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Council Meeting Minutes
APRIL 29, 2013
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 29, 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 Acting Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Finance, N. Taylor
Present: Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Supervisor, Operations Administration, C. Peters
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 Hooper indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item 10 of Report #1.
Councillor Neal indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect
to Item 34 of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Traill announced the following:
May 2, 2013, “Swing Easy” will be performing at the Ajax Convention Centre as
part of the “50+ Lifestyle Show”
Submissions are still being accepted for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Photo
Contest, with prizes donated by Hunter’s Photo Source
Closing of Liberty Bowl on May 3, 2013 with Big Bash Blowout starting at
10:00 p.m.
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Councillor Woo announced the following:
Clarington Green Gael’s Junior B Lacrosse team home-opener on Thursday,
May 2, 2013, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
5k and 10k “Bowmanville Mandarin Multiple Sclerosis Walk” on Sunday, May 5,
2013 at the Bowmanville High School
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
“Exposed Treasures” Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presented by the Beech
Street Theatre Company at Maddy’s Pub continues on May 2, 3, and 4, 2013
with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m.
Annual Historic Downtown Bowmanville Maple Festival and All That Jazz on
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Firehouse Youth Centre’s Annual “Battle of the Bands” on Friday, May 3, 2013,
from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
He attended the Ontario Fire Prevention Officer’s Symposium today
Last Thursday, a number of Clarington residents were honoured at the Ontario
Volunteer Service Awards hosted by John O’Toole, MPP, Durham, and Jerry
Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa. There were an estimated 4,063 years of volunteer
service performed by Award recipients
Councillor Neal extended congratulations to members of Courtice Rotary for the
success of the Courtice Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Dinner and to Angie
Darlison, recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award and to Connor Visser, Rotarian
of the Year
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She expressed thanks to the volunteers for the success of the “Dogs for Dogs”
fundraising event on Saturday, April 27, 2013
Durham Region Transit is hosting a “How to Improve Public Transit in Durham
Region” on May 6, 2013 at the South Courtice Arena
Public Meeting on traffic issues in the vicinity of Lydia Trull Public School and
Dr. G. J. MacGillivray Public School at the South Courtice Arena
Councillor Partner announced the following
Success of the”I♥Bowmanville Zoo” event with friends and guests of Limba
Newcastle Public School is hosting the YMCA “Walk for Strong Kids” event on
May 2, 2013
Penny Sale at the Kendal Orange Lodge on May 4, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. and Variety Show at 7:00 p.m.
Orono Horticultural Society Plant Sale on May 4, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
at the Orono United Church
Newcastle Lions Club Chicken Barbeque on May 5, 2013
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Mayor Foster announced the following:
He echoed the comments of Councillor Partner on the great event at the
Bowmanville Zoo on Saturday
Public Information Sessions on the National Heritage Discussion Paper –
Parks, Open Space and Trails, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., April 30, 2013, at the
Newcastle & District Recreation Complex, May 1, 2013, at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex and May 2, 2013, at the Solina Community Hall
Clarington Older Adult Association Volunteer Appreciation Day on Thursday,
May 2, 2013
May 8, 2013, first “World Ovarian Cancer” Day
Resolution #C-133-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council April 15, 2013, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Heather Rutherford addressed Council, on behalf of Clarington Wind Concerns,
regarding Item D – 8 - Industrial Wind Turbine Projects. Ms. Rutherford expressed
appreciation to Council for their past support in attending meetings hosted by the
organization and by the proponent to hear first hand from the hundreds of residents
who have genuine concerns about the two industrial wind turbine projects currently
under development and congratulated Council on their efforts in bringing forward
Clarington’s concerns to the Premier of Ontario. Ms. Rutherford stated she was
requesting Council to further their support by making a formal statement to the
Province that Clarington opposes construction of these wind projects and to pass a
resolution to declare Clarington’s position on wind turbines as currently “not a willing
host”. Ms. Rutherford stated that Premier Wynne has acknowledged that Ontario can
benefit from industrial wind farms but only if there are willing hosts. She noted that
several communities have declared themselves unwilling hosts to send a message to
the Province that they are not willing to subject their residents to the Province’s wind
turbine experiment when there are so many unresolved problems that continue to
exist in Ontario communities where wind farms are already operating. Ms. Rutherford
highlighted the findings of experts on the subject and feels that Council must take
action now because to do otherwise would suggest that Clarington is a willing host
community.
