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Home My WebLink About03/23/2015 Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2015 If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s Department at 905-623-3379. Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 23, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers. Councillor Partner 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 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 CommunicationsCoordinator, J. Stycuk Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir Municipal Clerk, A. Greentree Committee Coordinator, M. Chambers Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting. Announcements Councillor Neal announced the following:  Heart Symposium, Heart Attack Counter Attack on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:30AM to 2:00PM at the Faith United Church in Courtice. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - March 23, 2015 Councillor Partner announced the following:  The Gift of Art Drama Club Fundraiser, Kickstart Campaign, $5 Donations are being accepted. Please visit the website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/349582324/save-the-stage-door/posts  Orono Amateur Athletic Associations Hockey Registration for the 2015/2016 Season on Monday, March 23 and Thursday, March, 26, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Orono Arena.  Orono Amateur Athletic Associations Outdoor Soccer 2015 Season Registration on Monday, March 23 and Thursday, March, 26, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Orono Arena. Councillor Partner noted that the Orono Amateur Athletic Association is in need of volunteers for both of these organizations.  Brimacombe's Annual Puddle Jump on Sunday, March 29, 2015,. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the event begins at 11:00 AM.  Clarington Public Library’s Natural Landscaping Workshop “Greening Your Grounds” second of the two-part workshop on Monday, March 30, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.  Orono Town Hall, Breaking Bread for Afghan Women on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.  Orono Horticultural Society’s Think Spring Show on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Orono United Church at 7:30 PM.  Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority’s Maple Syrup Day on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please email info@grca.on.ca for more details.  , Hotel California, Eagles Tribute Band will be playing on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Newcastle Town Hall.  Applications are being accepted for Trees for Rural Roads Program until March 31, 2015, contact Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for applications for more information contact Kestrel Wraggett at 905-885-8173 or kwraggett@grca.on.ca Councillor Traill congratulated Sheila Crook of the Bowmanville Business and Professional Women’s Club on being one of the five Canadian women nominated to be named a United Nation Women-Empower Women Global Champion for Women's Economic Empowerment. Councillor Woo announced the following:  Concept Plan for Rickard Park in the Foster Creek Development on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Newcastle Public Library from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.  Lions Quest Canada Community Workshop on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Clarington Older Adults Centre. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - March 23, 2015 Councillor Hooper announced the following:  Bowmanville Eagles are playing in the Schmalz Cup Final on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex.  Baseline Community Centres’ Final Hurrah on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Baseline Community Centre.  Clarington Older Adults Association is co-hosting Scott Woods, Live Show Fiddling in the Key of Eh at the Hope Fellowship Church on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Girl’s Night Out in Downtown Bowmanville on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Mayor Foster announced the following:  Clarington Board of Trade’s Simply Social on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Seasons Clarington from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  National Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness on Thursday, March 26, 2015.  Clarington Older Adults Associations Annual General Meeting on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Clarington Beech Centre from12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Bowmanville Figure Skating Club’s Carnival on Sunday March 29, 2015 at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex at 1:00 PM. Trulls road Free Methodist Church’s Ribbon Cutting on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM. Minutes Resolution #C-094-15 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council March 2, 2015, be approved. Carried Presentations Mayor Foster presented a Certificate of Recognition to Aleena Luetchford in recognition of her receiving a Gold Medal Award for the 50m Butterfly at the Speedo Eastern Canadian Open. Mayor Foster presented a Certificate of Recognition toTim and Sharyn Sargent in recognition of receiving the “Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year” Award for Enniskillen Tops Grove 95-5E from Jersey Canada. Delegations There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - March 23, 2015 Communications I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board dated January 20, 2015. I - 2 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated January 23, 2015. I - 3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated February 12, 2015. Resolution #C-095-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the communications I - 1 to I - 3 to be received for information be approved. Carried Correspondence for Direction Correspondence Item D-8 and D-9 were received as a hand-out. D - 1 The Honourable Erin O’Toole, MP – Durham, requesting that the first Saturday in June (June 6, 2015), be proclaimed “National Health and Fitness Day” to increase awareness among Canadians of the significant benefits of physical activity and to encourage Canadians to increase their level of physical activity and participation in recreational sports and fitness activities. (Proclaimed) D - 3 William Stratton, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Labour Council, advising that on April 28, 2015, the Durham Region Labour Council will be observing the National Day of Mourning at Oshawa City Hall; advising in 1991, An Act Respecting