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Council Meeting Minutes
JUNE 16, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. 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
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Assistant Director of Engineering Services, R. Albright
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, L. Coutu, attended until
7:40 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Administrative Co-ordinator, H. Keyzers, attended until 7:40 p.m.
Director of Finance, N. Taylor
Communications Co-ordinator, Jan Vreeker, attended until
7:40 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Municipal Clerk, A. Greentree
Deputy Clerk, J. Gallagher
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Partner announced the following:
Local Business Improvement Area’s stores will be decorated in a country
theme, as part of “Boots & Hearts” promotion, June 13 to June 30, 2014.
Music Nights in the Park starts in Newcastle Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at
7:00 p.m., rain or shine.
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6 Gabby’s Gift Walk for Spina Bifida on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 2:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. at Newcastle and District Recreation Complex.
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Newcastle Horticultural Society’s June Rose Show on Tuesday, June 17, 2014
from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Newcastle Community Hall.
Newcastle United Church’s Strawberry Social on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Newcastle Horticultural Society’s 100 Year Garden Party on Sunday, June 22,
2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Newcastle Community Hall.
Orono Canada Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 starting at
5:00 p.m. at the Orono Library Grounds.
Orono Agricultural Society’s Ultra Rodeo Tour, July 5 and 6, 2014 at the Orono
Fairgrounds.
Kirby Book Sale, every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Old Kirby
Church.
Clarington Farmers’ Market every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the
Newcastle Arena.
Councillor Traill announced the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event in support of
Bethesda House on Saturday, June 14, 2014, during SummerFest Downtown
Bowmanville.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
The deaths of three Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers: Constable
Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Constable Douglas James Larche, and Constable
Dave Ross who were killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 in
Moncton, New Brunswick.
Chief of Police Chain of Command Ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at
the Regional Headquarters.
Frosty Johns’ Pub/Restaurant Grand Re-Opening Ceremony on Friday, June
13 at 3:00 p.m. in Bowmanville. The owners presented a cheque for $10,000
to the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Newcastle Public School Fun Fair on Friday, June 20, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. at 50 Glass Court, Newcastle. All proceeds to school programs
enhancements.
Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Alfred Alldread Fire Station, Monday,
June, 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at 3333 Highway 2 in Newcastle.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
Historic Downtown Bowmanville BIA’s Annual “SummerFest”, June 12 to 14,
2014.
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5 Annual Doors Open Clarington, June 12 to 14, 2014.
Janet Lange’s “Chalk it up - Art in the Park” on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Bowmanville’s Rotary Park. Proceeds to Just for
Paws Dog Rescue and Clarington’s local dog rescue.
Logan’s Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. at 26 Lawrence Crescent, Bowmanville.
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Bowmanville’s Concerts in the Park Series continues Thursday, June 19, 2014
at Bowmanville’s Rotary Park. He noted that Hotel California, the original
Tribute to the Eagles, will perform in the Park on Thursday, June 26, 2014.
Clarington Public Library’s Summer Guide is now available.
Orono Agricultural Society’s Canada Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 1, 2014
at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex starting at 7:30 p.m.
Councillor Neal announced the following:
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event in support of Bethesda House on Saturday,
June 14, 2014, during SummerFest Downtown Bowmanville.
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5 Annual Doors Open Clarington, June 12 to 14, 2014.
Clarington Museums and Archives’ Canada Day Celebration on Tuesday,
July 1, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 37 Silver Street, Bowmanville.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
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5 Annual Doors Open Clarington, June 12 to 14, 2014.
Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Alfred Alldread Fire Station, Monday,
June, 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at 3333 Highway 2 in Newcastle.
Courtice Family Concerts in the Park Committee’s Concert Series on
Wednesday, July 9, Wednesday, July 30, and Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at
Tooley Mill Park.
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Clarington Board of Trade’s 11 Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday,
June 19, 2014 at the Newcastle Golf and Country Club.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
Clarington Older Adult Association’s (COAA) Annual Member Picnic on
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Visual Arts Centre.
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Clarington Board of Trade’s 11 Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday,
June 19, 2014 at the Newcastle Golf and Country Club.
Municipality of Clarington’s Staff Appreciation BBQ on Friday, June 20, 2014 at
the Bowmanville Cenotaph.
Relay for Life Fundraising Event on Friday, June 20, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m. on June 21, 2014 at Clarington Central High School.
COAA’s Summer Dinner and Entertainment on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an Elvis tribute artist.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event raised $10,000 in support of Bethesda House.
