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Council Meeting Minutes
MAY 12, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Traill led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Recreation Services Manager, S. Meredith
Director of Finance, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Woo announced the following:
Kirby Church Book Sale, May 17, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Clarington Basketball Club, instructional basketball program for boys and girls,
Sundays, May 4 to June 22, 2014, at the Newcastle & District Recreation
Complex
Taoist Tai Chi celebrates 20 years in Durham Region, Garnet B. Rickard
Recreation Complex, May 25, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Councillor Hooper announced the following:
May 8, 2014, Harold Longworth Public School was presented with funding from
the MusiCounts Band Aid Grant for their music program
Clarington Older Adult's Association Events:
Smile Theatre, May 23, 2014, 1:30 p.m., tickets $5.00
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Showcase of the Arts, May 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m., free will offering
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Summer Dinner and Dance on June 21, 2014, starting at 5:00 p.m.,
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tickets $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Historic Downtown Bowmanville BIA Summerfest in June
Grand re-opening of the Enniskillen General Store, May 17, 2014
Battle of the Bands, co-sponsored by the Firehouse Youth Centre,
May 30, 2014, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Winner of the
competition will play at the Rotary Ribfest
Central Public School is celebrating its125th Anniversary and the TVO Program
"Giver" is casting the school, students and staff in an episode to be filmed in
early September
Councillor Neal announced that the Trulls Road Free Methodist Church will be having
a service at 10:00 a.m. and sod-turning at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2014, for
their gym expansion.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
The Engineering Services Department received the Dr. J. Murray Speirs
Restoration Award as part of the Region of Durham Environmental
Achievement Awards for 2014, for the design of the bridge rehabilitation on
Bragg Road which respected the natural features of the landscape and the
need to protect erosion near the bridge. Mayor Foster presented the Award to
the Director of Engineering Services.
May 8, 2014, public launch of the Exercise Unified Response, at the Darlington
Nuclear Energy Complex. The exercise being held May 26 to 28, 2014 is the
largest full-scale emergency response exercise to be held in Canada.
Reminder to residents that Public notices will be published on May 22,
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2014, regarding the public alerting system on May 26, 2014, for indoor
notification and May 27, 2014, for outdoor siren activation
Energy-from-Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting on
May 15, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Durham Regional Headquarters
National Public Works Week, May 18 to 24, 2014
May 24, 2014, Open Houses at the Traffic Operations Centre and the
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Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant
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Councillor Partner announced the following:
Victoria Day Speedfest, May 16 to 18, 2014, at the Canadian Tire Motorsport
Park
Indoor yard sale, bake sale and perennial sale at St. Saviours Anglican Church,
Orono, on May 17, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 25, 2014, "In the Face of an Angel" Golf Tournament at Archibald's Cider
House Golf Course, in support of ovarian cancer research, registration $90 per
golfer. Visit www.inthefaceofanangel.ca to donate.
Councillor Traill announced the following:
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Photo Exhibition at the Visual Arts Centre on
May 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
May 9, 2014, official re-naming of the off-leash dog park to the Dave Boyd
Memorial Dog Park to commemorate Mr. Boyd's efforts in helping to establish
the park
Mayor Foster announced the following:
May 13, 2014, National Denim Day, with donations in support of breast cancer
research through the CURE Foundation
May 13, 2014, Public Information Centre for the construction of Fourth Street,
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
May 14, 2014, 40th Anniversary of the Durham Full Gospel Businessmen's
Fellowship, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 6:00 p.m.
May 15, 2014, Bethesda House 12th Annual Spring Fling Dinner/Auction,
5:30 p.m. at the Beech Centre
May 16, 2014, Flag raising at the cenotaph at 3:00 p.m. for the International
Day Against Homophobia/Transphobia
May 20, 2014, 3:00 p.m., grand opening of Earth Day Cleaners, 109 King
Street West
May 21, 2014, OCI/OPG Supplier Day Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. at the Ajax
Convention Centre
May 21, 2014, grand opening of Courtice North Subdivision at 11:00 a.m.
