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Council Meeting Minutes
MARCH 25, 2013
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Neal led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Absent: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor M. Novak
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Supervisor, Operations Administration, C. Peters
Communications Co-Ordinator, J. Vreeker, attended
until 7:18 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
Councillor Woo Chaired the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Partner indicated that she would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item 1 of Unfinished Business.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
This past weekend, the Clarington Toros AAA Peewee Team hosted the
Ontario Minor Hockey Association Championship Tournament. He
congratulated the team on winning the bronze medal and extended
appreciation to staff for their efforts in ensuring the event was a successful and
positive experience for participants and their families
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Tickets are on sale for The Beech Street Theatre Company’s Production of
“Exposed Treasurers” to be held at Maddy’s Pub and Restaurant on April 25,
26 and 27 and May 2, 3 and 4, 2013. Advance tickets are available on-line at
www.beechstreettheatre.com or in person at Maddy’s Pub or Hoopers
Jewellers
The Historic Downtown Bowmanville BIA is hosting “Girls Night Out” ladies
shopping event on April 11, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Ontario Shores Art Gallery is hosting a live painting demonstration with Patty
Kingsley on April 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donna Cansfield, MPP,
Etobicoke Centre will open the Show of Faith Juried Art Show running from
April 2 to 20, 2013
Councillor Neal announced there will be a Public Information Centre for the permanent
structure to be proposed for Tooley’s Mill Park on April 4, 2013, at 6:00 pm. at the
Courtice Community Centre.
Councillor Partner announced the following:
On March 26, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., the Clarington Board of
Trade is hosting a seminar on “Doing Business with the Government of Canada
– Understanding the Process – The Fundamentals” at the Newcastle and
District Recreation Complex
Orono Business Improvement Association’s Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast
and Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 9:00 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m.
The first Annual Newcastle Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt will be held on
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Orono Town Hall Wine and Cheese Fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 5,
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2013, at 6:30 p.m. with proceeds to the Orono Park 90 Celebration
Kendal Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be held on April 7, 2013, from 9:00
a.m. until noon at the Kendal Town Hall, with proceeds in support of the
Darlene Reed & Friends “Operation Christmas Child”
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Fundraising Dinner in Support of the Orono Park’s 90 Anniversary will be held
on April 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Park’s
upcoming “Buttercup Hollow” day of celebration on June 29, 2013
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The 3 Annual “In the Face of an Angel” Golf for Ovarian Cancer Research will
be held at the Cider House Golf Course on May 26, 2013. Last year $8,500
was raised for ovarian cancer research. Further details are available at
www.inthefaceofanangel.ca
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Councillor Traill announced the following:
The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Advisory Committee is sponsoring a
photography exhibition and contest to raise awareness about the Samuel
Wilmot Nature Area. Participants are encouraged to submit photos in the
following four categories: flora and fauna, sunrises and sunsets, landscapes
and family times/activities at the SWNA. Finalists will be showcased at the
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington from May 22 to June 2, 2013. Photos and
entry forms must be e-mailed by May 13, 2013 to contest@clarington.net.
There will be a Holocaust Memorial Service on April 7, 2013 at the Beth Zion
Synagogue with special guest Vera Schiff, Survivor of Terezin
On April 13, 2013, Liberty Pentecostal Church is hosting a free Caribbean Night
and will feature the inaugural tasting of a new local business “Dee’s Caribbean
Catering”
Councillor Woo thanked residents of Ward 4 who responded to the election boundary
survey on line and submitted paper copies in support of keeping Clarington intact as
one electoral riding.
Resolution #C-099-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council March 4, 2013, minutes of a special
meeting of Council March 11, 2013, minutes of a special meeting of Council March 18,
2013, and minutes of a special meeting of Council March 19, 2013, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Councillor Woo, assisted by Councillor Partner, presented a Certificate of Recognition
and Achievement to Wilma Kulyk on her outstanding achievements at the Exciting
Windows! National "We Build Success Together" Annual North American Window
Covering Trade and Sales Business Conference held in Washington, D.C. in January,
2013.
