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COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014
TIME: 7:00 P.M:
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council February 10, 2014
PRESENTATIONS
a) Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham —Annual Update
DELEGATIONS
a) Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation — Budget for Study Funding for
Camp 30 and Progress Report (Correspondence Item D - 9)
b) Clint Cole, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Proposed Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item I - 18)
C) Doug Taylor, Enniskillen,Environmental Association — Proposed Clarington
Transformer Station.(Correspondence Item I - 18)
d) Doug Anderson, President DurhamCLEAR_ Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline
(Correspondence Item D - 8)
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L.1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Council Agenda - 2 - March 3, 2014
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1 - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated January 16,
2014
1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated February 5,
2014
1 - 3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated February 13,
2014
1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 13, 2014
1 - 5 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee dated
February 13, 2014
1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated
February 20, 2014
1 - 7 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Corporate Climate Change Update: Corporate
Adaptation Plan (2013 to 2017), Emission Reduction Programs, and Corporate
Carbon Footprint and Forecast
1 - 8 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) 2013 Annual Report and 2014
Workplan
1 - 9 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) 2013 Annual Report and
2014 Workplan
1 - 10 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Durham Trail Co-Ordinating Committee (DTCC) 2013 Annual Report and 2014
Workplan
1 - 11 Gord Geissberger, Coordinator, Marketing and Communications, Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) — News Release — Purple Woods
Maple Syrup Festival and Dreaming of a Forest for your Great Grandchildren
2014
1 - 12 Deborah Nicholson, Local Area Manager, Canada Post— Closure on Saturdays
and Realignment of the Hours of Operation During the Week Only at the Kendal
Post Office
Council Agenda - 3 - March 3, 2014
1 - 13 Marilyn Toft, Council Secretariat Support, City of Toronto — Resolutions
Endorsed by the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Mayors and,
Regional Chairs regarding Disaster Recovery for the Ice Storm
1 - 14 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham —Application Under the Ontario Disaster Relief
Assistance Program (ODRAP)
1 - 15 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham — Clarington Wind Farm
1 - 16 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham — Camp 30 National Designation and Camp 30
Foundation
1 - 17 St. Marys Cement — Notice of Public Open House — Low-Carbon Alternative Fuel
Bowmanville Cement Plant
1 - 18 Clint Cole — Clarington Transformer Station
1 - 19 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham - DurhamNork Energy from Waste.Project
Receive for Direction
D• 1 Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Committee Chair, Clarington Accessibility Advisory
Committee — Request for Proclamation of"National Accessibility Awareness
Week"
D - 2 Jisha John, Branch Manager, Canadian Red Cross — Request for Proclamation
of"Red Cross Month" and Flag Raising
D - 3 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration -
Newcomer Champion Awards
D - 4 Kathy Crowhurst, Lupus Foundation of Ontario- Requesting Proclamation of
"World Lupus Day" and "October is Lupus Awareness Month"
D - 5 Peter and Anu Thorne —Withdrawal of Request to Repeal Heritage Designation
for 210 King Avenue West
D - 6 Jim Richards — Disposition of Motion on Legal Opinion
D - 7 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) - Prompt Payment Act, 2013
D - 8 Doug Anderson, President, DurhamCLEAR— Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline
D - 9 Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation — Budget for Study Funding
for Camp 30
Council Agenda - 4 - March 3, 2014
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 21, 2014
2. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 24, 2014
STAFF REPORT(S)
1. Confidential Report PSD-016-14 — Sale of Surplus Property, Parts 2, 3 and 4,
Plan 40R-22242, 4 Darlington Boulevard, Courtice
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
OTHER BUSINESS
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Woo 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
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid, attended until
7:33 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Communications Co-ordinator, J. Vreeker, attended
until 7:33 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Correspondence Item.D — 5.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Neal announced the following:
• "Heart Attack Counter Attack" Program on March 8, 2014 at Faith United
Church from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. featuring Dr. Bhargava, Cardiologist
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - February 10, 2014
• Courtice Community Leaders Dinner on February 15, 2014, at the Courtice
Community Complex, contact Judy McDonald, Courtice Rotary or
Councillor Neal for tickets
Councillor Novak announced the following:
• 2014 Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival March 8 to 16, 2014
• Clarington Board of Trade Regional Chair Luncheon with Roger Anderson on
February 18, 2014 at Stuttering John's Smokehouse, formerly the Hilltop
Restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Councillor Partner announced the following:
• A Gift of Art has been issued a challenge by a local sponsor to match donations
given to them for up to $5,000 until February 12, 2014, for art programs
• Kendal Lions Club Hearts and Flowers Roast Beef Dinner at the Kendal
Community Centre on February 14, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
• Lions Club of Newcastle's 3rd Annual Italian Supper Night on Sunday,
February 23, 2014, at the Newcastle Community Hall
• Rainstone will be appearing at the Orono Town Hall on March 1, 2014,
featuring music from the 50's and 60's. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with all
proceeds in support of the Orono Town Hall painting project
• Newcastle Community Hall installation of window panels is complete
• Canadian Flags have been painted on the snow banks on Toronto Street and
near Rona in Newcastle in support of the Sochi Olympics
• She advised of the "Go Tara Go" Banner program, encouraging all to order
their banners in support of Tara Watchorn, Newcastle Olympian
Councillor Traill announced the following:
• Valentine Cafe Night at the Tyrone Community Hall on February 14, 2014
• Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Clarington "Bowl for Kids Sake"—Ward 3 Rollers
have registered. Councillor Traill issued a friendly challenge to her colleagues
to participate in the event
• Canadian Women's Hockey Team events at the Sochi Olympics on
Wednesday morning
Councillor Woo announced the following:
• February 15, 2014, Clarington Eagles Junior Hockey Team in collaboration with
the Kawartha Blazers Sledge Hockey Team, special Exhibition Game at the
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in support of the Grandview Treatment
Centre
• February 16, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Newcastle Village & District
Historical Society presents a free showing of short films showcasing
Newcastle's Agricultural Heritage at the Newcastle Community Hall
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - February 10, 2014
• Grand opening and ribbon-cutting of King's Key Pub and Eatery on
February 15, 2014
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
• Heritage Week Events from February 16 to 23, 2014
• Free showing of short films showcasing Newcastle's Agricultural
Heritage at the Newcastle Community Hall on February 16, 2014, 1:00
p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• February 18, 2014 Film Night - Childhood Lost, the Story of Canada's
Home Children at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
• February 19, 2014, Movie Night— Hitler's Canadians at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers
• February 20, 2014, Old Time Orono and Durham East 4H Club hosting
vintage home movies depicting Orono in the 1940's and 1950's at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
• February 18, 2014, Agricultural Luncheon at the Clarington Older Adult
Association prepared and presented by local farmers and guest servers,
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• February 21, 2014, Heritage Week Barn Dance hosted by the Clarington
Older Adult Association featuring live country music with Larry Adams
and the Good Tyme Band
• Lions Club of Bowmanville Valentine's Dinner and Dance on February 15,
2014, at the Beech Centre, 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
• February is "Heart and Stroke" Month
Mayor Foster announced the following:
• Reminder that February 14, 2014, is Valentine's Day
• 2nd Annual "For the Love of Art" Gala on February 8, 2014, was a tremendous
success. Mayor Foster expressed appreciation to staff and the donation and
involvement of the Arts Community
• February 6, 2014, the Municipality received an Outstanding Achievement
Award from the United Way Durham Region at their Appreciation Luncheon.
The Director of Operations confirmed that the Municipality had increased their
fundraising pledge by 55% in 2013
• February 11, 2014, Sea Cadet Open House at the Charles Bowman Public
School, 7:00 p.m..
• Winter Wonderlearn at the Clarington Public Library on February 17, 2014
• Public Open House on Leash-Free Park at the Newcastle Public Library on
February 19, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• February 21, 2014, Special General Purpose and Administration Committee
Meeting to review the 2014 Budget
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - February 10, 2014
Resolution #C-057-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council January 27, 2014, be approved as
amended to remove the last three paragraphs on Page 14.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster introduced Angela Tibbles, Chair, Clarington Heritage Committee, who
assisted with the presentation of the Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition
Awards.
Angela Tibbles highlighted the activities and achievements of Karin Murphy and David
Reesor who, over the past six years, have documented the many and varied features
of Clarington's disappearing history resulting in a photographic record of all the
buildings listed in the Municipality's Heritage Inventory and many additional structures.
Mayor Foster and Angela Tibbles acknowledged David Reesor, who was unable to
attend tonight's meeting, and presented a Certificate of Achievement and pin to
Karin Murphy, under the Built Heritage Category.
Angela Tibbles highlighted the activities and achievements of Garfield Shaw, including
his collection and maintenance of in-depth files on all facets of Bowmanville history
and the donation of almost eighty binders to the Bowmanville Museum. Ms. Tibbles
indicated this information is consulted daily for many diverse historical questions,
noting his three binders on the Bowmanville Boys' Training School have contributed
information on Camp 30, which would have otherwise remained unknown.
Mayor Foster and Angela Tibbles presented a Certificate of Achievement and pin to
Garfield Shaw under the Cultural Heritage Category.
Angela Tibbles highlighted the activities and achievements of Frank Stapleton, a
highly dedicated advocate, whose involvement has benefitted numerous heritage
projects over many decades. Ms. Tibbles emphasized three major contributions
Mr. Stapleton has made to the conservation of history and built heritage in Clarington
and Ontario, including the conservation of The Old Grist Mill, the restoration of the
former Burley B/A Gas Station property in Newtonville and the identification and
conservation of the Newtonville School House. Ms. Tibbles indicated that
Mr. Stapleton has been providing leadership and dedication to his community
throughout his entire adult life, has contributed greatly to heritage conservation in
Clarington and has gone above and beyond to ensure that the rich heritage of his
homestead is conserved and protected for future generations. Mayor Foster and Ms.
Tibbles presented a congratulatory certificate to Frank Stapleton in recognition of his
receipt of the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Trust Award for Lifetime
Achievement.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - February 10, 2014
Mayor Foster acknowledged correspondence from Beth Hanna, Executive Director,
Ontario Heritage Trust, extending appreciation to Council for submitting nominations
for the Ontario Heritage Trust's Recognition Programs and congratulating Frank
Stapleton, Karin Murphy and David Reesor and Garfield Shaw for their nominations
under the Heritage Community Recognition Program.
DELEGATIONS
There were no Delegations scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-058-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items I - 6, 1 - 7, and I — 12.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated January 28, 2014
1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated January 21, 2014
1 - 3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
January 21, 2014
1 - 4 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated
January 17, 2014
1 - 5 . Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
January 8, 2014
1 - 8 Tyler Drygas, Consultant Senior Environmental Planner, URS, advising that
URS Canada Inc. was retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
(MTO) to undertake the Detail Design and Class Environmental
Assessment Study for the replacement of the Highway 401/Holt Road
interchange; indicating that a Design and Construction Report (DCR) has
been prepared and will be available for a 30-day public review from
January 30, 2014 at various locations including the Municipal Clerk's
Department and the Clarington Public Library, Courtice Branch; and,
indicating that interested parties are encouraged to review the documents
and provide comments by February 28, 2014.
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - February 10, 2014
1 - 9 Gord Geissberger, Coordinator, Marketing and Communications, Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), advising that many high
school volunteer opportunities and several seasonal employment
opportunities are available for individuals looking to assist with the 2014
Maple Syrup Festival at Purple Woods Conservation Area during March
Break (March 8 to 16) and the weekends of March 22/23 and March 29/30;
and, encouraging those interested to register online at www.cloca.com or
contact Yvonne Storm
at 905-579-0411 or ystorm(@-cloca.com for further information or to apply.
1 - 10 Roger Saunders, MCIP, RPP, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional
Municipality of Durham, forwarding for information a copy of Report #2014-
P-5 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
regarding Provincial Review of the Ontario Trails Strategy.
