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Council Meeting Minutes
June 29, 2015
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 29, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Partner 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
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Community Development Coordinator, E. Mittag, attended
until 8:30 PM
Corporate Communications Officer, B. Radomski
Community Development Programmer, J. Stycuk, attended
until 8:30 PM
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
Human Resources Supervisor, L. Wheller, attended
until 10:10 PM
Municipal Clerk, A. Greentree
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
Announcements
Councillor Woo announced the following two events:
Canada Day Celebrations, July 1, 2015, Newcastle & District Recreation
Complex
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Kylies LemonAid Stand celebrating five years of smiles in support of the
Hospital for Sick Children, July 11, 2015
Councillor Cooke announced the following three events:
Courtice Family Concerts in the Park featuring Trish Robb on July 8, 2015 and
Patrick Lehman on August 12, 2015
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington’s “Picasso’s Picnic”, Kid’s Art Festival,
August 15, 2015, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
th
30 Annual Canada Day Celebrations, July 1, 2015, Clarington Museums,
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Councillor Hooper announced the following five events:
Canada Day Celebrations, July 1, 2015, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Driftwood Theatre Group’s production of Hamlet, July 12, 2015, Visual Arts
Centre of Clarington
Heritage Week Celebrations, community concerts and tours, August 10 to 16,
2015
Clarington Concert Band, July 2, 2015, Rotary Park
Release of the Clarington Public Library Annual Report
Councillor Neal announced the following event:
Driftwood Theatre Group’s production of Hamlet, August 12, 2015, Roswell
Park, Courtice, presented by the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association
Councillor Partner announced the following five events:
Canada Day Celebrations, July 1, 2015, Orono Library
Ram Rodeo Tour, July 3, 4, and 5, 2015, Orono Fairgrounds
Music in the Park Series, Tuesdays in Newcastle, 7:00 PM, Sundays in
Newtonville, 6:30 PM
A Gift of Art Show, July 11 and 12, 2015, Newcastle Memorial Arena
Newtonville Hall Board Barbeques, July 12, 2015 and August 16, 2015
Councillor Partner also wished to clear up a misconception circulating in social media
regarding Council’s decision to let the Provincial and Federal governments work
through a solution to bring the GO Train to Bowmanville by 2018 and to not interfere
with those talks.
Minutes
Resolution #C-220-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council June 15, 2015, be approved.
Carried
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Presentations
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
Delegations
Alan Tibbles, Vice-President, Clarington Older Adult Association, addressed Council
concerning Item 2 of Report #1 - Report CSD-008-15 - Regarding the Older Adult
Strategy Governance. Mr. Tibbles stated the COAA Board is not opposed to the
option chosen by Council, will respect the decision and will support the Municipality
and the Community Services Department. Mr. Tibbles briefly reviewed the COAA’s
Vision Business Plan which would have relied heavily on increased penetration
through satellite and hub facilities throughout the municipality generating more
revenue and leading to a decreased dependency on taxpayer funds. Mr. Tibbles
stated the hybrid option limits the COAA in that regard but the Board still intends to
reduce the municipal grant by an aggressive pursuit of provincial and federal grants
and bequests, sponsorships and donations and an increased focus on fundraising
activities. Mr. Tibbles hopes the Municipality will establish equal standards of
performance for both COAA and Community Services with respect to membership
levels, diversity of programs and governance. Mr. Tibbles summarized by stating the
COAA is looking forward to a new and exciting chapter and remains committed to
providing a broad and comprehensive selection of social, wellness and recreational
programs and services to the older adult community. Mr. Tibbles also clarified
statements made at the General Purpose and Administrative meeting of June 22,
2015, by a member of the seniors group from Courtice, regarding staffing, advertising
and programming. Alan Tibbles responded to questions from Members of Council.