DELEGATIONS
Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham Region, addressed Council
concerning Correspondence Item D - 7 - Request for Proclamation of “Epilepsy
Awareness Day and Go Purple”. Ms. McKenzie stated that March 26, 2013, is Global
International Epilepsy Day. She requested Council to proclaim “Epilepsy Awareness
Day and Go Purple” to support families who live with epilepsy every day.
Ms. McKenzie advised “Purple Day” was founded in 2008 by Cassidy Meaghan to
raise awareness for children with epilepsy worldwide and to lend support so they
would never feel alone.
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Mark Canning addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 5 - Big
Brothers Big Sisters Clarington – Road Hockey Tournament. Mr. Canning stated the
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3 Annual Road Hockey Tournament will take place on May 11, 2013, in support of
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs. Mr. Canning invited members of
Council to form a team and to issue a challenge to staff to participate in the
tournament.
Mark Canning addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 12 - Veridian
Connections Appointment. Mr. Canning stated that he was addressing Council as a
taxpayer and shareholder of Clarington but clarified that his comments were no
reflection on the current appointee. Mr. Canning stated that he is concerned that the
process for selecting applicants as per the Shareholders’ Agreement was not followed
and that the appointment of Councillor Novak should be reconsidered. Mr. Canning is
concerned with setting this type of precedent.
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 12 - Veridian
Connections Appointment. Mr. Richards provided background information on the
appointment of both Members of Council and the nomination of members of the public
to the Veridian Connections Board. He expressed concern that the recent
appointment of Councillor Novak to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Erin
O’Toole has been filled by a third politician, not a member of the public as is the intent.
Mr. Richards is concerned that Veridian has ignored the request of Clarington Council
to rescind the appointment of Councillor Novak. Mr. Richard requested Councillor
Novak to respect the democratic will of Council and to resign her seat immediately
and failing that, he urged Council to take whatever steps are necessary to remove
Councillor Novak from the Veridian Board.
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 16 - Veridian
Board(s) Member Compensation. Mr. Richards provided background information on
the compensation paid to members of the Veridian Board noting Board members
receive $3,000 for attending each meeting. He stated that Councillor Novak received
in excess of $95,000 in payment over the period 2009 to 2012, a sum which he feels
is outrageous for attending a few meetings, noting there are many hard-working
people in the community who would not make $3,000 for a month’s work, let alone for
attending a meeting for a few hours. Mr. Richards suggested that the practice of this
kind of remuneration should come to an immediate halt and suggested that Council
should recommend to the other member municipalities that Veridian Board members
be reimbursed for legitimate expenses only.
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Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 12 - Veridian
Connections Appointment. Ms. Gasser stated that although she is no longer a
resident of Clarington, she is concerned with matters of process, political
transparency, fairness and accountability at all levels. Ms. Gasser provided a
chronology of events regarding the appointment of Councillor Novak to fill the position
vacated by Erin O’Toole. Ms. Gasser is concerned that the appointment of Councillor
Novak is one more example of cronyism. She stated that while the appointment of
Councillor Novak may be legal, she questions whether the appointment is in the best
interest of Clarington ratepayers and Council. Ms. Gasser questioned if Council is
going to let others bypass them and make what should have been a Council decision
or act to ensure that all members of the Veridian Corporation and Veridian
Connections Boards are fully informed of Council’s position on the appointment of
Councillor Novak.
Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 16 - Veridian
Board(s) Member Compensation echoing comments of Mr. Richards. Ms. Gasser
feels that citizen members should be compensated to some degree. She indicated
that a number of people have argued that politicians are well paid and that this
compensation is completely out of line for what is required for the position.