- 11 S. Russell, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister,
writing to Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga, acknowledging receipt of
the resolutions passed by the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs with
respect to financial assistance for ice-storm recovery efforts; and, advising
that the resolutions have been carefully reviewed and have been forwarded
to the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency
Preparedness for his information and consideration.
1 - 13 Christopher Harris, Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog, writing to the
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) advising that on
January 27, 2014, the General Purpose and Administration Committee of
the Township of Scugog adopted the following resolution pertaining to the
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Proposed Class
Environmental Assessment Review Fees:
"THAT the Township of Scugog does not support the proposed fees for
Class Environmental Assessment consultation.
AND FURTHER, the Township of Scugog will not pay fees for Class EA
consultation until such time as the Province of Ontario amends the EA Act
to require proponents to pay such fees.
AND FURTHER, that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority be
so advised along with the Region of Durham, Conservation Ontario and all
lower tier municipalities within CLOCA's boundaries."
1 - 6 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee
dated January 23, 2014
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - February 10, 2014
Resolution #C-059-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee
dated January 23, 2014, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1 - 7 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to the Honourable Linda Jeffrey, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that on January 22, 2014, Regional
Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Provincial Review of
Ontario's Land Use Planning and Appeal System (Environmental Bill of
Rights and Registry Number 012-0241):
"a) THAT Report#2014-P-3 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing as Durham Region's response to the 'Land Use
Planning and Appeal System, Consultation Document', including the
following recommendations:
i) THAT the Province reduce the existing duplicative policies
among various Provincial Plans, better synchronize the review
cycle of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and Provincial
Plans, and resolve issues of uncertainty about which plans or
legislation take precedence over another;
ii) THAT the outstanding recommendations of the GTA Task Force
on OMB Reform (March 7, 2003) be given further consideration
in this Planning Review, in particular, recommendations to
establish the OMB as a true appeal body; support citizen
participation through intervener funding provided by the
Province, subject to a determination that the citizen
participation is not frivolous or vexatious for the purpose of
delay; and promote an independent and fair tribunal;
iii) THAT the Planning Act be amended to require municipalities to
undertake comprehensive updates to official plans at least
every 10 years, from the current five, except as may be
required by a provincial plan;
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - February 10, 2014
iv) THAT the Planning Act and/or regulations be amended to
prohibit the inclusion of legal disclaimers on supporting
documentation to planning applications (e.g. official plan
amendments, plans of subdivisions etc.) that has the effect of
limiting the reliance or availability of such documentation to all
stakeholders;
v) THAT measures be taken to limit appeals of entire official plans
and zoning by-laws. To that end, appellants must be required
to scope their appeals in accordance with the requirements of
the Planning Act. Failure to do so within a prescribed timeline
(e.g. 20 days) should result in the appeal being deemed to be
frivolous or vexatious;
vi) THAT measures be taken to impose a time limit of 20 days for
additional non-decision appeals, following a prescribed
notification process, after an initial non-decision appeal is
submitted;
vii) THAT the prescribed timelines (180 days) for making*a decision
on complex official plan amendments and plans of subdivision
should allow for municipalities to deem applications "complete",
conditional upon the completion of a peer review process that
would allow for the suspension of the prescribed timeline,
pending the resolution of outstanding matters;
viii) THAT the Planning Act be amended to allow further input by
upper-tier municipalities on site plan applications for matters of
Regional interest (e.g. growth management) and that transit be
a major input into site plan applications;
ix) THAT in the case of a comprehensive review official plan
amendment, the Planning Act be amended to remove third
party appeal rights for a municipal Coun'cil's refusal of a request
to convert employment lands to another use;
x) THAT the Province complete sub-area assessments, including
regional economic analysis and identification of Provincially and
regionally significant employment lands, as per the Growth
Plan;
A) THAT the PPS be amended to permit upper-tier municipalities
to designate lands to be protected for employment purposes
beyond a 20 year horizon;
xii) THAT the Province complete a Transportation Planning Policy
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - February 10, 2014
Statement for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area;
xiii) THAT the Planning Act be amended to remove third party
appeal rights for municipally initiated official plan amendments
and related zoning by-law amendments that are deemed by the
approval authority to conform to Provincial policy;
b) THAT the Province restrict its participation and comments to planning
matters of Provincial interest; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2014-P-3 be forwarded to the Minister of
Transportation; Minister of Infrastructure; Durham's area
municipalities; the Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario; and
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
Resolution #C-060-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to the
Provincial Review of Ontario's Land Use Planning and Appeal System
(Environmental Bill of Rights and Registry Number 012-0241), be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
1 - 12 Claude Dauphin, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
forwarding a copy of correspondence from Deepak Chopra, President and
CEO, Canada Post Corporation, providing information on Canada Post's
five-year phasing out of home delivery, starting in 2014; indicating that
FCM met with Canada Post to discuss the impacts changes may have on
municipalities and to share municipal concerns with them; advising FCM
has stressed the importance of consultations with municipalities and that
Canada Post must communicate directly with municipal leaders; and,
advising that questions should be directed to Marnie Armstrong, Canada
Post's Director of Municipal Engagement at 613-734-6589.
Resolution #C-061-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I — 12 from Claude Dauphin, President, Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM), with respect to Canada Post Plan to phase out home
delivery, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes _ 10 - February 10, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Items D - 8 and D - 9 were received as Hand-Outs.
Resolution #C-062-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 4 be approved as per the Agenda.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Jayme Harper, PFLAG Canada Durham Region, requesting.that
May 17, 2014, be proclaimed "International Day Against
Homophobia/Transphobia" to send a message of acceptance, openness
and hope and to combat homophobia and discrimination based on sexual
orientation and gender expression or identities; and, requesting
permission to fly the Rainbow Flag on one of the Municipality's flagpoles
during the period May 16 to 23, 2014, and to hold a flag-raising ceremony
on May 16, 2014.
(Proclaimed and approval granted for the
flying the Rainbow Flag)
D - 2 Cathy Crick, Treasurer, Canadian Chiari Association, a not for profit
organization working to raise awareness of chiari malformation, a serious
neurological condition affecting individuals of all ages and genders,
requesting that the month of September be proclaimed "Chiari Awareness
Month" to help educate the public and the medical community on Chiari
and support those who suffer from the disease.
(Proclaimed)
D - 3 Gary Cole, President, West Beach Association, writing on behalf of the
leaseholders of the seven cottages remaining on the West Beach of Port
Darlington in the new Municipal Park, advising a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Municipality and the cottagers was signed in
2010 for a lease period of five years which will expire in 2014; indicating
the park has become a vibrant reality and the residents have enjoyed
being part of its ongoing development and have co-existed with park
visitors in a very positive and friendly manner; and, requesting that Council
extend their lease for another ongoing period.
(Correspondence referred to staff
Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - February 10, 2014
D - 4 Heila Pitter, Outreach Services Manager, Bethesda House, advising that
on June 14, 2014, Bethesda House is hosting Durham's 5th Annual-Men's
walk against domestic violence "Walk-A-Mile in her Shoes" fundraising
event to raise public awareness of the issue of domestic abuse in Durham
Region and requesting permission to install a banner on the Veridian
poles east of Regional Road 57 to promote the event from May 12 to June
15, 2014.
(Installation of banner approved and
Veridian advised)
Councillor Novak declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
Item D - 5 as she is a former Board Member of Veridian Connections and left the
Council Chambers during discussion on this matter.
D - 5 Heather Boissoin, Veridian Corporation, acknowledging the resignation of
Mary Novak from the Veridian Connections Board.
Resolution #C-063-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Veridian Corporation be advised that Mayor Foster is Clarington's nominee for
the vacant Board position on Veridian Connections resulting from the resignation of
Councillor Novak.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
D - 6 Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for Seniors, advising that 2014 will
mark the 30th Anniversary of"Seniors' Month" which celebrates the
contributions seniors make to their communities and Province-and
extending an invitation to Council to participate in the 2014 Senior of the
Year Awards by nominating one outstanding local senior who, after age
65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community without
thought of personal or financial gain. Nomination forms are due by April
30, 2014. Only Municipalities are eligible to nominate seniors for this
award.
Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - February 10, 2014
Resolution #C-064-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I —6 from Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for
Seniors, requesting a nomination for the 2014 Senior of the Year Awards, be
referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
D - 7 Chris West, President, Save VIA, requesting Council's support of VIA rail
service, highlighting the factors that Save VIA considers important
including allocating $1.3 billion yearly to VIA rail for operating funds to
ensure the return of a rail network effectively linking Canadians and
communities and providing significant benefits to the Canadian economy;
and, advising that letters of support have been received to date from
Quinte West, Petrolia, the Region of Waterloo, Iroquois Falls, and
Leamington.
Resolution #C-065-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the request from Chris West, President, Save VIA, with respect to VIA rail
service, be supported; and
THAT a letter of support be forwarded to Chris West, President, Save VIA, with a
copy to Erin O'Toole, MP, Durham and John O'Toole, MPP Durham.
"CARRIED"
D - 8 Gord Lee, Chair, Newcastle Arena Board, advising of the
accomplishments of Newcastle's Tara Watchorn and Burketon's Matt
Morison, local athletes representing Canada at the 2014 Olympic
Games in Sochi; requesting that Council acknowledge Tara and
Mattand put a plan in place should either Olympian be competing in .
the finals for a medal; and, offering suggestions for a community
celebration to capture these "Olympic Moments", perhaps a public
forum in the municipality, should the timing be convenient to watch
the medal game(s). Mr. Lee has displayed Tara's Team Canada
photo showing the Olympic Rings, the Team Canada Logo and
Newcastle Ontario at the arena and on his Facebook page noting that
parents and young players at the arena are extremely proud and
excited.
Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - February 10, 2014
Resolution #C-066-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the request from Gord Lee, Chair, Newcastle Arena Board, for a community
celebration to recognize Tara Watchorn and Matt Morison be endorsed; and
THAT staff be directed to find ways using Municipal facilities (i.e. the Municipal
Administrative Centre, Municipal Recreation facilities, Community Halls, etc.) to host
events in a public forum for residents to watch both local Olympians compete and
celebrate these Olympic Moments.
"CARRIED"
D - 9 Don Hurst advising of an initiative put forward by John Albi, Rona
Newcastle, to encourage support for Tara Watchorn, local athlete
competing at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi; forwarding a copy of
the poster promoting the "Support Newcastle's Own Olympian Tara
Watchorn Contest"; and, encouraging Council to promote local
recognition for Tara.
Resolution #C-067-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Don Hurst be advised of actions taken with respect to Correspondence
Item D — 8.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 3, 2014
Resolution #C-068-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 3, 2014
be approved, with the exception of Item #10.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - February 10, 2014
Item 10
Resolution #C-069-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Report COD-001-13 be received;
THAT in accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the appropriate
Ministry be notified, which employees, were paid a salary of$100,000 or more (as
defined in the Act), for the year 2013; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report back on any organizational changes
that can be made to realize cost savings.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal d
Councillor Novak d
Councillor Partner d
Councillor Traill d
Councillor Woo d
Councillor Hooper d
Mayor Foster d
STAFF REPORT(S)
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
Resolution #C-070-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the following Resolution #GPA-64-96 approved by Council on February 12,
1996 be rescinded:
THAT due to financial restraints at all levels of government;
THAT due to financial cutbacks from the province to local government;
THAT due to the Province's direction to local government to reduce levels of
service and hold the line on tax increases;
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - February 10, 2014
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington advise the Clarington Public Library Board that
the maximum space it is able to provide to the Library for the Courtice Branch is
6,000 sq. ft."
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-071-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Angela Tibbles, Chair, Clarington Heritage Committee be thanked for her
assistance in presenting the Ontario Heritage Trust Awards.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Neal questioned the timing of correspondence sent to the Ministry of
the Environment regarding the Clarington Transformer Station as directed by
Council at the last meeting, and if a reply had been received.
