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05/13/2013
x ry f COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER INVOCATION DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of a regular meeting of Council April 29, 2013 Minutes of a special meeting of Council April 30, 2013 PRESENTATIONS a) Clarington Toros Pee Wee Hockey Team — Pee Wee AA OHF Championship b) Eric Bowman, Gallery on the Farm — 2013 Ontario Mapleseed Pasture Award DELEGATIONS (List as of Time of Publication) a) Bob Stevens — Decorative Display for Bowmanville (Correspondence Item D - 6) COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information 1- 1 Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated January 22, 2013 1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated March 13 and April 10, 2013 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 Council Agenda - 2 - May 13, 2013 1 - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated April 3 and May 1, 2013 1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated April 18, 2013 1 - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated April 22, 2013 1 - 6 Chris Darling, Director, Development Review and Regulation, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) - Environmental Assessment Review Fee 1 - 7 Deborah Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham - Revised Energy From Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee (Host Community Agreement Committee) Terms of Reference 1 - 8 Deborah Bowen, Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham - Highway 401 Improvements from Courtice Road to the Durham Regional Boundary (East Townline Road) Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study — Request for Evaluation of Lambs Road Interchange 1 - 9 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham - DurhamNork Energy from Waste Project 1 - 10 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham - DurhamNork Energy from Waste Project 1- 11 C. Bandel, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Minutes of the Energy From Waste Advisory Committee (EFWAC) (Ministry of the Environment) Receive for Direction D - 1 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship D - 2 Sheila Nicholas, Chair,. Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario (TESL) — Request for Proclamation of "English as a Second Language Week" D - 3 Margaret Grosso, Information & Services Assistant, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario — Request for Proclamation of "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" Council Agenda - 3 - May 13, 2013 D - 4 Sue MacLeod, Associate Campaign Director, United Way Durham Region — 2nd Annual Durham Waterfront Ride "Ride with the Mayors" Event D - 5 Randy Tamlin - Report PSD- 033 -13 — Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By -law Amendment - William Daniell, Elizabeth Daniell and Green Martin Holdings Ltd. D - 6 Robert L. Stevens - Decorative Display for Bowmanville COMMITTEE REPORT(S) 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 6, 2013 STAFF REPORT(S) 1. Report PSD- 035 -13 — Industrial Wind Turbines UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY -LAWS PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY -LAW ADJOURNMENT I,eadir:gPlrei�'ny 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. 1:191 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 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. 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 29, 2013 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 "IBowmanville 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 0 Newcastle Lions Club Chicken Barbeque on May 5, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - April 29, 2013 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. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - April 29, 2013 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. 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" - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated April 9, 2013 1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 16, 2013 1 - 3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 16, 2013 1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated April 11, 2013 1 - 5 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 21, 2013 1 - 6 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated February 19, 2013 1 - 7 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee dated April 18, 2013 Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - April 29, 2013 1-8 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." 1 - 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. 1- 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 prepare and finalize a relocation proposal and by working with the 3rd 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 Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - April 29, 2013 ® 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. 1 - 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - April 29, 2013 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 913 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. KOTTAMITNECIA 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) Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - April 29, 2013 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) Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - April 29, 2013 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) Council Meeting Minutes _10- April 29, 2013 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) Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - April 29, 2013 D - 18 Carl and Karen Lowery, host landowner, Ganaraska Wind Farm, advising Council that the Clarington 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) Council Meeting Minutes -12- April 29, 2013 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 Council Meeting Minutes -13- April 29, 2013 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." .•• 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" Council Meeting Minutes -14- April 29, 2013 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. 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; Council Meeting Minutes -15- April 29, 2013 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. 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; Council Meeting Minutes -16- April 29, 2013 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 -1 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. 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" 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. •G _9. Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. Council Meeting Minutes -18- April 29, 2013 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." 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 Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Novak Councillor Partner Councillor Traill Councillor Woo Councillor Hooper Councillor Neal Mayor Foster 1 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" �r � 0 Iml 4 114 There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda. Council Meeting Minutes -21 - April 29, 2013 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. 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 29th day of April, 2013; and THAT the said by -law be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Hooper and Councillor Neal returned to the meeting. Resolution #C- 156 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m. IMSENTMONG X F."VC001 MUNICIPAL CLERK bending tl�e ii'ny Special Council Meeting (Minutes APRIL 30, 2013 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on April 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor J. Neal Councillor M. Novak Councillor W. Partner Councillor C. Traill attended from 2:05 p.m. until 3:36 p.m. Councillor W. Woo Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir attended until 2:03 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. Gord Weir, Director of Emergency & Fire Services, introduced Steve Thurlow and Suzanne Charbonneau, Dillon Consulting who are in the process of preparing the Clarington Fire Master Plan. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Thurlow highlighted the following areas: 9 Introduction to Dillon Experience and Services Introduction to Fire Master Plans Benefits of a Fire Master Plan Methodology Study Scope Municipal Responsibilities A Ontario Fire Safety and Protection Model Performance Measures Department Background Next Steps Special Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 30, 2013 Throughout the presentation, members of Council asked questions of Mr. Thurlow and Ms. Charbonneau. Resolution C- 157 -13 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT leave be granted to introduce By -law 2013 -053, being a by -law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a special meeting held on the 30th day of April, 2013; and THAT the said by -law be approved. . -• /_1L1T17i•IVI� Resolution #C- 158 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:08 p.m. "CARRIED" MUNICIPAL CLERK May 13, 1 a) Bob Stevens — Decorative Display for Bowmanville (Correspondence Item D -6) SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE MAY 13, 2013 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee dated January 22, 2013 (Copy attached) 1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated March 13 and April 10, 2013 (Copies attached) 1 - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated April 3 and May 1, 2013 (Copies attached) 1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated April 18, 2013 (Copy attached) 1 - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated April 22, 2013 (Copy attached) 1 - 6 Chris Darling, Director, Development Review and Regulation,, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority ( CLOCA), advising Council that on February 20, 2013, the CLOCA Board of Directors adopted the following resolution pertaining to CLOCA Environmental Assessment Review Fee: "THAT Staff Report #5112 -13 be received for information; THAT the fee schedule, as outlined in Attachment 1 of SR #5112 -13, be approved; THAT the approved fee schedule be phased in over a one year period; THAT CLOCA staff report back to the Authority Board in February 2014 advising of any concerns or issues that have been raised by proponents; and, THAT CLOCA staff advise stakeholders and watershed partners of the new fee schedules for planning and regulation services for their information." Summary of Correspondence -2 - May 13, 2013 -7 Deborah Bowen, Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on April 24, 2013, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Revised Energy From Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee (Host Community Agreement Committee) Terms of Reference: "a) THAT the revised Terms of Reference for the Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee be approved; and b) THAT a copy of Report No. 2013 -WR -5 of the Commissioner of Works and the revised Energy From Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington." 1 - 8 Deborah Bowen, Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on April 24, 2013, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Highway 401 Improvements from Courtice Road to the Durham Regional Boundary (East Townline Road) Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study — Request for Evaluation of Lambs Road Interchange: "a) THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to identify and evaluate one or more design alternatives which would consider a new interchange at Lambs Road and remove the Bennett Road interchange as part of, or as an addendum to, the Environmental Assessment (EA) study; b) THAT staff be authorized to request a Part II Order to elevate the EA study if the issue is not addressed in a manner satisfactory to .the Region; and c) THAT a copy of Joint Report No. 2013 -J -13 be forwarded to the Minister and Ministry of Transportation and Municipality of Clarington." Summary of Correspondence -3 - May 13, 2013 1 - 9 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding copies of the following documents, in accordance with the Notice of Approval to Proceed with the Undertaking regarding the Amended Environmental Assessment for Durham and York Residual Waste Study, Condition 3 Public Record: • Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated April 10, 2013, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the February 2013 Complaint and Inquiry Logs (MOE File No. EA- 08 -02) • February 2013 Durham York Energy Centre Call Centre Log • February 2013 Durham York Energy Centre Project Team Log • February 2013 Durham York Energy Centre Website Traffic Report • Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated April 15, 2013, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the Third Party Independent Audit Report ( #2) (MOE File No. EA- 08 -02) • April, 2013 — Audit, Durham York Energy Centre, Construction Phase Audit, EA File No. 04 EA -02 -08 (Third Party Audit Report No. 2); and advising that the documents are also available on the EFW project website at http: / /www.durhamyorkwaste.ca /project /efw- committee.htm. 1 - 10 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, forwarding copies of the following documents, in accordance with the Notice of Approval to Proceed with the Undertaking regarding the Amended Environmental Assessment for Durham and York Residual Waste Study, Condition 3 Public Record: • Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated April 25, 2013, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the March 2013 Complaint and Inquiry Logs (MOE File No. EA- 08 -02) • March 2013 Durham York Energy Centre Call Centre Log • March 2013 Durham York Energy Centre Project Team Log • March 2013 Durham York Energy Centre Website Traffic Report Summary of Correspondence -4 - May 13, 2013 ® Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated April 30, 2013, with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional Clerk, regarding Submission of the 2012 Annual Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Reports (MOE File No. EA- 08 -02) • 2012 Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report • 2012 Annual Surface Water Monitoring Report; and advising that the documents are also available on the EFW project website at http: / /www.durhamyorkwaste.ca /project /efw- committee.htm. - 11 C. Bandel, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on May 1, 2013, Regional Council received for information Council's correspondence requesting the Durham Region Works Committee to provide the minutes of the Energy From Waste Advisory Committee (EFWAC) (Ministry of the Environment) to all Members of Regional Council and to Members of Clarington Council within one week of the meeting. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, advising that nominations are being accepted for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, an award established in 1973 to honour Ontarians who, through exceptional, long -term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to community life; indicating that nomination forms are available on -line by visiting the Ministry's website at www.ontario:ca /honoursandawards or by calling 1 -877= 832 -8622; and, encouraging members of the public to nominate a deserving citizen in the community. The deadline for receipt of nominations is July 17, 2013. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk to place information on the Municipal website) Summary of Correspondence -5 - I May 13, 2013 D - 2 Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario (TESL), requesting the week of October 20 to 26, 2013, be proclaimed "English as a Second Language Week" in Clarington; and, inviting Members of Council to participate in their annual conference "Merging and Emerging Pathways through Language" to be held October 24 to 26, 2013 providing professional development for educators, administrators, students and volunteers who work with immigrants, refugees, citizens and visitors making it possible for them to learn the English language. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 3 Margaret Grosso, Information & Services Assistant, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario, requesting that the month of June be proclaimed as "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" to help raise awareness of the work the Association provides on behalf of those with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their - families to improve the quality of life of children, youth and adults with spina bifida and /or hydrocephalus through research, awareness, care and advocacy. (Motion to Proclaim) D-4 Sue MacLeod, Associate Campaign Director, United Way Durham Region, advising of the 2nd Annual Durham Waterfront Ride "Ride with the Mayors" event on Sunday, May 26, 2013; indicating that there are a number of routes varying in length heading east on the Waterfront Bike Path; that the main starting point will be Lakeview Park in Oshawa with a secondary starting point at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex; that all cycling groups will have leaders to guide their ride and the event will kick off "Bike Month" in Durham Region; and, advising that the organizers are working with the City of Oshawa, Durham Tourism and the Regional Municipality of Durham to ensure the event's success. (Motion to approve provided the organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit from the Engineering Services Department) Summary of Correspondence -6 - May 13, 2013 D - 5 Randy Tamlin expressing concern with the applications submitted by William Daniell, Elizabeth Daniell and Green Martin Holdings regarding a proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By -law Amendment to permit 18 residential units; stating that it is his contention that appropriate notification had not been provided to the neighbourhood; indicating that area residents are vehemently opposed to the plan as submitted due, in part, to increase in traffic, elimination of greenspace, and proposed design and property values being inconsistent with existing homes on the street; and, requesting the opportunity for a "public meeting" to address their concerns to Council. (Motion to advise of actions taken with respect to Report PSD- 033 -13) D - 6 Robert L. Stevens requesting that a decorative display be installed on the south side of Highway 401 at the Liberty Street interchange to recognize Bowmanville; indicating that he has an artist's concept of what the proposed display could encompass; and, that he will donate $10,000 towards the project as a legacy for his 80 wonderful years in Bowmanville. (Motion for Direction) I -1 St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday January 22, 2013 6:00 p.m. — St. Marys Cement Plant, Sowmanville Attendees: Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association Dave Veenstra, Port Darlington Community Association Leslie Dunn, Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association Cristina Hodgins, Human Resources, St. Marys Cement Fabio Garcia, Operations Manager, St. Marys Cement Ruben Plaza, Environmental Manager, St. Marys Cement Michael Smith, Quarry Manager, St. Marys Cement Wilson Little, St. Marys Cement Rick Rossi, Port Darlington Community Association Martin Vroegh, Corporate Environment Manager, St. Marys Cement Cindy Strike, Municipality of Clarington Willie Woo, Member of Municipality of Clarington Council Regrets: Kim Lendvay, MOE Adoption of Agenda Moved by, Leslie Dunn seconded by Willie Woo. CARRIED 2. Adoption of a) Notes from September 18, 2012 Meeting There were no errors or omissions identified in the meeting notes. Moved by Willie Woo, seconded by Leslie Dunn. 3. Community Concerns a) Received by St. Marys and the Municipality of Clarington St. Marys received 19 complaints in 2012. Slastine- Dust Plume Noise Other Total Q1 2 0 2 2 0 6 Q2 1 0 0 1 0 2 Q3 1 2 0 1 1 5 Q4 0 0 1 0 5 6 St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Page 2 DRAFT Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Since our last CRC meeting we had 6 complaints . ® 5 complaints regarding bad odor ( 3 in November & 2 in December) ® 1 complaint regarding plume received throught the MOE b) The Smell comes from Impurities in the lime stone. We in talks with our blast company to see the possibility of having a neutralizing agent added to the blast. We have been monitoring the smell in the last 3 months, when monitoring we go in to the area the wind is blowing (used monitors). We continue research the different monitoring/ tracking system available which may assist us. c) Plant Noise , we try to manage the noise of the drills , we will continue to look For improvements . Noise monitoring was done 2 years ago. The test is made periodically. In order to assist us we ask when we receive a noise related complaints that it be specific as where is the noise coming from and what the noise is. Ongoing dialogue with community over blast - related issues (Odor, Dust, Noise ) 35 30 25 N 20 CL E 15 0 U 6 10 5 0 Community Complaints Log 2009 2010 2011 Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec - 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 o Blasting Ei Dust ❑Plume Noise ia Other ❑Total 2 St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 4. St. Marys Operations Report Monitoring stations Information presented by St. Marys is based on the following monitoring stations: Page 3 Sam le Station Location Monitor, SMC1 OPG PM 10 BAM ,Dust fall Jar A Hutton Transport PM 10 Hi Vol, Dust Fall A Relocated Quarry North East PM 10 Hi Vol, Dust Fall B Cedar Crest PM 10 Hi Vol Dust Fall C Cedar Crest (MOE location Dust Fall Jar SMC 2 Cove Road PM 10 BAM , Dust Fall Jar ►: - . ly PM 10 monitoring results Sampling stations SMC 1 & SMC 2 are PM 10 BAM continue samplers. Sampling stations A and B are PM 10 hi vol samplers that run every six days. There are dust fall jars in locations SMC1, SMC2, A, B & C. 3 St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Page 4 DRAFT Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Dust fall monitoring results Two exceedances occurred in the last quarter of 2012 The dust fall station SMC 1 (OPG) had one exceedance. It registered a value of 10.88 g /m2 in 30 days (limit is 7 g /m2 in 30 days). This was caused by agricultural activities close to the sampler and not by plant operations. The dust fall station C (Cedar Crest MOE) had one exceedance. It registered a value of 10.34 g /m2 in 30 days (limit is 7 g /m2 in 30 days). The sample was considered invalid because it was contaminated with leaves and organic matter. Stack emissions St. Mary's operations released -5,082 tonnes of S02 between January 1 and December 31, 2012 compared to the annual allowance of 2,808 tonnes. The Company used allowances from previous years to cover the emissions of 2012. M Ki 8000 — 7000 6000 5000 C 4000 ® 2;808 F� 3000 2000 1000 0 - S02 2012 ❑ Allowances S02 2012 M Ki St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 5 St. Mary's operations released 3,291 tonnes of NOx between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 compared to the annual allowance of 2,553 tonnes. The Company used allowances from previous years to cover the emissions of 2012. Blast monitoring 5000 - 4500 25,584'.' 261227 — 25000 4000 20000 3500 � 0) 3000 . 2;553 d r 2500 I..e 2000 10000 7; 1500 5000 1000 500 t O Allowances NOx 2006 -2012 0 NOx 2012 0 Allowances NOx 2012 Blast monitoring We had 1 exceedance between January 1 and December 31, 2012 for air vibration ( 129 dbl). No exceedances on ground vibrations in 2012. b) Dock • Continue to application of dust suppressant on open face of fuel piles • Petcoke piles are covered with tarps • Maximum height of petcoke stockpiles is .10 m • Uploading vessels should be stopped with winder velocities over 40 km /hr and from direction of concern Dock activities continue under existing operating procedures. C) Plant Production Schedule Quarry operations are currently in levels 1 and 2. Quarry just entered annual shutdown is estimated to last 4 weeks ( January 20 to mid February) will continue to hall Aggregate until the startup. 5 30000 25,584'.' 261227 25000 20000 � r d r 15000 O 10000 5000 0 0 NOx 2006 -2012 O Allowances NOx 2006 -2012 We had 1 exceedance between January 1 and December 31, 2012 for air vibration ( 129 dbl). No exceedances on ground vibrations in 2012. b) Dock • Continue to application of dust suppressant on open face of fuel piles • Petcoke piles are covered with tarps • Maximum height of petcoke stockpiles is .10 m • Uploading vessels should be stopped with winder velocities over 40 km /hr and from direction of concern Dock activities continue under existing operating procedures. C) Plant Production Schedule Quarry operations are currently in levels 1 and 2. Quarry just entered annual shutdown is estimated to last 4 weeks ( January 20 to mid February) will continue to hall Aggregate until the startup. 5 St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Page 6 DRAFT Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 5. Community Outreach St .Marys Cement to submit The Community Newsletter which will include information suggested in our previous CRC meeting b) Open House St. Marys is planning to hold a 2013 open house, will inform of date as soon its confirmed. Open house will not be held in conjunction with Doors open Clarington, as this cannot be coordinated until 2014. 6. Other Business a) CBM Aggregate expansion ( Bowmanville ) Company has submitted license at the beginning of November 2012and we have not yet received an update. The license is for authorization for exploration. We had the community information session this past summer b) Alternative Fuels The Appeal decision says that St. Marys Cement can go ahead with the demonstration project " for alternative fuels" No other business was raised. 7. Next Meeting Tuesday April 23, 2013 6:00 pm St. Marys Main Office 0 ufii►D1- IQ March 13, 2013 Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario Present: J. Witheridge, Chair Mayor A. Foster B. Seto M. Carleton C. Morgan J. Neal S. Laing G. Humes Regrets: J. Cashin -Oster M. Morawetz M. Speelman -Viney Staff. Julia Fielding, Executive Director V. Michalowsky 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:00pm. 2. Adoption of Agenda: Moved by: Mayor Foster Seconded by: G. Humes THAT the agenda be approved. MOTION CARRIED 3. Camp 30 Presentation — Faye Langmaid I -2 F. Langmaid gave the board a brief history of Camp 30. Camp 30 was closed as a private school due to a sewage overflow in the late 1990's; it was originally closed in 1979 but was reused after that for 30 years. In 2008 there was talk about getting demolition permits. F. Langmaid and M. Rutherford - Conrad were working together to save some of the buildings that had not been taken off the municipal register: 6 buildings are still on the register. Ryerson University wanted to use the site for a project and had a study done to find out potential uses for it. None of the potential uses suggested were for a museum and instead as a living site. However if there is no support from the province and the federal government then there is no going forward. In 2008 Council said it would support National Designation of Camp 30. Additional research on the Boys Training Camp and the architecture is wanted. F. Langmaid stated that the only one that has the ability to save the buildings is the Province. There is work being done to form a foundation, not to designate the buildings but to at least keep them on the municipal register. Designation will wait until the Province recognizes the heritage designation. The owner of the Camp 30 property sees the area as a potential subdivision. This has not been approved by Council. 