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Minutes
June 10, 2013
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Monday, June 10, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (until 5:07 p.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (until 5:07 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (until 5:07 p.m.)
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (until 5:07 p.m.)
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir (until 5:07 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P, Barrie
Committee Coordinator, J. Gallagher (until 4:17 p.m.)
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Traill announced the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area will be holding the annual
Birds of Prey Event on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Toronto St. Parking
Lot.
Councillor Woo announced the following upcoming events:
• The Heart & Stroke Big Bike Event today, June 10, 2013 between 11:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. at the Kelsey's Restaurant in Bowmanville.
• Clarington Day on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the Courtice Flea Market.
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Councillor Hooper announced the following events:
• Doors Open Clarington on June 8, 2013.
• Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, June 7 to 9, 2013, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex.
Councillor Hooper announced the following upcoming events:
• Annual Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Improvement Area's
Summerfest and Rick Patterson Memorial Car Show between June 20, 2013 and
June 22, 2013 in Downtown Bowmanville.
• Rotary Park's Concert in the Park series starting on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at
7:00 p.m.
• Official Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Durham Regional Police Service -
Clarington Police Complex on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at 2210 Bloor
Street.
• Clarington Master Fire Plan Public Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at
7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers.
Councillor Novak announced the following events:
• Doors Open Clarington on June 8, 2013.
• Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, June 7 to 9, 2013, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex.
Councillor Novak announced the following upcoming events:
• Official Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Durham Regional Police Service -
Clarington Police Complex on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at 2210 Bloor
Street, Courtice.
• Clarington Day on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the Courtice Flea Market.
• Official Launch of the Durham Region Transit PULSE Bus Rapid Transit Service
on Friday, June 14, 2013.
• Enbridge Open House - Line 9 Reversal Project on Wednesday, June 19
between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Clarington Beech Centre.
Councillor Partner announced the following upcoming events:
• Girls Night Out on Thursday, June 13th between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in
downtown Orono.
• Orono Horticultural Society Celebration of the Construction and Completion of
the Living Wall at the Clarke Museum in Kirby on Friday, June 14, 2013 at
5:00 p.m.
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• Giant Yard Sale on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Kendal Community Centre.
• Legends of the Autobahn on Saturday, June 15, 2013 and Sunday, June 16,
2013 at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Mayor Foster announced the success of the Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, June 7 to 9, 2013,
at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
Mayor Foster announced the following upcoming events:
• Official Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Durham Regional Police Service -
Clarington Police Complex on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at 2210 Bloor
Street, Courtice.
• Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Courtice 10th Anniversary Celebration
today, Monday, June 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
• Pathfinders Awards at Faith United Church tonight, Monday, June 10, 2013 at
6:30 p.m.
• St. Marys Cement 7th Annual Open House on Saturday June 15, 2013 between
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
• Safe Communities Advisory Committee Cleanup of Bowmanville Valley Lands on
Saturday, June 15, 2013 between 9:00 a.m. and noon.
• Clarington Museums and Archives' Puppet Show on Saturday, June 15, 2013
between noon and 2:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-340-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on May 27, 2013, be approved.
CARRIED
PUBLIC MEETING
There were no public meetings held.
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DELEGATIONS
DELEGATION OF TOM WOODS REGARDING REPORT EGD-020-13, TRUDEAU
WALKWAY
Tom Woods was present to share his concerns regarding Report EGD-020-13, Trudeau
Walkway. Mr. Woods stated that he is concerned that not all interested parties received
notification of Report EGD-020-13. He referred to the email, dated June 8, 2013, from
Eric Guenette, who had researched other walkways around Bowmanville. Mr. Woods
added that Mr. Guenette has concluded that the Trudeau walkway has more issues
than the other walkways. He urged that Report EGD-020-13 be re-evaluated to contain
the opinions of the 100 persons who asked for the walkway to be closed. Mr. Woods
asked that the report be deferred until everyone is notified properly. He asked that any
signs to be installed should include times for enforcement. Mr. Woods stated that the
Trudeau Drive Walkway is not a school drop off zone and should not be used as such.