The Municipal Clerk confirmed that correspondence was sent and that no reply
had been received to date. She advised that she would provide Council with the
mailing date.
Councillor Neal questioned the status of discussions or agreements regarding the
road Hydro One proposes to use to access the Clarington Transformer Station.
The Director of Engineering Services advised that staff have met with
stakeholders to prepare an agreement which will be brought to Council for
endorsement. In response to further questions, the Director of Engineering
Services confirmed that the applicant will require a licence agreement for use of
an unopened road allowance. The Director of Planning Services advised that he
could provide the CLOCA studies referred to in the Environmental Assessment
report to Councillor Neal, as requested.
Councillor Woo displayed congratulatory posters designed for Tara Watchorn and
Matt Morison for Members of Council to sign that will be presented to both
athletes at the appropriate time.
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - February 10, 2014
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-072-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2014-013 to 2014-018
2014-013 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Steve Krezanowski)
2014-014 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 95 to the Clarington Official Plan
2014-015 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (The Forrest Group)
2014-016 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public
highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to assume certain streets within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of
Clarington
2014-017 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public
highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to assume certain streets within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of
Clarington
2014-018 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public
highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to assume certain streets within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of
Clarington; 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.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest 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.
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - February.10, 2014
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-073-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2014-019, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 10th day of February, 2014; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-074-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:16 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS
MARCH 3, 2014
a) Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation — Budget for Study Funding for
Camp 30 and Progress Report (Correspondence Item D - 9)
b) Clint Cole, Enniskillen Environmental.,Association — Proposed Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item I - 18)
C) Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Proposed Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item I - 18)
d) Doug Anderson, President DurhamCLEAR — Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline
(Correspondence Item D - 8)
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
March 3, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
January 16, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
February 5, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
February 13, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 13,
2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 5 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee
dated February 13, 2014 (copy attached)
1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee
dated February 20, 2014 (copy attached)
1 - 7 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to Leya Barry, Adaptation and
Resilience Project Coordinator, International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Canada, advising that on
February 12, 2014, Regional Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Corporate Climate.Change Update: Corporate
Adaptation Plan (2013 to 2017), Emission Reduction Programs, and
Corporate Carbon Footprint and Forecast:
Corporate Greenhouse Gas Inventory (2012) and Forecast 2013 to
2017
"a) THAT the corporate greenhouse gas inventory update and
forecast, as reported in Report #2013-J-25 (Appendix #2 of
Report #2014-J-1), be received, including 2012 estimates for
Regional facilities, fleets, traffic signals, water supply and sanitary
sewerage operations, and Regional solid waste landfills;
The Corporate Adaptation Plan (2013 to 2017)
b) THAT based upon the vision for corporate climate adaption, as
set through previous Regional Council direction, or more
specifically to:
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 3, 2014
i) Become more adaptive to the changing climate by developing,
implementing and ensuring the ongoing monitoring of an
effective and forward looking Corporate Adaptation Plan; and,
ii) Enhance the Region's ability to moderate potential damages,
take advantage of opportunities, and enhance its ability to
cope with the consequences of climate changes through the
integration of adaptation considerations into annual corporate
risk management, asset management and business planning
processes;
THAT the Region's first consolidated annual Corporate Climate
Adaptation Plan (Adaptation Plan), included on the DVD as
Attachment#1 to Joint Report#2013-J-25 (Appendix #2 to Joint
Report #2014-J-1) be endorsed, consistent with 2013 business,
risk and asset management plans and budget approvals and
based on a multi-disciplinary effort by staff from across the
organization to enhance corporate adaptive capacity, including
ongoing initiatives and additional 2013 funding allotments to
advance 2013 to 2017 goals to further:
1. Protect water quality, prevent water losses and implement
Source Water Protection Plans for the Region, including
proposed policies and actions to mitigate drinking water
threats;
2. Increase public awareness of environmental health risks and
projected impacts from environmental health issues;
3. In optimizing asset life-cycles and ensuring facilities, fleets
equipment, facility sites and systems (e.g. roads, water,
sewer, etc.) continue to operate effectively, formally expand
asset management planning processes to broaden
consideration of risk, including changes in environmental
conditions;
4. Reduce the infiltration of groundwater and stormwater into the
sanitary sewer collection system;
5. Continue to improve the quality of sanitary sewerage effluent
through treatment process improvements and water pollution
control plant upgrades/replacements, continuing to ensure that
effluent meets regulatory compliance;
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - March 3, 2014
6. Maintain effective and up-to-date emergency plans for natural
and human-caused emergencies;
7. Investigate and maximize grants available from senior
governments to fund infrastructure adaptation initiatives and
ensure full cost recovery rates to sustain water/sewer
infrastructure;
c) THAT Joint Report#2014-J-1 and the attached Adaptation Plan
(Appendix #2 to Joint Report #2014-J-1) be submitted to staff of
the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
(ICLEI) Canada as completion of the Canadian Adaptation
Initiative milestone process; and
d) THAT Joint Report#2014-J-1 be forwarded for information to the
Region's eight local area municipalities and the Durham Region
Roundtable on Climate Change."
1 - 8 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report 2014-P-8 of the Commissioner of
Planning and Economic Development— Durham Agricultural Advisory
Committee (DAAC) 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Workplan.
1 - 9 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report 2014-P-9 of the Commissioner of
Planning and Economic Development— Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee (DEAC) 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Workplan.
1 - 10 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report 2014-P-10 of the Commissioner
of Planning and Economic Development— Durham Trail Co-Ordinating
Committee (DTCC) 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Workplan.
1 - 11 Gord Geissberger, Coordinator, Marketing and Communications,
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) forwarding
News Releases regarding the 39th Annual Maple Syrup Festival being
held at the Purple Woods Conservation Area on March 8 to 16, 22, 23,
29 and 30, 2014, and the 10th Annual CLOCA Tree Seedling Program,
a program offering a large selection of native tree and shrub seedlings
for purchase at a cost of$.60 to $1.20 each. The deadline for orders
is March 21, 2014. Order forms and additional information is available
at www.cloca.com.
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 3, 2014
1 - 12 Deborah Nicholson, Local Area Manager, Canada Post, advising that
following a review of customer traffic patterns at the Kendal Post
Office, Canada Post will be realigning the hours of operation during the
week and will no longer offer Saturday retail service as of April 7,
2014; indicating the weekday hours at the post office will be Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 16:15,
Thursday 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:45; and, advising that
Canada Post remains committed to providing postal services in urban
and rural communities across the country and that changes are
necessary as part of the response to the decline of Lettermail volumes
and being able to offer affordable services to all Canadians.
1 - 13 Marilyn Toft, Council Secretariat Support, City of Toronto, advising
Council that on January 29 and 30, 2014, Toronto City Council
endorsed the following resolutions adopted by the Greater Toronto and
Hamilton Area (GTHA) Mayors and Regional Chairs at a meeting held
on January 17, 2014:
Resolution Number 1
"THAT:
1. The Provincial and Federal governments share equally in this
disaster with municipalities by each funding 1/3 of the full cost of
response and ongoing recovery from the ice storm for affected
municipalities. .
2. THAT the Provincial and Federal governments treat all applicable
municipalities equally and equitably.
3. THAT the Provincial and Federal governments recognize the
urgency of this matter and provide a response by March 1, 2014.
4. THAT this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Prime
Minister of Canada, the local Members of Provincial Parliament
and Members of Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities."
And
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - March 3, 2014
Resolution Number 2
"THAT the Provincial and Federal governments establish new
programs and expand existing programs to address disaster mitigation
involving forestry, erosion control, winter storms, tree canopy and other
severe storm events, that reflect the reality of climate change and such
programs to include funding for rehabilitation of municipal
infrastructure to mitigate this and future environmental and storm event
impacts.
THAT this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Prime
Minister of Canada, the local Members of Provincial Parliament and
Members of Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities."
1 - 14 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Linda
Jeffrey, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, forwarding a copy of
Council's correspondence regarding the application under the Ontario
Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP) for costs resulting from
the December ice storm; requesting the Minister's response to what
her plan is to respond to the requests from municipalities for
emergency funds to cover added costs and damage to infrastructure
and what the Province has done to develop its response and to share
the details of its plan with municipalities and all citizens; and,
expressing concern that the Province has lost valuable time in
developing a thorough, equitable and disciplined policy for working
with municipalities to address impacts from the ice storm.
1 - 15 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable James
Bradley, Minister of the Environment, forwarding a copy of Council's
correspondence regarding EBR-012-0614 (Clarington Wind Farm —
Port Granby area of former Clarke Township); reiterating the
Municipality's concerns as listed in Council's January 10, 2014,
correspondence; expressing concern that the noise/sound receptor
and set-back impose restrictions on Mr. Don Katsumi's lands; and,
reiterating that Council is on record as advising the Province that
Clarington is an unwilling host for industrial wind turbines.
1 - 16 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for keeping him
informed on the work being done regarding the future of Camp 30
including the membership of the "Forming Group" for the Camp,W
Foundation.
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - March 3, 2014
1 - 17 St. Marys Cement forwarding a Notice of Public Open House to be
held on March 5, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarington
Beech Centre providing an opportunity for members of the public to
review information regarding the proposed use of alternative low-
carbon fuel at the Bowmanville Cement Plant and to speak directly
with project team members; encouraging public input; and, advising
that submission of comments or questions can be addressed to the
project website at http://stmaryscement=m or by contacting Rueben
Plaza, Environmental Manager, JRPlaza vcsmc.com or (905)-623-
3341, ext. 242 or Janine Ralph, Project Manager,
Janine.Ralph(a hdrinc.com or 905-380-8568.
1 - 18 Clint Cole, writing on behalf of the resident members of the Enniskillen
Environmental Association, requesting Council to adopt a resolution
requesting Hydro One Inc. to permit Clarington staff and their
consultant Group 360 to have unrestricted site access to conduct the
necessary professional peer evaluation field work on the Clarington
Transformer Station site and to assist the association any way possible
to accomplish this due diligence assessment prior to the proposed
station proceeding. Mr. Cole has also forwarded correspondence from
Dr. John Cherry, one of the directors of the Canadian research group
at the G360 Centre for Applied Groundwater Research in the School of
Engineering at the University of Guelph, writing to the Honourable Jim
Bradley, Minister of the Environment, advising he has been retained by
the Enniskillen Environmental Association to independently review the
Draft ESR for the proposed large scale hydro transformer station in
Clarington and indicating that following the review of the EA Draft
Environmental Study and related documents, it is his expert opinion
that insufficient site specific hydrogeological characterization has been
conducted to ensure the safeguarding of groundwater used by
residents in the area and beyond for domestic water supply from
private wells and for the protection of hydrologically sensitive features,
and concluding that the appropriate questions needing answers were
not stated explicitly and environmental impact analysis was not
addressed with appropriate data for such a development on the Oak
Ridges Moraine. Dr. Cherry has requested to meet with the Minister to
discuss the matter to the extent that it deserves a particularly higher
level of professional scrutiny.
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - March 3, 2014
1 - 19 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 January 21,
2014, regarding Submission of the November and December,
2013 Complaint and Inquiry Logs
• Durham York Energy Centre Project Team Log (November
2013)
• Durham York Energy Centre Project Team Log (December
2013)
• Durham York Energy Centre Call Centre Log (December 2013)
• Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated January 21,
2014, regarding Request for Revised Submission Date for the
Durham York Energy Centre Third Party Independent Audit
Report #4
• Letter to the Ministry of the Environment dated January 29,
2014, regarding Submission of the Durham York Energy Centre
Spill Contingency and Emergency Response Plan
• Durham York Energy Centre Spill Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan Comment and Response Table (January 13,
2014)
• Durham York Energy Centre Spill Contingency and Emergency
Response Plan (January 13, 2014); and
advising that the documents are also available on the EFW project
website at http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/project/efw-commiffee.htm
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Committee Chair, Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee, requesting that June 1 to June 7, 2014, be
proclaimed as "National Accessibility Awareness Week" in recognition
of the challenges faced daily by many residents who experience
accessibility issues in their lives.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - March 3, 2014
D - 2 Jisha John, Branch Manager, Canadian Red Cross, requesting that
March 2014, be proclaimed as "Red Cross Month", to raise public
awareness of the work of the Red'Cross in the community; and,
requesting that the Red Cross flag be flown for the month and a flag-
raising ceremony be held.
