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Council Meeting Minutes
December 15, 2014
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 15, 2014, at 7:00 pm, in
the Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor S. Cooke
Councillor R. Hooper, attended until 11:19 pm
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Manager of Operations, S. Brake, attended until 10:40 pm
Director of Engineering Services, A. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until
10:40 pm
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford, attended until 10:40 pm
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome, attended until 10:40 pm
Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid, attended until 9:31 pm
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano, attended until 10:40 pm
Corporate Communications Officer, B. Radomski, attended until
10:40 pm
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 10:40 pm
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended
until 10:40 pm
Municipal Clerk, A. Greentree
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item 6 of Report #1.
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Announcements
Councillor Partner announced the following:
New Year’s Eve events in Ward 4 - Progressive Euchre at the Kendal
Community Hall and Award-winning Elvis impersonator, Bruce Stewart at the
Orono Town Hall
Newtonville “Tree lighting” ceremony on December 15, 2014
Councillor Traill expressed appreciation to all on behalf of the Tyrone Community Hall
Board for the success of the “Breakfast with Santa” event on December 13, 2014, and
to the community partners at the Haydon Hall for posting the event.
Councillor Woo announced the following:
Clarington Board of Trade “Holiday Simply Social” on December 16, 2014,
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 1416 King Street East, Courtice
Volunteers are need to help St. Vincent de Paul prepare Christmas Hampers at
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, from
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Free skating events at the Newcastle Memorial Arena on December 22 and 29,
2014, and January 2, 2015, hosted by Tim Horton’s Newcastle
Councillor Cooke announced the following:
Clarington Board of Trade “Holiday Simply Social” on December 16, 2014,
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Meridian Credit Union in Courtice
“Trim the Tree” event at the Clarington Public Library, Courtice Branch,
December 16, 2014, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
Gifted musicians, David McEvoy and David Shewchuk performing a variety of
classical music on December 18, 2014, at Rehoboth Christian Reformed
Church, 7:30 pm
A shout-out to the Hampton Community Association for their “Breakfast With
Santa” event
Big Brothers Big Sisters Night with the Clarington Eagles raised $2,500
The Clarington Older Adult Association (COAA) has wrapped up their annual
events
Mayor Foster welcomed Steve Brake, Manager of Operations, who was attending
tonight’s meeting on behalf of Fred Horvath, Director of Operations. Mayor Foster
advised that delegation (e) Mario Veltri would not be addressing Council this evening.
Mayor Foster wished farewell to Consul General of China, Fang Li who is retiring.
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Mayor Foster announced the following:
th
15 Annual Polar Bear Swim, Newcastle Beach, January 1, 2015
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lake Road Extension, December 15, 2014
Mayor Foster extended best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Minutes
Resolution #C-370-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council September 29, 2014, be approved.
“Carried”
Resolution #C-371-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a special meeting of Council October 31, 2014, be approved.
“Carried”
Resolution #C-372-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a special meeting of Council November 28, 2014, be approved.
“Carried”
Resolution #C-373-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of the first meeting of Council December 1, 2014, be approved.
“Carried”
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Presentations
Mayor Foster presented Congratulatory Certificates to the following members of the
Darlington Fusion U16 Girls Soccer Team in recognition of their Provincial and
National Championship wins: Sierra Adey, Mackaylen Bickle, Alexandra Caputo,
Hannah Chau-Stacey, Erin Dicaire, Madison Foote, Lindsey Hoffman, Rhiannon
Kissel, Allison Lantagine, Emma Meadows, Sarah Norman-Minnis, Alicia Pallister and
Kristen Thompson. Also recognized, but not in attendance, were Emily Armstrong,
Sydney Carr, Sabryna Persaud and Breanna Whitney.
