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Minutes of Meeting of June 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room, Clarington Public Library, Bowmanville
Present: Michael Patrick, Chair
Mike Dymarski
Suzanne Elston
Allan Hewitt
Lorraine Jones
Ian Kruis
Kerry Meydam
Kira Nowick
Regrets: Councillor Ron Hooper
Also Present: Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer
Linda Coutu, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
1. WELCOME
Chair Michael Patrick welcomed the Committee members to the meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2014
Moved by Suzanne Elston, seconded by Mike Dymarski
THAT the minutes of the June 5, 2014 meeting be approved.
CARRIED.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Curry Clifford advised that he and Ron Albright met with representatives of GO Transit
and Durham Region Transit. Based on their discussions, Curry added their response to
the Committee's three questions to the "Table of Input" and circulated the addition to the
committee members.
Goal (Question#1)
Their overall objective is to move to an integrated regional transportation network. GO's
plans are set out in the "Big Move"paper.
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Current State (Question#2)
Density (in residential, commercial and industrial development) is the key determinant
for Durham Region Transit planning — so Clarington's OP and TMP is critical in
determining the overall transit planning direction. In the meantime, DRT is working
from a five year service plan that has the status of"resource document".
A one fare system between GO and DRT and GO covering DRT routes recognizes
commuting patterns and illustrates how these two agencies work together to meet
community needs.
GO bus ridership demand on existing routes, including Hwy. #2, is continuously being
assessed and adjustments made to reflect demand with notice give to DRT to ensure
continuity of service, 3 —4 weeks' notice given to users, but notice not generally given to
municipalities. DRT changes are approved by Regional Council and generally,
depending on scale of the change, involve a Public Information meeting.
While the route for GO train service to Bowmanville has been determined and the
environmental assessment for it completed, it is us currently unfunded. Prioritization
across the entire GO system is determined by the Metrolinx Board that then seeks
Provincial government approval for projects to be added to the Province's 10 year capital
plan.
Proposed Actions (Question#3)
There was no response to this question.
4. DISCUSSION OF OVERALL APPROACH OF FINAL REPORT — SUGGESTED
WAY FORWARD
The Committee had a general discussion of the suggested way forward and agreed that
much of what needs to be achieved is already in progress but there is a need to
communicate better and prioritize. At the same time, there is a need to finalize the plans
(land-use and transportation) to realize the Committee's desired outcomes. The
Committee then discussed draft recommendations to advance this overall approach.
Curry agreed to provide a draft copy of the final report by Monday, June 23rd for
Committee's review prior to the next meeting on Wednesday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m.
5. DISCUSSION OF SUGGESTED STRUCTURE OF FINAL REPORT
The Committee members were in agreement as to the structure and outline of the final
report.
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6. DISCUSSION OF INPUT RECEIVED ON EACH OF THE NINE GOALS
There was a general discussion of the input received on each of the nine goals as well as a
discussion pertaining to common themes.
7. DISCUSSION OF ANY OTHER KEY DIRECTIONS TO CONSIDER IN
DEVELOPING THE FINAL REPORT
There was no further direction noted.
8. DISCUSSION OF LOGISTICS AND TIME FOR COMPLETING, APPROVING
AND PRESENTING THE FINAL REPORT
There was a brief discussion pertaining to submitting the final report at the July 7th
Council meeting or waiting until September 15th, after summer recess. Curry will speak
to the Chief Administrative Officer and request his input on this matter and advise the
Committee of the suggested direction.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Suzanne Elston, seconded by Ian Kruis
That the meeting adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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