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COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of Council meetings. If you make
a delegation/presentation to a Council meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording
you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the
Municipality's website. In addition, please be advised that some of the Council
meetings may also be video recorded.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council March 3, 2014
PRESENTATIONS
a) Mary Ann Found - Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award
b) Brenda Metcalf- Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award
DELEGATIONS
There are no delegations scheduled as of time of publication.
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1 - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 27, 2014
.I - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall dated January 21,
2014 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Council Agenda - 2 - March 24, 2014
1 - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
February 11, 2014
1 —4 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
March 13, 2014
1 - 5 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Update on Durham Partners in Project Green
Program
1 — 6 Glenn Jager, Chief Nuclear and Bill Robinson, Senior Vice-President
Nuclear Projects, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) - Refurbishment of
the Existing Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Project and Other
Nuclear Projects
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Barbara Patterson, Manager of Operations, Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Centre — Request for Street Closures for 2014
Events
D - 2 Jade Harper, Executive Director, Victim Services of Durham Region —
Request to Proclaim "National Victim of Crime Awareness Week"
D — 3 Derrick McKay, Race Director, Courtice Kids Multisport Series —
°Courtice Kids of Steel Triathlon"
D -4 William Stratton, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region
Labour Council — Request to Proclaim "Day of Mourning" and Flag
Lowering
D — 5 David J. Crome, Director of Planning Services — Request to Proclaim
"School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day"
D — 6 Betsy Jackson, RN, MScN, Registered Nurses' Association of
Ontario — Request to Proclaim "Nursing Week"
D — 7 Linda Duffie, Chairperson, Lions Club of Bowmanville Duck Derby—
Request for Street Closure for 18th Annual Duck Derby
D — 8 Kailey O'Neill, Fundraising Coordinator, Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada, Durham Regional Chapter— Request to Host 2014 5k and
1 OK "Bowmanville Mandarin Multiple Sclerosis Walk"
D — 9 Karen Bastas, Event Coordinator, Vice President, Newcastle BIA—
Request for Permission to Host a Canada Day Event
Council Agenda - 3 - March 24, 2014
D — 10 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration - Nominations for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2014
D — 11 Nathan Farrell, Environmental Planner, McIntosh Perry Consulting
Engineers (MPCE) — Request for Exemption to Clarington's Noise
By-law
D — 12 Warren Mar, Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor/Acting Town Clerk, Town of Aurora - Introduction of Municipal
Recall Election Legislation
D — 13 Thomas Gettinby, CAO & Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock -
Electricity Rates
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 17, 2014
STAFF REPORT(S)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
OTHER BUSINESS
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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Leadingt)te{Va} Council Meeting Minutes
MARCH 3, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and
reconvening at 2:30 p.m. on March 6, 2014, in the Council Chambers.
Councillor Hooper 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, attended until 4:39 p.m., March 6, 2014
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Manager of Infrastructure, R. Albright, attended until 11:50 p.m.,
March 3, 2014
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended at
2:30 p.m., March 6, 2014
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until
11:50 p.m., March 3, 2014
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Manager of Communications and Marketing, J. Cooke, attended
until 4:38 p.m., March 6, 2014
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome -
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon, attended at 2:30 p.m.,
March 6, 2014
Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree, attended until 4:47 p.m.,
March 6, 2014
Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid, attended
until 10:10 p.m., March 3, 2014
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Recreation Services Manager, S. Meredith, attended at 2:30 p.m.,
March 6, 2014
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - March 3, 2014
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Later in the meeting, Councillor Woo declared a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 9 and Item 1 of Report #1 - 2014 Current and Capital
Budget, Schedule "B" (i) Item 30 - Camp 30 Consulting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ,
Councillor Partner announced the following:
• A Gift of Art Speaker's Series featuring Michael Hackenburger, Bowmanville
Zoo, on March 5, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Kendal Community Centre's Open Mic on March 15, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m., doors open at noon with live music by the Good Old Boy's and Side
Kicks. Tickets are $5 at the door
• Next Open Mic is April 19, 2014, with guest singer Mike Pollard
Councillor Traill announced the following:
• International Women's Day Breakfast on March 9, 2014, 9:30 a.m. at the CAW
222 Union Hall
Councillor Woo announced the following:
• Welcome Home Celebration for Tara Watchorn on Saturday, March 1, 2014,
was a great event. He acknowledged elected officials who attended and
business owners for their support
• Re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dewey's Cafe on March 5, 2014,
at 10:00 a.m.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
• Yuk Yuks Comedy Club on Saturday, April 5, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex, sponsored by the Clarington Swim Club
• March 5, 2014, St. Marys Cement Open House on use of low carbon alternate
fuels for production measures, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Beech-Centre
• March 5, 2014, Open House for the proposed Neighbourhood Park at Bons
Avenue and Middle Road beside the Charles Bowman Public School,
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Euchre Extravaganza on March 15, 2014, at the COAA
Councillor Hooper advised he attended the Museum's photography event on Friday,
February 28, 2014, and the Sports and Leisure Fair on Sunday, March 2, 2014.
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - March 3, 2014
Councillor Neal announced that he will be moderating the "Heart Attack - Counter
Attack" information session on March 8, 2014, at Faith United Church from 9:30 a.m.' ,
to 2:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Rakesh Bhargava, local Cardiologist.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
• She extended congratulations to the Museum for the photography event, which
was very well attended and well done
• March 4, 2014, Red Cross Flag Raising 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• March 6, 2014, Durham Region Greenbelt Review Plan Meeting at the Courtice
Community Complex, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Purple Woods Conservation Area Maple Syrup Festival Pancake Days
March 12, 13, and 14, 2014, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Durham Region is looking for feedback on the Draft Durham Housing Plan
2014-2024 - "At Home in Durham", available on the Region's website until
March 14, 2014
Mayor Foster announced the following:
• Open House for new park in the Scugog Street Neighbourhood, Wednesday,
March 5, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Great Celebration with Tara Watchorn on Saturday, March 1, 2014
• March 11, 2014, 11:00 a.m. Grand opening of Smart Cuts at Townline Plaza
Resolution #C-075-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council February 10, 2014, be approved
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, addressed Council to
present his Annual Report. Chairman Anderson reviewed the following initiatives and
accomplishments for 2013:
• Progress on the Highway 407 East extension, Lakeridge Road Interchange,
GO Transit East Rail Maintenance Facility
• Confirmation from the Federal Government that a Regional Airport will be built
in Pickering
• Regional support for nuclear energy
• Input into Provincial reviews of the Metrolinx funding strategy, the Provincial
Policy Statement, and the Development Charges Review
• Adoption of a new Region-wide Development Charges By-law
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - March 3, 2014
• Investment of $2.7 million to rehabilitate 8.8 km of roads at various locations in
Clarington including Liberty Street from Concession 4 to Taunton Road
• Investment of $750,000 on traffic control signals and guide rail.systerns at 13
locations in Clarington
• Durham Region Transit Ridership in excess of 10.6 million riders
• Addition of the new high frequency PULSE service on Highway 2 including 30
new bus shelters. Ridership from July to December, 2013, just short of 1
million passengers
• Completion of the first section of dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BTR) lane,
including a bike lane on the north side of Highway 2 between Harwood Road
and Salem Road
• Waste diversion increase to 54% with the expansion of curbside recycling to
include additional plastics, batteries and a-waste materials
• Collection of 27,000 kilograms of reusable material through Reuse Days with
local charities
• Durham Health Department working to raise awareness of nutritional issues
with Twitter campaign, newsletter information and online learning through the
"Discover Your Inner Chef!" too!
• Eco-efficiency audit of 56 businesses under the "Partners in Project Green"
Program
• Survey of 11,000 businesses during second Durham Business Count with
information to be used to plan and monitor job growth and promote economic
development
• Trade Mission to China holding meetings and touring Zibo, Wuxi and Hong
Kong generating several business prospects
• Live streaming of Council and Committee meetings on the Region's website at
www.durham.ca
Chairman Anderson noted that in 2013, the Region's gross spending was
approximately $1.2 billion and that projects will bring jobs and new opportunities to
Durham Region. He stated that Regional Council continues to urge the Province to
include nuclear as an essential part of Ontario's energy future. Chairman Anderson
acknowledged that until the Province decides how to fund Metrolinx projects, the
extension of GO Rail to Bowmanville is essentially on hold; however, in comments on
the development charges regime, the Region indicated that changes to address future
service levels are needed to better support the growth of Durham's Regional Transit
system.
Chairman Anderson highlighted 2014 initiatives and opportunities:
• Increase to property tax of 1.5% equating to approximately $36 for the average
residence
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - March 3, 2014
9 Inclusion of$56.4 million for roads in 2014 budget, including $3.7 million to
rehabilitate sections of Mosport Road, $3.8 million to replace the Orono Creek
culvert on Main Street and $800,000 of preparatory work for future projects at
the Taunton Road and Enfield Road intersection and on Martin Road between
Nash Road and Baseline Road, $63.2 million for water supply system and
$200.6 million for sanitary sewerage system
• $11.5 million expenditure to replace more than 1600 polybutylene water service
connections including 130 in Clarington
• Expansion of the Port Darlington Water Pollution Control Plant
• Work on the Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer in conjunction with the construction
of Energy Park Drive
• Extension of the Newcastle Sanitary Sewers under Highway 401 (pending
Provincial approvals)
• Commissioning of the Durham York Energy Centre is on target for acceptance
of the facility by the end of the year
• Commitments to the Municipality in the Host Community Agreement are
underway and on track for completion in the fall
• Completion of the new Fairview Lodge, an investment of over $50 million
• Work on Phase I of the New Clarington Police Complex, valued at $40.1 million
is proceeding well
• Completion of 139 new affordable housing units in Whitby, funding secured for
an additional 50 affordable units to be built in North Oshawa
• Durham's Draft Ten-year Housing and Homelessness Plan is posted for public
comment on the Region's Website
• Launch of a strategy to substantially increase tree cover in Durham over the
next decade to help offset greenhouse gas emissions
• Proposal to engage a business consultant in Wuxi, China to develop leads for
Durham included in the 2014 budget
Chairman Anderson noted that Durham tourism strategies continue to highlight local
food, heritage and culture, sports venues and the natural environment with a goal to
collaborate and capitalize on Regional assets and bring more visitors to Durham. He
noted, with the live streaming of Council and Committee meetings, it is hoped that
more residents will become involved in Regional issues as they prepare to elect their
Regional Council and, for the first time, the Regional Chair.
