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Council Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 14, 2013
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Partner 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
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Manager of Communication & Marketing, J. Cooke, attended until
7:30 p.m.
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
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 #10 of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
He expressed appreciation to Members of Council who attended Curves
Bowmanville on January 10, 2013
The Big Brothers Big Sisters 2013 “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” Campaign Launch
Party on January 16, 2013 at Clarington Central School from 7:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m.
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He attended MPP John O’Toole’s, Annual New Year’s Levee on Sunday,
January 13, 2013, at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre. The grand
opening of the “Ice Age Mammals” exhibit at the Heritage Centre will take place
on January 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with special “guests” from the Bowmanville
Zoo in attendance. The exhibit will be on display from January 14 to April 30,
2013
Clarington Older Adult Association will host a social dance on January 18,
2013, a Robbie Burns luncheon on January 22, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. and the
Euchre Extravaganza on January 26, 2013
Councillor Neal encouraged all to visit the “Ice Age Mammals” exhibit at the Sarah
Jane Williams Heritage Centre. He acknowledged Martha Rutherford-Conrad,
Executive Director, who will be leaving the Museum. He also announced the
Clarington Museums and Archives will host a Robbie Burns dinner on January 26,
2013, at the Newcastle Community Hall.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
Notice of Public Information Centre for the Port Darlington Waterfront Park
Development on January 24, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bobby C’s
Dockside
The “Reading With Ronald Tour”, Ronald McDonald story-time meet and greet,
on February 18, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. at the Bowmanville Branch of the
Clarington Public Library
Clarington Official Plan Amendment No. 89, Courtice Mainstreet Secondary
Plan Official Plan Review at the General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting on January 21, 2013
OPG’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment, Port Hope Area
Initiative and the Highway 407 East expansion are three of the top 100
Infrastructure Projects in Canada
Durham Trade and Commerce Magazine references potential growth for
Clarington noting the total of all projects is $22 billion in investment in future
years and great things to look forward to
Councillor Partner announced the Kendal Lions Club will be holding a Pancake
Breakfast on January 20, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Kendal Community
Centre. Proceeds will be donated to local and global Lions Club charitable projects.
Councillor Traill issued a friendly challenge to Members of Council to enter a team in
the Big Brothers Big Sisters “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” Annual Campaign.
Councillor Woo announced that the Region of Durham’s monthly Re-Use Day will be
held on January 19, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Regional Waste
Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road in Whitby. Residents are encouraged to
drop off used goods to be donated to local charities.
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Mayor Foster announced the following:
He encouraged all residents to attend the Public Information Centre for the Port
Darlington Waterfront Park Development
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He, along with other Federal, Provincial and Municipal leaders, attended the 8
Annual Chinese Business Excellence Awards and New Year’s Gala on
Saturday, January 12, 2013
The Port Hope Area Initiative Low Level Radioactive Waste Management
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Office is celebrating their 30 Anniversary with an open house on Wednesday,
January 16, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. he will be dropping the puck at the
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex for the opening ceremonies of the
Clarington Girls’ Hockey Association Tournament
Men’s Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newcastle on Saturday,
January 19, 2013
“World Religion Day”, celebration of all faiths, on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at
2:00 p.m. held this year at the Township of Scugog Community Centre
He extended appreciation to Martha Rutherford-Conrad and John Conrad who
will be leaving the Municipality and thanked them for their involvement in the
community
“Newcastles of the World” celebration, anticipated to be held here in 2014, will
now be held in the Czech Republic, due to logistics
Resolution #C-001-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held December 17, 2012 be
approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented Certificates of Recognition to Kyle Lagace and
Zackary Lagace in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in the Youth
Maple Syrup Category at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 2012. Mayor
Foster acknowledged letters he received from Zackary and Kyle and requested
permission to post them on Clarington’s website.
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DELEGATIONS
Gord Lee, Chair, Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board, addressed Council
concerning Correspondence Item I – 10 - Updates and Improvements to the
Newcastle Memorial Arena. Mr. Lee indicated that ten years ago, Council supported
the Board by providing a loan in the amount of $360,000 to update the facility and
provided the expertise of staff to assist in carrying out the plan. Mr. Lee noted that
since then, repairs and upgrades have been made to the washrooms, change rooms,
the lobby has been redesigned, asbestos and contaminants have been removed,
changes in energy and the ice plant have occurred, the snack bar has been relocated
to the downstairs lobby and indoor lobby bleachers have been installed. The Board
has also purchased an Olympia ice resurfacer. Mr. Lee noted the purpose of his
delegation tonight is significant in that he will be making the final payment to the
municipality on the $360,000 loan. Mr. Lee indicated that the loan was a great
investment for the community and has helped to increase revenues noting the Board
is now debt-free. Mr. Lee acknowledged the efforts of past and current Board
members, staff and Members of Council. Mayor Foster, Councillor Partner and
Councillor Woo accepted the cheque in the amount of $25,462.16, representing the
Board’s final loan payment.
