352-12
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report FND-025-12 be received;
THAT the implementation of the new services fees and the increase in fees addressed
in Report FND-025-12 be approved; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report FND-025-12 as Attachment “A” be approved.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Federation of Municipalities of Canada – Nominations for the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee Medal Award
Resolution #C-353-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of considering a matter that deals with personal
matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:07 p.m.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-354-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Larry Bryan be nominated as a Municipality of Clarington candidate through the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to receive a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
in the Canadian Forces Field;
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - December 3, 2012
THAT Bonnie Reid be nominated as a Municipality of Clarington candidate through
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to receive a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Medal in the Volunteer Service Field;
THAT Diane Hamre be nominated as a Municipality of Clarington candidate through
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to receive a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Medal in the Politics Field; and
THAT Dave Lawson be nominated as a Municipality of Clarington candidate through
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to receive a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Medal in the Voluntary Service Field.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-355-12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the presentation by Jeany Barrett, Project Leader, Newcastle Heritage Garden
Project, be received for information and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to
the Newcastle Heritage Garden Project Collaborative.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-356-12
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the presentation by Margaret Clayton, Chair and Ted Baker, Vice-Chair,
Energy-From-Waste, Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), be
received with thanks;
THAT the resolution of the Energy-From-Waste, Waste Management Advisory
Committee requesting additional air monitoring stations be considered, be endorsed;
and
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham and all area municipalities within Durham
Region 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 √
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BY-LAWS
By-law 2012-091 was received as a Hand-Out.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-law 2012-089 as her
husband has a transaction with a member of the Vanhaverbeke family, and left the
Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Resolution #C-357-12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2012-089 to 2012-091;
2012-089 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Theresa Vanhaverbeke
in trust for Syvan Developments Limited)
2012-090 Being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, as amended, to require the payment
of fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of Clarington
and for prescribing the amount of such fees
2012-091 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Bobby Turner) (90, 94, 102 and 106 Aspen Springs Drive);
and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Neal expressed appreciation to Marven Whidden and Michelle Speelman
Viney, Members of the Energy-From-Waste Waste Management Advisory Committee
from Clarington who upheld the will of Clarington residents in voting in favour of
requesting additional monitoring for Clarington’s EFW facility. He noted that Kathy
Coupland voted against the motion and that Sophia Wouters had left the meeting.
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Councillor Hooper also expressed appreciation to members of the Energy -From-
Waste Waste Management Advisory Committee for their efforts in representing
Clarington on the EFW -WMAC Committee.
CONFIRMING BY -LAW
Resolution #C- 358 -12
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By -law 2012 -092, being a by -law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 3rd day of December, 2012; and
THAT the said by -law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C- 359 -12
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:16 p.m.
"CARRIED"