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Council Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 28, 2013
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Traill 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
Senior Planner, Community Planning, L. Backus, attended until
8:42 p.m.
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Manager of Community Planning & Design, C. Salazar, attended
until 8:42 p.m.
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 Correspondence Item I - 8.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Partner announced the following:
She attended the Newcastle Lions’ Italian Night on Sunday, January 27, 2013
Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting will be
held on January 29, 2013
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Councillor Woo announced the following:
On Saturday, January 26, 2013, he attended the Purple Hill Loyal Orange
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Lodge No. 399’s 30 Robbie Burns Night and brought greetings on behalf of
the Municipality
He commended all Emergency personnel, staff and residents for their
assistance during the major motor vehicle accident which occurred on Friday,
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January 25 on Highway 401 at Mill Street in Newcastle
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
He echoed Councillor Woo’s comments regarding the major accident on Friday
evening
February 16 to 24, 2013 is “Heritage Week in Clarington” featuring a Treasure
Hunt, Arts Display and Ice Age Mammals Exhibit
He attended the Large-Scale Fill Symposium hosted by the Township of
Scugog on January 25, 2013
A Blood Donor Clinic will be held on January 30, 2013 at the Garnet B. Rickard
Recreation Complex
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A Taste of Italy – 10 Annual Dinner and Auction hosted by the Association of
Hospital Volunteers will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013
Bowmanville Tackle Swap and Fishing Show will be held on February 3, 2013
at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Councillor Hooper also issued a reminder to drivers, in view of the major motor vehicle
accident on Friday, to slow down and drive according to the weather conditions and to
pedestrians to remember to wear visible clothing when walking at night.
Councillor Neal announced the following:
He attended the Public Information Centre for the Port Darlington Waterfront
Park Development and the final Public Meeting for the Zep Wind Farm on
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She attended the following events:
Newcastle Lions’ Italian Night on Sunday, January 27, 2013
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The Clarington Museum and Archives’ 5 Annual Robbie Burns Dinner
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on January 26, 2013 at the Newcastle Community Hall
The final Public Meeting for the Zep Wind Farm and the Public
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Information Centre for the Port Darlington Waterfront Park Development
on Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Large-Scale Fill Symposium hosted by the Township of Scugog on
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January 25, 2013
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Public Information Centre for the Clarington Transportation Master Plan, hosted
by the Engineering Services Department, will be held at the following times:
Monday, February 4, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Newcastle
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Community Hall
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council
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Chambers
Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Courtice
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Community Complex
“Join the Big Conversation”, a Public Roundtable Meeting, will be hosted by
Metrolinx on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Jubilee Pavilion Banquet &
Conference Centre in Oshawa
A Public Information Centre will be held on Phase 3: Draft Bowmanville/Soper
Creek Watershed Plan, February 13, 2013, at the Baseline Community Centre
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
He commented on the positive community outreach shown to those involved in
the major motor vehicle accident on January 25, 2013
He extended congratulations to the Church of the Latter Day Saints for their
building expansion
As the Public Roundtable Meeting, hosted by Metrolinx on Thursday,
February 7, 2013, conflicts with the Public Information Centre for the Clarington
Transportation Master Plan in Courtice, Mayor Foster encouraged residents to
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attend the January 29 session at the Ajax Community Centre
For the Love of Art Gala will be held on February 16, 2013 at 8:00 p.m., at the
Clarington Public Library, Bowmanville Branch
Resolution #C-020-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held January 14, 2013 be
approved.
“CARRIED”
DELEGATIONS
Yeatbark Aschagria addressed Council concerning Item 4 of Report #1 - Report PSD-
006-13 - Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and for a Proposed Draft
Plan of Subdivision to Create 42 Single Detached Dwelling Lots (West Diamond
Properties Inc.). Mr. Aschagria expressed concern that the site is too small to
accommodate 42 single detached homes and he is also concerned with the
environmental impacts of removing trees to accommodate the development, the
increase in volume of traffic and that the School Board has terminated the agreement
to purchase lands for a public elementary school.
