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Council Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2015
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 27, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Woo led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
Roll Call
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor S. Cooke
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor W. Woo
Regrets: Councillor Traill
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Deputy Chief, M. Berney
Manager of Operations, S. Brake
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 Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano
Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid, attended until 7:43 PM
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
Councillor Neal indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect
to Items 14 and 31 of Report #1.
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Items 12, 17, 35 and 36 of Report #1.
Councillor Cooke indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item 32 of Report #1.
Councillor Partner indicated that she would be declaring a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item 27 of Report #1.
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Mayor Foster indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect to
Item 24 of Report #1.
Announcements
Councillor Neal announced the following five items:
He extended congratulations to the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association
for their efforts in cleaning up around Courtice.
He assisted with the clean-up of one of the trails in Courtice and also helped
with clean-up in Hampton.
May 7, 2015, Testing of Public Alerting System – Outdoor Siren Activation for
Ontario Power Generation
Clarington Older Adult Services Survey is available on-line, at all Municipal
Recreation facilities, the Beech Centre, Clarington Public Library branches and
various community locations. He encouraged seniors to participate in the
survey.
He extended congratulations to the Clarington Concert Band for presenting “A
Salute to the British Isles”.
Councillor Partner announced the following four events:
Rail Safety Week - April 27 to May 3, 2015
Orono 4T Seniors Annual Bake Sale and Luncheon, May 11, 2015, 11:00 AM
to 2:00 PM, Durham Seniors Complex, 200 Station Street, Orono
Evergreen Farm Equipment Open House, May 2, 2015, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Newcastle Lions Chicken BBQ, May 2, 2015, Newcastle Community Hall,
seatings at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Councillor Woo announced the following two events:
Roughley Insurance Brokers Ltd. Grand Opening, May 1, 2015, 1:00 PM to
3:00 PM, 160 Baseline Road East, Suite E-3
Clarington Green Gaels Home Opener, April 30, 2015, 7:45 PM, Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex
Councillor Hooper announced the following seven items:
Historic Downtown Bowmanville’s “Annual Maplefest and All that Jazz”, May 2,
2015, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Grand Opening of Clips and Crafts Dog and Cat Grooming, May 2, 2015,
10:00 AM, 16 Division Street
Grand Opening of Breanna’s Sweet Treats Bakery and Cupcake Shop,
April 29, 2015, 11:00 AM
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School presentation of “Much Ado About
Nothing”, April 30, May 1, 7 and 8, 2015, 7:30 PM
Clarington Safe Communities Committee Clean-up of downtown and Valleys
2000, May 9, 2015, 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon
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Public Information Presentation on Older Adult Strategy, May 6, 2015, 6:00 PM,
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Local hockey player, Josh Bailey of the New York Islanders will be competing
this evening against the Washington Capitals
Mayor Foster announced the following five items:
Blood Donor Clinic, April 29, 2015, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Youth and Community Leaders Dinner hosted by the Rotary Club of Courtice in
association with the Clarington Older Adult Association, May 2, 2015, 5:00 PM,
Courtice Community Complex
“No Love Lost Black Magic Art Sale and Auction”, May 2, 2015, 8:00 PM to
10:00 PM, Manantler Craft Brewing Co.
MS Walk, May 3, 2015, Opening Ceremonies - 9:15 AM, Garnet B. Rickard
Recreation Complex
Flag Raising Ceremony for the Huntington Disease Association, May 4, 2015,
9:00 AM
Minutes
Resolution #C-130-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council April 13, 2015, be approved.
