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Council Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2015
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 9, 2015, at 7:00 pm, in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Hooper 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
Manager of Operations, S. Brake
Director of Engineering Services, A. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Corporate Communications Officer, B. Radomski, attended until
8:06 PM
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, 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 Woo announced the following:
Several updates from recent games and tournaments of the Newcastle Village
Minor Hockey Association
Newcastle Minor Hockey Association’s St. Paddy’s Day Dance on Saturday,
March 7, 2015 at 8:00 PM at the Newcastle Village Community Hall
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Councillor Hooper announced the following:
Clarington Older Adults’ Association’s National Purple Day Kick-off including an
Annual Pancake Eating Contest on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 between
7:30 AM and 9:00 AM at the Clarington Beech Centre
Barn Dance with Larry Adams and the Good Tymes Band on Saturday,
February 21, 2015 between 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM at the Clarington Beech
Centre
Grand Opening of Flight Centre store, located at 2379 Highway 2, Bowmanville,
on Friday, February 13, 2015 between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Councillor Partner announced the following:
Northumberland-Durham Interclub Skating Competition on Saturday,
February 7, 2015 at the Orono Arena
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Orono Figure Skating Club will be hosting their 67 Carnival on Saturday,
March 28, 2015 with two shows, at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM
Kendal Women’s Breakfast on Saturday, February 14, 2015
Kendal Lions Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 15, 2015
between 9:00 AM and 12:00 noon, with all proceeds going to the Kendal
Community Hall
Orono United Church “All You Can Eat” Pancake Supper on Tuesday,
February 17, 2015 between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Pathfinders Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in
Bowmanville
Mayor Foster announced the following:
“For the Love of Art: Mayor’s Gala for the Arts”, February, 7, 2015, 7:30 PM,
Clarington Public Library, Bowmanville Branch
Federation of Canadian Municipalities will be presenting the Municipality of
Clarington with a risk mitigation award from Frank Cowan Insurance on
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in London, ON
Winter Wonderlearn at the Clarington Public Library on February 16, 2014
Family Day activities will be taking place on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the
Clarington Museum and Archives as well as the Gift of Art in Newcastle
Regional Chair, Roger Anderson, will be giving the luncheon address at the
Clarington Board of Trade on Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Lions’ Club Elimination Draw on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 7:00 PM at
the Clarington Beech Centre
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Minutes
Resolution #C-040-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council January 26, 2015, be approved.
“Carried”
Presentations
There were no presentations scheduled for this meeting.
Delegations
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
Communications
Correspondence Items I - 8 and I - 9 were received as hand-outs.
I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
dated January 20, 2015.
I - 2 Minutes of the Orono Arena Community Centre Board dated January 27,
2015.
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
January 14, 2015.
I - 4 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
January 8, 2015.
I - 5 D. Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on January 21, 2015,
Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Municipal
Representatives on Drinking Water Source Protection Committees:
“a) That Joint Report #2015-J-1 be received for information; and
b) That a copy of Joint Report #2015-J-1 be forwarded to the Durham
Region local area municipalities for their information.”
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I - 6 D. Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to Brad Woodside, President, Federation
of Canadian Municipalities, advising that on January 21, 2015, Regional
Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Progress Report:
Community Climate Adaptation Plan, Phase 1: Assessment:
“a) That Joint Report #2015-J-3 of the Director of Corporate Policy and
Strategic Initiatives be endorsed;
b) That further work be undertaken on a Community Climate Adaptation
Plan consistent with the Next Steps outlined in Joint Report
#2015-J-3, subject to continued funding through the annual budget
process; and
c) That a copy of Joint Report #2015-J-3 be sent to the lower tier
municipalities, Durham Area MPs and MPPs, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for
their information.”
I - 7 Michael Blake, Planning and Economic Development Department,
Regional Municipality of Durham, advising nominations are being
accepted until February 27, 2015, for the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards, a
program established to recognize individual or group efforts in six award
categories that promote, preserve and enhance Durham’s natural
environment; forwarding a nomination form outlining the criteria and
nomination process; and, advising that examples that may assist with
nominations are available for viewing at www.durham.ca/deac.
I - 9 Andrea Kausel, Project Manager, Capstone Power Development,
advising that on January 30, 2015, the Ministry of Environment and
Climate Change (MOECC) issued a Renewable Energy Approval for the
ZEP Wind Farm Ganaraska project; forwarding a copy of the approval
document; and, advising the decision has been posted to the
Environmental Registry (EBR), registry number 012-0793,
http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/.
