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Council Meeting Minutes
APRIL 28, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Partner led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal, attended until 10:51 p.m.
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner, attended until 10:51 p.m.
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services
and Human Resources, M. Marano
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Communications Co-ordinator, J. Vreeker, attended until
7:45 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Neal indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect
to Items #13 and #35 of Report #1.
Councillor Partner indicated that she would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item #39 of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Partner announced the following:
Newcastle Lions Club Annual Chicken BBQ, Sunday May 4, 2014, at the
Newcastle Community Hall, 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ticket information is
available by e-mailing twbroadfoot@sympatico.ca
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Newcastle will be hosting the “Newcastle’s of the World” in 2016. Jen Stycuk
has headed to the Czech Republic to represent Newcastle, Ontario and to bring
back information on hosting the event
Update on Ice Storm Clean-up
Clean-up of brush and tree branches continues across the Municipality,
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90% of the clean-up is expected to be completed within the next five
days
Residents can still drop branches and brush off at Clarington Fields until
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May 2, 2014, place yard waste at the curb as per the Regional Waste
Calendar or call the Regional Yard in Orono for materials on Regional
Roads
Municipal staff will pick up brush on municipal roads as soon as possible
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Starting May 1, 2014, over 200 tonnes of woodchips will be available to
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residents at Clarington Fields
Staff continue to patch and sweep roads, pick-up garbage, and maintain
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roads and road signs due to frost damage
Operations staff thank residents for their patience and support during the
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clean-up operation
Annual free compost event on April 26, 2014, over 500 cars attended and 17
baskets of non-perishable food items and donations were collected for the
Salvation Army
Many Clarington groups and individuals completed clean-ups to coincide with
Pitch-In Week, Orono Firefighters Association cleaned up the Sid Rutherford
Traill
St. Saviours Anglican Church Giant Yard Sale and Bazaar on May 7, 2014,
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Orono Horticultural Society Plant and Yard Sale on May 10, 2014, from
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 61 Irwin Road, Orono
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4 Annual “In the Face of an Angel” Golf Tournament, May 25, 2014, at Cider
House Golf, proceeds in support of ovarian cancer research. To date, $19,305
has been raised. Register by visiting www.inthefaceofanangel.ca
Councillor Traill announced the following:
Focus on Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Photo Contest is accepting entries until
May 5, 2014. Finalists will be showcased at the Visual Arts Centre of
Clarington
Bethesda House Annual Dinner and Auction, May 15, 2014
Harold Longworth Public School MusiCounts Band Aid Grant Celebration on
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Councillor Woo announced the following:
District 17 Annual General Meeting hosted by the Newcastle District
Horticultural Society, Saturday, May 3, 2014, 9:30 a.m. featuring guest speaker
James Graham, President, Ontario Horticultural Association
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2014 Mandarin MS Multiple Sclerosis Walk, May 4, 2014, commencing at the
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex at 8:00 a.m.
May is "MS Awareness" Month
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
Historic Downtown Bowmanville’s Annual Maple Festival and All that Jazz,
May 3, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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16 Annual Clarington Board of Trade Annual General Meeting and Business
Awards, April 24, 2014, recognized the following award recipients:
Business Choice Award - Dom's Auto Co.
