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February 29, 2016
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 29, 2016, 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, A. Allison, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, D. Crome, F. Horvath,
M. Marano, N. Taylor, 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 Woo led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect to
Item 11 of the General Government Committee Report.
Councillor Cooke indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect
to Item 11 of the General Government Committee Report.
4 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #C-051-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council February 8, 2016, be approved.
Carried
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6 Presentations
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham – Annual
Address
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, addressed Council
to update Members of Council and citizens on 2015 Regional activities and to present a
synopsis of 2016 Regional initiatives. Mr. Anderson stated that 2015 was a very busy
year with many positive events including the Pan Am Games, the Highland Games, the
Durham Festival, the opening of the first phase of the Clarington Police Complex, the
opening of the new Fairview Lodge, and the opening of the Durham/York Energy
Centre, which is now operating at full capacity. He noted the Region participated in a
number of studies and commented on Provincial Policy reviews, participated in the
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) hearings on relicensing of the Darlington
Nuclear Generating Station and consulted with the public on a Transportation Master
Plan. Mr. Anderson stated the Region’s new Strategic Plan was approved by Council in
December and will guide the annual budget and business planning process for 2015 to
2019. Mr. Anderson stated maintaining infrastructure was a priority in 2015 with
approximately $3 million expended for road rehabilitation projects in Clarington.
Mr. Anderson indicated the 2016 Regional budget includes expenditures in the range of
$1.3 billion including $77.3 million proposed for roads, $48.9 million for the water supply
system and $139.3 million for the sanitary sewerage system. He noted the overall
regional tax increase is 1.65% amounting to approximately $40 for the average
household on the Regional portion of the property tax bill. Mr. Anderson highlighted
2016 initiatives including improved transit services with new sections of dedicated bus
rapid transit (BTR) lanes and bike lanes, construction of the eastern bus maintenance
and storage facility, and lobbying Metrolinx to bring GO Regional Express Rail across
Highway 401 at Thornton Road in keeping with the approved EA for GO Rail east
extension to Bowmanville. Mr. Anderson stated the final report on the review of
Regional Council composition is expected in March, a study is being proposed to
identify roads that could be transferred to or from the Region and the area
municipalities, a water and wastewater master plan process will be launched to support
the next development charges review and gather data to guide climate change
adaption, and the region will seek input from the public and stakeholders to develop an
age-friendly community strategy. Mr. Anderson advised Regional staff continue to
support growth of local business and to reach out internationally. Mr. Anderson
summarized by stating that the Region regularly contacts Ministers, MPs and MPPs to
outline the need for, and great potential of, investment in Durham.
Mr. Anderson responded to questions from Members of Council.
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Resolution #C-052-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the presentation of Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, be
received with thanks.
Carried
7 Delegations
There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting.
8 Communications – Receive for Information
There were no Communications to be received for information.
9 Communications – Direction
Linda Laliberte, Chair, Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner and Giselle
Hatton, Administration Liaison, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters – Joint
th
Request for Sponsorship of 27 Annual OFAH/Ganaraska Forest Centre
Conservation Dinner in the amount of $5,000
Resolution #C-053-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the request from Linda Laliberte, Chair, Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation
Dinner and Giselle Hatton, Administration Liaison, Ontario Federation of Anglers &
th
Hunters, with respect to a Joint Request for Sponsorship of 27 Annual
OFAH/Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner in the amount of $5,000, be
referred for consideration during discussion of Item 11 of the General Government
Committee Report.
Carried
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10 Committee Reports
Advisory Committee Reports
10.1
10.1.1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 17, 2016
Resolution #C-054-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That
10.1.1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 17, 2016 be
received for information.
Carried
General Government Committee Report of February 16, 2016
Resolution #C-055-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
February 16, 2016 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #1(j), 10, and
11.
Carried
Item 1(j) – Report CLD-010-16 - Integrity Commissioner
Resolution #C-056-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Municipality of Clarington advise the Region of Durham that it would like to
participate in an RFP seeking proposals for the services of an Integrity Commissioner;
and
That an Integrity Commissioner be appointed.
Withdrawn later in the meeting
Resolution #C-057-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:23 PM.
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The foregoing Resolution #C-056-16 was subsequently withdrawn.
Resolution #C-058-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report CLD-010-16 be received;
That Council approve the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner who shall be
responsible for performing, in an independent manner, the functions assigned by the
municipality with respect to,
(a) the application of the code of conduct for members of council and the code of
conduct for members of local boards or of either of them;
and
(b) the application of any procedures, rules and policies of the municipality and local
boards governing the ethical behaviour of members of council and of local
boards or of either of them.
That the Region of Durham be advised that Clarington supports the concept of a
Regional Integrity Commissioner acting as Clarington’s Integrity Commissioner on a
“fee for service” basis;
That any costs that may be incurred in 2016 be funded through the unclassified
administration section, with appropriate budget amounts established in future years
based on the usage of the Integrity Commissioner as experience is developed;
That Staff report back on proposed amendments to Clarington’s Code of Conduct
specifically to include: the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner for the
Municipality of Clarington; local boards; to add a “no reprisals or obstruction” section;
and to provide for sanctions;
That Staff continue to work with the Region of Durham, as deemed appropriate, in the
RFP process to ensure that Clarington’s needs are included in the Regional RFP;
That Staff report back at the conclusion of the RFP process; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-010-16, and any delegations, be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried on the following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Mayor Foster √
Item 10 - Canada 150 Fund Program Application
Resolution #C-059-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report CSD-004-16 be received;
That staff be authorized to complete an application to the Canada 150 Fund Program
for programs and initiatives in Clarington to recognize and celebrate Canada’s 150th
anniversary of Confederation; and
That staff be authorized to apply as a partner with community organizations that may be
interested in applying for funding through the Canada 150 Fund for separate initiatives
where services can be provided in kind at no direct cost to the Municipality.
