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Council Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2015
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 26, 2015, at 7:00 pm, in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Cooke led the meeting in prayer.
Roll Call
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor S. Cooke
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Deputy Chief, M. Berney
Director of Engineering Services, A. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Corporate Communications Officer, B. Radomski
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Municipal 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 Partner announced the following:
Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and
Dinner, January 27, 2015, 6:00 pm, Newcastle Community Hall
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - January 26, 2015
Councillor Woo announced the following:
Blood Donor Clinic, February 3, 2015, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Newcastle
Community Hall sponsored by Durham Masonic Lodge 66.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
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3 Annual Bowmanville Tackle Swap and Fishing Show, February 1, 2015,
10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Robby Burns Lunch, January 27, 2015, 11:30 am, Clarington Older Adult
Association
Clarington Eagles Junior “C” Hockey Regular Season Home Game against the
Port Perry Mojacks, January 30, 2015, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
“For the Love of Art: Mayor’s Gala for the Arts”, February, 7, 2015, 7:30 pm,
Clarington Public Library, Bowmanville Branch
Councillor Neal stated that he attended a fundraiser for the Bowmanville Hospital
Association at Chanterelle Bistro on January 25, 2015. The event raised $11,000 with
the food being donated by Chanterelles and the wine donated by Garden Street
Wealth Management.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
Cheque presentation by Sunrise Griddle to the Salvation Army,
January 30, 2015, 8:00 am, 39 Martin Road
Grand opening of One Love, One Dream Bridal Salon, 1415 Highway 2 in
Courtice, January 31, 2015, 11:00 am
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Entrance fee to the 3 Annual Bowmanville Tackle Swap and Fishing Show,
February 1, 2015, is $3.00 per family or donation of a non-perishable food item
Minutes
Resolution #C-025-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council January 12, 2015, be approved.
“Carried”
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - January 26, 2015
Presentations
Dietmar Reiner, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Projects, Ontario Power Generation
(OPG), addressed Council to provide an update on the Darlington Refurbishment
project. Mr. Reiner indicated that 2014 was a very successful year for Ontario Power
Generation and provided background information on the Corporation which produces
50% of Ontario’s electricity at a low cost. Mr. Reiner indicated that OPG is taking time
to build on lessons learned from other projects and will manage the refurbishment
project as a program, with three distinct three phases - initiation, execution
preparation and outage execution. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation,
Mr. Reiner provided an overview the scope of work for each phase; the project funding
strategy and off ramps; and, highlighted 2014 accomplishments with respect to the
reactor mock-up, negotiation of project agreements and awarding of contracts, design
modification requirements, the acceptance by the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission (CNSC) of the Global Assessment Report and Integrated Implementation
Plan, the judicial review of the Darlington Refurbishment Environmental Assessment
and the progress on the Darlington Refurbishment prerequisite projects. Mr. Reiner
confirmed that the estimate for the project is less than $10 billion dollars, not including
interest or future inflation costs. He stated OPG will be updating the cost estimate
later this year before the refurbishment work begins in fall of 2016. He indicated that
detailed reviews at key decision points ensure all tasks from the preceding phase are
completed before the next phase begins, that funding is only released at these points
and built-in off ramps provide opportunities to change course should the assumptions
change. Mr. Reiner highlighted the Darlington site and 18 safety improvement,
refurbishment and site infrastructure projects underway. He noted six projects directly
related to the refurbishment project and that other projects will allow for and support
the additional 25 to 30 years of service. Mr. Reiner acknowledged the partnership
OPG has with the Clarington Board of Trade and recognized Sheila Hall, Executive
Director, and Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer, Municipality of Clarington for
their support. Mr. Reiner noted that $1.5 billion has been invested to date. He
reviewed the reactor mock-up and training facility which will allow for training and
rehearsals in a real-life environment and for workers to perfect specific techniques
before they do any work on the actual reactor. Mr. Reiner indicated the OPG strives
to inform the community through update letters and project newsletters, continuously
conducts briefings with community groups and stakeholders, will be installing a
viewing room for visitors to see the facility and will hold another Open Doors Event in
2015. He noted OPG has submitted an application to renew the Darlington NGS
operating licence for the term 2015 to 2028 which will cover the refurbishment project
timeline and public hearings on the application will be held during the summer and fall
of 2015. Mr. Reiner reviewed the year ahead regarding the project implementation
and thanked Members of Council for their continued support.
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - January 26, 2015
Resolution #C-026-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the presentation of Dietmar Reiner, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Projects,
Ontario Power Generation, with respect to the Darlington Refurbishment Update, be
received with thanks.
“Carried”
Delegations
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
Communications
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated January 13, 2015.
I - 2 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
December 11, 2014.
Resolution #C-027-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the communications I - 1 and I - 2 to be received for information be approved.
“Carried”
Correspondence for Direction
Correspondence Item D – 4, was received as a hand-out.
