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May 24, 2016
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 24, 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, G. Acorn, A. Allison, T. Cannella, C. Carr, D. Crome,
F. Horvath, M. Marano, 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 Partner led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3 Declaration of Interest
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be declaring an interest with respect to Item 3
of the Planning & Development 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-127-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a regular meeting of Council May 2, 2016, be approved.
Carried
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6 Presentations
Mayor Foster presented Certificates of Recognition to the following members of
the Tyke 1 Clarington Gaels for winning the 2015 Field Lacrosse Championship,
the Lacrosse Box Championship and the Ontario Provincials: Jack Bosomworth,
Hudson Armstrong, Matthew Souter, Quartez Walker-Welch, Braeden Couture,
Jarron Crosbie, Owen Vivian, Connor Broley, Parker Robbins, Shaydon Cannon,
Trenton Bonneveld, Foster Buchner, Caden Allenby, Ethan Baker, Calvin
Dickinson, and to the following coaches, trainers and managers: Kevin Vivian,
Coach, Matt Armstrong, Assistant Coach, Jay Cannon, Assistant Coach,
Brandon Baker, Trainer, and Adam Bonneveld, Manager. Mayor Foster also
recognized Zachary Clarke, team member and Jason Crosbie, Assistant Coach,
who were not in attendance.
Michael Angemeer, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation, presented a
cheque to the Municipality in the amount of $20,000 resulting from completion of
energy saving projects at the Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre as part of
the Energy Retrofit Incentives through the “saveONenergy” Retrofit Program.
Mr. Angemeer introduced Veridian representatives Kirsten Hutka, Key Account
Representative and James Glasspool, Energy Manager. Mr. Angemeer stated
the energy savings projects will result in an estimated savings of approximately
80,000 kilowatt hours and an annual energy cost savings of approximately
$10,000. Mr. Angemeer thanked Council and staff for working with Verdian
stating he looks forward to assisting the Municipality with future energy savings.
Mayor Foster presented cheques in the amount of $22,129.60 to
James Campbell and Craig Ryan, Visual Arts Centre and to Ann Harley, A Gift of
Art, representing the proceeds of the Mayor’s Gala – For the Love of Art.
7 Delegations
Bill Peeters addressed Council concerning Item 4 of the Planning and
Development Committee Report – Report PSD-038-16 – Municipally-Initiated
Zoning By-law Amendment for Properties Fronting on Tooley Road in Courtice.
Mr. Peeters stated he resides at 3124 Tooley Road and is speaking for many
concerned residents of Tooley Road. He indicated the proposed Zoning By-law
amendment was designed to maintain the character of the existing streetscape
on Tooley Road and expressed concern with the special exception brought
forward at last week’s Planning & Development Committee meeting for one area
resident. Mr. Peeters noted that residents of Tooley Road were not provided with
prior notice and questioned how such a request could be entertained. Mr.
Peeters feels this is a matter of fairness and transparency and that the resident
should be required to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance.
Mr. Peeters requested Council to listen to the concerns of area residents and to
do what is ethically right.
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In response to question, Mr. Peeters stated he would concur with a referral to the
Committee of Adjustment.
Hannu Halminen addressed Council concerning Item 4 of the Planning and
Development Committee Report – Report PSD-038-16 – Municipally-Initiated
Zoning By-law Amendment for Properties Fronting on Tooley Road in Courtice.
Mr. Halminen stated he was speaking on behalf of at least one resident of Tooley
Road and his company who has a development interest on the east side of
Tooley Road. Mr. Halminen stated he does not disagree in principle with the
proposed Zoning By-law amendment, and that the 17 metre frontage is not an
issue. Through use of a map on display, Mr. Halminen questioned the rationale
for adjusting the Environmental Protection (EP) zone to be in line with the R1
Zone. He pointed to a section on the map which currently would allow residents
on the east side of Tooley Road to sever their lots if they had the required
frontages; however, he stated the adjustment would devalue those properties as
there would not be enough frontage remaining to build a house. Mr. Halminen
noted most of the properties are infill lots that already have the zoning to permit
development but that there won’t be any revenue generated on the east side
because it will be all greenbelt. Mr. Halminen requested that the zoning map as
shown attached to the proposed by-law delete the change from R1 to EP zone
and remain as is on the east side of Tooley Road.
Resolution #C-128-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Order of the Agenda be altered to consider Item 4 of the Planning &
Development Committee Report at this time.
Carried
10.3 Planning & Development Committee Report of May 16, 2016
Item 4 – Municipally-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for Properties Fronting
on Tooley Road in Courtice
Resolution #C-129-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-038-16 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment be approved as contained in Attachment 1 of
Report PSD-038-16;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department be
forwarded a copy of Report PSD-038-16 and Council's decision; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-038-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Motion lost 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 √
Resolution #C-130-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-038-16 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment be approved as contained in Attachment 1 of
Report PSD-038-16 with the exception that the southerly 14.8 metres of the lot at
4270 Tooley Road be zoned with a special exception permitting a minimum interior lot
frontage of 14.5 metres but containing all other provisions of the R1-95 zone;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department be
forwarded a copy of Report PSD-038-16 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-038-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Referred to staff
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-131-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the foregoing Resolution #C-130-16 be divided to vote separately “on the special
exception to the southerly 14.8 metres of the lot at 4270 Tooley Road” portion of the
second paragraph from the remainder of the motion.
