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Council
Agenda
Date: September 21 , 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Cll Council Agenda
Date: September 21, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers
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1 Call to Order
2 Moment of Reflection
3 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
4 Announcements
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
5.1 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council June 29, 2015 5-1
6 Presentations
6.1 Darlene Brown, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington - Proceeds of the
2015 Mayor's Golf Classic
7 Delegations
There are no Delegations listed as of the time of publication.
8 Communications — Receive for Information
There are no Communications to be received for information as of the time of publication.
9 Communications — Direction
There are no Communications for direction as of the time of publication.
10 Committee Reports
10-1 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated July 9, 10-1
and August 20, 2015
10-2 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated 10-9
June 9, and August 11, 2015
10-3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated August 20, 2015 10-14
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Date: September 21, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers
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10-4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory 10-20
Committee dated September 8, 2015
10-5 General Government Committee Report of September 8, 2015 10-24
10-6 Planning and Development Committee Report of September 14, 2015 10-34
11 Staff Reports
12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
13 Unfinished Business
13.1 Delegation of Ron Svajlenko, President, Unifor Local 222, Regarding a Proposed Resolution
Requesting Support for Manufacturing in the Community — Tabled to Council at the General
Government Committee of September 8, 2015 13-1
(Motion to lift from the table and refer to the General Government
Committee meeting of September 28, 2015 as requested by the
delegate)
14 By-laws
14.1 2015-056 Being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as
Represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (New
Building Canada Fund — Small Communities Fund Agreement) (Item 6 of the
General Government Committee Report)
14.2 2015-057 Being a by-law to establish the retention periods for the municipal records of
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and repeal By-law 92-139
(Item 14 of the General Government Committee Report)
14.3 2015-058 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-205, being a by-law to licence, regulate
and govern taxi and limousine businesses in the Municipality of Clarington
(Item 15 of the General Government Committee Report)
14.4 2015-059 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a tax arrears extension agreement
pursuant to Section 378 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Item 22 of the General
Government Committee Report)
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Date: September 21, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers
14.5 2015-060 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 103 to the Clarington Official Plan
(Item 2 of the Planning and Development Committee Report) (Attached as per
PD Committee Recommendation) 14-1
14.6 2015-061 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (Lesle Gibson) (Item 2 of the Planning
and Development Committee Report) (Attached as per PD Committee
Recommendation) 14-3
14.7 2015-062 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 (Municipality of Clarington)
(Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.8 2015-063 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (1351739 Ontario Limited) (Item 4 of
the Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.9 2015-064 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 [2346123 Ontario Inc.
(Wally Gupta)] (Item 7 of the Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.10 2015-065 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2332 from
Part Lot Control
15 Procedural Notices of Motion
16 Other Business
17 Confirming By-Law
18 Adjournment
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Clarbgtaa 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
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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 I
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
Discigsures of Pecuniary Interest
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
Announcements
Councillor Woo announced the following two events:
•--- Canada DapCele.brations, 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
• 30th 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:OO.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.
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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
1 - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated June 9, 2015
1 - 3 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
June 11, 2015 .
1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated June 16, 2015
1 - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
June 16, 2015
1 - 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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To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council
From: Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
Date: September 18, 2015
Subject: Council Meeting Agenda — September 21, 2015 — Update
File: C05.Council
Please be advised of the following updates to the Council Agenda:
Presentation
6.1 Rayna Fry, Board Secretary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington will also attend
regarding the presentation of the Proceeds of the 2015 Mayor's Golf Classic
Attached for Members of Council is the Final Consolidated Agenda.
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Council
Agenda
Date: September 21 , 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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TAInquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to
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Clarington Council Agenda
Date: September 21, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers
1 Call to Order
2 Moment of Reflection
3 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
4 Announcements
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
5.1 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council June 29, 2015 5-1
6 Presentations
6.1 Darlene Brown, Executive Director, and Rayna Fry, Board Secretary, Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Clarington - Proceeds of the 2015 Mayor's Golf Classic
7 Delegations
There are no Delegations listed as of the time of publication.
8 Communications — Receive for Information
There are no Communications to be received for information as of the time of publication.
9 Communications — Direction
There are no Communications for direction as of the time of publication.
10 Committee Reports
10-1 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated July 9, 10-1
and August 20, 2015
10-2 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated 10-9
June 9, and August 11, 2015
10-3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated August 20, 2015 10-14
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Date: September 21, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers
10-4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory 10-20
Committee dated September 8, 2015
10-5 General Government Committee Report of September 8, 2015 10-24
10-6 Planning and Development Committee Report of September 14, 2015 10-34
11 Staff Reports
12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
13 Unfinished Business
13.1 Delegation of Ron Svajlenko, President, Unifor Local 222, Regarding a Proposed Resolution
Requesting Support for Manufacturing in the Community— Tabled to Council at the General
Government Committee of September 8, 2015 13-1
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(Motion to lift from the table and refer to the General Government
Committee meeting of September 28, 2015 as requested by the
delegate)
14 By-laws
14.1 2015-056 Being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as
Represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (New
Building Canada Fund — Small Communities Fund Agreement) (Item 6 of the
General Government Committee Report)
14.2 2015-057 Being a by-law to establish the retention periods for the municipal records of
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and repeal By-law 92-139
(Item 14 of the General Government Committee Report)
14.3 2015-058 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-205, being a by-law to licence, regulate
and govern taxi and limousine businesses in the Municipality of Clarington
(Item 15 of the General Government Committee Report)
14.4 2015-059 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a tax arrears extension agreement
pursuant to Section 378 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Item 22 of the General
Government Committee Report)
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Council Agenda
Date: September 21, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Council Chambers
14.5 2015-060 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 103 to the Clarington Official Plan
(Item 2 of the Planning and Development Committee Report) (Attached as per
PD Committee Recommendation) 14-1
14.6 2015-061 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (Lesle Gibson) (Item 2 of the Planning
and Development Committee Report) (Attached as per PD Committee
Recommendation) 14-3
14.7 2015-062 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 (Municipality of Clarington)
(Item 3 of the Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.8 2015-063 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Municipality of Clarington (1351739 Ontario Limited) (Item 4 of
the Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.9 2015-064 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 [2346123 Ontario Inc.
(Wally Gupta)] (Item 7 of the Planning and Development Committee Report)
14.10 2015-065 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2332 from
Part Lot Control
15 Procedural Notices of Motion
16 Other Business
17 Confirming By-Law
18 Adjournment
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1 - 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.MP8, the Right Honourable Stephen
Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of
Ontario.
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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 Trail[
That Report CSD-008 715 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 acid 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 V
Councillor Partner d
Councillor Traill d
Councillor Woo d
Councillor Cooke V
Councillor Hooper V
Mayor Foster d
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 d
Councillor Cooke d
Councillor Hooper V
Councillor Neal d
Councillor Partner d
Councillor Traill d
Mayor Foster d
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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 d
Councillor Partner V
Councillor Traill d
Councillor Woo u
Councillor Cooke d
Councillor Hooper V
Mayor Foster v
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 d
Councillor Partner d
Councillor Traill d
Councillor Woo V
Councillor Cooke
Councillor Hooper v
Mayor Foster V
Item 16 —A pplications 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.
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Carried
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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
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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 arinual 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
Mayor Municipal Clerk
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AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of CLARINGTON MEETING
THURSDAY, July 9t", 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cartwright Brenda Metcalf
Les Caswell Jenni Knox
Ted Watson Henry Zekveld
REGRETS: Tom Barrie, Elgin Greenham, Mary Ann Found, Eric Bowman, Don
Rickard, Councillor Partner
GUESTS: Dawnett Allen, Chris Brown — MTO
Paul Ruttan, Melvin Ramcharitar, Dave Keys — Blackbird Infrastructure
Consortium
STAFF: Faye Langmaid, Ron Albright
Brenda welcomed all to the meeting, with introductions.