Ms. Gasser confirmed that she is not a Veridian ratepayer but suggested that these
matters would be best discussed by Council before making the next set of
appointments.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-100-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
February 12, 2013
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
February 13, 2013
I - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated January 15, 2013
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I - 4 Georg Krohn, Chair, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, advising of the “Second
Rotary Super Spring Clean-up” event to be held on April 19, 2013, at the
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in conjunction with the national
“Pitch-In” Week; indicating that the event will showcase various displays
regarding energy savings and recycling; and, advising that eight schools
will be participating this year from Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle
with approximately 300 students attending the event.
I - 5 Judy Hagerman, Clarington Public Library Board Chair, expressing
appreciation to Council for support the library has received through the
approval of the their 2013 Capital and Operating Budget; and, indicating
that with Council’s support and guidance, the Library Board is moving
forward with its plans, including the development of its technological
services such as the digitization of local newspapers dating back to 1871
and a study on the need for expanded library service in Courtice.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D – 17 was received as a Hand-Out.
Resolution #C-101-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 2 to D - 12 and Hand-Out Correspondence Item
D - 17 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 2 Heila Pitter, Outreach Services Manager, Bethesda House, advising that
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on June 22, 2013, Bethesda House is hosting Durham’s 5 Annual Men’s
walk against domestic violence: “Walk-A-Mile-In-Her-Shoes” event, a
fundraising event for Bethesda House providing public awareness of the
issue of domestic abuse in Durham Region; and, requesting permission to
install a banner on Veridian poles east of Durham Road 57 from June 10 to
June 23, 2013, to promote the event.
(Installation of banner approved and
Veridian advised)
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D - 3 Garth Gilpin, Secretary Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Improvement Area, requesting the closure of King Street from
Scugog Street to George Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to
the hole in the wall, Division Street from the Municipal Parking lot entrance
to the former Royal Bank parking lot and the 20 King Street East parking
lot for the following 2013 events:
Maple Festival and Friday, May 3, at 8:00 p.m. as
All That Jazz above until Saturday, May 4, at
7:30 p.m.
Summerfest Friday, June 21, Temperance Street
from Church Street to the hole in the
wall from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
and as above on Saturday June 22
from 5:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The
parking lot to be closed on
Saturday, June 22 only.
August Moonlight Madness Friday, August 16, from 5:00 p.m.
until August 17 at 12:30 a.m.,
as above.
Apple Festival and Craft Sale Friday, October 18 (Temperance
Street from King Street to the hole
in the wall at 7:00 p.m.,
Temperance Street from King
Street to Church Street at
8:00 p.m.) and as above from
8:00 p.m. until Saturday, October 19
at 8:00 p.m.; and,
Christmas Moonlight Magic Friday, December 6 (Temperance
Street from King Street to Church
Street at 4:30 p.m.) and as noted
above from 5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
(Request for road closures approved
provided organizers apply for and obtain a
road occupancy permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
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D - 4 Clinton Shane Ekdahl, extolling the importance of the honey bee to the
sustainability of agriculture and the environment; expressing concern that
honey bees continue to die at alarming and catastrophic rates and that the
demise of the honey bee would render extinct thousands of dependant
animal and plant species bringing about the collapse of the food chain and
guarantee the destruction of sustainable agriculture, the economy and the
environment; and, requesting that May 29, 2013, be proclaimed as the
fourth annual “Day of the Honey Bee” to educate and inform the public on
the plight of the honey bee. Mr. Ekdahl is also requesting Council to write
letters of support to Federal and Provincial representatives urging support
of the Honey Bee.
(Proclaimed)
D - 5 Darlene Brown, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington,
requesting approval for a partial road closure of Clarington Boulevard,
north of Stevens Road on May 11, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for
a road hockey tournament to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Clarington; advising that access to Clarington Central Secondary School
from Clarington Boulevard will be restricted but that the issue has been
addressed with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board who have
agreed, provided the entrance to the school from Stevens Road remains
open; and, indicating that an insurance certificate with the Municipality and
the Region listed as additional named insured and liability coverage of $2
million will be provided upon approval of the event.