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Local Economic Impact Award - Ontario Power Generation
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Leaders in Environmental Innovation Award - St. Marys Cement
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Youth Entrepreneur Award - Nicole McGarry, Toasted Walnut
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New YouTube video "Clarington Shaping Your Every Day"
Clarington Safe Communities Committee hosted a Clean-up in Ward 2 on
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Clarington Older Adults Association is offering satellite programming in
Newcastle to adults 50 years of age and older. For further information or to
register visit www.claringtonolderadults.ca
Spring Fair May 8 to 11, 2014, sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville
at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Councillor Neal announced the following:
He assisted students of Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School with a clean-up
on April 23, 2014, and also thanked all the students who assisted the Rotary
Club clean-up at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
He also participated in a clean-up sponsored by Friends of the Farewell in
cleaning up the Tooley Mill site
Councillor Novak announced the following:
She expressed appreciation to all the Community groups who participated in
clean-ups during PITCH-IN Week
She participated in a clean-up in Hampton on April 26, 2014
CLOCA is seeking volunteers to assist with Earth Day tree planting at
Sanderson Tract, north section of Enniskillen Conservation, Area on May 3,
2014, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Further information is available at www.cloca.ca
Durham Transit Master Plan Public Meeting, Bowmanville Public Library,
April 29, 2014, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Newcastle Public Library, April 30,
2014, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. An additional public meeting has been
requested for Courtice
Municipality of Clarington Master Plan Public Information Session, April 29,
2014, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
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April 29, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Central County Tourism Planning
Session for Marketing Profiles and Defining Tourism
April 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 3rd Bowmanville Scouts Valleylands
Clean-up
May 1, 2014, “How to Leverage Culinary Tourism to Grow Festivals or Events
in Durham Region” at Ocala Orchards
May 3, 2014, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Just Teasing
Hair Salon in Courtice
Cycling in Clarington announcement will be forthcoming identifying dedicated
bike routes, bike lanes and public transit. Watch the website for details.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
April 30, 2014, grand opening of CIMA+ at 11:00 a.m., King Street and Division
Street, Bowmanville
30th Anniversary Celebration of Denise House, April 30, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at the
Jubilee Pavilion
May 1, 2014, Clarington Green Gaels Season Opener
Thanks to Walsh’s Snug for assisting in the video prepared for the Newcastle’s
of the World Summit
Staff retirements - Frank Azevedo, Edie Hopkins and Jerry Barber
Day of Mourning, April 28, 2014, in recognition of those killed or injured on the
job
Resolution #C-165-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-166-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT James Campbell and Craig Ryan, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington and
Ann Marie Harley and Gary Blake, A Gift of Art, be added to the Agenda as
Presentation (b).
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - April 28, 2014
Resolution #C-167-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council April 7, 2014, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented Congratulatory Certificates to Gavin Simionato,
Jacob Therrien, Denis Ardagh, Nicholas Dobbs, Mitchell McQuillan, Ben Stycuk,
Ethan Turner, Charlie Vanhaverbeke, Carson Kerr, and Brody Borutskie, Members of
the Newcastle Novice Rep Stars Hockey Team - OMHA CC East 2013-2014 Season
Champions who were in attendance at tonight’s meeting, and to Head Coach
Jeff Vanhaverbeke, Assistant Coach Ian Borutskie, and Trainer Joe Therrien.
Mayor Foster also recognized Keenan Cochrane, Declan Bowmaster, Cole Rypstra,
Assistant Coach Lee Stycuk, Manager Steve Rypstra, and Assistant Trainer Shawn
Cochrane who were unable to attend.
Mayor Foster presented cheques, each in the amount of $10,431.15, representing the
proceeds from the 2014 Mayor’s Gala “For the Love of Art”, to James Campbell and
Craig Ryan of the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington and to Ann Marie Harley and
Gary Blake of A Gift of Art. Mayor Foster was presented with a gift of pottery.
DELEGATIONS
Amicie Davies addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 6 - Petition
against construction of a sidewalk on the east side of Prestonvale Road between
Meadowglade Road and Glenabbey Drive. Ms. Davies stated she was representing
the owners affected by the construction of the sidewalk abutting their properties who
are opposed to it. Ms. Davies indicated that a precedent has been set in that 70-75%
of the homes on the east side of Prestonvale Road going south were without
sidewalks and these homes consist of both older and newer construction. She noted
the majority of subdivisions abutting Prestonvale Road have a sidewalk on one side of
the street only. Ms. Davies questioned if this sidewalk is constructed, will sidewalks
then be constructed on both sides of all roads in subdivisions in the future. She feels
the subdivision is well served with the one sidewalk on the west side of Prestonvale
Road and as there are two safe crossing points at each intersection. Ms. Davies
expressed concern that the construction of the sidewalk will force on-street parking
which is dangerous to both drivers and pedestrians. She acknowledged that while
some residents were aware of the proposed sidewalk, no one realized how close the
sidewalk would be to their properties. Ms. Davies requested that if Council would not
revoke the decision to construct the sidewalk, that they consider constructing the
sidewalk closer to the road.
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Doug Taylor, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), addressed
Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 7 - Clarington Transformer Station.