Adoption of Agenda
015-16 Moved by Les Caswell, seconded by John Cartwright
"That the Agenda for July 9th, 2095 be adopted"
CARRIED
Approval of Minutes
015-17 Moved by Ted Watson, seconded by Henry Zekveld
"That the minutes of the June 99th, 2095 meeting be approved"
CARRIED
Presentation/Discussion: Paul Ruttan introduced the Blackbird team, the
Infrastructure group are responsible for design and maintenance of the highway and the
Construction group are constructors, the client is Infrastructure Ontario (with MTO).
This Project will cost approximately $1.2 billion, which will include design, construction
and Operations, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Highway 407 and Highway 418 for
30 years after.Phase 2A of the Project is open to traffic. This project is proceeding
under Infrastructure Ontario's Design, Build Finance and Maintain model. Highway 407
and Highway 418 will be owned by the Government of Ontario.
Early this week Blackbird held Public Information Centres at Solina (50 attending) and
Rickard (15 attending). Their website was recently launched and is
http://www.407eastphase2.ca/. You can subscribe for specific traffic and road closure
alerts and other topics.
Blackbird has taken over all the Phase 2 land required for construction. MTO has
retained parcels that are outside of the construction zone. MTO staff will provide a map
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to Clarington of who is responsible for which parcels. For the most part the Ministry
owned lands have been farmed through Permission To Use Agreements with the
agricultural community.
Schedule: By late 2017, Highway 407 from Harmony Road to Taunton Road/Highway
418 will be open to traffic (Phase 2A). By late 2019, Highway 407 and Highway 418 will
be open to traffic (Phase 2B).. Farm agreements will go to the end of September this
year for Phase 2A and Highway 418 area and the end of December this year for Phase
2 B (Highway 407 from Hwy 418 over to 35/115). Soil moving will begin this fall, there
are some 8 million cubic meters of fill to move, attempting to balance the cut and fill. 75
structures to construct.
Issues for farming community will be the way in which areas that were previously
farmed will continue to be maintained, concern for areas that will be left fallow, also
spread of weeds and invasive species.
North/south roads; a number will be permanently closed, others will have disruptions to
service during construction. The constructors will have to be cognizant of the season
and the need for farmers to travel north/south not just during planting and harvesting
seasons but in many cases it is on a daily basis. Farms are spread out and most cash
crop farmers rent lands that are not directly adjacent to their existing operations. Some
farmers also provide custom services to others for spraying, hay forage and combining.
Communication will be key, there is a communications committee that will be charged
with getting the message out. Also subscribing to the website will assist. Suggested
that information be provided to the agricultural community newsletters such as Soil and
Crop.
Faye had a call from a local farmer with regard to Blackleg (see attachment 1) as a
concern. Currently there is little threat of it as there have been no cases for a number of
years; however with the disturbance of soil it could be a problem and in particular for
organically certified farmers. There are vaccinations available however it is unclear
what the affect would be on an organic certification.
On properties where houses and barns have been demolished the wells that are in
relation to these buildings are also to have been decommissioned.
Business Arising from Minutes
Trans Canada Pipeline — the timing of construction has now been pushed out to 2018;
however there is some surveying and archeological work happening in advance.
Correspondence, etc.
AACC letter has been submitted to Clarington on Official Plan Review, circulated to
members by e-mail.
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Request from UOIT for Capstone Projects for Business and IT applications due by
August 14th
Liaison Reports
Durham Agriculture Advisory Committee — Nothing to report. Reminder about Farm
Tour on Sept 18tH
Durham Region Federation of Agriculture — Celebrate Agriculture is October 29th, call
for nominations has been issued and it is hoped there will be a number of applications
submitted, categories are Farm Family, Leadership Award for individual aged 19-35,
Spirit of Agriculture Award to an organization or company, nominations are due
September 15th. If a letter of support is required from committee please let Brenda
know. September 26th is the date for the High School Program from Farm Connections,
school this year is in Ajax, it is the 61h year of the program and provides students with an
understanding of the relationship farming has to all aspects of their lives and that it is a
career option.
Clarington Board of Trade —The Board was pleased to see agriculture included in the
economic policies of the Official Plan and has supported the policies that relate to this
initiative.
Other Business
Grain Growers of Ontario are taking the provincial government to court over the
regulations that have been introduced for Neonicotinoid Pesticides. The article in
Ontario Farmer (Attachment 2) provides an overview of the issues.
There was discussion on whether Ontario Soil and Crop Association should be added to
the agenda as a "liaison report". Since there is no direct relationship and it is not
addressed in the terms of reference it was determined that it would continue to be
addressed under "other business".
Future Agendas
Faye has contacted SPCA and Sara Munoz is willing to attend a future meeting.
Faye has made contact with OMAFRA about finding a hop grower and having a
presentation.
John Cartwright moved to Adjourn
Next Meeting, August 20th, 7:30 p.m. Room 1C at Municipal Administrative Office
— Sheila Hall, Laura Wood, CBOT and Basia Radomski, Communications — on how the
Municipality and CBOT promote agriculture. Resources the Committee could contribute
to (e.g. background briefing notes) that could advance this communications effort.
Attachment 1
BLACKLEG
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Blackleg is a highly fatal disease of young cattle caused by the spore forming, rod
shaped, gas producing bacteria Clostridium chauvoei. The spores of the organism can
live in the soil for many years. The bacteria enters the calf by ingestion and then gains
entrance to the body through small punctures in the mucous membrane of the digestive
tract. Cattle that are on a high plane of nutrition, rapidly gaining weight and between 6
months and 2 years of age are most susceptible to the disease. The disease is not
transmitted directly from sick animals to healthy animals by mere contact.
The first sign observed is usually lameness, loss of appetite, rapid breathing and the
animal is usually depressed and has a high fever. Characteristic swellings develop in
the hip, shoulder, chest, back, neck or elsewhere. First the swelling-is small, hot and
painful. As the disease progresses, the swelling enlarges and becomes spongy and
gaseous. If you press the swelling, gas can be felt under the skin. The animal usually
dies in 12 to 48 hours. In most cases the animal is found dead without being previously
observed sick. The speed with which blackleg kills usually makes individual treatment
useless.
Blackleg is almost entirely preventable by vaccination. The most commonly used
clostridia) vaccination in cattle is the 7-way type which protects against Clostridium
chauveoi (blackleg), Clostridium septicum and Clostridium sordelli(malignant
edema), Clostridium novyi(black disease), and three types of Clostridium
perfringens (enterotoxemia).
Source- http J/cattletoday.info/blackleg.htm
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AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of CLARINGTON MEETING
THURSDAY, August 20th, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cartwright. Brenda Metcalf
Les Caswell Jenni Knox
Don Rickard Henry Zekveld
Tom Barrie Eric Bowman
REGRETS: Elgin Greenham, Mary Ann Found, Councillor Partner, Ted Watson
GUESTS: Laura Knox- Clarington .Board of Trade (CBOT), Basia Radmonski,
Communications. Municipality of Clarington (MoC)
STAFF: Faye Langmaid
Brenda welcomed all to the meeting, with introductions.