Chair Anderson stated that 2014 is the Region's 40th Anniversary and extended an
invitation, on behalf of Regional Council, to Council, staff and residents to attend the
Anniversary Open House on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 5:00 p.m: to 9:00 p.m. at
Regional Headquarters for an evening of fun for the entire family.
Chairman Anderson responded to questions from Members of Council.
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Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - March 3, 2014
DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-076-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Order of the Agenda be altered to hear the. delegation of Doug Taylor prior
to the delegation of Clint Cole.
"CARRIED"
Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation, addressed Council concerning
Correspondence Item D — 9 - Budget for Study Funding for Camp 30 and Progress
Report. Ms. Morawetz advised the newly formed Foundation, in addition to
establishing its name, has adopted a mission statement, and is currently in the
process of drafting by-laws for incorporation as a charity. She noted that the Museum
of Civilization is looking to tell the missing stories of the 20th Century of Canada and
the role Durham played in the Second World War effort can be told. Ms. Morawetz
stated the Jury lands have local, provincial and international significance and the
Foundation is hoping Council will assist them in positioning the site as a destination
for military buffs and educational tours. Ms. Morawetz advised that one of the reasons
for the formation of the Foundation was to provide an opportunity to seek funding that
neither the Municipality nor the private property owner were eligible to apply for. She
noted that to obtain these grants, the Foundation must have a long-term interest in the
property. Ms. Morawetz expressed appreciation to Council for the support provided to
date and requested Council's approval for staffs continued assistance, to enter into
negotiations with the developer to allow the Foundation to plan for the future and
apply for grants, and to approve the funding request in the 2014 budget for studies to
access the structural requirements and to develop a long-term plan for Camp 30.
Ms. Morawetz acknowledged,the interest in and ongoing concerns for the property
and its history noting its uniqueness in that it is here, it is real and it is a solid
connection to the people who live here both now and historically.
Councillor Novak temporarily left and re-entered the meeting.
Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), addressed Council
concerning Correspondence Item I — 18 - Proposed Clarington Transformer Station.
Resolution #C-077-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Council recess for five minutes to allow staff to address technical difficulties.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:32 p.m.
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - March 3, 2014
Mr. Taylor referred to a site map on display noting the proposed Clarington
Transformer station is to be built on the government protected Oak Ridges Moraine
using 750 MVA transformers, which are 56 ft. wide, 20 ft. long and 45 ft. high, the
largest to be used in Canada. Mr. Taylor stated the EEA, has made presentations to
all levels of government pointing out errors and omissions, contradictions and faulty
data in the reports being used by Hydro One to justify the site location. He advised
the EEA has commissioned world-renowned hydrogeologists from the University of
Guelph who have reported and supported the findings but that these reports have
been ignored. He stated there is a public document entitled "Land Assessment and
Remediation Plan" (LAR) which was published by Hydro One confirming that any
transformer station should be located in an industrial park where the damage caused
would be minimal. He noted the document also states that on a daily basis, the
transformer produces contaminants such as lead, mercury, cadmium and toxic oils,
substances having the potential to adversely affect human health, and the pollution
occurs both inside and outside their property fence despite having containment
systems. Mr. Taylor advised that the toxins will eventually reach the water table and
that an aquitard will only slow the process. Mr. Taylor pleaded with Council to help
stop the project from being developed at this location. He also requested the
Association be on record as holding Council accountable should a Walkerton-type
catastrophe occur.
Clint Cole, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), addressed Council, as a
resident and Member of the Association and on behalf of residents in attendance at
tonight's meeting concerning Correspondence Item I — 18 - Proposed Clarington
Transformer Station. A video clip entitled "West End Hydro Facility Erupts in Flames"
was played during Mr. Cole's presentation. Mr. Cole stated when considering a major
undertaking such as the Hydro One proposal, it is necessary to ensure that the
premise for the project is correct and supported by all gathered information. Mr. Cole
reviewed the premise that the Oak Ridges Moraine is the only location for the mega
transformer station and the reasons to support the premise. He refuted reasons that
Government legislation allows for the building of a mega transformer on the Oak
Ridges Moraine and that it is the only suitable site for this construction, that the
groundwater that supplies 250,000 Ontarians with clean drinking water will remain
safe, that there is no risk of contamination to the groundwater at the site, that the
hydrogeological composition of the site is appropriate for the undertaking, that the
environmental assessment performed on the site was appropriate for the scale of the
project, and that the government reviewed all of the relevant material and made sound
decisions based on the facts presented. Mr. Cole stated that the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan protects the Oak Ridges Moraine and the draft ESR clearly states
that sensitive features prohibit the use of this site when alternatives exist. He noted
there are more suitable locations available in industrial areas where contamination will
have the least impact. Mr. Cole stated that world-renowned specialists in groundwater
research have concluded that insufficient site specific hydrogeological characterization
has been conducted to ensure the safeguarding of groundwater and that the LAR
report indicates that contaminates pollute the site they are built on and also beyond
the borders of the transformer station.
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - March 3, 2014
Mr. Cole expressed concern that the Class Environmental Assessment performed
several years ago was for a much smaller scale project called the "Enfield
Transformer Station" which was never developed and that Hydro One is now applying
this same assessment intended for'a small scale transformer station to its proposal for
this mega transformer station on an adjoining property.
Resolution #C-078-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the delegation of Clint Cole be extended for an additional two minutes.
"CARRIED"
Mr. Cole expressed concern that the final report and approval by the Minister of the
Environment did not acknowledge legitimate concerns raised by citizens and
specialists in the field. He confirmed that the Hydro One project has failed on every
account and he questioned how this project has reached this stage in its development.
Mr. Cole requested Council to request Hydro One to allow staff and Group 360 to
have unrestricted site access to conduct the necessary peer evaluation and to provide
assistance in any possible manner.
In response to questions, Mr. Cole confirmed that the Association would like the
project to be relocated to a site at Wilson Road and Winchester Road.
Doug Anderson, President DurhamCLEAR, addressed Council concerning
Correspondence Item D — 8 - Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline, a high pressure crude oil
pipeline crossing the full width of Clarington, including numerous streams and
significant wetlands. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Anderson
reviewed seven conditions which the Province requested the National Energy Board
(NEB) to impose including a hydrostatic test of the line; an independent 3rd party
review of the risk and engineering assessments, insurance coverage of$1 billion,
incorporation of vulnerable areas and source protection plans into the high
consequence area and environmentally sensitive area maps, incorporation of
vulnerable areas into its Emergency Response Plan, to conduct emergency response
exercises annually with all municipalities who want them and to publish an annual
report on Line 9, including information about maintenance, spills and integrity testing.
Mr. Anderson expressed concern that the Province did not indicate what would be
done if Enbridge did not impose the conditions. He stated the reason for his
delegation this evening is that he feels the Province needs to be reminded of the
conditions they enunciated noting that he has already appeared before the Regional
Works Committee and'Ajax Council and will be appearing before Whitby Council next
Monday. Mr. Anderson acknowledged that the NEB process is over but that the
Province has leverage on Enbridge directly.
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-079-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Doug Anderson be extended for an additional five minutes.
f "CARRIED"
Mr. Anderson reviewed a draft resolution for Council's consideration. He requested
that Council support the conditions and urge the Province to conduct a full
environmental assessment if the conditions are not met. Mr. Anderson stated that it is
feasible to build a pipe that won't leak by using thicker steel. He referred to a chart
referencing the 12 leaks that have occurred on Line 9, noting the thinner the walls the
more the leaks and greater the risk. He suggested that wall thickness be a minimum
of 3/8". Mr. Anderson requested Council to adopt the resolution and forward it to the
Province for consideration.
Resolution #C-080-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:22 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence Item I — 20 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-081-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Item 1 - 18.
"CARRIED"
- 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
Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - March 3, 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, 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:
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;
Council Meeting Minutes -.11 - March 3, 2014
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;
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
Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - March 3, 2014
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.
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.
Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - March 3, 2014
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
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."
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - March 3, 2014
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 30 Foundation.
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://stma[yscement.com or by contacting Rueben Plaza, Environmental
Manager, JRPlaza vcsmc.com or (905)-623-3341, ext. 242 or Janine
Ralph, Project Manager, Janine.Ralph(@,hdrinc.com or 905-380-8568.
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)
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - March 3, 2014
• 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/proiect/efw-committee.htm
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.
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
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - March 3, 2014
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.