Mayor Foster presented a Congratulatory Certificate to Marilyn Morawetz in
recognition of her receipt of the A.K. Sculthrope Award for Advocacy from the
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
Steve Usher, SLR Consulting, addressed Council to present an interim report
regarding the peer review SLR Consulting has been undertaking on the Hydro One
Clarington Transformer Station project on behalf of the Municipality. Through use of a
PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Usher listed the documents reviewed including the 2007
ESR for the Enfield Transformer Station; the 2013 ESR for the Clarington Transformer
Station including the hydrogeologic and hydrologic appendix, submissions by G360,
the Region of Durham, the Municipality of Clarington, and the 2014 Ministry of the
Environment (MOE) approval and conditions; and, the 2014 Water Monitoring
Program and 2014 Baseline Monitoring Report. Mr. Usher indicated that to date, he
has met with residents, reviewed the reports listed, participated in the scoping of the
deep hole mandated by Clarington, attended the site on several occasions to observe
the drilling and logging of the core and met with Hydro One’s technical staff, at their
request. He advised that recently an application for a permit to take water was
submitted by Hydro One and he is expecting to review those documents on behalf of
the Municipality when they become available. Mr. Usher highlighted a site conceptual
geologic model on display describing soil types, the concept of groundwater flow and
aquifers, wells and aquitards. Mr. Usher reviewed preliminary conclusions indicating
that most shallow wells are unlikely to be affected; however, downhill shallow wells
must be protected. He also stated that deep Thorncliffe wells are unlikely to be
affected; site creeks fed by weathered Halton till must also be protected and the likely
presence of the Halton till infers the presence of the Mackinaw horizon. He stated that
the Mackinaw horizon is locally absent; however, it may be a groundwater pathway
but noted continuity and connectivity is not yet understood. Mr. Usher stated nine of
the 22 local wells are in this horizon but most are not downhill. Mr. Usher outlined
next steps to be undertaken. He stated he will be reviewing the Permit to Take Water
application, he will re-visit the site once there is a snowfall to focus on springs and
wetlands, he will meet with Hydro One to review the Stantec borehole logs and he will
review the proposed engineering measure in case of a spill. Mr. Usher acknowledged
that following the review a further report will be presented to Council.
Mr. Usher responded to questions from Members of Council.
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Delegations
Laura Vaillancourt, Ontario Philharmonic, addressed Council expressing appreciation
on behalf of the Ontario Philharmonic to Mayor Foster for his enthusiastic
endorsement of the Durham Region’s Mayor Gala, an event when the Mayors from all
the municipalities in the Region come together to support culture. Ms. Vaillancourt
stated the 2014 Gala netted $85,000 for the Ontario Philharmonic noting the 2015
Gala is scheduled to be held on October 2, 2015. Ms. Vaillancourt presented
Mayor Foster with a token of appreciation.
Clint Cole addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 9 - Clarington
Hydro One Transformer Station requesting Council to endorse a resolution to officially
invite the City of Toronto Council to assist Clarington in the crucial protection of the
ground source water supply on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM), which exists both in
Clarington and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and has been identified by the
Province to be environmentally protected. Mr. Cole acknowledged and thanked
Council for their support to date and for the collaborative effort of the Members of the
Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), municipal staff, Dr. Cherry and Group
360 and Dr. Gerber. Mr. Cole stated there is a lot going on geologically and
ecologically on the site, but that there are many questions to be answered. Mr. Cole
raised several points discussed by Mr. Usher in the previous presentation and
questioned the presence of coliform in private wells. He noted that none of the 22
wells were in close proximity to agricultural activities. Mr. Cole expressed concern
that no baseline testing of wells had been performed to test for bacteria. He also
expressed concern with the assumption that proper baseline testing of all four
seasons has been collected. Mr. Cole stated he feels it is incumbent to request a
moratorium on this project and to lobby the Ministry of the Environment to require
Hydro One Networks Inc. to do a bump-up assessment.
Resolution #C-374-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the delegation of Clint Cole be extended for two minutes.
“Carried”
Mr. Cole indicated that he had just been made aware that the application for the
Permit to Take Water from the site has a review period that is almost up and
expressed concern that residents are not receiving information in a timely manner. He
urged Council to help the EEA to lobby the Ministry of the Environment to slow the
project down until the proper data is received. Mr. Cole also requested Council to
pursue a water protection by-law with the Region of Durham in an effort to augment
existing policy and address gaps in Provincial legislation that leave residents
unprotected.
Mr. Cole responded to questions from Members of Council.
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Preet Khurana, Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association (SECRA) addressed
Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 11 - Clarington Wind Farm/Port Granby
Dust Management. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Khurana
expressed concern regarding the compatibility between the proposed Clarington Wind
Farm Project and the existing Port Granby project. Mr. Khurana referred to the study
entitled “Assessment of the Impact of Wind Turbine Operations at the Clarington Wind
Farm on Dust Management at the AECL Port Granby Site” prepared by Echologics
Engineering Limited, for Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., September 6, 2012, raising
questions and expressing concern with the findings of the study. Mr. Khurana noted
the effect of the wake has been studied at only one wind speed at the anemometer
height of 10m, the numbers for the wake velocity don’t fit back in and properly balance
the equation from which they came, the mainflow equation is incorrect by a multiplier
of four, the value used for the air density might not represent a worst case scenario,
the previous four concerns may also have distorted the results obtained through
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) carried out on a computer and the three
Lancaster Road Wind Turbines east of the Port Granby Project were excluded from
the Impact Assessment without actually performing detailed modelling on them.