4. Announcements Regrets: J. Cashin -Oster M. Morawetz M. Speelman -Viney 5. Approval of February 13 Board Meeting Minutes Moved by: G. Humes Seconded by: M. Carleton MOTION CARRIED 6. Executive Director's Report: The Executive Director introduced a new, efficient format for her reports. Her priorities for the year were listed as being: • Understanding framework • Staffing issues: more interpreters, programmer on maternity leave, etc. • Strategic plan: collection issues, etc. • Better budget analysis: a monthly and yearly analysis, evaluating events. • Improve audience relationships: there are already big improvements here — 1100 people at the March Break OPG Day. • Alternate funding streams Performance Measures ( "priorities ") for 2013 in four categories: financial, visitors, product, and organizational capacity Quarter 1 "priorities" virtually completed. Visitors: Working on a membership plan, need a target. The Executive Director would like a plan completed by May. Email marketing has become an option. A Meet the New the Executive Director event for board and members is being planned. Museum events will be evaluated by the end of the year. Product: The Archivist has been spoken to about looking up collection policies and guidelines, and deaccessioning. A timeline /plan is going to be put together. The Archivist will come to the May or June meeting to present. Organizational Capacity: Training of some of the board is in the works. There is a strategic planning goal for the end of the year. A new Programmer has been hired for the maternity leave and has made a big impact within her first two days. Moved by: G. Humes 7. Correspondence None. 8. Reports: a) Treasurer Seconded by: Mayor A. Foster MOTION CARRIED 1. G. Humes says that the Executive Director has a keen sense of numbers. They are in the process of going through budget lines and understand that there is a pressure on revenue. There will be enough to cover expenses but the museums needs to find alternative revenue /funding sources. By next month we will have more to show. Moved by: Mayor Foster Seconded by: C. Morgan MOTION CARRIED b) Point Person Reports None. 9. Business Arising: a) OMA webinar feedback — Task Force (J. Witheridge) 1. OMA Webinar Feedback OMA webinars have been attended last 2 Thursdays and one tomorrow. The Executive Director, The Chair, M. Morawetz, Mayor Foster, and the Archivist will be attending. OMA says an ad -hoc committee is too "wishy- washy" and suggested. changing the term to "task- force," which should be comprised of board members, staff and opening it to anyone who wants to help, i.e. members. The size and composition of the task -force will depend on the task. 2. Task -Force THAT we establish a Task -Force to prepare for the Board's approval a new Vision and Mission Statement for Clarington Museums and Archives. The task -force will have three sessions starting the week of March 25th. The first session will include as many board members who can attend, full time and /or part time staff members, key volunteers, members and other people who may provide input into the process. The task -force will then break into groups to edit, refine and polish parts of the document. This will be the second series of sessions. At the last session, the groups will get together again to present, defend and edit their work in preparation for board approval. The task -force will report at the May 81i' Board meeting for board consideration and approval. Moved by: Mayor Foster Seconded by: G. Humes There is a very large discussion between board members about how to facilitate the task -force motion by the Chair. Debates about whether a facilitator will be needed or not, or if it a facilitator is important enough to pay for takes up most of the discussion. Other issues brought up were discussion about the deadline and pushing it back for more time, taking out the second line in the mission statement so a facilitator would not be needed at all and focusing more on the mission statement in general. A task -force meeting for any Board Members who can make it was arranged for March, Wednesday the 27th from 5:30pm until 7:00pm to discuss the Chair's motion and ideas. MOTION CARRIED. 10. New Business: a) EIIT Rate (J. Fielding) The issue is all sorted now. It was put on the agenda because the Executive Director had talked about an option but has been offered a lower rate which she accepted. The museum is now being associated with a non - profit rate rather than the municipal rate. b) Kirby Church This was also presented by F. Langmaid at the beginning of the Board Meeting. There are two buildings in the way of the Hwy 407's plamled path. 1909 Bloor was a smokehouse that would go nicely with the potential Pioneer Village. We don't have a lot of space to move any buildings there; more land would need to be purchased. The MTO will accept any interesting proposals for possible funding. C. Morgan asked if the Kirby Church is still owned by the Church.. F. Langmaid said it was. There may be a possible problem of purchasing the church because the United Church will never "abandon" a church. c) Alfie Shrubb Run and Ribfest THAT the Executive Director and James Campbell of the VAC work together on a joint Alfie Shrubb Project. Moved by: J. Neal Seconded by: S. Laing MOTION CARRIED d) Bobbie Burns Robbie Burns figures are not definite. Almost $5000 in costs, revenue came in at about $2000. There was already a suspicion there of money being lost for the event. Discussion need to be had later on about what the mission of the Robbie Burns event is: to get the word out or to make money. 11. Date and Place of Next Board Meeting: The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clarington Museums and Archives will be held on April 10, 2013 at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre at 7:00 p.m. 12. Adjournment: THAT the meeting adjourri at 9:10 pm. Minutes for the March 13, 2013 meeting of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board have been accepted and approved on Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board Executive Director, Clarington Museums and Archives April 10, 2013 Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario Present: J. Witheridge, Chair M. Morawetz J. Cashin -Oster S. Laing M. Carleton M. Speelman -Viney G. Humes C. Morgan J. Neal Regrets: Mayor A. Foster Staff: J. Fielding, Executive Director V. Michalowsky 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:00pm. [B.Seto came in at 7:02pm] 2. Adoption of Agenda: Moved by: M. Morawetz Seconded by: M. Speelman -Viney THAT the agenda be approved. MOTION CARRIED 3. Announcements a) S. Laing introduced Gail Berry, who acts as the overseer of the garden volunteers, to make a presentation on the museum gardens. [J. Cashin -Oster came in at 7:05pm] Gail has been working on the garden since July 2010 and has developed a 5 year plan. As of right now there are 20 people working as garden volunteers. The goal for 2013 is to work on the herb garden and the vegetable garden and enlarge the flagpole garden. Currently there is about a 60 hour time commitment per week; this adds up. to just short of 1000 hours each gardening season. Gail hopes to acquire a gardening student from UOIT to oversee and take over more of the heavier tasks. She would also like to encourage more in memoriam plantings and expand corporate sponsorships. Gail suggested that more garbage receptacles and signage in certain areas would be a great idea and to continue working on the windowsill plantings and hanging baskets. Eventually she would like to work up the back lane leading from the house to Sarah Jane; 80% of people walk through that area. The suggestion of letting funeral homes know that we do in memoriam plantings was brought up. Discussion about how long until the gardens would be ready to have weddings in followed. S. Laing announced that the Friends of the Museum voted on the previous Monday to donate $500 to the gardens. b) The Chair announced that G. Humes was in the Toronto Star for cleaning up King Street. c) Next exhibition (5 Women and Their Diaries) opened the following Saturday. The opening was a free event on the Saturday at Clarke. The exhibit will be open Thursdays and Saturdays until June. d) The museum now has $40 000 to plant a living wall at Clarice from Trillium Foundation. An event for cutting the sod, etc. should be planned. e) The Kirby Book Sale is now open. f) The Chair made an announcement about a course coming up. There is also an information session about "Meet the Funders" coming up. The Executive Director would like two people to go to divide and conquer. J. Cashin -Oster suggested prior research on the funders participating to know who would be best to talk to. On May 15t" there is a fund development strategist for small businesses seminar in Toronto. M. Speelman -Viney says this is a great opportunity. 4. Approval of November 21st Board Meeting Minutes Moved by: C. Morgan Seconded by: J. Cash-in -Oster MOTION CARRIED. 5. Executive Director's Report: The Executive Director discusses the progress through the four categories from her first report: Financial, Visitors, Collections and Organizational Capacity. The Executive Director has added a new column marked "Progress" to show whether she thinks the goal will be achieved or not. Financial: Discussion on why we do not have a business or charitable number as yet and how to get one ensued. THAT we seek a business number or a CRA charitable number as soon as possible Moved by: M. Speelman -Viney Seconded by: J. Cashin -Oster MOTION CARRIED Visitors: The Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre has 1800'visitors in March. Everything is going well and is on its way to reaching the goals. Collections: The Executive Director would like. Charles to come talk at the next meeting. The Collections teams need to meet by the end of April. Organizational Capacity: The Museum has hired two new interpreters and will be having two training days in April. THAT the Executive Director's report be accepted. Moved by: B. Seto Seconded by: M. Speelman -Viney MOTION CARRIED 6. Correspondence Ontario Street School is having a fun fair and would like a donation. The Executive Director is going to say yes to this request. The Clarington Library sent a report on its digitalization program. The first batch is almost done and will be doing a presentation in Oshawa soon. Moved by: M. Morawetz 7. Reports: a) Treasurer's Report (Grant) Seconded by: S. Laing MOTION CARRIED Pay for part -time staff was higher, especially in December, and with Jennifer's maternity leave; events needed to be covered by part -time staff. There is an increase in gift shop sales: $800 last year to $1000 this year so far. Moved by: J. Cashin -Oster Seconded by: G. Humes MOTION CARRIED b) Director Signing Rights (Executive Director) THAT the Executive Director will be added as a signatory on the account. MOVED BY: M. Carleton Seconded by: G. Humes MOTION CARRIED c) Camp 30 (The Chair) The Chair had an idea and is of two minds about the future of Camp 30. He thinks that Camp 30 is very important to the community but the Government seems to think it is too expensive. The Chair's idea is to tear down most of the buildings and build a park. However, before tearing down the buildings to hold a "Paint Camp 30" event and have artists in the community paint canvases of the buildings. Then create an app to look up Camp 30 from a QR code, as an example. This will essentially make an electronic way of saving the Camp. C. Morgan wants a model of Camp 30 built. Multiple members stated there is already a model of Camp 30 at the Bowmanville Museum. M. Speelman -Viney doesn't think the buildings should be torn down, and doesn't know why that must be a part of the plan. The Chair says we could leave out the tearing down but definitely have the painting done. There is still no word about the National Designation. ACO people don't want all the buildings torn down: will want at least 5 or 6 saved. The Executive Director says staff at the museum has no more capacity to create an event that large and need to focus on the museum first. Lots of discussion ensued about the position of the municipality. S. Business Arising: a) Task Force Reports Membership (B. Seto): The new price structure for memberships has been given out. Benefits have been increased. A new separate family pass has been added also. There are some errors in the hand -out to be corrected. B. Seto would like to add the Board Members names to certain letter heads. The Chair thinks the mission statement is more important to be included on letters. Focus on people who are receptive to membership is important. The Executive Director thinks it is all about relationship - building, especially with the corporate members. Need to get membership back on track and keep members in line for renewals, etc. A newsletter is important. May is Membership Month. Moved by: J. Neal Seconded by: M. Morawetz MOTION CARRIED Property and Projects (M. Morawetz): M. Morawetz is deferring hers until the next meeting. Kirby Church (J.Cashin- Oster): J. Cashin -Oster and The Executive Director met and say the revenues of the church pays for upkeep and creating revenues. Recommendations have been to either buy the church and continue running the book sale, or leave it and continue what we've been doing with it and look at it again down the road. The book sale is highly successful. G. Humes and M. Morawetz don't think we should shut down the book sale. Discussion about whether or not the current church volunteers will continue to volunteer if we buy the church. This is important because we do not currently have the manpower to fill their spots. Mission Statement (The Chair): Feedback from the last session impressed the Chair. The Board is ready to move on to stage 2. The next meeting will be April 17th from 5:30- 7:00pm. C. Morgan talked about vision versus mission statements, versus values. He had written a vision/mission statement for the museum himself that he requested to read. The Chair overruled this as out of bounds and will need to wait until the next Mission Statement session. Collections: S. Laing was given Collections. A new deaccession policy, etc. is needed. We are in the process of doing so. Work is being started on a deaccession process. Board approval is required by mid -May, and a Collections Committee is needed. C. Morgon, The Chair and M. Morawetz volunteered. 9. New Business: No new business. 10. Date and Place of Next Board Meeting: The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clarington Museums and Archives will be held on May Sth, 2013 at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre at 7:00 p.m. 11. Adjournment: THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:02pm. Moved by: J. Neal Seconded by: G. Humes MOTION CARRIED Minutes for the April 10, 2013 meeting of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board have been accepted and approved on Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board Executive Director, Clarington Museums and Archives 1 -3 Present: Sylvia Jaspers - Fayer, Chair Shea -Lea Latchford, Vice Chair Sally Barrie Councillor Partner Absent: Jennifer Forde Tim Hick Andrea Horgan Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk Jennifer Cooke, Manager of Communication and Marketing attended until 6:30 p.m.. 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Shea Lea Latchford THAT the minutes of the meeting of February 6, 2013 be approved. "CARRIED" (a) Maplefest Jennifer Cooke, Manager of Communication and Marketing was in attendance to discuss the set up and layout of the booth,which we will be utilizing at Maplefest. Jennifer advised that it is a double booth and individuals will be required to be available to man the area. She asked the Committee to think about what it is we want to communicate to the public. Set up will commence at 8:00 a.m. and the event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Usually, depending on the crowds, the booth is started to be taken down around 4:00 p.m. Jennifer indicated that she may need assistance with setting up of the tents. She requested that we advise her of anything we may need for our display, including preparation of brochures, etc. The Committee members agreed to be present during the following times: Shea Lea Latchford — 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, and at 4:00 p.m. Sally Barrie — 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Councillor Partner — 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon (tentative) Clarington Accessibility - 2 - April 3, 2013 Advisory Committee (b) Wilmot Creek Newsletter The "mock -up" of the Wilmot Creek newsletter was reviewed and it was suggested that future publications include a request for anyone wanting to volunteer with the committee. In this way, a volunteer base could be developed for us to call upon when required. (a) Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013 Information was provided on the Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013, presented by The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario in partnership with The Ontario Municipal Social Services Association. The Toronto session is being held on May 22, 2013 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. More detailed information will be provided to the Committee members. If anyone is interested in attending, please advise Patti Barrie. (b) Bowmanville Mall A concern has been brought forward about the back (south) entrance /exit door of the Bowmanville Mall not being accessible, as well as the public washroom. It was agreed that a letter would be sent to the owners of the Mall to bring this matter to their attention. Sally Barrie advised that Tracey Tyner- Cavanaugh, Accessibility Coordinator, has been seconded to Social Services for a one -year contract, commencing April 8, 2013. Sylvia Jasper -Fayer advised that at the Regional Chairs meeting held last week it was mentioned that nominations for the Accessibility Awards will be open in the near future and requested the members to be thinking about businesses to be nominated. (a) 222 King Street East The matter of the parking area at 222 King Street East was raised with the . building owner who was going to address it with the manager of the building. Sally will follow up. Clarington Accessibility - 3 - April 3, 2013 Advisory Committee (b) Accessible Pedestrian Signals Correspondence has been received from Joanne Lake, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that the Accessible Pedestrian Signals at Regional Road 57 at Highway 2 were energized on March 21, 2013. (c) Rogers TV Correspondence from Lisa McClean Stellick, Station Manager, Rogers TV Durham Region, addressed to Mike Finnegan, Chair, Durham Deaf Accessibility Committee was distributed. Lisa advised that the new Community Television Policy requires, as a condition of licence, licensees will be required to caption at a minimum 100% of original licensee - produced programming by the end of their next licence term. Rogers' licence in Durham Region will be up for renewal in 2014 and, depending on the length of the renewal, council meetings will be captioned by the end of the new licence term. Providing all conditions of the licence have been met, the CRTC typically renews BDU (broadcast distribution undertaking) licences for 7 years. (d) Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations The Municipal Clerk advised that staff will be attending two training sessions in the near future, Train the Trainer and Creating Accessible Documents, in order to ensure compliance with the legislation. (e) No Frills, Newcastle A'question was raised with respect to the west exit of the No Frills in Newcastle. The exit is for emergencies only, making it difficult for pedestrians to access the store from King Avenue. (f) Service Ontario Staff will follow up with the concern raised earlier with respect to the Service Ontario building located at the corner of King and George Streets in Bowmanville. • l The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A. Clarington Accessibility - 4 - April 3, 2013 Advisory Committee Moved by Shea Lea Latchford, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:58 p.m. "CARRIED" Chair Secretary i 1 1 Present: Sylvia Jaspers - Fayer, Chair Shea -Lea Latchford, Vice Chair Tim Hick Absent: Sally Barrie Councillor Partner Jennifer Forde Andrea Horgan Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk There being no quorum present, no official business was able to be conducted. To be considered at the next meeting. The Clerk's Department was advised prior to the meeting that Joe Dembe would not be in attendance. 11 • (a) Maplefest Shea -Lea Latchford and Patti Barrie advised that they would be arriving at 8:00 a.m. to assist with set up. The individuals with the service dogs will be in attendance from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Committee members are encouraged to assist throughout the day. (b) Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013 The Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013, presented by The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario in partnership with The Ontario Municipal Social Services Association on May 22, 2013 is free of charge. Syliva Jaspers - Fayer is planning on attending. Other members interested in attending are to advise Patti Barrie and they will be 'registered for the event. Clarington Accessibility - 2 - May 1, 2013 Advisory Committee (c) No Frills, Newcastle The review of the Site Plan in 2011 requested another entrance door on King Avenue in order to accommodate seniors and persons with disabilities who would be walking to the grocery store. There.was no new business included on the agenda. There was no Regional Update provided. (a) Emergency Exercise The Region of Durham is holding an emergency evacuation exercise on Wednesday, June 12 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex to test their evacuation procedures. Members of the committee are.welcome to volunteer for this event. (b) Pickering Accessibility Event The City of Pickering is hosting its 3rd annual Accessibility Awareness Event on Saturday, June 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. (c) Accessible Parking in Orono The Region of Durham has advised that the parking spot in front of the Patriot Antique has been measured; unfortunately there isn't enough room for a regular parking spot because of the fire hydrant and driveway. The Region will amend the parking by -law to extend the limits of the accessible parking to south of Park Street. Once completed, the contractor will be notified to paint the stall and install signage. Clarington Accessibility - 3 - May 1, 2013 Advisory Committee 6. PATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 commencing at-6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A. a` The meeting was adourned at 6:35 p.m. Chair Secretary 1 -4 Present: Mayor Foster Councillor Ron Hooper Len Creamer, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement Gabe Gagnon, Durham Regional Police Services Erin Gorman, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board Sheryl Greenham, MP O'Toole's Office Rolf Kluem, Durham Regional Police Services Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre Gord Weir, Director of Fire and Emergency Services Martin Wind, Durham Regional Police Services Also Present: Leslie Benson, Manager, Transportation and Design Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. 1. MINUTES Moved by G. Weir, seconded by L. Creamer THAT the minutes of the meeting held on March 21, 2013, be approved. Mayor Foster advised that holding this meeting at Dr. G.J. McGillivray school proved to,be too difficult, that Councillor Hooper was in attendance representing the business community and that the information regarding the citizen survey is not available at this time. -• -- • (a) Election of Chair and Vice -Chair Mayor Foster opened nominations for the position of Chair. Moved by E. Gorman, seconded by. G. Weir THAT Chris Newman be nominated for the position of Chair. Clarington Safe - 2 - April 18, 2013 Communities Committee Moved by L. Creamer, seconded by G. Weir THAT nominations be closed. Chris Newman accepted the role of Chair and assumed the position for the remainder of the meeting. The Chair opened nominations for the position of Vice - Chair. Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by S. Greenham THAT the election of the Vice -Chair be deferred to the next meeting. CARRIED (b) Graffiti — Canada Post Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement has forwarded information pertaining to the graffiti by -law to Canada Post and has requested a meeting with them to discuss the matter. (c) Parking Around School Areas Leslie Benson, Manager, Transportation and Design, was present to address this issue. She and Len Creamer are investigating the possibility of introducing Community Safety Zones with double fines around schools and are working on a publicity campaign. The Durham Regional Police and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers have been working cooperatively in enforcing the parking by -law in school areas, particularly in the afternoons when it is the worse. Leslie indicated that an all -way stop can be installed at Meadowglade /Prestonvale and Prestonvale /Glenabbey in an effort to slow traffic. It is anticipated that sidewalks will be installed on the east side of Prestonvale next year. A public meeting, as directed by Council, is being held on Thursday, May 16, 2013, to review options for alleviating traffic congestion at Dr. G.J. MacGillivray and Lydia Trull Public Schools. Durham Regional Police, Municipal Law Enforcement and school board representatives are requested to attend. Details of the meeting will be sent to committee members, with the hope that some members will be able to attend. It was agreed that we need to determine why parents are driving their children to school and get parent buy -in for making the school areas safe for all. Mayor Foster has a meeting with the school board trustees scheduled for June 4 at which time these issues will be discussed. Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Elementary School has been overcrowded and currently has 11 portables on site with an enrollment of approximately 900 Clarington Safe - 3 - April 18, 2013 Communities Committee students while the school was build on a lot sized for 600 students; WHEREAS the overcrowding of the school has led to traffic problems on Meadowglade Road and the surrounding neighbourhood streets; WHEREAS the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has indicated that it does not have the resources to participate in any solutions to provide for additional parking or kiss -n -ride areas; WHEREAS under the Planning Act, the municipality has no authority to regulate the number of portables; WHEREAS the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board intends to expand Dr. G.J. MacGillivray School to provide additional classrooms for all day kindergarten; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board be advised that the Municipality of Clarington is not prepared to issue site plan approval for additional classroom space until such time as the school overcrowding issue, reduction of the.portables on site and the on- street traffic issue has been addressed. MOTION WITHDRAWN (d) Pitch -In Week Chris has arranged for the Committee to have a table at the Pitch -In Week event taking place at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex tomorrow, Friday, April 19. Volunteer sign -up sheets will be available. A clean -up of the Farewell and Black Creeks is being undertaken on April 27 at 9:00 a.m. for anyone wishing to assist. Also, the Rotary Club is undertaking a clean up of Baseline Road and members are welcome to assist. Following Pitch -In Week, we will follow up with the Rotary Club and the Operations Department to determine if there is another area of the municipality where we could undertake a clean up. (e) Community Survey The survey that the City of Oshawa completed will be circulated to members and will be discussed at the next meeting. Clarington Safe - 4 - April 18, 2013 Communities Committee (b) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports Rolf Kluem advised of the following: • The police are seeing a downward trend in traffic accidents on King Street between Green Road and Liberty Street • The Bloor Street/Prestonvale area is getting very busy • A huge grow op ($2.7 million in plants) was discovered and dismantled • They are working with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission in the area • Police are increasing their Ride programs randomly throughout the year • June 10 has been tentatively set for the ground breaking ceremony of the new police station • Two sexual assaults have occurred recently ® An in -depth report on youth group homes has been prepared by a UOIT student working with the police; once it has been reviewed Rolf with advise of the findings (a) Emergency Preparedness Week Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by G. Weir THAT we request Council to proclaim the week of May 5 to 11 as "Emergency Preparedness Week ". ,.. T There was no business considered under this section of the agenda. r• The next meeting is scheduled to be held on May 16, 2013. Clarington Safe - 5 - April 18, 2013 Communities Committee Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by R. Kluem THAT the meeting adjourn. ::1yll Chris Newman, Chair Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk IM CLARINGTON AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 22 "d, 2013 REGRETS: STAFF: GUESTS: Brenda Metcalf Eric Bowman Don Rickard Councillor Partner Jenni Knox John Cartwright Tom Barrie Ted Watson Les Caswell Gary Jeffery, Mary Ann Found, Mark Bragg Faye Langmaid Councillor Woo, Dale Mountjoy, Sheila HalkCBOT Ted welcomed all to the meeting, everyone introduced themselves. Purpose: The purpose of the meeting was to provide comments on the Durham Draft Agricultural Strategy (presentation by Nancy Rutherford, Durham Region from April 11 th meeting). There have been three members of the agricultural community involved in helping Durham staff to understand the industry, Tom Barrie, Dale Mountjoy and Frazer Puterbough. The Durham Draft Agriculture Strategy is divided into 4 areas for the Action Plan; Nancy had. provided the comments from the consultations in Sunderland and Port Perry, The process for. the review was to examine the comments from these consultation sessions, provide any additional comments (not repeat) and then highlight the most critical ones. GENERAL COMMENTS Rely on GTA -AAC to do the agri -food asset mapping, which will provide the basis for an - economic development strategy (no need to duplicate), there may be a need to tease out the information specific to Durham. ® The #1 asset is: the land base and -the -soil, therefore Durham cannot afford to lose Prime Ag land. Unlike other Region's Durham has not pursued a full LEAR Study as outlined below. One of the goals of the Regional Official Plan is to conserve agricultural resources. Traditionally the Region has designated agricultural lands for protection in the Official Plan based on the soil capability for agriculture (Canada Land Inventory) information. Blocks of land containing soils with a high potential for agriculture were designated Prime Agriculture in the Regional Official Plan in accordance with the PPS. Lands designated included the extensive tracts of class 1 to 3 soils in the Region as well as contiguous areas of farming on class 4 soils. One of the criticisms of the approach to designate agricultural lands based only on soil capability information does not take into consideration other factors that affect the viability of the land for agricultural use. Factors such as existing land use, micro - climate, land use of surrounding parcels, land fragmentation, size of land holdings also affect the agricultural potential of an area. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington ' April 22 "d, 2013 An alternative evaluation system called the Land Evaluation and Area Review for Agriculture (LEAR) to identify Prime Agricultural Areas, to be designated in the Regional Official Plan would enable the Region to consider other factors in addition to soil capability for agriculture to determine potential for agriculture. The LEAR evaluation system model was developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). (Definition adapted from the Ottawa Carleton LEAR paper) In Durham there is a micro - climate area south of the 401 along Lake Ontario a LEAR would help identify this area as special. Also the lands known as the "Bowmanville Plain" the Lake Iroquois Beach lands between Bowmanville and Newcastle have their own special climate and characteristics; this is why the cash crops in this area are some of the highest producing on a per acre basis in Ontario. These are whitebelt lands and should not be identified for future urban expansion. A full LEAR study would also identify some lands between Courtice and Bowmanville which are currently identified as "Major Open Space" rather than Prime Ag. ATTRACTION, RETENTION & EXPANSION Agriculture Business Directory for the Region, it exists, it should be updated and maintained, is can be used as part of the economic development pitch for a "cluster" and to attract other agri -food processors and producers. Pilot projects with innovation and /or technology, partnerships with Durham College and research by the local agri- sector organizations, highlighting of these projects, support from Region in the building of the relationship with the agriculture community. Agriculture producers are often left with the impression that Sr. Management and Regional Council are not supportive. ® For Agri - product processing there is a need for infrastructure (access to water). Algoma was lucky in their siting and their well. OUTREACH & EDUCATION Support grassroots initiatives such as Durham Farm Fresh, Durham Farm Connections and other sector specific organizations that are carrying out research, providing scholarships. ® Durham College has land that could be used by them or in conjunction with OMAF for research, individual producers are also willing partners. The Region needs to support/facilitate long -term (more than 3 -5 year) research projects for food related crops as an economic development strategy. Provide Agriculture with the same type and level of support that the auto - sector has Teceived in the past. Could the Region provide land close to the lake for trials (e.g. in proximity to Courtice Pollution Control Plant). Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington April 22 " °, 2013 Is Regional Council aware /supportive of Agriculture and #1 economic driver in Region? Agriculture has been able to leverage $$ for research and economic development projects, limited funding goes a long way (typically 10:1). To get the Agriculture message out, public relations and communications should be a priority for Region. Hire a writer to research the story from the agri- producer (e.g. interview), write it up and tailor it for different media (newspaper, magazines, facebook, etc.) This could be accomplished through a partnership with Durham College for the journalism students. SUPPORTIVE POLICY ENVIRONMENT Impact of 407 on land values, tenure of land and destruction of business value needs to be addressed. Region supportive of the 407 as a highway and transportation corridor but also need to be cognizant of the impacts and supportive of the Agricultural sector in being fairly compensated for the loss that is occurring, to date there has been little support. ® Foster understanding of agricultural knowledge /impacts in all Regional Councillors and senior staff. Agriculture is first and foremost a business; the environmental farm plan is the same as HAACP and ISO certification. Farmers would love to hear "no you can't do that — there is a farm next door". Secondary uses have to be agriculture related, not just because somebody has land they do not know what to do with. Apply MDS in reverse, implement buffers and setbacks. Policy planners need to understand impact on agriculture producers, policy writers tend to protect against allowing things to happen rather than allowing for innovation and flexibility. LABOUR FORCE DEVELOPMENT ® Most agriculture sector organizations have scholarships, Cattlemen's, Soil and Crop, Sheep producers, Holstein Assoc., Simmental Assoc., 4-H, etc. Farming requires education, information technology know -how is key, and on -farm training is key. This is not your grandfathers farm, they are highly technical integrated operations operated by knowledgeable individuals. Profiling of agriculture careers by Durham Region Local Training Board is good. Support for Leadership Program for Young Farmers should continue as priority for Durham Region. ® Seasonality is an issue, workers from the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program are very sector specific, supportive policy for housing of seasonal workers is necessary. Preference of producers for off -shore seasonal workers is related to training for the long term, most seasonal workers come back year after year. As a business, farms have to have reliable and trained workers. Human resources management and having a knowledgeable staff are part of many farming operations. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington April 22nd, 2013 OTHER COMMENTS Government Services- meaning, ministry staff, regional, local and CA's have to be able to provide excellent customer service to the agriculture sector. Farmers are often frustrated by the overlapping rules. Ombudsman /Facilitator could be provided by the Region to help work through land severance, septic /well permits, health regulations, natural heritage issues, building permits, nutrient management and source water protection. Agricultural Best Management Practices- should have precedence over special interest groups. Before Regional Council considers endorsement of resolutions consideration should be given to impacts on the business or agriculture, refer resolutions to DAAC for input. Supportive Infrastructure- design roads for agricultural vehicles and all season access (eliminate half load season for agriculture related works). Respect bio- security signage, including by DPRS. Eradicate invasive species, dog strangling vine, phragmites, giant hogweed, wild parsnip, etc. along roadsides; the Region needs to take responsibility on their own lands to eradicate these to help stop the spread. John Cartwright moved for Adjournment. Next Meeting May 9th, 2013, 7:30pm, MTO staff will be present to discuss 407 issues. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington April 22 n°, 2013 Clarl"ngton Leading the Way REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 2013 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) FND- 008 -13 Financial Update as at March 31, 2013 (b) CAO- 004 -13 Customer Service Survey: Scope, Methodology and Timing 2. PRESENTATION OF PAM LANCASTER, STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN, REGARDING THE CLEAN WATER HEALTHY LAND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT THAT the presentation of Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician, regarding the Clean Water Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program Annual Report be received with thanks. 3. AN APPLICATION TO CREATE FOUR RESIDENTIAL LOTS ALONG WEST SIDE OF DRIVE •_• • • THAT Report PSD- 032 -13 be received; THAT the application to amend the Zoning By -law 84 -63 submitted by 2055979 Ontario Inc. continue to be processed, including the preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 032 -13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 Report #1 - 2 - May 13, 2013 4. PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 18 RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPLICANTS: WILLIAM DANIELL, ELIZABETH DANIELL AND GREEN MARTIN HOLDINGS LTD. THAT Report PSD-033-13 be received; THAT the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by William Daniell, Elizabeth Daniell and Green Martin Holdings Ltd. to permit 18 residential units be supported, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-033-13; THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by William Daniell, Elizabeth Daniell and Green Martin Holdings Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-033-13; THAT once all conditions contained in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT the By-law authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2009-0002 and the Municipality of Clarington be approved as contained in Attachment 6 to Report PSD-033-13; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-033-13 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-13 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 5. PORT GRANBY PROJECT END USE MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT Report PSD-034-13 be received; THAT Council endorse the expenditure of funds from the Port Granby Reserve Fund, up to a maximum of $10,000, to retain the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to undertake the Management Plan for the Port Granby Ecological Reserve; THAT Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-034-13 be forwarded to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, the Municipality of Port Hope, Erin O'Toole, M.P., Natural Resources Canada, the Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office, and the South East Clarington Ratepayers Association; and Report #1 - 3 - May 13, 2013 THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-034-13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER— SUMMER STUDENT THAT Report CLD-016-13 be received; and THAT the by-law appointing Mr. Eric Baird as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, attached to Report CLD-016-13, be passed. 7. TENDER CL2013-10, 2013 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - VARIOUS LOCATIONS THAT Report COD-014-13 be received; THAT Coco Paving Incorporated, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $1,624,957.94 (net of H.S.T. Rebate), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2013-10 be awarded the contract for 2013 Pavement Rehabilitation - Various Locations, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Engineering Department; THAT the funds required in the amount of $1,950,000.00 (which includes $1 624,957.94 for construction, tendering, design, contract administration, material testing, contingencies and net HST) be drawn from the following Engineering Department Capital Accounts: 110-32-330-83212-7401 (2013) $177627512.00 110-32-330-83212-7401 (2011 UECF) $347199.33 110-32-330-83212-7401 (2009 UECF) $153,288.67 Total funds required $179507000.00 and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. 8. REQUEST A PART II ORDER FOR THE PROPOSED HYDRO ONE TRANSFORMER STATION AT CONCESSION 7 AND TOWNLINE ROAD THAT Clarington Council request Hydro One and the Province of Ontario to conduct a Part II Order (a bump up) for the proposed Hydro One transformer station in the Northeast quadrant Concession 7 and Townline Road, Municipality of Clarington. STAFF REPORT #1 Meeting: COUNCIL Date: May 13, 2013 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: PSD- 035 -13 File #: PLN 29.8 Subject: INDUSTRIAL WIND TURBINES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD- 035 -13 be received; 2. THAT Council endorse the letter Mayor Foster (Attachment 3) sent to the Premier, Minister of Environment; Minister of Energy and Minister of Infrastructure; and 3. THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD- 035 -13 be notified of Council's decision. Submitted by: /J David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP .Director, Planning Services FL:DJC:SN 2 May 2013 Reviewed by: D Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 � � I 1.1 Council received Report PSD- 078 -10 (Attachment 1) in June, 2010. This Report outlines the application and study requirements for projects proceeding under the Green Energy Act. 1.2 Since the passing of the Green Energy Act, 2009, there has been significant opposition to wind turbines, in particular to the wind facilities over 50kW, also commonly called commercial wind farms and /or industrial wind turbine installations. The Premier in her recent throne speech acknowledged that there are issues with implementation of the Green Energy Act, that changes need to be made and that the lack of involvement by local municipalities is part of what will be examined. Specifically, the phrase, "but only if we have willing hosts ", has promoted some municipalities to declare themselves as "unwilling hosts" to industrial wind turbines. 1.3 Council at their meeting of April 28th, 2013 received and referred the delegation (Attachment 2) of Ms. Heather Rutherford of Clarington Wind Concerns to staff for a report. 1.4 , The purpose of this report is to address the implications for Clarington of what an unwilling host to industrial wind turbines resolution would be. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 The recent throne speech stated: "Your government intends to work with municipalities on other issues, too. Because communities must be involved and connected to one another. They must have a voice in their future and a say in their integrated, regional development. So that local populations are involved from the beginning if there is going to be a gas plant or a casino or a wind plant or a quarry in their hometown. Because our economy can benefit from these things, but only if we have willing hosts." 2.2 A representative of the Renewable Energy Facilitation Office (REFO) has indicated that the provincial government is looking at options to involve municipalities in the process, and currently there are discussions between ministries such as Municipal Affairs and Housing, Rural Affairs and Energy. 2.3 In 2012 the Provincial government took steps as a result of the Feed -in -Tariff (F(T) program 2 -Year Review to be more inclusive. Under FIT 2 (the updated FIT program) a new priority points system was introduced to priorize projects with demonstrated municipal support, local community and Aboriginal participation. Staff Report PSD- 040 -12 provided an overview of the rule changes. 2.4 The two large FIT contracts for wind farms in Clarington were under the original FIT offerings by Ontario Power Authority to developers /proponents in April 2009. There have been two additional offerings of large FIT contracts (Feb and July, 2011) but neither of these offerings included any offers for wind farm developers in Clarington. I Maw 2.5 The two Ontario Power Authority offered FIT contracts for industrial wind turbines in Clarington, are Clarington Wind Farm by Leader Resources and Ganaraska Wind Farm by ZEP - Sprott Power Corp. 2.6 For the past few years the proponents for these two projects have been proceeding through the process outlined under the Renewable Energy Approval process (see Attachment 3). Each of the proponents is now at Step Eleven. They have submitted their REA applications and all of the accompanying documentation to MOE and are waiting to hear if the documentation is complete. The status of each is posted on the MOE website as "REA Application Status: Received and screening for completeness" 2.7 Council has passed ten (10) resolutions regarding wind farms since January 2010. These resolutions: request the Provincial government to place moratoriums on wind development until the health concerns of people living in proximity to— industrial wind turbines and a determination of appropriate setbacks could be fully understood and addressed; highlight the inconsistency of locating wind farms on the Oak Ridges Moraine, an environmental sensitive geological landform protected by provincial legislation; and address the need for compatibility studies with the Port Granby Project. These resolutions have been provided to the Ministry of Environment along with the standard Municipal Comment form and a letter from Staff addressing technical concerns with the projects. 2.8 The Mayor has provided a letter (Attachment 4) to the Premier and Ministers of Environment, Energy and Infrastructure reinforcing Clarington's position that it is relying on the Ministry of Environment through its review to address the site specific issues with the two proposed wind farms in Clarington. The Mayor's letter has also been provided to the MOE Environmental Approvals Branch, who are responsible for reviewing the applications. 2.9 The REFO representative has verbally advised Staff that MOE will have to explain their decision when they make one as to how concerns raised by stakeholders have been. addressed by the proponents. 2.10 There is no confirmed timeline for a Large FIT application window for future contract offerings for wind farms. At this time, the REFO representative cannot answer how an "unwilling host" resolution would apply to future contract offerings. 3.0 COMMENTS 3.1 The Municipality's Strategic Plan 2011 -2014 includes "promoting economic development" as a strategic priority and specific objectives with regard to business and industrial park development, one of which is the Energy Park. The Strategic Plan also identified the "promotion of green initiatives" as a strategic priority including the creation of a culture of "going green ". In addition, the Plan identified the relationship with the Clarington Board of Trade as the economic development provider. 3.2 The passing of an all encompassing "unwilling host" resolution for industrial wind turbine installations would not be in keeping with the strategic priorities and objectives as outlined in the Strategic Plan. Further it could hinder the economic development work undertaken by the Clarington Board of Trade on behalf of the Municipality as outlined in their letter dated May 2, 2013 (Attachment 5). 3.3 Council's current position requesting a moratorium on industrial wind turbines until health concerns are more fully researched would seem to be consistent with the primary concern advanced by the Clarington Wind Concerns delegation at the April 28, 2013 Council Meeting. 3.4 Leader Resources and ZEP- Sprott Power Corporation received contract offerings from Ontario Power Authority under the initial FIT program. Staff are not familiar with the details of the contract and its conditions. It may be that cancellation of the contract by either party for reasons outside those stipulated in the contract would be subject to recourse through the court system. 3.5 The REFO office has already begun to address concerns for municipal involvement, local community and aboriginal participation during the 2012 review and new FIT 2 program rules. The REFO office did not offer an opinion on what further changes might result from the inter - Ministry consultation that is currently occurring. Staff note that the Premier's comments were made in the context of cooperation with municipalities on a variety of issues. 4. CONCURRENCE N/A 5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 The Mayor's letter to the Premier, with copies to the Ministers of Environment, Energy and Infrastructure clearly outlines the issues that Clarington has with the two proposed wind farms. The proponents as part of the MOE review will need to demonstrate that they have addressed these issues. MOE is also required, in their decisions on the applications, to include the rationale for their decisions. 5.2 It is recommended that Council endorse the Mayor's letter to Premier Wynne. This course of action has the benefit of reaffirming Council's concerns with regard to the potential health effects, set backs and the siting issues identified in relationship to the two wind farm applications that have been offered FIT contracts while not potentially hindering economic development initiatives that would be beneficial to the Municipality. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: x Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington x Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid Attachments: Attachment 1 — PSD- 078 -10 Attachment 2 — Heather Rutherford Delegation Attachment 3 — Renewable Energy Approval Process Attachment 4 - Mayor's letter to Premier Wynne and Attachment 5 — Clarington Board of Trade letter Interested parties Ms. Heather Rutherford, Clarington Wind Concerns Ed Morton C & K Lowerey Minister Jim Bradley Attachment 1 To Report PSD- 035 -13 Date: June 21; 2010 Resolution #: By -law #: N/A Report #: PSD - 078 -10 File #: PLN 29.10 Subject: GREEN ENERGY ACT RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following; 1. THAT Report PSD-078 -10 be received; and 2. THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD -078 -10 be notified of Council's decision. t Submitted by: .4Pe�_ Reviewed by: / y Lan ma' FCSLA, MCIP, cti g Directo of Planning Services FL/av June 10, 2010 ranklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO LiC 3A6 T (905)623 -3379 F (905)623 -0830 REPORT NO.: PSD-078-10 PAGE 2 1.0 PURPOSE: 11 At the May 31St meeting, Council requested: "That Municipal Staff provide a detailed report regarding wind turbine installations in the Municipality of Clarington, including the implications of the Green Energy Act upon Clarington residents." 1.2 While Council was specific in requesting information on wind turbine installations, the Green Energy Act involves other forms of green power generation and the information regarding the background and process are general to all the forms of green energy covered by the Act. As such the report includes additional information beyond potential wind turbine installations in Clarington. 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Ontario's Green Energy Act (G EA), and related amendments to other legislation, received Royal Assent on May 14, 2009. Regulations and other tools to implement the legislation- were introduced through the month of September, 2009. 2.2 A Renewable Energy Facilitation Office (REFO) has been created within the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The objectives of the Office are: a) to facilitate the development of renewable energy projects; b) to assist proponents with the approval processes and procedures, including public consultation, and c) to assist proponents of renewable energy projects with other potential requirements imposed by the Government of Canada. 2.3 The new Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process will support the Green Energy initiative and the Ontario Government's Climate Change Action Plan that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy generation and energy conservation and create thousands of green jobs in Ontario. Information on "Frequently Asked Questions" is available from the REFO office or on the website (Attachment 1). 2.4 The REA integrates provincial review of the environmental issues and concerns that were previously addressed through the local land use planning process (e.g. zoning or site planning), the environmental assessment process and the environmental approvals process (e.g. Certificates of Approval, Permits to Take Water). Municipalities no longer have an approval role for Green Energy projects, rather they have an information provision and commenting role. • r 1 + PAGE 3 3.1 Regardless of the renewable energy source (wind, solar, biogas and biomass, waterpower,'geothermal) used.to generate electricity most applications for an REA will require a core set of reports: ® a project description report; a construction plan report; a design and operations report; o a decommissioning plan report; and a consultation plan report. 3.2 Additional documents will be required depending on the project location, equipment or technology being used to generate electricity. Requirements for technical reports are identified for each type of renewable energy generation facility. Drafts of these documents, among others, must be made available to the public by the applicant at least 60 days prior to the date of their final public consultation meeting, which must occur prior to submission of an application for an REA. 3.3 Under the REA Regulation, the different types of renewable energy generation facilities are categorized by class. Each class of project has unique requirements based on their nameplate capacity. Nameplate capacity is the maximum rated output of a generator under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer. Generator nameplate capacity is usually indicated in units of kilovolt- amperes (M) and in kilowatts (kW) on a nameplate physically attached to the energy generator. Win4fACilitie Generating less than NO These turbines can generate enough or equal to 3 kW of energy to power your dishwasher and power. fridge. Generating more YES. However, the These facilities are sometimes called than 3 kW but less requirements are scaled "small wind" and could support from 2 to than 50 W. down to reflect the low 38 households, or supplement a small impact nature of the commercial operation. facility. Generating 50 kW YES These facilities could supplement larger and over. scale industrial needs or more households than "small wind" facilities. Solar Energy Facilities. Any size roof -top or NO. However most Residential uses such as domestic hot wall- mounted. facilities mounted on water, pools; Commercial use to feed buildings, may require a back into the grid. municipal building permit. Ground mounted NO These are typically found at hardware generating less than and outdoor stores, orequal to 10 W. REPORT NO,: PSD- 078 -10 PAG E 4 IEWABtrE REQUIRE RA:: " GEIRAL INFORMA710NINOTIS . S60 R(7 105 dBA 106-107' dBA Ground mounted YES The average power requirement of 5 to generating over 10 10 mid -sized homes is 10 kW. kW. Note: The Regulation does not contain provisions for ground mounted solar energy facilities based on soil classification (e.g, prime agricultural land). However, a directive issued by the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) for the Feed -in Tariff program instructs the OPA not to enter into contracts for ground - mounted solar photovoltaic facilities located on certain classes of prime agricultural lands and specialty crop lands. Bio-Energy Facilities Thermal treatment, YES. The requirements Other permits may be required for off -site anaerobic that must be met vary inputs (i.e. Restaurant - food waste). digestion, biofuel depending on the project _ combustion (e.g. location (e,g, on a farm), biodiesel), and feedstock material and size biogas: (e.g: greater or less than 500 kW). Water Power Facilities Wave energy, run NO. These projects Hydroelectric dams follow an entirely of the river. continue to require relevant different process. environmental assessment and approvals processes under the Ministries of the Environment and Natural Resources. 4.0 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO WIND TURBINES 4.1 The GEA sets out a number of classes for wind energy depending on the scale.of the development. Much of the municipal and public concerns have been with respect to large scale turbines, rather than for small or micro sized turbines. The setbacks under the GEA for large scale wind turbines are shown in Figure 1 below: Number of Wind Turbines Setback in metres (m) from closest Point of Reception corresponding to wind turbine Sound Power Levels in decibels (dBA). 102 dBA 103-104 dBA 105 dBA 106-107' dBA >107 dBA 1 - 5 turbines 550 m 600 m 850 m 950 m Noise study 6 - 10 turbines 650 m 700 m 1000 m 1200 m required 11 - 25 turbines 750 m 850 m 1250 m 1 1500 m 26 + turbines Noise study required r •• � • PAGE 5 4.2 Ontario Regulation 359/09 sets out the information requirements and processing requirements surrounding Renewable Energy Approvals for projects such as the large scale wind developments. Although noise and environmental studies can be required and mandatory minimum setbacks have been imposed; concern remains that the standards do not adequately address the human health concerns associated with wind farms. Separate requirements are also outlined for offshore wind projects, which are categorized as Class 5 Wind Facilities. An. Off -shore Wind Facility Report is required for any Class 5 Wind Facility, as per O. Reg. 359/09. 5.0 MANDATORY CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS 5.1 A component of the REA process is consultation with the general public, aboriginal groups and local municipality(s). A proponent must document what was learned through public consultation including how the project was changed in light of this information. 5.2 Public Consultation includes contact with landowners within 120 metres, a notice in the local newspaper and at least two public meetings. All of the studies and reports required as part of the REA process must be made available for public review prior to the last public meeting. Some small scale wind projects (generating less than 50 kW) are not subject to the public meetings or municipal consultation requirements of the Regulation. 5.3 Consultation with the municipality (or municipalities) is required for most renewable .energy projects and must begin at least 90 days prior to the date of the final public consultation meeting. This must also.be before the applicant submits an REA application. The Ministry of the Environment provides applicants with a form to document municipal feedback on matters related to municipal services and local infrastructure. The prescribed consultation form has two pages of questions for the Municipality to respond to. 5.4 The questions seek information regarding: • Roads (access, Traffic Management Plans); • Service Connections (location of service connections other than roads); • Facility Other (landscape design, emergency procedures, easements); and • Project Construction (site rehabilitation, locations of buried and above ground utilities, building code issues, natural and cultural heritage features). 