Mr. Taylor thanked Council, on behalf of the EEA, for support received to date,
indicating he was here this evening to advise of three misleading statements made by
representatives of Hydro One at the March 24, 2014, Council meeting. Mr. Taylor
distributed two documents entitled “Clarington TS Hydrogeology Cross-Section S1”
and Clarington TS Hydrogeology Cross-Section S2” taken from Hydro One’s ESR. He
challenged statements previously made regarding the containment system, the soil
and recharge and discharge areas and referenced information contained in the
Stantec Report and Davies & Holyish documents. Mr. Taylor expressed concern that
Hydro One has presented misleading information throughout the project development.
He questioned why the Ministry of the Environment did not consider the G360 report
when making their decision and feels that the approval process has failed the public.
Mr. Taylor stated the project must be relocated to an industrial area. He noted that
while Hydro One has indicated that new wells would be dug should existing wells be
contaminated, he questioned the logic of the statement and also questioned the costs
of bringing municipal water to the area as suggested by Hydro One. Mr. Taylor feels
there must be some form of recourse available to the public when a project that is this
dangerous and puts so many people at risk and urged Council to adopt a by-law that
will support, complement or exceed the current policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan. Further, Mr. Taylor requested Council to be more vocal with their
support.
Clint Cole, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), addressed Council
concerning Correspondence Item D – 8 - Clarington Transformer Station indicating
that further to Council’s resolution of March 17, 2014, to support the EEA and Group
360 to a conduct a site peer review of the site, Hydro One has refused to provide any
funding for a review and have publicly announced their refusal to grant access to the
site as requested by Council. Mr. Cole summarized the findings of the August 2013
desktop review of the Hydro One ESR indicating that the results with respect to the
impact and monitoring of water in the area are inadequate, and the information in the
report was not based on the advances and methods in data analysis that have
occurred in the hydrogeology profession in the past few decades. Mr. Cole stated that
Dr. Cherry, Group 360, had addressed concerns to the Minister of the Environment
and received a reply outlining conditions imposed by the Minister including the
formation of a Community Liaison Committee. Mr. Cole indicated as the site is
located on the Oak Ridges Moraine where the geology is complex and the detailed
nature of the aquifers is poorly understood, an improved understanding would serve to
inform local residents and government agencies not only about the local potential
groundwater impacts of a transformer station, but provide a hydrogeological resolution
to be used in investigation of other projects. Mr. Cole stated the EEA is requesting
Council to grant approval to Group 360 to use the Townline Road road allowance to
conduct the review. Mr. Cole reiterated that the residents will hold Hydro One and the
Ministry of the Environment liable for any adverse impacts.
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - April 28, 2014
Resolution #C-168-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the delegation of Clint Cole be extended for an additional two minutes.
“CARRIED”
Mr. Cole provided an overview of a proposal for the Detailed Hydrogeological
Assessment of the South Slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine. He confirmed that the
EEA was not requesting additional funding but that the Municipality could use the
proposal as leverage in the future. Mr. Cole stated it is anticipated that Stage 1 of the
proposal including the drilling, geological sampling and geophysical logging will
commence in June with an expectation to be completed by the end of July.
Resolution #C-169-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
“CARRIED”
The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Resolution #C-170-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-171-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Order of the Agenda be altered to consider Correspondence Item D – 8 at
this time.
“CARRIED”
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 8 Clint Cole, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), writing
further to Council’s support in approving a $25,000 expenditure to fund a
peer review of the proposed Clarington Transformer Station to be
conducted by Group 360, University of Guelph; advising that following
Hydro One’s publicly stated refusal to allow access to the proposed site
for the peer review analysis, the EEA is requesting Council to grant Group
360 permission to use the Townline Road allowance property for the peer
review; and, indicating that Dr. Cherry of Group 360 has suggested that
the peer review may leverage further federal and provincial agency
funding to develop complete and thorough scientific analysis of this
understudied area of the Oak Ridges Moraine and supply important
information that could be provided to the Ministry regarding a review of the
decision on this site.
