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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-2015Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Inquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Cindy Fleming, Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2101 or by email at cfleming(cD-clarington.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Audio Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of Council meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a Council meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the Municipality's website. In addition, please be advised that some of the Council meetings may be video recorded. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net 1 Call to Order 2 Moment of Reflection 3 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 4 Announcements 5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 5.1 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council November 2, 2015 5.2 Minutes of a special meeting of Council November 9, 2015 6 Presentations Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 6.1 Charles Taws, Former Curator, Clarington Museums — Certificate of Recognition 5-1 5-18 6.2 Inspector Rolf Kleum and Staff Sergeant Mitch Martin, Durham Regional Police Services, and Cassidy Bignell and Victoria Rosa, Students — Festive Ride Launch — MADD Red Ribbon Campaign 7 Delegations 7.1 Kyle Fitzgerald and Tenzin Shomar, Durham Youth Council — Endorsement of GO Train Extension to Bowmanville (Re: 10.2 - General Government Committee Report Item 5) 8 Communications — Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information as of the time of publication. 9 Communications — Direction 9.1 Kyle Fitzgerald and Tenzin Shomar, Durham Youth Council — Endorsement of 9-1 GO Train Extension to Bowmanville (Re: 10.2 - General Government Committee Report Item 5) (Motion to refer correspondence for consideration during discussion of Item 10.2 - General Government Committee Report Item 5) Page 1 Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 10 Committee Reports 10.1 Advisory Committee Reports 10.1.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board 10-1 dated September 8, 2015 10. 1.2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated October 20, 2015 10-4 10.1.3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee 10-9 dated November 10, 2015 10.1.4 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated 10-12 November 12, 2015 10.2 General Government Committee Report of November 9, 2015 10-15 10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of November 16, 2015 10-21 11 Staff Reports 11.1 Confidential Report LGL -010-15 — Clarington v. Mian (To be Distributed Under 11-1 Separate Cover) 12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion 13 Unfinished Business 14 By-laws 14.1 2015-074 Being a By-law to designate the Beech Centre as a municipal capital facility and exempt it from all taxes levied for municipal and school purposes (Item 14 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.2 2015-076 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 6 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.3 2015-077 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) Page 2 kvbgton Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 14.4 2015-078 Being a By-law to establish'certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to name them (Item 8 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.5 2015-079 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington [1494339 Ontario Limited (Foley Group)] (Item 2 of the Planning & Development Committee Report) 14.6 2015-080 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.) 14.7 2015-081 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1954 and 40M-2528 from Part Lot Control 15 Procedural Notices of Motion 16 Other Business 17 Confirming By -Law 18 Adjournment Page 3 t TV Council Minutes 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 -1- 5-1 7 Delegations Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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'Februarystart-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. -2- 5-2 Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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. -3- 5=3 -�Y Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 28129, 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 5-4 Council Claringion Minutes November 2, 2015 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 -5- 5-5 Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Neal V Councillor Partner V Councillor Traill V Councillor Woo V Councillor Cooke V Councillor Hooper V Mayor Foster V 8 Communications ® Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information. M 5=6 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 -7- 5-7 Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 Agricu_Itural 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 W:211111 =s3 Council Uarington Minutes November 2, 2015 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 M 5-9 Council Clarington Minutes November 2, 201.5 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 -10- 5-10 Council Minutes. November 2, 2015 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 K1 "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 Environmept and Climate Change, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for circulation and support. Carried -11- 5-11 Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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; 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 toa minimum; h. The proponent of the Site Alteration project pays for its costs; -12- 5-12 Council Clarftwii Minutes November 2, 2015 L 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 -13- 5-13 Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 -14- 5-14 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; Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 6 -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 -15- 5-15. Council Minutes November 2, 2015 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 'ltd 5-16 Council Clarington Minutes November 2, 2015 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 2"d 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 meeting adjourn at 10:40 P.M. Mayor Carried -17- Municipal Clerk 5-17 Special Council Minutes November 9, 2015 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on November 9, 2015, at 4:41 PM, in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor W. Woo Regrets: Councillor C. Traill Staff Present: F. Wu, A. Allison, A. Greentree, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 4:41 PM. 2 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting. 13 Delegations There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. 