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Ms. Rutherford confirmed that the organization’s reluctance to welcome wind turbines
under the current regulations has nothing to do with being opposed to green energy
and everything to do with protecting the health, quality of life and financial security of
residents.
Janice Jones addressed Council concerning Item #1 of Unfinished Business –
PSD-022-13 - Proposed Official Plan, Rezoning, and Amendment to Draft Approved
Plan of Subdivision and to Permit a 261 Unit Residential Plan of Subdivision.
Ms. Jones presented a petition containing 162 signatures requesting Council to stop
the rezoning of Part Lot 32, Concession 2. This additional petition augments the
petition previously submitted which contained 750 signatures for a total of 912 names.
Ms. Jones urged Council to act now to stop the rezoning of the land from medium to
high density residential. She indicated that many people are feeling betrayed by the
developer and quoted from the original marketing brochure for Prestonvale Heights
Phase I which advertised single family homes amid parks and greenspace. She
confirmed that area residents do not want anything more than single-family, semi-
detached or townhomes in the area.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-134-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Item I - 10.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated April 9, 2013
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 16, 2013
I - 3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
April 16, 2013
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated April 11,
2013
I - 5 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 21,
2013
I - 6 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated February 19, 2013
I - 7 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee
dated April 18, 2013
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I - 8 Debi Wilcox, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising Council that on April
2, 2013, the Town of Whitby adopted the following resolution pertaining to
the Multi-Residential Battery Recycling Pilot:
“1. THAT Council approve a one year multi-residential Battery Recycling
pilot; and,
2. THAT Staff report back to Council in one year on the findings of the
Pilot Program; and,
3. THAT a copy of Public Works Department Report PW 12-13, “Multi-
Residential Battery Recycling Pilot Program”, be forwarded to the
Region of Durham and Area Municipalities.”
I - 9 J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA), advising Council that on April 16, 2013,
CLOCA received Council’s correspondence of March 26, 2013, regarding
the Stewardship Program for information.
I - 11 Lou Politano, Regional Director, Ministry of Transportation (MTO),
responding to Council’s correspondence of March 11, 2013 regarding the
407 Salvage Strategy for heritage buildings and structures; indicating that
MTO is currently initiating a process to offer several heritage buildings for
re-sale and relocation by advertising the availability of these buildings in
the spring of 2013, by providing up to four months for interested parties to
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prepare and finalize a relocation proposal and by working with the 3
parties to provide sufficient time for the relocation process; advising that
should relocation efforts for heritage structures not prove practical, MTO
will salvage some material from a select number of homes as part of a
407 East Commemorative Strategy; and, indicating that MTO has also
committed to salvaging of material from some heritage homes on behalf of
Clarington and has provided the Clarington Heritage Committee with an
inventory of materials from heritage homes that have been previously
documented. Upon receipt of a list of heritage materials from the
Clarington Heritage Committee, MTO will determine which materials can
be made available and will provide materials salvaged on behalf of
Clarington at no cost to the Municipalities or the parties receiving the
salvaged goods.