(Motion to Proclaim and permission
granted to fly the Red Cross Flag)
D - 3 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration, advising that nominations for the Newcomer Champion
Awards are being accepted until March 15, 2014, to recognize
individuals and groups who celebrate-and promote cultural heritage,
foster an understanding Ontario's cultural diversity and assist
newcomers to successfully settle and integrate in their community and
province in three categories: Celebrating Inclusion and Diversity,
Promoting Cultural Heritage and Integration of Immigrants; and,
indicating nomination forms and more information is available at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Municipal Clerk to place
information on the Municipal website)
D - 4 Kathy Crowhurst, Lupus Foundation of Ontario, requesting that
May 10, 2014 be proclaimed "World Lupus Day" and the entire month
of October be proclaimed "October is Lupus Awareness Month" to
raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of lupus and to call for
increases in public and private sector funding for medical research on
lupus, targeted education programs for health professionals, patients
and the public, and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant
public health issue.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 5 Peter and Anu Thorne writing further to their delegation to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee of January 20, 2014,
requesting Council to repeal the heritage designation on their home at
210 King Avenue West, Newcastle; indicating that they have met with
staff and the Heritage Committee and have come to a mutual
determination to allow sufficient time to assess what elements might
be removed from the said designation; and, respectfully withdrawing
their request for a repeal of the heritage designation by-law on their
property.
(Motion to refer to the Director of
Planning Services)
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - March 3, 2014
D - 6 Jim Richards questioning whether Council has received a report or
opinion from the Environmental lawyer engaged to provide a legal
opinion on whether the Region's final monitoring plan for the Energy-
From-Waste facility will comply with sections 3.2 and 3.3 of the Host
Community Agreement and, if not, what remedies Clarington can avail
itself to enforce the Community Agreement; and also questioning the
nature of the response and when the opinion will be dealt with in the
public session. 4
(Motion to advise that the opinion has
been received and that it is confidential
communication subject to
Solicitor/Client privilege and is
therefore not available for release to
the public)
D - 7 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) forwarding information
on Bill 69 the Prompt Payment Act, 2013, an Act, that if passed, will
have significant impacts on a municipality's ability to manage taxpayer
funds prudently in construction and infrastructure contracts by
imposing unrealistic and imprudent timelines for payment and to
review work and certify payments, limit a municipality's ability to hold
back reserves for warranty and maintenance, and, does not reflect the
complex nature of financial arrangements under large infrastructure
projects; suggesting that Bill 69 be amended to allow municipalities to
continue to exert prudent stewardship over public financial resources;
and, urging Council to write members of the Standing Committee, the
party leaders and local MPPs to voice their concerns.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 8 Doug Anderson, President, DurhamCLEAR, advising Council that the
National Energy Board (NEB) held public hearings last fall on the
application by Enbridge to reverse the flow of their Line 9 pipeline
which crosses the full width of Durham Region noting the NEB will
issue its decision before the end of March; indicating that the Province
expressed deep concerns in its final submission to the hearing and set
out seven minimum conditions they felt should be imposed before the
NEB approves Enbridge's application; advising that DurhamCLEAR is
concerned that the Province may be softening their position which
could have dire consequences for Durham Region and are
approaching municipalities along the route to ask them to urge the
province to protect its citizens and follow through on the conditions
enunciated; forwarding a draft resolution for Council's consideration;
Summary of Correspondence - 10 - March 3, 2014
and, suggesting that all of Durham should be designated as a "high
consequence area" due to the fact that Durham Region has the
highest concentration of watercrossings on the entire line and has a
rapidly increasing population.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 9' Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation, reporting further to
Council's Resolution #C=282-13 endorsing the establishment of a
foundation for the long-term management of the Camp 30 lands;
advising that in addition to establishing their name, the Foundation
has adopted a mission statement and are in the process of working
through the drafting of bylaws for incorporation as a charity; advising
that the Museum of Civilization is looking to tell the missing stories of
the 20th century history of Canada and the Jury lands, with their local,
provincial, national and international significance is a logical site to be
proposed as a destination for military buffs and educational tours; and,
requesting Council's continued support in providing the assistance of
municipal staff, by entering into negotiations with the developer so that
the Foundation has some certainty regarding the long-term interest in
the lands/buildings so that they can plan for the future and apply for
grants to help secure the buildings in the short term; and requesting
Council to approve the budget asset out in Resolution #C-282-13 to
incorporate sufficient funds for studies to access the structural
requirements and to develop a long term plan for Camp 30.
(Motion for Direction)
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GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
January 16, 2014
FA 01/14
1. Welcome and Call to Order
The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Forrest Rowden, Chair-Town of Cobourg
Wendy Partner, Vice-Chair- Municipality of Clarington
Ray Benns - Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Mark Lovshin - Township of Hamilton
John Fallis - Township of Cavan Monaghan
Miriam Mutton - Town of Cobourg
Heather Stauble - City of Kawartha Lakes
Mary Lou Ellis - Municipality of Port Hope
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Director, Watershed Services
Greg Wells, Manager, Planning and Regulations
Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician
Members of the public
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Linda Thompson - Municipality of Port Hope
Willie Woo - Municipality of Clarington
ALSO ABSENT:
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
3. Minutes of Last Meeting
Miriam Mutton brought forward a correction in the minutes to read the Cobourg Water
Conservation Garden.
FA 01/14
MOVED BY: Wendy Partner
SECONDED BY: Mark Lovshin
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the December 12, 2013 meeting as
amended.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 01/14 Page 2
4. Adoption of the Agenda
FA 02/14
MOVED BY: John Fallis
SECONDED BY: Miriam Mutton
THAT the Full Authority adopt the agenda as presented.
CARRIED.
5. Delegations
a) Municipal Forest Master Plan presentation by the Municipality of Port Hope Tree
Advisory Committee.
Sue Stickley, past Chair of the Tree Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Port
Hope, presented the Municipal Forest Master Plan (MFMP), which was distributed.
The MFMP has been endorsed by the Municipality of Port Hope. The Tree Advisory
Committee is now promoting the MFMP, seeking stakeholder and partner support for
action planning to accomplish the objectives and recommendations with the assistance
of Conservation Authority staff. The Tree Advisory Committee is requesting the
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's (GRCA) endorsement and support for
continued GRCA involvement.
The Board members asked questions in regards to the presentation and how the
Municipality of Port Hope Tree Advisory Committee responds to questions and their role
within the Municipality.
FA 03/14
MOVED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
SECONDED BY: John Fallis
THAT the Full Authority refer presentation to staff.
CARRIED.
6. Presentations
a) Policy Update - Ontario Regulation 168/06
Greg Wells, Manager of Planning and Regulations, provided a presentation summarizing
the major changes in the policy and the impacts of this new policy document on the
delivery of the regulations programs.
The Board members asked questions in regards to the policy.
FA 04/14
MOVED BY: Mark Lovshin
SECONDED BY: John Fallis
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Full Authority approve the "Policies
for the Implementation of Ontario Regulation 168/06 - Development, Interference with
Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation", dated January
2014.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 01114 Page 3
7. Business Arising from Minutes
None
8. Correspondence
Miriam Mutton brought forward concerns with regards to signing the Letter of
Engagement from the auditors. She stated she was not comfortable with signing the
letter and asked that it be forwarded to the authority lawyer for review. Staff stated that
the Letter of Engagement was a standard letter that was used among the profession.
The Board had further discussion as to when the Letter of Engagement should be
presented to the members.
FA 05/14
MOVED BY: Mark Lovshin
SECONDED BY: Mary Lou Ellis
THAT the Full Authority direct the Letter of Engagement received and signed.
A recorded vote was requested.
Ray Benns Yes
Mary Lou Ellis Yes
John Fallis Yes
Miriam Mutton No
Wendy Partner Yes
Heather Stauble Yes
Forrest Rowden Yes
The motion was carried.
FA 06/14
MOVED BY: Heather Stauble
SECONDED BY: Wendy Partner
THAT the Letter of Engagement be brought forward by the auditors prior to the
appointment of the auditors.
CARRIED.
9. Applications under Ontario Regulation 168/06:
Permits approved by Executive:
FA 07/14
MOVED BY: Wendy Partner
SECONDED BY: Mark Lovshin
THAT the Full Authority receive the permits for information.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 01/14 Page 4
10. Committee Reports:
None,
11. New Business:
Wendy Partners asked questions in regards to the contaminated soil removal on
Morgan's Road. She also stated that she gave Jim Richards copies of the letters
opposing the ceasing of logging during certain periods of the year in the Ganaraska
forest. Wendy further asked about funding for the bridge at Kendal Crown Lands through
the Clean Water - Healthy Lands program. As well, she requested an update on the gun
club being accessed through a neighbour's property.
Ray Benns stated that the Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority is dealing with
dogs at large and will be controlling the situation with municipal bylaw officers and a
private security company.
Heather Stauble announced that The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) approved the
first wind project and it has been appealed. The appeal is to be heard on February 4,
2014 in Lindsay.
12. Other Business
None
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. on a motion by Mark Lovshin.
CHAIR CAO/SECRETARY-TREASURER
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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 5, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
Meeting Room 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Chair
Sally Barrie
Andrea Horgan attended until 7:07 p.m.
Julie Michalejko-Earle
Absent: Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Tim Hick
Councillor Partner
Also Present: George Acorn, Facilities Manager
Peter Henley, Student Intern, Engineering Services Department
Councillor Hooper
Peter Windolf, Manager of Park Development
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Sally Barrie, seconded by Andrea Horgan
THAT the minutes of the meeting of January 8, 2014 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. DELEGATION
(a) Pasquale Martorelli and Betty VanDyk, Special Needs Athletics Canada —
Build the Dream—Accessible Outdoor Sports Field
Pat Martorelli, together with Betty VanDyk; Special Needs Athletics
Canada presented,their "Build the Dream" initiative, a fully accessible
outdoor sports field which they hope to construct in the Municipality of
Clarington. Through use of a powerpoint presentation and handouts, they
described their company and the various components they hope to include
in their project, as follows: the field, the turf, baseball diamond, track,
multi-functionality, play structure, field house, eating area, volunteers and
program for field. The delegation was followed by a question and answer
period.
Mr. Martorelli and Ms. VanDyk were thanked for their delegation.
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3. PRESENTATION
(a) Chris Earle, Barry Bryan Associates — Clarington Fitness Centre
Renovations
George Acorn, Facilities Manager, introduced Chris Earle, Barry Bryan
Associates, who has been working with the Municipality in designing the
renovation project of the Clarington Fitness Centre. Chris distributed
drawings of the facility and explained the features to the Committee. A
question and answer period followed. George Acorn advised that once the
project is at the site plan stage, the Committee will have another
opportunity to review the final drawings.
Mr. Earle was thanked for his presentation.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Scent-Free Policy
The Committee discussed the Workplace Scent-Free Policy that was
circulated earlier. The Municipal Clerk advised that she had spoken with
the Municipality's Health and Safety Coordinator prior to drafting the
policy. The Committee was in agreement with the policy, as presented.
The Municipal Clerk will discuss the policy with the Department Heads
and, if approved, proceed with implementation.
5. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items of business under the section of the agenda.
6. REGIONAL UPDATE
Sally Barrie advised that a new application for Durham Region Transit Accessible
Specialized Services has been drafted. This will be circulated to the members
for information.
