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Council Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2015
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 11, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Cooke 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 C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Facilities Manager, G. Acorn
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, A. Cannella
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
Community Development Programmer, J. Stycuk, attended until
7:30 PM
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
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 4 of Report #1.
Announcements
Councillor Traill announced the following two events:
Pirelli World Class Challenge, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Victoria Day
Speedfest Weekend, May 15, 16, 17, 2015
Bethesda House “Annual Spring Fling Dinner and Auction”, May 14, 2015,
Beech Centre
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Councillor Woo announced the following four items:
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10 Anniversary of the 177 Air Cadet Squadron Review, May 19, 2015, Orono
Arena
Public Information Centre for the GO Transit re-route options for the Village of
Newcastle, May 19, 2015, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Newcastle Public Library
Visual Arts Centre Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2015, 6:30 PM
National Public Works Week Open House, May 23, 2015, 10:00 AM to
3:00 PM, Oshawa/Whitby Depot, 1825 Conlin Road and Corbett Creek Water
Pollution Plant
Councillor Cooke announced that the Garden and Teddy Bear Picnic will be held at
the Bowmanville Museum on May 16, 2015, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Councillor Hooper announced the following five items:
Clarington Older Adult Association Variety Night Fundraiser, May 20, 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters “Spring Food and Wine Festival”, June 6, 2015,
12:00 noon to 5:00 PM, Newcastle Community Hall
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Lions Club of Bowmanville, 19 Annual Rubber Duck Derby, June 13, 2015,
9:30 AM, Bowmanville Creek Valley
Summerfest, featuring Historic Downtown Bowmanville’s Sidewalk Sale,
June 11 to 13, 2015
Councillor Hooper extended appreciation to the Rehoboth Christian Reformed
Church, Firehouse Youth Group, Volunteers, Durham Regional Police Service
and Clarington Emergency and Fire Services for the success of clean-up day
last weekend.
Councillor Neal announced a 600-name petition requesting the Province to fund the
GO Train to Courtice and Bowmanville by 2018 was presented to the Legislature by
Granville Anderson, MPP, Durham on May 7, 2015. He advised that signatures are
still being collected and that the petition will be available for signing at the Rotary
Ribfest.
Councillor Partner announced the following ten items:
Ontario Trillium Foundation General Information Session on New Investment
Strategies, May 27, 2015, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Council Chambers
Official launch of the Mobile Accessible Stage, June 5, 2015, Garnet B. Rickard
Recreation Complex, prior to the Pan Am Torch Run
She expressed appreciation to the volunteers who participated in the annual
compost day as part of Pitch-In Week
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce “Annual Home and Lifestyle Show”, May 24,
2015, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
She expressed appreciation to Larry Dickey and the Orono Horticultural Society
for the beautification project in Orono
Kate’s Place, in front of the Sears location in Newcastle, will be offering
breakfast, lunch and dinner
Newcastle Public School Fun Fair, June 4, 2015, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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15 Annual “Greek Night”, June 6, 2015, Newcastle Community Hall, 6:00 PM
Kirby United Church Book and Craft Sale, every Saturday from 10:00 AM to
3:00 PM
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5Annual “In the Face of an Angel” Golf for Ovarian Cancer Tournament, in
memory of her mother Bernice, May 31, 2015. To date, $39,150 has been
raised in support of ovarian cancer research.
Minutes
Resolution #C-156-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council April 27, 2015, be approved.
Carried
Presentations
Mayor Foster advised that Susan Laing was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
Mayor Foster presented cheques in the amount of $14,995.91 each to John Blackburn
and Gary Blake, A Gift of Art, and James Campbell and Craig Ryan, Visual Arts
Centre of Clarington, representing the proceeds of the Mayor’s Gala – “For the Love
of Art”. Mayor Foster was presented with a hand-crafted bowl created by Lela
Filipovski, at the Mayor’s Gala.
Mayor Foster presented a Congratulatory Certificate to Sheila Crook in recognition of
her nomination as a Global Community Champion for Women’s Economic
Empowerment.