Adoption of Agenda
015-18 Moved by Don Rickard, seconded by John Cartwright
"That the Agenda for August 20th, 2015 be adopted"
CARRIED
Approval of Minutes
015-19 Moved by Les Caswell, seconded by John Cartwright
"That the minutes of the July 9th, 2015 meeting be'approved"
CARRIED
Presentation/Discussion: Laura Knox provided a listing of the promotion pieces that
Clarington Board of Trade and the Municipality of Clarington have with regard to
agriculture (Attachment 1). Some pieces have been created for a very specific
audience while others have been generated for the general public. Laura explained the
various pieces that CBOT has for promotion of agriculture and responded to questions.
Basia did the same for the various pieces that Clarington is responsible for. In addition,
opportunities had been identified for items such as the Clarington calendar of events,
tourism and how messaging can be promoted through social media such as twitter and
facebook. Basia indicated that it was much better to get your message out rather than
responding to a media story or negative event. As an example she discussed the
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recent meetings between the Mayor and Ministers at AMO about a number of issues
including protection of agricultural land, a press release had been issued and
messaging on social media prior to the meeting so that residents are aware of the
messages being presented to the Province.
Basia stressed that it is impossible to promote what we do°not know about so if there
are events such as Farm Connections (even though it is not in Clarington), Agriculture
Gala, Fall Harvest Supper, Farmer's Parade of Lights get the dates into the events
calendar, so that the can be promoted.
Basia provided an overview of the new website a particularly handy item is the ability to
subscribe to specific notices. For committee members subscribing to the road closures
might be particularly helpful.
Having the Ag Advisory committee in place also helps Communications, when they are
asked a question by media there is a ready source of knowledgeable spokespeople to
turn to. This helps with understanding an issue and getting accurate information. The
familiarization tours for staff, Councillors and CBOT directors have also been a great
help in having a broader understanding of the issues.
Business Arising from Minutes
Tour of Colborne processing facility — a part of Laura's presentation she spoke about
the tour to Colborne, there have been some delivery issues with kitchen equipment, she
will follow-up and let committee members know of a tour date when it is arranged.
Correspondence, etc.
Letter received from CLOCA about having a representative at the strategic planning
session on September. 30th, Eric volunteered to attend, Brenda is alternate.
Liaison.Reports
Durham Agriculture Advisory Committee —Reminder about Farm Tour on Sept 18tH
Durham Region Federation of Agriculture — Celebrate Agriculture is October 29th, call
for nominations has-been issued and it is hoped there will be a number of applications
submitted, categories are Farm Family, Leadership Award for individual aged 19-35,
Spirit of Agriculture Award to an organization or company, nominations are due
September 15th. If a letter of support is required from committee please let Brenda
know.
DRFA had hoped to apply to Trillium for a trailer but because of the new process they
have not been accepted into this round of applications. They will try again.
Clarington Board of Trade — Premier in town yesterday, a panel discussion with a
number of local representatives, Charles Stevens brought up the discussion of including
prime agriculture land in the Greenbelt.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 20, 2015
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CBOT is working on their next Strategic Plan for 5 years, hope to have a draft by year
end for presentation to Board and as support for budget request for economic
development function to Council.
Other Business
Article in Novae Res Urbis about the GTA West Route being planned by MTO, Caledon
has objected to the weighting of agriculture which is 2.2% they are suggesting it be
weighted at 20%. Many of the.comments in the article mirror what occurred to the
weighting of agricultural impacts in the 407 Environmental Assessment. Faye has
contacted Caledon staff to determine what support of their position would be helpful.
015-20 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Henry Zekveld
"That the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington support the position
of the Town of Caledon regarding agricultural impacts and that they should
be weighted more significantly than they have been in the EA outline by
MTO on the GTA West Corridor"
CARRIED
The display panel for the committee will be at Orono Fair in the Agriculture Building.
Farmer's Parade of Lights permit will be obtained.
UOIT is looking at providing an Agriculture Leadership Certificate Program, the
questions they are asking is what sessions could be offered that the agricultural
community do not already have access to and "what and how much the agricultural
community would be willing to pay".
Brenda suggested that a new item "did you know" come out of each meeting that
committee,members then circulate to their colleagues (agriculture community contacts)
to help spread the word.
Future Agendas
Sara Munoz of SPCA is willing to attend a future meeting, Faye is trying to confirm her
for October or December meeting.
Evan Elford, New Crop Development Specialist at OMAFRA has agreed to attend
November 12th meeting to discuss hops.
John Cartwright moved to Adjourn
Next Meeting, October 8th, 7:30 p.m. Room 1C at Municipal Administrative Office
— Sara Munoz of SPCA
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Newcastle Memorial arena Management Board
Munkiality of Clarin�t�n
Minutes of Meeting— Tuesday June, 9th, 2015
(Not yet approved by committee)
In Attendance- Gord Lee, Chair Gordon Maker, Vice Chair
Carol Little, Sue White, Gary Oliver, Regional Councillor Woo, Councillor Partner, Jay
Summers,Arena Manager Bryan Wiltshire.
Absent—Shea-Lee Latchford
1. Call to Order - 7;05 P.M.
2. Adoption of Minutes - Motion# 15-115 was proposed: TFIAT: The minutes of May
12, 2015 are accepted, as presented, with no changes or corrections noticed.
Moved by: Gord Blaker Seconded by: Sue White
CARRIED
3. Arena Manager's Report- Bryan advised and showed the committee his progress to
date on the refurbishing of the rink boards. Another two -3 days was the estimated time
frame for completion. Then, the rink board signs would be reinstalled. A few pieces of
Lexan would require replacement for re-covering some of the signs. The board members
had previously discussed the possibility of selling off some of the old plastic from the
boards being replaced. However, with further inspection of the condition of the rink
boards, it was decided to give them away or dispose of them ourselves. At the conclusion
of the rink board repairs, Bryan had plans to take some of his vacation time. Through the
week of Canada Day there was little activity taking place at the arena. He then would be
back in time to look after the week-end of the Gift of Art Show in the arena—(July 11&
12, 2015).
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Further discussions took place on our need for a handicap area for visitors in walkers or
mobile devises. Further discussions will take place this summer, as we clarify some
constriction issues.
The Olympia Ice Resurfacer had been picked up by the manufacturer for a few repairs
and updates. Olympia will provide Bryan with a list of requirements before proceeding.
We can then determine the costs and necessity of such repairs.
4. Financial Report—Accounts receivables and an income statement were provided by the
chair for YTD May 31, 2015. $10,716.60 was reported as outstanding. However,
collections had been received since month-end. $6,966.00 of the o/s amount was
Clarington Girls Hockey and it had been collected. There were a.couple of minor
concerns which necessitated a phone call. Bryan and the chair were going to follow-up on
these. The income statement showed little change due to the minimal activity in the
month of May. Revenue YTD was $141,040.51. The chair advised he would probably
place some of the funds in our current account into a short-term GIC for the summer,
once all our payment cheques had cleared.
5. Business Follow-Up—The plan to have a mission statement and rules of behavior and
safety signage developed and posted was further discussed. A draft of same will be
prepared for our July or August meeting for the board's final changes and// or approval
for printing.
6. New Business- Concerns for the condition of the parking lot and some of the brick work
on the north side of the building were discussed. Bryan would follow-up with the
Municipality to have the concerned areas inspected. He will report back at our July
meeting.
7. Adiournment—Motion #15-116 was proposed: THAT: The meeting is adjourned;
Moved by: Gary Oliver Seconded by: Councillor Woo
CARRIED
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MuntLci
Minutes of Meeting— Tuesday August 11, 2015
(Not yet approved by committee)
In Attendance—Gord Lee, Chair Gord Blaker, Vice Chair
Carol Little, Sue White, Gary Oliver, Jay Summers, Regional Councillor Willie Woo, Councillor
Partner.