5.5 The Municipality introduced a new fee for 2010 regarding the provision of comments and information for renewable energy projects. 5.6 Through the REA process, a proponent must consult, not seek approval from the Municipality. The only exception to this is when a renewable energy project requires the removal and use of aggregate materials. In this case, municipal approvals are sought for the aggregate license, not the REA. REPORT O i PAGE if 6.1 On April 8, 2010 Ontario Power Authority released the listing of contracts they have offered. The feed -in -tariff (FIT) administered by Ontario Power Authority is a straightforward way to contract for renewable energy generation. It provides standardized program rules, prices and contracts. Feed -in tariffs refer to the specific prices paid to renewable energy suppliers for the. electricity produced by the generating facility. The pricing structure provides a reasonable return on investment and is differentiated by project size and technology type. The FIT Program is for projects over 10 kilowatts; and the microFIT Program is for projects 10 kilowatts or less. 6.2 Three contracts were offered FIT contracts, that affect Clarington. ZEP Windfarm Ganaraska in the Orono area, Clarington Windfarm by Leader Energy and Hybridyne Solarfarm. The Hybridyne Solarfarm proceeded with a rezoning application in advance of the Green Energy Act being introduced. As such, the Municipality played a more significant role and have more knowledge of this project. 7.0 WIND TURBINE PROPOSALS iN CLARINGTON. 7.1 The Windfarms that have been proposed in Clarington have posted to their websites the area that they are studying (Attachment 2). The two windfarm projects have not to date consulted with the Municipality although we have been notified of their proposals. The ZEP Windfarm proponents held a public meeting in July 2009 in Orono. 7.2 The Clarington Wind Farm proposed by Leader Energy is for a 10 MegaWatt FIT contract which would be between 3 -5 turbines. While the study area identified is large, the specific location of the turbines has not been provided to the Municipality. 7.3 The Ganaraska Wind Farm proposed by ZEP is for a 20 MegaWatt FIT contract which is 6 -10 turbines. Again, the study area identified is large and the specific sites have not been provided to the Municipality, to date. 7.4 It is our understanding, the specific locations will not be made public until the 90 day REA consultation period is initiated, by the proponents. 8.0 HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO WIND TURBINES 8.1 , Public and Municipal Concerns with Respect to Renewable Energy Development Although there are a range of public concerns from aesthetic to environmental, one of the most prominent local concerns has been the impact of large scale wind turbines on. human health. In areas of Bruce and Dufferin Counties, where wind farms are already constructed, there have been a number of cases of `wind turbine syndrome', which has symptoms including: Loss of sleep or sleep disturbance, Headaches /migraines, REPORT NO.: PSD- 078 -10 PAGE 7 • Inner ear ringing or Tinnitus, • Dizziness, • Vertigo, • Blurred vision; • Heart palpitations, • High blood pressure, • Psychological stress, or • Gastrointestinal problems. Although the GEA includes setbacks of a minimum of 550 metres to sensitive receptors, members of the public concede that this distance is insufficient to combat known and unknown human health impacts. 8.2 In the past two years there have been three notable studies by medical professionals which has concluded that there are no known adverse health impacts from wind turbines, where the turbines have been properly sited: 1. "Wind Turbine Sound and Health Effects An Expert Panel Review" prepared for AWEA and CANWEA. 2. "The Health Impact of Wind Turbines: A Review of the Current White, Grey, and Published Literature" prepared by Chatham -Kent Public Health Unit. 3. "The' Potential Health Impact of Wind Turbines" prepared by the Chief Medical Officer of Health recently released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (Attachments 3 and 4). 9.0 CONCLUSIONS 91 The Green Energy Act and the related regulations, exclude municipalities (both upper and lower tier) from the approval process. Council could support or oppose a project by notifying the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in writing. Council can also express to the proponent their support or opposition to a project. 9.2 The municipal role is to provide the information required on the Consultation Form when requested. The Consultation Form is provided by the proponent as part of the REA process. The Municipality has set a $5,000 fee to prepare this information. To date, other than Hybridyne Solarfarm, no requests for information have been submitted to the Municipality. 9.3 The REA process is administered by the Renewable Energy Facilitation Office. The Municipality will continue to provide as much information to the public and assist the REA process as much as possible. Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid Attachments; Attachment 1 Frequently Asked Questions — Renewable Energy Approval: http: /Iwww.mei,gov.on,ca /en/ energy /renewable /index.php ?page =refo— office Attachment 2 — Windfarm Study Areas in Clarington Attachment 3 — AMO Policy Update — Wind Turbines Attachment 4 — Synopsis: http: / /wvvw.health.gov.on,ca/en /public /publications/ ministry_ reports /wind- turbinetwind_ turbine. pdf Attachment 1 To Report PSD- 078 -10 Frequently Asked Questions -- Renewable Energy Approval Why does the ministry believe a setback of 550 metres for wind turbines is a safe distance? • The minimum setback for wind projects of 550 metres will ensure noise levels do not exceed 40 decibels at buildings used by people, such as a residence. Forty decibels is approximately the noise level experienced in a quiet office or library. • The setbacks rise with the number of turbines and the sound level rating of selected turbines. For example, a turbine with a sound power level of 106 decibels has to meet a setback of 950 metres from the nearest receptor. • We're confident that the science around 550 meters is sound, We used the most conservative modelling available nationally and internationally, and our experiences in Ontario and that of other jurisdictions supports this. • Going forward, the Ministry of the Environment will develop the science to monitor and measure low frequency noise, as currently there are no established and accepted protocols, in the future, wind farm operators may be required, through conditions of the Renewable Energy Approval, to monitor and address perceptible low frequency noise once acceptable protocols for doing so have been established. Will renewable energy development be permitted in wetlands and other ecologically sensitive areas? • Protecting significant natural features such as wetlands and the hydrologic functions they support are important to this government. • The REA establishes clear rules to continue to protect significant natural feature§ and sensitive water bodies so that renewable energy project applicants know they must protect these important features and the hydrologic functions they support. • Renewable energy facilities will not be permitted in provincially significant wetlands in Southern Ontario or coastal wetlands. • In some instances a renewable energy facility may be permitted within 120 metres of provincially significant wetlands, but only if an environmental impact study demonstrates the ability to mitigate negative effects and is confirmed by the MNR. How will species at risk, birds and bats be protected? • The ministry is committed to ensuring that renewable energy projects are protective of the natural environment. • Existing rules under MNR's Endangered Species Act will remain. Applicants must obtain a permit under the Endangered Species Act from MNR should their project have the potential to negatively affect a species or habitat protected under the Act. • As part of the REA for most project types, a study of the potential impacts on wildlife habitat must be completed to the satisfaction of the MNR. • The proposed process integrates existing study requirements with provincial standards to ensure the natural environment is protected. How will the environment be protected now that the Environmental Assessment Act powers have been removed? • The new process integrates existing previous study requirements with provincial standards to ensure the natural environment is protected, • The Renewable Energy Approval process ensures transparent decision making and provides opportunity for public participation in the process, • The new process replaces what was largely a proponent driven environmental assessment framework and replaces it with clear provincial rules and requirements. How will the new approval process be any faster than the existing process? The ministry has introduced a streamlined approvals process and a service guarantee that bring with them greater certainty for developers who follow the rules. How will I be consulted if there's a project in my community? • The renewable energy approval process ensures transparent decision making and provides opportunity for public participation in the process. • Applicants must provide written notice to all adjacent land owners, as well as public notice within a 120 metre radius of the proposed renewable energy generation facility at a preliminary stage of the project planning, and post at least two consecutive notices in a local newspaper. • For most projects, applicants must also consult with local municipalities on specific matters related to municipal land, infrastructure, services and information and will be required to post a notice in a local newspaper of general circulation within the municipality where the project is located. • Once ready to submit the application for Ministry of the Environment review, the applicant will be required to hold at least two community consultation meeting to .discuss the project and its potential local impact. • Any required studies must be made available for public review 60 days prior to the date of the second or final community consultation meeting, • Municipal input is an important part of the REA process, and through a transparent decision making process local concerns can be addressed in a timely manner, How will Aboriginal communities be consulted and the impacts on their rights considered as part of the approval? • Aboriginal consultation will be mandatory for the applicant as part of the regulatory requirements for a Renewable Energy Approval. • While the Crown will delegate certain procedural aspects of consultation to an applicant, the duty to consult rests with the Crown. The Crown will work to ensure that the duty to consult is fulfilled prior to a project being eligible for approval. • During this process, aboriginal communities will have an opportunity to raise issues and concerns with the applicant and the ministry. • If the applicant has not already appropriately considered impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, the Director can direct them to go back and consult before accepting their application for review. • The Director will also consider the impacts of a project on aboriginal and treaty rights when setting conditions in the renewable energy approval. What role will municipalities have in siting wind turbine projects? • The ministry recognizes the importance of local decision making with respect to specific matters related to municipal land, services and information. • A proponent of a'renewable energy project will have to consult with local municipalities prior to applying for a Renewable Energy Approval. • The ministry has developed a template for this consultation, which the proponent will use to relay project specific matters raised by the municipality. This document is to be submitted to the ministry as part of the application. • The renewable energy approval process would ensure transparency of decision making and provide opportunity for municipal engagement in the process. How do I know if my project needs approval? • Wind power facility projects over three kW will require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA). The 'requirements that must be met to obtain a REA vary depending on the project's output (mW). For wind facilities generating between three and 50 M, known as small wind projects, requirements are simplified and there are no mandatory setbacks. Facilities mounted on buildings may require building permits. For further information, contact the local building permit department. • Solar power facility projects that are roof -top or wall - mounted solar facilities are exempt from a Renewable Energy Approval. Any ground - mounted solar facility capable of producing over 10 kW will require a REA. Ten kW is the average energy requirements of five to 10 households and uses a surface area of about 55 square metres. • Bio- energy power facility projects must use biogas or biomass source material as defined under the Electricity Act. 6io- energy projects that are located on a farm and are already subject to an approved Nutrient Management Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act are exempt from obtaining a Renewable Energy Approval. • Water power facility projects do not require a Renewable Energy Approval. The Water Power Class Environmental Assessment dated October 2008 is the source document for understanding the rules governing the development of water power projects. Water power projects must also obtain the existing permits and approvals from the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources. • For more information on renewable energy generation projects, and what is required for approvals, please contact the Renewable Energy Facilitation Office at REFO a(7.ontario.ca or 1- 877- 440- REF0(7336) or (416) 212 -6582. As a developer. do I have to send multiple applications to different ministries to get my project approved? • The Ministry of the Environment now has a single approval. The process integrates existing study requirements with provincial standards to ensure the natural environment is protected. • The Ministry of Natural Resources will continue to issue its approvals under its existing legislation but in a fashion that is coordinated with the Renewable Energy Approval providing clear guidance to help proponents through the process. • Though multiple approvals are being issued based on experience and mandates of various ministries there will still be a one - window approach for renewable energy project approvals through a facilitator's office. What happens to wind and other renewable energy projects that are part way through the current approval process? • It is proposed that projects currently holding all required approvals for their facility, such as a Certificate of Approval, will not require a Renewable Energy Approval and will not be subject to the new rules, unless or until an amendment to the Certificate of Approval is required. • The ministry recognizes that there are projects where substantial work has been done to date but yet all final approvals have not been obtained. • Projects that have an Ontario Power Authority contract and have issued a notice of Completion at the time of the regulation's proclamation continue with EA process and apply for a Certificate of Approval. These projects, however, must comply with the 550 metre minimum noise setback and the new property and road setbacks will apply. • Some projects — such as solar and biogas /biomass — do not require an environmental approval under the current rules, but will require a REA under the new rules. If these projects have an OPA contract and would have not been prohibited under municipal zoning prior to proclamation, they will be able to apply for a Certificate of Approval instead of a Renewable Energy Approval. • It is proposed that where projects that have ministry approvals (e.g., a Permit to Take Water or Certificate of Approval) will not be required to get a Renewable Energy Approval unless there is a need for a change to the approval or permit. What if I have a question about the application? Is there someone that I can contact for more information /assistance? • For more information, please contact the Renewable Energy Facilitation Office (REFO) by email: REFO(@ontario,ca, or by telephone: 1 -877-440-REFO(7336) or (416) 212 -6582 GANA27 &FORO ZEP Wind Farm Ganaraska Energy Farming Ontario Study Area Attachment 2 To Reuort PSD-078-10 �I KENDAL OWNALAND . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . NIT, Hybridyne Solar Farm LAKEON7'ARIO Clarington Wind Farm Leader Energy,ca -'-Y. Study Area 11 k1i"'A Ho AMO Policy Update — May 27, 2010 A„iti iatiun of \tunic iFmlititw of On6uia Wind Turbines Chief Medical Officer of Health Releases Review of Potential Health Impact of Wind Turbines A technical working group led by the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has just released a synopsis of existing scientific evidence on the potential health impact of noise generated by wind turbines. The results are of interest to the municipal sector because the working group sought to answer questions commonly raised by those concerned with perceived health effects of wind turbines such as: • What scientific evidence is available on the potential health impacts of wind turbines? • What is the relationship between wind turbine noise and health? • What is the relationship between low frequency sound, infrasound and health? • How is exposure to wind turbine noise assessed? • Are Ontario wind turbine setbacks protective from potential wind turbine health and safety hazards? • What consultation process with the community is required before wind farms are constructed? • Are there data gaps or research needs? The review concludes that while some people living near wind turbines report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, the scientific evidence available to date does not demonstrate a direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects. There was no support for claims that the noise, shadow flicker, electromagnetic fields, vibration, ice throw, or low frequency sound associated with wind turbines cause adverse health effects. In terms of the regulatory environment governing wind turbines (a synopsis of which is available under Policy Issues on the AMO website), the report found the 550 m setback is adequate but that community engagement deserves "greater attention in future developments ". Early engagement of the affected community at the outset of planning for wind turbines is important to not only address perceived health concerns about wind farms but also to address issues of fairness and equity, which also may influence attitudes about effects on health, AMO Contact: Scott Vokey, Energy Services Coordinator, email: svokey @amo on.ca, (416) 971 -9856 ext. 357 http J /vvw-w, amo, on.ca/AiN,f/Pri nterTeinplate. cfm? Section= Home &TEMPLATE= /CM(HT?vl... 6/1/2010 Attachment 4 To Report PSD-078-10 i 4--Acad Officcir of Fleall"In �CMOH) Ri�pol-i Mlay 2010 Summary of Review This report was prepared by the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CN10H) of Ont-mio in response to public: health concerns about wind turbines, particularly related to noise. Assisted by a technical working group comprised of members from the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (OAIIPP), the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care (MOHLTC) and several Medical Officers of Health in Ontario with the support of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH), this report presents a synopsis of existing scientific evidence on the potential health impact of noise generated by wind turbines. The review concludes that while some people living near wind turbines report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbanee1 the scientific evidence a� °ailable to date does not demonstrate a direct causal link between wind turbine noise and adverse health effects. The sound level from wind turbines at common residential setbacks is not sufficient to cause hearing impairment or other direct health effects, although some people may find it annoying, Introduction In response to public health concerns about wind turbines, the CMOH conducted a reviems of existing scientific evidence on t:he potential health impact of Kind ttu•bincs in collaboration and consultation with a technical worldng group composed of members from the OAHPP, ,NIOHLTC aiul COMOH. A literature search -was conducted to identify papers and reports (from 1970 to date) on Mnd turbines and health from scientific bibliographic databases, grey literature, and from a structured Internet search. Databases searched include _REDLINE, PubMed, Environmental Engineering Abstracts, Envi•ownertt Complete, INSPEC, Scholw's Portal tumd Scupus. Information was also gathered through discussions with relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of the EnAroiunent and the 1lhustry of Energy and Infrastnicture and Mth input protzcled by indi, -iduals and other organizations such as Wind Concerns Ontario. Irn general, published papers in peer - reviewed scientific journals, and reviews by recognized health authorities such as the World Health Organization («'HO) carry more weight in the assessment of health risks than case studies and anecdotal reports. The review and constilt ition with the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health focused on the following questions: • What scientific evidence is available on the potential health impacts of wind turbines? What is the relationship between wind turbine noise and health? • What is the relationship between low frequency sound, infrasound and health? • How is exposure to wind turbine noise assessed? • Are Ontario Mnd turbine setbacks protective from potential wind turbine health and safety hazards? • What consudtation process with the community is required before wind farms are constructed? • Are there data gaps or research needs? The following summarizes the findings of the review and consultation. , Wind Turbines and Health 2,1 Overview A list of tJte materials reviewed is found in Appendix 1. It includes research studies, review articles, reports, presentations, and websites. Technical terms used in this report are defined in a Glossary (Page 11). The main research data available to date on wind turbines and health include: • Four cross- sectional studies, published in scientific journals, which investigated the relationships between exposure to wind turbine noise and annoyance in large samples of people (3:51 to 1,918) living in Europe near wind turbines (see section 2.2), Published case studies of ten families with a total of 38 affected people living near wind turbines in several countries (Canada, UK, Ireland, Italy and USA) (Pierpont 2009). However, these cases are not found in scientific journals, A range of symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, were reported by these people, The researcher (Pierpont) suggested that the swnptolns were related to wind turbine noise, particularly low frequency sounds and infrasound, but did not investigate the relationships between noise and symptoms. It should be noted that no conclusions on the health impact of wild turbines can be drawn from Pierpont:s work clue to methodological limitations including small sample size, lack of exposure data, lack of controLs and selection bias, • Research on the potential health and safety hazards of %vind turbine shadow flicker, electromagnetic fields (EMI's), ice tlu•ow and ice shed, and structural hazards (see section 2.3). A synthesis of the research available on the potential health impacts of exposure to noise and physical hazards from wind turbines on nearby residents is found in sections 2.2 and 2.3, including research on low frequency sound and infrasound. This is followed by information on wind turbine regulation in Ontario (section 3,0), .und our conclusions (section 4.0), 2.2, Sound and Noise Sound is characterized by its sound pressure level (loudness) and frequency (pitch), which are measured in standard units known as decibel (dB) and Hertz (I -1z), respectively. The normal human ear perceives sounds W, frequencies ranging from 20Hz to 20,000 Hz. Frequencies below 200 Hz are commonly referred to as "low frequency sound" and those below 20Hz as "infrasound," but the boundary between them is not rigid. There is variation between people in their ability to perceive sound. Although generally considered inaudible, infrasound at high- enough sound pressure levels can be audible to some people. Noise is defined as an unwanted sotmd (Rogers et al.. 2006, Leventhall 2003), Wind turbines generate, sound through mechanical and aerodynamic routes. The sound level depends on various factors including design and wind speed. Current generation upwind model turbines are quieter than older downwind models. The dominant sound source from modern wind turbines is aerodynamic, produced by the rotation of the turbine blades through air, The aerodynamic noise is present at all frequencies, from infrasound to low frequency to the normal audible range, producing the characteristic "swishing" sound (Leventhall 2000, Colby ct al. 2009). Environmental sound pressure levels are most conunordy measured using an A- Nveight.ed scale. This scale gives less weight to very low and very high frequency components that is similar to the way the human car perceives sound. Sound levels around wind turbines are usually predicted by modelling, rather than assessed by actual tile asurerrrents. The impact of sound on health is directly related to its pressure level. high sound pressure levels ( >75dB) could result in hearing impairment depending on the duration of exposure and sensitivity of the individual. Current requirements for wind turbine setbacks in Ontario are intended to limit noise at the nearest residence to 40 dB (see section 3). This is a sound level comparable to indoor background sound. This noise limit is constktent with the night -time noise guideline of 40 dB that the 11.7orld Health Organizndon (WHO) Europe recommends for the protection of public health from community, noise. According to the WHO, this guideline is below the level at which effects on sleep and health occim However, it is above the level at which complaints may occur (FVHO2009). Available scientific data indicate that sound levels associated with wind turbines at common residential setbacks are not sufficient to damage hearing or to cause other direct adverse health effects, but some people may still find the sound annoying. Studies in Sweden and the Netherlands (Pedersen ct al. 2009, Pedersen and Waye 2008, Pedersen and NVaye 2007, Pedersen and Waye 2004) have found direct relationships between modelled sound pressure level and self reported perception of sound and annoyance. The association between sound pressure level and sound perception was stronger than that with annoyance. The sound was annoying only to a small percentage of the exposed people; approximately 4 to 10 per cent were very annoyed at sound levels between 35 and 45dBA. Annoyance was strongly correlated with individual perceptions of wind turbines. Negative attitudes, such as an aversion to the visual impact of wind turbines on the landscape, were associated with increased annoyance, while positive attitudes, such as direct economic benefit from wind turbines, were associated with decreased annoyance. Wind turbine noise was perceived as more annoying than transportation or industrial noise at comparable levels, possibly due to its swishing quality, changes throughout a 24 hour period, and lack of night -time abatement. 2,21 low Frequency Sound, Infrasound and Vibration Concerns have been raised about human exposure to "low frequency sound" and Infrasound" (see section 2.2 for definitions) from wind turbines. There is no scientific evidetce, however, to indicate that low frequency sound generated from wind turbines causes adverse ltbalth effects. Low frequency sound and infrasound are everywhere in the environment. They are emitted from natural sources (e.g., wind, rivers) and from artificial sources including road traffic, aircraft, and ventilation systems. The most common source of Wrasound is vehicles. tinder many conditions, low frequency sound below 40Hz from wind turbines cannot be distinguished from environmental background noise from the Mnd itself (Leventhal) 2006, Colby et al 2009). Low frequency sound from environmental sources can produce annoyance in sensitive people, and infrasound at high sound pressure levels, above the threshold for human hearing, can cause severe car pain. There is no evidence of adverse health effects from infrasound below the sound pressure level of 90dB (Leventhal) 2003 and 2006). Studies conducted to assess wind turbine noise indicate that infrasound and low frequency sounds from modern wind turbines are well below the level where known health effects occur, typically at 50 to 700. A small increase in sound level at low frequency can result in a large increase in perceived loudness, This may be difficult to ignore, even tit relatively low sound pressures, increasing the potential for annoyance (Jakobsen 2005, Leventhall 2006). A Portuguese research group (Alves - Pereira and Castclo Branco 2007) has proposed that excessive long- term exposure to vibration from high levels of low frequency sound and infrasound can cause whole body system pathology (vibro- acoustic disease). This finding has not been recognized by the international medical an(] scientific community. This research group also hypothesized that a family living near wind turbines will develop vibro-acoustic disease from exposure to low frequency sound, but has riot provided evidence to support this (Alves - Pereira and Castelo Branco 2007). 