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Council Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 21, 2013
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Traill led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Communications Coordinator, J. Vreeker, attended until 7:45 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Partner announced the following:
On October 5, 2013, the Municipality hosted the Region’s e-waste event where
4.09 tonnes of waste was diverted
On October 26, 2013, the Region of Durham Hazardous Household Waste
event will take place at the Operations Depot, 178 Darlington/Clarke Townline
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. A local food bank will be collecting
non-perishable food items
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October 27, 2013, County West CD Release Party at the Newcastle
Community Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Kendal Community Hall on November 2, 2013,
from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
November 9, 2013, Remembrance Day Service in Newtonville at 10:30 a.m.
November 10, 2013, Remembrance Day Service in Orono at 1:15 p.m.
November 15, 2013, Jackie Kent Extravaganza at the Newcastle Community
Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Newcastle Santa Claus Parade on November 17, 2013, at 5:30 p.m.
nd
2 Annual Santa Claus Parade in Orono on November 30, 2013
Councillor Traill announced the following:
Business and Professional Women’s Club Bowmanville will be hosting an
Evening of Celebration and Fun on October 22, 2013, at the Sarah Jane
Williams Heritage Centre in celebration of Women’s History Month including
dinner and silent auction with BPW GTA Annual General meeting following the
event
October 24, 2013, historical presentation by Charles Taws, Archivist, on Port
Darlington and the Mighty Great Lakes at 7:00 p.m. at Bobby C’s Gazebo
She welcomed David McDonald, Franny Jewitt and Dr. Brenda Gallie, Impact
Genetics, a division of Gamma Dynacare, a new business moving to 1100
Bennett Road
She expressed appreciation to Jennifer Cooke, Manager of Communication
and Marketing for the report on hosting the NASCAR event, noting the
attendance at the three-day event was 72,538 of which 25% were local
attendees, the estimated visitor spending was $17,222,603 approximately $237
per visitor, 139 total jobs were created and the event had the second largest
television viewing audience behind the NFL
Councillor Woo announced the following:
County West CD Release Party on October 27, 2013
October 27, 2013, Newcastle United Church Concert “One Song Two Voices”
featuring Joanne McLennan Choir Master and Terry Head and Choir
Firehouse Youth “Fright Night” at the Bowmanville Zoo from 6:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. on October 19, 25 and 26, 2013
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
Sylvia Ruegger was in attendance at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront
rd
Marathon on Sunday when Lanni Marchant finished 3 in the Elite Division,
breaking Sylvia’s 28 year-old record for running the fastest marathon
He extended appreciation from the Applefest Committee to the Operations
Department for their efforts in helping with Applefest and other special events
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October 24, 26, 31 and November 2, 2013, the Beech Street Theatre Company
will present “Franken’s Hyde” at Maddy’s Pub. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. with show
at 7:30 p.m.
Joey’s World is hosting a family Halloween Party on October 28, 2013, starting
at 3:30 p.m.
A number of Halloween events have been scheduled through the Clarington
Older Adult Association
Councillor Neal announced that on Thursday, October 25, 2013, Clarington Museum
and Archives will host their Volunteer Appreciation Night for Museum volunteers at the
Sarah Jane Williams Centre.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She extended congratulations to Gord and Garry Geissberger, Geissberger
Farmhouse Cider Inc., for receiving the prestigious Leaders in Innovation
Award from the Honourable Kathleen Wynne on October 7, 2013
LibEx, the Library Experience Exhibition at the Bowmanville Branch, Clarington
Public Library on October 26, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Public Information Session for Proposed Street Name Change in the Clarington
Energy Business Park on October 28, 2013, 7:00 p.m. South Courtice Arena
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2 Annual Purplicious Event in support of Epilepsy Durham on October 23,
2013
Durham Region will be testing the Public Alerting System installed within the
ten kilometre area around the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station during
regular daytime business hours on October 23 for indoor testing and
October 24, 2013 for outdoor siren activation
Region of Durham launch of the Durham Trails interactive on-line map offering
views of trails and open spaces in Durham Region
“Do the Math” Film Night about the rising movement to solve the climate crisis
and Panel Discussion by experts from UOIT and Trent University on
October 24, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Trent University Oshawa
Campus
Grand re-opening of Curves in Courtice on October 25, 2013
Councillor Novak also advised that Dale Gibbons, delegation (b) has indicated that he
would not be in attendance this evening and has requested to address Council at the
next General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
He extended congratulations to Garry Cooke on receiving the Ontario Medal for
Good Citizenship for his efforts in helping to create the Clarington Project, an
activity centre offering recreational and educational activities for persons with
development disabilities in Durham Region
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Poppy Flag-raising Ceremony on October 24, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. at the
Bowmanville Cenotaph
Bowmanville High School Graduation Ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. on October 25,
2013
Children’s Aid Foundation Annual Gala at the Ajax Convention Centre on
October 26, 2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington Gala Event at the Beech Centre on
November 2, 2013
Dave Lawson has stepped down as President of the Bowmanville Creek
Anglers Association but will continue with his work in the valley. Mayor Foster
indicated that Sunday was the last day of moving fish and noted that 10,700
fish had been moved over the dam
He expressed appreciation to all volunteers and staff for their assistance with
various community events such as the Harvest Ball, Sports Hall of Fame,
Applefest and the Juried Art Show
Durham Mayors and the Regional Chair will be meeting with Premier Kathleen
Wynne and the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy regarding the
recent announcement not to proceed with New Build at the Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station
Resolution #C-332-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council September 30, 2013, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre and Maria Perrino and Brian Sibley, John
Howard Society of Durham presented a Community Appreciation Award to
Mayor Foster and Members of Council in recognition of the Municipality’s outstanding
support and assistance during the John Howard Society’s past 50 years of work in
Durham Region.
