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November 2, 2015
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 2, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the
Council Chambers.
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper,
Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo
Staff Present: F. Wu, R. Albright, A. Allison, S. Brake, D. Crome, L. Gordon,
M. Marano, S. Meredith, G. Weir, A. Greentree, C. Fleming
1 Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2 Moment of Reflection
Councillor Cooke led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
4 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #C-273-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council October 13, 2015, be approved.
Carried
Resolution #C-274-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Order of the Agenda be altered to hear the delegations of Wendy Bracken and
Linda Gasser prior to receiving the presentation from Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director,
Waste Management Services, Region of Durham.
Carried
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7 Delegations
7.1 Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning &
Development Committee Report – Energy From Waste
Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning & Development
Committee Report – Energy From Waste. Ms. Bracken expressed concern regarding
the performance of the Durham/York/Covanta incinerator; the decisions regarding the
monitoring and acceptance testing of the facility; and, with information that has been
both communicated and information that has not been shared regarding the facility
testing. Ms. Bracken indicated that during the stack test of the acceptance testing, the
dioxin/furan emissions were more than four times greater than the legal limit, and
expressed concern that this information was not communicated to Members of
Clarington Council. She stated that these types of facilities should never be operating
even close to the legal limit and suggested that a cautionary approach be taken when
considering the issuance of an acceptance certificate. Ms. Bracken questioned the
rationale for extending the 30 day Acceptance Test and felt the decision to accept or not
accept the test should not be left solely in the hands of Regional staff. She suggested
that Regional Council oversee the process and review the data and reports before an
Acceptance Test Certificate is issued. She also expressed concern with inadequate
monitoring of the pollutants of greatest concern and toxicity, and questioned emission
levels since the February start-up. In summary, Ms. Bracken urged Council to request
that the Regions of York and Durham give the Municipality of Clarington proper notice of
any exceedances (preliminary or confirmed) of any monitoring emission limits and/or
any violations of any monitoring requirements as soon as possible; provide copies of the
laboratory test results of those exceedances (preliminary or confirmed) and any other
associated reports as soon as possible; send the results of all minimum monthly test
results from the long-term sampling/monitoring done for dioxins and furans as required
by the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA); and, inform residents of Durham,
particularly residents of Clarington, of such exceedances (preliminary or confirmed)
through the project website and by e-mail to interested stakeholders who have
requested notification of updates to information.
Resolution #C-275-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the delegation of Wendy Bracken be extended for two minutes.
Carried
Ms. Bracken expressed concern that unsupported information has been provided by the
Commissioner of Works regarding the timeframe and level of exposure of dioxins and
furans in affecting human health which could affect decision-making.
Wendy Bracken responded to questions from Members of Council.
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7.2 Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning & Development
Committee Report – Energy From Waste
Linda Gasser addressed Council concerning Item 3 of the Planning & Development
Committee Report – Energy From Waste. Ms. Gasser referred to the motion
recommended by the General Government Committee and requested that it be
expanded and strengthened. She stated there is no known safe dose or threshold
below which dioxins will not cause cancer, and noted exposure to dioxins has been
linked to immune system and reproductive disorders. Ms. Gasser indicated that
dioxin/furan emissions are highest during incinerator start-ups, malfunctions and
shutdowns, and that pre-advised stack tests are conducted during optimal steady state
operation and are not representative of actual emissions over longer periods.
Ms. Gasser stated there appears to be a discrepancy with the reported dioxin
exceedances but that all reports were over the C of A limits. Ms. Gasser urged Council
to request the Region to: post actual test results and dates for each source test;
provide data showing the number of start-ups, shutdowns and periods of upset since
February 13, 2015; notify Clarington regarding all emissions exceedances and any
incident impacting public safety; provide, as soon as they are available, relevant test
results or documents; and, to provide the results of the Long Term Dioxins Sampling
data. In summary, Ms. Gasser urged Council to request that the results of the
Acceptance Test be provided by way of a staff report to a Tri-Committee of Regional
Health and Social Services, Finance and Administration and Works to allow for review
of the total Acceptance Testing package prior to the Owner’s Management Committee
making a decision to accept or reject the Acceptance Test results.
Resolution #C-276-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the delegation of Linda Gasser be extended for two minutes.