Absent—Shea-Lea Latchford
1. Call to Order—7:07 P.M.
2. Adoption of Minutes - Motion # 15— 117 was proposed: THAT: The minutes of
Tuesday June 9th, 2015 are accepted as presented. (No meeting was held in July).
Moved by: Sue White Seconded by: Jay Summers
CARRIED
3. Ouenin�Conversation—The chair brought up the meeting that took place amongst
councilors Woo and Partner and executive members of the NVMHA,regarding ice time
at the arena. He expressed his disappointment that he was not advised or invited. Jay
Summers, who was one of the attendees representing the NVMHA explained to the
committee that it was not a formal meeting, but an info exchange on the current and
future needs of ice in Newcastle. Regardless, of the purpose of discussion; as it concerned
the arena board's inability to provide adequate ice time for the hockey league, the chair
felt he should have been in attendance.
Further discussion took place regarding ice time,particularly week night prime time as
opposed to week-end ice. Every team in the NVMHA has week-end ice time. It is
impossible to take any more Saturday or Sunday ice in Newcastle—they would have
teams playing twice a day on the week-end. Jay advised the committee that ice was being
purchased by their association outside the municipality and perhaps a review of ice
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Allocation throughout the municipality could take place. It was suggested to Jay
Summers that the NVMHA should write a formal request to the arena board, advising of
the current and estimated future needs of ice. Then, we could formalize a meeting with
community services and/or council in an attempt to find a solution. Perhaps, week night
ice may be available in other municipality arenas. In the meantime,the chair would
initiate conversation with Community Services for a possible study of scheduled ice in
municipality rinks. Possibly, this could result in ice revenue staying in Clarington. Jay
advised he would follow-up with the NVMHA executive and suggest they initiate
dialogue back to our board members.
4. Arena Manazer's Report—Brian advised he was gearing towards a September 9th start-
up of the ice plant,with the ice pad to be ready for September 17th— 19th. Our ice—re-
surfacer was out for service at Olympia and he had provided a list of requirements.
Repairs and maintenance were quoted in the area of$2,800.00 plus transportation back to
us and HST.
Motion #1 5418 was proposed: THAT: Bryan proceed with the required maintenance to
the Olympia.
Moved by: Gord Blaker Seconded by: Carol Little
CARRIED
Further: Painting and maintenance to the building were being carried out with he and one
part-time employee. The snack bar needed attention and Bryan was concerned with the
floor area; suggesting it may be time to replace the tiles. It was suggested he acquire
recommendations and pricing for a new floor.
The municipality had carried out an inspection of the building and parking lot and Mr.
Horvath would be getting back to our chair and Bryan with future maintenance plans.
Particularly the parking lot, which needs attention.
Gary Oliver offered to supervise the snack bar staff again this season. He and Bryan
would be interviewing applicants for the part-time positions available. Gary,Bryan and
Gord Lee would meet early in September and discuss food and specialty needs for
refreshment sales and signage. Councillor Woo suggested the chair contact Sherry—Lee
and Geoff from Krumbs, local bakers who also.sell in the Clarington Farmer's Market.
They may be interested in providing a few specialty items to sell. Gord will follow-up.
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5. Financial Deport—With our bookkeeper on vacation,no income statement or accounts
receivable were provided. Bryan advise: Scott Turner had'made a payment on his
outstanding ice account and the balance still owing was now at$394.00.
6. New Business—
® Jay Summers requested a rental of the arena floor area and lobby for the
NVNM spring hockey registration. The ice will be out and nothing was
currently scheduled for that day.
® Gord advised:Signage for the entry doors to the dressing rooms was underway
and would be.completed by early September;to read—
Players, Coaches and Teazel Personal Only
® Gord also provided a draft copy of the Public Slating Mules of Conduct sign to
be posted in the arena.
® Motion# 15-119 was proposed: THAT: the board members approve the draft
copy and proceed with getting the signs produced and placed on location—Two
locations in the building were suggested and approved.
Moved by: Carol Little Seconded by: Councillor Partner
CARRIED
7. Next.Nleeting—Tuesday September 8,2015—7:00 P.M.
8. Adiournment—Motion #15-120 was proposed: THAT: this meeting is adjourned.
Loved by: Councillor Woo Seconded by: Jay Summers
CARRIED
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To illuminate Clarington and its heritage through lasting and meaningful experiences with artifacts, exhibitions
and programmes that inspires future generations and enlivens our community
BOARD MEETING
DRAM' MINUTES
Aug. 20,2015
Kirby United Church& Clarke Museum
7086 Old Kirby School Road, Kirby, Ontario
Present: B. Seto M. Adams (ED) S. Elhajjeh
M. Morawetz W. Woo T. Thompson K. Warren
Regrets: O. Casimiro J. Sturdy J. Witheridge S. Laing S. Cooke
Old Kirby United Church tour at 7:00 p.m.with Brian Colville. M. Adams, B.
Seto, M. Morawetz, S. Elhajjeh, W. Woo, and guest M. Khashmanian attended.
1. Call to Order at Clarke Museum:
B. Seto called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. following a tour of the Clarke
museum site with board members attending.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
THAT: the agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by: W.Woo Seconded by: K. Warren
MOTION CARRIED
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3. Disclosure of Interests:
No interests were disclosed.
4. Correspondence and
5. Announcements
Letter of retirement was regretfully received from J. Witheridge. B. Seto
asked that a letter of thanks for John's years of service to.the museum board
be sent. Letters by J. Witheridge and by B. Seto will be included in the
minutes noting that the final letter clarified his reasoning and his decision.
The Vice Chair position is vacant as a result. Deferred until next meeting.
6. Approval of Minutes
THAT: the Board meeting of May 13, 2015 draft minutes be approved with
corrections noting K. Warren left prior to item 12, rather than during the
elections. K. Warren was also present to offer her services on the Finance
Committee.
Moved by: K. Warren Seconded by: S. Elhajjeh
MOTION CARRIED
7. Business Arising from Minutes
None.
8. Executive Director's Report
Report was reviewed with highlights noting a 77% increase in visitors Jan to
July compared with the same period 2014 and 2015. As the meeting was held
after a tour of the Clarke site, ED talked about goals for its future specifically:
rebuilding programs and events at the Clarke Museum site (this year Durham
East 4-H and Orono Horticultural Club along with Doors Open Clarington
partnerships brought new life and visitors); and creating a plan for being open
to visitors other than bookings, while allowing for archiving work to be done
in the "volunteer building" (door bell system as an example).
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Clarification Re Museum Event, Program and Outreach Schedule:
An event is one activity; an example is the Teas. There are 10 held this year
but they are counted as one "Event" in the schedule and tracked separately in
for attendance.
Recommendations:
1) 2012 By Laws should be reviewed. Advisable every few years and prior to
first Jan. meeting.
2) Strategic Plan Revision. Request a committee be organized to
review and update.
Other highlights: Heritage Week successes; Bowmanville Horticultural Club
plans for 50' celebrations in 2016. A committee was formed by the club and
the museum Executive Director is on it; Bowmanville Museum outdoor
theatre event attended by 175 people over six days during Heritage Week
(partnership with Beech St. Theatre group) in which the character of Mr. John
H.H. Jury was incorporated into the storyline
and featured the unveiling of the copy of the newly acquired 1838 painting of
Mr. Bowman credited with founding Bowmanville. Safe permanent storage is
being considered with council chambers in Town Hall being favoured.
Membership is down slightly with 35 overdue 2015 renewal being targeted
first. B. Seto requested that training be considered for staff to enhance their
abilities to deal with the challenges of mental health as front line workers.