(Request for road closure approved
provided organizers apply for and obtain a
road occupancy permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 6 Sharon Ennis requesting permission to host the 5 th Annual “Gabby’s Gift”
Walk on Sunday, June 23, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Newcastle,
to raise funds and awareness for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Association of Ontario (SB&H); forwarding a copy of the proposed route;
and, advising that appropriate insurance coverage will be provided.
(Approved provided organizers apply for
and obtain a road occupancy permit from
the Engineering Services Department)
D - 7 Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham Region,
requesting that March 26, 2013, be proclaimed “Epilepsy Awareness Day
and Go Purple” to strengthen awareness of epilepsy worldwide and to
show support for those with epilepsy.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 8 Derrick McKay, Race Director, Courtice Kids Multisport Series, requesting
permission for the closure of Nash Road on Saturday, August 17 and
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Sunday, August 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Courtice Kids of
Steel Triathlon. The organizer has advised that appropriate insurance is in
place and road closure permits for Courtice Road will be obtained.
(Request for road closures approved
provided organizers apply for and obtain a
road occupancy permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 9 Jade Harper, Executive Director, Victim Services of Durham Region, a
non-profit organization providing immediate front-line service to victims of
crime and tragic circumstance and who play an important role in helping
those affected heal in the aftermath of a criminal or tragic circumstance;
indicating that the theme of this year’s National Victims of Crime
Awareness Week is “We All Have a Role”; and, requesting that April 21 to
27, 2013, be proclaimed as “National Victim of Crime Awareness Week” in
Clarington.
(Proclaimed)
D - 10 Katie Aston, Race Coordinator, Ragnar Relay Series/RAGNAR Events,
LLC, providing a description of the Ragnar Relay Niagara Ontario 320 km
running relay event in support of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust being
held on June 14 and 15, 2013; indicating that the event consists of 36 relay
legs stretching from Cobourg to Niagara Falls involving teams of 12
runners; advising communities directly benefit economically from money
spent by participants for food, lodging and other services; forwarding a
copy of the proposed route indicating that no road closures will be
necessary in Clarington; and, requesting permission for the event to take
place.
(Approved provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services Department)
D - 11 Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for Seniors, forwarding information on
the 2013 Senior Achievement Award Program, program to honour people
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who have made an outstanding contribution to their community after age
65 through voluntary or professional activities. Nomination forms for The
Senior Achievement Award Program are available on the Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigration’s website at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards and are due by June 15, 2013.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place information on the Municipal
website)
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D - 12 Linda Gasser commenting on Councillor Novak’s appointment to the
Veridian Connections Board, expressing concern that the Board has
ignored the request of their shareholder – Clarington Council - in that the
majority of Council does not support Councillor Novak’s appointment;
indicating that the credibility and reputation of Clarington Council is very
much tied to how Council addresses this inappropriate appointment; and,
suggesting that should Councillor Novak not resign, then Council should
formally request to Veridian that she be removed from the Veridian
Connections Board through an appropriate process and to request
clarification on what would entail.
(Advised of actions previously taken)
D - 17 Rahul K. Jain, expressing his concern with how poorly the appointment of
a replacement Director on the Veridian Connections Board has been
handled; indicating that he feels the justification for the swift appointment
of Councillor Novak was misleading and conveyed a false sense of
urgency with respect to any potential merger of local utilities; advising that
any immediate merger would have had major municipal budget impacts
but that he did not see any potential changes to the Municipality’s
shareholder dividends or risk assessment in the 2013 Clarington municipal
budget; and, suggesting that losing a community member appointment
was not necessary.
(Advised of actions previously taken)
D - 1 Linda Jeffrey, Minister Responsible for Seniors, extending an invitation to
Council to participate in the 2013 Senior of the Year Awards by nominating
one outstanding local senior who, after age 65, has enriched the social,
cultural or civic life of the community without thought of personal or
financial gain. Nomination forms are due by April 30, 2013. Only
Municipalities can nominate seniors for this award.