Delegations
Eric Bowman, Vice-Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, addressed
Council concerning Item 3 of Report #1 and Correspondence Item D – 6 - Report
PSD-026-15 - Co-ordinated Provincial Review of the Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe; Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and
Niagara Escarpment Plan Part 1 - Comments on Growing the Greenbelt for the
Agricultural System. Mr. Bowman referred to correspondence from Brenda Metcalf,
suggesting that farmland between Bowmanville and Newcastle be included in the
Greenbelt. He stated that Clarington has some of the best farmland in Ontario noting
that three out of four years, Clarington farmers have won awards for corn and
soybean production. Mr. Bowman indicated that he was available to respond to
questions.
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Communications
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board dated February 17
and March 17, 2015.
I - 2 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated April 9,
2015.
I - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated April 16,
2015.
I - 4 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 21,
2015.
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 21, 2015.
I - 6 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
February 10, 2015.
I - 7 Pierre Yelle, Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal, Field and Advisory Services,
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Office of the Fire
Marshal and Emergency Management, advising of legislative requirements
pertaining to vulnerable occupancies and confirming that the Municipality
has achieved annual compliance with the new regulations and Fire Marshal
directives intended to improve fire safety in vulnerable occupancies.
I - 8 D. Bowen, AMCT, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham advising Council that on April 22, 2015, Regional
Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) Terms of Reference, 2014 Annual
Report and 2015 Workplan:
“a) That Report #2015-P-22 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received as the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee’s 2014 Annual Report;
b) That the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2015 Workplan be
approved, as outlined in Attachment 1 to Report #2015-P-22 of the
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development; and
c) That a copy of Report #2015-P-22 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be forwarded to the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee, the Durham Federation of Agriculture, the GTA
Agricultural Action Committee, the Golden Horseshoe Food and
Farming Alliance and the area municipalities.”
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I - 9 D. Bowen, AMCT, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham advising Council that on April 22, 2015, Regional
Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) 2014 Annual Report and 2015
Workplan:
“a) That Report #2015-P-23 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received as the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee’s Annual Report on its activities in 2014;
b) That the 2015 Durham Environmental Advisory Committee Workplan be
approved, as outlined in Attachment 1 to Report #2015-P-23 of the
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development; and
c) That a copy of Report #2015-P-23 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be forwarded to the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee and the area municipalities.”
I - 10 D. Bowen, AMCT, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham advising Council that on April 22, 2015, Regional
Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Durham Trail Co-
Ordinating Committee (DTCC) 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Workplan:
“a) That Report #2015-P-24 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be received as the Durham Trail Co-ordinating
Committee’s annual report on its activities in 2014;
b) That the 2015 Durham Trail Co-ordinating Committee Workplan as
outlined in Attachment 1 to Report #2015-P-24 of the Commissioner of
Planning and Economic Development, be approved; and
c) That a copy of Report #2015-P-24 of the Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development be forwarded to the Durham Trail Co-ordinating
Committee and the area municipalities.”
I - 11 Debi Wilcox, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising Council that on April 20,
2015, the Town of Whitby adopted the following resolution pertaining to an
update on Multi-Residential Battery Recycling Pilot:
“1. That Council receive report PW22-15 “Update on Multi-Residential
Battery Recycling Pilot” for information;
2. That Council endorse the multi-residential battery recycling program at
actively participating apartment buildings. For buildings with low
participation levels, staff recommend directing residents to take their
batteries to a drop-off location at a Town facility; and
3. That a copy of Public Works Department Report PW-22-15, regarding
the “Update on Multi-Residential Battery Recycling Pilot” be forwarded
to the Region of Durham and the Area Municipalities.”