May 22, 2014, 7:30 a.m. Clarington Prayer Breakfast for Mayor and Community
Leaders, Trinity United Church
May 23, 2014, Community Care Durham Volunteer Appreciation barbeque,
12:00 noon at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
May 25, 2014, Inaugural Walk for Huntington Disease starting at 11:00 a.m.
from Memorial Park
Mayor Foster congratulated Councillor Hooper on being recognized by Durham
College through the Alumni of Distinction Awards, for making significant contributions
to society while achieving career success.
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MINUTES
Resolution #C-197-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council April 28, 2014, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Dr. Robin Jeffrey addressed Council concerning Item 3 of Report #1 – Report
PSD-023-14 - To Convert a Single-Detached Dwelling to a Professional Office (Mark
Abernethy, James Abernethy and Tyler Smith) regarding 190 Church Street.
Dr. Jeffrey stated she has listened to the audio recording of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting of May 5, 2014, and has submitted
correspondence outlining her concerns. She stated her greatest concern is the
request to have the number of required parking spaces reduced from eight to three as
parking in the area is already problematic and feels it is unrealistic to assume that the
small shed parking will be utilized. Dr. Jeffrey noted there are only a limited number of
parking meters in the area, the 3 hour street parking limit is not enforced, and the
parking lots are used by employees of the municipality and neighbouring businesses.
She also noted that vehicles are illegally parked on Silver Street causing a dangerous
situation. Dr. Jeffery stated that the Clarington Official Plan has designated all
properties in the area to be zoned for multi-use and that more businesses will open in
the future adding to the existing problem. Dr. Jeffery feels that adding parking spots
at the back of the lot will not negatively impact the heritage appeal of the property and
that parking issues need to be a priority.
Prior to the meeting, Kevin Tunney advised he would not be addressing Council this
evening.
Steve Kay addressed Council concerning Item 3 of Report #1 - Report PSD-023-14 -
To Convert a Single-Detached Dwelling to a Professional Office (Mark Abernethy,
James Abernethy and Tyler Smith) regarding 190 Church Street. Mr. Kay indicated
that he was in support of the application and the proposed variance to the parking. He
advised that his property overlooks the subject property from Wellington Street.
Mr. Kay stated that outside of peak hours, there appears to be ample parking and that
the existing driveway can accommodate at least three cars. Mr. Kay expressed
concern that should the driveway expansion be required, it would infringe on the
privacy of his property and substantially decrease the tree canopy behind his
residence.
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Mr. Kay feels there is no reason to further impact the tree canopy if parking can be
accommodated in combination with street and lot spaces. He urged Council to
approve the application and the proposed parking variance.
COMMUNICATIONS
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated
April 17, 2014
I - 2 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated April 4,
2014
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated January 8
and March 26, 2014
I - 4 Ted Moroz, President, Beer Store, advising that large multi-national
convenience-store and gas-station chains are lobbying provincial politicians
for the ability to sell beer, wine and hard liquor through their stores;
indicating that the Beer Store and its 7,000 employees have worked hard to
build the most inclusive, efficient and environmentally responsible and safe
beer retailing system in the world; advising that studies have demonstrated
that convenience-store and gas-station chains are unable to match the
Beer Store’s commitment to social responsibility and public safety;
suggesting that selling beer, wine and hard-liquor through convenience
stores and gas stations will increase sales to minors, result in higher
recycling costs for municipalities and higher prices for consumers, as well
as eliminate well-paying jobs in the community; and, forwarding an
information pamphlet outlining the real costs of expanded liquor sales.
I - 5 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to the Honourable M. Meilleur, Attorney
General, advising that on April 23, 2014, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Joint and Several Liability Reform:
“a) THAT the Ministry of the Attorney General be advised that the Region of
Durham supports AMO’s Combined Model for joint and several liability
reform in the Province of Ontario; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2014-F-31 of the Commissioner of Finance, be
forwarded to AMO, all local Durham MPP’s and all local municipalities.”