4 Committee Reports 4.1.General Government Committee Report of November 9, 2015 Resolution #C-301-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of November 9, 2015 be approved, on consent. Carried 5 Confirming By -Law Resolution #C-302-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-075, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the. Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a special meeting held on the 9th day of November, 2015; and That the said by-law be approved. Carried -1- 5-18 6 Adjournment Resolution #C-303-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by. Councillor Woo That the meeting adjourn at 4:44 PM. Mayor 5-19 Carried -2- Special Council Minutes November 9, 2015 Municipal Clerk Durham Touth Council a3er,�,,vc, in Touth Connecting Clarington: GO Train Extension to Bowmanville Durham Region truly is a great place to grow, however said growth cannot benefit all Durham residents equally if infrastructure investment has stagnated in certain municipalities. While the GO Train stations in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering continue to receive much-needed upgrades, transit in the Municipality of Clarington has been unfairly forgotten. As a growing municipality, with -a young population in need of connections to Ontario's capital, Clarington must be a focus of any long-term transit strategies for Durham Region. As commute times continue to increase, seamlessly connecting Clarington to the Province's transit network is vitally important to make Clarington a viable option for all* residents, and y6ung people specifically. WHEREAS the population of the Municipality of Clarington is projected to increase by 31% between 2016 and 2031; and WHEREAS the youth (15-24) population of Clarington is projected to increase by only 4% between 2016 and 2031; and WHEREAS the population aged 20-24 in Durham Region is set to increase by 30% by 2031; and WHEREAS access to reliable public transportation is a factor in making a community more affordable and livable; and WHEREAS students specifically would benefit from a rapid, reliable, affordable public transit connection to post -secondary institutions; and WHEREAS the GO Train extension to Bowmanville ties into several aspects of the Municipality of Clarington's 2015-2018 Strategic Plan, specifically section four: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Durham Youth Council endorse Clarington Municipal Council Resolution #C-222-15, which calls for the provincial and federal governments to act by 2018 to extend the Lakeshore East GO Train line to Bowmanville. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Durham Youth Council work with the Municipality of Clarington to promote this resolution to all relevant municipal, provincial, and federal stakeholders. DurhamYC.ca j (905) 259-2991 j DurhamYC@gmail.corn Durham Youth Council @DurhamYC �ID urha 'Toc th CQuncd Believe iu iYouth Moving Durham Forward WHEREAS an efficient, reliable public transit system is vital to the long-term prosperity and accessibility of Durham Region; and WHEREAS many youth rely on public transportation for school, work, and play; and WHEREAS Durham Region Transit has the third -lowest passenger loyalty discount in the Greater Toronto Area; and WHEREAS there is room for improvement in the quality of transit in Durham Region: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Durham Youth Council encourage Durham Region Transit to reconsider its fare structure to provide greater incentive to make use of the PRESTO fare payment system, and to recognise the unique challenges faced by youth by reinstating a student fare; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Durham Youth Council work with relevant agencies and levels of government to improve the.quality of transit in the Region of Durham; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Durham Youth Council recognise affordability, availability, and reliability as the three main problems affecting transit in Durham Region. f; DurhamYC.ca 1 (905) 259-29911 DtjrhamYC@gmaii.com gmail.com 49 9-2 NLA.Durham Youth Council W DurhamYC Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board Municipality of Clarineton Minutes of Meeting - Tuesday September 8, 2015 (Not vet approved by committee) In Attendance: Gord Lee, Chair Gord Blaker, Vice Chair Carol Little, Gary Oliver, Jay Summers, Susan White, Shea -Lea -Latchford, Councillor Wendy Partner, Regional Councillor Willie Woo. 1. Call to Order: 7.07P.M. 2. Adoption of Minutes — Motion # 15-121 was proposed: THAT: The minutes of Tuesday August 11; 2015 are accepted as presented. Moved by: Gord Blaker Seconded by: Shea -Lea Latchford CARRIED 3: Arena Manaffer's Report — Bryan advised ice was almost completed and the weather had co-operated with reasonable fall temperatures to get a good foundation. Staff interviews were underway for the snack bar — he and GaryOliverwere doing the hiring. It was suggested we have hockey tape and skate laces available for sale, as well. Costco appears to be the best outlet for these two items. Gord Lee -had arranged for some new products to be tried in the snack bar; Sausage Rolls, Perogies and Chicken Strips. Two of those items can be deep-fried and the Sausage Rolls needed to be grilled. Samples were forthcoming and he, Bryan and Gary would meet and taste test. Then, train the staff on preparation times, etc. Biryan suggested: another set of eyes should be added to regular inspection of the arena. Gord Blaker offered to do a walk-through once a month and develop a to-do list for Bryan. Then, report back to the board members. Bryan was only waiting for the NVMIIA contract to be signed and returned — all other ice - contracts have been completed and now on file. Practice ice was available throughout September and the minor hockey contracts took effect October 1St, 2015. The municipality had marked and 10-1 (2) advised Bryan of repairs they would be doing to two of the problem areas in the parking lot. One was the catch basin on the east side of the parking area and the other was the garage exit area for the Olympia - ice maker. Repairs and resurfacing are scheduled to be completed by mid- November. Bryan discussed the possibility of an open -shinny ice time being put in the ice schedule for 10:00 P.M. Saturday evenings; one hour —10 to 11. Open to any player at a cost of $10.00 per. The time was available, there appeared to be an interest and he would like to try it out for a few weeks. Motion # 15-122 was proposed: THAT: We proceed with this program, take out an ad in the Village Voice for two months, (November — December) and review at our January meeting. In addition, create a portable "A" Type sign for the Edward Street Boulevard to advertise our Sunday Public Skating hours. Moved by: Gary Oliver CARRIED Seconded by: Sue White 4 - Financials - An income statement for YTD August 31St, 2015 was presented, showing revenue at $146,639.48 which was 48% of our 2015 sales forecast. August of 2014 showed us in the same position — 48%. Accounts receivables were only $3,200.00 from summer rentals. S- Current and New Business Matters — Signage for the 3 entrance doors to the change rooms had been completed and installed Reading —Players, Coaches and Team Personnel Only. Jay Summers provided the chair with a letter from NVMHA pertaining to ice allocation and their need for additional week- night, prime -time ice. In particular, hours between 5:00 P.M — 9:00 P.M. are required. Their organization; experiencing a growth pattern are turning away children in our Newcastle residential area. Their President, Peter Hazelton is requesting a solution in order to move forward in 2016. More ice at Newcastle Arena or, an opportunity for prime -time ice somewhere in the municipality: Currently, they are sending teams outside of Clarington for ice time. The chair advised the board members that studies by Monteith and Brown, municipal planners were currently taking place and a selected number of board members would be invited to an info gathering meeting, in the near future. He would request that the 10-2 (3) NVMHA executive be included in the meeting. Also, our board members and arena manager would review our ice allocation needs and procedures and reply to their letter, after our next meeting. There was a time when 4:00 p.m. ice could be rented out to minor hockey groups. However, with school and work hours in a bedroom community, such as ours, it has become impossible to get students on the ice at 4. Mr. Hazelton's letter is a formal request for more hours — Monday to Friday, prime time. 6. Adjournment — Motion # 15-123 to Adjourn. Moved by: Shea -Lea Latchford CARRIED Seconded by: Carol_Little 10-3 CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting October 20, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Earle Victor Suppan Todd Taylor Paul Davidson Councillor Hooper Katharine Warren (7:10) Robert Malone (7:10) Steve Conway REGRETS: Ruth Goff (ex -officio), Kim Vaneyk (ex -officio), Peter Vogel, Tracey Ali STAFF: Brandon Weiler B. Weiler welcomed all to the meeting. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR S. Conway nominated V. Suppan, seconded by P. Davidson, for the position of chair until September 2017, approximately half of the time remaining for this term of the Heritage Committee. No other nominations were received. 15.17 Moved by S. Conway, seconded by P. Davidson, THAT V. Suppan be elected chair of the Clarington Heritage Committee until September 2017. '`CARRIED" T. Taylor nominated J. Earle; seconded by S.' Conway, for the position of vice chair until September 2017;, approximately half of the time remaining for this term of -the Heritage Committee. No other nominations were received. 15.18 . Moved by T. Taylor, seconded by S. Conway, THAT J. Earle be elected vice chair of the Clarington Heritage Committee until September 2017. "CARRIED" V. Suppan chaired the remainder of the meeting as chair. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. I I P a g e 10-4 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 15.19 Moved by B. Malone, seconded by 4. Earle, THAT the agenda be adopted. "CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES 15.20 Moved by Paul Davidson, seconded by K. Warren THAT the minutes of the Meeting of September 15, 2015 be accepted. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Dana Snow reaardina 1640 Concession Road 9 (former Enfield United Church)— Dana Snow is the new owner of the former Enfield United Church at 1640 Concession Road 9 which is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Dana is proposing to turn the former church into a single detached dwelling. Dana provided the committee with an information package that outlined the work proposed, including the alterations to the features designated under By-law 92-082. Dana indicated that many of the designated items listed in By-law 92-082 are specific to a church use, including the pews, choir loft and pulpit and choir bench. The alterations proposed are listed as follows: Removal of the original clapboard siding to.be replaced-with.a new wood siding that would be the same colour as the original siding (white) and approximately, the same width to attempt and maintain a similar appearance. The original siding is overall in poor condition. Itis falling off in some sections and has had carpenter ant infestations. Removal of the clapboard siding will allow for proper insulation to be installed and to provide a better exterior finish for the building into the future. The existing double hung gothic windows of coloured and etched glass are in need of repair and are not well insulated. The windows will remain and be cleaned and repaired as required. New exterior three piece storm windows, which would be wood framed, are being proposed with a screen on the bottom portion. The storm windows will provide insulation and the screen will allow for the windows to be opened in the summer time. A new door and window are proposed for the existing rear wall (north side) of the building, behind the pulpit. The owner has been trying to source windows and doors that are of a similar style to the existing on the building. in addition, the existing side door would be replaced and the existing front doors refinished. ED= • The existing pine floors and wainscoting will be refinished and retained. • The coat rack will be maintained but will be shifted to the right of the current location to create an entryway for the dwelling. The heritage plaque would remain on the coat rack as it currently is. • The existing pews would be removed. The pews would be integrated into other elements in the dwelling '(i.e. cabinets), if possible, or provided to another group or church that may be in need. • The newel post and banisters will be removed as they are in very rough shape and have not been maintained well through time. Currently there are no spindles making the banister very unsafe. • The choir loft and bench will be maintained with a modification that will allow the side door to access the main living space. The choir loft and bench will be. reduced to align with the door. • In addition to the interior and exterior renovations of the existing building a new detached garage and deck are proposed. The deck would. run the length of the rear of the building and a portion of the west side of the building with the detached garage located on the west side of the building. The proposed barn style doors of the garage were shown to the committee. B. Weiler informed the committee that the proposed deck and detached garage would. require a minor variance from Committee of Adjustment. The committee thanked Dana for attending the meeting and the information materials provided. The committee indicated the requested alterations were reasonable to alter the former church into a new single detached dwelling. The committee provided : suggestions as follows: • The new siding should be wood and match the original siding