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I - 12 D. Bowen, AMCT, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier
of Ontario, advising that on April 22, 2015, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to an Update on Energy Planning and Energy
Sector Initiatives in Durham Region:
a) That Regional Council reconfirms that Durham Region is a willing and
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supportive host for the existing nuclear generating stations at Darlington
and Pickering and the potential new nuclear development at the
Darlington site;
b) That Regional Council reiterates to Ontario Power Generation, the
Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the federal government,
the Region's strong opposition to the long-term storage of used nuclear
fuel and other nuclear wastes at the nuclear generating stations in
Durham Region;
c) That Regional Council encourages the federal government and Nuclear
Waste Management Organization to expedite the process of finding a
permanent storage solution for all of Canada's nuclear waste;
d) That Regional Council commends the federal government for passing
the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act 2015, updating the
compensation available to host communities in the event of a nuclear
incident;
e) That the Region encourages the federal and provincial governments to
recognize that Canada's nuclear energy expertise should be developed
as a key strategic asset which offers the opportunity to achieve both
economic growth and climate change targets;
f) That as the Province renews Ontario's Climate Change plan for
reducing greenhouse gases, the Region encourages the Province to
consider how new nuclear development at Darlington could support a
carbon neutral Ontario in future, by making clean electricity available to
replace fossil fuels in transportation and heating;
g) That in the review of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe, the Province be requested to formally recognize that
Durham Region's land base is restricted by Ontario's energy
infrastructure, including major hydro transmission corridors and land
associated with and surrounding nuclear generating plants; and
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h) That the Region forwards a copy of Joint Report #2015-J-21 to the
Ministers of the Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada,
the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Premier of Ontario,
Minister of Energy, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Independent Energy System Operator, Ontario Power Generation, the
Canada Association of Nuclear Host Communities, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, Durham Nuclear Health Committee, Durham
MPs, Durham MPPs, and Durham area municipalities."
I - 13 D. Bowen, AMCT, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, writing to the Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of
the Environment and Climate Change, advising that on April 22, 2015,
Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Region
of Durham’s Comments on Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper:
a) That the following recommendations to the Province be endorsed as a
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Regional response to EBR 012-3452, along with providing the specific
responses to Discussion Paper questions posed by the Province as
included in Attachment #2 to Joint Report #2015-J-20:
i) That the Regional Municipality of Durham supports the Ontario
Government's proactive approach to climate change mitigation and
adaptation and welcomes the recent focus on reinvigorating
Ontario's strategy on climate change and developing a Five-Year
Climate Action Plan;
ii) That the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and
other provincial ministries are encouraged to collaborate with the
Region of Durham and other municipalities as new avenues to
demonstrate climate leadership in Ontario are explored, proposed
and/or implemented;
iii) That without diminishing the important focus on mitigation, more
emphasis on climate adaptation and resilience measures is
required at all levels of government;
iv) That Provincial climate change actions and policies should not
result in the need for additional funding by municipalities.
Therefore, consistent with the approach that the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is developing, the Government of
Ontario should plan to create dedicated funding to assist local
governments with the task of adapting infrastructure and services
to the new climate realities in Ontario;
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v) That in developing and implementing emissions pricing
mechanisms and/or related policies, irrespective of the mechanism
selected, the Province's decisions should be based on sound,
integrated environmental and energy policies and evidence-based
technical, economic and financial analysis to ensure the most
effective and efficient solutions, smart and sustainable investment
decisions and the minimization of opportunity costs;
vi) That any changes to carbon accounting and reporting
requirements, related frameworks or other compliance
requirements should be designed and implemented with a view to
harmonization of related processes and requirements, avoiding
administrative redundancy wherever possible and recognize
municipal actions to date;
vii) That food security should also be considered as part of the
Province's development of a climate change strategy to address
potential health and nutrition related risks, including nutritional
inadequacies; low birth weight; increased risk of infections and
chronic diseases; and increased difficulties managing various
health risks; and
viii) That a copy of Joint Report #2015-J-20 be forwarded to the
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, the eight local
area municipalities in Durham Region; and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)."
Resolution #C-157-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the communications I - 1 to I - 13 to be received for information be approved.
Carried
Correspondence for Direction
Correspondence Items D - 8 to D - 12 were received as Hand-outs.