Carried
Presentations
Steven Usher, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. addressed Council to provide an update
on activities for the Hydro One Clarington Transformer Station and to convey
preliminary findings of the peer review. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation,
Mr. Usher reiterated the objectives of the peer review in assisting Members of Council,
staff, stakeholders and members of the public in understanding complex, technical
documentation from Hydro One and others. He reviewed activities that have occurred
since December including continuing liaison with several members of the public,
Hydro One technical staff and their consultants and working through a variety of
technical issues. He noted that SLR has had the opportunity to review the Permit to
Take Water application and have provided comments through staff to the Ministry of
the Environment and Climate Change and have met with Ministry staff to discuss
concerns and to respond to technical questions. Mr. Usher provided an update on the
drilling of bore holes. He also indicated that their Ecologist has provided comments
on the ecology of the site. Mr. Usher stated he could also respond to any outstanding
questions Council may have on the rotosonic proposal. Mr. Usher reviewed the initial
conceptual geologic block model of the site developed in November and the site
conceptual geologic model developed after the deep hole and other holes have been
drilled and following examination of detailed technical information. He detailed the
pathways of the Mackinaw layer and discussed the existence of the Halton Till.
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Mr. Usher reiterated that the deep Thorncliffe Aquifer and the wells within it are
protected. He advised of the need to understand how the Till protects the shallow
wells in the Mackinaw layer. Mr. Usher concluded that the Environmental Assessment
(EA) could have been more detailed but noted that the basic premise and sense was
found there and that most of the answers SLR have received to questions asked on
behalf of the Municipality have been reassuring. Mr. Usher expressed concern that no
formal risk assessment was conducted but acknowledged that the assessment is
sometimes not done in this level of an EA. He noted that additional drilling has
backed up Hydro One’s assertion of safety but that there are outstanding questions
regarding the sand layer to the east of the site. He also stated that it is reassuring that
Hydro One has reached out to CLOCA and that the reclamation plan is one that
should work.
Steve Usher responded to questions from Members of Council.
Delegations
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
Communications
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
March 10, 2015.
I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated April 14, 2015.
I - 4 Jeany Barrett, Municipal Liaison, Newcastle’s of the World Steering
Committee, providing an update on the status of the Committee and its
accomplishments to date; advising of interest from several other
community members who would be willing to support the Committee;
and, indicating that the Committee would appreciate any help the
Municipality can provide to the initiative to invite representatives of
Newcastle’s of the World to the community in 2016.
I - 5 Ken Nash, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization
(NWMO) providing a copy of “Progress Through Collaboration”,
NWMO’s Annual Report for 2014 as well as a copy of “Implementing
Adaptive Phased Management 2015 to 2019, NWMO’s annual five-
year strategic plan and welcoming views on the contents of the Annual
Report and Implementation Plan.
Resolution #C-131-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the communications I - 1 to I - 5 to be received for information be approved, with
the exception of Correspondence Item I - 3.
Carried
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I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
April 1, 2015.
Resolution #C-132-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
April 1, 2015, be received for information.
Carried
Correspondence for Direction
D - 1 Councillor Wendy Partner requesting that May 8, 2015, be proclaimed
as “World Ovarian Cancer Day”, in an effort to create and raise
awareness about ovarian cancer and to build a sense of solidarity in
the fight against ovarian cancer.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Peter Hoekstra, Celebration Fireworks, requesting permission to host a
fireworks display on June 5, 2015, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex for the Clarington Rotary Rib Fest.
(Approved provided the Organizers
apply for and obtain a Fireworks
Permit from the Municipal Clerk’s
Department)
D - 3 Peter Hoekstra, Celebration Fireworks, requesting permission to host a
fireworks display on July 1, 2015, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex for the Clarington Canada Day Celebration.
(Approved provided the Organizers
apply for and obtain a Fireworks Permit
from the Municipal Clerk’s Department)
D - 4 Peter Hoekstra, Celebration Fireworks, requesting permission to host a
fireworks display on September 26, 2015, at 1979 Highway 2,
Courtice.
(Approved provided the Organizers
apply for and obtain a Fireworks Permit
from the Municipal Clerk’s Department)
D - 5 Paul Slemon, Route Manager, 2015 Terry Fox Run, advising this year
the 2015 Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, September 20,
2015 and requesting permission to hang the Terry Fox run/walk
banner at the west end of town at the bridge from August 29 to
September 20, 2015.
(Installation of banner approved and
Veridian to be advised)
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Resolution #C-133-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Correspondence Item D - 1 to Item D - 5 be approved as per the agenda.