Resolution #C-172-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS on March 3, 2014 Council resolved to 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 and authorized payment of up to $25,000 for the
study; and
WHEREAS in its delegation to Council on March 24, 2014, Hydro One stated that it
would not allow Group 360 access to its property for such purpose; and
WHEREAS the Enniskillen Environmental Association has now requested that
Council grant Group 360 permission to use a portion of the unopened Townline
Road road allowance in order to undertake an independent analysis of the potential
hydrogeologic impacts of the proposed Clarington Transformer Station;
WHEREAS Council supports the Association’s desire to undertake further research
and is prepared to fund such research to a maximum of $25,000, provided the work
is undertaken outside of the area required for the station access road in order to
avoid the significant additional social, environmental and financial impacts that would
be associated with the relocation of the access road to a location running west off of
Langmaid Road; and
WHEREAS the University of Guelph professors Dr. Beth Parker, Dr. Jana Levison
and Dr. John Cherry submitted a proposal dated April 27, 2014 outlining the scope
of work for a research project valued at approximately $250,000.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT the University of Guelph Group 360 be granted permission to access
that portion of the Townline Road road allowance north of Part 3 on Plan 40R-
28285 for the purpose of undertaking an independent long term groundwater
monitoring assessment in the vicinity of the proposed Clarington Transformer
Station generally in accordance with the terms of reference provided by
Dr. Beth Parker dated April 27,2014;
2. THAT Council provide the University of Guelph a maximum of $25,000 to
fund the research undertaken by Group 360 within the road allowance; and
3. THAT such research be funded with a transfer from the 2013 Donations
Account to the ConsultingReserve.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING”
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-173-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Part 1 the foregoing Resolution #C-172-14 be amended by replacing the words
“north of Part 3 on Plan 40R-28285” with the words “which is within the Oak Ridges
Moraine”; and
THAT a Part 4 be added as follows:
‘THAT Hydro One’s use of the Townline Road allowance shall not interfere
with this assessment.’
“CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-174-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to
Resolution #C-173-14 a second time.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - April 28, 2014
The foregoing resolution #C-173-14 was then put to a vote and 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 √
The foregoing Resolution #C-172-14 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 Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Councillor Partner √
Mayor Foster √
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-175-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Items I - 7 and I - 9.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated March 5
and April 2, 2014
I - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
March 18, 2014
I - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 20,
2014
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I - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated April 8, 2014
I - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
April 15, 2014
I - 6 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
April 10, 2014
I - 8 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated
March 20, 2014
I - 10 Debi A. Wilcox, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising Council that on
March 31, 2014, the Town of Whitby adopted the following resolution
pertaining to 2014 Community Waste Events:
“1. THAT Council approve Public Works Department co-hosting a
Compost Giveaway event with the Region of Durham on Saturday,
May 3, 2014; and,
2. THAT Council approve Public Works Department co-hosting a
Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection event with the
Region of Durham on Saturday, October 4, 2014; and,
3. THAT a copy of Public Works Department Report PW 10-14, regarding
the “2014 Community Waste Events” be forwarded to the Region of
Durham and the Area Municipalities.”
I - 11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communication advising
that the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, announced on
April 14, 2014, funding of $29 billion over ten years for transit in the
Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and transportation
infrastructure across Ontario through the creation of two funds - $15
billion for GTHA transit and $14 billion for transportation in the rest of
Ontario to support investments in priority infrastructure projects across the
province such as public transit, roads, bridges and highways; advising
that AMO supports better transit and raised questions regarding equity for
communities outside the GTHA and the impact of potential revenue tools
on residents and community competitiveness; indicating that the Province
is seeking to ensure transparent revenue allocation for GTHA transit and
transportation infrastructure outside of the region; and, advising that
further details will be announced in the Ontario budget and that AMO will
update members following the May 1 Budget Day.
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I - 12 Gord Geissberger, Coordinator, Marketing & Communications, Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), announcing that on May
3, 2014, the public is invited to attend a free event at the Sanderson Tract,
part of the north section of Enniskillen Conservation Area from 9:00 a.m.
to noon to help plant over 2,000 native trees in celebration of Earth Day
and to transform a regenerating meadow into forest habitat for wildlife and
enhance water quality; and, requesting participants to register at
www.cloca.com or by calling 905-579-0411, ext. 142.