Resolution #C-082-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington write to Hydro One and request
that the Enniskillen Environmental Association and their consultant, Group 360, be
allowed access to the proposed Clarington Transformer Site to perform an
.independent hydrological study;
THAT Council authorize a maximum of$25,000 for the assessment, being funded
from a transfer from the 2013 Donations Account to the Consulting Reserve;
THAT the results of the study be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, Hydro
One, the Enniskillen Environmental Association, Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority, the Municipality of Clarington and John O'Toole, MPP, Durham; and
THAT Hydro One and the Ontario Power Authority be requested to provide
information on the feasibility of the Wilson Road/Winchester Road site.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal d
Councillor Novak d
Councillor Partner V
Councillor Traill V
Councillor Woo d
Councillor Hooper d
Mayor Foster d
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - March 3, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-083-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 6 be approved as per the Agenda.
a
"CARRIED"
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.
(Proclaimed)
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.
(Proclaimed 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.
(Correspondence referred 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.
(Proclaimed)
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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.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
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.
(Advised 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.
Resolution #C-084-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO) with respect to Bill 69 the Prompt Payment Act, 2013, be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
r
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - March 3, 2014
D - 8 Doug Anderson, President, DurhamCLEAk, 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; 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.
Resolution #C-085-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
WHEREAS Line 9 is a high pressure oil pipeline that crosses the full width of
Durham Region, and Enbridge has applied to the National Energy Board (NEB) for
permission to:
1. Reverse its flow so that it carries crude oil from Westover to Montreal
2. Increase its flow from 240,000 barrels to 300,000 barrels per day
3. Include diluted bitumen to the classes of petroleum it can carry
WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham submitted a Letter of Comment to
the NEB highlighting its concerns which was endorsed by the Municipality of
Clarington on September 16, 2013, and Letters of Comment expressing similar
concerns were submitted by the Towns of Ajax and Whitby as well as private
individuals and organizations; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario also expressed its concern in its submission to
the NEB and set out 7 minimum conditions that they felt should be imposed before
the NEB approved Enbridge's application:
1. A hydrostatic test of the Line
2. An independent 3rd party review of the risk and engineering assessments
submitted by Enbridge
3. Insurance coverage of$1 billion
4. 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
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - March 3, 2014
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
WHEREAS, in the course of the Line 9 hearing process, it was stated that Durham
Region has the highest concentration of watercourse crossings along the entire
pipeline, which with inadequate emergency response times of between 1.5 and 4
hours, puts Durham Region communities, citizens, businesses and natural
environment at increased risk in the event of a pipeline spill; and
WHEREAS, the Municipality of Clarington has no regulatory authority over this
pipeline.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Municipality of Clarington supports the conditions set out by the Province
of Ontario, and requests the NEB impose those conditions in any approval it may
issue on the proposed project;
THAT due to the high concentration of watercourses and wetlands that the pipeline
crosses in Durham Region and its rapidly increasing population, the Municipality of
Clarington requests the Province of Ontario file a motion with the NEB asking the
NEB to, as a condition of approval, require that Enbridge reinforce the pipeline to
have a minimum thickness of 9.5 millimetres, which is 3/8 inch, where it crosses a
`high consequence area' and require Enbridge to provide increased protection for
Durham Region's communities and natural environment by establishing an Enbridge
Oil Pipeline emergency response crew in Durham Region to reduce emergency
response times; and
THAT should the NEB's decision not require Enbridge to fulfill these conditions, the
Province of Ontario and Enbridge Oil Pipelines work collaboratively to reinforce the
pipeline where it crosses a 'high consequence area' and to establish an Enbridge Oil
Pipeline emergency response crew in Durham Region to reduce emergency
response times.
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, the Regional Municipality of
Durham, City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, City of Oshawa, Town of Ajax, Erin
O'Toole MP and John O'Toole, MPP.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - March 3, 2014
Councillor Woo declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
Item D — 9 as it relates to budgetary matters respecting the Jury lands and he is
Member of the Jury Lands Foundation and left the Council Chambers during
discussion on this matter.
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
as set 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.
Resolution #C-086-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D — 9 from Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands
Foundation, with respect to the budget for study funding for Camp 30, be advised of
action taken with respect to the 2014 budget.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Woo returned to the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 21,
2014
Resolution #C-087-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT in accordance with Section 10.12.34 of the Procedural By-law, the meeting be
extended until 11:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-088-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
2014 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET
1. THAT Report FND-OQ2-14 be"received;
2. THAT the 2014 Operating and Capital budgets be approved as outlined in
Schedule "A" of Report FND-002-14, 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 $104,200 to $69,200 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;
3. 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;
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;
Council Meeting Minutes - 23 - March 3, 2014
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;
4. THAT Schedule "C", External Agencies 2014 Increases, of Report FND-002-14
be approved;
5. THAT Schedules "D", "E" and "F" of Report FND-002-14 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 terminated.
6. THAT approximately$801,000 be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve
Fund to offset the tax rate impact;
7. THAT the financing of Capital projects, as outlined in the documents attached to
Report FND-002-14, be approved;
8. THAT the external agencies, referred to in Schedule "C" of Report FND-002-14
be advised of Council's decision regarding their grant request;
9. THAT the Mayor's Golf Tournament be authorized 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;
10. 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;
11. 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;
12. 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;
Council Meeting Minutes - 24 - March 3, 2014
13. THAT the 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 be expressed;
14. THAT the recommendations contained in the Monteith Brown report 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;
15. 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;
16. 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;
17. THAT Report FND-002-14 be adopted by resolution in accordance with
provisions of Ontario Regulation 284/09 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
18. 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.
(CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN
THE MEETING)
(See following motions)
Councillor Woo declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Paragraph 3 i., Camp 30
Consulting (Item #30 of Schedule "B"), as it relates to budgetary matters respecting
the Jury lands and he is a Member of the Jury Lands Foundation. Councillor Woo left
the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Council Meeting Minutes - 25.- March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-089-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT Paragraph 3.i., Camp 30 Consulting (Item #30 of Schedule "B"), be
approved in the amount of$45,000, 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."
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill d
Councillor Hooper d
Councillor Neal V
Councillor Novak V
Councillor Partner V
Councillor Woo
Mayor Foster V
Councillor Woo returned to the meeting.
Resolution #C-090-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT Paragraph 2. a., Insurance (Item #38 of Schedule "A") be reduced
from $200,000 to-$150,000."
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill d
Councillor Woo d
Councillor Hooper d
Councillor Neal y
Councillor Novak d
Councillor Partner d
Mayor Foster
Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-091-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT Paragraph 3. f., Proposed New Manager of Operations position (Item
#1 of Schedule "B") and Paragraph 3.g., Proposed New Senior GIS Software
Technician position (Item #1 of Schedule "B") be referred to the report being
prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer on cost savings."
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill d
Councillor Woo d
Councillor Hooper d
Councillor Neal d
Councillor Novak d
Councillor Partner
Mayor Foster d
Resolution #C-092-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11:48 p.m.
Resolution #C-093-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 27 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-094-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Council recess until 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2014.
"CARRIED"
The meeting recessed at 11:50 p.m., March 3, 2014, and reconvened at
2:30 p.m., March 6, 2014. All Members of Council were in attendance.
Resolution #C-095-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a
motion for reconsideration.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-096-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT four Fire Fighters be hired with an implementation of June, 2014
(Paragraph 3. d.)"
"MOTION LOST LATER IN THE
MEETING"
Resolution #C-097-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to
speak to Resolution # C-096-14 a second time.
"MOTION LOST"
Council Meeting Minutes - 28 - March 3, 2014
The foregoing Resolution #C-096-14 was then put to a vote and LOST ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill
Councillor Woo V
Councillor Hooper V
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
Mayor Foster V
Resolution #C-098-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT the expense increase of$15,487, for Communications — Online
services/photos/banners (Item #33 of Schedule "A"), be reduced by 15% to
$13,163."
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Trail[
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster V/
Council Meeting Minutes - 29 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-099-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT the expense increase,of$100,000 for Streetlighting (Item #44 of
Schedule "A") be reduced by 10%."
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Resolution #C-100-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT Human Resources automated time entry (Item #9 of Schedule "B")
be approved in the amount of$10,000."
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-101-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT Human Resources automated time entry (Item #9 of Schedule "B")
be approved in the amount of$16,100."
"MOTION LOST"
Council Meeting Minutes - 30 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-102-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT Human Resources automated time entry (Item #9 of Schedule "B")
be approved in the amount of$9,000."
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-103-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT no contribution be made to Museum Capital Reserve Fund —
Bowmanville (Account#544, Schedule "D") and Museum Capital Reserve
Fund — Clarke (Account#545, Schedule "D") in 2014.
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓.
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-104-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT $50,000 be allpcated to the Computer Equipment Reserve Fund
(Account #521, Schedule "D").
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Resolution #C-105-14
Moved by Councillor Trail[, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT no contribution be made to the Animal Services Capital Reserve
Fund (Account#523, Schedule "D") in 2014.
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Council Meeting Minutes - 32 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-106-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT no contribution be made to the Engineering Fleet Reserve Fund
(Account#505, Schedule "D") in 2014.
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Resolution #C-107-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT $12,500 be allocated to the Community Improvement Plan Reserve
(Account#556, Schedule "D")."
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ' ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Council Meeting Minutes - 33 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-108-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT $12,5010 be contributed to the Self Insured Losses Reserve
(Account#2902, Schedule "E")."
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Resolution #C-109-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-088-14 be amended as follows:
"THAT no contribution be made to the General Capital Reserve (Account#2917,
Schedule "E") in 2014.