He stated that he feels that the opinions of 100 petitioners have been stifled. Mr.
Woods urged Council to close the walkway. He relayed an area incident which took
place on Saturday, May 4, 2013 where a neighbour was verbally and physically
assaulted by someone who was allegedly intoxicated.
DELEGATION OF NIK PAPANIKOLAS REGARDING REPORT EGD-020-13,
TRUDEAU WALKWAY
Nik Papanikolas was present regarding Report EGD-020-13, Trudeau Walkway. Mr.
Papanikolas stated that he had attended all of the meetings but yet did not receive an
email notification regarding Report EGD-020-13. He stated that he found out about the
report from Mr. Tom Woods. Mr. Papanikolas questioned the partial distribution of the
report and placement on an agenda before complete notification. He stated that he
believes that the report is biased. Mr. Papanikolas is concerned that the report failed to
recommend the closure of the walkway despite a petition from 100 residents requesting
the closure. He is concerned about the omission, in the report, of a petition to keep the
walkway open. Mr. Papanikolas urged that all the information is necessary for Council
to make a fair and equitable decision. He noted that the report is missing an
examination of the relocation of the walkway to the east; costs associated with the
recommendations, including the costs (and revenue) as a result of additional
enforcement; cost of video surveillance; and cost savings for closure. Mr. Papanikolas
noted that the report indicated that if the walkway was moved it may be moving a
problem instead of eliminating the problem.
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Resolution #GPA-341-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the delegation of Mr. Papanikolas be extended for an additional five minutes.
CARRIED
Mr. Papanikolas is concerned with the statement in the report that it would take a further
year to close the walkway, which he termed as "fear mongering". He asked that the
Committee consider the privacy and threat-risk assessment surrounding the
implementation of a video surveillance program and to ensure the individual's privacy is
protected. Mr. Papanikolas read an excerpt from the Ontario Privacy Commissioner
guidelines related to video surveillance. He added that he found it disturbing that video
surveillance was at the top of the report and that he believes the cost of this measure is
not accurately reflected in the report.
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-342-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 11:05 a.m.
ALTER THE AGENDA
Resolution #GPA-343-12
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the agenda be altered to consider Report EGD-020-13 at this time.
CARRIED
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ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TRUDEAU WALKWAY
Resolution #GPA-344-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report EGD-020-13, regarding Trudeau Walkway, be referred back to Staff, until
the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of September 9, 2013, for
Staff's best efforts to address:
• All issues raised during the delegation of Mr. Nik Papanikolas
• The nine issues contained in the email correspondence, dated June 8, 2013,
from Mr. Eric Guenette
• The issues and concerns raised during the delegation of Mr. Tom Woods; and
THAT the Municipal Solicitor be directed to address the privacy implications, legal and
cost wise, of video surveillance on the Trudeau Drive Walkway.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting.
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION FOR NEW HOME BUYERS
Resolution #GPA-345-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-030-13 be received;
THAT the revised New Home Sales Facilities Policy (Attachment 2 of Report
PSD-030-13) be approved; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-030-13 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
CARRIED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motion)
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Resolution #GPA-346-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-345-13 be amended by adding the following after
the second paragraph:
"THAT the notice, referred to in paragraph 1.1 of Report PSD-030-13 relating to
train noise, be provided to any purchasers of houses within 500m of a railway as
a separate document."
MOTION LOST
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-345-13 was then put to a vote and carried.
AN APPLICATION TO CREATE A COMMON ELEMENT CONDOMINIUM AND
REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: PORT OF NEWCASTLE EAST LANDS
Resolution #GPA-347-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report PSD-038-13 be received;
THAT the request to deem the subject application exempt from Section 51 (Public
Meeting) of the Planning Act be considered appropriate in the circumstances as
authorized by Section 9(7) of the Condominium Act;
THAT the application for proposed Plan of Condominium C-C-2013-0001 submitted by
Port of Newcastle East Lands be supported;
THAT the application to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved, and the By-law
attached to Report PSD-038-13 to remove the Holding (H) symbol for the subject lands
be passed upon execution of the condominium agreement;
THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-038-13 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-038-13 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motion)
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Resolution #GPA-348-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-347-13 be amended by adding the following as
the fourth paragraph:
"THAT, following installation of Regional services, the condominiums be
disbanded at the developer's cost; and
THAT the land be conveyed to the adjacent property owners at no cost."