I - 12 Wayne Robbins, Chief Nuclear Officer, Ontario Power Generation,
providing a status on the refurbishment of the existing Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station (DNGS) project and the potential construction of two
new nuclear units at the Darlington Nuclear site (DNNP); advising of the
following significant milestones:
Construction of new Darlington Energy Complex ahead of schedule
with staff to be moved into the building this summer, following
which, construction will begin on the reactor mock-up
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has decided that
Darlington refurbishment will not result in any significant adverse
environmental effects, given mitigation
Approval received to begin construction on other support buildings
on the DNGS site
Major contract awarded for work to support the refurbishment of the
DNGS turbine generators
External firm hired to provide independent oversight on the Project
to OPG’s Board of Directors
Work to develop construction schedules and cost estimates well
underway to be completed this fall for the Darlington New Nuclear
Project (DNNP)
CNSC staff confirm there are no fundamental barriers to licensing a
once through lake water cooling system for the new build site,
provided OPG can demonstrate the capability of the design to meet
strict environmental requirements
Implementation of a fish habitat improvement initiative to help
compensate for effects which may arise from construction or
operation of a new nuclear station on the Darlington site
Bay of Quinte wetland improvement has been under construction
through the winter and will result in a new fish habitat this spring
Evaluation of other potential fish habitat improvement initiatives;
and,
advising that OPG will continue to update Council on their nuclear
projects and encouraging Members of Council to visit their
project websites at www.opg.com/darlingtonrefurb and
www.opg.com/newbuild for further information.
I - 10 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Region of
Durham, writing to Michael Benson, Process Advisor, National Energy
Board, advising that on April 3, 2013, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to the proposed Enbridge Pipeline Inc.
application to the National Energy Board to reverse the flow of Line 9B
from North Westover, Ontario to Montreal, Quebec:
“a) THAT the National Energy Board receive Report No. 2013-W-33 of the
Commissioner of Works as the Regional Municipality of Durham’s
comments on the proposed application;
b) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham continues to liaise with
other municipalities and Conservation Authorities to discuss
cooperation in the presentation of issues before the National Energy
Board;
c) THAT the National Energy Board be requested to hold an additional
Public Information Session in the Region of Durham;
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d) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham forward Report No. 2013-
W-33 to all local municipalities within Durham, as well as Toronto and
Region, Central Lake Ontario and Ganaraska Conservation
Authorities; and
e) THAT the Region of Durham take part in the National Energy Board
(NEB) hearing for Enbridge Line 9B Reversal and Line 9 Capacity
Increase by submitting an Application to Participate through Letter of
Comment to the NEB by April 11, 2013.”
Resolution #C-135-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham with respect to the proposed
Enbridge Pipeline Inc. application to reverse the flow of Line 9B from North
Westover, Ontario to Montreal, Quebec, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Items D - 13 to D - 20 were received as Hand-Outs.
Resolution #C-136-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 7 and Hand-Out Correspondence Items
D - 14 to D - 18 and D - 20 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Julien LeBourdais, Executive Director, Feed the Need in Durham,
requesting May 6 to 10, 2013 be declared “Hunger Awareness Week” in
an effort to bring public awareness of the 8% of Durham citizens who are
“food insecure” meaning that they may worry that food will run out,
compromise the quality and/or quantity of food they eat, reduce their food
intake – adults going without so children have enough; and, encouraging
Members of Council, staff and the public to “Give it Up for Hunger” by
fasting on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, to explore firsthand how some
people live.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 2 Sharon Thompson, Physician Advisory Service, The College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, advising of the Council Award, an
award honouring outstanding physicians who have demonstrated
excellence and come closest to meeting the society’s vision of an ideal
physician based on eight “physician roles” identified by Educating Future
Physicians of Ontario; forwarding a nomination form and eight-point
selection criteria; and, indicating the deadline for receipt of nominations is
August 16, 2013.
(Information posted on the Municipality’s
Website)
D - 3 Mike Smyth, Project Manager, Fermar Paving Limited, advising Fermar
Paving Limited is under contract to the Region of Durham to complete
milling and paving operations on King Street East (Highway 2) from
Courtice Road to Prestonvale Road and requesting an exemption to
Clarington’s Noise By-law from the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. during
the month of May 2013, to allow the work to be completed at night in
order to minimize traffic congestion and the amount of time spent to
complete the required road work.