DELEGATIONS
Prior to the meeting, Jordan McCormack advised she would not be in attendance.
Jim Richards addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 11 – New
Logging Practices Policy for the Ganaraska Forest expressing concern that the
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is permitting major logging
operations to occur during the breeding season for migratory birds and are not
managing the forest according to Best Management Practices. Mr. Richards stated
that migratory breeding birds are protected in Canada under the Migratory Birds
Convention Act (MBA) 1994 and other Provincial and Federal legislation. He advised
he became aware of the logging operations on June 6, 2013, and while his initial
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inclination was to have charges laid against the GRCA, he agreed to a meeting with
GRCA staff and the loggers and felt the outcome of the meeting on June 10, 2013,
was positive. Mr. Richards stated he is now aware that the GRCA intends only to
scale back operations under proposed guidelines and he feels this is simply not good
enough. Mr. Richards urged Council, as a stakeholder, to adopt a resolution
endorsing both a timeframe for harvesting as well as instilling Best Management
Practices within a policy, to share their concerns with the other six Municipal
stakeholders, and to recommend to the GRCA that they recognize the MBA
regulations and protect those bird species in question.
Earlier in the meeting, Councillor Novak indicated that Dale Gibbons would not be in
attendance this evening.
David Forrester and Don Wright addressed Council concerning Staff Report #1 -
Report COD-024-13 – Volunteer Fire Mandatory Retirement at Age 60 – Policy
Review. Mr. Forrester stated he was addressing Council this evening based on a
perception that fire fighting is one of the most stressful jobs; however, he advised that
a listing of America’s deadliest jobs does not include fire fighters, police or military.
He feels that statistics can be manipulated to arrive at the desired outcome. Mr.
Forrester stated in his career as a volunteer fire fighter, he has never seen a part-time
volunteer fire fighter die on or shortly after a fire session. He stated Clarington
Emergency and Fire Services has a fresh air protection program so that exposure to
toxic material is now being eliminated and with other information and protection, the
exposure to toxins will decrease. Mr. Forrester feels that improved medical
intervention and better living has contributed to better lifestyle changes that can be
maintained in the future.
Mr. Wright expressed concern that the Volunteer fire fighters were not consulted or
provided a copy of the policy on mandatory retirement at age 60. He stated he has
gathered information from surrounding townships and confirm that volunteers are
permitted to remain after the age of 60. Mr. Wright stated he has volunteered for 28
years and stated there was never an issue of a volunteer working past age 60 until it
was incorporated into the full-time collective agreement. Mr. Wright stated volunteers
are a great asset to the municipality as they are dedicated and trained to the same
standards as full-time fire fighters. He confirmed that they are only paid for the time
they are needed and are willing to do the job day or night. He acknowledged that
heart attacks and cancers are a greater threat to fire fighters than to the general public
but they don’t discriminate by age, and he is still willing to serve.