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He feels the addition of a school would be beneficial for future generations and hopes
that the Board will reconsider its decision.
Walter Heeney was called but was not in attendance.
Ivano De Carolis addressed Council concerning Staff Report #1 - Report PSD-010-13
- Application for Temporary Rezoning to Permit Outdoor Storage of Pre-Engineered
Panels for a Maximum of Three (3) Years (ALPA Pre-Engineered Panel Systems Inc.)
to provide further information in response to concerns expressed at the General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of January 7, 2013, regarding the
look of the product and the transportation of product to the subject property. Mr. De
Carolis clarified the Company owns property between 17 and 45 Cigas Road which is
being used to store more of their product and confirmed that the Company has
investigated Ministry of Transportation regulations and are prepared to do whatever is
required to provide the safe transport of the product to the site. He noted their forklifts
are equipped with proper safety measures and he feels that the forklift is a much safer
vehicle than a farm tractor travelling on a roadway. Mr. De Carolis stressed it is
imperative that rezoning is approved in order for the company to continue to provide
their product to the building industry and urged Council to approve the proposed
rezoning.
Marcel Provenzano addressed Council concerning (Item 7 of Report #1) - Report
PSD-009-13 - Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan to Incorporate the
Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan Official Plan Review. Mr. Provenzano
expressed appreciation to the residents, staff, consultants and landowners in the
study area for their commitment to the process. He noted that numerous meetings
were held over the past ten years to discuss the vision, studies and master plans,
culminating in the release of the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan. He stated the
majority of land owners have been satisfied and that people are optimistic.
Mr. Provenzano stressed the importance of adopting the Official Plan Amendment so
that Courtice will be in a position to proactively respond to future opportunities that
arise and encouraged Council to support the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan
and Official Plan Amendment.
John Pavicic and Dale Gibbons addressed Council concerning (Item 7 of Report #1) -
Report PSD-009-13 - Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan to Incorporate
the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan Official Plan Review. Mr. Gibbons and
Mr. Pavicic both spoke in support of the recommendations contained in the staff report
noting extensive public consultation has taken place and stated they are looking
forward to the implementation of the Plan.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-021-13
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 - 2, I - 3, I - 7 and I - 8.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated
December 13, 2012 and January 10, 2013
I - 4 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated November 20,
2012
I - 5 George Marcello, CEO, Step by Step Organ Transplant Association,
extending an invitation to Mayor Foster and Members of Council to join the
Association’s efforts in helping those who need organ and tissue donations
by receiving the Torch of Life or writing letters of support; indicating that
during this year’s campaign - “Anthony’s Hero”, Khaled Khatib will walk
498 kilometres from Parliament Hill in Ottawa to Queen’s Park; advising
that the Torch of Life will arrive in Clarington on February 19, 2013, at
11:00 a.m. and hoping that the Municipality will help promote organ and
tissue donations.
I - 6 The Honourable James Moore, P.C., M.P., Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages, extending an invitation to all Canadians to
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celebrate the 48 anniversary of Canada’s National Flag on February 13,
2013; attaching a copy of the National Flag of Canada Day poster;
encouraging Members of Council to visit their website at
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/flagday to learn more about the history of the
national symbol; and, providing information on how to order copies of the
National Flag of Canada Day poster or other promotional material.
I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
January 15, 2013.
Resolution #C-022-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
January 15, 2013 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
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I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Older Adults Centre Board of Directors dated
October 12, November 16, and November 20, 2012 and Minutes of the
Clarington Older Adult Association Executive Committee, dated
November 21, 2012.
Resolution #C-023-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Minutes of the Clarington Older Adults Centre Board of Directors dated
October 12, November 16, and November 20, 2012 and minutes of the Clarington
Older Adult Association Executive Committee, dated November 21, 2012 be received
for information.