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo ✓
Councillor Hooper ✓
Councillor Neal ✓
Councillor Novak ✓
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Council Meeting Minutes - 34 - March 3, 2014
Resolution #C-110-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to
the 2014 Current and Capital Budget a second time.
"MOTION LOST"
The foregoing Resolution # C-088-14 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner ✓
Councillor Traill
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Mayor Foster ✓
Report #2 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 24,
2014
Resolution #C-111-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 24,
2014 be approved, with the exception of Items #2 and #3.
"CARRIED"
Item 3
Resolution #C-112-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Council endorse in principle the 2014 Heroes Highway Ride and Rally, to
be hosted in Bowmanville and allow for a road closure of King Street East from
George Street to the west side of Liberty Street;
THAT the applicant complete all necessary steps for the road closure as per the
proposed Special Events on Municipal Highways By-law (2014-021);
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THAT-all costs related to the road closure including the development of a traffic
management plan and pay duty police officers be borne by the applicant;
THAT in accordance with the proposed Special Events on Municipal Highways
By-law 2014-021, and with confirmation that the Heroes Highway Ride and Rally
is a registered not-for-profit organization, all costs related to the Municipal
Operations Department be waived; and ,
THAT Mr. Lou DeVouno be advised.
"CARRIED"
Item 2
Resolution #C-113-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the delegation of Pam Callus and Libby Racansky, Friends of the Farewell
Creek, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, regarding Courtice Eco
Projects, be received with thanks; and
THAT the Courtice Eco Projects be referred to the Community Grant process.
"CARRIED"
STAFF REPORT(S)
Confidential Report PSD-016-14— Sale of Surplus Property, Parts 2, 3 and 4, Plan
40R-22242, 4 Darlington Boulevard, Courtice
Resolution #C-114-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Confidential Report PSD-016-14 be received;
THAT Parts 2, 3 and 4 on Plan 40R-22242, being Part Lot 35, Concession 2, former
Township of Darlington, as shown in Figure 1; be sold to Courtyard Property
Investments Inc. for $150,000 substantially on the terms outlined in Attachment 1 to
Confidential Report PSD-016-14 (Agreement of Purchase and Sale);
THAT the net proceeds from the sale of the surplus properties be deposited into the
Municipal Acquisition Reserve;
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THAT staff and the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to take all necessary actions to
complete the transaction; and
THAT the interested party listed in Report PSD-016-14 be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING"
Resolution #C-115-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT in accordance with 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting
be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with a proposed or
pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened in open session at 4:53 p.m.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and no resolutions were
passed.
Resolution #C-114-14 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-116-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the presentation of Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham,
be received with thanks.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Neal requested staff to provide a response to the cancellation of the
bus to Holy Trinity Secondary School.
Council Meeting Minutes - 37 - March 3, 2014
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-117-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2014-020 to 2014-025
2014-020 Being a By-law to regulate special events on private property
2014-021 Being a By-law to regulate special events on municipal highways
2014-022 Being a By-law to regulate temporary road occupancy
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)
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)
2014-025 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); and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
"CARRIED"
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Hooper questioned whether costs allocated to Operations snow
removal included manpower for the ice storm. The Director of Operations
indicated that those costs were included.
Council Meeting Minutes - 38 - March 3, 2014
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-118-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2014-026, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 3rd day of March, 2014 and reconvened on the 6t" day of March, 2014; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-119-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:57 p.m., March 6, 2014.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
March 24, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 27, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall dated January 21,
2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial.Arena Management Board dated .
February 11, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 4 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
March 13, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 — 5 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising that on March 5, 2014, Regional
Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Update on
Durham Partners in Project Green Program:
"a)THAT Report#2014-J-8 of the Director of Corporate Policy and
Strategic Initiatives be received for information;
b) THAT staff be authorized to continue supporting the Community
Climate Change Local Action Plan's program Durham Partners in
Project Green;
c) THAT the Regional Treasurer be authorized to pay the invoice for
2014 in the amount of$25,000; and
d) THAT Report#2014-J-8 be forwarded to the eight local
municipalities."
1 - 6 Glenn Jager, Chief Nuclear and Bill Robinson, Senior Vice-President
Nuclear Projects, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), providing a status
on the refurbishment of the existing Darlington Nuclear Generating
Station (DNGS) project and other nuclear projects and highlighting the
following significant milestones:
• Took ownership of the Darlington Energy Complex (DEC) last
June with the relocation of 450 staff now working in the DEC
• Installation of full-size reactor replica near competition providing
an excellent training experience for workers
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 24, 2014
• Awarded contracts for major work packages including defueling
the reactors, and work on the steam generators and turbine
generator
• Site Infrastructure improvements required to be in place prior to
the first refurbishment outage (underway or planned) including a
new maintenance facility, a heavy water (D20) storage and
drum handling facility and connections to municipal water and
sewer services
• Acceptance of the Integrated Safety Review in 2013 from the
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
• Submission of the Global Assessment Report and Integrated
Implementation Plan for Refurbishment to the CNSC in
December 2013 and application to renew the operating licence
for up to 14 years
• Submission of documents to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
as part of OPG's rate application for 2014/2015
• Maintenance of the licence to prepare the site and approved
environmental assessment should new build go forward in the
future
• Completion of public hearings on the environmental assessment
and application for licence to construct a Deep Geological
Repository (DGR) project for safe, long-term management of
low and intermediate level waste; and,
advising that OPG is confident that they are ready for the Darlington
refurbishment project and encouraging Council to visit OPG's websites
at www.opq.com/darlingtonrefurb for information on Darlington
Refurbishment and www.opgdgr.com for information on the Deep
Geologic Repository project.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Barbara Patterson, Manager of Operations, Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting the closure of King Street
from Scugog Street to George Street, Temperance Street from Church
Street to the hole in the wall, Division Street from the Municipal
Parking lot entrance to the former Royal Bank parking lot and the 20
King Street East parking lot for the following 2014 events:
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - March 24, 2014
Maple Festival and Friday, May 2 at 7:00 a.m. (20 King
All That Jazz Street East Parking Lot) and at
8:00 P.M. (Temperance Street from
Church Street to the hole in the wall,
Division Street from the Municipal
Parking lot entrance to the former
Royal Bank parking lot) until
Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Summerfest Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 a.m. (20
King Street East Parking Lot) and
Friday, June 13 at 5:00 a.m. (King
Street from Scugog Road to George
Street, Temperance Street from
Church Street to the hole in the
wall and Division Street from the
Municipal Parking lot entrance to the
former Royal Bank parking lot) until
Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
August Moonlight Friday, August 15 at 3:00 p.m. (20
Madness King Street East Parking Lot) and
Saturday, August 16 at 5:00 p.m.
(King Street from Scugog Road to
George Street, Temperance Street
from Church Street to the hole in the
wall and Division Street from the
Municipal Parking lot entrance to the
former Royal Bank parking lot) until
August 17 at 12:30 a.m.
Apple Festival and Craft Friday, October 17 at 7:00 a.m. (20
Sale King Street East Parking Lot) and at
7:00 p.m. (Temperance Street from
King Street to the hole in the wall),
and at 8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street
from King Street to Church Street,
King Street from Scugog Road to
George Street, Division Street from
the Municipal Parking lot entrance to
the former Royal Bank parking lot)
until Saturday, October 18 at
7:00 p.m. until Saturday, August 16 at
12:30 a.m.
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 24, 2014
Christmas Moonlight Friday, December 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Magic (Temperance Street from King Street
to Church Street and from King Street
to the hole in the wall) and at 5:30
p.m. (King Street from Scugog Road
to George Street, Division Street at
King Street— both sides, and 20 King
Street East Parking Lot) until
11:30 p.m.
(Motion to approve road closures
provided organizers apply for and
obtain a road occupancy permit from
the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 2 Jade Harper, Executive Director, Victim Services of Durham Region, a
non-profit organization providing immediate front-line service to
victims of crime and tragic circumstance and who play an important
role in helping those affected heal in the aftermath of a criminal or
tragic circumstance; indicating that the theme of this year's National
Victims of Crime Awareness Week is "Taking Action"; and, requesting
that April 6 to 12, 2014, be proclaimed as "National Victim of Crime
Awareness Week" in Clarington.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D — 3 Derrick McKay, Race Director, Courtice Kids Multisport Series,
requesting permission for the closure of Nash Road on Saturday,
August 16 and Sunday, August 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for
the Courtice Kids of Steel Triathlon. The organizer has advised that
appropriate insurance is in place and road closure permits for Courtice
Road will be obtained.
(Motion to approve provided organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D -4 William Stratton, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region
Labour Council, advising that National Day of Mourning is officially
recognized as April 28th each year in recognition of working people
who have died at the workplace, or suffered injuries on the job; and,
requesting Council to proclaim Monday, April 28, 2014, as "Day of
Mourning" and that the flags be lowered on Municipal Buildings in
honour and remembrance of those killed at the workplace.
(Motion to proclaim and to lower flags
on Municipal Buildings)
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - March 24, 2014
D — 5 David J. Crome, Director of Planning Services, requesting that
Monday, May 5, 2014, be proclaimed "School Crossing Guard
Appreciation Day", in recognition of the valuable service and
dedication to child safety provided by Clarington's School Crossing
Guards.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 6 Betsy Jackson, RN, MScN, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario,
requesting that May 12 to 18, 2014, be proclaimed "Nursing Week" to
celebrate the unique contributions of both the nursing profession and
individual nurses and indicating that the theme of this year's Nursing
Week is "Nursing —A Leading Force for Change".