in appearance, including colour; as much as possible. The committee would like the painted date of the church above the front door to be saved and displayed if possible and would like the date to be re-established on the new siding. The owner indicated no objection to this request. • The committee would like the new storm windows to blend in with the building as much as possible. The wood frame construction should help achieve this. • The new door and window at the rear.of the property should be of a style similar to the existing windows on*the front and side of the building, understanding that an exact match may not be possible. It was indicted that if the window and door were not an exact match it would not significantly harm the appearance of the building as it is the rear of the building and not visible from the street. • The committee requested that one of the pews be integrated into the space, even if the pew needs to be altered from the current length. The owner indicated no objection to this request. • The committee had no concerns with the removal of the banister or the alterations to the choir loft and bench to facilitate an entrance from the side door 3 1 P a g e 10-6 into the main living space. The alterations were viewed as minor with the majority of features being maintained. The committee asked that the proposed deck be constructed of wood and not composite to have it blend in with the siding better. The owner appreciated the comments and indicated they.would attempt to implement as many of the requests as possible. The committee indicated support for the proposed alterations to the building as outlined above. B. Weiler indicated that the next step would be a report to Council with the requested changes to the Designating By-law (which in reality means a new by-law and repeal of the previous one). BUSINESS ARISING Municipal Inventory and Register and Public Outreach and Education Subcommittees — At the September 15 meeting two subcommittees were created. S. Conway indicated he would join the Public Outreach and Education subcommittee and V. Suppan indicated that he would join the Municipal Inventory and: Register subcommittee. J. Earle volunteered to organize a meeting of the Public Outreach and Education subcommittee and V. Sdppan volunteered to organize a meeting of the Municipal Inventory and Register subcommittee. The committees will meet before November 17, 2015 and report back at that time. Jury Lands Foundation (Camp 30) — B. Weiler reported that the trail development on the Camp 30 site has begun with a donation from Halminen Homes and St. Mary's Cement. Upgrades to the railings on the dam are to be completed. The next steps will be to clean the trail and cut back the grass and brush on the sides of the trail, which will be done by a donation from Wynn's Property Maintenance. Signage is required, denoting no entry onto the private property portions of the site (including the buildings) and in early 2016 Council has committed to provide the funds to establish a sidewalk and entrance to the trail along the north side of Concession Street. The Jury Lands Foundation continue to provide public presentations on the importance of this site. They will be presenting at the National Trust Conference in Calgary on October 23. The presentation will focus on the history of the site, the challenges since the site has been vacant and the current work that the owner, municipality and. foundation are engaged in. 41Page- 10-7 REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES Members that sit on the other committees are encouraged to only bring. matters forward that the Heritage Committee would have a direct interest in. Bowmanville Community Improvement Program — No news to report Orono Community Improvement Program — No news to report Newcastle Community Improvement Program — No News to report Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Clarington Branch — No news to report NewcastleVillage& District Historical Society — No news to report Museum — No news to report Heritage Week Working Group — No news to report CORRESPONDENCE AND COUNCIL REFERRALS - None NEW BUSINESS Development Proposal at 97 King Ave E. Newcastle — B. Weiler informed the group that the public meeting for the proposal will be Monday October 26, 2015 at 7pm if the group or individuals had any comments on the proposal. The new proposed building will be located on Beaver Street south of the former Massey building .(and Anderson. box factory) which is a'primarybuilding on.the municipal inventory. Discussion ensued on the role of the Committee in such matters. Traditionally staff have.provided updates to the Heritage Committee on buildings that.are listed whether designated, primary,. secondary or merit or on the municipal register.., Staff have traditionally added these items to the agenda in the past to keep the committee informed of new proposals. If the committee members do not wish to . discuss these proposals they can remove them from the agenda prior to it being approved at'the meeting. Also items can be added under New Business by any member of the committee. K. Warren moved to adjourn the meeting. Next meeting: November 17, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at Clarington Municipal Offices in Room 1C 51Page m Present: (Voting) Draft minutes — Not yet approved by Committee NOTES OF MEETING OF SAMUEL WILMOT- NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2015 7:00 PM Kate Potter James Hodge Melanie McArthur Jim Cleland Regrets: Taullie Thompson Patrick Bothwell Suzanne Land Leo Blindenbach Paul Davidson Brian Reid Councillor Corinna Traill I)yan Amirault 1. AGENDA MOVED: by Leo Blindenbach SECONDED by Kate Potter THAT: the agenda for November 10, 2015 be accepted 2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Approval of Minutes MOVED: by James Hodge SECONDED by Melanie McArthur THAT: the minutes of September 8, 2015 be approved. CARRIED 10-9 SWNI A November 2015 Minutes 2 3. ITEMSIUPDATES Newcastle Fall Festival/Scavenger Hunt / The 2015 Scavenger Hunt was, held on October 3 at 11:30 AM in, conjunction with the Newcastle Fall Festival. Despite the event being well promoted the turnout was disappointing. The weather was cool and windy and it may have contributed to the low turnout. SWNA Committee also had a booth at the Newcastle Town Hall in the morning to promote the event and raise awareness of the SWNA. The committee discussed the merits of holding a Scavenger Hunt in 2016 but the general feeling was that a different type of public event should be investigated. The committee also recommended the increased use of social media to promote SWNA events. invasive Species Event in 2016 In July 2015 GRCA Biologist Ken Towle led some committee members on a walls to discuss invasive species at the SWNA. It was a very informative presentation that highlighted the prevalence of invasive species at the SWNA. The GRCA along with other agencies held an