a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace proclaimed April 28 of each year as a “National Day of Mourning”; requesting that April 28, 2015, be proclaimed as “Day of Mourning” and that flags be lowered, where possible, on Municipal Buildings in honour and remembrance of those killed at the workplace. An invitation was extended to all Members of Council to attend the Durham Region Labour Council ceremony. (Correspondence referred to Item 12 of Report #1) Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - March 23, 2015 D - 4 John Vogels and Laurel Gould, requesting an extension to July 1, 2015, for use of a house trailer as living quarters at 6040 Darlington Manvers Townline Road during construction of a new residential dwelling to replace their home which was destroyed by fire in February, 2014. (Extension to the use of a house trailer as temporary living quarters at 6040 Darlington Manvers Townline Road until July 1, 2015, approved subject to the signing of a further Letter of Undertaking) D - 5 Mayor Simpson, City of Quesnel, British Columbia, advising of the Ride Across Canada, a cross-country horseback journey to raise awareness of veterans in the community and the unique challenges they face; indicating the ride will commence in Victoria, B.C. on April 11, 2015, will stop in Clarington along the way, and will reach St. John’s, Newfoundland in November; requesting information regarding regulations, permits, by-laws and route suggestions and waiving of fees for any required permits; and, indicating that further information about the Ride Across Canada can be found on the Communities for Veterans Foundation website at http://www.communitiesforveterans.com/. (Correspondence referred to staff) D - 6 The Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, advising that applications are being accepted for the 2015 Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program, a program to recognize and foster the spirit of innovation that thrives in Ontario’s agricultural sector and encourages the development of rural communities, farms, agri-food processors and agri-food organizations by adding value to existing products, creating jobs and driving economic growth; forwarding the 2015 Program Guidebook and Application form providing details on eligibility, innovation categories, assessment criteria and the application and selection process; and, requesting Council to encourage outstanding agriculture and agri-food innovators to submit an application by 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2015. (Correspondence to be placed on the Municipal website) D - 7 Dan Caudle, President, Pride Durham Inc., advising that Pride Durham Inc. will be hosting their Annual Pride Celebrations in Durham Region between June 1 and June 7, 2015; requesting that the week be proclaimed “Pride Week”; and, requesting that the Pride Flag be raised for the week in support of Clarington being a welcoming and diverse community making LGBTQ constituents feel welcome. (Proclaimed and permission granted to raise the Pride Flag during June 1 to June 7, 2015) Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - March 23, 2015 D – 8 Kevin Tunney, Tunney Planning Inc., requesting that the applications submitted by 289143 Ontario Limited for proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to permit a 234 unit residential development (Files S-C-2012-0001 AND ZBA 2012-0008) tabled by the Council to the March 30, 2015, GPA meeting, be referred to the April 20, 2015, GPA meeting. (Files S-C-2012-0001 and ZBA2012-0008 referred to the April 20, 2015, GPA meeting) D - 9 Peggy Brain, forwarding comments on Report OPD-002-15 – Sidewalk Snow Removal and Clearing and expressing her disapproval of the Council’s decision; she feels that is it not the responsibility of the homeowners to clear the residential sidewalks and that the Municipality should be providing sidewalk snow clearing services for all of the sidewalks in the Municipality of Clarington. She feels that the homeowners without sidewalks are privileged and those who have sidewalks are forced to provide free labour for the Municipality. She feels the fines are unreasonable and provided several examples of residents who are unable to clear their sidewalks for various reasons and feels the homeowners with sidewalks are not treated with the same respect as those without sidewalks. (Motion to refer correspondence to Item 8 of Report #1) Resolution #C-096-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Correspondence Item D - 1 to Item D - 9 be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Item D-2. Carried D - 2 David J. Crome, Director of Planning Services, Municipality of Clarington, requesting that May 4, 2015, be proclaimed “School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day” in recognition of the valuable service and dedication to child safety provided by Clarington’s School Crossing Guards. Resolution #C-097-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That May 4, 2015, be proclaimed “School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day” in recognition of the valuable service and dedication to child safety provided by Clarington’s School Crossing Guards. Carried Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - March 23, 2015 Committee Report(s) Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 9, 2015 Resolution #C-098-15 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 9, 2015 be approved. Carried Staff Report(s) There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda. Unfinished Business There were no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda. By-Laws Resolution #C-099-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-020 to 2015-023 2015-020 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Sharon Melville) 2015-021 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Pollux Developments Inc.) 2015-022 Being a By-law to provide policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services 2015-023 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (K. D. Singh); 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. i Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - March 23, 2015 Other Business There was no Other Business considered under this Section of the Agenda. Confirming By-Law Resolution #C-100-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 231d day of March, 2015; and That the said by-law be approved. Carried Adjournment Resolution #C-101-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill That the meeting adjourn at 7:27 PM. Carried ? May L,�,/�_ tnici661 Clerk I i I I