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General Government Committee
Minutes
May 30, 2016
Minutes of a meeting of the General Government Committee held on Monday, May 30,
2016 at 9:30 AM 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 Traill
Staff Present: F. Wu, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, L. Gordon, F. Horvath, M. Marano,
G. Weir, C. Fleming, M. Chambers, B. Radomski, D. Anderson,
J. Whynot
1 Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.
2 New Business – Introduction
Councillor Cooked added a New Business item, regarding a change in the start time for
the June 20, 2016, General Government Committee meeting, to the New Business –
Consideration section of the agenda.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-298-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add the delegation of Donna Lanigan,
regarding the Durham York Energy Centre Stack Test Results, to the Delegation
Section of the Agenda.
Carried
Mayor Foster advised that Jim Richards – Delegation 7.6 was unable to attend today’s
meeting.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-299-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Agenda be altered to hear the delegations of Wendy Bracken and Donna
Lanigan, followed by the Presentation of the Regional Municipality of Durham,
immediately following the Adoption of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Section of the
Agenda.
Carried
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3 Adopt the Agenda
Resolution #GG-300-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Agenda be adopted as presented, with the addition of the New Business item
regarding a change in the start time of the June 20, 2016, General Government
Committee meeting.
Carried
4 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest stated at this meeting.
5 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #GG-301-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee held on
May 9, 2016, be approved.
Carried
7 Delegations
7.5 Wendy Bracken, Regarding Durham York Energy Centre Stack Test Results
Wendy Bracken was present regarding the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) Stack
Test Results. She made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic
presentation. Ms. Bracken reviewed the recent stack test results for boiler 1 and noted
her concern with the exceedance of dioxin/furan limits. She added that there has been
a history of issues with boiler 1. Ms. Bracken stated that she has concerns with how the
information regarding the DYEC is being relayed to the media and the public. She
added that there is key information not being communicated and she provided details
on this. Ms. Bracken continued by asking when the Municipality of Clarington was
made aware about this latest exceedance and when was it communicated to the public.
She reviewed Ontario Regulation 419/05 and the ambient concentrations at the point of
impingement away from the facility. Ms. Bracken noted that there was a dioxin/furan
exceedance in October, 2015 and that the Region of Durham issued an acceptance to
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Covanta. She added that this was a failure to protect the community and more
investigation and testing should have been conducted. Ms. Bracken reviewed the
dioxin/furan exceedance in October, 2015 and reviewed the difference between the
Canadian and American laboratory results. She continued by reviewing the certificate
of analysis from ALS Life Sciences and added that there were major differences
between Amesa sampling and stack test results. Ms. Bracken advised the Committee
the community is being placed at risk and there is not adequate monitoring being
conducted for the DYEC. She added that there are many dioxin/furan concerns that
have not been resolved and that information is being withheld from the public.
Resolution #GG-302-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation of Wendy Bracken to
be extended for an additional three minutes.
Carried
Ms. Bracken concluded by stating that there are major issues that require further
investigation and these matters can be a danger to the health of the community. She
added that the Region of Durham has an obligation to investigate and ensure these
issues are resolved.
7.7 Donna Lanigan, Regarding Durham York Energy Centre Stack Test Results
Donna Lanigan was present regarding the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) stack
test results. Ms. Lanigan advised that she is here as a concerned resident of the
Municipality of Clarington. She advised the Committee that the residents of Clarington
are looking to the members of Council for more information on the DYEC. Ms. Lanigan
stated that these results need to be taken seriously and that the members of Council
need to be acting on behalf of the residents. She explained that she has attended
public meetings with Covanta and the Region of Durham and noted that there are no
clear answers given to the public and she feels that there is information being withheld.
Ms. Lanigan added the issues need to be corrected immediately, or the facility needs to
be shut down. She is concerned that her family, the environment and the community
are at risk. Ms. Lanigan concluded by asking for accountability, transparency and for
the support of members of Council to resolve these issues.
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10 Presentations
10.1 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste
Management Services and Gioseph Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and
Technical Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regarding the
Durham York Energy Centre Stack Test Results
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, was present
regarding the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) Stack Test Results. Mr. Anderson
addressed the previous delegation and advised that the only matters discussed in
“closed session” were legal issues. He added that Regional Council does care about
the Municipality of Clarington as does the Ministry of the Environment and Climate
Change. Mr. Anderson noted that two out of three Regional Councillors supported the
DYEC. He advised that on Thursday, May 26, 2016 a report was received that
suggested that boiler 1 had failed. Mr. Anderson explained that he met with Covanta at
2:00PM that afternoon and the incinerator was shut down on Thursday and will not be
running again until appropriate testing has been completed and the facility is running
adequately.
Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Regional Municipality of
Durham, addressed the Committee regarding the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC)
Stack Results. She made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic
presentation. Ms. Januszkiewicz advised that the stack test indicated a boiler had failed
and exceeded the regulatory limit of 60 for dioxins and furans. Ms. Januszkiewicz
advised the Committee that this was a voluntary source test. She added that Maxxam
Laboratories was chosen by Regional Council to perform the analysis, in addition to a
peer review done by AirZone. Ms. Januszkiewicz added that Ortech Environmental will
be completing the sampling for the analysis. She advised that the report of the results
are expected to be presented at the June 15, 2016 Regional Works Committee meeting.
Ms. Januszkiewicz reviewed the recent source test results and noted that all were within
the permitted limits with the exception of the dioxins and furans. She continued by
providing background information on the dioxins and furans which included a timeline of
actions taken since the results of the exceedance of boiler 1 were received. Ms.
Januszkiewicz provided details of the abatement chronology that will take place after
boiler 1 was shut down on May 26, 2016. She added that they are waiting for the action
plan from Covanta which is expected by May 31, 2016. Ms. Januszkiewicz noted that
this plan will then be sent to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for
review. She explained that they have requested a full review of boiler 1 and further
testing will be conducted to ensure it is performing adequately. Ms. Januszkiewicz
advised the Committee that they will provide members of Regional Council weekly
updates on the progress. She highlighted the environmental monitoring being
conducted by the owners which includes ambient air, soil testing, and dioxins and
furans. Ms. Januszkiewicz concluded by reviewing the Ambient Air and PM and
2.5
provided details on monitoring and results. Ms. Januszkiewicz, Mr. Anderson and Mr.
Anello answered questions from the Committee.
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Mr. Anderson confirmed that the terms of the contract would be enforced should
Covanta not meet its obligations.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-303-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to
the presentation of Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director,
Waste Management Services and Gioseph Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and
Technical Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regarding the Durham York
Energy Centre Stack Test Results a second time.
Carried
Recess
Resolution #GG-304-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 11:29 AM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste
Management Services and Gioseph Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and
Technical Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regarding the Durham York
Energy Centre Stack Test Results – Continued
Mirka Januszkiewicz confirmed that she would obtain a schedule of days the facility was
operating from Covanta.
Resolution #GG-305-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Municipality of Clarington write to the Minister of the Environment and Climate
Change and request that the Minister exercise any powers he has to:
a) Not allow the commercial operation of Boiler 1 unless and until it has been
proven to the Minister that the Boiler 1 will operate within the ECA limits for all
source tests, as demonstrated by stack tests and AMESA sampling; and
b) Mandate that an additional independent stack test be done each year for the next
five years; and
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That MPP Granville Anderson, and Regional Municipality of Durham, be advised of
Council’s decision.
Carried
Later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Mirka Januszkiewicz advised that the Region would not support any commercial
operation of Boiler 1 until issues are resolved and that additional stack tests would
require an amendment to the Environmental Compliance Approval. She stated the best
course of action, in her opinion, would be to raise the matter at the Regional Works
Committee.
Resolution #GG-305-16 was then put to a vote and carried.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-306-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Agenda be altered to consider correspondence item 8.3 from Melodee Smart,
Administrative Assistant, Works Department, The Regional Municipality of Durham –
Durham/York Energy From Waste Project regarding the 2015 Annual Ambient Air
Monitoring Report and 2016 Q1 (January – March) Ambient Air Monitoring Report, at
this time.
Carried
8.3 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, The Regional
Municipality of Durham – Durham/York Energy From Waste Project, 2015
Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Report and 2016 Q1 (January – March)
Ambient Air Monitoring Report
Resolution #GG-307-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
Whereas the ambient air monitoring program for the Incinerator is scheduled to run for 3
years after commencement of operations;
And Whereas the 98th percentile daily average for small particulate matter (PM)
2.5
since the commencement of incinerator operations, including the 2015 annual results
for the 98th percentile daily average PMconcentrations, and the 2016 Q1 results,
2.5
show increased PMlevels at the Rundle Road and Courtice Road monitoring stations
2.5
over the annual results for 2013 and 2014;
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And Whereas the 98th percentile daily average PMconcentrations for 2016 Q1
2.5
exceed the Ontario Ambient Air Quality Criteria (“AAQC”), however once averaged over
three years, there is no exceedance despite the foregoing results;
And Whereas PM is harmful to human health;
2.5
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Municipality of Clarington write to the Minister of
the Environment and Climate Change and request that the Minister order that the
ambient air monitoring program be extended by two years, such that the three year
results for 98th percentile daily average PM concentrations will be for an entire period
2.5
when the incinerator was operational.