Frederick Donald Wilkinson addressed Council concerning Item 16 of Report #1 -
PSD-040-15 - Applications by Port Darlington Land Corporation to Amend the
Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit a 234-Unit Draft Plan of
Subdivision. Mr. Wilkinson referred to correspondence he submitted to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of June 22, 2015, outlining three
primary concerns with the development – being, that development charges would not
cover the infrastructure costs of development, that a new noise and vibration study
has not been released that substantiates the development has the necessary barriers
to protect the quality of life of those living in the proposed subdivisions, and that the
emergency access and exit from the area is insufficient. Mr. Wilkinson feels that with
the CN rail as the northern boundary and Lake Ontario as the southern boundary, it is
extremely important that people living in the development be able to exit the area
safely in case of an emergency and that Municipal emergency vehicles have the
ability to access the area. Mr. Wilkinson expressed concern that on many occasions
the Port Darlington and Bennet Road developments are blocked due to the length of
the trains, leaving the Lamb’s Road tunnel, which will not accommodate emergency
vehicles, as the only means of access. Mr. Wilkinson referred to the exposure impact
noting this type of development would require an overpass. He noted that other
developments in Clarington, including the Wilmot Creek Retirement Village, have
overpasses and requested that the same regulations and criteria apply to this
development.
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Mr. Wilkinson indicated that he has party status at the Ontario Municipal Board
hearing and he will continue to request that the Municipality consider a condition of
development that an overpass be built at Lamb’s Road.
Kevin Taylor addressed Council concerning Item 16 of Report #1 - PSD-040-15 -
Applications by Port Darlington Land Corporation to Amend the Clarington Official
Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit a 234-Unit Draft Plan of Subdivision. Mr. Taylor
stated his concerns mirrored the issues raised by Mr. Wilkinson, the previous
delegation, and that he had no further comments to submit.
Communications
Correspondence Item I – 7 was received as a Hand out.
I - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated May 21,
2015
I - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated June 9, 2015
I - 3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
June 11, 2015
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated June 16, 2015
I - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
June 16, 2015
I - 6 Susan Eng, VP Advocacy, CARP, a national, non-profit, non-partisan
organization committed to improving the quality of life of all Canadians as
they age; highlighting CARP’s concerns with Canada Post’s plan to
cease home delivery of mail and the effects changes would have on the
well-being and independence of older Canadians, and people with
disabilities and mobility challenges; and, requesting that Council appeal
to the government to place a moratorium on Canada Post’s plan to build
community mailboxes.
Resolution #C-221-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the communications I - 1 to I - 6 to be received for information be approved.
Carried
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I - 7 Steve Hennessey, Sales Representative, Right at Home, questioning
whether the Municipality has held discussions with other levels of
government to have commuter train service extended into Clarington;
suggesting that a commuter train station in Clarington would give options
to people who travel into Toronto to work, would alleviate traffic and
parking issues at other Durham GO transit commuter lots and could be of
benefit to companies considering locating in Clarington by providing their
employees with another option on how to get to work.
Resolution #C-222-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
Whereas Ontarians and Canadians that call Clarington home wish to enjoy a high
quality of life, a sustainable environment and a competitive economy;
And Whereas it is well recognized that reliable, safe and affordable commuter train
service, especially GO Train service, is key to recognizing these results for our
residents and for creating significant business investment and employment
opportunities;
And Whereas as the federal and provincial governments have recently made large
investments in such train service to realize these results for other communities;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington Council call on the
Ontario and Canadian governments to act by 2018 to bring GO Train service through
Durham Region to Clarington; and
That this resolution be circulated for support to our partners in this initiative including
the City of Oshawa, the Town of Whitby, the Region of Durham, Durham College, the
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Trent University, the Clarington Board of
Trade, the Chambers of Commerce of our neighbouring municipalities, the Durham
Home Builders and BILD, area MPPs and MPs, the Right Honourable Stephen
Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of
Ontario.
Carried
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Correspondence for Direction
Correspondence Item D - 6 was received as a Hand out.