2.2.2 Sound Exposure Assessment little information is available on actual nneasurements of sound levels generated from wind turbines and other environmental sources. Since there is no widely accepted protocol for the. measurement of noise from wind turbines, current regulatory requirements are based on modelling (see section 3.0). 2.3 Other Potential Health Hazards of Wind Turbines The potential health impacts of electromagnetic fields (E'Us), shadow flicker, ice throw and ice shed, and structural hazards of wind turbines have been reviewed in two reports (Chatham -Kent Public Health IT 2004; Rideout ct d 2010). The following summarizes the findings from these reviews, EMFs Rind turbines are not considered a significant source of EI.1F exposure since emissions levels around wind farms are low.. • Shadow Flicker Shadow flicker occurs when the blades of a turbine rotate in sunny conditions, casting moving shadows on the ground that result in alternating changes in light intensity appearing to flick on and off. About 3 per cent of people with epilepsy are photosensitive, generally to flicker frequencies between 5- 3011z. Most industrial turbines rotate at a speed below these flicker frequencies. • Ice Throw and Ice Shed Depending on weather conditions, ice may form on wind turbines and may be thrown or break loose and fall to the ground, Ice throw launched far from the turbine may pose a significant hazard. Ice that sheds from stationary components presents a potential risk to service personnel near the wind farm. Sizable ice fragments have been reported to be found within 100 metres of the wind turbine. Turbines can be stopped during icy conditions to minimize the risk. • Structuralhazards The maximum reported throw distance in documented turbine blade tailtu•e is 150 metres for ali entire blade, and 500 metres for a blade fragment. Risks of turbine. blade failure reported in a Dutch handbook range from one in 2,400 to one in 20,000 turbines per year (Brawn of al 2005). Injuries and fatalities associated with wind turbines have been reported, mostly during construction and maintenance related activities. Wind Turbine Regulation in Ontario The ministu of the Environment regulates wind turbines in Ontario. A now regulation for renewable energy projects came into effect on September 24, 2009. The requirements include mitutntnn setbacks and community consultations. 3.1 Setbacks Provincial setbacks were established to protect Ontatians from potential health and safety hazards of Nvind turbines including noise and structural hazards. The minimum setback for a wind turbine is 550 metres from a receptor. The setbacks rise with the number of turbines and the sound level rating of the selected turbines. For example, a wind project with five turbines, each with a sotmd pourer level of 1070, must have its turbines setback at a minimum 950 metres from the nearest receptor. These setbacks are based on modelling of sound produced by wind turbines and are intended to limit sound at the nearest residence to no more than 40 dB. This limit is consistent Arith limits used to control noise from other environmental sources. It is also consistent with the night -time noise guideline of 40 dB that the World Health Organization (R'HO) Europe recommends for the protection of public health from cor ununity noise. According to the WHO, this guideline is below the level at which effects on sleep arid health occurs. However, it is above the level at which complaints may occur (WHO 2009). Ontario used the most conservative sound modelling available nationally and internationally, which is supported by experiences in the province and in other jurisdictions (MOE 2009). As yet, a measurement protocol to verify compliance with the modelled limits in the field has not been developed. Tlie Kitustry of the Environment has recently hired independent consultants to develop a procedure for measuring audible sound from wind turbines and also to review low frequency sound impacts from wind turbines, and to develop recommendations regarding low frequency sound. Ontario setback distances for wind tw -bine noise control also take into account potential risk of injury from ice throw and structural failure of wind turbines. The risk of injury is minimized with setbacks of 200 to 500 metres. 3.2 Community Consultation The Ministry of the Environment requires applicants for wind turbine projects to provide written notice to all assessed land owners within 120 metres of the project location at a preliminary stage of the project planning. Applicants must also post a notice on at least two separate days in a local newspaper. As well, applicants are required to notify locid mtuticipalities and any Aborigutal comniututy that may have a constitutionally protected right or interest that could be impacted by the project. Before submitting an application to the Ministry of the Environment, the applicant is also required to hold a minimum of two community consultation meetings to discuss the project and its potential local impact. To ensure informed consultation, any required studies'must be made available for public review 60 days prior to the date of the final community meeting. Following these meetings the applicant is required to submit as part of their application a Cpnsulwtion Report that describes the.comments received and how these comments were considered in the proposal. The applicant mast also consult directly with local municipZlit.ies prior to applying for a Renewable Energy Approval on specific platters related to municipal lands, infrastructure, and sen-rices. The b ° °linistry of the Environment has developed a template, which the applicant is required to use to document project- specific matters raised by the mwiicipality. This must be submitted to the ministry as part of the application. The focus of this consultation is to ensure important. local service and infrastructure concerns are considered in the project. For small kind prgjocts (under 50 kW) the public meeting requirements above are not applicable due to their limited potential impacts. Conclusions The following are the main conclusions of the review and consultation on the health impacts of wind turbines: • lfihile some. people living near wind turbines report symptonis such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, the scientific evidence available to date sloes not demonstrate a direct causal link between Nvind turbine noise and adverse- health effects. • The sound level from wind turbines at comiuon residential setbacks is not sufficient to cause hearing impairment or other direct adverse health effects. However, sonic; people might find it annoying. It has been suggested that annoyance tnay be a reaction to the characteristic "swishing" or fluctuating nature of wind turbine sound rather than to the intensity of sound. • Low frequency sound and infrasound from current generation upwind model turbines are well below the pressure sound levels at which known health effects occur. Further, there is no scientific evidence to date that vibration from low frequency wind turbine noise causes adverse health effects. • Conunurdty engagement at the outset of planning for wind turbines is important and may alleviate health concerns about -wind farms. Concerns about fairness and equity may also influence attitudes towards Nvind farms and allegations about effects on health. These factors deserve greater attention in future developments. The review also identified that sound measurements at residential areas around wind turbines and comparisons with sound levels around other rural and urban arras, to assess actual ambient noise levels prevalent in Ontario, is a key data gap that could be addressed. An assessment of noise levels around wind power developments and other residential environments, including monitoring for sound level compliance, is an important preregtasite to making an informed decision on whether epidemiological studies looking at health outcomes will be useful. 10 Glossary A- weighted decibels (dBA) The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using an A- weighted litter. The A- woighled filter de- emphasizes the very low avid very high frequencies of the sound in amanter similar to the frequency response of the human Car. Decibel (dB) Unit of measurement of the loudness (intensity) of sound. Loudness of nonnal adult hurnan voice is about. 6040 dB at three feet. The decibel scale is a logarilhtrtic scale and it increases /decreases by a factor of 10 from one scale increment to the next. adjacent one. Downwind model turbines Downwind model turbines have the blades of the rotor located behind the supporting tower structure, facing away from the wind. The supporting tower stntctuure blocks some of the wind that blows towards the blades. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) Electromagnetic fields are a combination of invisible electric and magnetic fields. They occur boat naturally (light is a natural form of EMF) and as a result of human activity. 'dearly all electrical and electronic devices emit sonic type of EME Grey literature Iaformation produced by all levels of government, academics, business and industry in electronic and print formats not controlled by commercial publishing, i.e., where publishing is not the primary activity of ltic producing body. Hertz (Hz) A unit of measurement of frequency; the number of cycles per second of a periodic waveform. Infrasound Commonly refers to sound at frequencies below 20IIz. Although generally considered inaudible, infrasotuld at high- enough sound pressure levels can be audible to some people. Low frequency sound Commonly refers to sound at frequencies between 20 and 200 IN. Noise Noise is an umwant.ed sound. Shadow Flicker Shadow, flicker is a result of the sun casting intermittent• shadows from the rotating blades of a wind turbine onto a sensitive receptor such as a window hi a building. The flicker is clue to alternating light. intensity between the direct beam of sunlight and the shadow from the turbine blades. Sound Sound is wave -like variations in air pressure that occur at frequencies that can be audible. I1 is characterized by its Loudness (sound pressure level) and Pilch (frequency), which arc rneasutred in standard units known as decibel (0) attcl Ilertz (Ilz), respectively. The normal human ear perceives sounds at frequencies ranging from 201Iz to 20,000 llz. Upwind model turbines t`pwhid model turbines have the blades of the rotor located in front of'the supporting tower structure, similar to how a propeller is at the front of an airplane. Upwind turbines are a modern design and are quieter than the older downwind models. Wind turbine Rind turbines are large tossers wil.h rotating blades that uise wind to generate electricity. M Appendix 1: ,List of Documents on Wind Turbines Journal Articles and Books Brian IIG J, et al. IIandboek risicozonering windhu•bines. Netherlands: SenterNovem; 2005. .iakobsen J. Iturasound emission from wind turbines. J Lott F7-eq A —'bile Yib Active Conn•. 2005;'.'.1(,3):145.155. Keith SE, Michau(I DS, Bly SHE A proposal for evaluating the potential health effects of wind turbine noise for projects under the Canadian Ettvirorunentat Assessment Act../ Loin Treq Xoise Vih Active C onhvt. 2008-)27(4):2.53-265. Leventhal) G. Infrasound from wind turbines: fact, fiction or deception. Can Acoust. 2006;34(2) :29 -36. Pedersen E, Hallberg LR --If, 'Waye ICI'. Living in the vicinity of wind turbines: a grounded theory study. Qual Res Rsychol. 2007;4(1- 2) :49 -63. Pedersen E, Larsman P. The impact of visual factors on noise annoyance. among people living in the vicinity of wind turbines, JFvvi.ron Psychot. 2008;28(1):379 -389. Pedersen E, Persson Waye K Wind turbines: low level noise sources interfering with restoration? En iron Res Lett, 2008;3:015002. Available from: littp: //ti %i•w. lop. org /EJ /article /17#8- 932 (i /3/l/015002/er18_1_015002.I)df, Pedersen E, Persson Waye K. Wuid turbine noise, annoyance and self - reported health and well-being in different living environments. Occup F.nc;iran Alert. 2007;64(7):4804 Pedersen E, vial Glen Berg F, Bakker R, Bouma J. Response to noise from modern wind farms in The ' cthcrlands.' JAcoust Soc Am, 2009;126(2) :634 -43. Pedersen E, Waye KP. Perception laid annoyance clue to wind turbine noise —a close- response relationship. . JAconst ,Snc Ana.2004;116(6):3460 -70. van den Berg GR Effects of the wind profile at night, on WIWI turbine sound. J Sound Vila. 2004;277(4- 5):955 -970. Available from: http: /,iwwnv. nowap.co.uWdo&N%-indnodse.pcdf. Grev Literature Chatham -Kent Public 11", th Unit. The health impact of wind turbines: a roview of the ccuront while, grey, aril published literature. Chatham, ON: Chatham -Kent Mtunicipal Cotuicil; 2008 [cited 2010 Mar 5]. Available from:. http:l /�v� +env. �iind- works, org�irge'dliri>inestF [ ealth° i�, 20and' Y, 20�Z' ind4k, 20by` �20C- KoN?OHealih;'�CC?OUnit.pclf. Colby NVD, Dobie R, Leventhnll G, I pscomb D11, McCunnoy RJ, Seilo MT, et al. Wind turbine sound and hcalt.h effects. An expert,panel review: American WLrul Energy Association & Canadian Wind Energy Association; 2009 [cited 2009 Dcc'21]. Available from: htl. p:/,/ Nvwwcanwea. ca/ pdf/ t. tilkwiiiM ll ind_Turbine_Sottnd_anci_Health_ Effects.pdf. Rideout K, Copes R, Bos C. «md turbines and health. Vancouver: National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health; 2010 Jan [cited 2010 Afar 51. Available from: litip: / /wv « r•.neceh,ca/ filesA i' ind_'Mrbiines_Jarutary_2010.pdf. Wind turbines and Health: a review of evidence. Toronto: Onia rio Agency for Health Protection and Promotion; 2009 [cited 2010 Mar 51. Available from: http: /;'iv.vw.oahpp.ca/ resources/ doc( unernta ipresentatiounsP200Jseptl0/ Wind %201'ubincs%20!i 2OSept %2010° /a2O2OO9.pdf. ' Emironmentaul Protection Agency, Office of Water. Auxiliary and supplemental power fact sheet: vdnd turbines. Washington, DC: Environmental Protection Agency; 2007 [cited 2010 Jan "r ]. Available from http:/AN7ww.epa.gov/ owon/nntbhvind_ final. pdf. 12 Leventhall G, PeIinear P, Benton S. 'A review of published research on low frequency noise and its effects. London, England: Department for Envirorunern, Food and Rural Affairs; 2003 [cited 2010 Afar 5J. Contract No.: EPG 1/2/50. Available front: http : / /www.defrt.goieukJenvironmen(/quality/ noiseJreseare10ot N,frdgtieney /docwiicii s/ lowfr'egnoise.pdf, Minnesota Department of health, Environmental Health Division. Public health impacts of wind.turbines. Saint Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security; 2009 [cited 2010 Mar u1. Available from: ht.tif: / /energyfac ilities,puc. state. mn. us/ doctmlentsii' ublic% �?UlIealth° 4i ?OInrpacis °�tLOoln�`?0�i'ind %?0 R u, bines ,0/6205.22.090rft20Revised.p df. National Research Council, Committee on Em iromnen(al Impacts of Wind- Energy Projects. Environmi,ntai impacts of wind- energy projects. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2007. Ontario. Ministry of the Emdronment. Frequently asked questions: renewable energy approval. Toronto: Queen's Printer for Ontario; 2009. 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Available from: http: / /www.sust diiabilit y- unsm.ciVotrr- wbrk.litml. 13 Attachment 2 To Report PSD- 035 -13 Good Evening Mayor Foster, and members of Council, I am here tonight on behalf of Clarington Wind 'Concerns — a grassroots organization representing the concerns of hundreds of residents who stand to be directly impacted by the two industrial wind turbine projects currently under, development in our community. Over the past three years, I have made several delegations regarding these projects, and I would like to begin by offering my thanks to you, our Council, for your support and for the work that you have done on our behalf during this time. Many of you have attended the public meetings that we have hosted to hear from our knowledgeable guest speakers, some who are experts in their field and some who are folks like us who have unfortunately learned first hand about the negative impacts of wind turbines on rural communities. You have also attended the meetings hosted by the proponants, and have heard first hand from the hundreds of residents who have very real concerns about these projects. Many of them are here tonight to show their support. You took the time to learn more about our concerns and the potential impacts of these projects. You listened, you took action, and for this we say Thank you. When I drafted my letter to council, I was unaware of the letter that Mayor Foster had written to Premier Wynne last week to point out the specific concerns that the Municipality has with the two wind turbine projects being developed. Having now seen a copy of this letter I wish to congratulate you on your efforts, as the points you made are definitely a step in the right direction. However, I have come before you again tonight because we hope that you will extend your support a little further in making a formal statement to the province that Clarington outright opposes the construction of these wind projects. We encourage you to pass a resolution declaring Clarington's position regarding wind turbines: that we are currently "not a willing host ". Under Premier McGuinty, rural Ontario was scolded for its opposition to wind turbines, and told that NIMBYism would not be tolerated. That serious risks to health and the environment would be the only valid reasons to stop a project. An astounding amount of evidence has been presented -to the province to show that without a doubt building these wind projects only 550m from residential homes will cause harm to both. Despite many opportunities to make changes, McGuinty's government failed to do so, citing the importance of shutting down coal plants despite any real evidence that building wind turbines would help them to achieve that goal. But change in leadership has brought us a new Premier - Kathleen Wynne. She has expressed interest in working with local governments, and has demonstrated an awareness of the problems in rural Ontario by appointing herself as Minister of Agriculture. In fact, I am here tonight because during her first throne speech in February, new Premier "Wynne acknowledged that with the Green Energy Act "they didn't get it perfect the first time and changes need to be made. She argued that Ontario can benefit from things like industrial wind farms, "but onl if we have willing hosts " -a direct quote from the speech. Shortly afterwards, the Municipality of Wainfleet passed a motion to declare their community an unwilling host for wind turbines. Since that time over a dozen other communities have followed suit, including Prince Edward County, Norfolk County, Huron East, North Perth, Saugeen Shores, and even our neighbours in the City of Kawartha Lakes under a motion made by councillor Heather Stauble. These 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. For three years we have watched as a growing number of doctors, from around the world have released findings to support our position that the minimum setback distance allowed in the province's Green Energy Act is not protective of human health, and should be at least several times larger. We heard the decision of the Environmental Review Tribunal which stated that the evidence it had viewed showed that wind turbines can be harmful to human health when built too closely, and encouraged that more research be conducted to determine setbacks. We- have read the documents obtained through Freedom. of Information requests which show that the Province has ignored the pleas for help from hundreds of people in Ontario who are already living near wind turbines who are suffering grave health problems since the turbines began - some who have walked away from their homes as a last resort. We have watched as Health Canada announced there was sufficient evidence to fund a health study to look at the health impacts of wind turbines, with findings to be released later next year. We have been presented with studies from independent property assessors which indicate that properties near wind farms have seen reductions in value from 20 -50% or have become altogether unsellable. We read with interest the report of the Grey -Bruce medical officer of health Dr. Hazel Lynn. Her 18 month literature review at the request of local residents living in and around wind turbines in the Kincardine area. Dr. Lynn reviewed all of the most widely cited studies from around the world involving wind turbines and Her report directly contradicts Chief Medical of Health Dr. Arlene King's 2010 findings which recommended that no further research be undertaken. which the Ontario government has widely used to justify its wind turbine policies and regulations. By declaring Clarington an unwilling host - you would be reaffirming the support that you have already shown for our position over the past three years. - You would be agreeing that there are some serious gaps in the science and that you are not ready to subject your residents to wind turbines until thorough health studies are conducted to prove a safe setback distance. - You would be acknowledging that the residents of our community stand to lose a great' deal of their property value and that this may ultimately affect the Municipality's tax base. - You would be stating that Municipalities deserve more power to make decisions about projects that affect their residents and their lands. And you would be reminding the Province that they have yet to take ANY meaningful action on the requests that you have already made to them. We ask you to take action now, because to do otherwise, would mean that we are a "willing host community", and that we find the terms that the Province has provided us with are acceptable. Our reluctance to welcome turbines into our community under the current regulations has nothing to do about being opposed to green energy, or being "anti- wind ", or NIMBY's. It has everything to do with protecting our health and the, quality of our lives, as well as the financial security of our families and community. We are `unwilling" to compromise when it comes to these principles for we have too much at stake. In closing, I urge you one again to send Premier Wynne a message by passing the following resolution: WHEREAS there are two (2) proposed industrial wind projects in the Municipality of Clarington (Ganaraska Wind Farm, and Clarington Wind Farm) and 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 Municipality of Clarington -has received a clear message from its residents that they are not willing to host industrial wind turbines; AND WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of Clarington has taken a consistent position on the issue of industrial wind turbines; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington declares that it is 'not a willing host'; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, Minister of Energy, Minister of the Environment, Minister of Agriculture and Food, Minister of Rural Affairs, Doris Dumais, Director of Environmental Approval and Service Integration Branch of the Ministry of the Environment, MPP John O'Toole, MP Erin O'Toole, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). THANK YOU Heather Rutherford Attachment 3 to Report PSD-035-13 Developing a Renevtable Energy Project Under the Renewable Energy Approval From Start to Finish Step One Pre-REA Planning a) Developer finds potential project location and creates initial project ,plan. . b) Developer is encouraged to contact local stakeholders, including municipalities, and d isCUSS the planned project to. get feedback on the proposal. c): Developer finalizes location. d) Developer applies for FIT contract- e) if the project meets the necessary requirements, including available capacity' a FIT contract is offered. fj Developer accepts FIT contract- g) Developer finalizes grid connection plans vrith the applicable distributorilransmi[tter. step Tvio Developer provides copy of draft Project Description Report to MOE and obtains list of Aboriginal communities to be consulted throughout the REA process. Step Three Developer initiates REA consultation process and provides notification of the project and of an initial public meeting to municipal stakeholders, Aboriginal communities and the general public at least 30 days in advance of initial public meeting. Developer begins aboriginal consultation process- Developer provides murfilcipal consultation form and draft Project Description Report to the municipality at [east 30 days before initial public, meeting., and draft Project Description Report online and in paper copies to the public and Aboriginal communities. Step Four Developer initiates any other relevant approval processes (e.g. federal approvals, MNR Species at Risk avork, etc-) Step Five Developer holds first public meeting at least 30 days after providing notice. Step Six Developer, taking feedback from initial meeting into account, begins refining project plans and doing studies to ensure that the project andards. meets health, environmental and safety sL Developer contacts the municipality (and others-,) to gather information about a) natural heritage features and water bodies near the project location and b) cultural heritage and archaeological records (!Jevelopers are strongly encouraged to initiate this contact as early as possible in the development process, ideally at Step Tvtlo). Excerpt,, from RenewcL-4e Energy Development: A 61.1fde for Munietpalffies Step Six Consultatfon with all stakerk-4ders continue on an ongoing basis (C-ontInued) throughout the profect design. process. -stop Sown Wind project developers- a-u--publish a drat site plzin by providing notification of the proposed turbine layout to municipal stakeholders, Aboriginal cornmuniffes and the general public; Step Eight Developer provides a copy of all draft reports and studies (except the Consul(at.lori Report) to the municipality at. [eat 9,0 diays in advance- of the final public meeting_ Step Nine Developer -provides coples of all draft reports., studies and NINR and MTC confirri-iation letters (except the Consultation Report) online- and in paper COPWS for PLINIC review at least 60 d,-,4ys in advi-Ince of the final public meeting. sto-p Developer holds final public meeting aria will, it ne4c"Cnsafy, revise its draft reports in preparation for making its application for the REA_ Stop Eleven REA application Is submitted arid, if cornpleter accepted by the MOE. $tesP TWelve WE C0111111011ces tecrinical review ana. po-sts notice of the application on the EBR for additional comment for a period of 30 clays- Wiffiin 10 days. of the EEC R notice, the developer must post all application i ni, I Verials on Its unfil MOE mak-`s decision. The developer must also publish notice of Its application in a newspaper. Step. Thirteen M provides REA decision to developer - if aKiroved, with anV conditions that may apply.. The applicant. or a third party may appeal the REA deci-sion to trtc-, Environmental Reviev TrIbonal witmin 15 days of the issuance of the decision notice. Step, Fifteen Posqt-REA Approval a) Developer recefvess- notice to proceed from 0PA_ b) Developer owains z-110 olheir newssary regolatoFy- and oleddeal approvals., C) Developer obtains bullding permit from municipality, d) Developer constr=ucts project, e) Project starts commercial operation. A copy of the full document can be obtained on-line at http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/docs/en/O.N9126-MEI-Guidance-Brochure9 Attachment 4 to Report PSD- 035 -13 Kyn�.f.ro nu va �4y! nnRJ ® J 00_Tr�A ,l���RAtlll ViiJF� R3� Mayor Adrian Foster April 22, 2013 Premier Kathleen Wynne Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 l L' APR 2 4 2013 ILITY OF OL NII�( TON l.lA � . _ Re: Wind Farin Applications within the Municipality of Clarinaton In 2009, FIT contracts for 2 industrial wind turbine projects were issued for projects in the Municipality of Clarington, ZEP near Orono and Leader Energy in Port Granby. It was difficult to determine the ultimate siting of the turbines. because of the vast size of the study areas involved. In fact, the two study' areas overlapped. The firms involved in the PIT contracts have followed the process set out by the R.EA office and are now in the final stages of their submissions, When the locations of the And turbines were determined, we noted obvious gaps in the siting criteria as set out in the Green Energy ActAn the case of the Port Granby project,•we have residents that are now faced with development of industrial wind turbines concurrent with and adjacent to Port Granby, a part of the Port Hope Area Initiative. This is a $1.3 billion federal project involving the relocation of low level radio- active waste, The Municipality has a legal agreement'with the federal government for the relocation of this waste and has been working with the residents and federal government through the Environmental Assessment and licensing hearings by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for this project since 2001. The community has reluctantly accepted this project and are now ready to move forward, despite the stress and challenges of a 10 year construction project. When the wind farm was considering this location there was little regard for the Port Hope Area Initiative, the proximity to the waste site and the cumulative negative impacts on the residents. The second wind farm in Clarington is near Kirby /Orono on the Oak Ridges Moraine. The siting of the turbines places 