Mr. Khurana indicated that he had hoped to submit his concerns to the Ministry of the
Environment (MOE) for consideration in their technical review of the Clarington Wind
Farm, prior to a decision; however, by the time he was in a position to raise concerns,
the application had already been approved. Mr. Khurana believes his concerns and
questions should prompt further review of the Impact Assessment study by Wind
Energy Experts. Mr. Khurana submitted a document he authored entitled “Concerns
for Consideration”, December 15, 2014.
Mr. Khurana responded to questions from Members of Council.
Gerry Mahoney, Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association (SECRA) addressed
Council concerning Correspondence Item D – 11 - Clarington Wind Farm/Port Granby
Dust Management. Mr. Mahoney indicated that he is aware of Mr. Khurana’s work
and supports his findings. He stated the issue is critical as the safety of area
residents depends on whether the turbines will have an effect. Mr. Mahoney
suggested the matter be brought to the attention of the Ministry of the Environment,
the AECL and the CNSC and requested that Council assist in having the information
reviewed. Mr. Mahoney indicated that he would also be bringing the matter to the
attention of Granville Anderson, MPP, Durham.
Prior to the meeting, Mario Veltri advised he would not be addressing Council this
evening.
Resolution #C-375-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Council recess for ten minutes.
“Carried”
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The meeting reconvened at 9:42 pm. All members of Council were in attendance
except Councillor Hooper.
Communications
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board dated September
16, 2014
I - 2 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade Committee dated September 28 and
October 8, 2014
I - 3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
October 9 and November 13, 2014
I - 4 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated October
16 and November 20, 2014
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated October 21 and
November 18, 2014
I - 6 Minutes of the Orono Arena Community Centre Board dated October 21,
2014
I - 7 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated November 11, 2014
I - 8 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
November 18, 2014
I - 9 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated
November 14, 2014
I - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated
June 19, September 18 and November 20, 2014
I - 11 Charlie Morison, Chair, Ontario Philharmonic and Mayor Steve Parish,
Town of Ajax, Mayor Terry Clayton, Township of Brock, Mayor Adrian
Foster, Municipality of Clarington, Mayor John Henry, City of Oshawa,
Mayor David Ryan, City of Pickering, Mayor Chuck Mercier, Township of
Scugog and Mayor Gerri-Lynn O’Connor, Uxbridge, writing to staff of the
Mayor’s Office expressing appreciation for the outstanding contribution to
the 2014 Durham Region Mayors’ Gala in support of the Ontario
Philharmonic (OP); advising this year’s gala netted $85,000 and has the
potential to increase gala revenue in excess of $100,000 by matching
funds offered through Business for the Arts; and, extending an invitation to
continue building cultural capacity at the 2015 Durham Region Mayors’
Gala supporting Ontario Philharmonic on October 2, 2015.
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Resolution #C-376-14
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the communications I - 1 to I - 11 to be received for information be approved.
“Carried”
Correspondence for Direction
D - 1 Barbara Clark, Durham Region Representative, Huntington Society of
Canada, requesting permission to host a “Walk to Cure Huntington
Disease” in May and to request that the month of May 2015 be
proclaimed “Huntington Disease Awareness Month” in Clarington.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Donald Igbokwe, Chair, Durham Region Multi-faith World Religion Day
Committee, extending an invitation to Members of Council to attend
World Religion Day, a community celebration of unity in diversity on
Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Durham Regional Headquarters; and,
requesting Council’s support in proclaiming “World Religion Day” on
January 18, 2015, and in promoting the event.
(Proclaimed and correspondence
forwarded to the Municipal Clerk to place
information on the Municipality’s website)
D - 3 Nathan Farrell, Environmental Planner, McIntosh Perry Consulting
Engineers (MPCE) advising that the pavement rehabilitation of portions
of Highway 401 and 35/115 within the Municipality Clarington did not
proceed as planned during the 2014 construction season and will now
proceed during the 2015 construction season; and, requesting an
exemption to Clarington’s Noise By-law on weekdays between 11:00 pm
and 7:00 am the next day and all day Saturday and Sunday for the period
May 19 to September 25, 2015.