I - 6 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising that on April 23, 2014, Regional Council
adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Quarterly Report on
Planning Activities:
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“a) THAT Report #2014-P-25 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2014-P-25 be forwarded to all Durham Area
Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and Durham
Emergency Medical Services for information.”
I - 7 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to the Canadian
Nuclear Safety Commission, advising that on April 22, 2014, the City of
Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Pickering
Nuclear Generating Station:
“WHEREAS the Pickering B reactors located at the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station will reach the end of their design lives this year;
however Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have applied to operate them
until 2020; and
WHEREAS Durham Nuclear Awareness (DNA) acquired funding to hire
Arnold Gundersen of Fairewinds Associates to analyze OPG’s safety case
for Pickering in 2013. Mr. Gundersen concluded there was insufficient
information to approve the life-extension of the Pickering B nuclear
reactors.
WHEREAS the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) approved a
5-year operating license to OPG, but required that it submit a full safety
case for a public hearing before it could run the station beyond its design
life; and
WHEREAS Durham Nuclear Awareness maintain that the studies and
information requested of OPG to provide at the 2013 CNSC relicensing
hearings, have yet to be released to the public for review.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Pickering Council
request the CNSC and OPG to provide a higher level of transparency when
discussing the potential for extended operations at the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station past its end of life design. This includes (but not limited
to) proactively releasing to the public in a timely fashion, any and all studies
and documents providing OPG’s safety case to extend the operation in
Pickering.
AND THAT OPG is required to hold annual public meetings to report on the
safety of the facility, where the public has an opportunity to ask questions
and be provided with appropriate responses. And that prior to these annual
public meetings being held, all relevant reports and depositions from the
CNSC and OPG in relation to the safety of the plant until the year 2020 be
provided to the public in advance.
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AND THAT CNSC requires OPG to send a draft Decommissioning Plan to
the City of Pickering for consultation by year-end in 2015.
AND THAT a copy of this resolution is submitted to the CNSC forthwith.
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Durham Region, all Durham
Regional local municipalities, Hon Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario,
Hon Tracy MacCharles, MPP Pickering-Scarborough, MPP Joe Dickson,
Ajax-Pickering, Hon Chris Alexander, MP Ajax-Pickering, MP Corneliu
Shisu, Pickering-Scarborough East.”
I - 8 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising that on April 23, 2014, Regional Council
appointed the following members to the Energy from Waste – Waste
Management Advisory Committee (Host Community Agreement
Committee) for a two year term:
Margaret Clayton
Ted Baker
Neil Burnett
Erma Fernando
Susan Clearwater
Jim Vinson, Wendy Bracken, Kathy Coupland and Suzanne Barnes were
previously selected for appointment by Clarington Council to the Energy
from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (Host Community
Agreement Committee) for a two year term.
The first public meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. at Regional Headquarters, Room LL-C.
I - 9 J. R. Russ Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA), writing to the Honourable Gerry Ritz,
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Honourable Rona
Ambrose, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bruce Archibald, President, Canadian
Food Inspection Agency, forwarding a copy of correspondence from the
Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) with respect to the
discovery of the Asian long-horned beetle in Mississauga; and, offering
support of the FGCA’s request to the Federal government to undertake a
timely eradication of this infestation, to develop an appropriate enforcement
and monitoring program in line with the tremendous level of financial and
ecological risk that the Asian long horned beetle represents for Canada,
and to inform the public and import industry to better harness their efforts to
prevent and detect infestations.
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I - 10 Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO) announcing that the Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance
delivered the 2014 Provincial Budget on May 1, 2014 and providing an
overview of key budget highlights including significant infrastructure
investments for public transit and transportation, roads and bridges, cuts to
the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund and the Power Dam Special
Payment Program, maintenance of the 2008 upload agreement, rate
increases for ODSP and Ontario Works and the permanent addition of
funding for the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative.