Carried
Ms. Gasser stated that oversight by Durham Regional Council, the majority owner of the
incinerator, is required for a matter of this importance.
Linda Gasser responded to questions from Members of Council.
6 Presentations
6.1 Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, and Gioseph
Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and Technical Services, Region of Durham,
addressed Council to present an Update on Acceptance Testing Results at the
Durham York Energy Centre. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation
Ms. Januszkiewicz provided a brief overview of the acceptance test, being the
final checkmark in determining whether Covanta meets the environmental
compliance, by way of undertaking several different tests.
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Ms. Januszkiewicz stated the source test, which occurred September 28 to
October 2, 2015, was conducted in accordance with the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change approved plan, was performed by an
independent consultant, and witnessed by staff of the Ministry, the Region and
the Region’s consultant, HDR. She noted that Covanta is required to prepare a
detailed report and that the stack test results must be approved by the Ministry.
She confirmed that all data from Covanta, thus far, has been verbally
communicated only. Ms. Januszkiewicz stated that preliminary results indicated
a potential exceedance of the ECA limits and that the Ministry had agreed with
the decision to repeat dioxins and furans testing. Ms. Januszkiewicz confirmed
that as of today’s date, she has been advised that the results are still with the
laboratory. Ms. Januszkiewicz highlighted a chronology of events from the first
receipt of waste on February 9, 2015, to the October 28/29, 2015, repeat dioxins
and furans testing. Mr. Anello addressed the technical components of the
ambient air monitoring and soil testing results. Ms. Januszkiewicz reviewed next
steps in the process including the completion of the Acceptance Test, the
requirement of Covanta to submit a detailed report on the Acceptance Test, the
Source Test report (stack test) submission to the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change and finally the Regions of Durham and York, and the owner’s
decision, pending a review of the Acceptance Test Report. Ms. Januszkiewicz
confirmed that it was her decision to extend the 30-day testing period to 38 days.
She further confirmed that the 15% lab interference results have apparently been
confirmed by the lab tests in the USA. She apologized for any communications
issues and committed to reporting these issues to the appropriate staff
responsible for EFW related communications.
Mirka Januszkiewicz and Gioseph Anello responded to questions from Members of
Council.
Resolution #C-277-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the
matter a second time.
Motion Lost
Resolution #C-278-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Region of Durham,
be requested to explain her comments regarding Ontario’s Proposed Cap and Trade
Program for Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Carried
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Ms. Januszkiewicz stated that the cap and trade regulation will be put in place without
municipalities understanding the full impact on their operations. She indicated that she
has learned that there is potential in the waste industry for landfills to be exempt, while
other facilities will be subject to the program regulations. Ms. Januszkiewicz stated if
landfill is exempt, there will be no incentive for diversion or recycling.
Ms. Januszkiewicz confirmed that she is not advocating for incineration, but that the
industry should have the same playing field by either exempting the entire sector or by
subjecting it to cap and trade.
Resolution #C-279-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Council recess for ten minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:45 pm.
Resolution #C-280-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the Order of the Agenda be altered to consider item 3 of the Planning &
Development Committee Report at this time.
Carried
10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of October 26, 2015
Item 3 – Energy From Waste
Resolution #C-281-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the Municipality send the Region a letter, copied to the Ministry of the Environment
and Climate Change (MOECC), requesting the following:
a) That Clarington staff, Mayor and Members of Council be copied with any
correspondence with respect to the current and further acceptance testing, and
be advised as soon as practicable and copied with any correspondence sent to
the MOECC pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Air Emissions Monitoring Plan; and
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b) That the Region advise Clarington as to the status of the long term dioxin and
furan monitoring system, which was to be in operation six months prior to the
Commencement Date, pursuant to Section 7.3.a of the ECA and Section 5.7 of
the Air Emissions Monitoring Plan.
Carried as Amended
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-282-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the foregoing Resolution #C-281-15 be amended to add:
c) That the Region of Durham be urged to have a report forwarded to Regional
Council for decision on the final acceptance testing, after consideration by the
appropriate committee.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-281-15 was then put to a vote and carried as amended on
the following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Mayor Foster √
8 Communications – Receive for Information
There are no Communications to be received for information.