I - 9 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO, Regional Municipality of
Durham, writing to the Honourable John Milloy, Government House
Leader and Minister of Government Services, expressing concerns with
several provisions of Bill 179, The Public Sector and MPP Accountability
Act, particularly duplication of activities already in place at the municipal
level; advising that changes seem premature and disrespectful of
municipal autonomy in view of the lack of consultation on this matter at
the Provincial-AMO MOU table; and, suggesting that the Province refrain
from unnecessarily duplicating municipal services.
Councillor Novak temporarily left the meeting.
Resolution #C-176-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Item I – 9, from Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO,
Regional Municipality of Durham, with respect to Bill 179, The Public Sector and
MPP Accountability Act, be referred to staff for a report.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak returned to the meeting.
I - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 15, 2014
Resolution #C-177-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 15, 2014, be
received for information.
“CARRIED”
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-178-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 5 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Councillor Mac Bain, City of North Bay, Wayne Smith, Chair, 100 Year
Celebration Committee, Board of Funeral Services, and Yves Berthiaume,
Chair, Board of Funeral Services, advising that on May 6, 2014, funeral
service in Ontario will celebrate 100 years as a licensed profession; and,
requesting Council to proclaim May 4 to 11, 2014, as “Funeral
Professionals Week” in support of the valued initiatives, accomplishments
and contributions of licensed funeral professionals throughout the years.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language
Association of Ontario (TESL), requesting the week of October 12 to 18,
2014, be proclaimed “English as a Second Language Week” in Clarington;
and, inviting Members of Council to participate in their annual conference
“Integrating Language and Transcending Boundaries” to be held October
16 to 18, 2014, providing professional development for educators,
administrators, students and volunteers who work with immigrants,
refugees, citizens and visitors making it possible for them to learn the
English language.
(Proclaimed)
D - 3 Stephen Covey, President, Operation Lifesaver, advising that Canada’s
Public – Rail Safety Week will be held from April 28 to May 4, 2014 to
raise rail safety awareness and to highlight the ongoing commitment of the
rail industry, its member companies and their employees to make the rail
network even safer; and, requesting that April 28 to May 4, 2014, be
proclaimed “Public-Rail Safety Week” to raise public awareness on
reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at
level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 4 Dr. Ted Tandan, President-Elect, Ontario Medical Association (OMA),
advising that on May 1, 2014, the OMA will launch a public campaign to
showcase the work of physicians in patient care, research, education and
health system transformation; inviting members of the public to celebrate
Doctors’ Day by submitting a thank-you note to their doctor through
www.ontariosdoctors.com or by tweeting #thanksdoc; providing a Doctors’
Day Toolkit with a downloadable Doctors’ Day poster, key messages,
sample tweets and release, fast facts about doctors and other information;
and, requesting that May 1, 2014, be proclaimed “Doctors’ Day” to
recognize the extraordinary contributions made by Ontario doctors in the
health care system.
(Proclaimed)
D - 5 Paul Slemon, Hands in Motion, Massage Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic,
requesting permission to stage the 2014 Terry Fox Run on Sunday,
September 14, 2014, and requesting to hang the Terry Fox Run/Walk
banner at the west end of Bowmanville at the bridge; indicating the five
and ten kilometre routes, police and insurance coverage will not differ from
2013; and, that the only road closure will be Liberty Street South of
Memorial Park to Baseline Road and Baseline Road at Liberty Street east
to Lambs Road and north to Highway #2.
(Approved provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a road occupancy permit
from the Engineering Services Department,
installation of banner approved and
Veridian to be advised)
D - 6 Amicie Davies forwarding a petition requesting the abandonment of the
construction of a sidewalk along the east side of Prestonvale Road from
Glenabbey Drive to Meadowglade Road as the sidewalk will cause extra
burden to the older community with snow clearing in the winter and will
cause difficulties for homeowners with multiple cars; expressing concern
that the positioning of the sidewalk is planned for the most part to be
constructed through the middle of their front lawns which is out of
proportion to the sidewalks already in place; and, advising a precedent
has already be set on the east side of Prestonvale Road north of
Glenabbey Drive.
Resolution #C-179-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the planned construction of sidewalks on the east side of Prestonvale Road
from Glenabbey Drive to Meadowglade Road be cancelled.