I - 11 Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO) announcing that Premier Wynne has requested the dissolution of
Provincial Parliament and has called for a general election to be held on
June 12, 2014; advising of certain legislation which has died on the order
paper including Bill 34, which would have given municipalities greater tools
to collect unpaid Provincial Offences Act fines and improve the
administration of justice and Bill 91 which would have established a new
waste reduction regime in Ontario; indicating that attempts to reform
interest arbitration and deal with unsustainable increases to police and fire
wages and the need to reform joint and several liability will remain
municipal priorities in the future; and, AMO will be looking to all three
parties to address pressing issues for municipalities and property taxpayers
and has approved an election strategy to move Ontario’s municipalities
forward.
I - 13 Kathy Weiss, Director, Economic Development & Tourism, Regional
Municipality of Durham, forwarding for information, a copy of Report
2014-EDT-18 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic
Development with respect to Agriculture and Rural Affairs Economic
Development Update.
Resolution #C-198-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the communications I - 1 to I - 13 to be received for information be approved,
with the exception of Correspondence Item I - 12.
“CARRIED”
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I - 12 Clint Cole, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA) writing to Ross
Lashbrook, Manager, Environmental Assessment Services, Ministry of the
Environment, requesting a response to questions regarding the proposed
Clarington Transformer Station with respect to the approval process for the
parcel of land south of the original transformer station purchased by Hydro
One in 2014, which was not subject to a Class Environmental Assessment
or mentioned in the 2012 ESR, and how the un-opened road allowance (on
Townline Road) north of Winchester Road, located within Provincially
designated significant wetlands, can be opened for construction, vehicular
traffic and contaminate cargo cartage on a graded slope.
Resolution #C-199-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item I – 12 from Clint Cole, Enniskillen Environmental
Association (EEA) writing to Ross Lashbrook, Manager, Environmental Assessment
Services, Ministry of the Environment, be referred to staff to provide a response to the
Enniskillen Environmental Association.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D - 14 was received as a Hand-Out.
D - 1 Ksenija Knezic, Information & Services Assistant, Spina Bifida &
Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario, requesting that the month of
June be proclaimed as “Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness
Month” to help raise awareness of the work the Association provides
on behalf of those with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their
families to improve the quality of life of children, youth and adults with
spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus through research, awareness, care
and advocacy.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Mike May, President, Pride Durham Inc., requesting that
June 2 to June 8, 2014, be proclaimed “Pride Week”; and, requesting
permission to fly the Rainbow Flag on one of the Municipality’s
flagpoles during the week.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to
fly the Rainbow Flag)
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D - 4 Prithi Yelaja, Communications Specialist, The College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Ontario, advising of the Council Award, an award
honouring outstanding physicians whose performance, based on eight
“physician roles”, identified by Educating Future Physicians of Ontario
is outstanding and comes closest to society’s vision of an ideal
physician; forwarding a nomination form and eight-point selection
criteria; and, indicating the deadline for receipt of nominations is
August 22, 2014.
(Information posted on the
Municipality’s Website)
D - 5 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration, advising that nominations are being accepted for the
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, an award established in 1973 to
honour Ontarians who, through exceptional, long-term efforts, have
made outstanding contributions to community life; indicating that
nomination forms are available on-line by visiting the Ministry’s
website at www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards or by calling 1-877-832-
8622; and, encouraging members of the public to nominate a
deserving citizen in the community. The deadline for receipt of
nominations is July 17, 2014.
(Information posted on the
Municipality’s Website)
D - 6 Constance Agnew, Senior Planning Ecologist, LGL Limited,
Environmental Research Associates, advising that the Ministry of
Transportation (MTO) in partnership with Graham Bros. Construction
Limited and WSP Canada Inc. has commenced a detail design build
study for the replacement of the Highway 401/Cobbledick Road
Underpass (Site 21-192) and the Highway 401 East Townline Road
Underpass (Site 21-198); indicating a Design and Construction Report
(DCR) will be prepared to document the results of the detail design
and notification of the Design and Construction Report Submission
and Study Completion will be advertised in local newspapers; and,
requesting approval for an exception to Clarington’s Noise By-law
2007-071 for construction activities at both project sites between
May 1, 2014 and November 30, 2015.