“CARRIED”
I - 7 Kerry Meydam, Durham Environment Watch, Member, Energy-From-
Waste Advisory Committee EFWAC, writing to Durham Region indicating
that on November 21, 2012, Regional Council adopted a resolution to
extend public consultation on the Draft Community Communications Plan
to March 30, 2013, and to provide the EFWAC and EFW-WMAC with a
copy of the resolution requesting a meeting schedule be developed;
expressing concern that all meetings for 2013 have been scheduled at
2:00 p.m. with none being held in the evening as requested by the public
groups; suggesting that there will not be sufficient time to schedule a public
consultation PIC or meeting prior to the March 30th comment deadline for
the Draft Community Communications Plan, expressing concern that to
date, there has been no public notification or request for comment on the
Draft Community Communications Plan; and, requesting that Council
ensure that meaningful public consultations be allowed to take place with
at least half of the meetings to be scheduled in the evening to ensure the
public is given full information and adequate opportunities for consultation
on this Plan and others in the future.
Resolution #C-024-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the correspondence from Kerry Meydam, Durham Environment Watch,
Member, Energy-From-Waste Advisory Committee (EFWAC) with respect to the
EFWAC actions on the Communications Plan and the 2013 meeting schedule be
received;
THAT the suggestions and recommendations submitted by Kerry Meydam be
endorsed;
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THAT the Municipality of Clarington request a further extension to the March 30 th
comment deadline for the Draft Community Communications Plan and that a Public
Information Centre be undertaken in the evening; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Durham Regional Works Department.
“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 Correspondence
Item I - 8 as she is a Member of the Veridian Connections Board of Directors, and left
the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
I - 8 Doug Dickerson, Chair, Veridian Corporation, providing a preliminary
response to Council’s resolution regarding Veridian Board appointments;
clarifying that for the period 2011-2012 Councillor Mary Novak and Erin
O’Toole were directors representing Clarington on the Veridian
Connections Inc. Board and that Mayor Foster does not hold a position on
the Veridian Connections Inc. Board of Directors; on December 14, 2012,
Erin O’Toole’s resignation was received and the Board acted responsibly
and in the best interests of the Corporation by appointing Councillor Novak
and Frank Stapleton, qualified and experienced directors, to the Board for
the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014 to ensure Veridian is
well equipped to deal with potential industry changes; and, acknowledging
that the Board is committed to upholding the interests of its shareholders
and that he will ensure that Council’s resolution is reviewed by the Veridian
Corporation Board.
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Resolution #C-025-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Municipality of Clarington write to the Chair of Veridian Corporation and the
other shareholders asking if any previous community appointments of any shareholder
to the Veridian Board or Veridian Connections Board have been made without the
name of the nominee being provided by the shareholder municipality prior to the
appointment of the citizen.
“CARRIED 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
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Items D - 3 and D - 4 were received as Hand-Outs.
Resolution #C-026-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1, and Hand-out Correspondence Items D - 3 and
D - 4, be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Walter Heeney, President, Durham Down Syndrome Association (DDSA),
advising DDSA is planning a series of community-based initiatives to
increase awareness of Down syndrome and to celebrate World Down
Syndrome Day on March 21, 2013; and, requesting Council to proclaim
“World Down Syndrome Day” and to encourage staff to wear blue and
yellow on March 21, 2013.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 3 Derek Baird, President, LDB Holdings Ltd., owner of properties 1589 to
1603 Highway 2, properties within the Courtice Main Street Study area;
indicating support for the Corridor Study; and, suggesting the study be
finalized expeditiously.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Report PSD-009-13)
D - 4 David and Cindy Bosy residents of Highway 2 and business owners
expressing support for the Courtice Main Street Official Plan as they
believe the plan is well thought out and meets all the needs of the
community and do not want to see the plan delayed.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Report PSD-009-13)
D - 2 Clarington Heritage Committee advising Council that on January 15, 2013,
the Heritage Committee adopted the following resolution and requesting
Council’s endorsement:
“WHEREAS the second Phase of the 407 East Extension is scheduled to
be fully completed by 2020 and further it is to be constructed in two sub-
phases of Harmony to the East Link at Taunton and then the East Link to
35/115 with anticipated completion dates of 2017 and 2020 respectively,
and
WHEREAS Clarington Heritage Committee has concern for the heritage
buildings that are to be displaced as part of the construction process and
are fully aware of the time required by the potential bidders to acquire the
necessary services and meet the conditions for a successful move of such
a structure; and
WHEREAS the limited time frame MTO allocated for advertising the sale
and the relocation of heritage structures in the first Phase;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Municipality of Clarington requests that the Minister and Ministry of
Transportation take all necessary steps to ensure that the sale of heritage
buildings deemed relocatable, from the 407 right of way in Clarington,
begin in Spring 2013 and continue for 6 months. And further, that a two
year timeframe be allowed, post-award, to relocate any such buildings, and
that the Ministry provide incentives to aid in the purchase and relocation
costs of these valued heritage resources.”
