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March 21, 2016
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 21, 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: 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 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-077-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council February 29, 2016, be approved.
Carried
6 Presentations
Participant Recognition – Priority Green Clarington Green Demonstration
Project
Amy Burke, Senior Planner, appeared before Council to recognize the families whose
support provided a unique opportunity to look at green building practices under actual
living conditions. She noted the results of the Green Demonstration project can be
found on the project website at www.prioritygreenclarington.com and they reveal
energy, water, natural gas and cost savings, as well as greenhouse gas reductions for
the six homes.
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Mayor Foster thanked the homeowners and builders for participating in the project and
presented a Certificate of Recognition to the following residents: Kern and Lois
Stanberry, who were joined by Rachel MacLean of Halminen Homes, Aaron, Lesley and
Isabelle Clapp, Virgil Romualdo who was joined by Erick Jeffery of Jeffrey Homes and
Eric and Nicole Jeffery.
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
There were no Communications for direction.
10 Committee Reports
Advisory Committee Reports
10.1.1 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated February 10, 2016
10.1.2 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
February 9, 2016
10.1.3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
dated March 8, 2016
10.1.4 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated February 3,
and March 2, 2016
10.1.5 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated March 10,
2016
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Resolution #C-078-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That
10.1.1 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated February 10, 2016
10.1.2 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated February 9,
2016
10.1.3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
dated March 8, 2016
10.1.4 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated February 3,
and March 2, 2016; and
10.1.5 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated March 10,
2016
be received for information, with the exception of Item 10.1.1.
Carried
Resolution #C-079-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT in accordance with 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting
be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with personal matters about
an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Carried
The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:35 PM.
The Mayor advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance with
Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and no resolutions were
passed.
10.1.1 Minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated February 10, 2016
Resolution #C-080-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of the Clarington Museums Board dated February 10, 2016, be
received for information.
Carried
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General Government Committee Report of March 7, 2016
Resolution #C-081-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
March 7, 2016 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #1(b) and #9.
Carried
Item 1(b) – Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham – Durham/York Energy from Waste Project
Resolution #C-082-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the correspondence from Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works
Department, Regional Municipality of Durham – Durham/York Energy from Waste
Project, be received for information.
Carried
Item 9 – Pedestrian Safety at Vincent Massey School
Resolution #C-083-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Staff be directed to provide a report regarding the following, with respect to
pedestrian safety at Vincent Massey Public School and the intersection of St. George
Street and King Street:
A stop sign at St. George Street and Church Street
Lengthening the crossing light at the pedestrian cross walk at King Street and
St. George Street
A crossing guard at King Street and St. George Street
Vincent Massey Public School being designated a Municipal Safety Zone, with
increased fines
That staff make recommendations to enhance pedestrian safety with regard to
the construction taking place at 222 King Street; and
That DRPS be invited to provide input and work with staff on addressing safety
issues in the area.
Carried
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Special General Government Committee Report of March 18, 2016
10.2
Item 1 – 2016 Current and Capital Budget
Resolution #C-084-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report FND-002-16 be received;
That Council approve the 2016 Operating and Capital budget as outlined in Schedule
“A”, at an estimated tax levy impact of 3.09% (exclusive of tax policy impacts), as
directed in Report FND-002-16 with the following amendments:
a. That Staff be directed to install portable trailer washrooms, Capital Project 32-
325-15103 at Clarington Fields with the cost of installation and maintenance
to be funded by the Engineering Parks Capital Reserve Fund;
b. That $150,000.00 (Contributions from General), Reserve Fund Account
# 517 in the Engineering Parks Capital, be deleted;
c. That a Fire Prevention Officer be hired in the second half of 2016, at a 2016
Budget cost impact of $45,000;
d. That the Staff Development budgets be consolidated into one account, with a
budget total of $270,000; and
e. That the Heritage Committee - Clar Heritage Com (Board Acco) expenditure
Account # 100-50-430-10520 in the amount of $1000, be funded through the
tax levy;
That Council approve a 0.63% tax levy dedicated to Rural Roads split equally between
the Operations and Engineering departments as identified as Item #1 on Schedule “B”
in the amount of $300,000;
That the following items, listed as Priority “B” in Report FND-002-16 as itemized in
Schedule “B” be approved:
a. That Item #11 of Schedule “B”, Light Armoured Vehicle Memorial, be tabled
until there is a response from the Federal Government;
b. That Item #2 of Schedule “B”, Additional Emerald Ash Borer Tree
Replacement, be approved in the amount of $75,000;
c. That Item #13 of Schedule “B”, Newcastle’s of the World, be approved in the