(Exemption to By-law 2007-071 for the
period May 1, 2014 to November 30,
2015 approved)
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D - 10 J. K. Hunter, Lieutenant (Navy) Commanding Officer, Royal Canadian
th
Sea Cadet Corps Bowmanville, advising June 4, 2014, marks the 70
Anniversary of the Town of Bowmanville’s first street party to raise
funds for navy personnel on the H.M.C.S. Bowmanville; advising the
branch has been focusing on providing operating funds for the Royal
Canadian Sea Cadet Corps since 1981 and to further the aim of
raising awareness of their program, they would like to recreate the
circumstances of the street dance 70 years ago; and, requesting
approval to hold a street party on Temperance Street between
King Street and Church Street and the cenotaph area south of the
Town Hall on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for an obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 11 Krzysztof Opydo, White Sands Cottages and Campground, requesting
that the portion of Union School Road south of Concession Road 9
from the temporary gate to his property line be opened; advising that
Union School Road was maintained by the Municipality in the past and
that parts of Union School Road have been neglected for many years
and are in urgent need of standard maintenance; and, indicating that
the reason for the request is to allow him to apply for a building permit.
(Correspondence referred to staff)
D - 14 Paul Kennedy, Senior Associate, Cassidy & Co. Architectural
Technologists, on behalf of 2265719 Ontario Inc., advising they have
done an evaluation on the existing bungalows on the market now in
the Northglen Phase One Subdivision and would require 48% for the
bungaloft option to work on future phases; and, requesting an
increase in lot coverage to 48% for the bungalofts, in the Northglen
Subdivision.
(Advised of actions taken with respect
to Item 2 of Report #1)
Resolution #C-200-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 11, and Hand-out Correspondence
Item D - 14 be approved as per the Agenda, with the exception of
Correspondence Items D - 3, D - 7, D - 8 and D - 9.
“CARRIED”
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D - 3 Clinton Shane Ekdahl, advising of the alarming Honey Bee decline in
Canada and the importance of honey bees to the sustainability of
agriculture and the environment; indicating the value of honey bees to
pollination of crops is estimated at over $2 billion annually; and,
requesting that May 29, 2014, be proclaimed as the fifth annual “Day
of the Honey Bee” to educate and inform the public on the plight of the
honey bee. Mr. Ekdahl is also requesting Council sanction “backyard”
or hobbyist beekeeping in Clarington and to write letters of support to
Federal and Provincial representatives urging support of the Honey
Bee.
Resolution #C-201-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT May 29, 2014, be proclaimed as the fifth annual “Day of the Honey Bee”.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Ruth Sutcliffe, writing in opposition to the application by Republic Live
Inc. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to change the
land use designation on the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Lands as
her property will decrease in value, and be adversely affected by light
and noise pollution, lack of privacy, fire safety and security issues and
the potential for contamination of the water table; acknowledging that
she was aware there was a race track close by which may cause
noise issues at times but did not know of plans to construct a parking
lot surrounding her property; and, expressing concern that, if
approved, the changes will affect the quality of her family’s lives.
Resolution #C-202-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 from Ruth Sutcliffe, with respect to the
application by Republic Live Inc. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment to change the land use designation on the Canadian Tire
Motorsport Park Lands, be referred to the Director of Planning Services for a
report addressing residents' concerns.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN
THE MEETING”
(See following motion)
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Resolution #C-203-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-202-14 be amended to add:
“THAT the Boots & Hearts Event report on residents' concerns be
considered a priority and that the firm date for the return of the report
be May 26, 2014, and that the concerns of Ms. Sperry also be
included.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-202-14 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED.