(Exemption to the Municipality’s Noise
By-law approved for the hours of 6:00 p.m.
to 6:00 a.m. during the month of May
2013)
D - 4 Jill Alley-deBeaupre expressing concern with the proposed housing
development at Prestonvale Heights in Courtice particularly with respect
to increased traffic and safety; providing details of an incident in which her
son was almost hit by a vehicle at the crosswalk at Bloor Street and
Rosswell Drive; acknowledging that traffic lights have been installed at the
intersection but noting that these lights will not control all of the traffic
congestion in the area; suggesting that there could be other suitable
options for the project in Courtice; and, requesting that Council consider
the safety of the area residents before moving forward with this project.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 1 of Unfinished Business –
Report PSD-022-13)
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D - 5 Michelle E. Breault expressing concern with the proposal to use the lands
on the southeast corner of Bloor Street and Prestonvale Road for
residential units only; suggesting that the site is an ideal location for a
high school as the land is in an area of recent and future residential
development that will increase the need for school spaces, is located on a
Regional Road which would ease traffic, is adjacent to the South Courtice
Arena where students could access the facility for athletic or other uses
without crossing a street, would allow for more use of existing soccer,
hockey and skating facilities without the need to duplicate these at the
school; and, urging Council to consider the long-term needs of Courtice
residents and vote against the proposed development.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 1 of Unfinished Business –
Report PSD-022-13)
D - 6 Frank Klees, MPP, Newmarket-Aurora, requesting that May 1, 2013, be
proclaimed “First Responders Day” in recognition of the value of the men
and women who serve as fire officials, law enforcement and paramedics
for putting their lives on the line every day for the community.
(Proclaimed)
D - 7 Lorraine Wright advising that she resides just east of the intersection of
Gilmore Road and Concession Road 6, questioning why the Municipal
trucks stop clearing snow at Gilmore Road and do not clear Concession
Road 6, east of the intersection; advising that her home was built in 2000
and that a building permit was issued before the house was constructed;
raising issues regarding liability in the event an emergency vehicle is
unable to access her property because the road is not maintained;
requesting the unassumed road sign located east of Gilmore Road be
removed; and, requesting Council’s assistance in ensuring that regular
maintenance is resumed for this section of Concession Road 6.
(Correspondence referred to the Director
of Operations)
D - 14 Victoria Ryszkowski expressing concern with the proposed high-density
zoning for Prestonvale Heights as the area cannot handle the increased
density as traffic and congestion is already a major issue, there is
insufficient parking and overcrowding at the local elementary school, the
design of the three-storey units does not complement the existing
residential neighbourhood, currently there is insufficient parkland and
open space for residents to enjoy and the increase in population could
increase crime; and, urging Council to represent the best interests of the
area families and make the right decision.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 1 of Unfinished Business – Report
PSD-022-13)
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D - 15 Mike Dingman expressing concern with the proposed high-density zoning
in the area of Bloor Street, Prestonvale Road and Meadowglade Road as
he feels the apartment buildings do not fit with the existing landscape of
the community of families who take pride of ownership in their homes and
surroundings and suggesting that there are many other locations that
would be better suited for the development.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 1 of Unfinished Business – Report
PSD-022-13)
D - 16 Chris Barnett, Davis LLP, Legal Advisor on behalf of Prestonvale Heights
Limited, responding to issues raised by members of the community
regarding the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments and Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision with respect to
insufficient parkland, clarifying the definition of “high-density”
development, reviewing architectural/urban design issues with respect to
building elevation and siting, confirming as per the updated Traffic Impact
Study, that the existing road network can accommodate the traffic
generated by the proposal, including a provision of a pedestrian walkway
connecting the proposed plan and Dr. G. J. MacGillivray Public School,
and that the proposed development exceeds the Municipality’s parking
requirements; proposing a new proposal on a “Without Prejudice” basis in
an effort to respond to issues raised; and, indicating Prestonvale has
worked hard to listen to the concerns of members of Council, the
community and staff noting the without prejudice revision represents the
results of consultation and compromise; and, hoping that Council will
support it.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 1 of Unfinished Business – Report
PSD-022-13)
D - 17 Ed Morton, advising his property in Kendal has been selected to have
turbines as part of the proposed 20 megawatt project; acknowledging that
Council has been hearing opposition from Ontario Wind Resistance and
are considering making Clarington a “not willing” host community;
indicating that he is in favour of the project but has not spoken out as he
is not a representative of the developer/operator and does not have the
expertise to answer concerns; and, urging Council to take time to meet
with a company representative to hear the facts as he feels the Ontario