amount of $20,000 and be funded from the Economic Development Fund;
d. That Item #3 of Schedule “B”, Parking Lot Rehabilitation Transfer to Reserve
Fund, be approved in the amount of $125,000;
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e. That Item #5 of Schedule “B”, Engineering Capital, be approved in the
amount of $149,173; and
f. That Item #4 of Schedule “B”, Overtime/Casual Help Etc., be approved in the
amount of $150,000, as required, provided that it is not solely for Emergency
Services and Operations;
That Schedule “C”, External Agencies 2016 Increase, of Report FND-002-16, be
approved as follows, at an estimated tax levy impact of 0.06%:
a. That the Bowmanville Older Adult Association 2016 Budget Request be
approved in the amount of $255,000;
b. That the Clarington Museums 2016 Budget Request be approved in the
amount of $282,643;
c. That the John Howard Society/Firehouse Youth 2016 Budget Request be
approved in the amount of $57,200;
d. That the Orono Cemetery Board 2016 Budget Request be approved in the
amount of $10,000;
e. That the Newcastle Community Hall 2016 Budget Request be approved in the
amount of $20,000;
f. That the Visual Arts Centre 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount
of $206,714;
g. That the Clarington Public Library 2016 Budget Request be approved in the
amount of $2,900,000; and
h. That the Community Care Durham 2016 Budget Request be approved in the
amount of $39,500;
That Schedules outlining Reserve and Reserve Fund Contributions and new
Reserve/Reserve Funds be approved as shown in the 2016 Draft Budget Binder;
That approximately $800,000 be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to
offset the tax rate impact;
That the financing of Capital projects, as outlined in the documents attached to Report
FND-002-16, be approved;
That the external agencies, referred to in Schedule “C”, of Report FND-002-16, be
advised of Council’s decision regarding their grant request;
That any cash flow shortfall in the Development Charges Reserve Funds be interim
financed from the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund and General Municipal
Reserve Fund, to be repaid with interest as cash flow permits;
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That Report FND-002-16 be adopted by resolution in accordance with provisions of
Ontario Regulation 284/09 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and
That the appropriate By-laws to levy the 2016 tax requirements for Municipal, Regional
and Education purposes be forwarded to Council for approval, once final tax policy
information is available.
Carried as amended later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-085-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-084-16 be amended in Schedule “A” Part 1(c) to
replace the words “Fire Prevention Officer” with the words “Fire Prevention Inspector”.
Carried
Resolution #C-086-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the foregoing Resolution #C-084-16 be amended in Schedule “C” Part (g) to delete
Part (g) and replace with: “That the Clarington Public Library 2016 Budget Request be
approved in the amount of $2,950,328”.
Carried
Resolution #C-087-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-084-16 be amended in Schedule “C” Part (b) –
Clarington Museums and Part (f) – Visual Arts Centre 2016 Budget Requests be
approved in the amounts which reflect a 1.5% increase only.
Motion Lost
Resolution #C-088-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the foregoing Resolution #C-084-16 be amended in Schedule “C” Part (a) – That
the Bowmanville Older Adult Association 2016 budget request be approved in the
amount of $255,000, with a reduction of $100,000 in 2017 and 2018, and a final
reduction of $55,000 in 2019 thus leaving them self-sufficient.
Motion Lost
Members of Council provided comments on the 2016 Current and Capital Budget.
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The foregoing Resolution #C-084-16 was then put to a vote and carried as amended
resulting in a final total tax increase of 3.89% 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 √
10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of March 14, 2016
Resolution #C-089-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report
of March 14, 2016 be approved, on consent.
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.
13 Unfinished Business
Addendum to Report PSD-021-16 – An application by Tien Tao Sheng Xiu
Temple to rezone a former public elementary school property to a place of
worship
Resolution #C-090-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report PSD-021-16 be received;
That Addendum to Report PSD-021-16 be received;
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That the application for rezoning ZBA 2016-0001, submitted by Tien Tao Sheng Xiu
Temple be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 2
to Addendum to Report PSD-021-16 be passed;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Addendum to
Report-021-16 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD-021-16 and any
delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
14 By-laws
Resolution #C-091-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2016-031 to 2016-035
2016-031 Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham to continue
delegating the responsibility for administration and enforcement of the Building
Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in respect to sewage systems (Item 4
of the General Government Committee Report)
2016-032 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Averton Group) (Item 1 of the
Planning & Development Committee Report)
2016-033 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Dr. Linda Carter)(Item 2 of the
Planning & Development Committee Report)
2016-034 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Tien Tao Sheng Xiu Temple)
(Item 1 of Unfinished Business)
2016-035 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (2265719 Ontario Inc.)
(Approved by Council on May 12, 2014); and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
15 Procedural Notices of Motion
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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-092-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2016-036, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 21St day of March; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-093-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That th eti g adjourn at 8:26 PM.
Carried g
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