Carried
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Resolution #C-132-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-130-16 be referred back to the Director of Planning
Services to consult with Norma and Ronald Blaauw and/or their representative to
determine if there is any substance to their situation and whether they should be
provided with a special exception on the EP Zone.
Carried
9.2Michael Fry, Planning Manager, D. G. Biddle & Associates Limited –
Municipally-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for Properties Fronting on
Tooley Road in Courtice
9.3 Norma and Ronald Blaauw - – Municipally-initiated Zoning By-law
Amendment for Properties Fronting on Tooley Road in Courtice
9.4 Norma and Ronald Blaauw - – Municipally-initiated Zoning By-law
Amendment for Properties Fronting on Tooley Road in Courtice
Resolution #C-133-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That correspondence item 9.2 from Michael Fry, Planning Manager, D. G. Biddle &
Associates Limited and correspondence items 9.3 and 9.4 from Norma and Ronald
Blaauw, with respect to Municipally-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for Properties
Fronting on Tooley Road in Courtice, be referred to the Director of Planning Services for
consideration in the preparation of a subsequent report pertaining to Report
PSD-038-16.
Carried
8 Communications – Receive for Information
There were no Communications to be received for information.
9 Communications – Direction
Correspondence items 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 were considered earlier in the meeting.
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Wayne Fairbrother – Templeton Menninga LLP - Addendum to Report
PSD-033-16 – Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots
by Michael and Cathy Clark Part Lot 1, Concession 1 in the former
Township of Clarke
Resolution #C-134-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That correspondence item 9.1 from Wayne Fairbrother – Templeton Menninga LLP,
with respect to Addendum to Report PSD-033-16 – Extension to Draft Approval for 19
Estate Residential Lots by Michael and Cathy Clarke Part Lot 1, Concession 1 in the
former Township of Clarke, be referred for consideration under Unfinished Business
13.1.
Carried
10 Committee Reports
Advisory Committee Reports
10.1.1 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated May 12,
2016
Resolution #C-135-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That
10.1.1 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated May 12, 2016
be received for information.
Carried
General Government Committee Report of May 9, 2016
Resolution #C-136-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of
May 9, 2016 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #1(k), #5, and #7.
Carried
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Item 1(k) – CLD-018-16 – Recording of “Declaration of Interest” in Minutes
Resolution #C-137-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That declarations be recorded in the minutes as “a declaration of interest under the
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act”.
Carried
Item 5 was pulled by Councillor Neal to be decided on by a recorded vote.
Item 5 - Amanda Gubbels, Clerk/Deputy Administrator, Township of Warwick –
Physician Recruitment
That the following Municipality of Bluewater resolution, endorsed by the Township of
Warwick, regarding Physician Recruitment, be endorsed by the Municipality of
Clarington:
Whereas Ontario's growing and aging population is putting an increasing strain
on our publicly-funded health care system;
And Whereas since February 2015, the Ontario government has made an almost
7% unilateral cut to physician services expenditures which cover all the care
doctors provide to patients - including cuts to programs which are specifically
designed to act as incentives for physicians to practice in rural areas;
And Whereas the decisions Ontario makes today will impact patients' access to
quality care in the years to come and these cuts will threaten access to the
quality, patient-focused care Ontarians need and expect;
And Whereas Ontario in experiencing a growing rural population as retirees
move to the countryside;
And Whereas many rural municipalities in Ontario have formed physician
recruitment and retention committees and strategies to deal with the reality of
physician retirements and shortages;
And Whereas rural areas in Ontario are already at a distinct disadvantage in
recruiting family physicians due to a number of factors;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Bluewater
hereby requests that the Minister of Health and Long Term Care reinstate
incentives for physicians to practice in rural areas of Ontario, and that the
minister return to the table with Ontario's doctors and work together through
mediation-arbitration to reach a fair deal that protects the quality, patient-focused
care Ontario families deserve; and
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That copies of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the federal and
provincial Ministers of Health, the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Municipality of Bluewater and Township of Warwick.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #C-138-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the resolution of the Municipality of Bluewater resolution, endorsed by the
Township of Warwick, regarding Physician Recruitment, be received for information.