Wind Resistance has been giving out misleading information.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 8)
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D - 18 Carl and Karen Lowery, host landowner, Ganaraska Wind Farm, advising
Council that theClarington Wind Concerns group does not represent the
majority of Clarington residents, expressing concern that the opposition to
industrial wind turbines is based on either false or lack of information as it
pertains to the Ganaraska Wind Farm project largely propagated by the
Clarington Wind Concerns group; advising they are pro wind generation
from both an environmental and economic standpoint and that research
done by Dr. Suzuki and his resources have proven them to be one of the
safest and environmentally forms of green power generation based on
present-day technology; and, suggesting that saying no to this type of
investment would be a detrimental to all in Clarington.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 8)
D - 20 Safe Communities Advisory Committee requesting the proclamation of
May 5 to 12, 2013, as “Emergency Preparedness Week”
(Proclaimed)
D - 8 Heather Rutherford advising that the proponents of two industrial wind
turbine projects in Clarington - Sprott Power’s REA for the Ganaraska
Wind Farm and Leader Energy’s REA for the Clarington Wind Farm, have
now submitted their applications to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
for approval; indicating that she, along with many other concerned
residents, has reviewed documents sent to the MOE and feel that the
documentation does not convey a strong enough message to indicate that
Clarington outright opposes their development; advising that Clarington
should be made aware of the comments by Premier Wynne who indicated
that she did not want to build turbines in communities that were “not
willing hosts”; advising that many municipalities have passed motions
declaring that they are “not willing hosts”; and, urging Council to formally
declare itself “not a willing host”.
Resolution #C-137-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Municipality of Clarington declare itself an “unwilling host” to industrial
wind turbine projects.
“MOTION REFERRED”
(See following motion)
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Resolution #C-138-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Resolution #C-137-13 be referred to staff for a report to the next Council
meeting.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 John Tory, Chair and Mitzie Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater
Toronto CivicAction Alliance, requesting Council to join the growing
movement in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) by signing
CivicAction’s “I Pledge to Get a Move On” campaign calling upon GTHA
elected officials, residents and civic leaders to show their support for new
ways to raise funds to fix the transportation crisis that are dedicated,
efficient, transparent and accountable, regional, fair and sustainable.
Further information on the pledge is available at
http://your32.com/showyourleadership.
Resolution #C-139-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS in 2008, Metrolinx approved The Big Move: Transforming Transportation
in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area providing a 25 year plan for expanding
public transit;
WHEREAS the first wave of transit-related projects are funded and underway as a
result of funding from senior levels of government but the balance of the projects are
unfunded at this time;
WHEREAS The Big Move provided for Metrolinx to develop and report on
recommended revenue and financial tools to implement the 25 year regional
transportation plan;
WHEREAS public roundtables have been held in February regarding the variety of
additional revenue tools that are under consideration including, gas tax, parking tax,
payroll tax, property tax, road tolls, sales tax and vehicle registration tax
WHEREAS Metrolinx has developed a series of principles for developing new
revenue tools that include:
Equality of regional contributions and benefits
Fairness in distributing costs
Dedication of the revenue for transportation projects
Transparency regarding the collection and administration of funds
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WHEREAS the extension of GO Rail Service to Bowmanville has been the subject
of an expedited EA which has been approved and yet this project remains at the
bottom of the list of 15 key projects;
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has concerns that its residents will be
subject to new taxes and road tolls without seeing any local benefit to improve
public transit in the Municipality;
WHEREAS the Municipality is required under the Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe to build complete communities which includes transit supportive
land uses built at higher densities and yet there has been no significant investment
in transit service within the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Metrolinx and the Premier of Ontario be
advised that the Municipality of Clarington will have grave concerns for any transit
funding mechanism that will burden Clarington residents with funding transit priority
projects in other portions of the GTHA in the absence of a commitment to fund
transit improvement projects that will benefit Clarington residents, in particular the
extension of GO rail service to Courtice and Bowmanville
“CARRIED AS AMENDED”
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-140-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-139-13 be amended by inserting the following
paragraph after paragraph 8:
“THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Clarington takes the position that
prior to the introduction of new taxes by Metrolinx, the Government should
make a concerted effort to find efficiencies and to demonstrate fiscal
responsibility to taxpayers.”