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 7 Linda Duffie, Chairperson, Lions Club of Bowmanville Duck Derby,
requesting permission to hold the 18th Annual Duck Derby on June 14,
2014; indicating that the first duck drop will be at 12:00 noon with the
second drop at 1:00 p.m. and that they will not require the Clarington
front-end loader. This year the Club will not be hosting the whole
family day as they are going to be serving a pancake breakfast up
town for the BIA.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Engineering
Services Department)
D — 8 Kailey O'Neill, Fundraising Coordinator, Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada, Durham Regional Chapter, requesting permission to hold the
2014 5k and 10k "Bowmanville Mandarin Multiple Sclerosis Walk" on
Sunday, May 4, 2014 hosted at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex; advising the day's events include formal ceremonies with
award presentation, breakfast, checkpoints, refreshments along the
route and a celebratory BBQ after the walk; and, indicating that
proceeds from the Walk fund research into the cause and cure of
multiple sclerosis as well as provide services to people with MS and
their families.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road,
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - March 24, 2014
D — 9 Karen Bastas, Event Coordinator, Vice President, Newcastle BIA,
requesting permission to hold a Canada. Day Event on Tuesday,
July 1, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Newcastle & District
Recreation Complex with the following requirements:
• Usage of the grounds, parking, and indoor facilities including
the pool
• Permission to set off fireworks at the rear of the property to the
west
• Grass to be cut as low as possible to avoid sparks from
fireworks and easy access for the Port Fire Technicians
• Grass to be cut directly west of the Recreation Complex for
other activities; and,
• Large stage, tent, picnic tables, traffic safety vests, traffic
cones, and extra garbage containers with bags.
(Motion to approve the-setting off of
fireworks provided the organizers
obtain a permit from the Municipal
Clerk's Department and to refer
correspondence to staff)
D — 10 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration, advising that nominations for the Lincoln M. Alexander
Award 2014 are being accepted until May 31, 2014 to recognize
young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in
contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination; and, advising
that nomination forms and information outlining details of the program
are available at www.ontario.ca/honoursandadwards.
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Municipal Clerk to place
information on the Municipal website)
D - 11 Nathan Farrell, Environmental Planner, McIntosh Perry Consulting
Engineers (MPCE), advising that MPCE is under contract to the
Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for pavement rehabilitation of
portions of Highway 401 and 35/115 within the Municipality Clarington
and requesting an exemption to Clarington's Noise By-law during the
following times and locations:
• Highway 401 between late May and early November, weekdays
between 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. the following day; Fridays
noon to midnight; weekends 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. the
following day.
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - March 24, 2014
• Highway 35/115 within the vicinity of Clarke High School and
the Pines Senior Public School between July 2nd and August
29th, weekdays between 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. the following
day; Fridays noon to midnight; weekends noon to midnight.
to allow the work to be completed at night in order to minimize traffic
congestion, interference with school operations, and the amount of
time spent to complete the required road work.
(Motion to approve exemption to the
Municipality's Noise By-law for the
above times)
D — 12 Warren Mar, Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor/Acting Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, writing to Randy Hillier,
MPP Lana rk-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington, advising that on
February 11, 2014, the Town of Aurora adopted the following
recommendation pertaining to the Introduction of Municipal Recall
Election Legislation:
"WHEREAS there are few means to remove an elected official from
office other than through the election process; and
WHEREAS the time between municipal election periods has grown to
four years; and
WHEREAS significant damage can be caused in a four-year period
should an elected official act to the detriment of the municipality; and
WHEREAS it is not the most effective use of time for municipal
representatives to police one another through Codes of Conduct and
Integrity Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the penalties that can be imposed through Codes of
Conduct are relatively minor; and
WHEREAS there is a problem with Codes of Conduct and Integrity
Commissioners being used for political purposes; and
WHEREAS Codes of Conduct have proven ineffective in curtailing
detrimental behaviour; and
WHEREAS establishing Codes of Conduct and employing Integrity
Commissioners can be an expensive endeavour; and
WHEREAS the detrimental behaviour of some elected officials reflects
Summary of Correspondence, - 8 - March 24, 2014
poorly upon all elected official, especially if they are not held
accountable for this behaviour; and
WHEREAS.it is incumbent upon all elected representatives to
maintain a high standard of integrity; and
WHEREAS Progress Conservative MPP Randy Hillier has introduced
a Private Member's Bill to introduce recall elections for provincially-
elected officials but omits municipally-elected officials.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora
formally requests that the Government of Ontario consider the
implementation of recall legislation for municipally-elected officials;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to every municipality in the Province of Ontario for
endorsement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to every Member of Provincial Parliament in the province of
Ontario."
(Motion for Direction)
D — 13 Thomas Gettinby, CAO & Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock, writing
to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, advising that
on February 10, 2014, the Township of Brock adopted the following
recommendation pertaining to a Resolution from the Town of Arnprior
Regarding Electricity Rates:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior
recognizes that increased electricity rates are challenging for the
economic competitiveness of the Town of Arnprior and its residents;
AND WHEREAS the County of Renfrew passed a resolution on
November 27, 2013 encouraging the Government of Ontario to ensure
that our electricity rates both in the short and long-term, allow our
businesses to remain competitive in a global environment and ensure
that the vulnerable residents of our communities are not overburdened
by ever-increasing electricity rates;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Arnprior supports the County of Renfrew in its attempt to encourage
the Government of Ontario to not approve any further rate increases
for electricity;
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - March 24, 2014
AND WHEREAS it is estimated that electricity costs will increase by
approximately 50% within the next five years;
AND WHEREAS an increase in electricity rates by the Ontario Energy
Board will exacerbate an existing problem for industry and consumers
with low or fixed incomes in Arnprior;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Arnprior
urges in the strongest possible way that the Government of Ontario
ensures that electricity rates both in the short and long-term, allow our
businesses to remain competitive in a global environment and ensure
that the vulnerable residents of our communities are not overburdened
by ever-increasing electricity rates;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be sent to
the Premier of Ontario, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the
Ontario Energy Board, the Ontario Power Authority, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), MPP John Yakabuski, Ontario
Municipalities and Local Municipalities in Renfrew County for support;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Arnprior urges
the Ontario Energy Board in the strongest possible way not to approve
any further rate increases for electricity."
(Motion for Direction)
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY I-1
MINUTES NO. 2
AUTHORITY MEETING
Thursday,February 27,2014-5:00 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE,OSHAWA
AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE,BOARDROOM
Present: P.Perkins,Chair
P.Rodrigues,Vice Chair
J.Aker
B.Chapman
L.Coe
S.Collier
L.Corrigan
J.Drumm
R.Hooper
T.D.Marimpietri
D.Mitchell
J.Neal
M.Novak
J.R.Powell,Chief Administrative Officer
H.Brooks,Director,Watershed Planning&Natural Heritage
R.Catulli,Director,Corporate Services
C.Darling,Director,Development Review&Regulation
G.Geissberger,Marketing&Communications Coordinator
D.Hope,Land Management&Operations Supervisor
P.Sisson,Director,Engineering&Field Operations
M.Stauffer,Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary
Absent: C.Traill
P.Lowe,Director,Watershed Stewardship&Community Outreach
G.Soo Chan,Director,Groundwater
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained-NONE
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Res.#21 Moved by M.Novak
Seconded by B. Chapman
THAT the Authority minutes of January 21,2014 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR,DEVELOPMENT REVIEW®ULATION
(1) Staff Report#5198-14(Schedule 3-1 to 3-2)
Re: Applications for Development,hiterference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses—
January 1 to 31,2014
Res.#22 Moved by L. Coe
Seconded by R.Hooper
THAT staff report#5198-14 be received for information.
CARRIED
(2) Staff Report#5197-14(Schedule 3-3 to 3-21)
Re: MOE Report on Management of Excess Soil—A Guide for Best Management Practices
C.Darling answered questions from Directors. Discussion ensued.
Res.#23 Moved by L.Coe
Seconded by P.Rodrigues
THAT staff report#5197-14 be received for information.
CARRIED
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AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES—FEBRUARY 27,2014—PAGE 2
(3) Staff Report#5196-14(Schedule 3-22 to 3-31)
Establishment of Fee for CLOCA Review of Environmental Assessment
C.Darling answered questions from Directors. Discussion ensued. Chair Perkins directed staff to circulate the report with a covering
letter to the member municipalities.
Res.#24 Moved by L. Coe
Seconded by R.Hooper
THAT Staff Report#5196-14 be received;
THAT the recommended fee schedule,as outlined in Staff Report#5196-14,be approved;and
THAT CLOCA staff advise stakeholders and watershed partners of the new fee schedules for Environmental
Assessment Revieu,services.
CARRIED
(4) Staff Report#5200-14(Schedule 3-32 to 3-33)
Update to CLOCA's Policy and Procedural Document for Regulation&Plan Review
(Report previously circulated to Members&Staffi
Res.#25 Moved by M.Novak
Seconded by L.Coe
THAT Staff R eport#5200-14 be received for information;
THAT the changes illustrated in the attached CLOCA Policy and Procedural Document,dated revised February
27,2014, be approved;and,
THAT the Minishy of Natural Resources,watershed inunicipa/hies and stakeholders be notified of the approval.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR,STEWARDSHIP,EDUCATION&COMMUNICATIONS
(1) Staff Report#5201-14(Schedule 4-1 to 4-2)
Re: Proposed Fees for Authority Services&Programs for 2014 Purple Woods Maple Syrup
Final Store Product Prices
Res.#26 Moved by L.Coe
Seconded by B. Chapman
THAT Staff Reporf#5201-14 be received,and,
THAT the 2014 Proposed Fees for Purple Woods Maple Syrup Store Products be adopted, effective March 1,
2014.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR,ENGINEERING AND FIELD OPERATIONS
(1) Staff Report#5202-14(Schedule 5-1 to 5-4)
Heber Down and Enniskillen Conservation Areas Pit Rehabilitation Projects
D.Mitchell inquired about the costs. P. Sisson replied that TOARC will complete the design,retain contractors,administer the
contract and pay for all contracted work. Discussion ensued.