2 on Class 1 Landform Conservation Areas and 7 on Class 2 Landform Conservation Areas, The Municipality of Clarington was a major supporter of conservation of the Oak Ridges Moraine in our 1996 Official Plan which pre -dated the passing of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, which we also supported. Both the Municipality and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority question the location of industrial wind turbines on the resources the Provincial government is protecting through other legislation. .,...page 2 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L10 3A6 T(905)623-3379F(905)623-2582 email - mayor @ciaringtonmet Page 2 Clarington Council has passed many resolutions supporting moratoriums until additional research could be carried out and specifically a re- examination of the siting criteria to address our concerns for the two wind farms in Clarington, Municipal staff have provided comments on both of the projects via the municipal consultation form and as professionals their comments have addressed the facts of the applications. The Municipality of Clarington is a supporter of green energy and the home of the Darlington. Nuclear Generation Plant. We have numerous small wind turbines and many solar installations, in short we suppoxt green energy in principle; however, the two wind farm applications in Clarington have fundamental issues with their siting which are beyond the criteria addressed in the Green Energy Act. These are neither minor nor insignificant issues which we would hope will be addressed, Trusting you understand the gravity of the specifics of the siting and will intervene in an appropriate manner, M CC; Minister of the Environment, Jinn Bradley. Minister of Energy, Bob Chiarelli Minister of Znfastructure, Glen Murray Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special projects, Planning Services Dept, CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L10 3A6 T(905)623-3379F(905)623-2582 e -mail - mayor @clarington.net Attachment 5 To Report PSD- 035 -13 Ron Robinson President May 2, 2013 Adrienne Windsor Vice - President Mayor Foster and Members of Council Secretary Municipality of Clarington Ron Collis 40 Temperance St. Past President Bowmanville, ON Leslie Ray Re: Discussion on Marketing the Clarington Energy Park Treasurer Barb Malone Mayor Foster and Members of Council Director at Large It is my understanding that at the April 28th, 2013 council meeting, there were discussions Barb Yezik regarding the marketing of the Clarington Energy Park in response to the communications by Director at Large Clarington Wind Concerns in addition to a delegation by Heather Rutherford. Dale Gibbons Director at Large As we are not well versed on the many pieces of this issue, this letter will focus on the marketing of the Clarington Energy Park and Clarington. The Clarington Board of Trade and Office of , Del Dykstra Economic Development have been involved in the marketing of the Clarington Energy Park since Director at Large its designation in 2006. We are sensitive to the concerns regarding wind turbines and their Jennifer Knox impact within our community. We do understand that the provincial regulationsmake it difficult Director at Large for municipalities to have input into renewable energy projects. Laura Sciore Director at Large Business attraction is very competitive across the Province of Ontario. As the eastern border to the GTA, Clarington sits just outside the boundaries for the South Eastern Development Fund, we Lawson Gay are outside the South Western Development Fund boundaries and too far south for the Director at Large Northern Development Fund. As a member of the GTA we are often seen as being the outskirts, Katie Hennessy which is a.challenge as well. Newcastle chamber Clarington has gained our recognition through our strong energy portfolio and the Clarington Greg Lewis Energy Park is a big part of this: Key leaders at the provincial level are very aware of Clarington Newcastle BIA and our energy strengths. The investment community has become increasingly aware and Justin Barry interested in our energy cluster. The Region of Durham has used our strength in energy and the Bowmanville BIA Clarington Energy Park to identify the Region as the Energy Capital of Ontario. Lisa Roy Orono 81A I respectfully ask Mayor Foster and members of Council to carefully consider the impacts that identifying Clarington as an "unwilling host for Wind" could have. It is very important that we Lindsay Coolidge respect the concerns of all of our residents. Clarington needs to find away to do this without Post Secondary Advisor alienating the "Energy Sector ". Clearly nuclear is our prime energy sector but in order for us to Don Rickard be leaders in energy we need to keep our community open to explore and welcome new Agriculture Advisor technologies and the potential for research projects. To isolate one stream of energy will not foster good will in the Energy Sector and may limit the interest in the broader energy sector to Curry Clifford see Clarington as the Energy Hub we know it can be. Municipal Advisor 54 King St. East, Unit 102, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N3 • (905) 623 -3106 • info @cbot.ca • www.cbot.ca i i• Thank you for your consideration of our position in this matter. We would be happy to discuss in more detail at your request. Sheila Hall Executive Director Clarington Board of Trade and Office of Economic Development 54 King St. East, Unit 102, Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N3 • (905) 623 -3106 • info@a cbot.ca ® www.cbot.ca MAY 13, 2013 2013 -054 Being a By -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item 4 of Report #1) 2013 -055 Being a By -law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision S -C 2009 -0002 any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said Lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of S -C 2009 -0002 (Item 4 of Report #1) 2013 -056 Being a By -law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Item 6 of Report #1) i i j i FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS May 13, 2013 a) Bob Stevens — Decorative Display for Bowmanville (Correspondence Item j D - 6) b) Rob Maitland and David Eva, Sprott Power Corp. - Report PSD-035-13 - Industrial Wind Turbines (Staff Report #1) C) Dr. Loren Knopper, Senior Scientist, Intrinsik Environmental Sciences — Report PSD-035-13 - Industrial Wind Turbines (Staff Report #1) d) Heather Rutherford - Report PSD-035-13 - Industrial Wind Turbines (Staff Report #1) e) Randy Tamlin — Report PSD-033-13 — Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 18 Residential Units (Correspondence Item D - 5 and Item 4 of Report#1) I • M Em M 0 iding the Way CLERK'S DEPARTMENT To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk Date: May 10, 2013 Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA— MAY 13, 2013 Please be advised of the following regarding the May 13th Council meeting: DELEGATIONS See Final list of delegations attached. COMMITTEE REPORT General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 6, 2013 Item 5 Please be advised that the recommendation contained in Item #5 of Report #1 printed in the Agenda was missing the first paragraph and has now been corrected. Attached are replacement Pages 2 and 3 of Report #1 reflecting this co ctio . I apologize for this oversight. Patti L. Barrie, CMO Municipal Clerk PLB/cf Attachment cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 i Report #1 - 2 - May 13, 2013 4. PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 18 RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPLICANTS: WILLIAM DANIELL, ELIZABETH DANIELL AND GREEN MARTIN HOLDINGS LTD. THAT Report PSD-033-13 be received; i THAT the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by William Daniell, Elizabeth Daniell and Green Martin Holdings Ltd. to permit 18 residential units be supported, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-033-13; THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by William Daniell, Elizabeth Daniell and Green Martin Holdings Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-033-13; I THAT once all conditions contained in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval; i f THAT the By-law authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2009-0002 and the Municipality of Clarington be.approved as contained in Attachment 6 to Report PSD-033-13; j THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-033-13 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-13 and any delegation be j advised of Council's decision. 5. PORT GRANBY PROJECT END USE MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT Report PSD-034-13 be received; i i THAT Council endorse the expenditure of funds from the Port Granby Reserve Fund, up to a maximum of$10,000, to retain the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to undertake the Management Plan for the Port Granby Ecological Reserve; r THAT Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-034-13 be forwarded to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, the Municipality of Port Hope, Erin O'Toole, M.P., Natural Resources Canada, the Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office, and the South East Clarington Ratepayers Association; and i i 'll Report #1 - 3 - May 13, 2013 THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-0 34- 13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER — SUMMER STUDENT I THAT Report CLD-016-13 be received; and I THAT the by-law appointing Mr. Eric Baird as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, attached to Report CLD-016-13, be passed. 7. TENDER CL2013-10, 2013 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - VARIOUS LOCATIONS THAT Report COD-014-13 be received; THAT Coco Paving Incorporated, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of$1,624,957.94 (net of H.S.T. Rebate), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2013-10 be awarded the contract for 2013 Pavement Rehabilitation - Various Locations, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Engineering Department; THAT the funds required in the amount of$1,950,000.00 (which includes $1,624,957.94 for construction, tendering, design, contract administration, material testing, contingencies and net HST) be drawn from the following Engineering Department Capital Accounts: 110-32-330-83212-7401 (2013) $1,762,512.00 110-32-330-83212-7401 (2011 UECF) $34,199.33 110-32-330-83212-7401 (2009 UECF) $153,288.67 Total funds required $1,950,000.00 and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. 8. REQUEST A PART II ORDER FOR THE PROPOSED HYDRO ONE TRANSFORMER STATION AT CONCESSION 7 AND TOWNLINE ROAD THAT Clarington Council request Hydro One and the Province of Ontario to conduct a Part II Order (a bump up) for the proposed Hydro One transformer station in the Northeast quadrant Concession 7 and Townline Road, Municipality of Clarington. Leading the Way ® /MEMO � CLERIC'S DEPARTMENT To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk Date: May 13, 2013 Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA — MAY 13, 2013 Please be advised of the following regarding tonight's Council meeting: CORRESPONDENCE D - 7 Rotary Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission to place a banner on Veridian's poles located to the west of the railway overpass in Bowmanville advertising the Sixth Annual Rotary Ribfest to be held on June 7, 8 and 9, 2013; and, requesting the banner be installed during the week of May 13t" and removed during the week of June 10, 2013 to advertise the event. (Motion to approve installation of banner and to advise Veridian} Municipal Clerk PLBIcf Attachment cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative officer Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 -623 -3379 F 905 -623 -6506 HAN DOUTS /C I RCULATI ONS 0 0 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Wind Turbines and Human Health: Perspectives on Staff Report # PSD- 035 -13 Loren D. Knopper, Ph.D *. and Christopher 011son, Ph.D. *Senior Scientist, Intrinsik Environmental Sciences Inc. Monday May 13, 2013 Human Health • Public attitude is generally overwhelmingly in favor of wind energy (Upham et al., 2009). — But does not always translate into local acceptance of projects. • Those opposed point to a number of issues concerning wind turbines. • Human health is commonly discussed: — a proportion of people that live near wind turbines self- report health effects they attribute to turbines. Knopper, , L.D. May 13 2013 7 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Human Health • Self- reported symptoms generally included: — Annoyance, sleep disturbance, tiredness, headache, tinnitus, irritability, nausea, lack of concentration. • This collection of effects is commonly called "Wind Turbine Syndrome" (Pierpont, 2009). • The reason for the self- reported health effects is highly debated. Knopper, , L.D. May 13 2013 7 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Human Health • Information about the issue is found primarily in three sources (Knopper and 011son, 2011): — scientific peer- reviewed studies published in scientific journals; — the popular literature and internet; and — government agency reports. • In 2011: 15 peer-reviewed articles (see Knopper and 011son, 2011). • Today: roughly 50. Knopper, L.D. May 13 2013 7 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Human Health Health effects related to wind turbine operation: — noise (i.e., audible, inaudible); — electromagnetic fields (EMF); — shadow flicker. e.g.,: Krough et al., 2011; McMurtry, 2011; Shepherd et al., 2011, Nissenbaum et al., 2012. Knopper, , L.D. May 13 2013 Health effects related to subjective issues: — attitude; — visual cue; — stress; — expectations. e.g., Pedersen and Persson Waye, 2004; Janssen et al., 2011; Bakker et al., 2012; Crichton et al., 2013; Deignan et al., 2013; Taylor et al., 2013. 0 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Weight of Scientific Evidence • Overall, the weight of evidence suggests that when sited properly, wind turbines are not directly related to adverse health effects. • This claim is supported (and made) by findings in a number of government health and medical agencies. e.g., National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia, 2010; Chief Medical Officer of Health, May 2010; MassDEP and MDPH, 2012; Oregon Health Authority, 2013; South Australia Environmental Protection Agency, 2013 0 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Knopper, , L.D. May 13 2013 Weight of Scientific Evidence • Noise from wind turbines can be annoying to some and associated with sleep disturbance especially when found at sound pressure levels greater than 40 dB(A). • However, studies show annoyance more strongly related to visual cues and attitude than to noise itself • Levels of reported annoyance (~10 %- Janssen et al., 2011) are no different than from other common noise sources. Knopper, , L.D. May 13 2013 0 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY NNOWLEOGE Setbacks • In Ontario there are noise and distance setbacks (40dBA; 550m). • Noise value is the same as WHO night -noise guideline (WHO EU, 2009), ahealth -based limit - ... necessary to protect the public, including most of the vulnerable groups such as children, the chronically ill and the elderly, from the adverse health effects of night noise" • Similar to global setbacks (Haugen, 2011). Knopper, L.D. May 132013 i 7 ntrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Conclusion • Overall, the weight of the evidence supports the claim that when sited properly, wind turbines are not directly related to adverse health effects. • It is our opinion that wind turbine projects operated in accordance with REA will not cause harm to human health. Knopper, L.D. May 132013 0 intrinsik SCIENCE INTEGRITY KNOWLEDGE Sprott Power's Ravenswood, Ontario Project Clarington Township Council Meeting, May 13, 2013 Sprott Power Corp. Comments on Staff Report PSD- 035 -13 Industrial Wind Turbines SprOtt Power Corp. TSX: S PZ I VVVI IL"LIV1 1 • Sprott Power Corp. understands that: • a request has been made to Council to vote that Clarington is an unwilling host to wind turbines • Council requested a staff report on the matter, which has been submitted as Report # PSD- 035 -13 and is on the agenda for this meeting • Sprott Power Corp. would like to address certain points raised in the report as well as the recommendations of the report • The following sections of the staff report contain references to health concerns: paragraphs 2.7, 2.8, 3.3, 5.2, and Attachments 2 and 4 • The concerns over health are also tied in to the sufficiency of setbacks between turbines and homes • We have asked Dr. Loren Knopper of Intrisinik Environmental Sciences to address the health related concerns mentioned in the report — he is the next delegation so we will not overlap on the same topic �� v ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ v ■ ■ � v r ■ ■ ■ ■ r v■ ■ � ■ ■ r r ■ ■ r r ■ ■ ■ v v■ ■ ■ v■ r r � ■v va v ■ � v • We will provide facts related to the setbacks applied to ZEP Wind Farm Ganaraska as it is relevant to the recommendations contained in paragraph 5.2 of the staff report: • Minimum setback to homes is 700m • Proponent has committed to keeping noise levels from wind turbines below 40 dBA at non - participating homes • Proponent will conduct post- construction monitoring of noise • The following sections of the staff report contain references to concerns regarding compatibility of the project with the Oak Ridges Moraine: paragraphs 2.7, 2.81 5.2, and Attachment 4 is Consistency with protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine: • The REA application for the Ganaraska Wind Farm, including the Construction Plan Report, the Site Plan, the NHA/EIS and the water bodies report fulfills most requirements for additional planning prior to development on Landform Conservation Areas that would be required under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (O. Reg. 140/02) • Ganaraska Wind Farm • Preliminary geotechnical studies complete • Foundation materials and construction methods are typical for the Canadian Wind Industry and Canadian construction industry in general • Typical wind turbine foundations are 16 -20m in diameter: • Footprint of approx. 2,200 — 3,400 sq. ft. per turbine — comparable in size to a bungalow with a basement • Foundation depth is 3m, which is comparable to that of a residential home • There are ten turbines proposed V ■ s o n ■ ■ V ■ ■ r V/ V ■ ■ r v■ ■ • Utility /energy projects are exempt from the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act (ORMCA) — The ORMCA is meant to protect the ORM from urban sprawl and its environmental impacts (contaminated stormwater runoff, large amounts of impermeable surfaces, etc.) • O Reg 359 (the REA Regulation) specifies additional concerns related to particular habitats and features that may exist on the ORM (alvars, savannahs, etc.) • Different evaluation criteria apply to features on the ORM (eg. Size of woodlands), making more features significant and deserving of mitigation to protect them • With normal construction mitigation measures and Best Management Practices, no negative environmental impacts are anticipated to the Oak Ridges Moraine critical features and functions • Ganaraska Wind Farm • Natural Heritage Features: — Four woodlands defined as significant on ORM, which would not have been significant elsewhere — No alvars, savannahs, sand barrens, tall grass prairies • Protection of critical features and functions: — Oak Ridges Moraine is critical for water protection in Southern Ontario — This function is compromised through creating excessive impermeable surfaces, altering slopes, and /or contaminating surface or groundwater (i.e. toxics that can migrate through water or soil) • Slopes: Most of the project located on Category 2 (lower -risk) landform conservation areas; 3.8% of that area will be disturbed by construction. Slopes will not be altered for the project. • Aquifer vulnerability: a portion of the project near the proposed substation and T4 is located in an area of high aquifer vulnerability. The maximum impermeable area proposed for these locations is 986m2 (catchment area approximately 170 ha), composed mostly of the turbine foundation and substation area. Roads will be permeable. Mitigation measures are in place to protect this area from any accidental contamination. • Stormwater and Watershed Management: Some dewatering expected at T3 and T10; groundwater will be returned directly to the local area to protect groundwater recharge - Economic Benefits • Reference: para. 3.1, 3.2 and Attachment 5 of the report is Economic benefits associated with wind projects in Clarington include: • Direct opportunities for local contractors - locally sourced construction materials and labour • Indirect opportunities for other local businesses: gas stations, restaurants, hotels, stores, etc • Royalty payments to Clarington residents — help mitigate volatility of agricultural income and sustain viability of farm ownership and operations for local families • Property tax revenue to Clarington • Sprott Power Corp. will contribute $500,000 toward local initiatives over the life of the Ganaraska Wind Farm project • Opportunities for long -term jobs during operations - 1-1 IV 11 VI III I1UI ILCAI LPUI IG11LO • Reference: para. 3.1, 3.2 and Attachment 5 of the report • Environmental benefits associated with wind projects in Clarington include: • No greenhouse gas emissions from operation of wind turbines • Among the lowest GHG emission intensities of all sources of electricity* • No significant water usage required during operations • No fuel waste generated by wind projects • As such wind projects are consistent with the Municipality's Strategic Plan priorities of "promotion of green initiatives" and creating the culture of "going green ". • Such projects are part of a solution for preservation of the natural environment and moving toward a more sustainable future • Such projects add to Clarington's existing fleet of carbon -free electricity generation and provide diversification of generation technologies within the municipality. *Comparison of Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Various Electricity Generation Sources, World Nuclear Association, July 2011 1. For the reasons presented we respectfully request that the Council does not declare Clarington an "unwilling host" to wind turbines. 2. For the reasons presented we respectfully request that the Council reconsider the comments in the Mayor's letter to Premier Wynne regarding Municipality of Clarington Farm. the specific siting issues that the has with the Ganaraska Wind �.� a�w����1 r Thank you. Sprott Power's Ravenswood, Ontario Project Spr(5tt Power Corp. TSX: S PZ Industrial Wind Turbines and Health: Wind Turbines Can Harm Humans if too close to Residents' A summary of some of the peer reviewed articles and conference papers, abstracts and citations, regarding impairment of health and wind turbines 2 Compiled by Carmen Krogh, BScPharm April, 2012 3 Wind Turbine Acoustic Investigation: Infrasound and Low - Frequency Noise A Case Study Stephen E. Ambrose, Robert W. Rand and Carmen M. E. Krogh DOI: 10.1177/0270467612455734 Bulletin of Science Technology & Society published online 17 August 2012 http: / /bst.sagepub.co m /co ntent/ early /2012/07/30/0270467612455734 Bio: Stephen E. Ambrose has more than 35 years of experience in industrial noise control. Board Certified and Member INCE since 1978, he runs a small business providing cost - effective environmental noise consulting services for industrial and commercial businesses, municipal and state governments, and private citizens. Bio: Robert W. Rand has more than 30 years.of experience in industrial noise control, environmental sound and general acoustics. AMember INCE since 1993, he runs a small business providing consulting, investigator, and design services in acoustics. Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BScPharm, provided research and reference support. She is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association, and Health Canada. She was former Director of Publications and Editor -in -Chief of the Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties (CPS), the book used in Canada by physicians, nurses, and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Abstract Wind turbines produce sound that is capable of disturbing local residents and is reported to cause annoyance, sleep disturbance, and other health - related impacts. An acoustical study was conducted to investigate the presence of infrasonic and low- fiequency noise emissions I Excerpted from Case Nos.: 10- 121 /10 -122 Erickson v. Director, Ministry of the Env iron ment Environmental Review Tribunal, Decision, p 207 "This case has successfully shown that the debate should not be simplified to one about whetherwind turbines can cause harmto humans. The evidence presented to the Tribunal demonstrates that they can, if facilities are placed too close to residents. The debate has now evolved to one of degree." 2 This summary focuses on published literature 2010 to March 2013 associated with risks to health. References are not intended to be exhaustive. 3 Any errors or omissions are unintended from wind turbines located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA. During the study, the investigating acousticians experienced adverse health effects consistent with those reported by some Falmouth residents. The authors conclude that wind turbine acoustic energy was found to be greater than or uniquely distinguishable from the ambient background levels and capable of exceeding human detection thresholds. The authors emphasize the need for epidemiological and laboratory research by health professionals and acousticians concerned withpublic health and well -being to develop effective and precautionary setback distances for industrial wind turbines that protect residents from wind turbine sound. Falmouth, Massachusetts wind turbine infrasound and low frequency noise measurements Stephen E. Ambrose, Robert W. Rand and Carmen M. E. Krogh Invited paper presented at Inter -noise 2012m New York City, NY Bio: Stephen E. Ambrose has more than 35 years of experience in industrial noise control. Board Certified and Member INCE since 1978, he runs a small business providing cost - effective environmental noise consulting services for industrial and commercial businesses, municipal and state governments, and private citizens. Bio: Robert W. Rand has more than 30 years of experience in industrial noise control, environmental sound and general acoustics. AMember INCE since 1993, he runs a small business providing consulting, investigator, and design services in acoustics. Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BScPharm, provided research and reference support She is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association, and Health Canada. She was former Director of Publications and Editor -in Chief of the Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties (CPS), the book used in Canada by physicians, nurses, and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Abstract Falmouth, Massachusetts has experienced non - predicted adverse acoustic and health impacts from an industrial wind turbine (IWT) sited close to neighbors. The public response from this quiet rural area has been very vocal for a majority of homeowners living within 3000 -ft. Complaints have ranged from the unexpectedly loud with constant fluctuations and the non- audible pressure fluctuations causing areal loss of public health and wellbeing. Early research indicates that both the IHC and OHC functions of the ear receive stimulation during moderate to strong wind speeds. This research presents a challenge to noise control and health professionals to determine the causal factors for the adverse public health impacts. This case study will present sound level and analyzed measurement data obtained while living in a house 1700 -ft from an operating IWT during moderate to strong hub height wind speeds. There was a strong correlation with wind speed, power output and health symptoms. OA Sleep disturbances and suicide risk: A review of the literature. Rebecca A Bernert and Thomas E Joiner Ne uro psychiatr Dis Treat. 