Motion Tabled
(See following motion)
Resolution #GG-308-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-307-16 be tabled to the June 20, 2016 General
Government Committee meeting.
Carried
Recess
Resolution #GG-309-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the Committee recess for 45 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 12:45 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
7.1 André O’Bumsawin, Accessibility Advisory Committee of Clarington,
Regarding National Access Awareness Week
André O’Bumsawin, Member, Accessibility Advisory Committee of Clarington, was
present regarding National Access Awareness Week. He made a verbal presentation to
accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. O’Bumsawin advised the Committee that
the week of May 30 to June 3, 2016 has been declared by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington as “Access Awareness Week”. He continued by providing
background information on the purpose of National Access Week. Mr. O’Bumsawin
provided an overview of access and the intentions of the awareness week, which
included raising awareness and removing all barriers. He noted the focus is not just on
physical challenges. Mr. O’Bumsawin continued by summarizing who needs
accessibility and provided the definition of accessibility. He reviewed the duties of the
Accessibility Advisory Committee of Clarington and noted they make recommendations
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to Municipal Staff and Council. Mr. O’Bumsawin highlighted the Municipality of
Clarington’s achievements with respect to accessibility. He continued by providing an
overview of the future goals for accessibility within Clarington. He concluded by
thanking the Committee and reminding them that accessibility assists everyone within
the Municipality.
Resolution #GG-310-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the delegation of André O’Bumsawin, Accessibility Advisory Committee of
Clarington, Regarding National Access Awareness Week, be received with thanks.
Carried
7.2 Craig Hebert, General Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative Management
Office, Regarding an Annual Port Granby Project Update
Mayor Foster advised that due to the altering of the Agenda, Craig Hebert would be
unable to address the Committee today and his delegation would be rescheduled.
7.3 Melvin Ramcharitar and Nelson Coelho, Blackbird Constructors 407 GP,
Regarding an Update of Phase 2 Construction of Highway 407 and Relating
Road Closures and Detours
Nelson Coelho, Blackbird Constructors 407 GP, was present regarding an update of
Phase 2 construction of Highway 407 and relating road closures and detours. He made
a verbal presentation to accompany and electronic presentation. Mr. Coelho noted that
this project was awarded in March, 2015, provided background information on the
project and the developers involved. He highlighted the main project elements for
Phase 2A and the future Phase 2B. Mr. Coelho provided details on the road closures
and detours for Courtice Road (June to December, 2016), Highway 2 (September, 2016
to August, 2018), Nash Road (July, and August, 2016), Bloor Street (September, 2016
to August, 2017) and Baseline Road (September, 2017 to August, 2018).
Resolution #GG-311-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation Melvin Ramcharitar
and Nelson Coelho, to be extended for an additional two minutes.
Carried
Mr. Coelho reviewed the accessibility of the project to the public, which included regular
scheduled meetings and the opportunity for comments on the project to be submitted.
Mr. Coelho concluded by explaining that Blackbird can be contacted directly to address
any concerns or questions. He thanked the Committee and staff and advised he was
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available to answer any questions. Mr. Coelho, Mr. Ramcharitar, and Paul Ruttan
answered questions from the Committee.
Resolution #GG-312-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the delegation of Melvin Ramcharitar and Nelson Coelho, Blackbird Constructors
407 GP, Regarding an Update of Phase 2 Construction of Highway 407 and Relating
Road Closures and Detours, be received with thanks.
Carried
7.4 Chris Darling, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, Regarding an Annual Update
Chris Darling, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
(CLOCA), was present regarding an annual update. He made a verbal presentation to
accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. Darling provided background information on
the Conservation Authorities of Ontario and reviewed their jurisdiction. He provided
details of the new strategic plan which included their vision and mission. Mr. Darling
highlighted the core programs for CLOCA. He continued by providing details on
watershed science, watershed management, and community outreach and
engagement. Mr. Darlington referred to a map of the conservation areas in the Region
of Durham and noted that they have seen an increase in visitors. He reviewed a map of
the potential flooding areas and the programs in place to assist with this. Mr. Darling
concluded by highlighting their community outreach and provided details of events and
programs CLOCA is involved in. He thanked the Committee and advised he was
available to answer questions.