THAT: the Executive Director's report be accepted as submitted.
Moved by: T. Thompson Seconded by: S. Elhajjeh
MOTION CARRIED
9. Committee Reports
a) Finance Report—Report Submitted from municipality; Reviewed by ED.
Report is presented as a year to year comparison. Line item
variances for budgetd vs actual revenues and expenses reviewed briefly.
Variance notes to be circulated to the board. Detailed Staff and Casual
Labour budget tool developed with the Finance Dept to facilitate future
tracking and budgeting. A new chart of accounts was developed with the
Finance Department has yet to be implemented.
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THAT: Finance report be approved as presented.
Moved by: K. Warren Seconded by: T. Thompson
MOTION CARRIED
b) Collections Report—none submitted by S. Laing but a request for a new
member to replace J. Witheridge was made. Deferred to September meeting.
ED reminded board members that committee members do not have to sit on
the board. Others with relevant skills can be committee members.
Discussion on current process and policies followed regarding collections,
acquisitions and de-assessioning.
THAT: the Collections committee and the ED review the collections policy
and make recommendations to the board for next board meeting.
Moved by: K. Warren Seconded by: T. Thompson
MOTION CARRIED
c) Membership Report—no report submitted. Numbers were reviewed in
the ED report.
d) Property Report—ED made verbal report of recent work including charts
completed for each of the 3 sites, showing what services the municipality
provides. Next steps include determining requirements for the budget that
are the responsibility of the board as well as defining the "building envelope"
so there is a clear understanding for the municipality and the board regarding
responsibilities.
CMOG requires ED to do a high level monthly inspection at each site. This
will be done with a municipal representative. The committee will look at the
list acquired from CMOG to meet its obligations.
e) Friends —no report submitted.
10. a) Strategic Planning—recommendation included in motion accepting ED
report..
b) Governance Structure—motions made during ED & Collections reports.
c) Treasurer/ Signing Authority— Councillor S. Cooke had offered to fill
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this position. ED sought legal counsel and although it is deemed alright for a
councillor to fill this position on a board, it is not recommended. As a result,
O. Casimiro has put her name forward for this position and request that she be
relieved of the duties of Property Committee chairperson.
THAT: O. Casimiro be nominated for Treasurer for the CM & A board.
Moved by: T. Thompson Seconded by: W. Woo
MOTION CARRIED
d) Police Check—After some discussion, W. Woo offered to seek legal
advice from municipal solicitor and report back at next meeting.
THAT: item be deferred until next meeting pending further information.
Moved by: K. Warren Seconded by: S. Elhajjeh
MOTION CARRIED
e) Bookkeeping /Municipality—ED to send a letter to Finance requesting
an extension of the Aug 18, 2014 Memo Of Understanding regarding
management of the museum financial records. W. Woo will check into the
of an extension for one calendar year, and ED was directed to respectfully
request if it would be possible to continue these services by the municipality
for another year.
f) Board Vacancies deferred until next meeting.
g) Kirby Church —ED has assessed the building and regrets that it would
not be an asset for the museum. As chair of ACO Clarington he will explore
other possible users.
THAT: the board respectfully declines the offer of the Kirby Church.
Moved by: K. Warren Seconded by: S. Elhajjeh
MOTION CARRIED
h) Minutes —reviewed process for requirements in the by laws regarding
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submission of minutes to the municipality. ED clarified that, after speaking
with the clerks department, changes to minutes submitted to the municipality
be documented in the next meetings minutes.
11. Date and Place of Next Board Meeting
The next meeting will be held, Wednesday Sept 9th, 2015 at the Sarah Jane
Williams Heritage Centre starting at 7 p.m.
12. Adjournment:
THAT: the meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Moved by: T. Thompson
MOTION CARRIED
Minutes for the meeting of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board have
been accepted and approved on
Chair, Executive Director,
Clarington Museums and Archives Board Clarington Museums and Archives
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Draft minutes—Not vet approved by Committee
NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
7:00 PM
Present: (Voting) Kate Potter Leo Blindenbach
James Hodge Suzanne Land
Melanie McArthur Brian Reid
Jim Cleland Dyan Amirault
Paul Davidson
Regrets: Taullie Thompson Councillor Corinna Traill
Absent: Patrick Bothwell
1. AGENDA
MOVED: by Leo Blindenbach SECONDED by Kate Potter
THAT: the agenda for September 8,2015 be accepted
CARRIED
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Approval of Minutes
MOVED: by Suzanne Land SECONDED by James Hodge
THAT: the minutes of June 9, 2015 be approved.
CARRIED
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3. ITEMS/UPDATES
Waterfront Trail Construction Project
A topographic survey and field visit have been done to begin the design for the new trail
route, The design is being done in-house and is behind schedule however it is expected that
the design will be completed and tendered this winter for spring construction. A plan
showing the proposed route will be brought to the committee for review at a future meeting.
Birds of Prey Event
On June 27 a demonstration of live raptors was held at the SWNA. The Ontario Falconry
Centre entertained approx. 100 people in the greenspace adjacent to Toronto Street with a
variety of native hawks, eagles and owls. Previous raptor presentations at the SWNA
included displaying native raptors with a focus on educating the public. This year's event
focused more on interaction with the audience and included flying the birds which had not
been done before at the SWNA.
The Newcastle Lions generously provided$500 to allow the SWNA Committee to arrange
the event. A letter of thanks was mailed to the Lions in July.
Newcastle Fall Festival/Scavenger Hunt
The 2015 Scavenger Hunt has been scheduled for October 3 at 11:30 AM in conjunction
with the Newcastle Fall Festival. The Scavenger Hunt will be held along the Lions Trail just
west of Mill Street. SWNA Committee will have a booth at the Newcastle Town Hall in the
morning to promote the event. Kate Potter will e-mail a Doddle schedule for committee
members to choose a time to man the booth if available. Display material for the booth will
include; a map of the SWNA, a hand-out explaining the SWNA, and a display of
photographs from the 2014 Photo contest. GRCA will also provide some display material
for the booth.
MNR Rangers
On July 22 the MNR Rangers student employment program worked at the SWNA in
conjunction with committee members to spread limestone screenings on the Waterfront Trail
and clean-up around the snake hibernaculum. The Rangers team was enthusiastic and very
productive. If they are available again in 2016 the committee would welcome them back.
Carbon Farmer tree planting
On June 24 the Carbon Farmer planted approx. 2000 reforestation sized native trees at the
SWNA at no cost to the municipality. The company plants trees on behalf of individuals and
corporations for carbon offsets. The trees will eventually create a woodland buffer between
the Wilmot Community and the Lake Meadow area of the SWNA. Cool and wet weather
immediately after the planting helped to establish the trees and a reasonable success rate is
expected. If approached again by the Carbon Farmer the committee will consider others sites
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within the SWNA for future planting but only if it conforms to the SWNA management
plan.
Invasive Species site walk
On July 14 GRCA Biologist Ken Towle led committee members on a walk to discuss
invasive species at the SWNA. It was a very informative presentation that highlighted the
prevalence of invasive species such as Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed, and Wild
Parsnip. Ken discussed the toxic effects of some of the invasive plants and how they are
spread inadvertently though mowing operations. Mowing equipment used on one site can
disperse seeds onto other sites if not cleaned properly.
The committee suggested holding a similar site walk for the public in 2016 which could be
promoted as an SWNA event.
SWNA Photo Contest
The deadline for submissions for this year's Focus on the SWNA contest is September 21 at
4:OOPM. A photo contest sub-committee consisting of James Hodge, Leo. Blindenbach,
Dyan Amirault and Suzanne Land have tentatively scheduled September 22 to review the
submissions. The opening of the exhibition is scheduled for October 8 at the VAC.