2007 December; 3(6): 735 -743. PMCID: PMC2656315 http://www.nebi.nlm.iiih.gov/pme/articles/PMC2656315/ as it is to responses to directly audible sound. In a wider sense, this is a new sound quality and psycho acoustic issue. The Noise from Wind Turbines: Potential Adverse Impacts on Children's Well -Being Arline L. Bronzaft Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 256, DOI: 10.1177/0270467611412548. http://bst.sagepub.com/content/31/4/291 Bio: Dr. Arline L. Bronzaft is a Professor Emerita of Lehman College, City University of New York. She serves on the Mayor's GrowNYC, having been named to this organization by three previous Mayors as well. Dr. Bronzaft is the author of landmark research on the effects of elevated train noise on children's classroom learning; has examined the impacts of airport - related noise on quality of life; and has published articles on noise in environmental books, academic journals and the more popular press. In 2007, she assisted in the updating of the New York City Noise Code. Abstract Research linking loud sounds to hearing loss in youngsters is now widespread, resulting in the issuance of warnings to protect children's hearing. However, studies attesting to the adverse effects of intrusive sounds and noise on children's overall mental and physical health and wellbeing have not received similar attention. This, despite the fact that many studies have demonstrated that intrusive noises such as those frompassingroad traffic, nearby rail systems, and overhead aircraft can adversely affect children's cardiovascular system, memory, language development, and learning acquisition. While some schools in the United States have received funds to abate intrusive aircraft noise, for example, many schools still expose children to noises from passing traffic and overhead aircraft. Discussion focuses on the harmful effects of noise on children, what has to be done to remedy the situation, and the need for action to lessen the impacts of noise from all sources. Furthermore, based on our knowledge of the harmful effects of noise on children's health and the growing body of evidence to suggest the potential harmful effects of industrial wind turbine noise, it is strongly urged that further studies be conducted on the impacts of industrial wind turbines on their health, as well as the health of their parents, before forging ahead in siting industrial wind turbines. Wind turbine syndrome: fact or fiction? Review Article A Farboud, R Crunkhorn, A Trinidade The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 1 of 5. ©JLO (1984) Limited, 2013 doi:10.1017/50022215112002964 Abstract Objective: Symptoms, including tinnitus, ear pain and vertigo, have been reported following exposure to wind turbine noise. This review addresses the effects of infrasound and low frequency noise and questions the existence of `wind turbine syndrome'. 4 Design: This review, is based on a search for articles published within the last 10 years, conducted using the PubMed database and Google Scholar search engine, which included in their title or abstract the terms `wind turbine', `infrasound' or `low frequency noise'. Results: There is evidence that infrasound has a physiological effect on the ear. Until this effect is fully understood, it is impossible to conclude that wind turbine noise does not cause any of the symptoms described. However, many believe that these symptoms are related largely to the stress caused by unwanted noise exposure. Conclusion: There is some evidence of symptoms inpatients exposed to wind turbine noise. The effects of infrasound require further investigation. There is ample evidence of symptoms arising in individuals exposed to wind turbine noise. Some researchers maintain that the effects of wind turbine syndrome are clearly just examples of the well known stress effects of exposure to.noise, as displayed by a small proportion of the population. However, there is an increasingbody of evidence suggesting that infrasound and low frequency noise have physiological effects on the ear. Until these effects are fully understood, it is impossible to state conclusively that exposure to wind turbine noise does not cause any of the symptoms described. The effects of infrasound and low frequency noise require further investigation. Wind Turbine Noise John P. Harrison Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 256, DOI: 10.1177/0270467611412549 http://bst.sagel2ub.com/content/31/41256 Bio: Dr. John P. Harrison has expertise in the properties of matter at low temperatures with emphasis on high frequency sound waves (phonons). For the past 5 years he has studied wind turbine noise and its regulation. He has presented invited talks on the subject at 3 conferences, including the 2008 World Wind Energy Conference. Abstract Following an introduction to noise and noise regulation of wind turbines, the problem of adverse health effects of turbine noise is discussed. This is attributed to the characteristics of turbine noise and deficiencies in the regulation of this noise. Both onshore and offshore wind farms are discussed. Editorial: Wind turbine noise Christopher Hanning and Alun Evans British Medical Journal, BM J2 012;344 doi: 10.1136/ bmj.el527 (8 March 2012) www.bmi.com Bio: Christopher Harming, BSc, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, FRCA, MD is an honorary consultant in sleep medicine Sleep Disorders Service, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK 5 Dr Chris Hanning is Honorary Consultant in Sleep Disorders Medicine to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK. He retired in September 2007 as Consultant in Sleep Disorders Medicine. After initial training in anaesthesia, he developed an interest in Sleep Medicine. He founded and ran the Leicester Sleep Disorders Service, one of the longest standing and largest services in the UK. He was "a founder member and President of the British Sleep Society His expertise in this field has been accepted by the civil, criminal and family courts. He chairs the Advisory panel of the SOMNIA study, a major project investigating sleep quality in the elderly, and sits on Advisorypanels for several companies with interests in sleep medicine. Bio: Alun Evans, is an epidemiologist, Centre for Public Health, Queen's University of Belfast, Institute of Clinical Science B, Belfast, UK Except from BMJ web site: Seems to affect health adversely and an independent review of evidence is needed. The evidence for adequate sleep as a prerequisite for human health, particularly child health, is overwhelming. Governments have recently paid much attention to the effects of environmental noise on sleep duration and quality, and to how to reduce such noise. However, governments have also imposed noise from industrial wind turbines on large swathes ofpeaceful countryside. The impact of road, rail, and aircraft noise on sleep and daytime functioning (sleepiness and cognitive function) is well established. Shortly after wind turbines beganto be erected close to housing, complaints emerged of adverse effects on health. Sleep disturbance was the main complaint Such reports have been dismissed as being subjective and anecdotal, but experts contend that the quantity, consistency, and ubiquity of the complaints constitute epidemiological evidence of strong link between wind turbine noise, ill health, and disruption of sleep. The noise emitted by a typical onshore 2.5 MW wind turbine has two main components. A dynamo mounted on an 80 m tower is driven through a gear train by ... Literature Reviews on Wind Turbines and Health: Are They Enough? Brett Horner, Roy D. Jeffery and Carmen M. E. Krogh Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 399. DOI: 10.1177/0270467611421849 httj2://bst.sagepub.com/content/31/5/399 D Bio: Brett Horner, BA, is a certified management accountant and has held senior manager positions in international business consulting groups. He has provided information technology consulting and accounting /auditing services to a wide variety of clientele. He has dedicated over 2 years reviewing and analyzing references on the subject of industrial wind turbines and reported health effects. Bio: Roy D. Jeffery, MD, is a rural family physician and a clinical preceptor for the University of Ottawa and the Northern Ontario Medical Schools. He practices rural medicine with special interests regarding geriatric home care and rural health. He has the distinction of being awarded the Ontario Family Physician of the Year — Northern Division in 2008. Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BSc Pharm, is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association, and Health Canada. She was a former director of Publications and editor-in-chief of the Compendiumof Pharmaceutical and Specialties, the book used in Canada by physicians, nurses, and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Abstract Industrial wind turbines (IWTs) are a new source of community noise to which relatively few people have yet been exposed. IWTs are being erected at a rapid pace inproximity to human habitation. Some people report experiencing adverse health effects as a result of living in the environs of IWTs. In order to address public concerns and assess the plausibility of reported adverse health effects, a number of literature reviews have been commissioned by various organizations. This article explores some of the recent literature reviews on IWTs and adverse health effects. It considers the completeness, accuracy, and objectivity of their contents and conclusions. While some of the literature reviews provide a balanced assessment and draw reasonable scientific conclusions, others should not be relied onto make informed decisions. The article concludes that human health research is required to develop authoritative guidelines for the siting of IWTs in order to protect the health and welfare of exposed individuals. Wind Turbine Infra and Low - Frequency Sound: Warnings Signs That Were Not Heard Richard R James DOI: 10.1177/0270467611421845 Bulletin of Science Technology & Society published online 15 December 2011 http• / /bst.sage pub.co m /content /early /2011/11/07/0270467611421845 Bio: Richard R. James, Institute of Noise Control Engineering, has been actively involved in the field of noise control since 1969, participating in and supervising research and engineering projects related to control of occupational and community noise. He has performed extensive acoustical testing and development work for a variety of complex environmental noise problems using both classical and computer simulation techniques. Since 2006, he has been involved with noise and health issues related to industrial wind turbines. 7 Abstract Industrial wind turbines are frequently thought of as benign. However, the literature is reporting adverse health effects associated with the implementation of industrial -scale wind developments. This article explores the historical evidence about what was known regarding infra and low - frequency sound from wind turbines and other noise sources during the period from the 1970s through the end of the 1990s. This exploration has been accomplished through references, personal interviews and communications, and other available documentation. The application of past knowledge could improve the current siting of industrial wind turbines and avoid potential risks to health. Wind Turbines Make Waves: Why Some Residents Near Wind Turbines Become III Magda Havas and David Colling Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 414. DOI: 0.1177/0270467611417852 http://bst.sat!epub.com/content/31/51369 Bio: Magda Havas, PhD, is an associate professor at Trent University where she teaches and conducts research on the biological and health effects of electromagnetic and chemical pollutants. She received her BSc and PhD at the University of Toronto and did postdoctoral research at Cornell University on acid rain and aluminum toxicity. Bio: David Colling has applied his electrical engineering studies at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute and his specialized training in electrical pollution to conduct electrical pollution testing for Bio -Ag on farms, homes, and office buildings. Some of the homes tested are located in the environs of industrial wind turbines. Abstract People who live near wind turbines complain of symptoms that include some combination of the following: difficulty sleeping, fatigue, depression, irritability, aggressiveness, cognitive dysfunction, chestpain/pressure, headaches, joint pain, skin irritations, nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, and stress. These symptoms have been attributed to the pressure (sound) waves that wind turbines generate in the form of noise and infrasound. However, wind turbines also generate electromagnetic waves in the form of poor power quality (dirty electricity) and ground current, and these can adversely affect those who are electrically hypersensitive. Indeed, the symptoms mentioned above are consistent with electrohypersensitivity. Sensitivity to both sound and electromagnetic waves differs among individuals and may explain why not everyone in the same home experiences similar effects. Ways to mitigate the adverse health effects of wind turbines are presented. Industrial Wind Turbine Development and Loss of Social Justice? Carmen M.E. Krogh Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 321, DOI: 10.1177/0270467611412550, http://bst.sagepub.com/content/31/4/321 Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BScPharm is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association and Health Canada. She was a former Director of Publications and Editor- in-chief of the Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties (CPS), the book used in Canada by physicians, nurses and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Abstract This article explores the loss of social justice reported by individuals living in the environs of industrial wind turbines (IWTs). References indicate that some individuals residing in proximity to IWT facilities experience adverse health effects. These adverse health effects are severe enough that some families have abandoned their homes. Individuals report they welcomed IWTs into their community and the negative consequences were unexpected. Expressions of grief are exacerbated by the emotional and physical toll of individuals' symptoms, loss of enjoyment of homes and property, disturbed living conditions, financial loss, and the lack of society's recognition of their situation. The author has investigated the reported loss of social justice through a review of literature, personal interviews with, and communications from, those reporting adverse health effects. The author's intention is to create awareness that loss of social justice is being associated with IWT development. This loss of justice arises from a number of factors, includingthe lack of fairprocess, the loss of rights, and associated disempowerment. These societal themes require further investigation. Research by health professionals and social scientists is urgently needed to address the health and social impacts of IWTs operating near family homes. WindVOiCe, a Self- Reporting Survey: Adverse Health Effects, Industrial Wind Turbines, and the Need for Vigilance Monitoring Carmen M.E. Krogh, Lorrie Gillis, Nicholas Kouwen, and Jeffery Aramini Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 334, DOI: 10.1177/0270467611412551, htti)://bst.saL-epub.com/content/31/4/334 Bio: CarmenM. E. Krogh, BScPharm is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association and Health Canada. She was a former Director of Publications and Editor -in -chief of the Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties (CPS), the book used in Canada byphysicians, nurses and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Bio: Ms Lorrie Gillis is the process administrator for the WindVOiCe health survey. Ms Gillis volunteers her time and ensures the processes for administering the protocols are maintained. Bio: Dr. Nicholas Kouwen is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He is a registered Professional Engineer (Ontario) and a Fellow of the American Society of 6 Civil Engineers. His field of expertise is in hydraulic and hydrological modelling and is currently involved in studies dealing with the impact of climate change on water availability. Bio: Dr. Jeff Aramini is a public health epidemiologist with expertise in the investigation of health concerns using epidemiological principles. DVM and M.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D. from the University of Guelph. Former senior epidemiologist with Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada. Currently, President and CEO of an organization that addresses public health, patient care, public safety and information management for clients in government, industry and academia. Abstract Industrial wind turbines have been operating in many parts of the globe. Anecdotal reports of perceived adverse health effects relating to industrial wind turbines have been published in the media and on the Internet. Based on these reports, indications were that some residents perceived they were experiencing adverse health effects. The purpose of the WindVO iCe health survey was to provide vigilance monitoring for those wishingto report their perceived adverse health effects. This article discusses the results of a self reporting health survey regarding perceived adverse health effects associated with industrial wind turbines. Wind turbines can'harm humans: a case study Carmen ME Krogh, Roy D Jeffery, Jeff Aramini, Brett Horner Paper presented at Inter- -noise 2012, New York City, NY Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BSc Pharm, is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association, and Health Canada. She was a former director of Publications and editor-in-chief of the Compendiumof Pharmaceutical and Specialties, the book used in Canada by physicians, nurses, and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Bio: Roy D. Jeffery, MD, is a rural family physician and a clinical preceptor for the University of Ottawa and the Northern Ontario Medical Schools. He practices rural medicine with special interests regarding geriatric home care and rural health. He has the distinction of being awarded the Ontario Family Physician of the Year — Northern Division in 2008. Bio: Dr. Jeff Aramini is a public health epidemiologist with expertise in the investigation of health concerns using epidemiological principles. DVM and M.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D. from the University of Guelph. Former senior epidemiologist with Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada. Currently, President and CEO of an organization that addresses public health, patient care, public safety and information management for clients in government, industry and academia. Bio: Brett Horner, BA, is a certified management accountant and has held senior manager positions in international business consulting groups. He has provided information technology consulting and accounting /auditing services to a wide variety of clientele. He has 10 dedicated over 2 years reviewing and analyzing references on the subject of industrial wind turbines and reported health effects. Abstract In Canada the Ontario Government has adopted wind energy as a renewable energy source. Our research in Ontario documents some individuals living in the environs of wind turbines report experiencing physiological and psychological symptoms, reduced quality of life, degraded living conditions, and adverse social economic impacts. Some families have abandoned their homes or negotiated financial agreements with wind energy developers. Wind turbine noise is a reported cause of these effects; however, some commentators suggest sound from wind turbines does not pose a risk of any adverse health effect in humans. These competing claims can confuse authorities responsible for establishing noise guidelines. An Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal considered a wide body of evidence including expert testimony and found wind turbines can harm humans if placed too close to residents. Risks must be understood to ensure guidelines protect human health. Evidence including peer reviewed literature, case reports, freedom of information documents and expert testimony will be presented which support the conclusion that wind turbines, ifplaced too close to residents, can harm human health. Wind turbine noise perception, pathways and effects: a case study Carmen ME Krogh, Roy D Jeffery, Jeff Aramini, Brett Horner Paper presented at Inte r -noise 2012, New York City, NY Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BSc Pharm, is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association, and Health Canada. She was a former director of Publications and editor-in-chief of the Compendiumof Pharmaceutical and Specialties, the book used in Canada by physicians, nurses, and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Bio: Roy D. Jeffery, MD, is a rural family physician and a clinical preceptor for the University of Ottawa and the Northern Ontario Medical Schools. He practices rural medicine with special interests regarding geriatric home care and rural health. He has the distinction of being awarded the Ontario Family Physician of the Year — Northern Division in 2008. Bio: Dr. Jeff Aramini is a public health epidemiologist with expertise in the investigation of health concerns using epidemiological principles. DVM and M.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D. from the University of Guelph. Former senior epidemiologist with Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada. Currently, President and CEO of an organization that addresses public health, patient care, public safety and information management for clients in government, industry and academia. Bio: Brett Horner, BA, is a certified management accountant and has held senior manager positions in international business consulting groups. He has provided information technology consulting and accounting /auditing services to a wide variety of clientele. He has 11 dedicated over 2 years reviewing and analyzing references on the subject of industrial wind turbines and reported health effects. Abstract In Ontario Canada wind turbines are being sited close to humans. Wind turbine noise is perceived to be more annoying than other equally loud sources of sound. This annoyance can contribute to stress related health impacts. An Ontario government commissioned report concludes a nontrivial percentage of exposed persons will be impacted. Our research documents some Ontarians living in the environs of wind turbines report experiencing physiological and psychological symptoms, reduced quality of life, degraded living conditions, and adverse social economic impacts including a loss of social justice. In some cases the effects resulted in families abandoning their homes. Others have negotiated financial agreements with wind energy developers. An Ontario Environmental Tribunal considered a wide body of evidence including expert witness testimony and found that wind turbines can harm humans if placed too close to residents. Peer reviewed literature, case reports, freedom of information documents and expert testimony will be presented which support the conclusion that noise perception via the indirect pathway can result in serious negative effects. Annoyance can represent a serious degradation of health: wind turbine noise a case study Carmen ME Krogh, Roy D Jeffery, Jeff Aramini, Brett Horner Paper presented at Inter -noise 2012, New York City, NY Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BSc Pharm, is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association, and Health Canada. She was a former director of Publications and editor -in-chief of the Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties, the book used in Canada by physicians, nurses, and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Bio: Roy D. Jeffery, MD, is a rural family physician and a clinical preceptor for the University of Ottawa and the Northern Ontario Medical Schools. He practices rural medicine with special interests regarding geriatric home care and rural health. He has the distinction of being awarded the Ontario Family Physician of the Year — Northern Division in 2008. Bio: Dr. Jeff Aramini is a public health epidemiologist with expertise in the investigation of health concerns using epidemiological principles. DVM and M.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D. from the University of Guelph. Former senior epidemiologist with Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada. Currently, President and CEO of an organization that addresses public health, patient care, public safety and information management for clients in government, industry and academia. 12 Bio: Brett Horner, BA, is a certified management accountant and has held senior manager positions in international business consulting groups. He has provided information technology consulting and accounting /auditing services to a wide variety of clientele. He has dedicated over 2 years reviewing and analyzing references on the subject of industrial wind turbines and reported health effects. Abstract Annoyance is often discounted as a health concern. Wind turbine noise is perceived to be more annoying than other equally loud sources of sound. The Ontario government commissioned a report which concludes a non - trivial percentage those exposed to wind turbine sound will be highly annoyed which can be expected to contribute to stress related health impacts. Our research in Ontario, Canada documents some individuals living in the environs of wind turbines report experiencing physiological and psychological symptoms, reduced quality of life, degraded living conditions, and adverse social and economic impacts. Some families have abandoned their homes or negotiated financial agreements with wind energy developers. An Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal considered a wide body of evidence including expert testimony and found wind turbines can harm humans if placed too close to residents. Evidence includingpeer reviewed literature, case reports, freedom of information documents and expert testimony are presented which support the conclusion'that annoyance can represent a serious degradation of health. Effects of insufficient sleep on circadian rhythmicity and expression amplitude of the human blood transcriptome Carla S. Moller - Levet, Simon N. Archer, Giselda Bucca, Emma E. Laing, Ana Slak, Renata Kabiljo, June C. Y. Lo, Nayantara Santhi, Malcolm von Schantz, Colin P. Smith, and Derk -Jan Dijk Published online before print February 25, 2013, doi:10.1073 /pnas.1217154110 PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) February 25, 2013 201217154 http://www.pnas.o!y./content/early/2013/02/20/1217154110 Edi(t-d €y Anwph & Ttakdtt'i�4Ia,11e otri I ItL"J Ii 4I ,1ItmI la Mitt; &,AAltk ;l sit t 41wI t itkA < E all i TY, %o ol'iItove -i Jk�ins,ry23, 013 (1 t.t•A4'41 fr.€ '3i, 012) Significance Insuitic ont sleep and circadian fliytnm disruption aro assn data l with E lento nonitn OLAcGnl0s, but We rnechanfsr?ts Invoh. ad remain iargely unexplvfed, Vtie �l1�-aq that one wk of riwffdent sleep alters gore expression t[; human blood coils, reducer the amplitude ofcircadian rlayuhms fn ger o oxpwns €on, aIV3 inlulsiftes Ille offs -ets of subsequent mute tol=l sleep loss on {done *'Xpmss*n. Tria affected genre are Involved in chrornarin re-rrodeling, regutntlon of gene,expre5sion, arwi inimi-me and �trr responses. 7 he daia Inipiy fraoic =culat moctianisms modinting thro ofIfects of va p loss, on health and t ylitight 41-o h1r L-T(r h1IIow.'I?ifss netweLilt sh=op llon*100 la ,i4, 6rt ad[ln rttyihiui:11y, =aftcl 1110 atitjliallt' 13 Abstract Insufficient sleep and circadian rhythm disruption are associated with negative health outcomes, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive impairment, but the mechanisms involved remain largely unexplored. Twenty -six participants were exposed to 1 wk of insufficient sleep (sleep- restriction condition 5.70 h, SEM = 0.03 sleep per 24 h) and 1 wk of sufficient sleep (control condition 8.50 h sleep, SEM = 0.11). Immediately following each condition, 10 whole -blood RNA samples were collected from each participant, while controlling for the effects of light, activity, and food, during a period of total sleep eprivation. Transcriptome analysis revealed that 711 genes were up- or down - regulated by insufficient sleep. Insufficient sleep also reduced the number of genes with a circadian expression profile from 1,855 to 1,481, reduced the circadian amplitude of these genes, and led to an increase in the number of genes that responded to subsequent total sleep deprivation from 122 to 856. Genes affected by insufficient sleep were associated with circadian rhythms (PERT, PER2, PER3, CRY2, CLOCK, NR1D1, NRID2, RORA, DEC1, CSNKIE), sleep homeostasis (IL6, STAT3, KCNV2, CAMK21)), oxidative stress (PRDX2, PRDX5), and metabolism (SLC2A3, SLC2A5, GHRL, ABCA1). Biological processes affected included chromatin modification, gene - expression regulation, macromolecular metabolism, and inflammatory, immune and stress responses. Thus, insufficient sleep affects the human blood transcriptome, disrupts its circadian regulation, and intensifies the effects of acute total sleep deprivation. The identified biological processes maybe involved with the negative effects of sleep loss on health, and highlight the interrelatedness of sleep homeostasis, circadian rhythmicity, and metabolism. Low - frequency noise from large wind turbines Henrik Moller and Christian Sejer Pedersen Section of Acoustics, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7 -135, DK -9220 Aalborg O, Denmark, Acoustical Society of America [DOI: 10.1121/1.3543957] J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 129 (6), June 2011 PACS number(s): 43.50.Rq, 43.28.Hr, 43.50.Cb, 43.50.Sr [ADP] Pages: 3727 -3744 Abstract As wind turbines get larger, worries have emerged that the turbine noise would move down in frequency and that the low-frequency noise would cause annoyance for the neighbors. The noise emission from 48 wind turbines with nominal electric power up to 3.6 MW is analyzed and discussed. The relative amount of low - frequency noise is higher for large turbines (2.3- 3.6 MW) than for small turbines (- 2 MW), and the difference is statistically significant. The difference can also be expressed as a downward shift of the spectrum of approximately one- third of an octave. A further shift of similar size is suggested for future turbines in the 10- MW range. Due to the air absorption, the higher low- frequency content becomes even more pronounced, when sound pressure levels in relevant neighbor distances are considered. Even when A- weighted levels are considered, a substantial part of the noise is at low frequencies, and for several of the investigated large turbines, the one - third- octave band with the highest level is at or below 250 Hz. It is thus beyond any doubt that the low - frequency part of the spectrum plays an important role in the noise at the neighbors. 