The Committee was advised that the first week of June is "National Accessibility
Awareness Week". A letter will be sent to Council requesting proclamation of the
week in the Municipality.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Hooper requested information related to accessibility and the
requirements for businesses in historical buildings. The Municipal Clerk will
forward information.
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The Municipal Clerk advised that the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Information Cards have been distributed to the recreation facilities for residents to
pick up.
8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
March 5, 2014 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Chair
Secretary
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AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of CLARINGTON MEETING
THURSDAY, Feb 13th, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cartwright Brenda Metcalf
Don Rickard Ted Watson
Les Caswell Mary Ann Found
Tom Barrie Eric Bowman
Jenni Knox Councillor Partner
REGRETS: Mark Bragg
STAFF: Faye Langmaid
GUESTS: Heather McMillan, Durham Workforce.Authority and
Jennine Agnew-Kata, Literacy Network of Durham Region
Gord and Garry Geissberger, Farmhouse Cider
Ted welcomed all to the meeting, everyone introduced themselves.. A minute of silence was held
for Gary Jeffery.
Adoption of Agenda
014-03 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Tom Barrie
"That the Agenda for February 13, 2094 be adopted"
CARRIED
Approval of Minutes
014-04 Moved by John Cartwright, seconded by Eric Bowman
"That,the minutes of the January 9t", 2014 meeting be approved"
CARRIED
Presentations:_Heather and Jennine explained the Career Ladders project they are working on
and responded to questions from the group. As explained they are targeting the agriculture and
agri-food industry as there is the ability to move individuals through a series of skill levels. They
invited the members to contact them and attend the session on Feb 26th (see attachments).
Gord and Garry Geissberger provided an overview of their family history in cider making, the
different cider presses they have used over time and the more recent portable cider press. The
new portable unit allows them to go to farms and farm markets. A number of awards and
recognition for the cider press and innovative packaging.(bag in a box) have been received by
the Geissbergers. Making the second (hail damage) apples into cider turns a $50 box of apples
into $400 for the farmer(after expenses). The apples have to be hand picked seconds or.hailed
apples usually referred to as 'hand picked juice'; grounders which were commonly used some
30-40 years ago can no longer be turned into cider due to health regulations. Other types of fruit
and vegetables (providing they do not have pits) can also be processed through the cider press.
Each farm can personalize the packaging boxes and the boxes can be recycled. The
pasteurization means that the cider has an unrefrigerated shelf life of 1year, once opened it is 3
months. The cider press has been on the Dragon's Den and is often recognized when out on
the road because of this exposure.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington February 13th, 2014
Business Arising from Minutes
CBOT Agricultural Summit
March 18th, to attend contact Laura Wood at CBOT, 9:30 to early afternoon, focus on Sdistinct
areas, agri-business, opportunities in agri-business and intergenerational transfer. Looking for
50-75 attendees.
Correspondence and Council Referrals
Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence and the DEAC Environmental Awards
(circulated to committee members).
The Region has asked Regional staff to coordinate a meeting with area municipal planning staff,
chief building officials and DAAC to develop a plan to improve the standardization of related
processes in the area municipalities related to agriculture.
Liaison Reports
DAAC— Looking forward to participating in Greenbelt Review and also the issue of
standardization of building processes. Date of DAAC tour changed to September 11, most
likely will be on one farm in Clarington with others participating.
DRFA— Looking for partnerships and other groups they can participate with. Feb 7th was food
freedom day, 1 week earlier than in 2013. Would like to see food literacy added to Local Food
Act, provincial organization is working on this initiative. Locally the issue of the ag education
trailer and its replacement needs to be addressed. Upcoming dates, March 3rd is Durham Day
at Queen's Park. March 4th is the next meeting at 8 PM at Nestleton United Church.
April 1, 2, 3 will be Farm Connections, if you would like to volunteer please let Brenda know.
This year there will be media packages, volunteers are needed in specific areas of expertise
to be on call if the media would like further aspects on a particular area of farming or in
relation to a specific commodity group.
October 16th, 2014— Farm Connections is working on a gala as a celebration of agriculture.
Three purposes to recognize outstanding farmers, educate and as a fundraiser, the goal is
$25,000,
CBOT-Tuesday, Feb 18th is Roger Anderson Luncheon at the former Hilltop in Courtice.
Future Agendas
It was suggested that a speaker from Enbridge be invited to address the compensation provided
to farmers along the route and the improvements they have made to monitoring, maintenance of
the lines.
The May meeting could be relocated to OPG's new offices so that a tour of the mock-up reactor
could happen. It was suggested that the tour would begin at 7:00p.m.
Tour of the EFW is also a possibility, and a tour of Port Colbourne value-added site.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington February 131h, 2014
Other Business
Comments on the CA's draft of permits information, the one clarification needed is about the
fencing comments on Page 5. Committee members are requested to review and provide
additional comments by Friday, Feb 21St
Nancy Rutherford is working on organizing a tour of the Cold Storage facility in Trenton.
Trenton has advised that they have room for small and large storage for the Durham area.
The Federal Abattoir report that has been worked on between the Cattlemen's and other
interested groups was presented and there is not a verified need, also there were a number of
questions over the co-op structure of the organization. It is anticipated that a small group may
proceed.
The Region is wondering if there is interest in having a value-added workshop in Durham. The
suggestion from the group was to have the members that attend the Feb 27th workshop in Milton
to comment afterwards (at the next meeting).
Region's Greenbelt Study in anticipation of the Greenbelt Review is underway and there will be
a public meeting in Clarington in March. Information on the date, location will be sent when
known. This will be the opportunity for the Ag community to make a case for the retention of
higher value ag lands included within the greenbelt (as per the resolution of this committee).
The Sustainability Advisory Committee would like to meet with the Ag Committee to determine
what the priorities for sustainability in relation to agriculture should be. It was determined that a
sub-committee of Jenni, Eric, Don and Ted would meet with members of the Sustainability
Committee.
The committee would like to discuss a tribute to Gary Jeffery at the next meeting.
John moved to Adjourn
Next Meeting March 13th, 2014, 7:30pm. Gord Weir and Fred Horvath with lessons from the Ice
Storm and issues that could be addressed.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington February 13 th, 2014
CAREER LADDERS: HELPING COMMUNITIES TOWARD INTEGRATED AND
RESPONSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
All too often when workers want to advance in their careers, they have to remove themselves frorn their current
jobs to participate in traditional educational and training opportunities. For many workers, this is not a realistic
option. They do not have the luxury to forgo wages or have the time to take part in traditional training
programs.
While there is no set formula for creating economic mobility, an approach known as 'Career!.adders' or
'Career Pathways' is showing promise in a number of jurisdictions.The central premise of the approach is that
training and educational delivery should be organized as a series of incremental and stackable certificates
that are aligned to progressive occupational pathways.
For communities and employers, career ladders systematically align career advancement and training
opportunities to local economic and industry workforce needs. For low-income adults,career ladders allows
them to access flexible training options that are usually accompanied by wrap-around supports, such as
childcare and career counselling, enabling them to clearly move and progress with their career goals.
PROJECT PARTNERS
Initiated by Essential Skills Ontario in partnership with Literacy Link South Central (LLSC),the Literacy Network of
Durham Region (LiNDR) and Literacy Northwest, Career Ladders.Helping Communities Toward Integrated and
Responsive Service Delivery,is an initiative that will
examine the applicability of a career ladders approach could be applied in communities across Ontario.
Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), the initiative focuses on populations
currently under-represented in the labour market-particularly job-seekers on income support with a high
school diploma or less.The project will examine the applicability of career ladders in three communities and
determine whether the framework would support both adults and employers in these communities and create
a road map for potentially creating a career ladder for a particular industry.
VG HAT COMMUNITIES WILL THIS PROJECT WORK WITH?
The career ladders in this initiative will be specifically designed to benefit three communities in these regions:
Durham Region
• Thunder'Bay Region
• Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Region
The research and findings of this initiative will also be of value to local industries within each community-
specifically employers who are facing skills shortages within their current labour force,The research.and findings
of this project will be targeted and strategically communicated to all relevant stakeholders in the employment
and training field.
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Technology is advancing at a rapid rate and the world of work is changing.At the same time that low-skilled adults
are finding themselves underprepared to compete for jobs or advance in their careers, employers are finding it
difficult to retain and recruit workers with the skills necessary for their businesses to remain competitive.
Essential Skills Ontario and its partner, the Literacy Network of Durham,are working on a new initiative that will
test the emerging concept of Career Ladders in Ontario in the food processing industry,Career Ladders--a
promising new approach that organizes regional training into a series of incremental and stackable certificates that
workers can access and are designed to meet the needs of both participants and employers.
Essential Skills Ontario and the Literacy Network of Durham Region would like to invite you to join tis Wednesday.
February 26 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Centre for Food at Durham College,for a for a lively discussion on the
concept of Career Ladders and the benefits of implementing a framework in Durham region's food processing
industry.This town hall will give employers the opportunity to speak about the challenges currently facing their
workforce as well as key areas for improvement. .
Locations;
Centre for Food
School of Skilled Trades,Apprenticeship and Renewable Technology
Durham College
1610 Champlain Avenue
Whitby,Ontario UN 6A7
Light snacks and refreshments will be served
To RSVP please email Paige Marlow at ptnal']ow 6 dtirhamwa,ca no later than Friday,February 21St.
For more information please visit lit tp;. jy ie-1r.eSseiltitilskillsoilt�irio.calcaz_eet_ adders
We look forward to seeing you there!
This town hall is in partnership with:
City of Oshawa
m Durham College
a Durham Regioii Unemployed Help Centre
o Durham Workforce Authority
m Essential Skills Ontario
o Literacy Network of Durham Region
e Regional Municipality of Durham
• University of Ontario Institute of Technology
a Community Development Council Durham
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CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Special Meeting
February 13, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Angela Tibbles Joseph Earle Tenzin Gyaltsan
Councillor Hooper Karin Murphy Victor Suppan
REGRETS: Bonnie Seto, Tracey Ali, Allan Kirby, David Reesor
STAFF: Faye Langmaid, Kristy Kilbourne
Angela Tibbles welcomed all to the meeting.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST- None declared.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
14.06 Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Tenzin Gyaltsan
THAT the agenda be adopted.
"CARRIED"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
14.07 Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Joseph Earle
THAT the minutes of January 21, 2014 be accepted with an amendment to the
wording regarding the length of planning processes in general on the third page.
"CARRIED"
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BUSINESS ARISING
210 Kinq Avenue West— On February 11, 2014, several members of the CHC visited
the Thorne's home to look at the listed features from the designating by-law.
The Committee felt that protection of the property was still warranted for its cultural
heritage merits and certain unique architectural features. Based upon their success in
working with other designated property owners in the past to make necessary upgrades
such as those the Thornes have indicated, they would like to work with the applicant.
The fact that some of the listed items in the designating by-law were determined to not
be original to the home will be considered in an amendment. The Committee felt that
an amendment of the by-law would produce the most favourable outcome. There was
some discussion around which.features warranted protection and which features might
be considered for removal, there was no consensus overall as to what items should be
removed, it was felt that time to work through the architectural evaluation with the
owners was necessary especially in light of the recent updates to the Ontario Heritage
Act.
14.08 Moved by Victor Suppan, seconded by Tenzin Gyaltsan
THAT provided the owners of 210 King Street W, Newcastle agree to amend the
designating By-law 95-30 the Clarington Heritage Committee will work with the
owners to address which features should continue to be listed in the designation
and any required heritage permits for future works.
"CARRIED"
Staff has discussed the situation and process at length with the Ministry of Culture,
Tourism, and Sport. It was explained that the repeal and an amendment are two
separate processes. Therefore, before an amendment of the by-law can be pursued,
Council will have to make a decision regarding the request to repeal or the Thornes will
have to withdraw their request for repeal. Staff will have a discussion with the Thornes
to communicate the outcome of this meeting.