Res.#27 Moved by P.Rodrigues
Seconded by L. Corrigan
THAT Staff Report#5202-14 be received for information;
THAT staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with TOARC for abandoned aggregate pit rehabilitation at
the Heber Down Conservation Area,and,
THAT upon receipt of the rehabilitation report from TOARC, that CLOCA staff be authorized to seek
opportunities toproceed with rehabilitation of the abandoned aggregatepit at Enniskillen Conservation Area.
CARRIED
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AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES—FEBRUARY 27,2014—PAGE 3
DIRECTOR, GROUNDWATER RESOURCES
(1) Staff Report#5199-14(Schedule 6-1 to 6-41)
Best Management Practices—Hydrogeological Guidelines for Development Plans
C.Darling answered questions from Directors. Discussion ensued. Staff was directed to circulate the report to the watershed
municipalities.
Res.#28 Moved by B. Chapman
Seconded by L.Corrigan
THAT Staff Report#5199-14 be received for information;and,
THAT the `HydrogeologicalAssessnient Submissions: Conservation Authority Guidelines to Support
Development Applications'be approved for use by CLOCA.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR,CORPORATE SERVICES
(1) Staff Report#5195-14(Schedule 7-1 to 7-26)
BDO Canada Audit of Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31,2013
Res.#29 Moved by L. Coe
Seconded by R.Hooper
THAT the lefter from Nigel A.C.Allen,BDO Dunwoody Canada LLP be received;and,
THAT Nigel A.C.Allen be advised that the Board of Directors is not aware of any matters related to increased
rislr,fraud or errors on behalf of management processes.
CARRIED
MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Res.#30 Moved by S.Collier
Seconded by B.Chapman
THAT the meeting adjourn
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
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NEWCASTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL
Tuesday,January 21, 2014
Minutes of meeting held in the Council Chambers at 7 pm
ATTENDEES: C Abraham (chair)
S Rogers
B Carmichael
P DeJong
W Woo (councilor)
Wendy Partner(councilor)
Regrets:. S DeJong
ELECTION OF TWO MEMBERS:
C Abraham explained election process and that this is a process done every 2 years.
Councilors Woo and Partner chaired the election:
Nomination from B Carmichael for C Abraham
Nomination from C Abraham for B Carmichael
As there were no other nominations both positions were acclaimed for C Abraham and B Carmichael.
ELECTION OF CHAIR:
Councilor Partner chaired election of chair for 2014.
Nomination from B Carmichael for C Abraham
No other nominations-C Abraham was acclaimed as chair for 2014
MINUTES:
1.1 Motion by B Carmichael, seconded by W Partner
That minutes of November 2013 are accepted as presented. "Carried"
BUSINESS ARISING:
2.1 By-laws for NVCH
• Discussion of boundaries tabled to next meeting
• Quorum and voting members discussed
• Suggested four of five voting members be quorum ,
• Conflict of interest would only apply if we are receiving pecuniary interest as a board i.e. board
direction.
• Yearly rentals i.e. bowling alley does the board want to run the bowling alley as a subcommittee or
have it as a separate entity. General discussion was in direction of setting up separate entity.
• Yearly contracts go from 1 year to 3 years with-increase yearly of cost of living or 2%whichever is
higher.
• Fundraising funds should be invested by Municipality while in process of raising funds i.e. anything
over$10,000.00 to be invested.
• Directors will read by laws again and discuss further at next meeting. C Abraham will take
questions to Municipal lawyer.
2.2 A/C Feasibility Report
• C Abraham has met with Rob Groen and Director Fred Horvath regarding study-they would like to
meet with board to go over details. Suggested meeting date February 25 by director. As B
Carmichael will not be able to make the 25th suggest change to February 26. C Abraham will
follow up with Director. Regular meeting date of February 18 will be cancelled.
2.3 COAA follow up'
• No response to letter sent to COAA
Dorella Forget has informed secretary that she is not aware of any further issues with this group.
2.4 Christmas Dinner
Possibly meet early for February meeting.
2.5 Plaque
• Issues with material not being good enough to stand up to weather and vandalism as per installer.
Octopus had assured us that material would be good enough. At a higher cost it is being changed
to tempered glass.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
3.1 Motion by P DeJong, seconded by B Carmichael
That financial report is accepted as presented. "Carried"
BILLS:
4.1 Motion by W Partner, seconded by W Woo
That the following invoices be paid as presented: B Carmichael $75.00,S Fogg$225.00,G Bell
$350.00,S Rogers$75.00. "Carried"
CORRESPONDENCE:
5.1 CBOT Membership- Motion S Rogers,seconded by B Carmichael
5.2
That NVCH purchase membership for 2014 with CBOT. "Carried"
5.3 Chamber of Commerce Membership/Dinner-January 28th- B Carmichael,S DeJong, P DeJong
and G Bell will attend.
5.4 Operations Dept. updates-given to members
5.5 Old Newcastle House -thank you note for use of kitchen (donation to fundraising$350.00 as well
as paid for rental of kitchen.
5.6 Thank you notes--COAA for Scott Wood Concert and Wedding couple Josh and Michelle Dennis
5.7 Volunteer Recognition-send survey to members of board
5.8 Tim Welsh - lead hand Operations Dept.
Motion by P DeJong, seconded by W Woo
That letter is sent to Director of Operations Council regarding exemplary service received from
Tim Welsh and Rob Groen. "Carried"
5.9 PAD Site Meeting- received for info and filed
5.10 Chamber of Commerce—received for information
HEALTH &SAFETY:
6.1 Received for information a.nd copy to be sent to Operations Department.
FUNDRAISING:
7.1 Copy of financials attached - December 312013 balance$16,655.00
• Planning for March 29 Hotel California
• Friday will go out on Facebook and Website- board members asked to advertise through their
Facebook and twitter accounts.
• Munchies done by Chef Georg Krohn
• Discussed board participation and assignments for the evening.
• Martini glasses donated by Touch of Glass
• Fall Festival - B Carmichael is working with committee to coordinate our plans with them.
• Beer Garden, schnitzel on bun, kids games, sale of pies, concert at night are some of the suggested
activities.
• Include Horticultural.Society for their 100th Anniversary-serve cake.
NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 Soper Valley Model Railroad
• See attached notes of meeting with this group and chair C Abraham.
8.2 Snow Removal—Sunnyside Acres is low on salt using more sand in parking lot. T Welsh helped
with clearing of snow off rooftop,west side of bldg.
8.3 Custodial back up
• Suggested John to be tried out as back up for vacation and some closings.
ADJOURNED 9 PM
Motion by W Woo, seconded by P DeJong"Carried"
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Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board
Municipality of Claring►ton
Minutes o Meeting—Tuesday February 11,2011
(Not yet approved by committee)
• In Attendance — Gord Lee, Chair Larry Burke—Vice-Chair
Gord Blaker, Gary Oliver, Councillor Partner, Councillor Woo,
Bryan Wiltshire.
• Regrets— Carol Little,Jay Summers, Shea-Lea Latchford
1. Call to Order— 7:10 P.M.
2. Adoption o Minutes —Motion # 14-003 THAT:
The minutes of January 14, 2013 are approved as presented, with no
corrections or changes.
Moved by: Gord Blaker Seconded by: Councillor Woo
CARRIED
3. Arena Manager's Report—With 6 weeks of hockey left in the
season, time was running down for some of the NVMH Playoff
Teams. Midget A.E's, Bantam and Novice Rep.were all that was
remaining in playoff contention.
Bryan also advised: He had 5 teams confirmed for the Herman
Valckx Memorial Tournament. In addition, there was a possibility
of adding 3 more. This and the Volunteer Appreciation Day Slcate,
in Herman's memory was all scheduled for April 6th. All proceeds
going to the Durham Region Heart&Stroke Foundation.
Discussion with Bryan regarding the status of our web-site brought
the following motion forward:
Motion #14-004 was proposed: THAT: The offer by member
Gord Blaker, to have his daughter meet with us over the
development of a new Web-Site for the arena be arranged for our
March meeting. A tentative budget of$500.00,to build and
$30.00 per month to service was suggested.
Moved by: Gary Oliver Seconded by: Councillor Partner
CARRIED
(2)
Councillor Partner also suggested that we could also contact"The
Geek Girl" in Orono for web-site direction. This was the person who
had set up her Web-Site and Blog Page.This is another option the
members can consider.
Bryan and the chair also brought the members up to date on the
three, (3) January incidents that had taken place at the arena-the
ice condition around the entrance way, the heart attack patient and
Mr. Blaker's injury. All three had been handled and reported to the
municipality.