Patricia Long addressed Council concerning Item 5 of Report # 1 - Report
PSD-004-13 - Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-Law
and for a Proposed 4 Storey Apartment Dwelling Containing 19 Residential Units.
Ms. Long indicated that she is opposed to the proposal as her home is directly across
the street from the property and she does not feel that the development conforms to
the existing neighbourhood. Ms. Long stated the existing area is an established
neighbourhood and that the subject property has been rezoned twice and she is
concerned that the applicant is now requesting an amendment to the Official Plan.
Ms. Long stated she has lived in the area since 1965 and she is not against progress
but feels that the proposed building is excessive for the lot, will visually impact
neighbours, will increase traffic and will interfere with her quality of life. She urged
Members of Council to consider the area residents when deciding the issue.
Janusz Zielinski addressed Council concerning Item 5 of Report # 1 –
Report PSD-004-13 - Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning
By-Law and for a Proposed 4 Storey Apartment Dwelling Containing 19 Residential
Units. Mr. Zielinski stated he has resided in the neighbourhood for 1½ years and
currently the traffic is extremely heavy, particularly in the morning and in the evening
and that cars regularly use streets for racing. Mr. Zielinski is concerned that a tragedy
will happen as thousands of people live in the area. He does not feel that the building
is appropriate to the area and that sufficient parking will be available for residents and
visitors. He also feels that if the building is a subsidized living facility, crime will
increase and safety of residents will be impacted. Mr. Zielinski urged Council not to
approve an apartment building at that location.
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Udana Ruel addressed Council concerning Item 5 of Report # 1 - Report
PSD-004-13 - Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-Law
and for a Proposed 4 Storey Apartment Dwelling Containing 19 Residential Units.
Ms. Ruel stated she is a new resident to the area who was advised when she
purchased her home that the land would be used for a medical building. She
expressed concern that if the building is for subsidized housing, there will be no pride
of ownership and the surrounding properties will decrease in value. She is also
concerned with safety and parking issues. Ms. Ruel stated the proposal will be
intrusive and should not be permitted.
Chris Foster addressed Council concerning Item 5 of Report # 1 –
Report PSD-004-13 - Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning
By-Law and for a Proposed 4 Storey Apartment Dwelling Containing 19 Residential
Units. Mr. Foster stated that he was addressing Council on behalf of his neighbours,
his wife, and himself to express their concerns about the apartment building proposed
to be constructed behind his home. He stated that the apartment will be an invasion
of his privacy and home life and his family will not feel comfortable enjoying the home
they have worked so hard to own. He feels it is unacceptable for so many residents to
have a view into their home and backyard. Mr. Foster does not feel that the proposal
conforms to the Provincial Policy Statement or the Region of Durham and Municipal
Official Plan Policies as the proposal is not consistent with the existing neighbourhood
and that a four-storey building towering over residential homes is not an appropriate
transition and will detract from the neighbourhood. He expressed concern with noise,
lighting issues and requested Council to consider the opinions of the existing residents
when deciding on the matter.
Josh Miller addressed Council concerning Item 5 of Report # 1 - Report PSD-004-13 -
Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-Law and for a
Proposed 4 Storey Apartment Dwelling Containing 19 Residential Units in opposition
to the development. He urged Members of Council to personally visit the location and
see for themselves how the building will impact the neighbourhood. Mr. Miller feels
that proposed plantings and moving the building on the lot are not viable solutions.
He stated that the parking lot will be lit at all hours of the night. Mr. Miller stated that
anything higher than three storeys will be an infringement on surrounding property
owners.
Resolution #C-002-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
“CARRIED”
The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-003-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Items I - 1, I - 8, I - 9 and I - 10.