Following deliberation of the foregoing motion Councillor Novak withdrew as the
Seconder. No other Member seconded the motion and therefore the motion was no
longer before Council for consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - April 28, 2014
Resolution #C-180-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT staff be directed to locate the sidewalk on the east side of Prestonvale Road
from Glenabbey Drive to Meadowglade Road as near to the road allowance as
practicable.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), expressing
concern that on March 24, 2014, Council received a delegation from
Hydro One in which he feels erroneous information was presented
regarding data stated in the ESR and the Minister of the Environment’s
approval of the Clarington Transformer Station; advising he wishes to
clarify this information; and, requesting Council to adopt a by-law that will
support, complement or exceed the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation
Plan.
Resolution #C-181-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT staff be directed to write to Hydro One requesting a response to questions
raised by Doug Taylor regarding the containment system as outlined in his
delegation.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada,
advising of the proclamation of May 9, 2014, as “National Day of Honour”
to mark the end of Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan, to pay tribute
to the fallen, the sacrifices of the wounded, the special burden borne by
military families and to observe a national moment of silence; encouraging
Members of Council to observe a concurrent moment of silence and to
participate in community events to honour the legacy of these veterans;
and, offering assistance and support to all efforts aimed at making the
National Day of Honour an unprecedented success to this historic
occasion.
Resolution #C-182-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D – 9 from The Right Honourable Stephen Harper,
Prime Minister of Canada, with respect to “National Day of Honour”, be supported;
and
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THAT staff communicate with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 to arrange a
ceremony at the Municipal Administrative Centre in front of the Cenotaph.
“CARRIED”
D - 10 Roger Anderson, Chair, Durham Regional Police Services Board, advising
that the Durham Regional Police Services Board adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations –
Police Consultation:
“Whereas the federal Government introduced the Marihuana for Medical
Purposes Regulations to establish a system whereby individuals would
access marihuana for medical purposes from licensed producers;
And whereas the Regulations provide authority for Health Canada to issue
licences to producers of marihuana according to criteria in the
Regulations;
And whereas the Regulations require that an applicant notify the local
police authority of its application to Health Canada to produce marihuana;
And whereas there exists no requirement in the Regulations or any formal
mechanism for Health Canada to seek or receive input from local police
authorities regarding the viability of the application;
And whereas there is no requirement in the Regulations for Health
Canada to advise local police authorities that a license to produce
marihuana has been issued for a facility within its jurisdiction;
And whereas the Regulations may impose additional workload on the
police to track notifications and conduct background investigations in the
absence of formal consultation by Health Canada on licence applications;
And whereas the presence of a marihuana production facility in a local
community raises community safety concerns;
And whereas the views of local police should be a factor in considering
whether a licence should be granted or extended;
Therefore be it resolved that the Durham Regional Police Services Board
request that the Ministry of Health implement a formal process to consult
with local police authorities prior to granting or extending a licence to
produce marihuana and to advise police authorities that a licence has
been issued in its jurisdiction;
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And be it further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Big 12
Police Services Boards in Ontario, the Ontario Association of Police
Services Boards, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Canadian Association of
Police Governance, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Durham Regional Council and
local municipal councils, and local MPs and MPPs.”
Resolution #C-183-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from the Durham Regional Police Services Board, with respect
to Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations – Police Consultation, be received
for information.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-184-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Durham Regional Police Services Board, with respect
to Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations – Police Consultation, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 11 Denise Jamal, Manager, Public Affairs, Hydro One Networks Inc., advising
Hydro One is preparing for construction of the Clarington Transformer
Station later this spring and is moving forward to establish a Community
Liaison Committee (CLC) to assist the project team in disseminating and
exchanging information about the general design and engineering of the
project, scheduling of construction activities, reporting on results of
monitoring relative to the project and addressing any issues or concerns
raised by members of the Committee; indicating that Hydro One will hold
an initial CLC meeting in mid-June and will invite representation and
participation from a broad range of agencies and groups having
environmental, agricultural, infrastructure, cultural and business interests
in the project, including a delegate from the Enniskillen Environmental
Association and First Nations; requesting that Council appoint one or two
staff, possibly from Planning, Engineering or Transportation and that the
Mayor, Ward One Councillor and Regional Councillor Wards One and Two
be ex-officio members of the Committee; and, requesting the
Municipality’s co-operation in posting meeting dates and locations in the
Events Calendar on the municipal website. Hydro One has requested
names and contact information for municipal staff representatives be
forwarded by May 23, 2014 to Carrie-Lynn Ognibene at
Community.Relations@HydroOne.com.