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MINUTES
Resolution #C-255-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council June 2, 2014, be approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster welcomed students, parents and the public to the presentation of the
Thirteenth Annual “Awards for Academic Excellence”. He advised the program was
developed in 2001 to recognize students from Clarington’s local elementary and
secondary schools. Mayor Foster indicated that local elementary and secondary
schools were asked to submit the name of a graduating student who, in their opinion,
has demonstrated academic excellence combined with a commitment to leadership
and community service.
Each student was presented with a personal framed certificate and as a further
commitment to Council’s recognition of local students, secondary students who are
being recognized received a cheque for $100.00 as a bursary to further their
educational pursuits.
Mayor Foster recognized the following students who could not be present due to
conflicting schedules and who will receive their awards during their graduation
ceremonies:
Jonas Marshall, Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Public School
Graham Cullen, Dr. Ross Tilley Public School
Gillian Fredericks, Harold Longworth Public School
Zoe Michanos, S.T. Worden Public School
Mayor Foster recognized the following elementary students and presented them with
a personal framed certificate:
Ashley Muir, Charles Bowman Public School
Danielle Porter, Courtice North Public School
Melissa Harris, Dr. Emily Stowes Public School
Terra Rae, Duke of Cambridge Public School
Emily Madore, Good Shepherd Elementary School
Avery Huxter, Holy Family Elementary School
Arden Innis, John M. James Public School
Jenna Witvoet, Knox Christian School
Dakoda Cluett, Lydia Trull Public School
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Clare Snider, M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School
Danielle Medina, Monsignor Leo Cleary Elementary School
Trinity Podrats, Mother Teresa Elementary School
Arnelle Douglas, St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School
Victoria Kunath, St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
Jacob Breen, St. Joseph’s Elementary School
Jacob Willems, The Pines Senior Public School
Abby McCallum, Vincent Massey Public School
Caylin Thorburn, Waverley Public School
The following Awards of Excellence are being presented to these secondary school
students:
Maggie Hutchinson, Bowmanville High School
Michael Jhoda, Clarington Central Secondary School
Sarah Muir, Clarke High School
Keith Cole, Courtice Secondary School
Victor Findlay, Durham Christian High School
Danielle Ciren, Holy Trinity Secondary School
Tyler Keating, St. Stephens Secondary School
RECESS
Resolution #C-256-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Committee recess for five minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 7:49 p.m.
Mayor Foster presented a certificate of recognition to Joe Caruana, Director of
Community Services, on behalf of the Community Services Department, for the
Department’s work on the Charter to Advance Affordable Recreation in Durham
Region.
DELEGATIONS
Gary Dalby, General Manager of Roy Nichols Motors, addressed Council concerning
Correspondence Item D – 2 - Opposition to Construction of Proposed Sidewalk on
South Side of Highway 2. Mr. Dalby requested a thorough review to determine
whether the sidewalk is warranted at this time.
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He cited the following reasons that the sidewalk should not be constructed:
A sidewalk already exists on the north side of the highway.
There has been no recent development on the south side which would
necessitate a sidewalk.
Subdivision pedestrian traffic currently is forced to cross Highway 2 at either
Trulls Road or Courtice Road intersection lights. A sidewalk on the south side
would result in persons crossing between the lights in an unsafe manner.
The area of the proposed new sidewalk has a stretch of undeveloped brush
land which puts pedestrians at risk.
The Region of Durham has plans to widen Highway 2 in the future, which would
result in reconstructing the proposed sidewalk.
The Maple Grove area, fronted by approximately 100 homes is in much greater
need of a sidewalk.
In conclusion, he asked that Council reconsider the need for a sidewalk at this time.
Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Correspondence I – 13, Air Quality in
Clarington. Ms. Bracken referenced a recent study performed on mice examining the
effects of air quality. She noted that 24 hours after exposure inflammation was
rampant and 270 days after exposure there was permanent damage. Ms. Bracken
stated that these findings added to the growing body of evidence that poor air quality
is linked to autism and other neurological disorders. She questioned the standards of
Clarington’s air quality and Clarington’s ability to protect children as it relates to the
problem with the levels at the Clarington incinerator. Ms. Bracken reminded Council
that the levels exceed that set by European jurisdictions. She cited a long term
research study from Harvard which indicated that pregnant women in areas with high
levels of air pollutants are more than twice as likely to have children with autism than
those with better air quality. Ms. Bracken stated that she is concerned that there is a
“perfect storm of pollutants” with the combination of the incinerator, St. Marys Cement,
Highway 401 and new Highway 407 connection. She urged Clarington Council to be
proactive and take action regarding particulate matter. Ms. Bracken expressed her
disappointment with Clarington’s Regional representatives, in voting on a motion
regarding increased monitoring of the incinerator stack. She added that she is also
concerned that Clarington Council voted down Councillor Neal’s motion regarding air
monitoring. Ms. Bracken urged Council to ask for more information to protect
Clarington’s children. She asked Council to take action in a timely manner and ask for
regular reports back to Council highlighting the reports, especially any malfunctions
and exceedances.