D - 1 Jim Mitchell, Member, Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness, Durham
Region, requesting that the month of April 2015 be declared “Organ
and Tissue Donor Month” and requesting permission to raise the
group’s flag.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to
raise the Organ and Tissue Donor
Awareness, Durham Region’s flag)
D - 4 Ted Watson, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington,
commenting on the discussion document “Pollinator Health: A
Proposal for Enhancing Pollinator Health and Reducing the Use of
Neonicotinoid Pesticides in Ontario, EBR Registry No. 012-3068”.
(Comments endorsed)
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - January 26, 2015
Resolution #C-028-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Correspondence Item D - 1 and Hand-out Correspondence Item D - 4 be
approved as per the agenda.
“Carried”
D - 2 Susan Dickison, Communications Co-ordinator, Durham Region
Transit, advising that appointments to the Durham Region Transit
Advisory Committee (TAC) will be made by the Transit Executive
Committee in early 2015; advising that the Committee’s Terms of
Reference provide for each of the eight area municipalities to nominate
one public transit user representing transit stakeholder groups through
their use of DRT services and/or their participation in community
groups that access public transit service in Durham Region; forwarding
copies of two applications received from citizens within Clarington
interested in being appointed as Clarington’s community
representative on the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee;
and requesting Council’s resolution advising of the name of
Clarington’s nominee on or before February 10, 2015.
Resolution #C-029-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Bill Howes be nominated as the Municipality of Clarington’s community
representative on the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee.
“Carried”
D - 3 Kristin Robinson, writing further to the delegation of Wendy Bracken at
the January 12, 2015, Council meeting regarding EBR Posting #012-
1559 "Reducing Coal Use in Energy-Intensive Industries" and in
particular, the burning of alternative fuels at St. Marys Cement, and
Council’s direction to staff to submit comments; expressing concern
that Mayor Foster has suggested thatMartin Vroegh, employee of St.
Marys Cement assist in developing comments and that staff comments
will not be approved by Council; indicating she was shocked to learn
that Council had taken the position of supporting changes in
regulations without conducting its due diligence to determine whether
the proposal would result in lower carbon emissions; requesting to be
provided with a copy of the staff comments; and, questioning where
the comments would be posted so that other Clarington residents have
an opportunity to review them.
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - January 26, 2015
Resolution #C-030-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Correspondence Item D – 3 from Kristin Robinson, with respect to comments on
EBR Posting #012-1559 "Reducing Coal Use in Energy-Intensive Industries", be
received with thanks.
“Carried”
Committee Report(s)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report January 19, 2015
Resolution #C-031-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 19, 2015
be approved, with the exception of Items #4, #9, #1(b) and #19.
“Carried”
Item #4
Resolution #C-032-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the delegation of Lennis Trotter and Mike Chesson, regarding funding support for
the Children’s Safety Village, be received with thanks and referred to the 2015
Budget.
“Carried”
Item #9
Resolution #C-033-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-009-15 be received;
That the Zoning By-law amendment application, submitted by 2420643 Ontario Inc.,
be approved, as a temporary rezoning for a three-year period, as contained in
Attachment 1 to Report PSD-009-15;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-009-15 and Council’s decision; and
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - January 26, 2015
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-009-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“Motion Lost on the following recorded vote:”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Mayor Foster √
Resolution #C-034-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PSD-009-15 be received;
That the Zoning By-law amendment application, submitted by 2420643 Ontario Inc.,
be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-009-15;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-009-15 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-009-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“Carried”
Item #1(b)
Resolution #C-035-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report CLD-003-15 – New Smoke Free Ontario Legislation, be received for
information.
“Carried”
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - January 26, 2015
Item #19
Resolution #C-036-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That, as part of the Clerk’s report on the 2018 Municipal Elections, a flyer/handout be
prepared as an insert in the Candidate’s Information package for future elections
regarding safety on the campaign trail; and
That the insert be prepared with reference to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities’ candidate safety guidelines and in consultation with Durham Regional
Police Services.
“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-037-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-008 to 2015-014
2015-008 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the former Town of Newcastle (Former Newcastle Fire Hall, 247 King Avenue
East, Newcastle)
2015-009 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Municipality of Clarington (West Diamond Properties Inc.)
2015-010 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the former Town of Newcastle (2420643 Ontario Inc.)
2015-011 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public
highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to assume certain streets within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of
Clarington
2015-012 Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington
as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - January 26, 2015
2015-013 Being a By-law to amend Boulevard By-law 2013-066
2015-014 Being a By-law to appoint individuals as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Brian Percival) (83, 87, 90, 91, 94, 98, 102, 106, 120, 124,
128, 132 and 136 Aspen Springs Drive, 72 Martin Road, 243 King Street East,
144 Queen Street, 95 Wellington Street, Connell Lane from Unit 2 to Unit 95
and Farmstead Drive from Unit 2 to Unit 6, Bowmanville); 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.
Other Business
There was no Other Business considered under this Section of the Agenda
Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-038-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-015, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 26th day of January, 2015; and
That the said by-law be approved.
"Carried"
Adjournment
Resolution #C-039-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the meeti ng adjourn at 8:19 pm.
Carried
Mayor M nicipa d