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-347-13 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY ALTERATION
THE WALBRIDGE HOUSE
483 KING AVENUE EAST, NEWCASTLE
APPLICANT: BRIAN AND AUDREY JOSE
Resolution #GPA-349-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-039-13 be received;
THAT permission be granted for works to stabilize the foundation and structure on the
property identified as 483 King Avenue East, Newcastle, in accordance with Section
33(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18;
THAT the Director of Planning Services be authorized, on behalf of Council, to permit
further alterations to the property identified as 483 King Avenue East, Newcastle, in
accordance with Section 33(15) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 19907
Chapter 0.18; and
THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Clarington Heritage Committee, the property
owner, and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-039-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
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RECESS
Resolution #GPA-350-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the Committee recess for lunch for two hours.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 2:43 p.m. with Councillor Novak in the Chair.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Continued
COURTICE ROAD SIDEWALKS — MOYSE DRIVE TO NASH ROAD
Resolution #GPA-351-13
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report EGD-019-13 be received;
THAT the proposal for the construction of sidewalk on the east side of Courtice Road
from Moyse Drive to Nash Road be approved;
THAT construction of the recommended sidewalk be completed in 2013;
THAT funding in the amount of $75,000 for the works be allocated from the
Development Charges Roads and Related Reserve Fund; and
THAT, upon completion of the sidewalk works, the crossing guard at Moyse Drive and
Courtice road be relocated to the intersection of Nash Road and Courtice Road.
CARRIED
TRUDEAU WALKWAY
Report EGD-020-13 was considered earlier in the meeting. (See Page 6)
Councillor Partner chaired this portion of the meeting.
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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
CEMETERY BY-LAW AMENDMENT
Resolution #GPA-352-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report OPD-010-13 be received;
THAT the Cemetery By-law amendment as outlined in the proposed draft by-law
(Attachment 1 to Report OPD-010-13) be approved;
THAT the costs be expensed against the Operating Budget Account for Cemetery
Maintenance, resulting in an over expenditure in 2013; and
THAT Council recognizes that this cost be included in future annual budgets.
CARRIED
EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
Councillor Neal chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION —ALTERNATE HOME
Resolution #GPA-353-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Report CSD-007-13 be received;
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Beech Avenue Community Liaison Committee be
approved (Attachment 1 to Report CSD-007-13); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CSD-007-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
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SALE OF HOCKEY ARTIFACTS
Resolution #GPA-354-13
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CSD-008-13 be received;
THAT the Purchasing By-law be waived for the sale of hockey artifacts;
THAT staff be authorized to sell the approximately 1,300 hockey artifacts to Mr. Garry
Meyer and Mr. Mike Wigston for the amount of $50,000;
THAT the funds received through the sale of the artifacts be deposited into the C.S.
Capital Reserve Account;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington be responsible for shipping costs of the Hockey
Artifacts to Edmonton, Alberta; and
THAT Mr. Garry Meyer and Mr. Mike Wigston be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
SCHEDULE OF RATES AND FEES 2013/14 - 2014/15
Resolution #GPA-355-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CSD-009-13 be received; and
THAT Attachment 1 of Report CSD-009-13 Schedule of Rates and Fees for the two (2)
year period, September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2015 be approved.