“CARRIED”
I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated December 11, 2012
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
December 13, 2012
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated October 10,
2012
I - 5 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
November 13, 2012
I - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
January 2, 2013
I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on December 12, 2012, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the 2013 Interim Regional Property Tax
Levy:
“a) THAT a 2013 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be imposed on the
Area Municipalities for all property tax classes;
b) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality is estimated to be
equivalent to 50% of their respective share of the Regional Property
Taxes collected in 2012;
c) THAT the 2013 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be paid by the Area
Municipalities seven days subsequent to the installment due dates
established by each Area Municipality for the collection of their
respective interim municipal property taxes;
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d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area
Municipalities of the imposition of the 2013 Interim Regional Property
Tax Levy for all property tax classes; and
e) THAT the requisite by-law be approved.”
I - 11 Tracey Tyner Cavanagh, Accessibility Co-ordinator, Office of the Regional
Chair & Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of the Region’s 2012 Accessibility Report and 2013-
2015 Multi-year Accessibility Plan.
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated December 10, 2012
Resolution #C-004-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated December 10, 2012,
be received for information; and,
THAT a letter of appreciation be sent to the Clarington Heritage Committee for their
efforts with respect to the Highway 407 Salvage Strategy.
“CARRIED”
I - 8 John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, forwarding a copy of correspondence he
received from the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-
Term Care in response to his correspondence regarding Council’s support
of an amendment to Regulation 319/08 allowing rural Bed and Breakfast
businesses in Ontario to use public labs for water samples and testing
indicating that the Minister will consult with stakeholders to identify more
feasible solutions where access to affordable testing laboratories is
particularly challenging. The Minister encourages owners/or operators of
small drinking water systems to also consult with staff of local public health
units to identify alternate means of reducing the cost and efforts associated
with submitting samples to licensed commercial laboratories.
Resolution #C-005-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Item I – 8, from John R. O’Toole, MPP, Durham, with respect
to Regulation 319/08 – Use of Public Health Ontario (PHO) Laboratories for Drinking
Water Testing Services, be referred to the Regional Municipality of Durham and to
the Clarington Board of Trade.
“CARRIED”
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I - 9 Agatha Garcia-Wright, Director, Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch, Ministry of the Environment, responding to Council’s
correspondence of December 7, 2012, regarding the Highway 407 East
Extension Environmental Assessment in which Council questioned
whether the Ministry of Transportation is complying with the provisions and
commitments in the environmental assessment for Highway 407 East
extension regarding agricultural mitigation measures; indicating that as
part of the Conditions of Approval set out in the Notice of Approval for the
Highway 407 East Extension Environmental Assessment, the Ministry of
Transportation is required to prepare a Compliance Monitoring Program
describing how they will monitor their fulfillment of the Conditions of
Approval and to submit an Annual Compliance Report describing the
initiatives undertaken each year in meeting the requirements of the
Conditions of Approval and commitments made in the environmental
assessment document; advising that the Environmental Assessment
Compliance Monitoring Program and the Annual Compliance Report for
the second phase of the Highway 407 East Extension were submitted on
May 31, 2012, and the Ministry of the Environment is satisfied that the
Ministry of Transportation is complying with the conditions and
commitments made; advising in response to Council’s concerns regarding
the cancellation of farm leases and the impacts on adjacent farm land, the
Ministry of Transportation has committed to confirming whether or not
opportunities for remnant land parcels to remain in agricultural use during
the design phase for the second phase undertaking and indicating that
there will be an opportunity for members of the 407 East Advisory
Committee to review and provide advice on how opportunities for remnant
parcels to remain in agricultural use were considered; and, encouraging
the Municipality to continue participation in the 407 East Advisory
Committee and to work with the Ministry of Transportation to address
Council’s concerns.
Resolution #C-006-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 from Agatha Garcia-Wright, Director, Environmental
Assessment and Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment, with respect to the
Highway 407 East Extension Environmental Assessment, be referred to staff; and,
THAT staff be requested to consult with the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee.
“CARRIED”
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I - 10 Gord Lee, Chair, Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board, advising
that in 2002, Council provided the Arena Board with a $360,000.00 loan for
an extensive renovation and capital expenditure program to update and
improve the arena in Newcastle; advising that improvements were made to
the lobby, change rooms, showers, snack bar, lighting and flooring and
included the purchase of a new Olympia Ice Resurfacer; indicating that
throughout the ten-year period, the Board has consistently made payments
on this loan; and, providing an update of the Board’s endeavours.