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Resolution #C-027-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution of the Clarington Heritage Committee, with respect to the
Highway 407 East Extension, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report January 21, 2013
Resolution #C-028-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 21, 2013
be approved, with the exception of Item #14.
“CARRIED”
Item 14
Resolution #C-029-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CAO-001-13 be received;
THAT Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the Sustainable Clarington
Community Advisory Committee (Attachment 1 to Report CAO-001-13), as amended
to include seven community non-elected members, the Mayor, and a Member of
Council;
THAT both the Mayor and Member of Council shall sit as ex-officio members with no
voting rights;
THAT the Municipality proceed to advertise for Clarington resident’s interest in public
appointment to the seven (7) member Committee; and
THAT the members of the Living Green Community Advisory Committee be advised
of Council’s decision about this new Committee.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - January 28, 2013
STAFF REPORT(S)
Report PSD-010-13 - Application for Temporary Rezoning to Permit Outdoor
Storage of Pre-Engineered Panels for a Maximum of Three (3) Years (ALPA Pre-
Engineered Panel Systems Inc.)
Resolution #C-030-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report PSD-010-13 be received;
THAT the application for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 39
(Temporary Use Provision) of the Planning Act 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 be approved;
THAT the by-law to change the Zoning By-Law contained in Attachment 3 to Report
PSD-010-13 be passed;
THAT a By-law be forwarded to Council for removal of the Holding (H) symbol upon
execution of the Site Plan Agreement; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-010-13 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
“CARRIED”
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
Resolution #C-031-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the following recommendation approved by Council on January 14, 2013 by
resolution #C-010-13 be reconsidered:
“THAT Report CLD-001-13 be received;
THAT the following three applicants be appointed to the Newcastle Village
Community Hall Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2014:
Shirley Rogers
Sierd de Jong
Peter de Jong
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THAT Linda Franssen be thanked for her contribution to the Newcastle Village
Community Hall Board;
THAT Dave Eastman be appointed as an alternate to the Newcastle Village
Community Hall Board; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-001-13 be advised of Council’s
decision.”
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-032-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CLD-001-13 be received;
THAT the following three applicants be appointed to the Newcastle Village Community
Hall Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2014:
Shirley Rogers
Sierd de Jong
Peter de Jong
THAT Linda Franssen be thanked for her contribution to the Newcastle Village
Community Hall Board; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-001-13 be advised of Council’s
decision.”
“CARRIED”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-033-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2013-004 to 2013-009;
2013-004 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle [668390 Ontario Ltd.
(Kaitlin Group)]
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2013-005 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan
2013-006 Being a by-law to provide for the Tariff of Rates for 2013 and 2014,
maintenance, management, regulation and control of the cemeteries in the
Municipality of Clarington
2013-007 Being a by-law to establish certain lands as public highways
2013-008 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2004-253 to provide for Civil Marriage
Services to be Offered by the Municipality of Clarington
2013-009 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (ALPA Pre-Engineered
Panel Systems Inc.); and
THAT the said by-laws 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 Neal requested that future public information sessions, etc. be held at
accessible locations.
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-034-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2013-010, 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 28 day of January, 2013; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
“CARRIED”
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-035-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:51 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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