Resolution #C-102-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
Gord Lowerybe nominated as the Municipality of Clarington’s 2013 Senior of
THAT
the Year.
“CARRIED”
D - 13 Denise Holmes, CAO-Clerk/Treasurer, Township of Melancthon, advising
Council that on March 7, 2013, the Council of the Township of Melancthon
adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Aggregate Resources Act
(1990) Review:
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“WHEREAS former Premier Dalton McGuinty has resigned and prorogued
the House until such a time as a new Liberal Party leader and Premier of
Ontario is sworn in;
AND WHEREAS prorogation of the Legislature has resulted in the
dissolving of the Committee formed to review the Aggregate Resources
Act (1990), and the cancelling of the work of that Committee;
AND WHEREAS Kathleen Wynne has now been sworn in as Premier of
the Province of Ontario and the Legislature did resume sitting commencing
with the Throne Speech on February 19, 2013;
AND WHEREAS the Throne Speech of February 19, 2013 made indication
of the Government of Ontario’s belief that the people of the Province of
Ontario should have real input into the placement and licensing of gravel
pits and quarries;
AND WHEREAS the Aggregate Resources Act (1990) is an Act regulating
the operation of gravel pits and quarries in the Province of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the Aggregate Resources Act (1990) is outdated and
insufficient to adequately address the multitude of issues raised by
Municipalities, Ontario residents, Conservation Authorities, farmers, and
other interested parties;
AND WHEREAS a full review of the Aggregate Resources Act (1990) was
promised to all the residents of Ontario during the last election campaign
and was subsequently commenced after the election, only to be cancelled
by the proroguing of the legislature;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Honourable Kathleen Wynne,
Premier of the Province of Ontario, commence a full review of the
Aggregate Resources Act (1990), and that review be accessible to the
people of Ontario and that public hearings with delegations be held in
different areas of the Province to allow for the broadest possible public
representation and participation;
AND THAT Dufferin County be a location included as a part of that review
and that Council for the Township of Melancthon and Members from North
Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce both be given a Delegation
time before the Hearing Board;
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AND THAT this motion be circulated to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne,
Premier of the Province of Ontario; MPP David Oraziette, Minister of
Natural Resources; Ontario Cabinet; MPP Sylvia Jones, Member for
Dufferin-Caledon; MP David Tilson, Dufferin-Caledon; all Dufferin County
Municipalities, the top 10 aggregate producing Municipalities; the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority; The Grand River
Conservation Authority; the Niagara Escarpment Commission and
Conservation Ontario and the North Dufferin Agricultural Community
Taskforce.”
Resolution #C-103-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
the resolution from theTownship of Melancthon with respect to the Aggregate
THAT
Resources Act (1990) Review be referred to staff.
“CARRIED”
D - 14 Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee advising Council that on March
14, 2013, the Agricultural Advisory Committee adopted the following
resolution and requesting Council’s endorsement:
“WHEREAS the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
provided stewardship programs that were designed to assist farmers in
implementing best management practices and rural residents with
naturalization initiatives; and
WHEREAS the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has
allocated $20,000 of their funding annually from Durham Region to the
Clean Water – Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has approximately half of its area
in CLOCA and half in GRCA; and
WHEREAS many of the farmers in Clarington own lands in both
watersheds; and
WHEREAS CLOCA has not allocated funding towards its stewardship
program since 2010 such as those included in the document Durham
Region Conservation Authorities Watershed Stewardship Programs &
Services available on the CLOCA website and there is now disparity
between the programs of the two CA’s in Clarington; and
WHEREAS the Watershed Plans that CLOCA is adopting strongly rely on
the implementation of stewardship initiatives in the rural areas to achieve
the goals set out in the watershed plans;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Agricultural Committee of Clarington and Clarington Council request
CLOCA allocate $20,000 in funding annually to stewardship programs in
Clarington and further that this resolution be circulated to Durham Region,
DAAC and DEAC, City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby and Town of Ajax.”