Resolution #C-333-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
“CARRIED”
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The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-334-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Items I - 2, I - 7, I - 8 and I - 12.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee
dated September 19, 2013
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives dated September 11,
2013
I - 4 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
September 19, 2013
I - 5 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated June 18 and
August 20, 2013
I - 6 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 September 24, 2013,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Durham/York Energy from Waste Project,
Draft DYEC Spill Contingency and Emergency Response Plan
(MOE File No. EA-08-02)
Draft Durham York Energy Centre Spill Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan (September 2013)
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 20, 2013,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Durham/York Energy from Waste Project,
Third Party Independent Audit Report #3 (MOE File No. EA-08-02)
Durham York Energy Centre Construction Phase Audit #3
(September 2013)
Erratum & Clarification Memorandum dated September 20, 2013,
regarding Durham York Energy Centre Construction Phase Audit #3
(September 2013)
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Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated September 18, 2013,
with a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham
Regional Clerk, regarding Durham/York Energy from Waste Project,
Community Communications Plan (MOE File No. EA-08-02)
Durham York Energy Centre Community Communications Plan
(August 2013)
Durham York Energy Centre Community Communications Plan
Comment and Response Table (August 2013)
Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated August 30, 2013, with
a copy to the EFWAC, York Regional Clerk and Durham Regional
Clerk, regarding Submission of July 2013 Complaint and Inquiry
Logs (MOE File No. EA-08-02); and
advising that the documents are also available on the EFW project website
at http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/efw-committee.htm
I - 9 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report 2013-P-62 of the Commissioner of
Planning and Economic Development pertaining to the National Household
Survey (2011) – Income, Housing and Shelter Costs.
I - 10 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report 2013-P-63 of the Commissioner of
Planning and Economic Development pertaining to Monitoring of Growth
Trends.
I - 11 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report 2013-P-64 of the Commissioner of
Planning and Economic Development pertaining to the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee (DAAC), 2013 Farm Tour.
I - 8 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report 2013-P-58 of the Commissioner of
Planning and Economic Development pertaining to the Durham Trail Co-
ordinating Committee (DTCC) New Website Project.
Resolution #C-335-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee (DTCC) New Website Project be
endorsed.
“CARRIED”
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I - 12 Mary Tillcock, Run Day Organizer, Terry Fox Run, expressing appreciation
to Council and staff for the support given to the annual Terry Fox Run and
rd
advising that early results for Clarington indicate that the 33 Anniversary
of Terry’s Marathon of Hope will raise $72,000 for cancer research through
the efforts of over 900 participants.
Resolution #C-336-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item I – 12 from Mary Tillcock, Run Day Organizer, Terry Fox
Run, be received with thanks; and
THAT a letter of appreciation be sent to Mary Tillcock and organizers of Clarington’s
Annual Terry Fox Run for their efforts in support of the Run.
“CARRIED”
I - 2 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated
September 13, 2013
Resolution #C-337-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated
September 13, 2013 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
I - 7 Gail Rickard, Clarington Public Library Board Chair, expressing
appreciation for the paving of the Orono Branch Library parking lot.
Resolution #C-338-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item I – 7 from Gail Rickard, Clarington Public Library Board
Chair, expressing appreciation for the paving of the Orono Branch Library parking lot,
be received for information.
“CARRIED”
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D – 14 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-339-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 9 and Hand-out Correspondence
Item D - 14, be approved as per the Agenda, with the exception of Item D - 4.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
inviting nominations for the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement
Award for Voluntarism in Ontario, an award to recognize exceptional
leadership, innovation and creativity in voluntarism and community
services by individuals, groups, businesses and other organizations that
have made outstanding contributions to their communities. Nomination
forms and additional information are available at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards or by telephone at 1-877-832-8622.
The deadline for submission is December 5, 2013.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place on the Municipal website)
D - 2 Barbara Clark, Local Volunteer, Huntington Society of Canada, requesting
permission to hold a “Walk for Huntington Disease Awareness” on May
25, 2014; requesting permission for the month of May, 2014 to be
proclaimed “Huntington Disease Awareness Month” and to hang a banner
over Highway 2 for the month of May.
(“Walk for Huntington Disease Awareness”
approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a road occupancy permit from
the Engineering Services Department;
“Huntington Disease Awareness Month”
proclaimed; and permission granted to
hang the banner and Veridian advised)
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D - 3 Jordan McCormack, requesting the installation of a full three-way stop at
the intersection of Spruceway Crescent and Guildwood Drive to address
safety concerns for children who cross the intersection to access John M.
James Public School and Guildwood Park; indicating that due to the steep
bend in Sprucewood Crescent, there is very poor or no visibility of
oncoming traffic in either direction; and; suggesting the installation of a
three-way stop sign would greatly reduce the chance of a person being
involved in an accident.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Engineering Services)
D - 5 Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham Region,
requesting that March 2014 be proclaimed “Epilepsy Awareness Month”
and March 26, 2014, be proclaimed “Epilepsy Awareness Day and Go
th
Purple”; and, encouraging staff to wear purple on March 26 to support
the more than 36,000 individuals living with epilepsy in Durham Region by
demonstrating strong community support and reducing the sense of
isolation of people living with epilepsy.