To date only 4 photos have been submitted despite extensive exposure via the municipality's
web site and social media.
Fall Clean-up
A fall clean-up is scheduled for Saturday October 24 at 8:30AM. Members who are
available can meet at the Toronto Street parking lot to help clean the site at end of the
fishing season. The anglers group who have participated in the past will be invited to attend
or organize their own clean-up.
Great Lakes Guardian Fund application
The Municipality in conjunction with the SWNA committee has applied previously to this
provincial grant program to convert the existing woodchip trail at the S/E corner of the
SWNA to limestone. The application deadline is October 23. Peter Windolf will prepare the
2015 application for the same project.
SWNA Video
Marilyn Marven, a frequent visitor to the SWNA, prepared an 8 minute video of the flora
and fauna at the SWNA. She delivered the video to the municipality on a USB. The
committee enjoyed the video and a letter of thanks will be sent to her.
4. OTHER BUSINESS I
Brian Reid discussed the condition of the wood surfaces on the north viewing platform and
the pedestrian bridge. The wood has decayed to the point that there are cavities in the
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surface. The committee recommended that some planks need to be replaced on both
structures but it was beyond the committee's ability to fix. Operations will be advised of the
concerns.
Laminated posters advertising the Photo Contest and Scavenger Hunt were provided to
committee members to post wherever possible in the community.
The committee was also provided with identification lanyards for new members and
windshield notices to be placed on cars at the SWNA,respectfully asking visitors to place
trash in the receptacles.
5. MOTION TO ADJOURN
MOVED: by Leo Blindenbach SECONDED by Melanie McArthur
THAT: the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Adjournment 8:30PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday October 13, 7:OOPM in lA
Notes prepared by: P.Windolf
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Report to Council Meeting of September 21 , 2015
Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of Monday, September 8, 2015
Recommendations:
�. Receive for Information
(a) 1-1 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre dated February 18,
March 18, April 15, May 27, and June 17, 2015
(b) 1-2 Lorraine Billings, Legislative Services Associate, Legislative
and Information Services, Town of Ajax— Regional Fire
Services Study
(c) D-6 Cindy Anne Maher, Clerk/Director of Administration Services,
Town of New Tecumseth — Electricity Rates
(d) EGD-013-15 Report on Building Permit Activity for April, May, and June,
2015
(e) CLD-016-15 Off Leash Dog Park Maintenance Committee
(f) COD-017-15 Contract Awards During Council Recess
(g) FND-014-15 Financial Update as at June 30, 2015
2. Delegation of Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation,
Regarding a Request for Pre-Budget Approval
That Marilyn Morawetz, Chair of the Jury Lands Foundation be thanked for her
delegation and express Council's appreciation to the foundation for the work they
have accomplished over the past 18 months including the anonymous donation
they have secured for the first phase of the trail development;
That Concession Street East be improved to facilitate a pedestrian connection to
the first phase of trail development on the Jury Lands; and
That the Concession Street East project be referred to the 2016 capital budget
process.
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3. Chloe Pogue, Commis de bureau ACFO Durham-Peterborough —
Request for Flag Raising
That the raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag, on September 25, 2015, be approved.
4. Nathan Farrell, McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. — Pavement
Rehabilitation Project Highway 401 and 35/115 — Noise Exemption
That the extension to the exemption for McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd.,
regarding the Pavement Rehabilitation Project Highway 401 and 35/115 to the
Municipality's Noise By-law until October 31, 2015, be approved.
5. Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, Grandview Children's Centre — Grandview
Kids Week
That the raising of the Grandview Kids Flag, from September 27 to October 4,
2015, be approved.
6. Joel Locklin, Manager, Program Operations, Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs — Federal Government's Small Communities
Fund (SCF)
That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be designated as signing officers for the New
Building Canada Fund — Small Communities Fund Agreement and authorized to
execute the Agreement; and
That the draft By-law authorizing the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for the New
Building Canada Fund— Small Communities Fund Agreement, attached to
Correspondence Item D-5, be passed.
7. Petition from Marjorie Middleton - Intersection at Clarington Boulevard
and Prince William Boulevard
That the Communications Item D-2, a petition from Marjorie Middleton, regarding
the Intersection at Clarington Boulevard and Price William Boulevard, be referred to
Staff.
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8. Lorraine Billings, Legislative Services Associate, Legislative and
Information Services, Town of Ajax — Federal Party Leaders' Debate on
Municipal Issues
That the following resolution from the Town of Ajax regarding Federal Party
Leaders' Debate on Municipal Issues be endorsed:
Whereas municipalities continue to work with all orders of government as
equal partners to solve some of our country's biggest challenges; jobs,
economic growth and better quality of life;
Whereas, with greater cooperation with the federal government, Canada will
prosper from modern infrastructure, ensure our communities remain
affordable and family -friendly, attract talent and investment, improve public
safety and ensure environmental sustainability for all Canadians;
Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a
campaign calling on the federal party leaders to participate in a national
debate on municipal issues before the next federal election and asks its
member municipalities to pass a Council resolution supporting the
campaign;
Therefore be it resolved that Ajax Council endorses the FCM campaign and
urges all federal party leaders to participate in a debate on municipal issues
such as infrastructure, transit and transportation, housing, clean water, the
environment and public safety;
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to the four main
party leaders, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of
Municipalities Ontario, Regional Municipality of Durham and all Durham local
municipalities.
9. Mary Medeiros, Acting City Clerk, City of Oshawa — Carbon Monoxide
Alarms in Assembly Operations
That the following resolution from the City of Oshawa, regarding Carbon Monoxide
Alarms in Assembly Operations, be endorsed:
Whereas on July 10, 2015, a carbon monoxide leak at the Robert
McLaughlin Gallery sent a number of people to the hospital after children
participating in an art camp started to show signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning (e.g., vomiting, nausea and headaches); and
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Whereas carbon monoxide is commonly referred to as a silent killer and it is a
serious health and safety concern and in some cases, can lead to death; and
Whereas the City of Oshawa has taken this recent event very seriously and has
installed carbon monoxide alarms in various City-owned buildings, including the
Robert McLaughlin Gallery; and
Whereas the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code currently only
require carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in limited buildings such as
residential occupancies; and
Whereas it is important to amend the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire
Code to require the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all public
assembly occupancies (e.g. auditoriums, childcare facilities, clubs and
community halls);
Therefore be it resolved:
1. That the Province of Ontario be requested to review and amend the
Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code to also require the
installation of carbon monoxide alarms in public assembly
occupancies and other additional occupancies that may be
appropriate; and
2. That the Province of Ontario be requested to consult with the Office of
.the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, the.Toronto
Area Chief Building Officials Committee (TACBOC) and the Large
Municipalities Chief Building Officials group (LMCBO) on changes to
the Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code requiring the
installation of carbon monoxide alarms in additional building
occupancies; and
3. That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham,
all Durham Regional municipalities, all Durham Region M.P.'s and
M.P.P.'s, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Large Urban
Mayor's Caucus of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, the Toronto Area Chief Building Officials Committee,
the Large Municipalities Chief Building Officials group, the Office of
the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management and the City's
Building Industry Liaison Team.
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10. Ron Svajlenko, President, Unifor Local 222, Proposed Resolution
Requesting Support for Manufacturing in the Community
That the delegation of Ron Svajlenko, President, Unifor Local 222, Proposed
Resolution Requesting Support for Manufacturing in the Community be tabled until
the Council meeting of September 21, 2015 and the Mr. Svajlenko be asked to
attend.