D - 1 Donna Lanigan, Ruth Marlyn, Diane O’Grady, Billie Groyelle, Lou
Davidson, Myrna Terry, Cheryl Wilson, Denise Munro, Shirley Maroz,
James Treen and Sharon Davidson, writing in support of the Municipality
assuming direct management of the Clarington Older Adult Association
(COAA); suggesting that membership fees from the Courtice members be
allocated directly to the Courtice location; advising that Courtice members
have no say in the programs offered and have seen a decline in the
number of programs being offered in Courtice; and, requesting that
funding for seniors in Clarington be distributed more evenly to all areas of
Clarington not just to the Beech Centre.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 2 of Report #1)
D - 2 Myrna Terry, providing a history of the formation of the Courtice COAA
expressing concern that funds raised by Courtice seniors are allocated to
the COAA Bowmanville with just a percentage returned to Courtice; and,
requesting that the Municipality assume the responsibility for the
management of the Courtice COAA and that funds raised by Courtice
members stay in Courtice.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 2 of Report #1)
D - 3 Memorandum from the Director of Planning Services dated June 18,
2015, advising that the request from 2405083 Ontario Inc. for a rooftop
mounted solar project on an existing barn located at 4672 Highway 2
meets the criteria approved in Report PSD-034-15 concerning rooftop
solar project applications. and recommending that Council endorse the
following resolution:
“Whereas 2405083 Ontario Inc. (the applicant) proposes to construct and
operate a rooftop solar photovoltaic project (the “Project”) on a farm
located at 4672 Highway 2, Newtonville (the “Lands”) in the Municipality
of Clarington under the Province’s FIT Program;
And Whereas the Applicant has requested that Council of the Municipality
of Clarington indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction
and operation of the Project on the Property;
And Whereas, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the “Fit
Rules”), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local
Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the
Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for
FIT Contracts;
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Now therefore be it resolved that Council of the Municipality of Clarington
supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project
on the Lands.
This resolution’s sole purpose is to enable the Applicant 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.”
(Endorsed)
D - 4 Martha Pettit, Deputy Clerk, City of Markham, advising Council that on
June 15 & 16, 2015, the City of Markham adopted the following resolution
pertaining to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Municipal
Legislation Review:
“1) That the memo entitled “Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing –
Municipal Legislation Review”, be received; and
2) That City of Markham Council request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing extend the July 27, 2015 deadline for receiving
comments to the Municipal Election Act to October 1, 2015; and
3) That this recommendation be forwarded to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all the municipalities within the
Greater Toronto Area (GTA); and further
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.”
(Endorsed)
Resolution #C-223-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 4 be approved as per the Agenda.
Carried
D - 5 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Right
Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and the
Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, advising that on
June 8, 2015, the City of Oshawa adopted the following resolution
pertaining to manufacturing jobs in the auto industry:
“Whereas the Durham Region has suffered significant job losses due to
the downsizing and exit of manufacturing jobs associated with the auto
industry; and
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Whereas many members of our communities have been adversely
affected by unemployment and lowered incomes due to reduced
employment opportunities that the good paying jobs of the auto industry
once provided; and
Whereas the local businesses that depend on a strong and healthy job
market to support their success in our communities have been adversely
affected by the job losses and lower paying work; and
Whereas local agencies like the United Way of Durham Region have
been put under the combined stress of reduced financial support from
people who can no longer afford to give to charities, while at the same
time experiencing increased demand for their services due to the high
levels of unemployment; and
Whereas the aggressive financial support provided to manufacturing
companies by governments in areas such as Mexico and the southern
U.S. have put extra pressure on Canadian jobs; and
Whereas there has been a fragmented approach to backing the
Canadian auto industry that does not include the active support of all
levels of government;
Therefore be it resolved that the municipal governments of Durham
Region and all Canadian municipalities that benefit from auto
manufacturing unite to lobby all levels of government to ensure that the
support needed to ensure these good jobs remain in our communities,
province and our country, Canada.