(Proclaimed)
D - 6 Rose Boricic, Special Events Chairman, Branch 178 Bowmanville, Royal
Canadian Legion, advising of the upcoming Remembrance Day services
and parades for 2013:
Sunday, November 10, 2013 – Parade starting at 1:15 p.m. from
Orono Oddfellow & Rebekah Hall to Orono Cenotaph for
Remembrance service and march back
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - Remembrance service at
Newtonville Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, November 11, 2013 – Remembrance service at Newcastle
Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, November 11, 2013 - Parade starting at 10:00 a.m. from
Bowmanville Legion to Bowmanville Cenotaph for Remembrance
service and march back; and
extending an invitation to Mayor Foster to attend the annual Armistice
Dinner on Saturday, November 9, 2013; and, advising that the Poppy
Campaign will run from Friday, October 25 to Monday, November 11,
2013.
(Approved, provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
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D - 7 Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario,
requesting the proclamation of “Waste Reduction Week” from October 21
to 27, 2013, in an effort to educate and engage Ontarians about waste
reduction.
(Proclaimed)
D - 8 George Habib, President and CEO, Ontario Lung Association, requesting
that November be proclaimed “Lung Month” to increase awareness of lung
health issues and the importance of lung health.
(Proclaimed)
D - 9 Karen Bastas, Vice President, Newcastle BIA and Chairperson, Santa
th
Parade Committee, requesting permission for a road closure for the 9
Annual Santa Parade on Sunday, November 17, 2013, from 4:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.; requesting permission to hold a fireworks display at 5:30 p.m. at
the bottom of the hill on King Avenue at the Lions Trail to be conducted by
Port Fire Pyrotechnics with Bruce Gilbert in charge; and, requesting all
road closure signs, pylons, vests, garbage bins and bags.
(Road closure approved provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a road
occupancy permit from the Engineering
Services Department and fireworks display
approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a fireworks permit from the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division)
D - 14 Scott Story requesting an eight month extension to Building Permit
#12.0557 to permit the completion of the new dwelling at 8378 Leskard
Road.
(Approved eight month extension to
Building Permit #12.0557 subject to the
signing of a further Letter of Undertaking)
D - 10 Dale Gibbons, Chair, Courtice Santa Claus Parade Committee, requesting
st
permission to host the 1 Annual Courtice Santa Claus Parade on
Sunday, December 1, 2013, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. on Nash Road
from Townline Road to George Reynolds Drive.
Resolution #C-340-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the request from Dale Gibbons, Chair, Courtice Santa Claus Parade
st
Committee, requesting permission to host the 1 Annual Courtice Santa Claus
Parade on Sunday, December 1, 2013 be approved provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a road occupancy permit from the Engineering Services Department.
“CARRIED”
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D - 4 Colin D. Maitland tendering his resignation from the Clarington Heritage
Committee due to his relocating outside of Clarington and extending his
best wishes to the Committee for their efforts in preserving Clarington’s
heritage.
Resolution #C-341-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Item D – 4 from Colin D. Maitland, tendering his resignation
from the Clarington Heritage Committee, be received with regret and forwarded to
the Municipal Clerk; and
THAT a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Maitland acknowledging his efforts with
respect to the Clarington Heritage Committee.
“CARRIED”
D - 11 Jim Richards expressing concern with on-going logging operations taking
place in the Ganaraska forest during the main breeding season for birds;
advising he has met with representatives of the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority (GRCA) and loggers and was assured that a new
policy to govern such matters would be developed; indicating that the new
policy is still in the development stages and has not been endorsed by the
GRCA but is not in keeping with Federal and Provincial legislation; and,
suggesting that Council take a position against GRCA’S planned
continuance of logging between April 1 and July 31 and to adopt a more
eco-friendly set of Best Management Practices.
Resolution #C-342-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has been advised and have read about the
indiscriminate logging/harvesting operations that took place in the Ganaraska Forest
this past spring and summer;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality and the people we represent are major
stakeholders in the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA);
AND WHEREAS logging operations within the forest during the prime breeding
season for migratory birds is detrimental to wildlife;
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AND WHEREAS habitat destruction is not the mandate of the GRCA nor in keeping
with the conservation ethic of the GRCA;
AND WHEREAS logging during the bird breeding season can result in the incidental
take of migratory birds, their nests, eggs and young;
AND WHEREAS this in turn is contrary to the migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994,
and is illegal:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the
GRCA to develop a strong and binding policy against harvesting trees anywhere
within the Ganaraska Forest and any other lands they manage anytime from April 1
through July 31 of any year in the future;
AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Clarington forward this resolution to the
other six member municipalities of the GRCA and urge them to endorse this
resolution.