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-139-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Resolution #C-141-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
“CARRIED”
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The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
D - 10 Paula Tenuta, Vice President, Policy & Government Relations, Building
Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) alerting Council to a
recent announcement made by Canada Post Corporation to introduce a
Community Mail Box Fee of $200 per address to be collected during the
subdivision process in new residential and commercial developments;
indicating that BILD does not believe Canada Post has the legal authority
to implement the fee and respectfully requests Council not to entertain
any requests from Canada Post to honour this additional tax; advising that
BILD has expressed a number of additional concerns with the fee to
Canada Post and are currently in discussions with Canada Post officials
in an attempt to provide context and education around the planning and
development approval system; and, requesting Council’s show of support
for the new home buyer and housing affordability by not honouring any
requests to assist with the processing of the Canada Post Community
Mail Box fee.
Resolution #C-142-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D – 10 from Paula Tenuta, Vice President, Policy &
Government Relations, Building Industry and Land Development Association, with
respect to changes to the process of installing Community Mail boxes in new
developments be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 11 Scott Luey, CAO/Deputy Clerk, Township of Wainfleet, advising Council
that on April 9, 2013, the Township of Wainfleet adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Wind Turbine Development:
“WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario has recently conveyed the
Government’s desire to limit Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects to
communities that are willing hosts;
AND WHEREAS Council for the Township of Wainfleet has received a
clear message from its residents that they are not willing to host IWTs in
Wainfleet;
AND WHEREAS Council for the Township of Wainfleet has taken a
consistent position on the issue of IWTs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the
Township of Wainfleet applauds the position taken by the Premier and the
Government;
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AND THAT based on the consistent position of Council for the Township
of Wainfleet and the input received from the community regarding IWTs,
the Province of Ontario and specifically the Ministry of Environment be
now advised that the Township of Wainfleet is not a “willing host” for
IWTs;
AND THAT this resolution be circulated to Premier Kathleen Wynne, as
well as to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Energy, Minister of
Rural Affairs and to all Ontario municipalities for their support and
endorsement.”
Resolution #C-143-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Township of Wainfleet be advised of actions taken with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 8.
“CARRIED”
D - 12 Susan Sheridan, CMO, CEMC, Deputy CAO-Clerk Treasurer, Township
of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards, advising Council that the Township of
Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards adopted the following resolution pertaining
to the distribution and sale of contraband tobacco:
“WHEREAS Contraband tobacco has negative public consequences and
impacts such as unrestricted youth access to tobacco products and an
increase in criminal activity;
AND WHEREAS contraband tobacco products are easily accessible in
our community;
AND WHEREAS small businesses are sometimes forced to close
because of the sale of contraband tobacco;
AND WHEREAS small business in our community and government in
general stand to benefit from the institution of tougher restrictions on
contraband tobacco;
THEREFORE be it resolved that this Council request the Mayor write a
letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance in support of the Ontario
Government’s 2012 Budget commitments to eradicate contraband
tobacco through the implementation of additional regulatory, enforcement
and other provisions in Bill 186 and amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act,
particularly in support of measures such as:
increased fines for those convicted of offenses related to
contraband tobacco;
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more authority for law enforcement officials with respect to:
Forfeiture of items seized, and impounding of vehicles;
drawing on best practices of other jurisdictions and working
collaboratively with the Federal Government and other jurisdictions
to enhance contraband tobacco control through joint enforcement
efforts.