Invasive Plant Management Strategy session with Municipal and Regional staff on November 6. Raising awareness of invasive plants is a very important part of the strategy. The committee is in support of hosting a public event in 2016 in corijunction with the GRCA to raise awareness of invasive plants. The event could highlight the ecological damage and the toxic effects of some invasive plants. Further discussion with GRCA will be required to confirm the event. Fall Clean-up A fall clean-up was held on Saturday October 24. Committee members who attended noted, that there was less litter this year and that the garbage receptacles were being well used. The anglers group who have participated in the past organize their own clean-up the following day. They typically clean up along the edge of the creek and also noticed less litter this year. Great Lakes Guardian Fund application The Municipality in conjunction with the SWNA committee has submitted an application to this- provincial grant program to convert the existing woodchip trail at the SM corner of the SWNA to limestone. No dates were provided by GLGF to indicate when applicants would hear back regarding their applications. Birdhouse Removal Jim Cleland has removed 11 or 12 birdhouse on the west side of the SWNA for the winter. Brian Reid will remove those on the east side in the coming weeks. Lots of nests were found in the birdhouse again this year. A local resident has been building birdhouses and installing them at various locations around the SWNA. They are more decorative than the existing SWNll Nov embt r 2015 Minutes birdhouses but they have been made to the same specifications. Some are located next to trails or are too low to attract nesting birds. Those birdhouses will also be removed for winter cleaning and will be relocated next spring to more appropriate locations around the SWNA. Committee Attendance The -past few meetings have not been well attended. The July and October meetings did not have a quorum. The Terms of Reference for the committee require 51 % of voting members to be present to have a quorum. With twelve voting members appointed by Council, seven members are required at each meeting for a quorum. Tonight's meeting was attended by seven members so it was an official meeting, but just barely. The committee discussed options to help achieve a quorum on a more consistent basis such as revising the terms of reference to reduce the quorum percentage to 50%, or adding additional members. All options have been deferred until Chair Brian Reid has an opportunity to get additional feedback from members. 4. OTHER BUSINESS Brian Reid discussed the condition of the wood surface on the north viewing .platform and missing latch on the Toronto Street waste receptacle. Household and construction garbage is being dumped in the Molok because the lid is no longer secure. The wood on the north viewing platform has been patched but more work in 2016 will probably be required. The committee believes that the planks need to be replaced but it is beyond the committee's ability to fix. Melanie McArthur advised that a large hemlock tree has fallen across the path leading to the north lookout. Operations will be advised of these concerns. 5: MOTION TO ADJOURN MOVED: by Kate Potter SECONDED by Paul Davidson THAT: the meeting be adjourned. Adjournment 8:15 PM Next Meeting: Tuesday December 8, 7:OOPM in lA Notes prepared by: P.Windolf 10-11 AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of CLARINGTON MEETING THURSDAY, November 12th, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Elgin Greenham (8:20) Brenda Metcalf Les Caswell Councillor Partner Don Rickard Henry Zekveld Tom Barrie Eric Bowman Ted Watson John Cartwright REGRETS: Mary Ann Found, Jenni Knox GUESTS: Evan Elford; New Crop Specialist, OMAFRA and Marg Zwart, Orono Times STAFF: Faye Langmaid Brenda welcomed all to the meeting, with introductions. Adoption of Agenda 015-23 Moved by Tom Barrie, seconded by Don Rickard "That the Agenda for November 12th, 2095 be adopted" CARRIED Approval of Minutes 015-24 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Ted Watson "That the minutes of the October 8th, 2015 meeting be approved" CARRIED Presentation/Discussion: Evan Elford provided a presentation on Hops. The information presented can be found on the OMAFRA website at https:Honspecialtycrops.wordpress.com/?s=hops Evan_ recommended that the group visit hftp://www.omafra.gov.on.Ga/CropOp/en/spee veg/index html. It outlines a number of the other specialty crops that Evan and others at OMAFRA are working on, there is a series of questions you can work through on the website to determine what crops meet the criteria you are looking at and might wish to specialize in. 10-12 Business Arising from Minutes Tour of Colborne processing facility — Laura has arranging a tour date, for December 1St leaving the Clarington Tourism Office on Liberty Street at 9:15. Please let Laura know if you are planning on attending. Parade of Lights — Permits have been received. Eric is looking for more floats, December 2nd starting in Enniskillen just after 5:30 then onto Haydon and Tyrone. Correspondence, etc. a) Council has asked the Committee to review the definition of agri-tourism. Faye distributed the previous discussion and questions the committee has provided to assist in helping to define agri-tourism. A subcommittee of John Cartwright, Les Caswell, Jennifer Knox and Brenda Metcalf was struck to meet with staff to review definition and report back to committee for January. b) The Agriculture Certificate Program by the Management Development Centre at the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology will begin in January. Please let everyone know about the opportunity to take this course. c) Letter from Oswin and Deborah Mathias regarding their application for an agri- tourism rezoning was read out. The committee appreciated the information. The Committee is not dealing with the specifics of the application rather the larger definition of agri-tourism as outline in above. d) Invasive Species Information, Faye forwarded information recently received and reminded the committee that the January meeting presentation and discussion will be on invasive species. e) Durham College, Fall Research Showcase is on Monday, November 23 12:15 to 2:45, RSVP. Faye will forward the details to all. f) Premier's Award for Agri -Food were presented for Northumberland County. However, one of the producers that received an award has moved from Campbellford to Newtonville, Haute Goat's, goat milk cleansers and cuticle creams in addition to the chocolates and salted caramel receive an award. Councillor Partner will ensure they are recognized at Council. g) Agroclimate Impact Report is asking for weather and climate reports. Tom Barrie will send request onto Ontario Soil and Crop Association. Liaison Reports Durham Agriculture Advisory Committee —Presentation was on fill operations and the issues surrounding them. There was not a quorum so remainder of meeting did not proceed. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington November 12th, 2015 10-13 Durham Region Federation of Agriculture —Celebrate Agriculture was October 29th, Dan Needles was the speaker, 230 tickets sold and there was a waiting list. Over $9,000 made in the auction. Planning for 2016 is proceeding. Farm Connections is proceeding for elementary schools in the April, the high school program has been rescheduled to March. Clarinqton Board of Trade — The Board is working with, Municipality, Oshawa and Whitby and other partners on a joint effort to get GO Transit (the train) to downtown Oshawa and Bowmanville. It was suggested that a resolution from the committee would be appropriate. Faye, Don and Curry Clifford will work on a proposed resolution for a future meeting. CBOT is also reviewing their 5 year agreement with Municipality on Economic Development, looking for renewal of the contract. CBOT will be coming back to the committee with the benefits of membership for Agriculture members. Other Business Codes of Practice — Les provided an article on the update and revisions that are occurring to the Poultry Code of Practice. Each commodity group has a code of practice. Most involve a third party audit of your procedures and practices for on farm humane treatment of animals. To obtain an Environment Farm Plan you have to submit the policies and procedures for your commodity group. The committee members believe that the commodity organizations themselves are the best to speak on behalf of the industry and did not wish to comment on the Poultry Code of Practice. "did you know" - at each meeting that committee members will select an item to circulate to their colleagues (agriculture community contacts) to help spread the word. For this meeting it will be about the crop specialty tool that Evan demonstrated. Future Agendas Suggestions for future meetings are Kim Rudd, new MP (for Ward 4 area of Clarington), and Lizzie Clarke from the Greenbelt Foundation. Eric Bowman moved to Adjourn Next Meeting, December 10th, 7:30 p.m. Room 1C at Municipal Administrative Office Sara Munoz of SPCA is willing to attend the.December meeting. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington November 12th, 2015 10-14 ClariLWWH General Government Committee Report to Council Report to Council Meeting of November 23, 2015 Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of Monday, November 9, 2015 Recommendations: 1. Receive for Information (a) 8.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board dated June 16, 2015 (b) 8.2 . Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated October 20, 2015 (c) 8.3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated September 17, 2015 (d) 8.4 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional Municipality of Durham' Fire Services Study Response from Area Municipalities (e) 8.6 Bruce McCuaig, President & CEO, Metrolinx — Metrolinx Update (f) 9.1 Linda J. Laliberte,CAO/Sectretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority — 2016 Preliminary Budget Review (g) - 10.1 David Garcia, President & CEO, Paul Ruttan, Director of Infrastructure, Blackbird Infrastructure, Gabriel Medel, Design Build Director and Melvin Ramcharitar, Construction Manager, Blackbird Construction, Regarding an Overview of Phase 2 Construction of Highway 407 and Relating Road Closures and Detours (h) ESD -003-15 Emergency Services Activity Report (i) FND-016-15 Financial Update as at September 30, 2015 Q) FND-017-15 Response to Council Request Regarding Clarington Museum (k) CAO -003-15 Implementing the 2015-2018 Strategic Plan Page 1 10-15 Cf~n General Government Committee Report to Council 2. Cloveth Smith, Internship Coordinator, Dallas Boyer, Manager of , Operations — Arts & Science Co-op Programs, and Renan Levine, Professor — Department of Political Science, University of Toronto Scarborough, Regarding University of Toronto Scarborough Co-op Placement Program That the addition of two co-op student positions be considered in. the 2016 Budget. 3. Kevin Empey, Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health, Regarding an Update on the Hospital Building Plans That the delegation of Kevin Empey, Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health, regarding an update on the hospital building plans, be received with thanks. 4. Sponsorship Requests for Ganaraska Forest Centre, Heart & Stroke Foundation — Durham Region and Orono Town Hall That the sponsorship request for Ganaraska Forest Centre.for $2500.00 be received for information; That the sponsorship request for the Heart & Stroke Foundations — Durham Region in the amount of $111.76, be approved; and That the sponsorship request for Orono Town Hall Board in the amount of $300.00, be approved. 5. Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer, Municipality of Clarington, Regarding Actions to be Forthcoming with Respect to GO Train East Lakeshore Extension That the presentation of Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer, Municipality of Clarington, regarding actions to be forthcoming with respect to GO Train East Lakeshore Extension, be received with thanks. Page 2 10-16 Uaftwn General Government Committee Report to Council 6. Baywood Subdivision Phase 4; Bowmanville, Plan 40M-2332 `Certificate of Acceptance' and `Assumption By-law', Final Works Including Roads and Other Related Works That Report EGD -017-15 be received; That the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a `Certificate of Acceptance'.for the Final Works, which includes final stage roads and other'related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2332; That Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD -017-15, assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-2332 and adjacent Plan 10M-840 as public highways; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -017-15 be advised of Council's - decision. 7. Birchdale Subdivision Phase 2B, Courtice, Plan 40M-2317 (Part) `Certificate.of Acceptance' and `Assumption By-law', Final -Works Including Roads and Other Related Works That Report EGD -018-15 be received; That the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works-, which includes final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2317; That Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD -018-15, assuming certain streets within 'Plan 40M-2317 as public highways; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -018-15 be advised of Council's decision. 8. Springfield Subdivision Phase 3, Courtice, Plan 40M-2451 `Certificate of Acceptance' and 'Assumption By-law', Final Works Including Roads and Other Related Works That Report EGD -019-15 be received; That the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a `Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which includes final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2451; Page 3 . 