We must act to ensure provincial and federal governments are fully
engaged in the effort to keep these jobs in our community and are
successful.”
Resolution #C-224-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the resolution from the City of Oshawa, with respect to manufacturing jobs in the
auto industry, be endorsed.
Carried
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D - 6 Memorandum from the Director of Planning Services, dated June 26,
2015, advising Standard Power Corporation, on behalf of Durham Foods,
has made a request for a Municipal Support resolution for a rooftop
mounted solar project on two barns to be constructed at 9100 Old
Scugog Road; indicating the proposed barns will require approval of a
site plan application as they are considered a major development within
the Oak Ridges Moraine; advising staff has reviewed the project with
respect to the criteria approved in Report PSD-034-15 concerning rooftop
solar project applications; and, recommending that Council support the
request.
Resolution #C-225-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Whereas Standard Power Corporation (the applicant) proposes to construct and
operate a rooftop solar photovoltaic project (the "Project") on a farm located at 9100
Old Scugog Road (the "Lands") in the Municipality of Clarington under the Province's
FIT Program;
And Whereas the Applicant has requested that Council of the Municipality of
Clarington indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation
of the Project on the Property;
And Whereas, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the “FIT Rules”),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be
awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract
prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts;
Now therefore be it resolved that Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports
without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands.
This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant 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.
Carried
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Committee Report(s)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report June 22, 2015
Resolution #C-226-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 22, 2015, be
approved, with the exception of Items #2, #9, #13, #16, and #17.
Carried
Item 2 – Older Adult Strategy Governance
Resolution #C-227-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report CSD-008-15 be received;
That By-law 2011-106 be repealed effective January 1, 2016;
That staff develop a two year Agreement for the use and operation of 26 Beech
Avenue by the COAA as a registered not-for-profit corporation;
That the Agreement identify that the minimum qualifying age for membership with the
COAA be established at 55 years with the exception of current COAA members
between the ages of 50-54 years who will be grandfathered;
That the COAA update the organization’s information with the Province of Ontario
Ministry of Government Services in regard to their corporate status;
That the mandate of the Community Services Department be expanded to include
responsibility for community programming for adults age 55 years and over living in
Clarington effective January 1, 2016;
That the Community Services Department be given budget approval to recruit and hire
an Older Adult Co-ordinator and Older Adult Programmer (non-affiliated positions)
with a start date of August 2015, at a cost of approximately $72,400 including salaries
and benefits for 2015;
That the Community Services Department be given 2015 budget approval for $40,000
for capital equipment purchases for the dedicated space at the Courtice Community
Complex and that the necessary funds be accessed from the Community Services
Capital Reserve Fund;
That the Community Services Department develop a 2016 Older Adult Budget as a
part of the overall Community Services 2016 budget submission;
That the COACB be directed to liaise with the Municipal Director of Finance /
Treasurer on the development of a revised 2015 budget; and
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That staff report back in October, 2015 on the potential use of the Baseline
Community Centre by what is currently the COACB.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #C-228-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report CSD-008-15 be received;
That By-law 2011-106 be repealed effective January 1, 2016;
That staff develop a two year Agreement for the use and operation of 26 Beech
Avenue by the COAA as a registered not-for-profit corporation;
That the Agreement identify that the minimum qualifying age for membership with the
COAA be established at 55 years with the exception of current COAA members
between the ages of 50-54 years who will be grandfathered;
That the COAA update the organization’s information with the Province of Ontario
Ministry of Government Services in regard to their corporate status;
That the mandate of the Community Services Department be expanded to include
responsibility for community programming for adults age 55 years and over living in
Clarington effective January 1, 2016;
That the Community Services Department be given budget approval to recruit and hire
an Older Adult Co-ordinator and Older Adult Programmer (non-affiliated positions)
with a start date of August 2015, at a cost of approximately $72,400 including salaries
and benefits for 2015;
That the Community Services Department be given 2015 budget approval for $40,000
for capital equipment purchases for the dedicated space at the Courtice Community
Complex and that the necessary funds be accessed from the Community Services
Capital Reserve Fund;
That the Community Services Department develop a 2016 Older Adult Budget as a
part of the overall Community Services 2016 budget submission;
That the COACB be directed to liaise with the Municipal Director of Finance /
Treasurer on the development of a revised 2015 budget; and
That the Request for Proposal for use of Baseline Community Centre be extended to
August 31, 2015, to allow any groups, including the COACB should they wish, to
submit a proposal on renting the Baseline Community Centre.