Resolution #C-104-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee with
respect to CLOCA Stewardship Programs be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 15 Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee advising Council that on March
14, 2013, the Agricultural Advisory Committee adopted the following
resolution and requesting Council’s endorsement:
“WHEREAS the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington was formed
in 2001 and has provided valuable advice to Council and staff on
numerous issues; and
WHEREAS the terms of reference for the committee identify that the
membership be drawn from the different agricultural sectors (dairy, beef,
apple, greenhouse, cash crops, hog, poultry, etc.); and that members
should also possess; relevant farm experience, technical training in an
agriculture-based field, and/or currently involved in agricultural community
activities; and
WHEREAS the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington has
benefitted greatly from members that have been on the committee for a
number of years such that the knowledge is transferred from one
committee to the next; however, it is also recognized that there is the need
of continual renewal within the membership and the fostering of younger
members; and
WHEREAS the Council Protocol for Advisory Committees sets out the term
of Advisory Committees to be the same as that of Council; and
WHEREAS the timing of the election in October combined with Council
taking office in December effectively meant Committee appointments were
delayed until March;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agricultural Advisory
Committee recommend Council stagger the terms of members, by
appointing half of the membership every two years, for four year terms and
that the work of the committee continue until the new members are
appointed.”
Resolution #C-105-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the resolution from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee with
respect to staggering terms of appointment be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 16 Jim Richards expressing concern with the payments made to Councillor
Novak and other Councillors and appointees to Veridian Board(s) over the
past four years; and, requesting that Council reconsider the amount of
compensation Veridian appointees should receive and to petition Veridian
to suggest that legitimate expenses for attendance only are adequate for
all appointees from Clarington, Belleville, Ajax and Pickering.
Resolution #C-106-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Clarington requests that no compensation for the Veridian political
appointments be provided to all shareholder municipalities; and
THAT only mileage expenses be paid to the political appointments on both Veridian
Shareholders’ Board and Veridian Connections Board.
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
Mayor Foster
Councillor Woo
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COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 18, 2013
Resolution #C-107-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 18, 2013
be approved, with the exception of Items #2, #7 and #14.
“CARRIED”
Item #2
Resolution #C-108-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Amendment No. 91 to the Clarington Official Plan submitted by Valiant Rental
Inc., to permit a drive-through facility accessory to a bank be referred to the
Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-109-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report PSD-016-13 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 91 to the Clarington Official Plan submitted by Valiant Rental
Inc., to permit a drive-through facility accessory to a bank, as contained in Attachment
3 to Report PSD-016-13, be adopted and the By-law adopting the Official Plan
Amendment contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-016-13 be passed;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by Valiant Rental Inc., be
approved with a ‘Holding (H) Symbol’ as contained in Attachment 5 to Report
PSD-016-13;
THAT a future report be forwarded to Council to lift the ‘Holding (H) Symbol’ at such
time as the Site Plan meets the requirements of the urban design criteria contained in
Section 11.5 of Report PSD-016-13;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of this report and Council’s decision;
and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-016-13 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
Item #7
Resolution #C-110-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report PSD-021-13 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 92 to the Clarington Official Plan, submitted by West Diamond
Properties Inc. to delete the Public Elementary School symbol from the subject lands
and to adjust housing and population targets, as contained in Attachment 3 of Report
PSD-021-13, be adopted and the By-law adopting the Official Plan Amendment
contained in Attachment 4 of Report PSD-021-13 be passed;
THAT the application for the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by West
Diamond Properties Inc. to permit the development of up to 42 residential units, be
supported, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 5 to Report
PSD-021-13, including a requirement for the developer to include a handout sheet, as
part of the purchase and sale agreement, regarding the proximity to the railroad
tracks, and purchasers should be made aware of the limited parking within residential
subdivisions and to check the Municipal by-laws with respect to residential parking;
THAT the By-law, authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between the
Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2012-0004 and the Municipality of Clarington,
be approved as contained in Attachment 6 to Report PSD-021-13;
THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-021-13 and Council’s
decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-021-13 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
Item #14
Resolution #C-111-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report CLD-013-13 be received;
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THAT the use of accessible voting equipment in the Municipality of Clarington
municipal and school board elections, as provided for in Section 42(1)(b) of the
Municipal Elections Act, 1996 be approved;
THAT the use of “special ballots”, being mail-in-ballot on request, as an alternative
voting method for electors who are unable to attend the voting location to vote on
election day or at the advance voting opportunities because of physical incapacity,
being absent from the municipality, or working as an election official be approved;
THAT the use of automated vote counting equipment for the purpose of counting
votes cast in the Municipality of Clarington municipal and school board elections be
approved;
THAT the draft By-law, attached to Report CLD-013-13 as Attachment 1, authorizing
the use of accessible voting equipment, special ballots, and vote counting equipment,
be approved; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-013-13 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councillor Partner stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Resolution #C-079-13 as
she owns a pet sitting business, and left the Council Chambers during discussion and
voting on this matter.
Resolution #C-112-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Resolution #C-079-13 be lifted from the table.
“CARRIED”
The following resolution was before Council:
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report CLD-007-13 be received;
THAT the proposed changes to Kennel Licensing By-law be endorsed;
THAT the proposed changes to the Responsible Pet Owners By-law be endorsed as
amended to add following section:
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3.21 (1) In this section “board” means to take in for a temporary period of time
for financial gain.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection 3.20(1), an owner of property in an
Agricultural Zone may keep 3 or fewer dogs that have been licensed to
the owner in accordance with this by-law and, in addition, may board 3
or fewer dogs.
and that the balance of Part 3 in the By-law be renumbered accordingly;
THAT the proposed draft Responsible Pet Owners By-law, Attachment 1 to Report
CLD-007-13 be passed;
THAT the proposed Kennel Licensing By-law, Attachment 2 to Report CLD-007-13 be
passed;
THAT Council authorize staff to commence an amendment to the Zoning By-laws to
amend appropriate definitions and provisions to provide greater consistency with the
draft “Responsible Pet Owners By-law” and the proposed “Kennel By-law”; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-007-13 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Partner returned to the meeting.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-113-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2013-024 and 2013-025 and
By-laws 2013-030 to 2013-039;
2013-024 Being a by-law respecting responsible pet ownership
2013-025 Being a by-law to license kennels
2013-030 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 91 to the Clarington Official Plan
2013-031 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Valiant Rental Inc.)
2013-032 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Joanne Barchard)
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2013-033 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Municipality of Clarington (Aldergrove Estates Inc.)
2013-034 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 92 to the Clarington Official Plan
2013-035 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of
Plan of Subdivision S-C-2012-0004 any Mortgagee who has an interest in the
said Lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of
S-C-2012-0004
2013-036 Being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham to
continue delegating the responsibility for administration and enforcement of
the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in respect to sewage
systems
2013-037 Being a by-law to assume a certain street within the Municipality of Clarington
as a public highway in the Municipality of Clarington
2013-038 Being a by-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators,
special ballots, and accessible voting equipment at Municipal Elections
2013-039 Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year
and to strike the rates of taxation for Municipal purposes for the year 2013;
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
Resolution #C-114-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow the introduction of a motion.
“CARRIED”
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Resolution #C-115-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT staff be directed to report on the feasibility of purchasing the services of an
Integrity Commissioner on an ad hoc or as needed basis from a municipality that has
appointed an Integrity Commissioner, with particular attention be directed towards
using Port Hope's Integrity Commissioner given their proximity to Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Partner stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting during discussion of this matter.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-116-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2013-040, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 25t" day of March, 2013; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Partner returned to the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-117-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:24 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYO", M/ LERK