CARRIED
Councillor Traill chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
APPOINTMENTS TO CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE AND ABANDONED
CEMETERIES BOARD
Resolution #GPA-356-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CLD-020-13 be received;
THAT the resignation of Andrew Kozak be received, with regret, and that he be thanked
for his contribution to the Clarington Heritage Committee;
THAT Joseph Earle be appointed to the Clarington Heritage Committee for a term
concurrent with the term of Council;
THAT Kim Vaneyk be appointed to the Abandoned Cemeteries Board for a term
concurrent with the term of Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-020-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
NAMING OF NEW NEWCASTLE FIRE STATION
Resolution #GPA-357-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CLD-021-13 be received;
THAT the name of the new fire station at 3333 Durham Highway 2 in Newcastle be
"Alfred Alldread Newcastle Fire Station"; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-021-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
CARRIED
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REGULATING THE USE OF MUNICIPAL BOULEVARDS
Resolution #GPA-358-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
THAT Report CLD-022-13 be received; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-022-13, A By-Law To Regulate The Use of
Municipal Boulevards, be approved.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motions)
Resolution #GPA-359-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CLD-022-13 be tabled until the matter of parking on boulevards is
addressed.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-360-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-358-13 be amended by adding the following:
THAT the by-law be amended by adding the word "vegetables" to the end of the
definition of"vegetation".
CARRIED
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-358-13 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT
The Solicitor's Department report was considered under the Confidential Reports
section, later in the meeting. (See Page 19)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The Chief Administrative Officer's report was considered under the Unfinished Business
section, later in the meeting. (See following)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER
Resolution #GPA-361-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Addendum to Report CAO-005-13 be received for information.
CARRIED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motion)
Resolution #GPA-362-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-361-13 be amended by adding the following at
the end:
"THAT the Staff be directed to prepare a report to address the following
questions arising from particular sections of Addendum to Report CAO-005-13:
Part A:
3.1 "Hence, it is feasible to retain the services of an Integrity
Commissioner used by another Municipality"
-What would this process look like?
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-How much do the other Municipalities' Integrity
Commissioners charge?
• Pickering
• Toronto
• Port Hope
• Markham
3.3 "....we recommend funds be set aside in the 2014 budget. At a
minimum, $25,000 hopefully is sufficient to cover three (3)
complaints annually."
-How much have the four (4) other Municipalities spent on
complaints in a calendar year, i.e. 2012?
-Why set aside funds when we do not know that there will be
any complaints?
-Why use an OHSA complaint as basis for an Integrity
Commissioner complaint? There are far fewer procedural
steps outlined in Code of Conduct than under OHSA.
3.5 "Hence, the number of complaints received by any municipality in a
given year would not be helpful to assist Council to estimate the
number of complaints that will be anticipated in Clarington."
-This statement is conjecture. Knowing how many
complaints have been lodged in the four (4) Municipalities
who have Integrity Commissioners — 3 of which are larger
than Clarington —would provide important data to members
of Council regarding costs and frequency.
-Council specifically requested this data. Please provide the
data regarding the number of complaints that Municipalities
with Integrity Commissioners have had in a calendar year
and the approximate cost of investigating these complaints,
including the fees charged by the four (4) Municipalities so
that members of Clarington Council can make an informed
decision.
4.2 "Due to the infrequent nature in the use of an Integrity
Commissioner.....the only option available would be to obtain
services through contracting a third party.....In fact, this is common
practice in municipalities that have an Integrity Commissioner."
-Please provide the details regarding the "common practice
in (four) municipalities that have an Integrity Commissioner.
This is the information that Council requested.
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-Who does each of the four Municipalities use as an Integrity
Commissioner?
-Do these Municipalities have a "roster" as proposed in
Addendum to Report CAO-005-13?
4.4 "Matters to be Considered in the RFP"
-a) and b) — See Above. What are the required qualifications
for the Municipalities who use Integrity Commissioners?
Please provide the details regarding who these
Municipalities are using, the fees they charge (i.e. the hourly
rate for the Integrity Commissioners for Port Hope, Markham
and Toronto, and the salary for the Pickering Integrity
Commissioner) and what the protocol is for filing complaints
with these Integrity Commissioners.
MOTION LOST
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-361-13 was then put to a vote and carried.