Resolution #C-007-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item I – 10 from Gord Lee, Chair, Newcastle Memorial Arena
Management Board, with respect to updates and improvements to the Newcastle
Memorial Arena, be received for information; and
THAT a letter of appreciation be sent to the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management
Board in recognition of the work they do on behalf of the residents and the
Municipality of Clarington and for receipt of the final loan payment in the amount of
$25,462.16.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D - 4 was received as a Hand-Out.
Resolution #C-008-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1, D - 2, and Hand-out Correspondence Item D - 4
be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
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D - 1 The Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
advising that nominations for the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers are
being accepted by the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat to
recognize young volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24 who have
improved the quality of life in their communities, province, country and the
world by understanding the importance of volunteering and who
demonstrate leadership, initiative and perseverance as well as inspire
others; advising that nomination forms and additional information about
the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers is available on the Ministry’s
website at www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards; and, indicating the
deadline for nominations is January 31, 2013.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place information on the Municipal
website)
D - 2 Brian Errey referencing a December 21, 2012, article in the Clarington
This Week regarding greenspace policy, and questioning how any
potential changes apply to the Bonnydon proposal.
(Correspondence referred to the Director
of Planning Services)
D - 4 Ivano De Carolis, Manager, Alpa Pre-Engineered Panel Systems Inc.,
writing further to their presentation to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee of January 7, 2013, regarding Report PSD-001-
13 –Application for Temporary Rezoning to Permit Outdoor Storage of
Pre-Engineered Panels for a Maximum of Three (3) Years, providing
further information in support of their applications; indicating that the
company also owns the property adjacent to the land in question, they
have recently invested in a multi-million dollar wall panel line that will
increase their production capacity and decrease turnaround time, advising
they will be putting 6 foot cedars along the east fence line, seeding and
maintaining the berms to address screening on the frontage on Baseline
Road and will try to keep most of the stored product closer to the north
side of the property facing Cigas Road, addressing safety concerns with
forklifts crossing Cigas Road; indicating that without the approval, the
company will run out of storage space to satisfy their customers’ building
schedules and will have to lay off employees; and, requesting that Council
consider that the company is a member of the community in good
standing, have taken over and expanded an existing operation, and have
enhanced local businesses.
(Correspondence referred to the Director
of Planning Services)
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D - 3 Paul Shipway, Deputy Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising Council that
on December 10, 2012, the Township of Uxbridge adopted the following
resolution pertaining to the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
Transition–Year Stable Funding:
“WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) is the
Province’s main transfer payment to municipalities and is a critical
provincial funding program;
AND WHEREAS the 2013 OMPF Transition-Year Stable Funding ensures
municipalities will receive at least 90% of the 2012 OMPF allocation;
AND WHEREAS the Township of Uxbridge 2013 OMPF Transition-Year
Stable Funding allocation is 90.1% of the 2012 Township of Uxbridge
OMPF allocation, which equates to a net reduction of $119,100 in funding
allocation;
AND WHEREAS the 2013 OMPF Transition-Year Stable Funding
allocation based on the Provincial Municipal Fiscal Circumstances Index
(MFCI) appears to penalize the Township for having its fiscal affairs in
order;
AND WHEREAS the Township of Uxbridge does not directly financially
benefit from the Provincially provided combined benefit of the 2013 OMPF
Transition-Year Stable Funding and provincial uploads, which is proposed
to increase, more than three times, the level of funding provided under the
previous program in 2004;
AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham 2013 OMPF Upload Notice
demonstrates a combined benefit of a net reduction of $5,611,400 from
the upload of the Ontario Drug Benefit Program, the Ontario Disability
Support Program, the phased upload of Ontario Works benefits and court
security and prisoner transportation costs, as well as additional support in
respect of municipal Ontario Works administration costs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT the Township of Uxbridge strongly urge the Region of Durham
to recognize the challenging fiscal circumstances the Township of
Uxbridge will face due to the reduction of the OMPF 2013 Transition-
Year Stable Funding allocation;
2. THAT the Region of Durham reflect the 2013 OMPF combined benefit
of $5,611,400 realized by the Region in 2013 Regional tax levy; and
3. THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Region of Durham and all
Region of Durham Municipalities.”
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Resolution #C-009-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Township of Uxbridge, with respect to the Ontario
Municipal Partnership Fund Transition–Year Stable Funding, be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report January 7, 2013
Resolution #C-010-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 7, 2013
be approved, with the exception of Items #2, #5 and #10.