Depending on the outcome of the discussion with the Thornes an Amending Staff
Report is currently scheduled to go to the February 24, 2014 General Purpose and
Administration Committee Meeting.
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The Newcastle CIP boundary includes the Thorne property, just the portion of property
with the house. It appears to have been expanded from the initial study area. There
were adjustments made just before the study was approved to add the Walbridge
Home. At that time, this designated property was also added. Staff to investigate and
ensure the property is within the CIP boundary. If included it would be eligible for either
the CIP grants or the heritage incentive grants. Grants cannot be doubled up. The CIP
grants could assist with the works that the Thorne's wish to do for conversion of use to a
tea room.
Camp 30
Jury Lands Foundation Formation Committee will be meeting this Saturday. Council has
requested that a Confidential Staff Report be prepared on potential future uses of Camp
30. Faye will advise when this is scheduled to go to Council.
All other matters were deferred to the March Meeting.
REPORTS from OTHER COMMITTEES (Community Improvement Plans, etc.)
All matters were deferred to the March Meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE and COUNCIL REFERRAL - none
PROJECT REPORTS
All matters were deferred to the March Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Demolition of 85 Waverley St., Bowmanville —_As a result of a recent fire, a demolition
permit was issues to 85 Waverley St., Bowmanville, which is listed as a primary
resource on the municipal heritage inventory. The owner, John Halminen, has offered
materials (specifically the brick since it is soft red brick) for salvage. A couple of
members of the Committee agreed to drive down and take a look to determine the
extent of the damage and whether materials would be worth salvaging. Should they be
worthwhile, a letter to designated property owners can be prepared, advising them of
the opportunity for salvage. It was also noted that something should be included in the
letter to collect e-mail addresses from property owners who are looking for materials
which would make the process much quicker should other future opportunities arise.
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Karin Murphy moved the meeting be adjourned.
Next meeting: February 18, 2014, 6:30 p.m., at Clarington Municipal Offices,
Gathering of members to assist with CHC Film Night in Council Chambers
Next Regular Meeting — March 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at Clarington Municipal Offices
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SUSTAINABLE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting of February 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Library Mezzanine Room
Present:
Michael Patrick, Chair
Mike Dyinarski
Lorraine Jones
Ian Kruis
Kira Nowick
Councillor Ron Hooper
Mayor Adrian Foster
Absent: Suzanne Elston,Allan Hewitt, Kerry Meydam
Also Present: Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer
Linda Coutu, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
1. WELCOME
Committee Chair Michael Patrick welcomed the Committee.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 23,2013
Moved by Lorraine Jones, seconded by Mike Dymarski
THAT the minutes of the January 23, 2014 meeting be approved.
CARRIED.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Mr. Patrick advised that facilitator Helen Break's report is the business arising from the
minutes,which will form the remainder of this meeting.
Mayor Foster advised that Council accepted the Committee's decision to receive for
information Report PSD-074-13 concerning re-zoning of lands adjacent to Canadian Tire
Mosport Park.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF UPDATED WORKPLAN
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Mr. Patrick referred the Committee to the updated work plan and advised that the first
step would be dealt with at this meeting- deciding upon performance measures/indicators
of success for the eight outcomes identified at the last meeting.
The second step will answer the question: where are we now as against the vision of
success? Identifying who to consult to answer this question will also be addressed during
tonight's meeting.
The third step will be to identify the gap between the vision and the current reality and
determining how best to address it. This will start with these discussions with community
and municipal representatives at the March 20th and April 17th meetings and may also
include Committee representatives attending meetings of these community groups with a
schedule to be developed by Curry Clifford.
Mr. Patrick advised that the goal is to finish these three steps by the end of June and
present to Comncil in July, 2014.
5. SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF FEBRUARY 4TH MEETING WITH
CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE
Michael Patrick and Curry Clifford met with the Board of Directors of the Clarington
Board of Trade (CBOT) on Tuesday,February 4th as part of their regular monthly
meeting. The business community had been concerned that the Sustainable Clarington
Community Advisory Commmittee was yet another environmental committee and were
pleased that the focus of the current Committee is on a broad range of factors that will
contribute to Clarington's sustainability.
One of the Committee's eight identified outcomes for Clarington's sustainability, an
attractive business environment, coincides with the Board of Trade's focus. Mr. Patrick
advised that, according to the CBOT,being welcomed at Town Hall as a businessperson
was key measure of success for this outcome and that this has been discussed for many
years. He noted that he believes that this situation has improved considerably. The
CBOT also mentioned the need for adequate serviced industrial land, which is largely a
Regional Government issue. Mayor Foster mentioned that the Municipality of Clarington
is up-fronting costs of extending Lake Road.
The CBOT also identified the need for a trained, qualified workforce.
Mike Dymarski commented that it was important that the CBOT concluded that all of the
factors that make for an attractive business environment are also all the factors that the
Committee identified make for a sustainable Clarington. All of the desired outcomes are
interconnected he noted.
Mr. Patrick also advised that the CBOT was very interested in the Committee's work and
are considering a half-day event for businesses to discuss these matters in greater detail.
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6. DISCUSSION OF THE EIGHT OUTCOMES DETERMINED AT THE JANUARY
23RD MEETING
The Committee confirmed that the eight outcomes do reflect the Committee's view of
what a sustainable Clarington should look like in 2019,namely:
Self-Sufficient Neighbourhoods
An Engaged Commtmity
Unique, Vibrant Downtowns
Green,Efficient People Friendly Transportation
Natural-Green Space
Accessible and Integrated Trails
An Attractive Business Environment
Healthy,Accessible Waterfronts
During the discussion, it was agreed that a ninth outcome should be added to reflect
the need for a healthy agricultural community and that Curry Clifford would work
with Ian Kruis to develop a specific outcome statement on this matter for the
Committee's consideration.
The Connnittee also reviewed a number of measures and indicators of success used
by other communities to measure progress on each of these eight types of outcomes,
including those suggested by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO),
Kingston, Oshawa,Niagara, Halton Hills and Rossland, BC. The Committee found
some of these measures relevant to Clarington and suggested other measures and
sources for other measures that Curry Clifford will put into a working draft for the
Committee's review prior to the next meeting.
7. DISCUSSION TO IDENTIFY KEY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO
CONSULT ON CURRENT ACTIONS TO DELIVER ON EACH OUTCOME AND
CLOSSE THE GAPS
The Committee briefly discussed who they need to talk to regarding each of the nine
outcomes. As time was of the essence, it was decided that members would e-mail
their suggestions to Curry Clifford.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Patrick brought up the matter of the importance of trails and paths.
He noted that in the Committee's first report to Council on Task 1 and 2, improved
municipal administrative co-ordination was suggested for a number of areas,
including trails and paths. Staff is expected to report to Council by the end of the first
quarter on these range of items identified as requiring greater administrative co-
ordination.
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However,trails and paths is the only item from the Committee's Task 1 &2
recommendations that has come up again in the Task 3 visioning work. There was
general discussion about the importance of trails and paths and how,unlike the other
items in Task I &2, it inay require a broader level of work beyond administrative co-
ordination and that it would be premature for staff to make recommendations to
Council on this matter given the Committee's developing work in this subject.
Moved by Ian Kruis, seconded by Mike Dymarski
THAT Council defer asking staff to report on administrative co-ordination of trails
and paths as suggested in the Committee's Task I &2 report as trails and paths is a
subject that the Committee believes very important in Clarington's sustainability(and
that Clarington residents viewed as very important in the customer service survey)
and it would be premature at this point for staff to report on this administrative matter
as the Conunittee will be making some further recommendations about it that may
suggest some broader work on this subject.
CARRIED
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Ian Kruis, seconded by Mike Dymarski
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED.
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CLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 20, 2014, 3:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Rolf Kluem, Durham Regional Police Services, Vice-Chair
Lisa Dafos, Ontario Power Generation
Gord Weir, Director of Emergency Services, Vice-Chair
Also Present: Fred Horvath, Director of Operations
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
As there was no quorum present, business matters were unable to be addressed.
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
(a) Graffiti Strategic Planning
Terry Britton, Manager, Distribution Services, Veridian Connections, was present
to advise the Committee on actions taken by Veridian when reports of graffiti on
Veridian equipment are received. He advised that they have a contractor on
standby who responds to the calls and removes the graffiti by using sand or
coconut shells in a blaster. Mr. Britton requested that all concerns be forwarded
to him at tbritton(a�veridian.on.ca. He advised that Veridian takes before and
after photos and that he is willing to share these photos with us for Durham
Regional Police Services to determine any criminal activity.
Fred Horvath, Director of Operations advised that the Municipality also uses the
assistance of a contractor to remove graffiti on municipal property.
An education piece will be prepared to be published on the municipality's
website, in the local newspapers and, if possible, on a tax insert.
3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Durham Regional Police Trending Reports
Inspector Kluem advised that property crime and mischief are trending
downward, traffic accidents have increased due to the weather and the violent
crime rate has dropped dramatically.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Fred Horvath advised that the Operations Department is working on the
implementation of an "Adopt-A-Park" program. Inspector Kluem indicated that
the City of Oshawa had great success with a similar program.
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Communities Committee
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on March 20, 2014, in Meeting
Room 1A at 3:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 3.55 p.m.
Chris Newman, Chair
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
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REPORT#1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2014
SUBJECT: SPECIAL GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 2014 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET
THAT Report FND-002-14 be received;
THAT Council approve the 2014 Operating and Capital budgets as outlined in
Schedule "A", at an estimated tax levy impact of 3.43% (exclusive of tax policy
impacts), as detailed in Report FND-002-14 with the following amendments:
a. Item #38, Insurance be reduced from $200,000 to $175,000;
b. Item #30, Community Services facilities increased tax support to capital, be
changed from $104,000 to $69,000 and the Sports Hall of Fame expansion
be referred to the 2015 Budget;
c. Item #31, Council Travel, in the amount of$6,000, be deleted;
THAT the following items listed, as itemized in Schedule "B" of Report FND-002-14,
be approved:
a. Item #5, the Operations Roads additional capital levy, be approved in the
amount of$200,000 and funded through the 2014 tax levy;
b. Item #4, the Engineering Roads additional capital levy, be approved in the
amount of$200,000 and funded through the 2014 tax levy;
c. Item #11, the Tourism Plan — Clarington Tourism Marketing Board, be
approved in the amount of$7,000 and funded through the 2014 tax levy;
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d. $100,750 be allocated to be held in trust, in the Fire Reserve Fund, to offset
the future costs of the hiring of Fire Suppression Staff;
e. Item #1, the Proposed New Part-time Tourism Co-Ordinator for Corporate
Services, with an annual cost of $35,000, with an implementation to begin
July 1, 2014, resulting in a 2014 tax levy impact of$17,500; -
f. Item #1, the Proposed New Manager of Operations be approved, with an
annual cost of$125,000, with an implementation to begin July 1, 2014 for a
2014 tax levy impact of$62,500;
g. Item #1, the Proposed..New Senior GIS Software Technician, with an annual
cost of$90,000, with an implementation to begin in the fourth quarter for a
2014 tax levy impact of$22,500;
h. Item #1, the two Operations Summer Students be approved, for a 2014 tax
levy impact of$20,000;
i. Item #30, Camp 30 Consulting, be approved in the amount of$20,000, and
funded through the 2014 tax,-levy; and the Consultant be requested to liaise
with the Kaitlin Corporation, owners of the Camp 30 Lands, and the Jury
Lands Foundation;
j. Item #27, Older Adult Strategy tax levy component (90% do funded), be
approved in the amount of$6,000, and funded through the Older Adults
Operating Reserve Fund;
k. Item #22, MAC Lighting Controls, be approved, in the amount of$6,500, and
funded through the 2014 tax levy;
I. Item #28, Community Services Special Events, be approved in the amount
of$1,400, and funded through the 2014 tax levy;
m. Item #14, Animal Services Intake Room, be approved in the amount of
$16,500, and funded through the Animal Services Capital Reserve Fund;
THAT Schedule "C", External Agencies 2014 Increases, of Report FND-002-14 be
approved.