D - 8 Ryan Sutcliffe, writing in opposition to the application by Republic Live
Inc. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to change the
land use designation on the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Lands
expressing concern with increased traffic on Concession Road 10,
changes to the water table, and adverse effects to his health; advising
that while he supports the race track and the festival, he is opposed to
the proposal; and, indicating he will seek legal redress should the
applications be approved.
Resolution #C-204-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D – 8 from Ryan Sutcliffe, with respect to the
application by Republic Live Inc. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment to change the land use designation on the Canadian Tire
Motorsport Park Lands, be referred to the Director of Planning Services for a
response on when the wells will be capped and properly decommissioned to be
included in the Report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee
meeting of May 26, 2014.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 Jean and Doug Park, writing in opposition to the application by
Republic Live Inc. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment
to change the land use designation on the Canadian Tire Motorsport
Park Lands due to potential water and soil contamination, loss of
farmland and the natural barrier from Highway 35, light and noise
pollution, the effects on the bluebird habitat, and decrease in property
values; and, expressing concern that their enjoyment of country living
will be severely affected if the applications are approved.
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Resolution #C-205-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D – 9 from Jean and Doug Park, with respect to the
application by Republic Live Inc. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment to change the land use designation on the Canadian Tire
Motorsport Park Lands, be referred to the Director of Planning Services for a
response to the issues raised in their correspondence including the bluebird
habitat and parking on the west side of the property to be included in the Report
to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of May 26, 2014.
“CARRIED”
D - 12 Carey deGorter, Director of Administration/Town Clerk, Town of
Caledon, advising that further to their correspondence dated
March 24, 2014, the Town of Caledon has adopted a refinement to its
original resolution to clarify the exact conflict between the Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Greenbelt Plan identified in
the third last paragraph of the following resolution:
“WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is preparing for the statutory
10-year review of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan, the Greenbelt Plan, and the Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in 2015 and 2016; and
WHEREAS the review of the four Provincial plans presents
opportunities to clarify and harmonize the intents of each plan and
also offers an opportunity to remove contradictions between the plans;
and
WHEREAS section 3.4.1 of the Greenbelt Plan specifically states that
Settlement Areas “are an integral part of the long-term economic and
social sustainability of the Greenbelt and this Plan envisions that they
continue to evolve and grow in keeping with their rural and/or existing
character;” and
WHEREAS section 3.4.4 of the Greenbelt Plan allows municipalities to
continue to plan for a settlement area expansion within the Greenbelt
Plan area if such a consideration was initiated prior to the date the
Greenbelt Plan came into effect; and
WHEREAS sub-section 3.4.4.1.d) of the Greenbelt Plan further states
that the proposed settlement area expansion shall “maintain the rural
and/or existing character of the settlement area”; and
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WHEREAS sub-section 2.2.7.2 of the Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe directs municipalities to plan all settlement area
expansions within its proclaimed area to achieve a minimum density
target of 50 persons and jobs combined per hectare; and
WHEREAS the required density target of 50 persons and jobs
combined per hectare is not compatible with Greenbelt community
character; and
WHEREAS vast majority of the Greenbelt Plan is inside the Growth
Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and thereby creating two
contradictory requirements for justifiable and lawful settlement area
expansions of Greenbelt communities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT through the 10 year review of
Provincial Plans, the Province remove the application of the density
policy of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe from
villages and hamlets in the Greenbelt Plan area, thereby
strengthening the requirements of the Greenbelt Plan to respect the
existing character of Greenbelt villages and hamlets; and
FURTHER, THAT this motion accompanied by an appropriate cover
letter be circulated to the Region of Peel, the Niagara Escarpment
Commission, the Greenbelt Council and other Greenbelt municipalities
within the Growth Plan area requesting support; and
FURTHER, THAT this motion accompanied by an appropriate cover
letter be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Infrastructure, and Ministry of Natural
Resources for their consideration.”