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COMMUNICATIONS
I - 1 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade Committee dated December 4, 2013,
February 19, and April 8, 2014
I - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated March 18, 2014
I - 3 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee
dated May 15, and June 5, 2014
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated June 4,
2014
I - 6 The Honourable Victor Oh, Senator – Ontario, advising that the first
Saturday in June has been proclaimed “National Health & Fitness Day” to
promote increased participation in physical activities and to encourage
Canadians to live healthier lifestyles.
I - 7 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 the project
Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be available for a 30-day public
review commencing May 29, 2014, at various locations including the
Municipality of Clarington, Municipal Clerk’s Department, the Clarington
Public Library – Newcastle and Bowmanville Branches, and the Wilmot
Creek Community; and, that letters will be sent to agencies and interested
parties on the project contact list and a notice has been published in the
Clarington This Week and the Northumberland Today to advise the public.
I - 8 Roger Saunders, Director, Strategic Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding for information, a copy of Report 2014-P-31 of the
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development regarding the
#CycleON Action Plan.
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I – 9 Gabriella Kalapos, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership, secretariat for
the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Clean Air Council, thanking
Council for the municipality’s contribution in forwarding the development,
implementation, monitoring and reporting of the GTHA Clean Air Council
Declaration on Clean Air and Climate Change actions and targets;
forwarding a copy of the Clean Air Council 2014 Progress Report which
highlights the collective achievements of the GTHA Clean Air Council; and,
forwarding a Certificate of Recognition acknowledging the Municipality’s
commitment to develop urban agricultural strategies that minimize barriers
and actively promote and support increased urban food production through
the Community Gardening Policy.
I - 10 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to Mayo Moran, Dean, University of Toronto
Faculty of Law, forwarding a copy of Report #2014-A-23 of the Chief
Administrative Officer, providing the Region’s response to the review of the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
I - 11 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to Brian Tuckey, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Building Industry and Land Development Association,
advising that on June 4, 2014, Regional Council adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Planning application processing fees:
“a) THAT the Region of Durham Tariff of Fees By-law for the processing of
planning applications be amended as described in Section 2 of Report
#2014-P-30 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic
Development, and that the Region’s new fee by-law come into effect on
July 1, 2014; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2014-P-30 be forwarded to the Area
Municipalities, the Conservation Authorities, and the Building Industry
and Land Development Association (BILD) for their information.”
I - 12 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, forwarding a copy of Regional By-law 31-2014,
being a by-law to implement the 2014 options for the Mandated Provincial
Business Protection Program (“capping”) and Regional By-law 32-2014,
being a by-law to establish a percentage by which tax decreases are
limited for 2014 in respect of properties in any property class subject to Part
IX of the Municipal Act, 2001.
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Resolution #C-257-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the communications I - 1 to I - 13 to be received for information be approved,
with the exception of Correspondence Items I - 4, and I – 13.
“CARRIED”
I - 4 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) dated
May 27, 2014
Resolution #C-258-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item I – 4, the Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) dated May 27, 2014, be received for information.
“CARRIED”
I – 13 Jim Richards expressing his profound concern regarding the current high
levels of air pollution in Clarington, particularly fine particulate matter, and
that continuous monitoring of all pollutants has not been insisted upon and
put in place as is done in Europe; advising of numerous studies connecting
air pollution to many major health problems and birth defects; and, voicing
his concern that Council has failed to protect the health of Clarington
citizens by their lack of action and failed campaign promises. Included in
the correspondence was the following link to a video addressing the link
between air pollution and health problems:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/air-pollution-linked-to-
autism-schizophrenia-in-new-study/29018/
Resolution #C-259-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item I – 13, from Jim Richards regarding his concern
regarding the current high levels of air pollution in Clarington, be received; and
THAT Staff be directed to write the Ministry of the Environment and request that, on
an ongoing basis, it gather and release any data it has from local sensors that it has or
has access to regarding the ambient air in Clarington.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE
MEETING”
(See following motions)
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Resolution #C-260-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-259-14 be amended by adding the following at the
end:
“THAT Clarington’s EFW-WAC representative be requested to report to Council
regarding all EFW-WAC meetings and specifically report on equipment
malfunctions and exceedances.”