4. 'Financial Report— Discussions took place pertaining to increase
costs in 2013 -14 to Hydro, Heating, Water, Propane, Snow
Removal, etc.And, a decrease in total revenue from ice rentals and
snack bar sales in 2013. The chair had already come to an
agreement with Bryan regarding wages. No wage increase were
forthcoming for 2014 to him or, his staff. The minimum wage
increase to $11.10 for our part-time staff, coming this spring will be
the only rate change taking place in 2014.A budget forecast was
presented with ice rental increases of 3.85%to 5:0%proposed. The
3.8% affecting our youth rate and the 5.0% affecting our daytime
and school rate.All of these new rates kept our rental rates slightly
below and reasonably in line with the municipality rates for
Courtice, Bowmanville, and Darlington Arenas.A budget forecast
showing Arena Revenue for 2014 at $329,300.00, Payroll at
$149,500.0o and general expenses at $158,000.0o proposed a net
Profit of$21,000.0o at year-end, 2014.
The following: Motion # 14-005 was proposed: THAT: The rate
increases and budget forecast presented by the chair be accepted for
year 2014.An official print-out be provided at our next meeting, in
March.
Accounts Receivable were also provided for month-end January,
2014, showing $74,275.16 outstanding. (As our meting took place
on February 11th,the A/R had not been updated and a substantial
amount of this money had been collected and deposited.
5. New Business — Discussions over our snack bar sales and minor
cash shortages took place. Drive through coffee and treat locations
such as,Tim's; so prominent with the public now, affect sales at our
snack bar. The revenue stream is continually on the decrease.
Wages at $10.25 an hour and increasing again this spring are
creating a no-win situation for an"On- Premise" Snack Facility at
the arena. More people bring coffee, etc. to the arena,than what is
(3)
purchased on site. Minor cash shortages continue to be a problem
with staff, as well. It was determined that further discussions take
place, when all our committee is in attendance. Perhaps we may
have to look at full vending or, some other alternative. Currently,the
snack bar, although a convenience for children's candy items, is not
providing any profit contribution for the arena.
Gary Oliver also brought to the attention of the committee that the
shower doors were never replaced and water is continually running
out on the change room floors. The shower heads also required
cleaning and adjusting. Budgets had been approved in 2013 to have
this corrected.Also, we had requested some time ago that: Bryan
provide pylons at the front door to stop people from parking their
vehicles and creating a safety hazard at our entrance. Gord advised
he would take both these matters up with Bryan, as he had already
left our meeting.
It was also suggested by the committee that: future wage increases
only be considered after an annual performance review takes place
with our facility manager. The board members should all take part
in this review.
6. Next Meeting to be postponed one week, as the chair will
be on vacation. MEETING DATE — TUESDAY MARCH
18TH, 2014 —AT THE ARENA— UPSTAIRS/SMALL ROOM
7. Adjournment—Motion # 14-0o6 —THAT: The meeting is
adjourned
Moved by: Councillor Woo Seconded by: Gord Blaker
CARRIED
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AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of CLARINGTON MEETING
THURSDAY, March 13th, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cartwright Brenda Metcalf
Don Rickard Ted Watson
Les Caswell Mark Bragg
Tom Barrie (7:35) Eric Bowman
Jenni Knox
REGRETS: Mary Ann Found, Councillor Partner
STAFF: Faye Langmaid
GUESTS: Fred Horvath, Director of Operations, Gord Weir, Fire Chief
Councillor Hooper
Ted welcomed all to the meeting, everyone introduced themselves.,..
Adoption of Agenda
014-05 Moved by John Cartwright, seconded by Eric Bowman
"That the Agenda for March 13, 2014 be adopted"
CARRIED
Approval of Minutes
014-06 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Jennifer.Knox
"That the minutes of the.February 13t`', 2014 meeting be approved
CARRIED
Presentations: Gord Weir and Fred Horvath provided an overview-of the damage that
occurred during the ice storm and the actions taken by the Municipality in response to the storm.
The storm was expected and due.to the.anticipation of.the.storm, the Municipality was well
prepared, the Emergency Plan that the Municipality has and activates responded well to the
challenges presented by the weather. Gord is responsible to getting the Control Group ready
and activating the emergency plan; part of the activation of the plan is also notifying the Region
(DEMO).and the province to ensure that all work in a coordinated manner. In this case Hydro
One was more prepared and responsive than Veridian; Veridian is a smaller entity and did not
have the same level of resources to pull on. Hydro One was able to pull crews in from other
locations in Ontario to respond.
Operations staff and the contractors that were on standby were able to respond immediately.
The new labour restrictions about the amount of time on the job were adhered to, changes in
the collective agreement allowed for 24 hour operations by a skeleton staff and supervisor
which improved Operations ability to respond. Operations continues to clean-up from the Ice
Storm and respond to additional weather events. This winter has not allowed for many days to
address other tasks.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 13th, 2014
Lessons learned from this event that will be included in the Emergency Plan are the need for
back-up generators at the warming centres (Rickard and Newcastle and Operations Yard 42).
Relocate the courtesy sand shed to avoid disruption to our Fleet entering and exiting the yards.
Investigate options in providing timely snow removal in the BIA areas.
Overall 384 municipal street trees were lost, the Ontario Disaster Relief Fund submission has
been over $1 million and is climbing as we move into spring, we have had a couple of roof
failures. Still working on clean-up, concern for the valley areas, especially Soper Creek as
much of the debris has not be cleared and if we have a quick thaw or freeze/thaw, ice jams and
flooding could result.
Committee members expressed their congratulations and appreciation to the Municipality for the
work that has been done and how the emergency was handled.
Business Arising from Minutes
CBOT Agricultural Summit- March 18th, to attend contact Laura Wood at CBOT, 9:30 to early
afternoon, focus on 3 distinct areas, agri-business, opportunities in agri-business and
intergenerational transfer. Have 45 people registered to attend.
CA's Agricultural Permits Brochure —comments have been submitted to both CA's they will
be publishing soon.
Commemoration of Gary Jeffery's service to the community— been in contact with the VAC
(Garry was on the Board for many years). Examining tree planting and seating area near the
VAC in partnership with them. Once VAC has determined what they are willing to contribute we
will work with them. Planning Services will allocate $500 towards the project. Others can
contribute as they wish; Soper Creek Railroad Club will be approached as well.
Sustainability goals and benchmarks - a sub-committee was struck, they have determined 5
goals and will be attending the Sustainability Committee on March 20' to discuss the goals and
benchmarks. The Municipality currently monitors a number of quantitative measures in relation
to agriculture (e.g. number of acres of land redesignated from agriculture to other land uses;
overall this is not a good indicator as the urban boundaries have not changed much since 1996;
the reduction in agricultural lands has been by redesignated to natural heritage). Discussion
around other types of measures and the difficulty in collecting the data; such as the number of
farm operations depends on the definition of"farm" (the land base or the business); value-added
items are not tracked by Stats Canada. Surveys would have to be done to collect data. Other
measures of success are the awareness of CBOT and the development of the "Ag Advisor"
position, #of kids participating in Farm Connections, #of youth involved in 4-H; local
restaurants using local suppliers.
• Agricultural education of the general populous- as demonstrated by partnerships with
UOIT, Durham College, Farm Connections, 4-H, Maple and Aggie, etc.
• Rural Economic Development—geared towards promoting farms as businesses,
creating an attractive business environment, on farm markets, value-added, advisory
role with CBOT.
• Protection of agricultural land — through Official Plan polices, new PPS, Greenbelt review
and what to do with the whitebelt in Clarington to keep it in agricultural production.
• Encourage/Support of agriculturally lead initiatives for best practices —On Trac,
Environmental Farm Plans, ties back to economic development and creating a
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 13th, 2014
favourable business climate for farm businesses (not introducing additional hurdles to
overcome at a municipal level).
• Support for local food movement— Clarington Farmer's Market, encouragement of buy-
local, ties back to economic development on farm markets, restaurant supply and
promotion of local.
Correspondence and Council Referrals
Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence — Eric has applied with letters of support
from Committee and Mayor's office.
Clarington Heritage Committee— letter of thanks for involvement with Heritage Week including
support of barn photo inventory, 4-H involvement with film night, supplies to COAA for lunch with
local produce, Maple and Aggie at Winter Wonderlearn.
Provincial Policy Statement — New version has been released will come into effect in April.
Agriculture section has been updated with new definitions, clearer support for accessory farm-
related uses and agri-tourism, redefinition of rural lands to ensure that intrusive uses that could
hinder farm operations are not allowed. Faye will circulate the Rural Discussion Paper, Summary
of Changes and New PPS to members by e-mail.
Region's Greenbelt Review—Is underway, notice of the meeting in Clarington was late in being
issued. Ted and Eric attended the Agriculture Focus groups, others can attend the sessions in
Sunderland and Uxbridge. Agricultural issues were well represented by the Mayor in his
discussion with the consultants. Hoping for a strong synthesis and analysis of the information
provided.
Liaison Reports
DAAC—Date of DAAC tour is September 11, at Eric's farm in Clarington with others participating.
DRFA—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- Don has been asked and willing to continue as Agricultural representative to CBOT.
Annual meeting coming up in April. Pickering and Ajax Board of Trade looking for an Ag
Advisor.
Future Agendas
The May meeting could be relocated to OPG's new offices so that a tour of the mock-up reactor
could occur, the tour would begin at 7:00 p.m. Ken Hall will be the speaker, he is with Enbridge
and has been invited to address the compensation provided to farmers along the route and the
improvements they have made to monitoring, maintenance of the lines, emergency measures
planning.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 131h 2014
Tour of the EFW with an agriculture focus, could include a broader audience (Soil and Crop) and
DAAC all on same tour, this would be at a different time than a regular meeting. Also tour of Port
Colbourne value-added site.