Withdrawn later in the meeting
(See following motions)
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Resolution #C-229-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
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 subject
to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Carried
The meeting reconvened in open session at 8:08 pm.
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.
The foregoing Resolution #C-228-15 was subsequently withdrawn.
Resolution #C-230-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report CSD-008-15 be received;
That By-law 2011-106 be repealed effective January 1, 2016;
That staff develop a two year Agreement for the use and operation of 26 Beech
Avenue by the COAA as a registered not-for-profit corporation;
That the Agreement identify that the minimum qualifying age for membership with the
COAA be established at 55 years with the exception of current COAA members
between the ages of 50-54 years who will be grandfathered;
That the COAA update the organization’s information with the Province of Ontario
Ministry of Government Services in regard to their corporate status;
That the mandate of the Community Services Department be expanded to include
responsibility for community programming for adults age 55 years and over living in
Clarington effective January 1, 2016;
That the Community Services Department be given budget approval to recruit and hire
an Older Adult Co-ordinator and Older Adult Programmer (non-affiliated positions)
with a start date of August 2015, at a cost of approximately $72,400 including salaries
and benefits for 2015;
That the Community Services Department be given 2015 budget approval for $40,000
for capital equipment purchases for the dedicated space at the Courtice Community
Complex and that the necessary funds be accessed from the Community Services
Capital Reserve Fund;
That the Community Services Department develop a 2016 Older Adult Budget as a
part of the overall Community Services 2016 budget submission;
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That the COACB be directed to liaise with the Municipal Director of Finance /
Treasurer on the development of a revised 2015 budget;
That the Request for Proposal process for possible uses for Baseline Community
Centre be cancelled and re-issued for proposals; and
That the Request for Proposal specifications speak to flexibility of use with the
possibility of sharing between multiple groups.
Paragraphs 1 to 10 carried later in the
meeting. Paragraphs 11 and 12 lost
later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-231-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-230-15 be divided to vote on Paragraphs 1 to 10
separately from Paragraphs 11 and 12.
Carried
Paragraphs 11 and 12 of the foregoing Resolution #C-230-15 were 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 √
Paragraphs 1 to 10 of the foregoing Resolution #C-230-15 was then put to a vote and
carried on the following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Mayor Foster √
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Item 9 – Facilities Development Strategy
Resolution #C-232-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report COD-014-15 be received;
That Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, with a total bid amount of $59,987.52 (net
H.S.T. Rebate) being the highest scoring proponent meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2015-7 be awarded the contract for the
development of the Facilities Development Strategy as required by the Municipality of
Clarington, Community Services Department; .
That the funds required in the amount of $59,987.52 (net HST Rebate) be drawn from
the following accounts:
Community Services Consulting 100-42-130-10085-7160 $ 59,987.52
That all interested parties listed in Report COD-014-15 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 13 – Strategic Plan 2015-2018
Resolution #C-233-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report CAO-002-15 be received; and
That Council endorse the Strategic Plan 2015-2018 appended to Report
CAO-002-15, as amended as follows:
Page 3 of Attachment #1 to Report CAO-002-15, Item #1 of the Strategic
Priorities be changed to:
“Facilitate the creation of jobs, attraction of new businesses and
”
expansion of existing businesses
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Page 3 of Attachment #1 to Report CAO-002-15, Item #2 of the Strategic
Priorities, delete the words “Ensure and” prior to the word “demonstrate; and
Page 3 of Attachment #1 to Report CAO-002-15, Item #5 of the Strategic
Priorities, the word “residents” be changed to “resident”.