Motion lost on the following recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Councillor Cooke √
Mayor Foster √
Resolution #C-139-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the following Municipality of Bluewater resolution, endorsed by the Township of
Warwick, regarding Physician Recruitment, be endorsed by the Municipality of
Clarington:
Whereas Ontario's growing and aging population is putting an increasing strain
on our publicly-funded health care system;
And Whereas since February 2015, the Ontario government has made an almost
7% unilateral cut to physician services expenditures which cover all the care
doctors provide to patients - including cuts to programs which are specifically
designed to act as incentives for physicians to practice in rural areas;
And Whereas the decisions Ontario makes today will impact patients' access to
quality care in the years to come and these cuts will threaten access to the
quality, patient-focused care Ontarians need and expect;
And Whereas Ontario in experiencing a growing rural population as retirees
move to the countryside;
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And Whereas many rural municipalities in Ontario have formed physician
recruitment and retention committees and strategies to deal with the reality of
physician retirements and shortages;
And Whereas rural areas in Ontario are already at a distinct disadvantage in
recruiting family physicians due to a number of factors;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Bluewater
hereby requests that the Minister of Health and Long Term Care reinstate
incentives for physicians to practice in rural areas of Ontario, and that the
minister return to the table with Ontario's doctors and work together through
mediation-arbitration to reach a fair deal that protects the quality, patient-focused
care Ontario families deserve; and
That copies of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the federal and
provincial Ministers of Health, the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Municipality of Bluewater and Township of Warwick.
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 7 – Lambs Lane Reconstruction Public Information Centre
Resolution #C-140-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report EGD-024-16 be received; and
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-024-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Planning & Development Committee Report of May 16, 2016
Item 4 was considered earlier in the meeting.
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Councillor Hooper declared an interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, with respect to Item 3 of the Planning & Development Committee Report as
a member of his family owns property directly across from the subject property and left
the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter.
Item #3 – An Application by Veltri and Son Limited to Permit the Creation of One
Single Detached Dwelling lot on Borland Court, Bowmanville
Resolution #C-141-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-037-16 be received;
That the Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by Veltri and Son Limited be
approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-037-16;
That a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council once all the
requirements of the Clarington Official Plan are satisfied including a clearance letter
from the Region of Durham regarding site contamination;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-037-16 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-037-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting.
Resolution #C-142-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in items 1 and 2 of the Planning & Development
Committee Report of May 16, 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.
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13 Unfinished Business
Addendum to Report PSD-033-16 – Extension to Draft Approval for 19
Estate Residential Lots by Michael and Cathy Clarke, Part Lot 1,
Concession 1 in the former Township of Clarke
Resolution #C-143-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report PSD-033-16 be received;
That Addendum to Report PSD-033-16 be received;
That extension to Draft Approval for 18T-89007 be supported subject to the Conditions
as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-033-16 and that no further extensions be
granted;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department, Municipality
of Port Hope and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of
Report PSD-033-16 and the Addendum Report to PSD-033-16 and Council’s decision;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-16 and the Addendum Report to
PSD-033-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
Carried
Confidential Report PSD-041-16 – Regarding Potential Property Purchase
Resolution #C-144-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT in accordance with 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting
be closed for the purpose of discussing a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition
of land by the municipality or local board.
Carried
The meeting reconvened in open session at 9:03 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 one resolution was passed
on a procedural matter.
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Resolution #C-145-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-041-16 be received;
That the property identified as 1350 Courtice Road, Courtice, Ontario and being more
particularly described as Part of Lot 29, Concession 1 Darlington and Part of Lot 30,
Concession 1, Darlington as in N133646, Municipality of Clarington, Regional
Municipality of Durham identified as the “GO Station Property” and “Future Road” on
Attachment 1 to PSD-041-16 be acquired for the purchase price of $2,742,400.00,
subject to adjustments;
That the purchase be divided into two parts as described in the two Purchase
Agreements (Attachments 2 and 3), that is the “Future Road” of approximately 3.69
acres for the land required for an east-west road through the length of the property from
Courtice Road to the eastern boundary of the property and “GO Station Property” of
approximately 30.59 acres being that area abutting the south side of the new road
extending to the southern boundary of the property;
That the funds for the purchase of the properties and any associated costs, be charged
to the Strategic Capital Reserve Fund with the costs of the purchase to be recovered
from Metrolinx at a future date
;
That Mayor and the Clerk, on behalf of the Municipality, be authorized to execute the
Agreements to acquire the property; and
That Staff be directed to take all necessary actions to complete the transaction.
Carried later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Resolution #C-146-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to
Resolution #C-145-16 a second time.
Motion lost
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The foregoing Resolution #C-145-16 was then put to a vote and carried on the following
recorded vote:
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Cooke √
Councillor Hooper √
Councillor Neal √
Councillor Partner √
Councillor Traill √
Councillor Woo √
Mayor Foster √
14 By-laws
By-law 2016-050 was withdrawn due to Item 4 of the Planning & Development
Committee Report being referred to the Director of Planning Services.
Resolution #C-147-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2016-049
2016-049 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Veltri and Son) (Item 3 of the
Planning & Development Committee Report); and
That the said by-law 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
Councillor Neal discussed the results of the Ambient Air Monitoring Report for 2015 and
the increase in PM2.5 emissions and decreased air quality over 2013 and 2014 values
resulting from what he believes to be the operation of the Energy-from-Waste
incinerator. He suggested that Council keep a focus on the values for 2016.
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17 Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-148-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2016-051, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on
the 24th day of May, 2016; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18 Adjournment
Resolution #C-149-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the eeting adjourn at 9:27 PM.
Carried
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