(Exemption to the Municipality’s Noise
By-law on weekdays between 11:00 pm
and 7:00 am the next day and all day
Saturday and Sunday for the period
May 19 to September 25, 2015, approved)
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D - 4 Jo-Anne McFarland, Clarington Polar Bear Swim Committee, extending
an invitation to Mayor Foster and Members of Council to participate in the
15th Clarington Polar Bear Swim “Plunge for Life” to be held on January
1, 2015, at the Newcastle Beach to raise awareness of the urgent need
for organ and tissue donations and to raise funds for the Sick Kids
Foundation to be directed towards research for pediatric liver disease;
and, requesting Council’s approval for members of Clarington Fire
Station #2 to provide an Emergency Service presence at this community
event.
(Request approved)
D - 5 Denyse Newton, Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Durham
Region advising that January is National Alzheimer Awareness month
across Canada and requesting that January, 2015, be proclaimed
“Alzheimer Awareness Month” in Clarington and urging all citizens to
become more aware and educated concerning the far-reaching effects of
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
(Proclaimed)
D - 6 The Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
inviting Council to participate in two of Ontario’s volunteer recognition
programs for 2015: The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers presented
to volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24 for their actions and
dedication to improve the quality of life in their communities and beyond,
and the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards in recognition of continuous
years of service to a single community organization; advising that
nomination forms and additional information are available on the
Ministry’s website at www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards; and, indicating
the deadline for nominations is January 15 and January 25, 2015,
respectively.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk to place information on
the Municipal website)
D - 7 Linda and Dwight Bradley, advising that they are in the midst of
construction of two new dwelling units at 4433 and 4325 Rundle Road
which will not be ready for occupancy until March 31, 2015 and
requesting an extension to the temporary occupancy of dwellings at 4825
Rundle Road and 2075 Taunton Road until construction is complete and
occupancy permits are issued.
(Six month extension to the temporary
occupancy of the existing dwellings
approved, subject to the signing of a
further Letter of Undertaking for each
property)
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Resolution #C-377-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 7 be approved as per the Agenda.
“Carried”
Councillor Hooper re-entered the meeting.
D - 8 Ted Eng, Chair, Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee
(GTA AAC), advising that at the November meeting of the GTA AAC the
following motion was passed:
“THAT a letter be sent from the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action
Committee (GTA AAC) to the municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area
requesting that they try when possible to appoint a council member or
citizen representative from the agricultural community to their
Conservation Authority;
AND FURTHER THAT the letter be copied to the appropriate
Conservation Authorities.”
Resolution #C-378-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
THAT the resolution from the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee
(GTA AAC), with respect to appointments to Conservation Authorities, be received
for information.
“Carried”
D - 9 Clint Cole requesting that Council invite Toronto City Council to assist
with the protection of the ground source water supply on the Oak Ridges
Moraine as identified by the Province as environmentally protected;
indicating the natural water supply exists both in Clarington and across
the Greater Toronto Area (GTA); and, requesting that in future, municipal
leaders across the GTA collaborate with Provincial Members of
Parliament across the region to raise the bar for existing policy standards
that permit broad loopholes with respect to ground water protection
legislation before large scale infrastructure development causes any
further damage and future environmental risk to the vital ground source
drinking water supply.
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Resolution #C-379-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Correspondence Item D - 9 from Clint Cole be referred to the Drinking Water
Source Protection Committees for the CTC Source Protection Region (Credit
Valley/Toronto and Region/Central Lake Ontario) and the Trent Conservation
Coalition Source Protection Region (Ganaraska/Lower Trent/Ontonobee-
Peterborough/Kawartha-Halliburton, Crowe Valley).
“Carried”
D - 10 Robert Kipling, Secretary, Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region,
advising that the Board of Directors of the Kids’ Safety Village, a
miniature village providing safety instruction to primary grade students, is
embarking on a $700,000 fundraising campaign to refurbish and enlarge
the Kids’ Safety Village; requesting a $15,000 donation from all
municipalities in Durham Region; inviting Members of Council to visit their
website at www.durhamsafetyvillage.com to view activities and videos;
and, indicating that a Board Member would be pleased to attend a future
Council meeting to provide additional information and answer questions.
Resolution #C-380-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Correspondence Item D - 10 from Robert Kipling, Secretary, Kids’ Safety
Village of Durham Region, with respect to their fundraising campaign, be received
for information.