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9 Communications – Direction
9.1 Don Rickard, President, Clarington Board of Trade and Office of Economic
Development – GO Train East Lakeshore Extension Resolution
Resolution #C-283-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That correspondence Item 9.1 from Don Rickard, President, Clarington Board of Trade
and Office of Economic Development, regarding GO Train East Lakeshore Extension be
referred to the Corporate Initiatives Officer for verbal report to the General Government
Committee on actions to be forthcoming.
Carried
10 Committee Reports
10.1 Advisory Committee Reports
10.1.1 Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8, 2015
10.1.2 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
October 8, 2015
10.1.3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015
Resolution #C-284-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That
Item 10.1.1 - Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8, 2015
Item 10.1.2 - Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
October 8, 2015, and
Item 10.1.3 - Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015
be received for information, with the exception of 10.1.3, 10.1.2 and 10.1.1.
Motion Withdrawn
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10.1.1 Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8, 2015
Resolution #C-285-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Item 10.1.1 - Minutes of the Abandoned Cemetery Committee dated October 8,
2015, be received for information.
Carried
10.1.2 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
October 8, 2015
Resolution #C-286-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Item 10.1.2 - Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
October 8, 2015, be received for information.
Carried
10.1.3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015
Resolution #C-287-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Item 10.1.3 - Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14, 2015, be
received for information.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #C-288-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Item 10.1.3 being the minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated October 14,
2015, be referred to staff for a report to the General Government Committee on the reason
for the immediate need for a $35,000 transfer from the reserve funds into the general
operating accounts to manage payments required since the last Board meeting.
Carried
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10.2 General Government Committee Report of October 19, 2015
Resolution #C-289-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
October 19, 2015 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #5, #6, and #8.
Carried
Item 5 – Kim Coates, Interim Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog – Proposed
Transport Canada Draft Protection
Councillor Traill acknowledged that the following motion was moved by Councillor Woo
and Seconded by Councillor Hooper at the October 19, 2015, General Government
Committee meeting.
Resolution #C-290-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the following Lakeridge Citizens for Clean Water’s resolution, endorsed by the
Township of Scugog, regarding Proposed Transport Canada Draft Protection, be
endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington:
Whereas over the past 5 years, rural Ontario has seen several small private
airfields become dumping grounds for millions of cubic metres of excess soil; and
Whereas some municipalities have incurred costs and legal fees in order to
defend their right to enforce their Site - Alteration By-laws which prescribe
requirements for such site alteration activities; and
Whereas the importation of large quantities of excess soil can significantly
change the natural landscape undermining provincial laws and plans such as the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation which protects unique landforms and
sensitive environmental features; and
Whereas the importation of large volumes of excess soils, or " filling activities",
can impact the quality of life of nearby residences and community members as
these activities are associated with significant levels of noise, dust and truck
traffic; and
Whereas filling activities have the potential to impact human health and the
environment if contaminated soils are imported; and
Whereas contaminated soils have recently been identified at one particular
historical airfield that has imported over one million cubic metres of soil since
2012 (Greenbank Airways in the Township of Scugog); and
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Whereas Amendments to the Aeronautics Act received Royal Assent on
December 16, 2014. (Aeronautics Act Amendments are attached for reference);
Whereas the Federal Minister of Transport released draft regulations in response
to the Section 4.9 Aeronautics Act Amendment proposing to amend the
Canadian Aviation Regulations regarding Aerodrome Work Consultations. (The
Draft Regulation Amendments are attached for reference).