D - 1 Laura Mountjoy, Executive Director, The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre,
requesting that November 14, 2015, be proclaimed “World Diabetes Day”
and that the month of November be proclaimed “Type 1 Diabetes
Awareness Month”, to raise awareness and advocacy of this often
misunderstood disease and to raise funds to allow the Charles H. Best
Diabetes Centre to continue offering one-of-a-kind support.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 2 The Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
advising that nominations are being accepted for the Ontario Medal for
Good Citizenship, an award established in 1973 to honour Ontarians who,
through exceptional, long-term efforts, have made outstanding
contributions to community life; indicating that nomination forms are
available on-line by visiting the Ministry’s website at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards or by calling 1-877-832-8622; and,
encouraging members of the public to nominate a deserving citizen in the
community. The deadline for receipt of nominations is July 17, 2015.
(Information to be posted on the
Municipality’s Website)
D - 3 Prithi Yelaja, Communications Specialist, The College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Ontario, advising of the Council Award, an award honouring
outstanding physicians whose performance, based on eight “physician
roles”, identified by Educating Future Physicians of Ontario is outstanding
and comes closest to society’s vision of an ideal physician; forwarding
information on the selection criteria and a nomination form; and, indicating
the deadline for receipt of nominations is October 1, 2015.
(Information to be posted on the
Municipality’s Website)
D - 4 D. Bowen, AMCT, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services,
Regional Municipality of Durham, writing to the Honourable Madeleine
Meilleur, Ministry of the Attorney General, advising that on April 22, 2015,
Regional Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to Ministry of
the Attorney General – Provincial Offences Act Consultation Paper –
“Exploring an online Administrative Monetary Penalty System for
infractions of provincial statutes and municipal laws in Ontario”:
“a) That the following recommendations be forwarded to the Ministry of
the Attorney General as Durham Region’s response to the ‘Exploring
an online Administrative Monetary Penalty System for infractions of
provincial statutes and municipal laws in Ontario’, Consultation
Paper, including:
i) That the Region is supportive, in principle, of examining the
removal of Part II offences from the Provincial Offences Act
(POA) in favour of an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP)
system, subject to substantive additional consultation with all
affected stakeholders in order to ensure that the appropriate
processes and infrastructure are in place to support the change;
ii) That the Region does not support, the removal of any strict
liability or ‘mens rea’ Part I offences from the POA in favour of
an AMP system;
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iii) That the Region supports a study on how the existing POA
system and structure can be refined, simplified and enhanced
through the use of technology with a view to making it more
accessible and efficient, having regard to the recommendations
in the Law Commission’s report;
iv) That consideration of any reform to the POA system or use of
AMPs for matters currently addressed under Part I must protect
the ability of a citizen to appear in person and make full answer
and defence to an infraction, including consideration of a due
diligence defence;
v) That as a guiding principle, the design, implementation and
administration of an AMP system should not result in an
additional administrative cost for municipalities as a result of
parallel systems and processes;
vi) That it is recommended that consideration be given as to how
the existing resources dedicated to the administration of POA
Court matters within each judicial district could be best utilized
for the operation of any proposed AMP regime rather than
creating a new structure; and
b) That a copy of Report #2015-A-12 of the Commissioner of Corporate
Services be forwarded to the Ministry of the Attorney General,
Durham’s area municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario.”