Other Business
Arbor Award —Ted congratulated Brenda on being a recipient. A well deserved honour for her
volunteer work with 4-H.
National Energy Board (NEB) has issued decision on Line 9 Reversal. It has been approved
with a number of conditions. The conditions set out by the NEB meet the conditions that the
Province and many of the environmental groups had requested. The Municipality had
supported the position of the Province.
Trees for Rural Roads- applications are due by the end of March.
Eric moved to Adjourn
Next Meeting April 1011, 2014, 7:30pm. Lisa Backus will be staff member in attendance.
Speaker is Susan Chan, M.Sc.; Manager, Native Pollinator Program; Farms at Work
www.farmsatwork.ca
https://www.facebook.com/RustyPatchedBumbleBee
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 131h, 2014
clarington
Leading the Way
REPORT#1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2014
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-017-14 Provincial Policy Statement (2014)
(b) EGD-012-14 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for February, 2014
(c) OPD-001-14 2013 Winter Budget Report
(d) ESD-002-14 Fourth Quarter Activity Report—2013
(e) FND-003,14 Financial Update as at December 31, 2013
(f) FND-004-14 Building Permit Fees Annual Report for 2013
(g) FND-005-14 Mayor and Councillor's Remuneration and Expenses for 2013
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report#1 - 2 - March 24, 2014
2. DELEGATION OF MARTIN'VROEGH, DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS,
VOTORANTIM CEMENT NORTH AMERICA, ST. MARYS CEMENT,
REGARDING ST. MARYS CEMENT'S APPLICATION FOR AN
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVAL TO SUBSTITUTE
ALTERNATIVE FUEL (LOW CARBON) FOR CONVENTIONAL FUEL
(PETROLEUM CAKE)
THAT the Committee welcome Martin Vroegh, Director, Environmental Affairs,
Reuben Plaza, Environmental Manager, and Fabio Garcia, Operations Plant
Manager, Votorantim Cement North America, St. Marys Cement; and
t
THAT the delegation of Martin Vroegh, Director, Environmental Affairs, Votorantim
Cement North America, St. Marys Cement, regarding St. Marys Cement's
Application for an Environmental Compliance Approval to Substitute Alternative
Fuel (Low Carbon) for Conventional Fuel (Petroleum Cake) be received with
thanks.
3. DELEGATION OF SHEILA HALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CLARINGTON
BOARD OF TRADE, REGARDING AN ECONOMIC UPDATE
THAT the delegation of Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade,
regarding an Economic Update, be received with thanks; and
THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be thanked for their continued efforts.
4. PRESENTATION OF GORD WEIR, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY & FIRE
SERVICES, AND LINE MILLETTE, DURHAM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OFFICE (DEMO), AND FRED HORVATH, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS,
REGARDING AN OVERVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THE ICE
STORM OF 2013
THAT the presentation of Gord Weir, Director of Emergency & Fire Services, Line
Millette, Durham Emergency Management Office, and Fred Horvath, Director Of
Operations, Regarding an Overview of the Emergency Plan and the Ice Storm of
2013, be received with thanks.
5. BY-LAWS REGULATING VEHICLE WEIGHT ON BRIDGES
THAT Report EGD-011-14 be received;
THAT regulatory weight restriction signing be posted as per the Ontario Traffic
Manual at bridges, at the prescribed weight limits, as recommended during
Engineering inspections and detailed in Report EGD-011-14; and
THAT the by-laws attached to Report EGD-011-14 (Attachment Nos. 4 and 5) be
passed by Council and forwarded to AECOM Canada Ltd. for completion of the
Engineers Statement, being Schedule "A" to each by-law.
Report #1 - 3 - March 24, 2014
6. FUNDING FOR CLEAN UP FROM 2013 ICE STORM
THAT $50,000 be directed from the Rate Stabilization Fund for the clean up of the
2013 Ice Storm; and
THAT up to $50,000 from the Province of Ontario's Disaster Relief Assistance.
Program be directed back to the Rate Stabilization Fund.
7. STATION 1 - RENOVATION
THAT Report ESD-003-14 be received; and
THAT the additional funds in the amount of $85,000 required to complete the
Station 1 renovations be financed from the Emergency Services Development
Charges Reserve Fund.
8. APPOINTMENTS TO ENERGY FROM WASTE —WASTE MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF
CLARINGTON
THAT Report CLD-007-14 be received;
THAT the existing Clarington appointees be thanked for their contributions to the
Energy from Waste —Waste Management Advisory Committee;
THAT the following four people be appointed to the Energy From Waste —Waste
Management Advisory Committee for a two-year term:
Jim Vinson
Wendy Bracken
Kathy Coupland
Suzanne Barnes
THAT the vacancy on the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington for a term
ending December 31, 2016 be readvertised in the local newspapers; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-007-14 be advised of Council's
decision.
Report #1 - 4 - March 24, 2014
9. 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS — SPECIAL VOTING LOCATIONS
THAT Report CLD-008-14 be received;
THAT hours of voting in institutions and retirement homes on Voting Day be
approved as follows:
Special Voting Location Hours of Voting''
Whitecliffe Terrace Retirement Residence 9:30 AM — 12:00 NOON
Glen Hill Marnwood 2:00 PM —4:00 PM
Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care Facility 2:00 PM —4:00 PM
Glen Hill Strathaven 2:00 PM —4:00 PM
Kingsway Arms 10:00 AM — 12:00 NOON
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville 10:00 AM — 12:00 NOON
THAT the draft by-law attached to Report CLD-008-14 be approved by Council.
10. NUISANCE BY-LAW 2011-099
THAT Report LGL-004-14 be received;
THAT the Amending By-law attached to Report LGL-004-14 be passed; and
THAT Inspector Kluem of the Durham Regional Police Service be advised of
Council's decision.
11. ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUILDING INVENTORY
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to report, within one month, on
how the Municipality of Clarington could establish a building inventory for the
purpose of the Emergency and Fire Services Department.
12. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SUSTAINABLE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING TRAILS AND PATHS
WHEREAS at the March 3rd meeting of Council, the Minutes of the February 13th
meeting of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee were
accepted
Report #1 - 5 - March 24, 2014
AND WHEREAS those minutes reported that the Committee made a
straightforward recommendation to Council as follows:
"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 1 & 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 Committee will be
making some further recommendations about it that may suggest some
broader work on this subject.
CARRIED"
AND WHEREAS this recommendation is suitable and the Committee foresight on
this matter is appreciated;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept this recommendation
of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee as reported in the
minutes of its February 13th meeting.
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
LARCH 3, 2014
BYLAWS
2014-027 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning_By-law for
- the Municipality of Clarington (Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario
Limited) (Approved by Council on November 3, 2013)
2014-028 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Paul Long, Nick Koitsopoulas, Jason Aiton and Brett MacNeil)
(90, 94, 98, 102 and 106 Aspen Springs Drive)
2014-029 Being a By-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof
passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c H. 8 as amended (Item #5 of Report#1)
2014-030 Being a By-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof
passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c H. 8 as amended (Item #5 of Report#1)
2014-031 Being a By-law to Provide for Reduced Hours of Voting in Institutions and
Retirement Homes on Voting Day (Item #9 of Report#1)
2014-032 Being a By-law to amend Nuisance By-law 2011-099 (Item #10 of Report#1)
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council
From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: March 21, 2014
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA — MARCH 24, 2014
Please be advised of the following regarding the March 24th Council meeting:
DELEGATIONS
See Final List of Delegations attached (Attachment 1)
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1 — 7 Brian McCormick, Manager, Environmental Engineering and Project Support,
Hydro One Networks Inc., responding to Municipality of Clarington's
Resolution #C-044-14 regarding the Clarington Transformer Station (CTS)
indicating that they are committed to protecting the environment and keeping
residents healthy and safe throughout the construction of the CTS. He also
noted that they undertook a Class Environmental Assessment and that the
Minister of Environment had issued a decision stating that they did not
require an Individual Environmental Assessment. He stated that Hydro One
will take the following actions:
• Implementation of a groundwater monitoring plan
• Development of an Emergency Response Plan
• Development of an Acoustic Assessment Report
• Posting of the above on www.HydroOne.com/Projects/Clarington
• Continued communication with the community and the sharing of
information and monitoring results via a designated Community
Liaison Committee
BY-LAWS
Update Summ ry of By-laws (addition of By-law 2014-033) (Attachment 2)
Patti L. Barrie, CMO
Municipal Clerk
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cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
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MARCH 24, 2014
a) Brian McCormack, Manager, Environmental Engineering and Project Support,
and Randy Church, Manager, Program Integration & Regulation, Hydro One
Networks Inc., Regarding the Clarington Transformer Station (CTS)
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SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
MARCH 24, 2014
BY-LAWS
2014-027 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Municipality of Clarington (Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario
Limited) (Approved by Council on November 3, 2013)
2014-028 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Paul Long, Nick Koitsopoulas, Jason Aiton and Brett MacNeil)
(90, 94, 98, 102 and 106 Aspen Springs Drive)
2014-029 Being a By-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof
passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c H. 8 as amended (Item #5 of Report#1)
2014-030 Being a By-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof
passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c H. 8 as amended (Item #5 of Report#1)
2014-031 Being a By-law to Provide for Reduced Hours of Voting in Institutions and
Retirement Homes on Voting Day (Item #9 of Report#1)
2014-032 Being a By-law to amend Nuisance By-law 2011-099 (Item #10 of Report#1)
2014-033 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2506 from
Part Lot Control
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