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-363-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 4:25 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
REVIEW OF CLARINGTON'S FIREWORKS BY-LAW 92-160
Resolution #GPA-364-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, Seconded by Councillor Partner
WHEREAS Clarington's Fireworks By-law 92-160 is very short and is not as
comprehensive as many other Ontario Municipalities;
AND WHEREAS Clarington's Fireworks By-law has not been updated since 1992;
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AND WHEREAS fireworks have changed significantly in composition, size,
manufacture, height and loudness over the years;
AND WHEREAS the safety of Clarington residents is of paramount importance;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality should take steps to enhance the safety of all
Clarington residents by ensuring that our by-laws are up-to-date and comprehensive,
particularly with respect to private, i.e. residential use of fireworks;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT Staff undertake a review and update of Municipal By-law 92-160 exclusively with
respect to private use of fireworks by private individuals;
THAT Staff look to the Fireworks By-laws of the City of London; the City of Ottawa; the
City of Hamilton and the City of Windsor in updating and developing new provisions in
the Clarington By-law; and that Staff incorporate provisions from these By-laws as
necessary;
THAT the following concerns, provisions and issues be considered and addressed by
Staff in drafting the new By-law;
a. Providing a list of Prohibited Fireworks. This may be achieved by contacting
other Municipalities with lists and fireworks manufacturers in order to obtain
information regarding:
i. Noise Levels
ii. Height
iii. Assessment of "danger" level
iv. Country of Manufacture
v. Debris from firework (i.e. does the firework spray "confetti"; leave
excessive debris, etc.)
b. Setbacks from adjoining properties; vehicles and structures in residential
neighbourhoods;
c. Prohibition of deployment of fireworks on urban and residential streets,
roadways, and sidewalks;
d. Prohibition of"firecrackers";
e. Implementation of a 10:00 p.m. curfew for fireworks on "school nights"
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f. Preparation of a scheme of graduated fines for violations of the various
provisions of the By-law, including description of enforcement mechanisms
and the preparation of a scheme of fines for the parents/guardians of youth
found to be illegally setting off fireworks;
g. Protocols for the safe storage, handling and ignition of fireworks including:
i. Mandating the presence of a fire extinguisher and water source;
ii. Guidelines for the safe storage, handling and ignition of fireworks;
h. Providing an application and permitting process to allow for the deployment of
fireworks in specifically, Municipally-approved locations; and
i. Amendment of the number of days to set off fireworks to "two" days
before/after Victoria Day and Canada Day, unless Canada Day falls on a
Wednesday, in which case "three" days is permissible.
THAT the aforementioned concerns, provisions and issues do not comprise an
exclusive list, and that Staff be permitted to address any other issues, concerns or
considerations in drafting the new By-law;
THAT By-law Enforcement, KPRDSB, Emergency and Fire Services, Durham Regional
Police, and MPP John O'Toole be notified and invited to provide input into the
development of the new By-law; and
THAT Staff use its discretion to determine an appropriate method of inviting public input
on the above issues and proposals and solicit that public input.
CARRIED
VERIDIAN AGENDA AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Resolution #GPA-365-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Clarington Council request provision of the draft Veridian agenda and financial
statements at least one week prior to the Annual General Meeting.
CARRIED
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Resolution #GPA-366-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-365-13, with respect to the distribution of the draft
Veridian agenda and financial statements, be distributed to all four shareholder
municipalities.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
BONNYDON LIMITED
APPEALS TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
DURHAM HIGHWAY 2, COURTICE
Resolution #GPA-367-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGL-004-13, regarding
Bonnydon Limited appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board Plan of Subdivision and
Rezoning Durham Highway 2, Courtice, be approved.
CARRIED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motion)
CLOSED SESSION
Resolution #GPA-368-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a report from the Municipal Solicitor
regarding Bonnydon Limited appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board Plan of Subdivision
and Rezoning Durham Highway 2, Courtice, a matter that deals with advice that is
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose.
CARRIED
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RISE AND REPORT
The meeting resumed in open session at 5:21 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed.
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-367-13 was then put to a vote and carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-369-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 5:22 p.m.
CARRIED
MAYO R MON Lt CLERK
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