Whereas the proposed amendments do not consider or recognize the issues
involving aerodromes being used as soil dumping grounds; and
Whereas the proposed amendments do not acknowledge or require the need to
incorporate municipal laws or environmental laws that would otherwise prohibit
the location of the aerodrome and any associated filling activities; and
Whereas the proposed amendments were drafted to ensure public consultation
for new aerodrome works however comprehensive public consultation is not
guaranteed as the municipality is not required to be consulted in all instances
and notice provisions are not defined save for the requirement to post a sign; and
Whereas the proposed amendments exempt smaller aerodromes from any
consultation requirements which undermines the intent of the amendments
particularly when the owners of smaller aerodromes decide to undertake
significant landform changes requiring the importation of large volumes of fill
materials; and
Whereas the proposed amendments require the Minister to approve aerodrome
works if the proponent submits a report stating that consultations have been
undertaken and objections have been addressed. However, there is no oversight
of the consultation process by the Minister, nor any requirement that the report
addressing any objections needs to be to the satisfaction of the Minister;
Now therefore be it resolved
That the Township of Scugog request that the Minister of Transport accept this
resolution as a formal submission regarding the proposed draft regulatory
changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Aerodrome Work Consultations)
published in the Canadian Gazette, Part 1 published on July 11, 2015; and
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That the Minister amend the draft regulations so as to require proponents wishing
to undertake aerodrome works involving large scale disturbance to land or the
importation of large quantities of soils (fill) to consult with the host municipality
and general public and to provide notice in a fulsome and prescribed manner
despite the size, degree of activity or location of the proposed or existing
aerodrome; and
That the Minister oversee the consultation process and ensure that any
objections raised are addressed to the satisfaction of the Minister; and
That the amendments include wording that Minister shall consider and respect
municipal bylaws, provincial plans and the public interest before providing notice
to the proponent as to whether or not the proposed aerodrome works can be
undertaken; and
That should the Minister approve the aerodrome works and the works involve the
importation of significant quantities of fill, that the Minister include requirements
for the proponent to abide by municipal site-alteration by-laws (as has already
been decided in the City of Burlington and the Township of Scugog court
decisions) and;
That the Minister of Transport review and amend the existing Aeronautics Act
and regulations, policies and procedures such that construction of new
aerodromes or the expansion of existing aerodromes is regulated in a manner
that the host municipality can execute their responsibilities to protect both their
citizens and the environment in their jurisdictions and specifically to incorporate a
requirement to comply with all relevant municipal environmental and zoning
bylaws and provincial laws; and
That this resolution be forwarded to Marie -Anne Dromaguet, Chief, Regulatory
Affairs (AARBH), Civil Aviation, Safety and Security Group, Department of
Transport, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A
ONS, citing the Canadian Gazette Part 1, July 11, 2015 publication regarding
Aerodrome Works Consultations; and
That this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Minster of Transport, Lisa
Raitt; and
That this resolution be forwarded to the greater Toronto Countryside Mayor's
Alliance, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM), the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry
of the Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for circulation and
support.
Carried
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Item 6 – Kim Coates, Interim Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog - Municipal Act
Review
Councillor Traill acknowledged that the following motion was moved by Councillor Woo
and Seconded by Councillor Hooper at the October 19, 2015, General Government
Committee meeting.
Resolution #C-291-15
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the following Lakeridge Citizens for Clean Water’s resolution, endorsed by the
Township of Scugog, regarding Municipal Act Review, be endorsed by the Municipality
of Clarington:
Whereas Section 142 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S. O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes a Municipality to pass by- laws to prohibit, regulate or require a Permit
for, and impose conditions upon, the placing or dumping of Fill, removal of
Topsoil or alteration of the grade of land; and
Whereas Council for the Corporation of deems it in the public interest to enact a
Bylaw prohibiting or regulating the placing or dumping of Fill, the removal of
Topsoil, and the Alteration of the Grade of the land in order to ensure that:
a. Existing drainage patterns are maintained and erosion and sedimentation
are prevented;
b. Changes to drainage or grade are appropriate to protect natural heritage
features and archaeological resources;
c. Interference and damage to watercourses or water bodies are prevented;
d. Groundwater and surface water quality is maintained;
e. There is no discharge of a contaminant into the natural environment that
causes or may cause an adverse effect and that degradation of the pre-
existing soil and ground water quality at the site and on adjacent
properties is prevented;
f. Haul Routes for the transportation of Fill and Topsoil authorized for
placement, dumping or removal will be designated to and/or from a site by
the Director to minimize damage to the Municipality' s roads and minimize
interference and/ or disturbance to the Municipality' s residents and
businesses;
g. Disturbance to landform characteristics are kept to a minimum;
h. The proponent of the Site Alteration project pays for its costs;
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i. Members of the public have fair opportunity to comment on large scale site
-alterations;
j. The precautionary principle, as defined by the Bergen Ministerial
Declaration on Sustainable Development (1990), is respected and
applied to the issue of site alteration within the Municipality; and
Whereas Section 142(8) of the Municipal Act indicates that Municipal Site -
Alteration By-law ceases to have effect in any area of the municipality if a
regulation is made under section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act
respecting the placing or dumping of fill, removal of topsoil or alteration of the
grade of land in respect of that area; and
Whereas importing large quantities of excess soils onto lands within the
Municipality needs to be addressed in a fulsome manner as such activities have
the potential to cause adverse impacts to human health and the environment;
and
Whereas the importation of large quantities of excess soil raises concerns
regarding quality of life issues for neighbours and communities adjacent to these
operations; and
Whereas Conservation Authorities have limited jurisdiction to consider all aspects
of large scale fill importation activities and are limited by their prescribed
regulations;
Now be it resolved:
That the Township of Scugog request that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing amend Section 142(8) of the Municipal Act to include the requirement
for Municipal approval for site-alterations and the requirement to abide by
applicable Municipal Site-Alteration Bylaws for all areas within the Municipality;
and
That this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
and the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Minister of the
Environment and Climate Change and Conservation Ontario for action and
support; and
That this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
The Greater Toronto Countryside Mayor's Alliance for circulation and
endorsement.