Carried
D - 6 Suzanne Barnes, Valleys 2000, requesting the Municipality to consider
snow removal on the main trail in the Bowmanville Valley as it is a
major link for pedestrians travelling to and from the downtown, and as
such becomes compacted into ice/icy snow several inches thick
creating a safety concern; and, advising Valleys 2000 is unaware of
the winter usage of the Soper Creek Trail and will investigate and
potentially monitor the trail in the winter of 2015/16.
Resolution #C-134-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Correspondence Item D - 6 from Suzanne Barnes, Valleys 2000, with respect to
snow removal in the Bowmanville Valley, be referred to staff to prepare a report on the
cost of clearing snow on a per metre basis.
Carried
Committee Report(s)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 20, 2014
Resolution #C-135-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 20, 2015, be
approved, with the exception of Items #4, #12, #14, #17, #24, #26, #27, #31, #32,
#35, #36, #41, #44, and #45.
Carried
Item 4
Resolution #C-136-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD-024-15 be received;
That Council Resolution # C-172-14 (Attachment 3) granting G360 Group access to
Townline Road for the purpose of a deep borehole and providing a grant of $25,000 to
the University of Guelph be rescinded;
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That the Municipality of Clarington provide up to $25,000 to fund the joint proposal of
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, University of Guelph and McMaster
University (G360 Group) for their proposal “Hydrogeological Assessment of the South
Slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine” dated April 2, 2015 (Attachment 1);
That the project be funded with a transfer from the 2013 Donations Account to the
Consulting Reserve;
That Hydro One be requested to provide site access for the additional rotosonic
borehole and long term monitoring activities as outlined in the proposal in Attachment
1 to Report PSD-024-15;
That Steve Usher be requested to prepare a written report to the Enniskillen
Environmental Association based on his presentation of April 27, 2015; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-024-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
Councillor Neal stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 14 of Report #1 as he
he is working on a proposal with the Driftwood Theatre Group and Item 31 of Report
#1 as he is on the Board of Directors of Home Base Durham and left the Council
Chambers during discussion and voting on these matters.
Items #14 and #31
Resolution #C-137-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Grant Application #15-14, The Driftwood Theatre Group, be approved in the
amount of $1,500.00; and
That Grant Application #15-37, Home Base Durham, be approved in the amount of
$1,000.00.
Carried
Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
Councillor Hooper stated pecuniary interests with respect to Item 35 of Report #1 as
he is a founding member of the Concerts in the Park (Bowmanville) group, Item #36 of
Report #1 due to his involvement with the Orono Agricultural Society, Items #12 and
17 of Report #1 as his band has been booked to play at concerts in both Newtonville
and Newcastle. Councillor Hooper left the Council Chambers during discussion and
voting on these matters.
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Items #35 and #36
Resolution #C-138-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Sponsorship Application #15-S2, Concerts in the Park (Bowmanville), be
approved in the amount of $1,000.00; and
That Sponsorship Application #15-S3, Orono Agricultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $5,000.00.
Carried
Items #12 and #17
Resolution #C-139-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Grant Application #15-12, Music Night in the Park (Newtonville), be approved in
the amount of $1,000.00; and
That Grant Application #15-18, Newcastle Village Concerts, be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #C-140-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Grant Application #15-12, Music Night in the Park (Newtonville), be approved in
the amount of $1,000.00.
Carried
Resolution #C-141-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Grant Application #15-18, Newcastle Village Concerts, be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
Motion Lost
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Resolution #C-142-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Grant Application #15-18, Newcastle Village Concerts, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
Carried
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
Councillor Cooke stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 32 of Report #1 as
his father completed the application for the Bowmanville & District Navy League and
left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #32
Resolution #C-143-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Grant Application #15-38, Bowmanville & District Navy League, be approved in
the amount of $1,000.00.
Carried
Councillor Cooke returned to the meeting.
Councillor Partner stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 27 of Report #1 as
she is a Member of the Bethesda Cemetery Board and left the Council Chambers
during discussion and voting on this matter.