“Carried”
D - 11 Preet Khurana, Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association (SECRA),
expressing concern with newfound potential impacts of the Clarington
Wind Farm on the neighbouring Port Granby project which they believe
raise valid questions requiring further investigation by a wind energy
expert; and, indicating they have a proposal they believe may help
Council in the decision-making process leading up to a Renewable
Energy Approval (REA) appeal.
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Resolution #C-381-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Correspondence Item D - 11 from Preet Khurana, Southeast Clarington
Ratepayers Association (SECRA), be referred to the end of the Agenda to be
considered in conjunction with Confidential Report LGL-011-14.
“Carried”
D - 12 Tom Chervinsky, VP Campaigns, Canadians for Clean Prosperity,
advising that the Province is drafting legislation regarding producer
responsibility and Ontario’s recycling regime; requesting Council’s
assistance in ensuring the Province makes the right choices for Ontario
Municipalities and citizens by adopting a resolution to include the
principles of strong recycling targets, standards and enforcement,
producer responsibility for 100% of their product’s recycling costs and
producers to have flexibility as to how they meet recycling targets to
foster competition and innovation; and, forwarding a proposed resolution
for Council’s consideration:
“Whereas municipalities have no control over the form of municipal solid
waste that is generated from packing and products that enter their
jurisdiction;
Whereas municipal taxpayers bear more than 50% of the cost of waste
disposal and recycling of packaging and printed paper in the waste
stream, which products are increasingly complex, multi-material and
expensive to recycle, reclaim or dispose of;
Whereas the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has
committed to replacing the current waste diversion legislation, but has not
yet introduced replacement legislation to the legislature;
Whereas independent producer responsibility (IPR) provides that
producers be responsible for 100% of the costs of certain designated
wastes and have the flexibility to determine how IPR programs are
established, designed and operated;
Whereas municipalities should not have to bear the cost of managing the
disposal of these materials;
Whereas waste is a valuable resource;
Whereas IPR would provide considerable savings to the Municipality of
Clarington residents and grow the local economy as producers innovate
to reduce waste, develop more easily recyclable packaging and better
ways to collect and process it;
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Whereas increased recycling and reclamation could add 7,800 good,
high-quality jobs in Ontario and contribute more than $770 million every
year to Ontario’s economy;
Therefore Be It Resolved that the Municipality of Clarington calls on the
Ontario Government to introduce legislation to replace the Waste
Diversion Act with a system based on Individual Producer Responsibility,
ensuring that producers are responsible for 100% of the costs of
designated wastes and have the flexibility to determine how IPR
programs are established, designed and operated, in order to ensure
they meet strictly enforced targets.”
Resolution #C-382-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the proposed resolution from the Canadians for Clean Prosperity, with
respect to Individual Producer Responsibility, be endorsed.
“Carried”
Committee Report(s)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report December 8,
2014
Resolution #C-383-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of December 8, 2014
be approvedwith the exception of Item #6.
,
“Carried”
Councillor Hooper declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 6 of Report #1 as
he owns property in downtown Bowmanville and left the Council Chambers during
discussion and voting on this matter.
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Item #6
Resolution #C-384-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke
Whereas By-law 2014-059, Section 34 (3) allows that, Council, by resolution, may
designate an area or areas for a certain period to be exempt from the payment of
parking fees and any areas so designated shall be denoted by a parking meter cover
place over the meter; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the area in downtown Bowmanville regulated by
parking meters be designated as a Free Parking area effective immediately until
January 5, 2015.
“Carried”
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
Staff Report(s)
Report COD-019-14 - Confirmation of 1/3 Tax Free Allowance for Council
Compensation
Resolution #C-385-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report COD-019-14 be received.
That Council confirm the continued application of the one-third tax free allowance on
the local level remuneration for members of Council, as provided for in the Municipal
Act; and
That the by-law attached to Report COD-019-14 be approved.
“Carried”
Resolution #C-386-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT in accordance with 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting
be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with advice that is subject
to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 10:30 pm.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and no resolutions were
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passed.