Mr. Darling committed to providing information to all members of Council on the amount
of phosphorus in creeks.
Resolution #GG-313-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the delegation of Chris Darling, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, regarding an Annual Update, be received with thanks.
Carried
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8 Communications - Receive for Information
Communication Item 8.3 was considered earlier in the meeting.
8.1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated May 17,
2016
8.2 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, The Regional
Municipality of Durham – Regulatory Registry Posting – Change in Council
Composition
8.4 Anthony S. Cannella, Director of Engineering Services, Municipality of
Clarington – Regarding Resolution GG-283-16, Report EGD-023-16 –
Proposed Amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-059
Resolution #GG-314-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Communication Items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.4 be received for information.
Carried
9 Communications – Direction
9.1 Nelson Scharger – Regarding Proposed Amendments to Traffic and Parking
By-law 2014-059 Regarding Parking on the Boulevard of Corner Lots
Resolution #GG-315-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Communication Item 9.1 from Nelson Scharger, regarding proposed amendments
to traffic and parking By-law 2014-059 regarding parking on the boulevard of corner lots,
be referred to the June 20, 2016 General Government Committee Meeting.
Carried
9.2 Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Timmins –
Regulation of Gas Prices in Ontario
Resolution #GG-316-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Communication Item 9.2 from Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, The Corporation of the
City of Timmins, regarding the regulation of gas prices in Ontario, be received for
information.
Carried
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9.3 Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury – Strategic
Energy Initiatives: Hydro One
Resolution #GG-317-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Communication Item 9.3 from Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East
Gwillimbury, regarding Strategic Energy Initiatives: Hydro One, be received for
information.
Carried
9.4 Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Markham
– Ban on Door-to-Door Sales Activities
9.5 Township of Wellington North – Ban on Door-to-Door Sales Activities
9.6 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering – Ban on Door-to-Door Sales
Activities
Resolution #GG-318-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Communication Item 9.4 from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, The Corporation
of the City of Markham, Communication Item 9.5 from Township of Wellington North,
and Communication Item 9.6 from Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering,
regarding a ban on door-to-door sales activities, be referred to Staff for a report.
Carried
10 Presentations
The Presentation of Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director,
Waste Management Services and Gioseph Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and
Technical Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regarding the Durham York
Energy Centre Stack Test Results, was heard earlier in the meeting.
Councillor Neal chaired this portion of the meeting.
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11 Engineering Services Department
11.1 EGD-026-16 Road Closure and Conveyance – Cloverfield Street East of
Centrefield Drive, Courtice
Resolution #GG-319-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report EGD-026-16 be received;
That Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 40R-29150 (Cloverfield Street “stub” east of Centrefield
Drive) be closed and conveyed to Baseline Properties Ltd. (Courtice) for the appraised
value;
That the draft By-law attached to Report EGD-026-16, as Attachment 2 to close and
convey Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 40R-29150 be approved; and
That all interested parties and any delegations be notified of Council’s decision.
Carried
12 Operations Department
No Reports for this section of the Agenda.
Councillor Cooke chaired this portion of the meeting.
13 Emergency and Fire Services Department
13.1 ESD-003-16 Emergency Services Activity Report – 1st Quarter of 2016
Resolution #GG-320-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report ESD-003-16 be received for information.
Carried
Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting.
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14 Community Services Department
14.1 CSD-010-16 June is Recreation and Parks Month 2016
Resolution #GG-321-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report CSD-010-16 be received; and
That the Municipality of Clarington, in recognition of the benefits and values of
Recreation and Parks, designate the month of June as Recreation and Parks Month.
Carried
14.2 CSD-011-16 June is Seniors’ Month 2016
Resolution #GG-322-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report CSD-011-16 be received; and
That June is proclaimed as Seniors’ Month in the Municipality of Clarington.