THAT Schedules "D", "E" and "F" outlining Reserve and Reserve Fund
Contributions and new Reserves/Reserve Funds be approved with the following
amendment:
a. The annual Physician Recruitment Operating Reserve Fund contribution
from an impact/escrow reserve fund of$60,000, as identified in Schedules
"D" and "F", be teminated.
THAT approximately $801,000 be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund
to offset the tax rate impact;
THAT the financing of Capital projects, as outlined in the documents attached to
Report FND-002-14, be approved;
THAT the external agencies, referred to in Schedule "C" of Report FND-002-14 be
advised of Council's decision regarding their grant request;
Report #1 - 3 - March 3, 2014
THAT Council authorize the Mayor's Golf Tournament to take place in 2014, at no
cost to the tax base with the net proceeds from the Mayor's Golf Tournament to be
directed to the Bethesda House;
THAT any cash flow shortfall in the Development Charges Reserve Funds be
interim financed from the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund, Impact/Escrow
Reserve Fund and General Municipal Reserve Funds, to be repaid with interest as
cash flow permits;
THAT one-time funding be provided to the Clarington Museums of$35,000 with
$17,500 from the Bowmanville Museum Reserve Funds and $17,500 from the
Clarke Museum Reserve Funds to offset a loss of provincial grant funds;
THAT the Clarington Tourism Marketing Board be advised of Council's decision
with respect to their request for approximately $7,000 for a tourism plan cost
shared with Central Counties Tourism;
THAT Council express its intent to fund the Courtice Library expansion into the
vacant space at the Courtice Community Complex to complete the initially planned
12,000 square feet, including debenture repayments and financing to the extent
allowable from future development charges;
THAT the recommendations contained in the Monteith Brown reported entitled
"Expansion of Library Services for the Courtice Community" dated December 2013
form the basis for the library's position with respect to the 2015 update of the
Development Charges by-law and be referred to the 2015 update of the
Development Charges by-law;
THAT the land acquisition component of the recommendations from the Monteith
Brown report also be referred to the Finance Department for consideration in the
2015 update of the Development Charges by-law;
THAT Best Road and Bellamy Road rehabilitation projects be referred to the
municipality's standard practice of prioritized scheduling of road projects and the
delegations be advised;
THAT Report FND-002-14 be adopted by resolution in accordance with provisions
of Ontario Regulation 284/09 of the Municipa/Act, 2001; and
THAT the appropriate By-laws to levy the 2014 tax requirements for Municipal
Regional and Education purposes be forwarded to Council for approval, once final
tax policy information is available.
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REPORT#2
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2014
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-010-14 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for January, 2014
(b) CSD-003-14 Community Services —2013 Year End Review
(c) Confidential Municipal Law Enforcement Service Levels
Addendum
Report
CLD-004-14
and Report
CLD-004-14
2. DELEGATION OF PAM CALLUS AND LIBBY RACANSKY, FRIENDS OF THE
FAREWELL AND BLACK CREEKS, REGARDING COURTICE ECO PROJECTS
THAT the delegation of Pam Callus and Libby Racansky, Friends of the Farewell
Creek, regarding Courtice Eco Projects, be received with thanks; and
THAT the Courtice Eco Projects be referred to the Community Grant process.
3. HIGHWAYS OF HEROES RIDE AND RALLY 2014
THAT Staff be directed to contact the owner of the former Rona site, located on
Baseline Road in Bowmanville, to determine whether they would agree to be the
site of the Heroes Highway Ride and Rally 2014;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report #2 - 2 - March 3, 2014
THAT Staff be directed to contact the Highways of Heroes Ride and Rally
organizing group to determine if they would agree to hold their 2014 Ride and Rally
event at the former Rona site; and
THAT, should either the Highway for Heroes organizing group or the owner of the
former Rona site not be interested in hosting the Ride and Rally 2014 event at the
former Rona site, Staff also discuss with the Highway for Heroes organizing group
options for closing Highway 2 from George Street to Simpson Avenue.
4. APPLICATIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 82 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
APPLICANTS: 20012544 ONTARIO LIMITED (HALMINEN) & 289143 ONTARIO
LIMITED (FREEDMAN)
THAT Report PSD-011-14 be received;
THAT the applications, to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law
84-63, submitted by 20012544 Ontario Limited and 289143 Ontario Limited for the
development of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2013-0004, continue to be processed
and that a subsequent report be prepared; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-011-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL AND
POSSIBLE SECOND STOREY RESIDENTIAL USES
APPLICANT: EDMOND VANHAVERBEKE
THAT Report PSD-012-14 be received;
THAT the application, submitted by Edmond Vanhaverbeke to amend the Zoning
By-law, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained in
Attachment 2 to Report PSD-012-14, be passed;
THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department be forwarded.a copy of
Report PSD-012-14 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-012-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Report #2 - 3 - March 3, 2014
6. A REZONING APPLICATION TO LEGALIZE AN EIGHT UNIT APARTMENT
BUILDING AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
APPLICANT: GARRY MURPHY
THAT Report PSD-013-14 be received;
THAT the application, to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 by Garry Murphy, to legalize
the existing eight unit apartment building and accessory buildings, be approved and
that the Zoning By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 1 to Report
PSD-013-14 be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-013-14 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and the
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-013-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
7. PRIORITY GREEN CLARINGTON PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
THAT Report PSD-014-14 be received; and
THAT interested parties listed in Report PSD-014-14 be notified of Council's
decision.
8. AN APPLICATION TO REZONE LANDS TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF
13 SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL LOTS
APPLICANT: GWENDOLYN THIELE, 1361189 ONTARIO LIMITED & CLARET
INVESTMENTS LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-015-14 be received;
THAT the application, to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted by Gwendolyn
Thiele, 1361189 Ontario Limited, & Claret Investments Limited to allow for the
creation of 13 single detached residential lots, be approved as contained in
Attachment 1 of Report PSD-015-14;
THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-015-14 and Council's
decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-015-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Report #2 - 4 - March 3, 2014
9. ADVANCING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO RECREATION IN DURHAM REGION
THAT Report CSD-004-14 be received; and
THAT the Mayor be authorized to sign the Charter to Advance Access to Affordable
Recreation in Durham Region on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington.
10. APPOINTMENT TO CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
THAT Report CLD-006-14 be received;
THAT the resignation of Fred Brumwell be received, with regret, and that he be
thanked for his contribution to the Clarington Public Library Board;
THAT Kerri Davis be appointed to the Clarington Public Library Board for a term
concurrent with the term of Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-006-14 be advised of Council's
decision.
11. SPECIAL EVENTS BY-LAW
THAT Report LGL-003-14 be received;
THAT the Special Events on Private Property By-law, Special Events on Municipal
Highways By-law, and Road Occupancy By-law (Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to Report
LGL-003-14) be passed as amended as follows:
i. Section 2.17 (g), of the proposed by-law regulating special events on
private property (Attachment 1 to Report LGL-003-14) be amended to
add the words "by Council" at the end;
ii. Section 2.13 (g), of the proposed by-law regulating special events on
municipal highways (Attachment 2 to Report LGL-003-14), be amended
to add the words "by Council" at the end."
iii. Section 2.1, of the proposed by-law regulating special events on
municipal highways (Attachment 2 to Report LGL-003-14) be amended to
add the words "which requires the closure of a highway" following the
word "highway".
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report LGL-003-14 be advised of Council's
decision.
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
MARCH 3, 2014
BY-LAWS
2014-020 Being a By-law to regulate special events on private property (Item 11 of
Report#2)
2014-021 Being a By-law to regulate special events on municipal highways (Item 11 of
Report#2)
2014-022 Being a By-law to regulate temporary road occupancy (Item 11 of Report#2)
2014-023 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Edmond Vanhaverbeke)
(Item 5 of Report#2)
2014-024 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Garry Murphy) (Item 6 of
Report#2)
2014-029 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Gwendolyn Thiele, 1361189
Ontario Limited & Claret Investments Limited) (Item 8 of Report#2)
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MEMO
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council
From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: . February 28, 2014
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 3, 2014
Please be advised of the following regarding the March 3rd Council meeting:
DELEGATIONS
See Final List of Delegations attached.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1-20 The Honourable Linda Jeffrey, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, forwarding a news release and backgrounder regarding the Ontario
government's decision to help municipalities affected by the December 2013
ice storm by working with the Federal government to fund 100% of a
municipality's eligible recovery costs through a one -time Ice Storm
Assistance Program; advising that it is anticipated that the program would
cover costs related to the immediate emergency response, such as setting
up warming centres and the subsequent clean -up of debris necessary to
protect public safety; indicating costs incurred by the Province for a natural
disaster of this size qualify for federal government assistance under the
Disaster Financial Assistance Program and the Province will seek federal
reimbursement for costs under this Program; and, advising that the Province
is conducting two separate reviews in response to the ice storm -- the After -
Action Report dealing with coordination among all parties involved during
emergencies and the Supply Chain Review examining how critical supplies
are procured and distributed during large -scale emergencies. Both reviews
will be completed by late spring.
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:, —Patti L. Barre, PMO
Municipal Clerk
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Attachment
cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 F 905 -623 -6506
FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS
MARCH 3, 2014
a) Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation — Budget for Study Funding for
Camp 30 and Progress Report (Correspondence Item D - 9)
b) Clint Cole, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Proposed Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item I - 18)
c} Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Proposed Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item 1 -18)
d) Doug Anderson, President DurhamCLEAR — Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline
(Correspondence Item D - 8)
HANDOUTS/CIRCULATIONS
FOR COUNCIL
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I. INTRODUCTIDN
II.SUMUCHATRISK. WATERSHEDS S ECOLOGICALLY SENSRIVEAREAS
A. ONTARID -S &ATE RSH IDS AND POTENTIAL WATER CONTAMINATION
B. SENSITIVE AND IMPORTANT ECOSYS EMS
I. THE GRAND RIVERWATERSHED
P. THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
3. THE ACGONOUINTO AOIRONBACKS CORRIDOR
4. THE ROUGE RIVER
III. THE LIKE LIHODO DFA LEAK OR RUPTURE
A. LEAK DETECTION
I. DETECTING CRACKS AND CO'RROSION:INLIRE INSPECTION TOOLS
Z. HYDROSTATIC TESTING
B. DILBIT -DOES ITPOSEAIS REATER RISK?
C. ENVI RONMENTA L CONOITI DNS AN O HAZARDS
I. EMERGENCY RESPONSE READINESS
IV. FIRST NATIGNS CDNSULTATIGN AND TREATY OBLIGATIONS
V. IS THIS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE?
VI- ECONOMICS OF LINE 9B
A. BENEFITS IN THE PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT
B. DEBUNKING THE JOBS ARGUMENT
C. RISKS DUTWEIGH POTENTIAL BENEFITS -COST OF SPILL
1. ONTARIO TO FOOT THE CLEAN -UP BI LL OF SPILL O N LINE 9 B?
D. THE BIGGER PICTURE -TAR SANDS AND CANADA'S ECONOMIC FUTURE
E TAXPAYERS FOOTING THE TAR SANDS BILL DI RECTLY AND IN DI R €CTLY THRDUG H C LI MATE C HANG E
VII. APPENDIX: THE KALAMA2DO DISASTER
VIII. APPENDIX: THE TAR SANIIS
IX- FOOTNOTES
X- CREDITS ANOTHANKS
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Ontario's Conditions
1. a hydrostatic test of the Line
2. an independent 3rd party review of the risk and
engineering assessments submitted by Enbridge (there
were several intervenors who questioned these
assessments)
s. insurance coverage of $1 billion
a. that Enbridge incorporate vulnerable areas and source
protection plans into their high consequence area and
environmentally sensitive area maps
5. that these vulnerable areas be incorporated into its
emergency response plan
6. conduct emergency response exercises annually with all
municipalities who want them
7. publish an annual report on Line 9, including information
about maintenance, spills and integrity testing
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Therefore be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Durham:
supports the 7 conditions set out by the province as the minimum acceptable for NEB
approval of the project, and
urges the Province of Ontario to require the project to undergo a full provincial
environmental assessment, if the NEB decision does not substantially fulfill all of these
conditions,
and be it further resolved that:
the Regional Municipality of Durham urges the Province to use its influence to require that
the entire width of Durham Region be designated a 'high consequence area' and the
pipeline strengthened accordingly, due to the high concentration of water crossings
and wetlands that the pipeline crosses, and the rapidly increasing population.
and further,
that this resolution be forwarded to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Energy Minister Bob
Chiarelli, and Environment Minister Jim Bradley,
with copies to: The National Energy Board, Federal Minister of Natural Resources Joe
Oliver, Federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Enbridge.