Carried
Item 17 - Clarington v. Waste Management of Canada Claim for Royalties
Resolution #C-234-15
Moved by Councillor Woo seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report LGL-007-15 be received;
That Staff be directed to settle the claim against Waste Management of Canada
generally on the terms set out in Report LGL-007-15, with the following amendment:
“Section 1.4, Item #6 – change “December 31, 2014” to “June 30, 2014”; and
That Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents necessary to effect
the settlement.
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 16 – Applications by Port Darlington Land Corporation to Amend the Clarington
Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit a 234-Unit Draft Plan of Subdivision
Resolution #C-235-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
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 subject
to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Carried
The meeting reconvened in open session at 9:52 PM.
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Resolution #C-236-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Council recess for ten minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened in open session at 10:04 PM.
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-237-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report PSD-040-15 be received;
That Staff be directed to take all steps necessary to seek approval from the Ontario
Municipal Board for Clarington Official Plan Amendment No. 102 (COPA 2013-0002),
Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2013-0028) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-C-
2013-0002), generally as set out in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 of Report PSD-040-15,
respectively;
That the municipal solicitor be authorized to provide a copy of Report PSD-040-15 to
any interested party who requests a copy; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-040-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's position
Carried
Staff Report(s)
Report CSD-009-15 - Roof-Top Solar PV Installations
Resolution #C-238-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report CSD-009-15 be received;
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Roof-top Solar Panel Lease
Agreement for the three specific projects, provided such Agreement is acceptable to
the Municipal Solicitor;
That Veridian Connections and Solera Sustainable Energies Company be advised of
Council’s decision; and
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Whereas capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in
the FIT Rules, Version 4.0.
Whereas Veridian Connections and Solera Sustainable Energies Company (the
“applicants”), propose to construct and operate Roof-top Solar Projects on 1595
Prestonvale Road, 1780 Rudell Road and 2375 Baseline Road (the “Lands”) in the
Municipality of Clarington under the province’s FIT Program;
And Whereas that applicants have requested that Council of The Municipality of
Clarington indicate by resolution Council’s support for the construction and operation
of the Projects on the Property;
And Whereas pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects
receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points,
which may result in the Applicants being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons
applying for FIT Contracts;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports
the construction and operation of the Projects on the Lands.
This resolution’s sole purpose is to enable the Applicants 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 Applications or Projects or for any other purpose.
Carried
Unfinished Business
Resolution #C-239-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Item 11 of Report #1, of June 15, 2015, – Affordable Housing Task Force, be
lifted from the table.
Carried
Council now had the following resolution before them:
Resolution #C-240-15
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
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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
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
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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.
Carried as amended later in the meeting
Resolution #C-241-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-240-15 be amended to delete “Health and Social
Services Committee” in the last paragraph.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-240-15 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
By-Laws
By-law 2015-054 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-241-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-051 to 2015-054;
2015-051 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Far Sight Investments Ltd.)
2015-052 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2009-123, the Sign By-law for the Corporation
of the Municipality of Clarington
2015-053 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (H & H Properties
Inc./Halloway Developments Limited)
2015-054 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Jeffrey Homes Inc.); and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
Other Business
Councillor Neal raised a question regarding the placement of correspondence before
Council. The Municipal Clerk confirmed that the new Procedural By-law provides that
correspondence will be directed to the appropriate Committee but there will be
flexibility to place correspondence on the Council agenda.
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Procedural Notice(s) of Motion
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-242-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-055, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 29th day of June, 2015; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
Adjournment
Resolution #C-243-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the meeting adjourn at 10:24 PM.
Carried
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