Resolution #C-041-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the communications I - 1 to I - 9 to be received for information be approved, with
the exception of Correspondence Item I - 8.
“Carried”
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I - 8 Dan Borowec, Chair, Nominating Committee, Durham College Board of
Governors, requesting Council’s assistance in the recruitment of three
members of the public to serve in a voluntary capacity as external
governors for a three-year term commencing September 1, 2015.
Resolution #C-042-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Correspondence Item I - 8, from Dan Borowec, Chair, Nominating Committee,
Durham College Board of Governors, with respect to recruitment of external
governors, be referred to staff to post on the website.
“Carried”
Correspondence for Direction
Correspondence Item D - 8 was received as a hand-out.
D - 1 Autism Ontario’s Raise the Flag Committee, requesting that April 2,
2015, be proclaimed “World Autism Awareness Day” and that the
Municipality raise Autism Ontario’s Flag to increase public awareness
about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the day-to-day issues faced
by people with autism and their families. Autism Ontario is requesting
the Municipality to register at http://bit.ly/MunRTF2015 before March 13,
2015, to participate in the campaign and to advise if a flag is required.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to
raise the Autism Ontario’s flag)
D - 2 Cheryl Green, Administrative and Event Facilitator, Regional Nephrology
and Diabetes Programs, Lakeridge Health, requesting that March 12,
2015, be proclaimed “World Kidney Day” to promote awareness of
kidney health.
(Proclaimed)
D - 3 Cathy Crick, Treasurer, Canadian Chiari Association, requesting that
September, 2015, be proclaimed “Chiari Awareness Month” to promote
awareness and education of Chiari Malformation, a serious neurological
condition of the brain, and to support those who suffer from Chiari; and,
extending an invitation to Members of Council to join a walk on
September 12, 2015, at the Heydenshore Pavilion in Whitby from
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
(Proclaimed)
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Resolution #C-043-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Correspondence Items D - 1 to Item D - 3 be approved as per the agenda.
“Carried”
D - 4 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre, requesting the installation of a sign at Longworth
Avenue and Scugog Road, promoting the location of Historic Downtown
Bowmanville.
Resolution #C-044-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the request from Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Centre, for the installation of a sign at Longworth Avenue
and Scugog Road be referred to staff for comments regarding the placement of the
sign.
“Carried”
D - 5 Denis Lemelin, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers
(CUPW), advising of major changes to public postal services through the
adoption of the Canada Post Plan, which will negatively impact seniors,
people with mobility issues, charities, small businesses and many other
people who rely on public postal services; advising CUPW wants the
federal government to reverse the Canada Post Plan; and, requesting
the Municipality to endorse the following resolution requesting support to
save Canada Post:
“Whereas Canada Post and the Conservatives are taking an axe to long-
treasured postal services – killing good jobs, eliminating door-to-door
delivery, drastically increasing postage rates and closing, downsizing
and reducing hours at post offices;
Whereas Canada Post did not properly consult on these changes,
effectively eliminating any opportunity for input from the people who will
be most affected; and
Whereas closing and downsizing post offices, reducing post office hours,
and eliminating door-to-door delivery will reduce service and eliminate
thousands of jobs in communities throughout our country.
Whereas Canada Post offers a public service that needs to be protected;
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Be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington write a letter to the
Minister responsible for Canada Post that calls on the government to
reverse the changes to services announced by Canada Post, and to look
instead for ways to increase service and revenues in areas such as
postal banking.
Be it further resolved that the Municipality of Clarington ask the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities to request that the federal
government consult with the public about what kind of postal service they
need before allowing Canada Post to make such major changes to public
postal service.
Resolution #C-045-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the resolution from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), with
respect to Saving Canada Post, be endorsed.