Carried
Item 11 - Sponsorship Requests from Bethesda House, Bowmanville Hospital
Foundation, Clarington Green Gaels Junior B Lacrosse Club, Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Clarington, Community Living Oshawa, Rotary Club of Courtice,
Ganaraska Forest Centre and Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
Resolution #C-060-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report CSD-005-16 be received;
That Council consider the sponsorship requests submitted by Bethesda House,
Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, Clarington Green Gaels Junior B Lacrosse Club, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington, Community Living Oshawa, Rotary Club of Courtice;
and Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner/Ontario Federation of Anglers &
Hunters; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-005-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Councillor Neal declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the Rotary Club of Courtice
referenced in Report CSD-005-16 as he is a Member of the Club and left the Council
Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Councillor Cooke declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the Rotary Club of
Courtice referenced in Report CSD-005-16 as he is a Member of the Club and left the
Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Resolution #C-061-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the sponsorship request for the Rotary Club of Courtice, in the amount of $500.00,
be approved.
Carried
Councillor Cooke and Councillor Neal returned to meeting.
Resolution #C-062-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the sponsorship request for Bethesda House, in the amount of $500.00, be
approved.
Carried
Resolution #C-063-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
st
That sponsorship for the 1 Annual Fashion Show for the Bowmanville Hospital
Foundation, in the amount of $200.00, be approved.
Lost later in the meeting
(See following motions)
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Resolution #C-064-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the foregoing Resolution #C-063-16 be amended to add:
“That sponsorship for the Harvest Ball for the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, in the
amount of $1,000.00, be approved.”
Lost
The foregoing Resolution #C-063-16 was then put to a vote and lost.
Resolution #C-065-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner
That sponsorship for the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, in the amount of $2,000, be
approved and applied as follows:
• Tee Off Fore Health Golf Tournament - $1,000.00 (Gold Club)
• 1st Annual Fashion Show - $200.00
• Harvest Ball - $800.00
Carried
Resolution #C-066-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the sponsorship request for Clarington Green Gaels Junior B Lacrosse Club, in the
amount of $500.00, be approved;
That the sponsorship request for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington, in the amount of
$500.00, be approved; and
That the sponsorship request for Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, in the amount
of $500.00, be approved.
Carried
Resolution #C-067-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the joint sponsorship request from the Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation
th
Dinner and Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters for the 27 Annual
OFAH/Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner, in the amount of $500.00, be
approved.
Carried
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Planning & Development Committee Report of February 22, 2016
Resolution #C-068-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report
of February 22, 2016 be approved, on consent, with the exception of Item #2.
Carried
Item 2 - A Rezoning Application by 1891211 Ontario Limited to Permit Three Six-
Storey Apartment Buildings Containing 414 Dwelling Units
Resolution #C-069-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-017-16 be received;
That the proposed application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by 1891211
Ontario Limited continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent
report;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-017-16 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-017-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
11 Staff Reports
There were no Staff Reports considered 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.
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13 Unfinished Business
Report LGL-001-16 – Orono Business Improvement Area By-law
Resolution #C-070-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report LGL-001-16 - Orono Business Improvement Area By-law be lifted from the
table.
Carried
Resolution #C-071-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report LGL-001-16 be received;
That the by-law attached to Report LGL-001-16 be passed with the following
amendments:
That Section 12 be amended to provide that the Board shall be composed of a total of 5
directors, 4 of whom to be selected by a vote of the BIA membership;
That Staff report back to Council prior to June 2017 regarding the operations of the
Orono BIA; and
That all members of the Orono BIA be notified of Council’s decision.
Withdrawn later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-072-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:11 PM.
The foregoing Resolution #C-071-16 was subsequently withdrawn.
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Resolution #C-073-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report LGL-001-16 be received;
That the by-law attached to Report LGL-001-16 be passed with the following
amendments:
That Section 12 be amended to provide that the Board shall be
composed of a total of 5 directors, 4 of whom to be selected by a vote of
the BIA membership;
That Section 22 be deleted and all subsequent sections renumbered;
That the following words be added to Section 23 (renumbered to 22):
"provided that at least 6 meetings shall be held each calendar year";
That Quorum in section 25 (renumbered to 24) be reduced to three
directors;
That Staff report back to Council prior to June 2017 regarding the operations of the
Orono BIA; and
That all members of the Orono BIA be notified of Council’s decision.
Carried
14 By-laws
Resolution #C-074-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2016-020 to 2016-029
2016-020 Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 4 of the General
Government Committee Report)
2016-021 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 5 of the General Government Committee Report)
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2016-022 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)
2016-023 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 7 of
the General Government Committee Report)
2016-024 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2011-036, a by-law respecting the appointment
of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing Inspectors and Fire
Safety Inspectors (Item 8 of the General Government Committee Report)
2016-025 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2553 from
Part Lot Control (1494339 Ontario Ltd.)
2016-026 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)
(Approved by Council on November 23, 3015)
2016-027 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2526 from
Part Lot Control (H & H Properties Inc.)
2016-028 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington \[Lanarose Properties Ltd. (The
Kaitlin Group)\] (Item 3 of the Planning & Development Committee Report)
2016-029 Being a by-law respecting the Business Improvement Area of Orono (Unfinished
Business); 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.
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17 Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-075-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2016-030, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 29th day of February 2016; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-076-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the meeting adjourn at 9:15 PM.
- Carried
Mayor Municipal Clerk
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