(Endorsed)
D - 5 Joy Vaneyk, Chair, Tyrone Community Centre Board of Directors, advising
of the appointment of the 2015 Tyrone Community Centre Board of
Directors as follows:
Joy Vaneyk, Chair
Larry Quinney, Vice-Chair
Cecile Bowers, Secretary
Joanne Skinner, Treasurer
Corrine Van de Grootevheen, Booking Agent/Rental Contact
Laurie Lafrance, Member
Paul Rowan, Member
Dave Taylor, Member
Claude Godin, Member
Ed Wilson, Member
Walter Loveridge, Member
(Appointments to the 2015 Tyrone
Community Centre Board of Directors
approved)
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D - 6 Brenda Metcalf, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington,
writing in support of Report PSD-026-15 regarding the co-ordinated
Provincial Review of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Niagara
Escarpment Plan Part 1 and the comments on the Greenbelt for the
Agricultural System; questioning why the agricultural lands surrounding
Bowmanville and Newcastle were not protected; indicating that Committee
members have been recommending distinct boundaries and buffers
between agricultural and urban lands; and, advising that the support of
Council in seeking to have scientifically based decision-making on what
lands should be included in the Greenbelt is appreciated.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 3 of Report #1)
D - 10 Kevin Anyan, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission to place
a banner on Veridian’s poles located to the west of the railway overpass in
Bowmanville from May 25 to June 7, 2015, to advertise the Annual Rockin’
Rotary Ribfest taking place June 5 to June 7, 2015.
(Installation of banner approved and
Veridian to be to advised)
D - 11 Heila Pitter, Outreach Services Manager, Bethesda House, advising of the
7th annual men’s walk against domestic violence “Walk-A-Mile in her
Shoes” on June 13, 2015; and requesting permission to place a banner on
Veridian’s poles located to the west of the railway overpass in
Bowmanville from June 8 to June 14, 2015.
(Installation of banner approved and
Veridian to be to advised)
D - 12 Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington requesting
that the week of May 31 to June 6, 2015, be proclaimed “National Access
Awareness Week” to assist with promoting the importance of accessibility
awareness and an inclusive barrier-free community.
(Proclaimed)
Resolution #C-158-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Correspondence Item D - 1 to Item D - 6 and Hand-out Correspondence Items
D - 10, D - 11 and D - 12 be approved as per the agenda.
Carried
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D - 7 Dale Leaitch, advising he does not have enough space in his two-car
driveway to park his family vehicles and requesting an exemption to the
policy to increase a curb cut to allow for easier access to his driveway.
Resolution #C-159-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the request from Dale Leaitch for an exemption to the policy regarding curb
cuts be referred to staff for a report to the next General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #C-160-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Correspondence Item D – 7 from Dale Leaitch, with respect to an exemption to
the policy regarding curb cuts, be received for information; and
That Mr. Leaitch be advised that Council supports the existing policy.
Carried
D - 8 Nicole Wellsbury, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising Council that on April 27, 2015, the Town of Ajax adopted
the following resolution pertaining to the David Suzuki Foundation Blue
Dot Movement:
“1. That the Town of Ajax Declaration for The Right to a Healthy
Environment, contained in Attachment No. 1 to this Report, to support
the David Suzuki Foundation’s Blue Dot Movement by recognizing the
right for all Ajax citizens’ to live in a healthy environment be endorsed;
and,
2. That the Town of Ajax Declaration for The Right to a Healthy
Environment and this Report, supporting the Blue Dot Movement’s call
for all levels of government to recognize that all people have the right
to live in a healthy environment, be sent to the Prime Minister of
Canada, Federal Environment Minister, Ajax-Pickering Member of
Parliament, Premier of Ontario, Ajax-Pickering Member of Provincial
Parliament, Durham Region, City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, City of
Oshawa, Municipality of Clarington, Township of Uxbridge, Township
of Scugog, Township of Brock, Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Environmental Commissioner
of Ontario, Town of Ajax Environmental Advisory Committee, Durham
Region Environmental Advisory Committee, Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority,
Conservation Ontario and the David Suzuki Foundation.
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Resolution #C-161-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the resolution from the Town of Ajax, with respect to the David Suzuki
Foundation’s Blue Dot Movement, be referred to staff.
Carried
D - 9 Jeff Goldman, Principal, Durham Custom Homes, writing further to his
delegation to the General Purpose and Administration Committee of May
4, 2015, regarding the matter of development charge incentives for the
Gardens of Farewell Creek Development, 1469 and 1463 Highway 2,
Courtice; thanking Council for their thoughtful deliberation and
consideration of the matter, specifically the in-depth discussion regarding
Community Incentive Programs (CIP’s) and the appropriateness of
designating these lands within a Community Incentive Area; indicating that
it is of vital importance that any development incentives be done so
expediently as they have a direct impact on project financing and viability;
and, respectfully urging Council to direct staff to move forward with the
process of CIP designation for this zone as quickly as possible and also
enter into discussions with the Developer to identify which CIP incentives
may be most appropriate for these properties.