Carried
14.3 CSD-012-16 Sponsorship Request – Newtonville Community Hall Board
Resolution #GG-323-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report CSD-012-16 be received;
That the sponsorship request for the Newtonville Community Hall Board, in the amount
of $1650.00, be approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-012-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
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15 Municipal Clerk’s Department
15.1 CLD-020-16 Exceptions to Persons Keeping Animals Under the Authority
of the
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
Resolution #GG-324-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Cooke
That Report CLD-020-16 be received;
That the draft by-law, being Attachment 1 to Report CLD-020-16, be approved to limit
exemptions under section 14.(f) of Bylaw 2012-045, restricting the keeping of wildlife
under the authority of a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry license based on
animal type and property location, as is detailed in the draft Schedule F; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-020-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Later in the meeting
(See following motions)
Recess
Resolution #GG-325-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 2:35 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
15.1 CLD-020-16 Exceptions to Persons Keeping Animals Under the Authority
of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act– Continued
.
The foregoing Resolution #GG-324-16 was then put to a vote and carried.
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15.2 CLD-021-16 Appointment to the Property Standards Committee
Resolution #GG-326-15
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report CLD-021-16 be received;
That the vote be conducted to appoint one citizen representative for a term ending
December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed, to the Property Standards
Committee for the Municipality of Clarington, in accordance with the Appointments to
Boards and Committees Policy; and
That all interested parties listed in CLD-021-16 be advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
The following appointment was made in accordance with the voting process outlined in
the Council Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy, for the Property Standards
Committee for term ending December, 2018 or until a successor is appointed:
Dane Minns
16 Corporate Services Department
16.1 COD-012-16 Emergency Services Management Request to Change Pension
Plans in OMERS
Resolution #GG-327-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report COD-012-16 be received; and
That the request for the Emergency Services Management group to be moved to the
Normal Retirement Age (NRA) 65 pension plan with OMERS, be approved.
Carried
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16.2 COD-013-16 Professional Services - Renovations of Garnet B. Rickard
Recreation Complex Community Hall
Resolution #GG-328-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report COD-013-16 be received;
That the proposal received from Nick Swerdfeger Architects Inc. being the most
responsive bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2016-4 be
awarded the contract by the Purchasing Manager for the provision of Professional
Services - Renovations of Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (GBRRC) Community
Hall;
That the funds required in the amount of $ 82,000.00 (net HST Rebate) be drawn from
the following accounts:
Renovations of GBBRC Banquet Hall # 110-42-421-84254-7401 $ 82,000.00; and
That all interested parties listed in Report COD-013-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision by the Purchasing Division.
Carried
16.3 COD-014-16 2016 Pavement Rehabilitation and Surface Asphalt
Resolution #GG-329-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report COD-014-16 be received;
That Coco Paving Inc. with a total bid amount of $ 701,659.61 (net H.S.T. Rebate),
being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of
Tender CL2016-5 be awarded the contract for road reconstruction work on the 2016
Pavement Rehabilitation and Surface Asphalt repairs as required by the Engineering
Services Department;
That the funds required for this project in the amount of $919,000.00 (net HST Rebate),
construction costs of $701,659.61, and other related costs such as design, inspection,
contract administration, material testing and contingencies of $217,340.39 be drawn
from the following accounts:
Pavement Rehabilitation Program 110- 32-330-83212-7401 $ 426,800.00
Duke Street Reconstruction 110-32-330-83359-7401 $ 261,000.00
Nelson Street Reconstruction 110-32-330-83340-7401 $ 53,500.00
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Mill Street Reconstruction 110-32-330-83362-7401 $ 50,600.00
Trulls Road Reconstruction 110-32-330-83410-7401 $ 115,700.00
Port Darlington West Beach 110-32-325-83282-7401 $ 11,400.00; and
That all interested parties listed in Report COD-014-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision by the Purchasing Division.
Carried
17 Finance Department
No Reports for this section of the Agenda.
18 Solicitor’s Department
No Reports for this section of the Agenda.
19 Chief Administrative Office
19.1 CAO-002-16 Municipal Services and Customer Experience Surveys
Resolution #GG-330-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report CAO-002-16 be received for information.
Carried
20 New Business – Consideration
20.1 Time Change for the June 20, 2016 General Government Committee Meeting
Resolution #GG-331-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the meeting schedule previously adopted by Council, be amended to change the
start time of the June 20, 2016 General Government Committee meeting to 10:00AM.
Carried
21 Unfinished Business
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
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22 Confidential Reports
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
23 Adjournment
Resolution #GG-332-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the eeting adjourn at 3:05PM.
Carried
Mayo. Deputy Clerk
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