AND that the Provincial Government be encouraged to continue to
strengthen their strategies to address the manufacture and supply of
contraband tobacco and maintain their commitment to introduce
amendments this fall to implement these measures;
AND that surrounding municipalities be made aware of the actions taken
by this Council to address the concerns presented by contraband
tobacco.”
Resolution #C-144-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards, with
respect to contraband tobacco, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 13 Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee advising Council
that on April 18, 2013, the Committee adopted the following resolution:
“THAT the Committee advise Council that it should add to the Committee
two youth members who are residents of Clarington, one attending a
school of the Public School Board and one attending a school of the
Catholic Separate School Board.”
Resolution #C-145-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the School Boards be requested to recommend suitable youth candidates for
appointment to the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - April 29, 2013
D - 19 Ernie Marti advising he has recently purchased a fireworks firing system
and software to synchronize patterns and timing of fireworks displays;
requesting permission to practice setting off 76mm and smaller display
fireworks at 1389 Lambs Road sometime between May and June to
become familiar with the operating system; and, indicating that there is
ample space to fire the display fireworks being used.
Resolution #C-146-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Item D – 19 from Ernie Marti, with respect to setting off
fireworks, be referred to staff.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 22, 2013
Resolution #C-147-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 22, 2013 be
approved, with the exception of Items #6, #10, #27 and #34.
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
Councillor Hooper stated a declaration of pecuniary interest with respect to Item #10
of Report #1 as his father was a founding member of the Kinsmen Club, and left the
Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #10
Resolution #C-148-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Grant Application #13-05, Bowmanville Kinsmen Club, be denied.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
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Item #27
Resolution #C-149-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Grant Application #13-28, Orono Amateur Athletic Association, be denied.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Neal stated a declaration of pecuniary interest with respect to Item #34 of
Report #1 as he is on the Board of Directors of Home Base Durham, and left the
Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #34
Resolution #C-150-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Grant Application #13-35, Home Base Durham, be approved in the amount
of $2,500.00.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
Item #6
Resolution #C-151-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report CSD-004-13 be received;
THAT all submitted grant requests be considered; and
THAT all grant applicants listed in Report CSD-004-13 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED”
(See following motion)
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - April 29, 2013
Resolution #C-152-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-151-13 be amended by adding the following:
“THAT $2,000 be set aside for Central Public School playground
equipment fundraiser, pending submission of a completed grant
application.”
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-151-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Resolution #C-147-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-153-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Resolution #C-124-13 be lifted from the table.
“CARRIED”
The following resolution was before Council:
Resolution #C-124-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report PSD-022-13 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 93 to the Clarington Official Plan submitted by Prestonvale
Heights Limited to add a “High Density Residential" symbol to the subject lands, as
contained in Attachment 9 to Report PSD-022-13, be denied;
THAT the application for Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision
S-C-2007-0007 submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited for a total of 261 units be
denied;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Prestonvale Heights
Limited be denied; and
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - April 29, 2013
THAT all interested parties registered 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 Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Mayor Foster √
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-154-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2013-047 to 2013-051
2013-047 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2489 from
Part Lot Control
2013-048 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 94 to the Clarington Official Plan
2013-049 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
2013-050 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2214 from
Part Lot Control;
2013-051 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2446 from
Part Lot Control; 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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
Councillor Hooper and Councillor Neal stated pecuniary interests earlier in the
meeting, refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law and left the Council
Chambers during discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-155-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2013-052, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 29t" day of April, 2013; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Hooper and Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-156-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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