“CARRIED”
Item #2
Resolution #C-011-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-001-13 be received;
THAT the proposed rezoning application submitted by Alpa Pre-engineered Panel
Systems Inc. to change the zoning to permit the temporary outdoor storage of
pre-engineered panels for a maximum of three (3) years continue to be processed
including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report by January 28,
2013; and
THAT any interested parties to Report PSD-001-13 and any delegations be notified of
Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
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Item #5
Resolution #C-012-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report PSD-004-13 be received; and
THAT the existing Zoning and Official Plan designation on the subject property be
confirmed.
“MOTION LOST 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 √
Resolution #C-013-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-004-13 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 88 to the Clarington Official Plan submitted by 1351739
Ontario Limited to add a “High Density Residential” symbol to the subject lands to
permit the development of nineteen (19) apartment units as contained in Attachment 7
of Report PSD-004-13 be adopted and the By-law adopting the Official Plan
Amendment contained in Attachment 8 of Report PSD-004-13 be passed;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 1351739 Ontario
Limited be approved as contained in Attachment 9 of Report PSD-004-13;
THAT the Holding (H) symbol be removed from the Residential Exception (R4-33)
zone once all site plan matters have been addressed;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-004-13 and Council’s
decision; and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-004-13 and any delegations 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 √
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #10 of Report #1 as
she is a Member of the Veridian Connections Board of Directors, and left the Council
Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #10
Resolution #C-014-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
WHEREAS Veridian Corporation is the seventh largest municipally owned electricity
distributor in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS Veridian Corporation is owned by four shareholders: the City of
Pickering (41.0%), the Town of Ajax (32.1%), the Municipality of Clarington (13.6%),
and the City of Belleville (13.3%);
AND WHEREAS Veridian Connections is a wholly owned subsidiary of Veridian
Corporation;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is represented on both Veridian
Corporation and Veridian Connections by two elected representatives and two
unelected representatives;
AND WHEREAS the Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington is Clarington’s
representative on both Veridian Corporation and Veridian Connections and the one
elected representative and two unelected representatives are appointments submitted
by the Council for the Municipality of Clarington to Veridian Corporation;
AND WHEREAS the Veridian Connections Board of Directors are appointed by the
Veridian Corporate Board from a list of names provided by the shareholders;
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AND WHEREAS Erin O’Toole, the unelected appointment for the Municipality of
Clarington, has resigned from the Veridian Connections Board of Directors;
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AND WHEREAS at the Board meeting of December 14, 2012, Mary Novak, Regional
Councillor Wards 1 & 2, Municipality of Clarington was appointed by the Veridian
Corporate Board onto the Veridian Connections Board of Directors;
AND WHEREAS as a shareholder of Veridian Corporation, the vacancy for the
unelected position on the Veridian Connections Board should have been brought to
the attention of the Council for the Municipality of Clarington;
AND WHEREAS this term of Council, the unelected appointments from the
Municipality of Clarington have been Howard Edmondson and Erin O’Toole, both on
Veridian Connections and both who have resigned and Frank Stapleton who still sits
as a Board of Director on Veridian Corporation;
AND WHEREAS the Veridian Corporation needs independent directors with
experience in regulatory affairs, human resources/executive compensation, legal,
board of governance experience, senior management, and electrical utility distribution;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington request the following:
a) THAT the Corporate Board hold a special meeting; and
b) THAT the Corporate Board rescind the Corporate Board’s appointment of
Mary Novak onto the Veridian Connections Board of Directors at the special
meeting;
THAT the Veridian Corporate Board of Directors will appoint an unelected
representative to the Veridian Connections Board from a list of names provided, in an
open and transparent process, by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, which
is consistent with the Director Identification and Selection Process; and
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THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Board members of Veridian
Corporation and Veridian Connections and the four shareholder Municipalities.
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Mayor Foster √
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
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-015-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2013-001 and 2013-002;
2013-001 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 88 to the Clarington Official Plan
2013-002 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle; 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
Resolution #C-016-10
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-017-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT a letter of appreciation be sent from Mayor Foster and Members of Council to
Martha Rutherford-Conrad, Executive Director, Clarington Museums and Archives
extending congratulations on her new venture and expressing thanks for her years of
service.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law, and left the meeting.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-018-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2013-003, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
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on the 14 day of January, 2013; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - January 14, 2013
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-019-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:52 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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