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Has a proper environmental
assessment ever been done?
■ NEB mandate includes environmental
assessments of projects
■ In 1975 IPL filed only preliminary
environmental information and said it
would provide more info in 3 additional
phases — prior to construction, during
construction, and after completion
DurhamCLEAR, February 2014
4
NEB: 1PL decision 1975 — OH -1 -75
66 It is noted that the Applicant plans to conduct
environmental studies in four phases. While such studies
could be carried out in four phases in relation to
corporate planning and decision making in respect of
the project, the scope of the phased studies as outlined
in the evidence is inappropriate and inadequate in
relation to the Board's regulatory procedure. The Board
believes that more definitive work could have and should
have been included in phase one of the environmental
program which is the phase available to the Board and
interested parties at the time of hearing the Application.
Little documentation of further
environmental work
■ Extensive emails back &forth with the
NEB library yielded a few documents
which could have been construed as
phase II environmental studies.
■ No environmental studies during and after
construction could be found
■ Enbridge refused to provide further
information
DurhamCLEAR, February 2014 6
Conclusion
• A proper environmental assessment of
Line 9 was never completed
• In the interest of protecting the citizens of
Ontario, the province should order a full
EA if the NEB does not fulfill the minimal
conditions they enunciated
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Therefore be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Durham:
supports the 7 conditions set out by the province as the minimum acceptable for NEB
approval of the project, and
urges the Province of Ontario to require the project to undergo a full provincial
environmental assessment, if the NEB decision does not substantially fulfill all of these
conditions,
and be it further resolved that:
the Regional Municipality of Durham urges the Province to use its influence to require that
the entire width of Durham Region be designated a 'high consequence area' and the
pipeline strengthened accordingly, due to the high concentration of water crossings
and wetlands that the pipeline crosses, and the rapidly increasing population.
and further,
that this resolution be forwarded to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Energy Minister Bob
Chiarelli, and Environment Minister Jim Bradley,
with copies to: The National Energy Board, Federal Minister of Natural Resources Joe
Oliver, Federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Enbridge.
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Therefore be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Durham:
supports the 7 conditions set out by the province as the minimum acceptable for NEB
approval of the project, and
urges the Province of Ontario to require the project to undergo a full provincial
environmental assessment, if the NEB decision does not substantially fulfill all of these
conditions,
and be it further resolved that:
the Regional Municipality of Durham urges the Province to use its influence to require that
the entire width of Durham Region be designated a 'high consequence area' and the
pipeline strengthened accordingly, due to the high concentration of water crossings
and wetlands that the pipeline crosses, and the rapidly increasing population.
and further,
that this resolution be forwarded to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Energy Minister Bob
Chiarelli, and Environment Minister Jim Bradley,
with copies to: The National Energy Board, Federal Minister of Natural Resources Joe
Oliver, Federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Enbridge.
High Consequence Areas
Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code Adoption Document Amendment Technical
Standards & Safety Authority
■
FS-196-12— September 1, 2012 -Fuels Safety Program
• Page 3 of 11
• 4.3.4.9.1 Definitions
High consequence area means
■ (b) for an oil pipeline, an area containing:
(i) a commercially navigable waterway, which means a waterway where a
substantial likelihood of commercial navigation exists;
(ii) a high population area, which means an urbanized area, as defined and
delineated by the latest Statistics Canada Census, that contains 50,000 or more
people or has a population density of at least 385 people per square km;
(iii) an other populated area, which means a place, as defined and delineated by
the latest Statistics Canada Census, that contains a concentrated population,
such as an incorporated or unincorporated city, town, village, or other designated
residential or commercial area; or
(iv) an unusually sensitive area, as defined in company's pipeline integrity
management program.
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2.295
6.35
- _1.281
3127.149
3127.173 !
0.024
7.14
0.25
3127.173
3128.2111
1.038
6.35
_
3128.211
3128.3331
0.122'
12.70 East Oshawa Creek
0.2;
3128.333
3129.299 0.966
6.35
_
0.281
3129.299
3129.323
0.024
7.14
0. 2;-:
3_129.323
3130.850
1.527
6.35.
F- .281
3_130.850
3130.874
0.024
7.14..-
3130.874
3131.938
1.064
6.35
3131.800
Oshawa. Clarington Boundary
].281
3131.938
3131.975
0.037
7.14
0.2;-7
3131.975
0.558
6.35
-.281
3132.533
_3132.533 _
3132.558
0.024
7.14
0.2;
3132.558
3135.206
2.649
6.35
0.281
3135.206
3135.231 �_
0.024
7.141
_
0. 2;-:
3135.231
3135.638
0.407
6.351
_
0.281
3135.638
3135.662
0.024
7.14
0.2;
3135.662
3- 135.963
0.301
6.351
0.281
3135.963
3135.987
0.024
7.14
_
0.25
3135.987
3136.084
0.097
6.35
_
0.5
3136.084
3136.1.2
0.039
12.70 Farewell Creek
0.25
3136.122
3137.307
1.184
6.35 Valve 16
313;.7
3135,
J 0.51 3137.307
3137.345
0.039
12.70 Black Creek
0-25 3137.345
3137.761
0.4151
6.351
ES-A
3138.14
237.71
3137.761
3137.783
0.023
7.141
IL
3138.38
0.25 3137.783
3139.462
1.679
6.35
OPT,
3139.21
287.67
3139.462
3139.484
0.023
7.14
3139.5:
_
0.25 3139.484
3139.7921
0.307
6.35
P;�
3139.E2
76.24
39.792
3140.26 0
0.468
7.14
3139.59
40.260
3140.298
0.039
12.70 Bovwrmanuille Cree40.298
]aj3
3140.759
0.460
7.14
3140.46,
40.759
3140.797
0.039
12.70 Creek
P-IZA
AR
AL
3140.797
3141.311
0.513
7.14
0.25 3141.311
3145.012
3.701
6.35
_
0.5 3145.012
3145.051
0.039
12.70 Soper Creek
025 3145.051
3145.695
0.644
6.35 s
3145.695
3145.719
0.024
7.14
0.25 3145.719
3146.573
0.855
6.35
3146.573
3146.599
0.026
7.141
0.25 3146.599
3147.088
0.489
6.35
0.5 3147.088
3147.127
0.039
12.70 Soper Creek
0.25 3147.127
3149.422
2.295
6.35
3147.44
411.09
_
0.5 3149.422
3149.4600.039
12.70 'Ni Imot Creek
3147.85
0.25 3149.460
3149.712
0.251
6.35
Dl'.
3148.21 3.37r`m
3149.712
3149.736
0.024
7.14'
315:1.5:8
0.25 3149.736
3149.792
0.056
6.35
0.5 3149.792
3149.831
0.039
12.70 Orono Creek
0.25 3_149.831
3151.289
1.458
newvalve
0.v 3151.289
3151.326
0.037
_6.35
12.70 Hunter Creek
_
0.25 3151.326
3151.450
0.124
6.35
0.281 3151.450
3151.474
0.024
7.14
3151.474
3152.753
1.279
6.35
', "r
3152.54..
0.281 3_152.753
3152.777
0.024
7.14
3196.14
0.2v 3152.777
3153.156
0.378
6.35
0.281 3_153.156
3153.180
0.024
7.14
0.2v 3153.180
3153.703
0.523'
6.35
0.;-: 3153.703
3153.740_L-
0.037
12.70 Stalker Creek
0 .2v 3153.740
3154.1371
0.398
6.35
0
O.2u 3153.180 3153.703 0.523 8.35
0.5: 3153.703 3153.740, 0.037 12.70 Stalker Greek
O.2v 3153.740 3154.1371 0.398 6.35
0.281 3154.137 3154.181 0.024 7.14
0.25 3154.161 3155.988 1.827 6.35
0.v: 3155.988 3156.025 0.0371 '12.70
0.29- 3156.025 3157.114 1.090 _ 6.35
0.5 3157.114 3157.152 0.037 12.70 Graham Greek
0.25 3157.152 3157.517 0.365 6.35
0.281 3157.517 3157.541 0.0241 7.14
O.2v 3157.541 _3158.386 0.845 6.35
0.281 3158.386 _3158.410 0.024 7.14
0.25 3158.410 3158.579 0.169 6.35
0.v 3158.579 3158.616 0.037 12.70 Graham Greek2
0.25 3158.616 3160.076 1.460 6.35
0.281 3160.076 3160.100 0.024 7.14
0.25 3160.100 3160.655 0.555 6.35
0.5 3160.655 3160.690 0.035 12.70 Graham Greek 3
0.25 3160.690 3160.961 0.270 6.35,
_ 3160.961 3160.955 0.024 7.14
_ 0.25 3160.985 3161.717 0.732 6.35
0-281 3161.717 3161.741 _ 0.024 7.14
_ 0.25 3161.741 3163.745 2.004 6.35
approx 3163 eastern boundary of Durham
_ 0.281 3163.745 3163.769 0.024 7.14
0.2; 3163.769 3165.403 1.633 6.35
7 0.281 3165.403 3165.427 0.024 7.14
3165.427 3166.915 1.489 6.35
-r 0.281 3166.915 3166.940 0.024 7.14
0.2 3166.940 3167.929 0.990 6.35 Valve No. 17
.0.281 3167.929 3167.953 - 0.024 '.140
0.2E: 3167.953 3168.557 0.604 6.35,
Leaks vs Wall Thickness
■ Out of 12 leaks on Line 9b
2 occurred where the thickness was .312 in.
E, 3
occurred
where
the
thickness was
.281 in.
❑ 7
occurred
where
the
thickness was
.250 in.
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Questions
19
i
Leak detection on Line 9
■ Pressure differentials throughout the line are
monitored from Edmonton (Computation
Pipeline Monitoring systems - CPM) as the
principal `of- the - minute' means of detecting
leaks
■ CPM will not detect a leak below "70.5M3 (443
bbl) over a 2 hour period" (nearly 4 barrels per
minute)
■ Smaller leaks are only detected by aerial
ground line patrols and 3rd party reports —
odours, oil slicks, etc.
patrols,
DurhamCLEAR, July 2013 20
Valves
• Original 1975 application, suggested block valves on
opposite banks of each watercourse — Enbridge
interpreted that as navigable waters — only 7 installed,
none in Durham
• Only 2 main line remotely controlled valves in the 62 km
width of Durham
• "The greatest length of pipeline between shut off valves
in the Durham Region is 31 km."
• "Between valve MP 1922.23 (Tapscott Rd. Scarborough)
and MP 1932.91 (Church St. Ajax) there is 47,300 bbl of
oil. Between valve MP 1932.91 and MP 1949.02 (Soling
Rd.) there is 71,300 bbl of oil. Between valve MP
1949.02 and MP 1968.28 (Morrish Church Rd, Port
Hope) there is 85,300 bbl of oil"
DurhamCLEAR, July 2013 21