Confidential Report LGL-011-14 – Clarington Wind Farm Renewable Energy Approval
Resolution #C-387-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report LGL-011-14 be received;
That staff be directed to negotiate a Road Users Agreement with Clarington Wind
Power (GP) Inc., as general partner for and on behalf of Clarington Wind Power LP,
(the “Company”), the Region of Durham and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited;
That the Company be advised that the position of the Municipality respecting the use
of any municipal roads including the unopened portion of the Lancaster Road road
allowance is as set out in the letter from the Director of Engineering Services to
Leader Resources Services Corp. dated July 20, 2012 and the letter from the
Municipal solicitor to legal counsel for Leader Resources Services Corp. dated
October 22, 2012;
That staff be directed to report back to Council on the results of the negotiations;
That the Port Hope Area Initiative and the CNSC be requested to review and formally
comment on the information presented by Preet Khurana on behalf of the South East
Clarington Ratepayers’ Association (SECRA) at the December 15, 2014 Council
meeting;
That the Port Hope Area Initiative and any delegations be advised of Council’s
decision; and
That staff be directed to appeal the Director’s Approval of Renewal Energy Approval
#8383-9R8PSW.
“Carried as Amended”
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-388-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-387-14 be amended in the last paragraph to delete
the words “directed to appeal” and insert the words “instructed to file an appeal and
seek further Council direction after the filing of the appeal of”.
“Carried”
Resolution # C-387-14 was then put to a vote and Carried as Amended.
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Resolution #C-389-14
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT in accordance with Section 10.12.34 of the Procedural By-law, the meeting be
extended until 11:30 pm.
“Carried”
Unfinished Business
Report CLD-030-14 – Veridian Appointments
Resolution #C-390-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT in accordance with 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting
be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with personal matters
about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
“Carried later in the meeting”
Councillor Neal rose on a Point of Order stating that only Peter Spratt should be
invited into the closed session. Councillor Neal subsequently withdrew his Point of
Order.
The foregoing Resolution #C-390-14 was then put to a vote and Carried.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 11:09 pm.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and no resolutions were
passed.
Resolution #C-391-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report CLD-030-14 be received;
That Brian Mountford be nominated as Clarington’s non-elected member of the
Veridian Corporation Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning January 1,
2015 and ending December 31, 2017.
“Motion lost”
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - December 15, 2014
Resolution #C-392-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report CLD-030-14 be received;
That Karen Fisher be nominated as Clarington’s non-elected member of the Veridian
Corporation Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2015 and
ending December 31, 2017.
“Carried”
Resolution #C-393-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report CLD-030-14 be received;
That Frank Stapleton be recommended to Veridian Corporation as Clarington’s non-
elected member of the Veridian Connections Inc. Board of Directors for a three-year
term beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017.
“Motion lost”
Resolution #C-394-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report CLD-030-14 be received;
That Brian Mountford be recommended to Veridian Corporation as Clarington’s non-
elected member of the Veridian Connections Inc. Board of Directors for a three-year
term beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017.
“Motion lost”
Resolution #C-395-14
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report CLD-030-14 be received;
That Steve deBoer be recommended to Veridian Corporation as Clarington’s non-
elected member of the Veridian Connections Inc. Board of Directors for a three-year
term beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017.
“Carried”
The foregoing resolutions C-391-14 to C-395-14, inclusive, have been corrected to
reflect a three year term ending date to be December 31, 2017 and not December 31,
2018.
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - December 15, 2014
Resolution #C-396-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the Mayor and Clerk, be authorized to execute the consent and waiver
agreement for this one term to implement the “additional non-elected director
proposal” in the event that Clarington’s non-elected director is selected as Chair or
Vice-Chair; and
That Brian Mountford be recommended as Clarington’s alternate non-elected
individual to the Veridian Connections Inc. Board of Directors in the event that a
Clarington non-elected Director is selected as either the Chair or Vice-Chair; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-030-14 be advised of Council’s
decision.
“Carried”
By-Laws
Resolution #C-397-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2014-120 to 2014-123.
2014-120 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2253 from
Part Lot Control
2014-121 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)
(1 and 5 Sidney Lane, Bowmanville)
2014-122 Being a By-law to provide for Civil Marriage Services to be offered by the
Municipality of Clarington
2014-123 Being a By-law to retain the 1/3 tax free allowance for Members of
Council for 2014-2018 Term of Council; and
That the said by-laws be approved.
“Carried”
Procedural Notice(s) of Motion
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
Council Meeting Minutes _ 19 - December 15, 2014
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Other Business
Resolution #C-398-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion
regarding infrastructure changes to Highway 401 off ramps.
"Motion lost"
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from
voting on the Confirming By-law and left meeting.
Confirming By-Law
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Resolution #C-399-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2014-124, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 15th day of December, 2014; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"Carried"
Adiournment
Resolution #C-400-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:20 pm.
Carried -
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