14 Toward a Case Definition of Adverse Health Effects in the Environs of Industrial Wind Turbines: Facilitating a Clinical Diagnosis Robert Y. McMurtry Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 316, DOI: 10.1177/0270467611415075, http://bst.sa,aepub.com/content/31/4/316 Bio: Dr. Robert Y. McMurtry is the former Dean of Medicine for the University of Western Ontario. He was a member of the Health Council of Canada for 3'/2 years and a member and special advisor to the Royal Commission under Roy Romanow on the future of health care in Canada. Dr. McMurtry was a visiting Cameron Chair to Health Canada for providing policy advice to the Minister and Deputy Minister ofHealth. He was the Foundingand Associate Deputy Minister of Population & Public Health, Canada. Dr. McMurtry also sat on the National Steering Committee on Climate Change and Health Assessment. Presently Dr. McMurtry is Professor (Emeritus) of Surgery, University of Western Ontario. Abstract Internationally, there are reports of adverse health effects (AHE) in the environs of industrial wind turbines (IWT). There was multidisciplinary confirmation of the key characteristics of the ARE at the first international symposium on AHE /IWT. The symptoms being reported are consistent internationally and are characterized by crossover findings or a predictable appearance of signs and symptoms present with exposure to IWT sound energy and amelioration when the exposure ceases. There is also a revealed preference of victims to seek restoration away from their homes. This article identifies the need to create a case definition to establish a clinical diagnosis. A case definition is proposed that identifies the sine qua non diagnostic criteria for a diagnosis of adverse health effects in the environs of industrial wind turbines. Possible, probable, and confirmed diagnoses are detailed. The goal is to foster the adoption of a common case definition that will facilitate future research efforts. Effects of industrial wind turbine noise on sleep and health Nissenbaum, Michael A., Aramini, Jeffery J., Hanning, Christopher D. Noise & Health, September - October 2012, Volume 14, p243 www. noise andhealth.o m Bio: Dr. Michael A. Nissenbaum received his undergraduate education at McGill University in Montreal and completed medical school at the University of Toronto. He specialized in diagnostic imaging and completed his residency at McGill University. He received a Fellowship from the University of California. Currently, Dr. Nissenbaum is certified by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, and American Board of Radiology. He is a radiologist atthe Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent, Maine. Previous positions include Junior Faculty at Harvard University and Associate Director of MRI at a major Harvard teaching hospital. 15 Bio: Dr. Jeff Aramini is a public health epidemiologist with expertise in the investigation of health concerns using epidemiological principles. DVM and M.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D. from the University of Guelph. Former senior epidemiologist with Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada. Currently, President and CEO of an organization that addresses public health, patient care, public safety and information management for clients in government, industry and academia. Bio: Dr Chris Harming is Honorary Consultant in Sleep Disorders Medicine to the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK. He retired in September 2007 as Consultant in Sleep Disorders Medicine. After initial training in anaesthesia, he developed an interest in Sleep Medicine. He founded and ran the Leicester Sleep Disorders Service, one of the longest standing and largest services inthe UK. He was a founder member and President of the British Sleep Society. His expertise in this field has been accepted by the civil, criminal and family courts. He chairs the Advisorypanel of the SOMNIA study, a major project investigating sleep quality in the elderly, and sits on Advisory panels for several companies with interests in sleep medicine. Abstract Industrial wind turbines (IWTs) are a new source of noise in previously quiet rural environments. Environmental noise is a public health concern, of which sleep disruption is a major factor. To compare sleep and general health outcomes between participants living close to IWTs and those living further away from them, participants living between 375 and 1400 in (n= 38) and 3.3 and 6.6 km (n= 41) from IWTs were enrolled in a stratified cross - sectional study involving two rural sites. Validated questionnaires were used to collect information on sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index— PSQI), daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Score — ESS), and general health (SF36v2), together with psychiatric disorders, attitude, and demographics. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were performed to investigate the effect of the main exposure variable of interest (distance to the nearest IWT) on various health outcome measures. Participants living within 1.4 km of an IWT had worse sleep, were sleepier during the day, and had worse SF36 Mental Component Scores compared to those living further than 1.4 km away. Significant dose - response relationships between PSQI, ESS, SF36 Mental Component Score, and log- distance to the nearest IWT were identified after controlling for gender, age, and household clustering. The adverse event reports of sleep disturbance and ill health by those living close to IWTs are supported. Properly Interpreting the Epidemiologic Evidence About the Health Effects of Industrial Wind Turbines on Nearby Residents Carl V. Phillips Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 303, DOI: 10.1177/0270467611412554, http: / /bs t.sage Pub.com/content/31/4/303 Bio: Dr. Carl V. Phillips is a consultant and author specializing in epidemiology, science- based policy making, and communicating scientific concepts to the public. He spent most of 10 his career as a professor ofpublic health and now works in litigation support, scientific advising and grant- supported research. He blogs at ep- ology.blogspotcom, which provides links to his other writings. Abstract There is overwhelming evidence that wind turbines cause serious health problems in nearby residents, usually stress - disorder type diseases, at a nontrivial rate. The bulk of the evidence takes the form of thousands of adverse event reports. There is also a small amount of systematically gathered data. The adverse event reports provide compelling evidence of the seriousness of the problems and of causation in this case because of their volume, the ease of observing exposure and outcome incidence, and case - crossover data. Proponents of turbines have sought to deny these problems by making a collection of contradictory claims including that the evidence does not "count," the outcomes are not "real" diseases, the outcomes are the victims' own fault, and that acoustical models cannot explain why there are health problems so the problems must not exist. These claims appeared to have swayed many nonexpert observers, though they are easily debunked. Moreover, though the failure of models to explain the observed problems does not deny the problems, it does mean that we do not know what, other than kilometers of distance, could sufficiently mitigate the effects. There has been no policy analysis that justifies imposing these effects on local residents. The attempts to deny the evidence cannot be seen as honest scientific disagreement and represent either gross incompetence or intentional bias. Jerry Punch, Rick James and Dan Pabst Wind- Turbine Noise What Audiologists Should Know Audiology Today, July /August 2010 Authors: Jerry Punch, PhD, Richard James, BME and Dan Pabst, BS are with the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, US Conclusion Our purpose inthis article has been to provide audiologists with a better understanding of the types of noise generated by wind turbines, some basic considerations underlying sound -level measurements of wind-turbine noise, and the adverse health effects on people who live near these turbines. In future years, we expect that audiologists will be called upon to make noise measurements in communities that have acquired wind turbines, or are considering them. Some of us, along with members of the medical profession, will be asked to provide legal testimony regarding our opinions on the effects of such noise onpeople. Many of us will likely see clinical patients who are experiencing some of the adverse health effects described in this article. As a professional community, audiologists should become involved not only in making these measurements to corroborate the complaints of residents living near wind - turbine projects but also in developing and shaping siting guidelines that minimize the potentially adverse health effects of the noise and vibration they generate. In these ways, we 17 can promote public health interests without opposing the use of wind turbines as a desirable and viable alternative energy source. Occupational Health and Industrial Wind Turbines: A Case Study Robert W. Rand, Stephen E. Ambrose, and Carmen M. E. Krogh Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 359DOI: 10.1177/0270467611417849 http://bst.sagepub.com/content/31/51359 Bio: Robert W. Rand is a principal author with over 30 years of experience in industrial noise control, environmental sound, and general acoustics. A member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering since 1993, he runs a small business providing consulting, investigator, and design services in acoustics. Bio: Stephen E. Ambrose is a principal author with over 35 years of experience in industrial noise control. A member of the Institute ofNoise Control Engineering since 1978, he runs a small business providing cost - effective environmental noise consulting services for industrial and commercial businesses, municipal and state governments, and private citizens. Bio: Carmen M. E. Krogh, BScPharm, who provided health - related research and reference support, is a retired pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience in health. She has held senior executive positions at a major teaching hospital, a professional association, and Health Canada. She was a former Director of Publications and Editor in Chief of the Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties (CPS), the book used in Canada byphysicians, nurses, and other health professions for prescribing information on medication. Abstract Industrial wind turbines (IWTs) are being installed at a fast pace globally. Researchers, medical practitioners, and media have reported adverse health effects resulting from living in the environs of IWTs. While there have been some anecdotal reports from technicians and other workers who work in the environs of IWTs, little is known about the occupational health sector. The purpose of this case study is to raise awareness about the potential for adverse health effects occurring among workers. The authors propose that there is a need for research regarding occupational worker exposure relating to IWTs. Responses of the ear to low frequency sounds, infrasound and wind turbines. Alec N. Salt and T.E. Hullar, Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA. Hearing Research 2010 Sep 1; 268(1- 2):12 -21. Epub 2010 Jun 16 Abstract Infrasonic sounds are generated internally in the body (by respiration, heartbeat, coughing, etc) and by external sources, such as air conditioning systems, inside vehicles, some industrial processes and, now becoming increasingly prevalent, wind turbines. It is widely assumed that infrasoundpresented at an amplitude below what is audible has no influence on the ear. In this review, we consider possible ways that low frequency sounds, at levels that 18 may or may not be heard, could influence the function of the ear. The inner ear has elaborate mechanisms to attenuate low frequency sound components before they are transmitted to the brain. The auditoryportion of the ear, the cochlea, has two types of sensory cells, inner hair cells (IHC) and outer hair cells (OHC), of which the IHC are coupled to the afferent fibers that transmit "hearing" to the brain. The sensory stereocilia ( "hairs ") on the IHC are "fluid coupled" to mechanical stimuli, so their responses depend on stimulus velocity and their sensitivity decreases as sound frequency is lowered. In contrast, the OHC are directly coupled to mechanical stimuli, so their input remains greater than for IHC at low frequencies. At very low frequencies the OHC are stimulated by sounds at levels below those that are heard. Although the hair cells in other sensory structures such as the saccule may be tuned to infrasonic frequencies, auditory stimulus coupling to these structures is inefficient so that they are unlikely to be influenced by airborne infrasound. Structures that are involved in endolymph volume regulation are also known to be influenced by infrasound, but their sensitivity is also thought to be low. There are, however, abnormal states in which the ear becomes hypersensitive to infrasound. In most cases, the inner ear's responses to infrasound can be considered normal, but they could be associated with unfamiliar sensations or subtle changes inphysiology. This raises the possibility that exposure to the infrasound component of wind turbine noise could influence the physiology of the ear. Responses of the Inner Ear to Infrasound Alec N. Salt and Jeffery T. Lichtenhan Fourth International Meeting on Wind Turbine Noise Rome, Italy, 12 -14 April 2011 Bio: Alec N. Salt received his PhD from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 1977 and has been actively involved in research into the physiology of the ear for over 35 years. Bio: Dr. Lichtenhan is from the Eaton - Peabody Laboratory, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston Massachusetts and the Department of Otology & Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Abstract: Unweighted sound measurements show that wind turbines generate high levels of infrasound. It has been wrongly assumed that if subjects cannot hear the infrasound component of the noise then they cannot be affected by it On the contrary, the mammalian ear is highly sensitive to infrasound stimulation at levels below those that are heard. Most aspects of responses to infrasound are far from well established. Measurements made within the endolymphatic system of the cochlea show responses that become larger, relative to measurements made in perilymph, as frequency is lowered. This suggests that endo lymphatic responses to infrasound are enhances in some manner. For high frequency sound, acoustic stimuli in the ear are summed. In contrast, the inner ear's responses to infrasound are suppressed by the presence of higher frequency stimuli. The complexity of the ear's response to infrasound leads us to the conclusion that there are many aspects that need to be better understood before the influence of wind turbine noise on the ear can be dismissed as insignificant. 19 Infrasound From Wind Turbines Could Affect Humans Alec N. Salt and James A. Kaltenbach Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 296, DOI: 10.1177/0270467611412555 http://bst.sagepub.com/content/31/4/296 Bio: Alec N. Salt received his PhD from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 1977 and has been actively involved in research into the physiology of the ear for over 35 years. Bio: James A. Kaltenbach received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. He specializes in the neurobiology of hearing disorders and is currently the Director of Otology Research at the Cleveland Clinic. Abstract Wind turbines generate low- frequency sounds that affect the ear. The ear is superficially similar to a microphone, converting mechanical sound waves into electrical signals, but does this by complex physiologic processes. Serious misconceptions about low - frequency sound and the ear have resulted from failure to consider in detail how the ear works. Although the cells that provide hearing are insensitive to infrasound, other sensory cells in the ear are much more sensitive, which can be demonstrated by electrical recordings. Responses to infrasound reach the brain through pathways that do not involve conscious hearing but instead may produce sensations of fullness, pressure or tinnitus, or have no sensation. Activation of subconscious pathways by infrasound could disturb sleep. Based on our current knowledge of how the ear works, it is quite possible that low frequency sounds at the levels generated by wind turbines could affect those living nearby. Perception -based protection from low- frequency sounds may not be enough Alec N. Salt and Jeffery T. Lichtenhan Invited paper presented at Inte r -noise 2012, New York City, NY Bio: Alec N. Salt, Departinent of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO,received his PhD from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 1977 and has been actively involved in research into the physiology of the ear for over 35 years. Acknowledgements This work was supported by grant RO1 DC001368 from the NIDCD, National Institutes of Health. We thank Jared Hartsock and Ruth Gill for their assistance with the experiments. Abstract Hearing and perception in the mammalian ear are mediated by the inner hair cells (1HC). IHCs are fluid- coupled to mechanical vibrations and have been characterized as velocity sensitive, makingthem quite insensitive to low- frequency sounds. But the ear also contains more numerous outer hair cells (OHC), which are not fluid coupled and are characterized as displacement sensitive. The OHCs are more sensitive than IHCs to low frequencies and 20 respond to very low - frequency sounds at levels below those that are perceived. OHC are connected to the brain by type II afferent fibers to networks that may further attenuate perceptionof low frequencies. These samepathways are also involved inalertingand phantom sounds (tinnitus). Because ofthese anatomic configurations, low- frequency sounds that are not perceived may cause influence in ways that have not yet been adequately studied. We present data showing that the ear's response to low frequency sounds is influenced by the presence of higher- frequency sounds such as those in the speech frequency range, with substantially larger responses generated when higher- frequency components are absent. We conclude that the physiological effects of low- frequency sounds are more complex than is widely appreciated. Based on this knowledge, we have to be concerned that sounds that are not perceived are clearly transduced by the ear and may still affect p cop le in ways that have yet to be fully understood. Public Health Ethics, Legitimacy, and the Challenges of Industrial Wind Turbines: The Case of Ontario, Canada Martin Shain Bulletin of Science Technology & Society, 201131: 256 D OI: 10.1177/0270467611412552, http://bst.sagepub.com/content/31/4/346 Bio: Martin Shain S.J.D. is trained in law and social sciences. He is principal and founder of the Neighbour at Work Centre® and assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health Division, University of Toronto. Abstract While industrial wind turbines (IWTs) clearly raise issues concerning threats to the health of a few in contrast to claimed health benefits to many, the trade -off has not been fully considered in a public health framework. This article reviews public health ethics justifications for the licensing and installation of IWTs. It concludes that the current methods used by government to evaluate licensing applications for IWTs do not meet most public health ethical criteria. Furthermore, these methods are contrary to widely held fundamental principles of administrative law and governmental legitimacy. A set of decision- making principles are suggested to address this situation that are derived from existing and emerging legalprinciples in Canada and elsewhere. These include the Precautionary Principle, the Least Impactful Means (Proportionality) Test, and the Neighbor Principle. Daniel Shepherd, David Welch, Kim N. Dirks, and David McBride, (March 2013), Do Quiet Areas Afford Greater Health - Related Quality of Life than Noisy Areas? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, ISSN 1660 -4601 http• / /www Lidpi com /1660- 4601/10/4/1284 Authors: Daniel Shepherd 1, *, David Welch 2, Kim N. Dirks 2 and David McBride 3 21 I School of Public Health, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand 2 School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; E- Mails: d.welch @auckland.ac.nz (D.W.); k.dirks@auck land. ac. nz (K.N.D.) 3 Department of Preventative and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand; E -Mail: david.mcbride @otago.ac.nz * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E -Mail: daniel.shepherdgaut.ac.nz Abstract: People typically choose to live in quiet areas in order to safeguard their health and wellbeing. However, the benefits of living inquiet areas are relatively understudied compared to the burdens associated with living in noisy areas. Additionally, research is increasingly focusing on the relationship between the human response to noise and measures of health and wellbeing, complementing traditional dose - response approaches, and further elucidating the impact of noise and health by incorporating human factors as mediators and moderators. To further explore the benefits of living inquiet areas, we compared the results of health - related quality of life ( HRQOL) questionnaire datasets collected from households in localities differentiated by their soundscapes and population density: noisy city, quiet city, quiet rural, and noisy rural. The dose - response relationships between noise annoyance and HRQOL measures indicated an inverse relationship between the two. Additionally, quiet areas were found to have higher mean HRQOL domain scores than noisy areas. This research further supports the protection of quiet locales and ongoing noise abatement in noisy areas Shepherd, Daniel; McBride, David; Welch, David; Dirks, Kim; Hill, Erin Wind turbine noise and health - related quality of life of nearby residents: a cross sectional study in New Zealand Presented at the Fourth International Meeting on Wind Turbine Noise, Rome, 2011 httn: / /otaizo.ourarchive.ae.nzJhandle /10523/2260 24/03/2013 Abstract: Hearing allows humans to detect threats in the environment and to communicate with others. However, unwanted sound has the capacity to evoke reflexive and emotional responses, and can act a stressor. The World Health Organisation classifies noise as an environmental pollutant that degrades sleep, quality of life and general health. Previous research provides evidence of a relationship between wind turbine noise and both annoyance and sleep disturbance. However, wind turbines are a relatively new source of community noise, and as such their effects on health have yet to be fully described. We report a study exploringthe effect of wind turbine noise on health and wellbeing in a sample of New Zealand residents living within two kilometres of a wind turbine installation. Our data provide evidence that wind turbine noise can degrade aspects of health - related quality of life and amenity. On this evidence, wind turbine installations should be sited with care and consideration with respect to the communities hosting them. 22 Mitigating the Acoustic Impacts of Modern Technologies: Acoustic, Health, and Psychosocial Factors Informing Wind Farm Placement Daniel Shepherd and Rex Billington Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 389 DOI: 10.1177/0270467611417841 http• / /bst saepub.com /content /31/5/389 Bio: Daniel Shepherd has a PhD inpsychoacoustics and holds a lectureship atthe Faculty of Health, AUT University. As an environmental psychologist, he researches the psychological response to noise from both individual and social perspectives. Bio: Dr. Rex Billington is a research health psychologist at AUT University after 18 years with the World Health Organization including directorships in Mental Health and the Global Program on AIDS. Abstract Wind turbine noise is annoying and has been linked to increased levels of psychological distress, stress, difficulty falling asleep and sleep interruption. For these reasons, there is a need for competently designed noise standards to safeguard community health and well- being. The authors identify key considerations for the development of wind turbine noise standards, which emphasize a more social and humanistic approach to the assessment of new energy technologies in society. Evaluating the impact of wind turbine noise on health related quality of life by Daniel Shepherd, David McBride, David Welch, Kim N. Dirks, Erin M. Hill Noise & Health, September- October2011, 13:54,333 -9 DOI: 10.4103/1463- 1741.85502 nM2 . noise andhe alth. o r]; Abstract We report a cross - sectional study comparing the health-related quality of life ( HRQOL) of individuals residing in the proximity of a wind farm to those residing in a demographically matched area sufficiently displaced from wind turbines. The study employed a nonequivalent comparison group posttest -only design. Self- administered questionnaires, which included the brief version of the World Health Organization quality of life scale, were delivered to residents in two adjacent areas in semiruralNew Zealand. Participants were also asked to identify annoying noises, indicate their degree of noise sensitivity, and rate amenity. Statistically significant differences were noted in some HRQOL domain scores, with residents living within 2 km of a turbine installation reporting lower overall quality of life, physical quality of life, and environmental quality of life. Those exposed to turbine noise also reported significantly lower sleep quality, and rated their environment as less restful. Our data suggest that wind farm noise can negatively impact facets ofHRQOL. 23 Acknowledgements: We are grateful to our colleagues and others whose reviews substantially improved the manuscript. We are especially grateful for the thorough review undertaken by Professor Rex Billington, who as the WHO Director of Mental Health in the 1990s oversaw the development of the WHO's program into quality of life, health and the environment. Numerical simulation of infrasound perception, with reference to prior reported laboratory effects. M.A.Swinbanks Presented at Inter -noise 2012, New York City, NY Abstract In earlier presentations, the author has argued that conventional assessments of the perception of infrasound based on mean (rms derived) sound energy levels underestimate the importance of the associated crest factor of very low frequency sound pressure variations. By simulating the dynamic response of the ear at levels close to the hearing threshold, it is apparent that infrasound may be perceptible at lower levels than those based on long time constant erns assessment. In particular, it will be shown that the existence of a invite threshold of audibility, together with the added presence of low level higher frequency noise in the first critical band (i.e. below 10011z), can imply the perception of infrasound at significantly lower levels than has hitherto been acknowledged. The results of simulations will be compared to independently reported effects which have been observed in laboratory testing by other researchers. Conclusion (excerpt) The dBG levels for the wind - turbine infrasound inside the house are 10 -15dB lower than the Chen test signal which gave rise to adverse effects after only 1 hour. But since there is an 8dB increase in sensitivity for 10% of young adults, it is clear that these infrasonic wind turbine levels could be expected to become a problem after several hours of exposure. The Problems With "Noise Numbers" for Wind Farm Noise Assessment Bob Thorne Bulletin of Science Technology & Society 201131: 262 D OI : 10.1177/0270467611412557, http://bst.sagepub.com/content/31/4/262 Bio: Bob Thorne, MSc, PhD, is the principal consultant of Noise Measurement Services Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia. He holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand, in health science and is an environmental health research associate in the Institute ofFood, Nutrition and Human Health at Massey University. His research work involves using advanced specialized technology for intrusive noise assessment, and a specific application is personalized sound reinforcement for hearing assistive devices. 24 Abstract Human perception responds primarily to sound character rather than sound level. Wind farms are unique sound sources and exhibit special audible and inaudible characteristics that can be described as modulating sound or as a tonal complex. Wind farm compliance measures based on a specified noise number alone will fail to address problems with noise nuisance. The character of wind farm sound, noise emissions from wind farms, noise prediction at residences, and systemic failures in assessment processes are examined. Human perception of wind farm sound is compared with noise assessment measures and complaint histories. The adverse effects on health ofpersons susceptible to noise from wind farms are examined and a hypothesis, the concept of heightened noise zones (pressure variations), as a marker for cause and effect is advanced. A sound level of LAeq 32 dB outside a residence and above an individual's threshold of hearing inside the home are identified as markers for serious adverse health effects affecting susceptible individuals. The article is referenced to the author's research, measurements, and observations at different wind farms in New Zealand and Victoria, Australia. 25