Resolution #C-162-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That staff be directed to initiate the process for a Community Improvement Plan
(CIP) for Courtice.
Carried
Committee Report(s)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report May 4, 2015
Resolution #C-163-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 4, 2015, be
approved, with the exception of Items #4, #5, #6 and #8.
Carried
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 4 of Report #1 as
he was the Chair of the Bowmanville BIA at the time that the project was started and
he is a downtown Bowmanville business owner and left the Council Chambers during
discussion and voting on this matter.
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Item 4
Resolution #C-164-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Dr. R.J.C.G. Inc., to
permit the construction of a mixed-use building, be deferred until the applicant has
created an entrance/exit which allows full two-way turning movements onto
Green Road or Stevens Road.
Motion Lost
Resolution #C-165-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report PSD-027-15 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Dr. R.J.C.G. Inc., to
permit the construction of a mixed-use building, be approved as contained in
Attachment 4 to Report PSD-027-15;
That a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council at such time
that the applicant has created an inter-parcel laneway that allows unrestricted access
for vehicular and pedestrian traffic across the subject property and out to Green Road;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-027-15 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
Item 5
Resolution #C-166-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That staff be directed to prepare a report on a status update on any existing Orono
parking lot project by September 8, 2015.
Carried
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Item 6
Resolution #C-167-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That staff be directed to open the Orono Library parking lot for use by Orono patrons
outside of the Orono Library business hours.
Carried later in the meeting
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-168-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-167-15 be referred to the Clarington Public Library
Board for feedback on the Library parking lot being used by downtown Orono patrons.
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 √
The foregoing Resolution #C-167-15 was then put to a vote and 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 √
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Item 8
Resolution #C-169-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Development Charges Background Study, April 2015, prepared by Hemson
Consulting Ltd. be approved with the following amendment to the proposed By-
law 2015-035:
“to exclude larger industrial from Section 29 and that the statutory 50%
Development Charge exemption from existing industrial buildings only apply,
and in Section 30, that new industrial buildings constructed on vacant lots be
exempt from development charges”
and the development-related capital program included therein be adopted, subject to
annual review through the Municipality’s normal capital budget process;
That the Development Charges quantum for both Residential and Non-Residential
charges be approved as follows, subject to annual indexing:
July 1, 2015
Residential Single, Semi and Link $15,702
(per unit) Multiple Unit Building $12,139
Apartment $ 7,512
Non-Residential Commercial and Institutional $64.93
(per square metre) Industrial $35.24
That Council, in approving the Background Study, expresses its intent to ensure that
the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development will
be met and that any future excess capacity identified in the Study will be paid for by
development charges or other similar charges;
That, for completed applications as determined by the Chief Building Official have
been received on or before June 30, 2015 and (where the development charges have
been paid by June 30, 2015), the applicable development charges be calculated
based on By-Law 2010-108;
That the By-Law attached to Report FND-007-15 as Attachment “A” be recommended
to Council for approval to repeal and replace By-Law 2010-108;
That the Region of Durham and recorded interested parties be provided a copy of
Report FND-007-15 and be notified of Council’s decision;
That Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. be advised that an exemption to the development
charges for a second story addition is not feasible at this time;
That 2117416 Ontario Limited and Airco Investments Ltd. be advised that no
exemption will be extended to their lands;
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That a new subsection 29(6) be added to By-law 2015-035 reading as follows:
“(6) The exemption provided in subsections (1) through (5) above shall not
apply to existing industrial buildings located on land that is in the “large
industrial property class” as defined in subsection 14(1) of O. Reg. 282/98
passed under the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, however the
exemption provided in section 4 of the Act shall apply to such buildings.”;
and
That the Development Charges By-law Number 2015-035, Sections 31, 34 and 35 be
amended to add the words “masonry-clad” in front of apartment buildings, mixed-use
buildings and retirement residence in these sections.