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
Resolution #C-343-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Council recess for five minutes.
“CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 9:27 p.m.
Resolution # C-342-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Partner
Councillor Traill
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Mayor Foster
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D - 12 Kerry Meydam echoing the concerns raised by Jim Richards regarding
major harvesting/logging operations taking place between April 1 and July
31 in the Ganaraska Forest in the midst of breeding season for protected
migratory birds; and, requesting that Council officially request the
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to cease this practice and to
adopt a more eco-friendly set of Best Management Practices.
Resolution #C-344-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Kerry Meydam be advised of actions taken with respect to Correspondence
Item D – 11.
“CARRIED”
D - 13 Lisa Roy, Chair, Orono Santa Claus Parade Committee, requesting
financial assistance for the Annual Santa Claus Parade for the Village of
Orono to be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013, commencing at 10:30
a.m.; indicating that financial contributions from local businesses, clubs
and individuals are required to defray the costs of bands and specialty
entrants participating in the parade, and that those making donations will
have their name included on the parade program being handed out to the
spectators along the route; and, thanking Council in advance for
considering their request to support the parade.
Resolution #C-345-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D – 13 from Lisa Roy, requesting financial assistance
for the Orono Santa Claus Parade, be received with thanks; and
THAT the Orono Santa Claus Parade Committee be advised of the Municipal Grant
Program.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report October 7, 2013
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Resolution #C-346-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of October 7, 2013
be approved, with the exception of Item #5.
“CARRIED”
Item #5
Resolution #C-347-13
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report CLD-025-13 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to implement a volunteer program at the Clarington Animal
Shelter effective November 1, 2013;
THAT staff be authorized to modify the volunteer program model as required to meet
the needs of the Shelter and comply with health and safety requirements while not
infringing on contractual agreements;
THAT staff report back in one year on the progress of the volunteer program; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-025-13 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT(S)
Report COD-024-13 – Volunteer Fire Mandatory Retirement at Age 60 – Policy
Review
Resolution #C-348-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for a motion of reconsideration
to be introduced.
“CARRIED”
(3/4 vote majority required)
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Resolution #C-349-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Council reconsider the existing mandatory retirement policy at age 60 for
volunteer fire fighters.
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
(Required 2/3 vote)
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
Councillor Traill
Mayor Foster
Resolution #C-350-13
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the standard for retirement at age 60 applied to Full-time Fire Fighters as
confirmed by Confidential Report COD-62-06 be applicable to Volunteer Fire Fighters.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING”
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-351-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT in accordance with 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting
be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with litigation or potential
litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or
local board.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 10:40 p.m.
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The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and no resolutions were
passed.
Resolution #C-352-13
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-350-13 be amended as follows:
- Deleting the number “60” and replacing it with the number “65”;
- Deleting the words “applied to Full-time Fire Fighters as confirmed by
confidential report COD-62-06”; and
- Adding the words “provided they provide a medical certificate supporting their
ability to perform the job annually to age 65” at the end of the resolution.
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING”
Resolution #C-353-13
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT, in accordance with Section 10.12.34 of the Procedural By-law,the meeting be
extended until 11:30 p.m.
“CARRIED”
The foregoing Resolution #C-352-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Partner
Councillor Traill
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Mayor Foster
Resolution #C-350-13 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - October 21, 2013
Report OPD-012-13 – Mobile Stage
Resolution #C-354-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report OPD-012-13 be received;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Collaborative
Agreement; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report OPD-012-13 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
By-law 2013-092 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-355-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2013-085 to 2013-092
2013-085 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
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the Municipality of Clarington) (1494339 Ontario Limited
2013-086 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Municipality of Clarington (Devon Downs Developments Limited)
2013-087 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Municipality of Clarington (Claret Investments)
2013-088 Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58 and to regulate the parking of vehicles
within the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2013-083
2013-089 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Paul Long) (243 King Street East, Bowmanville)
2013-090 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Nick Koitsopoulos) (243 King Street East, Bowmanville)
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - October 21, 2013
2013-091 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Sandra Hunt-Mimra) (243 King Street East, Bowmanville)
2013-092 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2373 from
Part Lot Control; and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
“CARRIED”
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-356-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion
regarding the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting schedule.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-357-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for
Remembrance Day, November 11, 2013 be rescheduled to Tuesday, November 12,
2013 at 9:30 a.m.
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Mayor Foster √
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - October 21, 2013
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-358-13
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2013-093, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 21s day of October, 2013; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-359-13
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:07 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MA R UN LERK