“Carried”
D - 6 Nicole Wellsbury, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, writing to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of
Canada, advising that on January 26, 2015, the Town of Ajax adopted
the following resolution pertaining to Canadian Infrastructure Partnership:
Whereas Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has called for a Canadian
Infrastructure Partnership with the objective of investing 5% of the Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) in infrastructure renewal; and,
Whereas Governments in Canada are currently investing 3 to 3.5% of
GDP annually in public infrastructure renewal; and,
Whereas this Partnership would strengthen the Federal Government’s
role in enhancing Canada’s Economic Union; and,
Whereas, with a Federal election taking place in 2015, Premier Wynne
has issued a challenge to all Federal parties and their leaders to tell
Canadians how they will build a stronger Economic Union across the
country, including what they will do to enhance Canada’s infrastructure
investments, and whether they are willing to enter into a new and
ongoing commitment with the provinces to empower Canada to be more
competitive and create more jobs and growth;
Now therefore be it resolved that Ajax Council endorses Premier
Wynne’s proposal and asks all municipalities in Durham Region to do the
same and advise their local MP and MPP of their support;
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And further, that notice of this resolution be circulated to the Region of
Durham and all Durham local municipalities, the Prime Minister and the
Premier, the Federal Minister of Finance, the Ontario Minister
Infrastructure, the MP and MPP representing Ajax, AMO, LUMCO,
CivicAction, FCM and the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade.”
Resolution #C-046-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the resolution from the Town of Ajax, with respect to Canadian Infrastructure
Partnership, be endorsed.
“Carried”
D - 7 Roger DeGannes, Head, Traffic Operations, Traffic Office, Ministry of
Transportation Ontario, (MTO), advising that MTO is seeking stakeholder
input on whether to consider changing the default speed limit for local
roads within urban areas; requesting the Municipality to provide
comments and/or complete an on-line questionnaire by February 27,
2015; advising that following the public comment period, MTO will host a
series of workshops to consult with municipalities and various
stakeholders; and, requesting the completion of the workshop reply form
on participation in future workshops.
Resolution #C-047-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Correspondence Item D - 7 from Roger DeGannes, Head, Traffic Operations,
Traffic Office, Ministry of Transportation Ontario, (MTO), with respect to
consultation on Ontario’s default speed limit, be referred to the Director of
Engineering to provide information to enable the Municipality to provide comments
and answer the questionnaire.
“Carried”
D - 8 Cheryl Bandel, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
requesting appointment of one Regional Council Member and 1 citizen
member to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee.
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Resolution #C-048-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Councillor Neal be appointed to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee as
Clarington’s Regional Council member; and
That the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised.
“Carried”
Committee Report(s)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report February 2, 2015
Resolution #C-049-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 2, 2015
be approved, with the exception of Items #5 and #2.
“Carried”
Item #5
Resolution #C-050-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report CLD-002-15 be received;
That Clarington Refreshment Vehicle By-law 2004-114, be repealed and the By-law
included as Attachment 1 to Report CLD-002-15, be approved with the addition of the
following:
“Section 2.13(3)Notwithstanding clause 1(a) above, the Municipal Clerk may
issue a licence for a period not exceeding 4 consecutive days if the owners or
operators of all eating establishments within 60 meters of the proposed location
of the refreshment vehicle consent to the issuance and all other requirements
for issuance have been met.”
“Appendix A – special event licence fee of $25.00 for those currently licensed in
Durham Region.”
That the amendments to the Clarington Municipal Peddlers By-law 2005-206,
proposed in the By-law as Attachment 2 to Report CLD-002-15, be approved;
That Staff be directed to pursue zoning refinements for refreshment vehicles as
detailed in Section 3.3 of Report CLD-002-15; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-002-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“Carried”
Item #2
Resolution #C-051-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the 2015 Mobile Sign Licence Appeal of David Stuckless be denied for one year
from the date of expiry of his last licence.
“Motion Lost”
Resolution #C-052-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the 2015 Mobile Sign Licence of David Stuckless be renewed with the proviso
that Mr. Stuckless sign a “last chance agreement” to the satisfaction of Staff; and
That, if there are any further violations, the licence will be revoked immediately.
“Carried”
Staff Report(s)
Confidential Report LGL-003-15 – ZEP Wind Farm Ganaraska Renewable Energy
Approval No. 1426-9RWTSS
Resolution #C-053-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
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:
litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board; and
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose.
“Carried”
The meeting reconvened in open session at 8:20 PM.
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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-054-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That LGL-003-15 be received; and
That Staff be directed to file an appeal regarding Renewable Energy Approval No.
1426-9RWTSS.
“Carried”
Unfinished Business
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
By-Laws
Resolution #C-055-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-016 and 2015-017
2015-016 Being a By-law to licence Refreshment Vehicles within the Municipality of
Clarington
2015-017 Being a By-law to amend By-Laws #2005-206, # 2014-020 and 2014-021; 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.
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Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-056-15
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Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-018, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 9t" day of February, 2015; and
That the said by-law be approved.
"Carried"
Adjournment
Resolution #C-057-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the meei adjourn at 8:28 pm.
f` "Carried"
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