“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-261-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-259-14 be amended by adding the following at the
end:
“THAT, an ambient air quality expert consultant, be engaged to assist
Clarington in determining the data to be collected.”
“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 √
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The foregoing Resolution #C-259-14 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 √
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Heila Pitter, Outreach Services Manager, Bethesda House, requesting
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permission to host the 10 Annual “Clarington Take Back the Night – Walk
for a Safer Community” to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014;
advising the walk is an international event symbolizing a way for women to
“reclaim” the streets after dark; forwarding details of the event
commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Royal Canadian Legion;
and, indicating that appropriate proof of insurance will be supplied.
(Approved provided the Organizer’s apply
for and obtain a road occupancy permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
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D – 3 Brian Crow, Producer, Republic Live Inc., requesting permission to hold a
fireworks display during the Boots and Hearts Music Festival in August;
and, advising that the organizers will ensure compliance with local fire
safety regulations.
(Approved provided the organizers obtain a
fireworks permit from the Municipal Law
Enforcement Division)
Resolution #C-262-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 and D - 3 be approved as per the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 2 Gary Dalby, General Manager, Roy Nichols Motors Limited, requesting
that the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Highway 2 in front
of Roy Nichols Motors Limited not proceed at this time; indicating the
sidewalk on the north side of Highway 2 gets little use, there is no
development between Trulls Road and Courtice Road that would make
use of the sidewalk, pedestrian safety would be impacted by installing a
sidewalk alongside a heavily treed area, and the Region has plans to
widen the road in the future; requesting the construction of the sidewalk be
delayed until the need can be justified; and, advising that should the
construction proceed, Roy Nichols Motors Limited will need time to have
the large Chevrolet sign in front of the business removed.
Resolution #C-263-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 2 and the delegation of Gary Dalby be referred to
the Director of Engineering Services, for a report to be considered at the July 7,
2014 Council meeting, regarding sidewalk usage and pedestrian safety when
crossing Highway 2 at areas other than at signalized intersections.
“CARRIED”
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D – 4 Janet McNeill, on behalf of Durham Nuclear Awareness (DNA),
expressing concern that the Region of Durham is unprepared to
adequately protect its citizens in the event of a major accident at the
Pickering or Darlington Nuclear Generating Stations; and, requesting
Council to take action to actively engage the citizens of Durham Region to
ensure that off-site nuclear emergency plans are designed to protect the
public in the event of a major accident, meet international best practices,
and be understood by the citizens of Durham Region.
Resolution #C-264-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D – 4 from Janet McNeill, on behalf of Durham Nuclear
Awareness (DNA), with respect to Emergency Planning in Durham Region, be
referred to the Durham Region Emergency Office (DEMO).
“CARRIED”
D - 5 Andrew Malcolm requesting an exemption to the requirements of the
fence by-law to permit the lattice privacy screen currently attached to his
fence; indicating that the privacy screen is required as the fence enclosing
their swimming pool does not offer any privacy due to the interior grade
being three feet higher than the exterior grade; and, forwarding a petition
signed by area residents who have no concerns with the privacy screen
that has been constructed at the rear and south side of the property.
Resolution #C-265-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 5 from Andrew Malcolm requesting an exemption to
the requirements of the fence by-law, be approved.
“CARRIED”
D - 6 John Bolognone, City Clerk, City of Kingston, advising Council that on
May 20, 2014, the City of Kingston adopted the following resolution
pertaining to the prohibition of Corporate and Union donations in elections:
“WHEREAS the City of Toronto has enacted By-law #1177-2009 to
prohibit all Corporate and Union donations in Toronto Municipal Elections;
and
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WHEREAS other Ontario Municipalities are not granted the same powers
to so adopt such rules of election finance under the Municipal Elections
Act, 2006;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Kingston request that
the Province of Ontario grant similar powers to all Ontario Municipalities
so that future Councils have the power to enact similar restrictions, should
they so choose; and
THAT copies of this motion be sent to AMO, all Ontario Municipalities over
40,000 residents; and after the current election, to the Ontario Premier,
Leaders of all parties, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and the Municipal
Affairs Critics of all Parties.”