Resolution #C-206-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the Town of Caledon, with respect to the Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Greenbelt Plan, be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - May 12, 2014
D - 13 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Honourable
Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, advising that on April 28, 2014, the
City of Oshawa adopted the following resolution pertaining to Canada
Post Residential Delivery Service:
“WHEREAS Canada Post announced plans to replace all door-to-door
mail delivery with community mailbox (C.M.B.) delivery; and,
WHEREAS moving to C.M.B. delivery would be especially hard on
seniors and people living with disabilities and could undermine their
ability to live independently; and,
WHEREAS the proposed change would entail the downloading of
responsibilities, costs, and liabilities to local governments, such as
paving, lighting, snow removal, and policing related to vandalism and
mail theft; and,
WHEREAS this proposed change would result in the loss of good jobs
in our community; and
WHEREAS this proposed change to Canada’s postal system is
unprecedented in other G7 countries;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City of Oshawa send a letter to the Honourable Lisa Raitt,
Minister of Transport, to inform the Minister that the City of Oshawa
supports the current system of residential door-to-door delivery;
and,
2. That the City of Oshawa call on the Federal Government and
Canada Post to conduct consultations with Canadians about what
kind of postal services they need; and,
3. That the City of Oshawa send a copy of this resolution to Durham
Regional Council and all other municipalities in Durham Region
and the G.T.A. for endorsement and to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, all Durham Region M.P.’s and M.P.P.’s.”
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - May 12, 2014
Resolution #C-207-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa, with respect to Canada Post
Residential Delivery Service, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report May 5, 2014
Resolution #C-208-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 5, 2014 be
approvedwith the exception of Items #2, #4, and #5.
,
“CARRIED”
Item #2
Resolution #C-209-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PSD-027-14 be received;
THAT the application to amend Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision (S-C 2007-0004)
submitted by Kevin Tunney on behalf of 2265719 Ontario Inc., 2084165 Ontario
Limited and Kirk C. Kemp to permit additional lots with 11.3 metres of frontage be
supported, subject to the conditions generally as contained in Attachment 2 to Report
PSD-027-14;
THAT the request for extension to Draft Approval be supported but only for an
additional six years;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2265719 Ontario Inc.,
2084165 Ontario Inc. and Kirk Kemp be approved as contained in Attachment 3 to
Report PSD-027-14 with the exception that the lot coverage provisions in 2. f. ii) and
3. f. ii) be revised to 48 percent for the dwelling and 53 percent for total of all buildings
and structures.
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - May 12, 2014
THAT the Architectural Design Guidelines for the Northglen Neighbourhood be
amended to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services prior to the
registration of the next phase of development being Phase 1B;
THAT when conditions contained in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect
to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval of each
phase;
THAT Staff also provided a six year extension for the draft plan on the east side of
Middle Road when Staff brings forward a report on that draft plan;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-027-14 and Council’s
decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
“CARRIED”
Item #5
Resolution #C-210-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-025-14 be received;
THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law
submitted by Republic Live Inc., to allow parking and ancillary uses, continue to be
processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-025-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
“CARRIED”
Item #4
Resolution #C-211-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-024-14 be received;
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - May 12, 2014
THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law
submitted by 1829963 Ontario Inc., to allow camping and ancillary uses, continue to
be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-024-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
“CARRIED”
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-212-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2014-047 to 2014-052
2014-047 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (2265719 Ontario Inc.,
2084165 Ontario Limited and Kirk C. Kemp)
2014-048 Being a By-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
(Katelyn Scheffee)
2014-049 Being a By-law to establish a Clarington Municipal Election Compliance Audit
Committee for the 2014-2018 Term
2014-050 Being a By-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Amy Janes)
2014-051 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2004-253 to provide for Civil Marriage
Services to be Offered by the Municipality of Clarington
2014-052 Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - May 12, 2014
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Neal requested an update on the borehole being drilled by Group 360.
The Director of Planning Services read correspondence received from Group 360
on May 6, 2014, indicating the team will be visiting the site soon.
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-213-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2014-053, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 12th day of May, 2014; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-214-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:08 p.m.
° "CARRIED"
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