10-17 Cia rh wn General Government Committee Report to Council That Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD -019-15, assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-2451 and adjacent Plan 40R-26040 as public highways; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -019-15 be advised of Council's decision. 9. Winter Maintenance of Trails That Report OPD -009-15 be received for information; and That all interested parties listed in Report OPD -009-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 10. Highway #407 Crossing Roads and Detour Maintenance Agreement That Report OPD -010-15 be received; That the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute a road servicing agreement with Blackbird Maintenance 407 General Partnership (BBM 407) based on the terms as determined satisfactory by the Director of Operations, Director of Finance and the. Municipal Solicitor; and That all interested parties listed in Report OPD -010-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 11. Older Adult Programs & Services Rates and Fees That Report CSD -013-15 be received; That Council approve the proposed rates and fees as outlined for the period January 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017, and That all interested parties listed in Report CSD -013-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 12: Tourism Service Delivery Consideration That Report COD -023-15 be received; That the Municipal Service delivery model for Tourism as outlined as option a) in Report COD -016-15 with the approval of the additional position of a full-time Tourism Coordinator effective December 1, 2015, be approved; . Page 4 Emm C]�jpp General Government Committee Report to Council That the Clarington Tourism and Marketing Board and the Clarington Board of Trade be recognized and thanked for their efforts in working with. the Municipality of Clarington on the proposed tourism service delivery model; and That all interested parties listed in Report COD -023-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 13. Snow Clearing of Sidewalks and Parking Lots That Report COD -026-15 be received; That B&D Tractor Services with an annual revised bid amount of $232,720.72 (net H.S.T. rebate) and 2262728 Ontario Ltd O/A BJ Flint and Sons with an annual revised bid amount of $246,102.65 (net H.S.T. rebate), being the lowest responsible bidders meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2015-30 be awarded the contract for Snow Clearing of Sidewalks and Parking Lots; That the funds expended be drawn from the respective operating budgets; and That the Purchasing Manager be authorized to extend the contract for up to four additional one year terms pending satisfactory service, available funds, and subject to yearly rate increase based on the Consumer Price Index, All Items, Ontario, most recent issue. 14. Older Adult Governance.— Management of the Beech Centre That Report LGL -009-15 be received; That Council pass By-law No. 2015-074 attached to Report LGL -009-15 (Attachment 1) in order to designate the Beech Centre as a municipal capital facility and exempt it from taxation; That the Clerk be directed to provide written notice of By-law No. 2015-074 to the Minister of Education as required by subsection 110(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001; That the Clerk be directed to provide written notice of By-law No. 2015-074 to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Clerk of the Region of Durham and the local school boards as required by subsection 110(8) of the Municipal Act, 2001; That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the Transition Agreement and Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with the Bowmanville Older. Adult Association attached to this Report (Attachments 2 and 3), Page 5 10-19 General Government Committee Report to Council That staff be authorized to take all steps necessary to fulfill all of the Municipality's obligations under the Transition Agreement; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGL -009-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 15. Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Clarington from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 That, in accordance with Section 226 of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, during the four-year term of Council (2014 through to 2018), Regional Councillor Wards 1 and 2, Joe Neal, be appointed, as the Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Clarington from January 1, 2016 until December 31, 2016. 16. 2015-2017 Provisions Affecting All Employees;-- CUPE Inside & Outside, Non -Affiliated Employee Group, Other Applicable Employment Groups, Applicable Board and Committee Appointed Positions That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report COD -025-15, 2015- 2017 Provisions Affecting All Employees — CUPE Inside & Outside, Non -Affiliated Employee Group, Other Applicable Employment Groups, Applicable Board and Committee Appointed Positions, be approved. Page 6 F Memo Clerk's Department If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: June Gallagher, Deputy Clerk Date: November 20, 2015 Subject: Council Meeting Agenda — November 23, 2015 — Update File: C05.Council Please be advised of the following updates to the Council Agenda: 7. Delegations (See Final Agenda) Attached for Members of Council is the Final Consolidated Agenda. 14. By-laws (Addition) 14.8 2015-082 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Bowmanville Seniors GP Ltd.) J ne Gallagher Deputy Clerk JEG/mc c: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads Final Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers, 211 Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario MW Inquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Cindy Fleming, Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2101 or by email at cfleminq(a,clarington.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Audio Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of Council meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a Council meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the Municipality's website. In addition, please be advised that some of the Council meetings may be video recorded. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net 1 Call to Order 2 Moment of Reflection 3 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 4 Announcements 5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 5.1 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council November 2, 2015 5.2 Minutes of a special meeting of Council November 9, 2015 6 Presentations Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 6.1 Charles Taws, Former Curator, Clarington Museums — Certificate of Recognition 5-1 RIM 6.2 Inspector Rolf Kleum and Staff Sergeant Mitch Martin, Durham Regional Police Services, and Cassidy Bignell and Victoria Rosa, Students — Festive Ride Launch — MADD Red Ribbon Campaign 7 Delegations 7.1 Kyle Fitzgerald and Tenzin Shomar, Durham Youth Council — Endorsement of GO Train Extension to Bowmanville (Re: 10.2 - General Government Committee Report Item 5) 8 Communications — Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information as of the time of publication. 