Resolution #C-266-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence from John Bolognone, City Clerk, City of Kingston, with
respect to prohibition of Corporate and Union donations in elections, be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Brad Bowness, Director, Project Management and Chair, Community Liaison
Committee, Hydro One Networks Inc., providing an update on Hydro One’s
Clarington Transformer Station project; advising the Community Liaison
Committee met on June 5, 2014, providing an opportunity for productive
discussion and exchange of community questions and concerns with respect
to the design and construction phase of the project; indicating that Hydro One
recognizes that the community remains concerned with respect to water
quality and has proposed an initiative to select an independent third
party/expert consultant to be used as a resource by the community during the
project; forwarding a copy of a draft proposal to include a workshop phase, a
procurement phase and a post procurement phase; seeking the Municipality’s
assistance in executing the procurement process and hoping that Municipal
staff will attend and assist with developing the terms of reference; and,
advising that Hydro One will expand their private well monitoring program
following a request made from the community.
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Resolution #C-267-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
WHEREAS, in response to requests from the Municipality, Enniskillen Environmental
Association (EEA) and residents, Hydro One has provided a proposal to engage an
independent third party consultant to review and provide input on the hydro-geological
monitoring plan;
AND WHEREAS it will also be this consultant’s responsibility to interpret the data,
assist the community in understanding the potential effects of the project on the
surface water, ground water and deep aquifer, evaluate and provide feedback on
proposed mitigation measures and provide input to the Municipality of Clarington and
Hydro One as to how the monitoring plan is performing as part of the adaptive
management model being utilized;
AND WHEREAS Hydro One has recommended that this third party consultant be
retained by the Municipality of Clarington, at the expense of Hydro One, following the
Municipality’s procurement by-law and procedures;
AND WHEREAS Council is pleased to receive this proposal and acknowledges that it
signals a shift in how Hydro One wishes to approach projects in Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to work with the EEA,
residents, and agencies to assist Hydro One with the procurement of a third party
consultant as outlined in their proposal from Brad Bowness, Director of Project
Management, dated June 11, 2014.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 Brad Bowness, Director, Project Management and Chair, Community Liaison
Committee, Hydro One Networks Inc., requesting a temporary road
occupancy to permit Hydro One’s project team to access a section of
infrastructure to conduct a critical planned outage in July; indicating that the
temporary access would limit Hydro One to laying gravel on Townline Road
to facilitate trucks entering and exiting the site to allow for staging the site for
the outage; and, advising that the temporary road will be removed if required
by Council or once the preparatory work for the outage is complete.
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Resolution #C-268-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Staff work with Hydro One to provide a pre-construction temporary access to
the transformer site to facilitate a safe outage as scheduled in mid-July.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 Tim Tufts, Vice President, Orono Agricultural Society, requesting Council’s
support and a donation in the amount of $5,000 to the Orono Agricultural
Society for the upcoming Canada Day Fireworks display at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex.
Resolution #C-269-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Item D – 8 from Tim Tufts, Vice President, Orono Agricultural
Society’s, request for Council’s support and a donation of $5,000 for the upcoming
Canada Day Fireworks display at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report June 9, 2014
Resolution #C-270-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 9, 2014 be
approvedwith the exception of Items #6, #11, and #16.
,
“CARRIED”
Item #6
Resolution #C-271-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the segment of South Service Road west of Solina Road be renamed to
Megawatt Drive; and
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THAT the by-law for the renaming of “South Service Road” west of Solina Road be
forwarded to Council for adoption at such time as the renaming by-law for South
Services Road east of Solina Road, is adopted.
“CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE”:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Novak √
Mayor Foster √
Item #11
Resolution #C-272-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CLD-015-14 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to proceed to hire one new Part-Time Parking Officer; and
THAT the position be funded from the parking reserve fund.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-273-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Director of Community Services be directed to prepare a report, regarding
the possibility of providing space in Courtice, Newcastle and Orono for youth centres;
and
THAT the Fire House Youth Centre be consulted.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - June 16, 2014
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-274-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2014-066 to 2014-071
2014-066 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 100 to the Clarington Official Plan
2014-067 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle [2001544 Ontario Limited
(Halminen) & 289143 Ontario Limited (Freedman)]
2014-068 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Mark Abernethy,
James Abernethy and Tyler Smith)
2014-069 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Municipality of Clarington (Prestonvale Heights Limited)
2014-070 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Municipality of Clarington (562503 Ontario Ltd. and Honey Harbour Heights
Estates Ltd.)
2014-071 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)
(95 Wellington Street, Bowmanville); and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
“CARRIED”
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business considered in this Section of the Agenda.
Council Meeting Minutes _ 19 - June 16, 2014
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-275-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2014-072, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 16th day of June, 2014; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-276-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:36 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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