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Report #1
Report to Council Meeting of June 15, 2015
Subject: General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting of Monday, June 8,
2015
Recommendations:
1. Receive for Information
(a) OPD-006-15 Emerald Ash Borer
(b) OPD-007-15 Portable Washroom Trailer
2. Port Granby Nature Reserve Proposal
That Report PSD-032-15 be received;
That the Port Granby Nature Reserve Proposal (Attachment 1 to PSD-032-15 –
under separate cover) be submitted to Natural Resources Canada, as the rationale
and proposed framework for the implementation of the Ecology First Full End Use
Concept Plan, including the ownership and management of the subject lands;
That the Mayor meet with representatives of the federal government to pursue the
eventual dispositioning and transfer to the local municipalities of the surplus federal
lands;
That the members of the Port Granby Nature Reserve Working Group be thanked
for their work and involvement in preparing the proposal; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-032-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379
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3. Application by 1613881 Ontario Limited to develop a 155 Residential Plan of
Subdivision
That Report PSD-033-15 be received;
That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C 2012-0003, submitted by
Bousfields Inc. on behalf of 1613881 Ontario Inc. be supported subject to
conditions as contained in Attachment 1 to PSD-033-15;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Bousfields Inc. on
behalf of 1613881 Ontario Inc. be approved as contained in Attachment 2 to Report
PSD-033-15;
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 forwarded to Council for
approval;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-033-15 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. Council Support for Roof Top Solar Project Applications the FIT Program
That Report PSD-034-15 be received;
That Council approve the Resolution contained in Attachment 2 to Report
PSD-034-15 to support roof top solar projects in Clarington, subject to the
application meeting the review criteria set by the Council and payment of the
application fee as follows:
Whereas pursuant to the regulations governing the FIT Program,
applications under the Green Energy Act, 2009 which receive formal support
of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in
the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to others applying for FIT
Contracts;
And whereas the Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports roof-
mounted solar projects that meet the criteria identified and approved by
Council as part of Report PSD-034-2015 approved on June 15th, 2015
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington supports roof mounted solar applications that meet
the review criteria and delegate’s authority to the Director of Planning
Services to provide Council’s endorsement for roof mounted solar projects to
applicants based on the criteria; and
That this resolution’s sole purpose is to enable applicant’s to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any
other form of municipal approval in relation to the application or project or
any other purpose.
5. GO Transit Re-route Options, Newcastle Village
That Report EGD-012-15 be received;
That the demolition of the former fire hall in the Village of Newcastle be delayed to
allow GO Transit to continue to use this property as a temporary turnaround on an
interim basis until opportunities for strategic partnerships have been explored;
That Staff be directed to enter into discussions with GO Transit and Durham
Region Transit to see if opportunities exist which may allow us to maintain or even
enhance transit service to the Village of Newcastle in the least disruptive manner
possible;
That Staff be directed to report back to Council in the Fall of 2015 on the progress
of their discussions;
That scheduling of the demolition of the former fire hall in Newcastle be revisited at
that time, and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-012-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
6. Schedule of Rates and Fees – 2015/16 – 2016/17
That Report CSD-007-15 be received; and
That Council approve the proposed rates and fees as outlined in Attachment 1 of
Report CSD-007-15 for the period September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2017.
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7. Fireworks By-law
That CLD-011-15 be received;
That the by-law attached to Report CLD-011-15 be approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-011-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
8. Updated Council/Committee Meeting Schedule
That Report CLD-013-15 be received;
That the Council/Committee meeting schedule for the remainder of the Term of
Council 2014 to 2018, as previously adopted by Council (Attachment 1 to Report
CLD-013-14) be rescinded; and
That the Council/Committee meeting schedule for the remainder of the Term of
Council 2014 to 2018, attached as Attachment 2 to Report CLD-013-14, be
approved.
9. Fourth Street Reconstruction
That Report COD-013-15 be received;
That Nick Carchidi Excavating Ltd. with a total bid amount of $699,091.80 (net
H.S.T. Rebate) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions
and specifications of Tender CL2015-12 be awarded the contract for Fourth Street
Reconstruction as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Engineering Services
Department;
That the funds required in the amount of $739,703.46 (net HST Rebate) including
construction cost of $699,091.80 and $40,611.66 contingency be drawn from the
following accounts:
Fourth Street Reconstruction (2015) 110-32-330-83351-7401 $90,000.00
Fourth Street Reconstruction (2014) 110-32-330-83236-7401 $338,900.00
Funded by Region of Durham $286,303.46
That the Funding shortfall be funded from the following account:
Duke Street Reconstruction 110-32-330-83359-7401 $24,500.00
That all interested parties listed in Report COD-013-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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10. Request for Data from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
That the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change be requested to forward the
Municipality of Clarington a copy of all data obtained as conditions of the Permit to
Take Water, including quantities of water taken, date of the Ministry of Environment
and Climate Change site visits, and copies of the daily logs completed by Hydro
One.
11. Affordable Housing Task Force
Whereas access to adequate housing is a fundamental right of all Canadians, as
guaranteed by the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Whereas thousands of households remain on the waiting list for social housing in
Durham;
Whereas seniors in Clarington and across Durham who are looking for affordable
rent will be waiting at least three to four years and fewer than 19 units in 1,000 are
available for rent each month; and
Whereas access to good quality affordable housing has community-wide benefits
related to economic competitiveness, health, education, social inclusion and
strengthened communities;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED
that Durham Region and its eight area
Municipalities set up a Task Force to consider the following to supplement the
recommendations of “Home in Durham, the Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024”:
1. Development Charge by-law amendments to include an exemption for
affordable housing based on specific criteria and a housing service
agreement with the Region or with the area Municipality as follows:
To be eligible or an exemption or reduction of DCs, an affordable rental
housing project must target low income households and provide affordable
rent levels. The initial and ongoing annual affordable project rents along with
the occupant maximum income by unit type are to be set and/or approved by
Durham Social Services, Housing Services Division.
To be considered “affordable”, the initial rent setting must be consistent with
any one of the following:
A. The definition of “affordable rental” as provided in the Provincial Policy
Statement OR
B. 65% of the Average Market Rent as determined by CMHC in its latest
survey of the local market OR
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C. Rent levels set in accordance with a Housing Services recognized
affordable housing program (i.e. Canada/Ontario Affordable Housing
Program)
In addition, the property owner must have entered into a Housing Agreement
with the Region of Durham, or with the local Municipality, which is registered
on title and serves to ensure that the affordability terms established by the
Region remain in effect. The principal intent of the Housing agreement is to
indicate that in exchange for the DC exemption, the Region or area
Municipality will specify rental rates and occupant income by unit type in
perpetuity. It also establishes penalties & remedies should the terms of the
Agreement be breached. The Housing Agreement must be executed by the
applicant at the time of the property rezoning (where applicable) or prior to
the project commencing construction (i.e. before building permit is issued).
2. The relaxation of architectural controls in order to encourage development of
affordable housing based on the specific criteria set forth in Section 1 (A-C)
above.
3. A study of affordable housing best practice models across North America,
not limiting itself to the GTA and to Ontario; and
That the Resolution be circulated to the area Municipalities and our Member of
Provincial Parliament for endorsement and be forwarded to the Durham Region
Health and Social Services Committee.
12. Request for Public Input for Trail at Tooley’s Mill Park
That the public be invited to provide input on the type of construction of the trail
proposed commencing at Tooley’s Mill Park, including, if deemed appropriate by
staff, a Public Information Centre.