9 Communications — Direction 9.1 Kyle Fitzgerald and Tenzin Shomar, Durham Youth Council — Endorsement of 9-1 GO Train Extension to Bowmanville (Re: 10.2 - General Government Committee Report Item 5) (Motion to refer correspondence for consideration during discussion of Item 10.2 - General Government Committee Report Item 5) Page 1 Ciarhwon Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 10 Committee Reports 10.1 Advisory Committee Reports 10.1.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board 10-1 dated September 8, 2015 10.1.2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated October 20, 2015 10-4 10.1.3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee 10-9 dated November 10, 2015 10. 1.4 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated 10-12 November 12, 2015 10.2 General Government Committee Report of November 9, 2015 10-15 10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of November 16, 2015 10-21 11 Staff Reports 11.1 Confidential Report LGL -010-15 — Clarington v. Mian et al 12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion 13 Unfinished Business 14 By-laws 14.1 2015-074 Being a By-law to designate the Beech Centre as a municipal capital facility and exempt it from all taxes levied for municipal and school purposes (Item 14 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.2 2015-076 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 6 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.3 2015-077 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) Page 2 Uarington Council Agenda Date: November 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 14.4 2015-078 Being a By-law to establish certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, and to name them (Item 8 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.5 2015-079 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington [1494339 Ontario Limited (Foley Group)] (Item 2 of the Planning & Development Committee Report) 14.6 2015-080 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.) 14.7 2015-081 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1954 and 40M-2528 from Part Lot Control 14.8 2015-082 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Bowmanville Seniors GP Ltd.) 15 Procedural Notices of Motion 16 Other Business 17 Confirming By -Law 18 Adjournment Page 3 ffirinon' Planning & Development Committee Report to Council Report to Council Meeting of November 23, 2015 Subject: Planning & Development Committee Meeting of Monday, November 16, 2015 Recommendations: 1. Heritage Designation Amendment Enfield United Church 1640 Concession Road 9, former Township of Darlington That Report PSD -057-15 be received; That the recommendation of the Clarington Heritage Committee, to amend the designation of Enfield United Church at 1640 Concession Road 9, Darlington, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, continue to be processed; That the Clerk prepare the required Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act; That, depending on the response to the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Clerk either prepare the necessary by-law or report back to Council regarding objection(s) received; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -057-15 and. any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 2. An Application by 1494339 Ontario Limited (Foley Group) for Removal of Holding Symbol - That Report PSD -058-15 be received; That the application, submitted by 1494339 Ontario Limited (Foley Group) to remove the Holding (H) symbol, be approved; That the By-law contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD -058-15, to remove the Holding (H) Symbol for lots fronting on to Daiseyfield Avenue, be passed; That, once all conditions contained in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol for the balance of plan of subdivision 18T-90003 are satisfied, a By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council; That Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD -058-15 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -058-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 1 10-21 Do you think you can drive like that? ■By the end, of this presentation we want you to support MADD and know NEVER to drive impaired. Close your eyes and imagine this... mads'' Durham Charity's registered charity number: 13907 2060 R R0001 YOUTH Awc) PHILAn,4TH ROPY ICJjT3AT7YF- . , 4 Mothers Against Drunk Driving' Les me'res curntre I'alcool au volant' Mothers Against Drunk Driving This charity impacts pumm_ - In I.,. ',� Why ---4* d ■ r rm. t.ol Cassidy Bignell and Victoria Rosa all believe impaired driving is a senseless act that is killing way too many innocent people. It needs to be stopped. Here is what some of Durham regions teens think... Help us, help yourselves,, help every driver on the road and support MADID. The next road sign that is placed, the next breathalyzer installed, or the next ad posted could save your life. NEVER drink and drive, phone your parents, call a cab, there is always another way home. Impaired driving kills, don't let it be you. SUPPORT MADD,1��rr�ad�' Connecting Clarington A Presentation in Support of Clarington Council Motion#C-222-3-5 CYC Introductions Kyle Fitzgerald, Youth Chair of Durham Tenzin Shomar,Youth Councillor, Municipality of Clarington CY C ho we are hat we do Introduction toYbuth Council CY C Youth Council's Policy Process • Youth Councillor brings forward an idea Youth Council decides whetherto pursue it or not Idea deferred to Committee Committee meets, produces a policy piece • Youth Council as a whole approves Policy is promoted CYC Connecting Clarington Policy ►proved in principle byYouth Council in July 2015 !alth and Social Services Committee met in August 2015 to draft the piece ►proved byYouth Council as a whole in September 2015 CYC Why is the Extension Important? • Rapid population growth projected — but not for younger adults • To remain a viable option for young people, Bowmanville must be connected to Ontario's hub, Toronto, and the rest of Durham Region Rapid, inter -city transit makes access to higher learning more affordable and attainable ® Clarington is at a competitive disadvantage, with less frequent and more time-consuming bus connections Y ID C Why Now? ?w federal government iprecedented access to funding -oad community support jreement among local politicians irther delays risk Bowmanville being left behind Kcal cost-sharing commitments secured CYC Next Steps alae this project a top priority )ntinue to rally public support CY C ThankYou ForYourTime `7