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Resolution #C-185-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
WHEREAS on January 2, 2014 the Minister of Environment issued conditions of
approval of Hydro One’s request to proceed with the construction of the Clarington
Transformer as set out in the Environmental Study; and
WHEREAS condition 5.1 stated “The proponent shall be responsible for the
formation of a Community Liaison Committee, should members of the public and
other parties be interested in participating. The CLC shall be established by the
Proponent within 6 months of the Minister’s decision on the Part II Order requests for
the Project. The CLC shall be established for the purposes of disseminating and
exchanging information and monitoring results relevant to the project during detailed
design and construction, and discussing any issues or concerns raised by CLC
members.”; and
WHEREAS Hydro One has consistently ignored the advice provided to them by
Clarington staff with regard to engaging the public; and
WHERAS at the March 24, 2014 presentation to Council Hydro One indicated that
detailed design and monitoring plans are essentially complete; and
WHEREAS Hydro One has demonstrated a lack of willingness to work with the
Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA) denying the request to provide access
and work with the Municipality and EEA co-operatively on a monitoring plan; and
WHEREAS Council supports open and transparent communication.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That Council request the draft terms of reference, proposed list of members,
role that Ministry of Environment will play and the meeting format including
how the meetings will facilitate public input prior to making any staff
appointments; and
2. That the Ministry of Environment be informed of the Municipality’s concerns
with the lack of clarity of the goal/purpose and ability of the CLC to function
productively given Hydro One’s past actions
.
“CARRIED”
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COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 14, 2014
Item #3
Resolution #C-186-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Item 3 of Report #1 – Report PSD-021-14, be referred to Staff Report #1.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-187-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 14, 2014 be
approvedwith the exception of Items #13, #15, #35 and #39.
,
“CARRIED”
Item #15
Resolution #C-188-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Grant Application #14-10, Newcastle BIA (Harvest Festival), be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-189-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Application #14-10, Newcastle BIA (Harvest Festival), in the amount
of $2,500.00 be denied.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Neal declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 13 of Report #1 as
his wife is a member of the Friends of the Farewell Black Creeks, and Item 35 of
Report #1 as he is a member of the Board of Directors of Home Base Durham and left
the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on these matters.
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Item #13
Resolution #C-190-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Grant Application #14-08, Friends of the Farewell Black Creeks, be denied.
“CARRIED”
Item #35
Resolution #C-191-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Grant Application #14-31, Home Base Durham, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
Councillor Partner declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 39 of Report #1
as she is a member of the Bethesda Cemetery Board and left the Council Chambers
during discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #39
Resolution #C-192-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Grant Application #14-25, Bethesda Cemetery Board, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Partner returned to the meeting.
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STAFF REPORT(S)
Addendum to PSD-021-14 - To Permit the Construction of an LCBO Retail Store
Courtyard Property Investments Inc.
Resolution #C-193-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Report PSD-021-14 be received;
THAT Addendum to Report PSD-021-14 be received;
THAT the Zoning By-law application, submitted by Courtyard Property Investments
Inc. to permit the construction of an LCBO retail store, be approved with a ‘Holding (H)
Symbol’ as contained in Attachment 3 to Addendum to Report PSD-021-14;
THAT a by-law be forwarded to Council to lift the ‘Holding (H) Symbol’ at such time as
the requirements contained in Section 3.9 of the Addendum to Report PSD-021-14
have been completed to the satisfaction of the Directors of Planning Services and the
Director of Engineering Services;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of the
Addendum to Report PSD-021-14 and Council’s decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD-021-14 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
“CARRIED”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-194-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2014-043 to 2014-045
2014-043 Being a By-law to appoint a Municipal Clerk and to amend By-law 2001-125
2014-044 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2007-209, being a by-law to authorize the
establishment of Optional Pre-Authorized Payment Plans for Taxes
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2014-045 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle; and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
Councillor Neal and Councillor Partner stated pecuniary interests earlier in the
meeting, refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law and left the meeting.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-195-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2014-046, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 28th day of April, 2014; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-196-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:52 p.m.
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