11. Basia Radomski, Corporate Communications Officer, Municipality of
Clarington, Regarding a Demonstration of the Municipality of
Clarington's Updated Website
That the presentation of Basia Radomski, Corporate Communications Officer,
Municipality of Clarington, regarding a demonstration of the Municipality of
Clarington Updated Website, be received with thanks.
12. Newcastle Village Transit Service Strategy
That Report EGD-014-15 be received;
That the demolition of the former fire hall in the Village of Newcastle be deferred so
as to allow GO Transit to continue to use this property as a temporary turnaround,
on an interim basis, until strategic transit partnerships have resulted in a
coordinated transit plan for the Village of Newcastle, that enhances or even
expands, current service levels;
That the Municipality of Clarington provide a copy of report EGD-014-15 to the
Chair of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee, along with a formal
request that it be added as an agenda item on the Durham Region Transit
Executive Committee agenda and that an enhanced transit service strategy for the
Village of Newcastle, be established as a priority;
That an agreement between GO Transit and the Municipality of Clarington be
prepared by our Municipal Solicitor to allow GO Transit to lease a portion of the
former fire hall for a nominal fee, giving GO Transit the right to use this property, on
an interim basis, as the GO bus turnaround point, and that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign this agreement;
That scheduling of the remediation and development of the former fire hall site in
Newcastle be revisited on an annual basis, by way of a report to Council detailing
our progress on the strategy to date at that time;
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That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Region of Durham Council requesting
that the matter be given priority in the 2016 Durham Region Transit budget; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-012-15 and PSD-007-15 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
13. Community Grant Request — Supplementary
That Report CSD-010-15 be received;
That the grant application #15-40, Vincent Massey School Parent Council, be
approved in the amount of$2000.00; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-010-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
14. Records Retention By-law
That Report CLD-015-15, regarding the Municipal Records Retention By-law, be
received;
That a new Municipal Records Retention By-law, attached to Report CLD-015-15
as Attachment 1, to retain and preserve records in the custody or under control of
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, be passed; and
That this By-law not take effect until approval from an external Auditor is received,
in accordance with Section 255 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
15. Taxi By-law Amendments
That Report CLD-017-15 be received; and
That the proposed amendments (Attachment 1 to Report CLD-017-15), to the
By-law to license, regulate and govern taxi and limousine businesses, By-law
2005-205, be approved.
16. Options for Delivery of Tourism Services
That Report COD-016-15 be received;
That the Municipality, the Clarington Tourism and Marketing Board, and the
Clarington Board of Trade be requested to provide proposals for the provision of
tourism services in the Municipality of Clarington;
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That any interested parties listed in Report COD-016-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
17. Sidewalk Replacement and New Construction
That Report COD-019-15 be received;
That Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd. with a total revised bid amount of
$504,468.59 (net H.S.T. Rebate) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2015-26 be awarded the contract
for 2015 Sidewalk Replacement and New construction as required by the
Municipality of Clarington, Engineering Services Department;
That the total funds required in the amount of$606,900.00 (net HST Rebate)
including construction cost of$504,468.59 and $102,431.41 in other costs to be
drawn from the following accounts:
Sidewalk Replacement 2015 110-32-331-83215-7401 $ 200,000.00
Green Road Sidewalk 110-32-331-83364-7401 $ 160,000.00
Liberty Street Sidewalk (2001) 110-32-331-83360-7401 $ 30,000.00
Manvers Road Sidewalk (2014 110-32-331-83428-7401 $ 165,000.00
Courtice Library 110-62-440-85511-7401 $ 2,000.00
Darlington Sports Centre 110-42-421-84267-7401 $ 14,000.00
Bowmanville Indoor Soccer 100-42-421-10134-7172 $ 6,000.00
Region of Durham 100-X-X-X-1010 $ 6,000.00
Sidewalk Maintenance 100-36-380-10733-7112 $ 23,900.00
That all interested parties listed in Report COD-019-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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18. 2015/2016 Insurance Program
That Report FND-013-15 be received;
That the general insurance placement, in conjunction with the other member
municipalities of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, with the Frank Cowan
Company for an integrated pooling arrangement that includes integrated insurance
coverages and common self-retention deductible levels for the period July 1, 2015
to June 30, 2016, at an approximate cost to Clarington of$937,536 be confirmed;
and
That Clarington strongly encourage the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to
continue to seek joint and several liability change in Ontario and that the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario be advised.
19. Orono Business Improvement Area By-law
That Report LGL-008-15 be received;
That, in accordance with subsection 210(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, staff be
directed to provide notice of the proposed by-law attached (Attachment 1) to Report
LGL-008-15 to the current Board of Management of the Orono Business
Improvement Area and to every member of the current Orono Business
Improvement Area; and
That staff report back to Council on any objections received after the time for filing
such objections (60 days after the last day of mailing of the notices) has passed.
20. Carbon Monoxide
Whereas carbon monoxide is commonly referred to as a silent killer and it is a
serious health and safety concern and in some cases, can lead to death;
Whereas on December 24th, 2013 during the ice storm, 2 Newcastle residents
succumb to carbon monoxide poisoning after running a gas powered generator in
the garage of their home;
Whereas Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman introduced Bill 77, or the Hawkins-Gignac
Act, as a private member's bill in 2008, which was passed in the Fall Of 2014 sitting
of the Ontario Legislature making carbon monoxide warning devices mandatory in
all Ontario homes;
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Whereas the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code currently only require
carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in limited buildings such as residential
occupancies;
Whereas it is important to amend the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire code
to require the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all public assembly
occupancies (e.g. auditoriums, childcare facilities, clubs and community halls);
Therefore be it resolved that the Province of Ontario be requested to review and
amend the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code to also require the
installation of carbon monoxide alarms in public assembly occupancies and other
additional occupancies that may be appropriate;
That the Province of Ontario be requested to consult with the Office of the Ontario
Fire Marshall and Emergency Management , the Toronto Area Chief Building
Officials Committee (TACBOC) and the Large Municipalities Chief building Officials.
group (LMCBO) on changes to the Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code
requiring the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in additional building
occupancies; and
That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, all Durham
Regional municipalities, all Durham MP's and M.P.P.'s , the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Large Urban Mayor's Caucus of Ontario, the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Toronto Area Chief Building Officials
Committee, the Large Municipalities Chief Building Officials group, the Office of the
Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management and the City's Building Industry
Liaison Team.
21. Greater Toronto Area West Transportation Corridor Environmental
Assessment Study. Stage 2: Review of Detailed Assessment Criteria
Whereas the Town of Caledon as part of their comments on the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA) West Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment (EA) Study
Stage 2: Review of Detailed Assessment Criteria have requested that "agricultural
impacts" be weighted more significantly in its evaluation factors;
Whereas the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Environmental Assessment criteria
evaluates agricultural impacts as a sub-category of land use and social economic
activity with a maximum weight of 2.2 %;
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Whereas the Town of Caledon staff have carried out an extensive review of the
routes and applied a 20% weighting to agricultural impacts that would shift the GTA
West Corridor, (a future provincial by-pass highway around the west end of
Toronto) such that it would have less impact on agricultural lands and the viability
of farms;
Whereas, the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington at their meeting of
August 20, 2015 passed the following resolution:
"That the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington support the position
of the Town of Caledon regarding agricultural impacts and that they should
be weighted more significantly than they have been in the EA outline by
MTO on the GTA West Corridor."
Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington support the Town of
Caledon request to the Ministry of Transportation, as outlined in Caledon's Staff
Report DP -2015-060 (dated August 11, 2015), to consider "Agricultural Impact" as
an additional and equally weighted category (at 20%) in its evaluation factors for
the GTA West Corridor Study and that such weighting be applied to future EA's that
affect prime agricultural lands; and
Further that this resolution be sent to the Town of Caledon, Minister of
Transportation, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
22. Tax Sale Extension Agreement — Municipal Act, 2001
That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report FND-012-15 be
approved.
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Report to Council Meeting of September 21 , 2015
Subject: Planning & Development Committee Meeting of Monday, September 14, 2015
Recommendations:
Receive for Information
(a) 1-1 D. Bowen, AMCT, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative
Services, Regional Municipality of Durham —2015 Corporate
Climate Change Update
(b) 1-2 Melodee Smart, Works Department, Regional Municipality of
Durham — Durham/York Energy from Waste Project—Ambient
Air Monitoring
(c) 1-3 Melodee Smart, Works Department, Regional Municipality of
Durham — Durham/York Energy from Waste Project— 2014
Durham Region and York Region Waste Diversion Program
Monitoring Reports and Waste Management Annual Reports
(d) 1-4 Melodee Smart, Works Department, Regional Municipality of
Durham — Durham/York Energy from Waste Project—April,
May and June 2015 Complaint and Inquiry Logs and Project
Team Direct Contact Log
(e) 1-5 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
dated May 21, and June 18, 2015
(f) PSD-047-15 Clarington Heritage Week 2015
(g) Confidential Confidential Verbal Report from the Director of Planning
Verbal Services Regarding a Property Matter
Report
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2. Applications by Lesle Gibson to Permit an Outdoor Wedding and Event
Venue
That Report PSD-041-15 be received;
That the proposed applications by Lesle Gibson to amend the Clarington Official Plan
(COPA 2015-0003) and Zoning By-law (ZBA 2015-0011) be approved, and the
appropriate by-laws be brought forward to the September 21, 2015 Council meeting;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department be
forwarded a copy of Report PSD-041-15 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-041-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
3. Public Meeting Report for a General Amendment to Zoning By-law
84-63
That Report PSD-042-15 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 3 of Report
PSD-042-15 be approved with the changes indicated in the handout distributed by
the Director of.Planning Services and the following change to Item 9xi) of the
handout:
replace the words "one student at a time"with the words "up to three
individuals."
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department be
forwarded a copy of Report PSD-042-15 and Council's decision;
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-042-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision; and
4. A Rezoning Application by 1351739 Ontario Limited to Amend Zoning
By-Law 84-63 to Permit the Severance of a Residential Lot Fronting on
Townline Road, Courtice
That Report PSD-043-15 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 1351739 Ontario
Limited be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-043-15;
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That, once all conditions contained in the Official Plan 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 Durham.Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-043-15 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-043-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. Courtice Main Street Community Improvement Plan — Terms of
Reference
That Report PSD-044-15 be received;
That the Courtice Main Street Community Improvement Plan process and approach
be accepted and the consulting proposal call issued;
That Staff provide a recommendation for the retention of a consulting team in
accordance with the Purchasing By-law;
That the costs be charged to Unclassified Administration — Professional Fees
Account# 100-21-211-00000-7161 with 90 percent recovered from the General
Government Development Charges Reserve Fund; and
That all interested parties listed in PSD-044-15 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
6. Ontario Heritage Trust Recognition Program
That Report PSD-046-15 be received;
That the Ontario Heritage trust be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington nominates Brian and Audrey Jose for recognition under
the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation
for their significant contribution to the conservation of Clarington's built heritage
with restoring The Walbridge House; and
That Brian and Audrey Jose, the Ontario Heritage Trust, and all interested parties
listed in Report PSD-046-15 be advised of Council's decision.
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7. An Application by 2346123 Ontario Inc. (Wally Gupta) to Permit a Motor
Vehicle Fuel Bar
That Report PSD-048-15 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2346123 Ontario Inc.
(Wally Gupta) be approved and the by-law passed as contained in Attachment 1 to
Report PSD-048-15;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal of
the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, including the matters identified in Section
11.13 of Report PSD-048-15, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding
Symbol, be approved;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property.Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-048-15 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-048-15 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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From: Local 222 [mailto:local222 @local222.ca]
Sent:September-09-15 11:03 AM
To: Chambers, Michelle <MChambers @clarington.net>
Subject: delegation for Sept 28
Greetings, with thanks again for your patience and flexibility, please include Unifor Local
222 President Ron Svajlenko as a delegation to the General Governance committee
meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
Regards,
Eileen Corbet
Administration
Unifor Local 222
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Excerpt of General Government Committee Meeting — September 8, 2015
D-9 Ron Svajlenko, President, Unifor Local 222, Proposed Resolution Requesting
Support for Manufacturing in the Community
Resolution #GG-011-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the delegation of Ron Svajlenko, President, Unifor Local 222, Proposed Resolution
Requesting Support for Manufacturing in the Community be tabled until the Council
meeting of September 21, 2015 and the Mr. Svajlenko be asked to attend.
Carried
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Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 2015-
being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 103 to the Clarington Official Plan
Whereas Section 17 (22) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes'the
Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption or repeal of Official Plans and
Amendments thereto;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend the Clarington Official Plan to permit the development of an agri-
tourism use as an accessory use to a farm operation at 3238 Concession Road 3, Former
Township of Clarke;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 103 to the Clarington Official Plan being the attached
Explanatory Text is hereby adopted.
2. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing hereof.
By-law passed in open session this day of , 2015.
Adrian Foster, Mayor
C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
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AMENDMENT NO. 103
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
PURPOSE: To amend the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan to
permit agri-tourism uses as an accessory use to a farm
operation on the subject property, municipally known as
3238 Concession Road 3, Clarke.
BASIS: The amendment is based on an application submitted by
EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. on behalf of the owner
David Gibson to permit agri-tourism uses as an accessory
use to a farm operation (COPA 2015-0003).
ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended by
amending policy 23.17.11 by adding the following after
"...3745 Highway 2,".
"and on the subject property identified by assessment roll
number 1.817-030-030-28700 and municipally known as
3238 Concession Road 3,".
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan as amended, regarding the implementation of
the Plan, shall apply in regard to this Amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan as amended, regarding the interpretation of
the Plan, shall apply in regard to the Amendment.
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Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 2015-
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington for ZBA 2015-0011;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Section 2 — DEFINITIONS is amended by adding the following:
"a. Definitions:
i) Agri-tourism: shall mean an activity or use that is accessory to a farm
operation, and which promotes and educates the public about farming and
agricultural activities. Such activities shall have a direct relationship to the
agricultural activities on the farm, and may include farm/educational tours,
observation and participation in agricultural activities. It may also include
seasonal festivals and social events (charity events and wedding
receptions) that benefit from the farm/rural setting."
2. Section 6.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS —AGRICULTURAL (A)ZONE" is hereby
amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception:
"6.4.89 AGRICULTURAL EXCEPTION (A-89) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 6.1, those lands zoned "A-89" on the Schedules to this
By-law, may in addition to other uses permitted in the Agricultural (A) Zone, be
used for agri-tourism subject to the following zone regulations:
a. Regulations for Agri-tourism Uses:
i) Total floor area (maximum) 400 m2"
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3. Schedule `2' to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing
the zone designation from:
"Agricultural Exception (A-1) Zone" to "Holding - Agricultural Exception ((H)A-89)
Zone"
as illustrated on the attached Schedule `A' hereto.
4. Schedule `A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
5. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act.
By-Law passed in open session this day of , 2015
Adrian Foster, Mayor
C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
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