That the studies under general government in the background study be limited to
$3 million.
Motion Lost later in the meeting
The foregoing Resolution #C-169-15 was then put to a vote and 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-170-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Development Charges Background Study, April 2015, prepared by Hemson
Consulting Ltd. be approved with the following amendment to the proposed
By-law 2015-035:
“to exclude larger industrial from Section 29 and that the statutory 50%
Development Charge exemption from existing industrial buildings only apply
and for clarity, the words “constructed on a vacant lot” shall be added after the
words “new industrial building” in Section 30 pertaining to the exemption for
new industrial development.”
and the development-related capital program included therein be adopted, subject to
annual review through the Municipality’s normal capital budget process;
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That the Development Charges quantum for both Residential and Non-Residential
charges be approved as follows, subject to annual indexing:
July 1, 2015
Residential Single, Semi and Link $15,702
(per unit) Multiple Unit Building $12,139
Apartment $ 7,512
Non-Residential Commercial and Institutional $64.93
(per square metre) Industrial $35.24
That Council, in approving the Background Study, expresses its intent to ensure that
the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development will
be met and that any future excess capacity identified in the Study will be paid for by
development charges or other similar charges;
That, for completed applications as determined by the Chief Building Official have
been received on or before June 30, 2015 and (where the development charges have
been paid by June 30, 2015), the applicable development charges be calculated
based on By-Law 2010-108;
That the By-Law attached to Report FND-007-15 as Attachment “A” be recommended
to Council for approval to repeal and replace By-Law 2010-108;
That the Region of Durham and recorded interested parties be provided a copy of
Report FND-007-15 and be notified of Council’s decision;
That Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. be advised that an exemption to the development
charges for a second story addition is not feasible at this time; and
That 2117416 Ontario Limited and Airco Investments Ltd. be advised that no
exemption will be extended to their lands;
That a new subsection 29(6) be added to By-law 2015-035 reading as follows:
“(6) The exemption provided in subsections (1) through (5) above shall not
apply to existing industrial buildings located on land that is in the “large
industrial property class” as defined in subsection 14(1) of O. Reg. 282/98
passed under the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, however the
exemption provided in section 4 of the Act shall apply to such buildings.”
and;
That the Development Charges By-law Number 2015-035, Sections 31, 34 and 35 be
amended to add the words “masonry-clad” in front of apartment buildings, mixed-use
buildings and retirement residence in these sections.
Carried
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By-Laws
Resolution #C-171-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-035 as amended, and 2015-036 to
2015-038
2015-035 Being a By-law to impose development charges against land in the Municipality
of Clarington pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997
2015-036 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Dr. R.J.C.G. Inc.)
2015-037 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2012-061, as amended, being a by-law to
provide for the maintenance, management, regulation and control of the
cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington
2015-038 Being a By-law to to appoint individuals as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Bernard Derry and Victor Howard) (2377 and 2379
Highway 2, 100 Clarington Boulevard, Bowmanville, 1420 King Street East,
Courtice); and
That the said by-laws be approved.
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.
Other Business
Resolution #C-172-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion to
amend Council Resolution #C-150-15 regarding amalgamation of fire services.
Carried
(Required ¾ vote)
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Resolution #C-173-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the first paragraph of Council Resolution #C-150-15 be amended to delete "costs
and benefits", to read as follows:
"That staff be directed to prepare a report on the amalgamation of fire services.
Carried
(Required 2/3 vote)
Councillor Hooper advised of a recent film shoot in downtown Bowmanville and the
need for better communication from the filming industries to the affected
residents/businesses in a more timely manner and to ensure that the BIA's are
notified.
Procedural Notice(s) of Motion
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-174-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-039, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 11 t" day of May, 2015; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
Adiournment
Resolution #C-175-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the meeting adjourn at 9:10 PM.
Carried
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