Resolution #C-144-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Grant Application #15-33, Bethesda Cemetery Board, be approved in the amount
of $750.00.
Carried
Councillor Partner returned to the meeting.
Mayor Foster stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 24 of Report #1 as he is
an associate member of the Lions Club of Courtice and left the Council Chambers
during discussion and voting on this matter.
Councillor Woo assumed the Chair.
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Item #24
Resolution #C-145-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Grant Application #15-29, Lions Club of Courtice, be denied.
Carried
Mayor Foster returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.
Item #26
Resolution #C-146-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Grant Application #15-31, The Gathering Place, be approved in the amount of
$1,500.00.
Carried
Item 41
Resolution #C-147-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
Whereas Resolution #GPA-241-15 was passed, directing staff to prepare a report on
various meeting schedules by June, 2015; and that staff consider holding Public
Meetings at 6:00 PM before the Council meetings;
And whereas a potential change to meeting schedules will impact any changes
proposed to be made to the existing Procedural By-law as a result of Report
CLD-006-15;
Now therefore be it resolved that Item #41 of Report #1, regarding the new procedural
by-law, be tabled pending consideration of the staff report regarding meeting
schedules.
Carried
Item 44
Resolution #C-148-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD-052-14 be received;
That Addendum to Report PSD-052-14 be received;
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That the application for the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by 289143
Ontario Limited to permit the development of 234 residential units be supported, with a
revision to reduce the maximum number of medium and high density units from 160 to
140 subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-052-14;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 289143 Ontario Limited
be approved as contained in Attachment 3 to Addendum to Report PSD-052-14;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect
to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-052-
14 and Council’s decision;
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-052-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision; and
That Report PSD-052-14 be referred back to staff to prepare a site diagram and report
back to the next Council meeting.
Motion lost
Item 44
Resolution #C-149-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report PSD-052-14 be received;
That Addendum to Report PSD-052-14 be received;
That the application for the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by 289143
Ontario Limited to permit the development of 234 residential units be supported, with a
revision to reduce the maximum number of medium and high density units from 160 to
140 subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-052-14;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 289143 Ontario Limited
be approved as contained in Attachment 3 to Addendum to Report PSD-052-14 with a
revision to section 15.4.38 c. vii) (a) of the by-law by reducing the minimum lot area
from 175 to 150 square metres for each townhouse unit;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect
to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved with a revision to section 15.4.38 c.
vii) (a) of the by-law by reducing the minimum lot area from 175 to 150 square metres
for each townhouse unit;
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That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-052-
14 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-052-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried 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 √
Item 45
Resolution #C-150-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That staff be directed to prepare a report on the costs and benefits of amalgamation of
fire services;
That the Chief consult with Chiefs of other Municipal Fire Departments in the Region
to determine where the feeling of majority of those municipalities are heading; and
That the Chief propose questions and comments to Council that should be included in
Council’s request to the study by the Region.
Carried
Staff Report(s)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
Unfinished Business
Resolution #C-151-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Jim Boate be nominated as Clarington’s 2015 Senior of the Year.
Motion Lost
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Resolution #C-152-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Margery Freethy be nominated as Clarington’s 2015 Senior of the Year.
Carried
By-Laws
By-law 2015-029 was withdrawn due to the tabling of Item #41 of Report #1.
Resolution #C-153-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-030 to 2015-033
2015-030 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (289143 Ontario Limited)
2015-031 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year, to
strike rates and levy taxes for Municipal purposes for the year 2015 and to
provide for the collection thereof
2015-032 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Sean Glover, Michael Van Hemmen, and Jason Campos)
(2800 Courtice Road, Courtice 571 Longworth Avenue and 253 Sprucewood
Crescent, Bowmanville)
2015-033 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2506 from
Part Lot Control; 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.
Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-154-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-034, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
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on the 27 day of April, 2015; and
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That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
Other Business
There was no Other Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
Adiournment
Resolution #C-155-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the meeting adjourn at 8:35 PM.
Carried
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