Carried
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Item 8
– Great West Life 2016 Renewal & Market Comparison for Benefits
Resolution #C-292-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report COD-024-15 be received;
That the Great West Life Benefit program renewal at 4.8% effective November 1, 2015
for the 2016 benefit year be approved;
That staff be authorized undertake a market competitive process for the future renewal
of the health benefit program; and
That Great West Life be advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
(See following motion)
Resolution #C-293-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the foregoing Resolution #C-292-15 be amended to add
That staff be requested to arrange an information presentation by an ASO carrier prior
to undertaking the market competitive process, if it can be arranged, for information
purposes only, by no later than January 2016.
Motion Withdrawn
The foregoing Resolution #C-292-15 was then put to a vote and carried.
10.3 Planning and Development Committee Report of October 26, 2015 (cont’d)
Resolution #C-294-15
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report
of October 26, 2015 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #1, #2, and
#5.
Carried
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Item 5 – 1679 Highway 2, Courtice – Civic Centre Acquisition
Resolution #C-295-15
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD-056-15 be received;
That the property identified as 1679 Highway 2, Courtice, Ontario and being more
particularly described as Part Lot 30, Concession 2 in the Municipality of Clarington,
Regional Municipality of Durham, be acquired for the purchase price of Three Hundred,
Seventeen Thousand ($317,000.00) Dollars on the terms set out in the Purchase
Agreement attached to Report PSD-056-15;
That the funds for the purchase, and any associated costs, be charged to account
number 110-50-130-85002-7401 Land Acquisition Account;
That the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to execute all documentation necessary to
complete the purchase of the property; and
That listed in Report PSD-056-15 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
Item 1 – An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use
Building on Beaver Street, Newcastle
Resolution #C-296-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-054-15 be received;
That the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law
84-63, submitted by 564069 Ontario Inc. for the development of a 5-storey,
mixed-use building continue to be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-054-15 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-15 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
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Item 2 – Applications by Deborah and Oswin Mathias to Permit Special Events,
Farm Tours and Meat Processing and Sales on an Agricultural Property
Resolution #C-297-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-055-15 be received;
That the proposed applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law
by Deborah and Oswin Mathias continue to be processed including the preparation of a
subsequent report;
That the Clarington Agricultural Committee be asked to recommend a definition of agri-
tourism and look at the primary agricultural practices and what secondary
agri-tourism businesses fit together appropriately in Clarington; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-055-15 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
11 Staff Reports
There were no Staff Reports introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
There was no Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion introduced under
this Section of the Agenda.
13 Unfinished Business
There was no Unfinished Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
14 By-laws
Resolution #C-298-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2015-071 and 2015-072
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14.1 2015-071 Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
(Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report)
14.2 2015-072 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Cowan Buick GMC on behalf of Gerr Holdings Ltd.) (Item 4 of the
Planning & Development Committee Report) and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
15 Procedural Notices of Motion
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
16 Other Business
There was no Other Business introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
17 Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-299-15
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-073, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 2nd day of November, 2015; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-300-15
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the m e ' djourn at 10:40 PM.
Carried 'f
Mayor Municipal Clerk
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