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General Government Committee
Minutes
June 20, 2016 – June 22, 2016
Minutes of a meeting of the General Government Committee held on Monday, June 20,
2016 at 10:00 AM and reconvening on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:00 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, F. Horvath, F. Langmaid,
M. Marano, N. Taylor, G. Weir, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers,
A. Greentree, C. Fleming
1 Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
2 New Business – Introduction
Councillor Neal added the following New Business items, to the New Business –
Consideration section of the agenda:
Lambs Lane
Business Case for the GO Train
FOB Building Security Device
Councillor Partner added a New Business item, regarding Senior of the Year
Appointments, to the New Business – Consideration section of the agenda.
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Councillor Traill added a New Business item, regarding the 40 Anniversary of the
Tyrone Community Centre, to the New Business – Consideration section of the agenda.
Councillor Woo added a New Business item, regarding the Ontario Autism Program, to
the New Business – Consideration section of the agenda.
Councillor Cooke added a New Business item, regarding a stop sign for Robert Adams
Drive, Courtice, to the New Business – Consideration section of the agenda.
Councillor Hooper added a New Business item, regarding continuing Committee and
Council meetings during the months July and August, to the New Business –
Consideration section of the agenda.
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3 Adopt the Agenda
Resolution #GG-333-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Agenda be adopted as presented, with the addition of the following New
Business items:
Lambs Lane
Business Case for the GO Train
FOB Implement Device
Senior of the Year Appointments
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40 Anniversary of the Tyrone Community Centre
Ontario Autism Program
Stop sign for Robert Adams Drive, Courtice
Continuing Committee and Council meetings in July and August
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-334-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee meeting
held on May 30, 2016, be approved.
Carried
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Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-335-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the Agenda be altered to hear the Presentation of the Regional Municipality of
Durham, immediately following delegation of Craig Herbert, Port Hope Area Initiative
Management Office.
Carried
7 Delegations
7.1 Craig Hebert, General Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative Management
Office, Regarding an Annual Port Granby Project Update
Craig Hebert, General Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office (PHAI),
was present regarding an annual Port Granby Project Update. He made a verbal
presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. Hebert noted that Bill Daly,
Port Granby Project Communications Officer, was also present. He provided
background information on the existing waste management facility and when it was
taken over by PHAI. Mr. Hebert provided details on the existing waste water treatment
plant at the site. He continued by reviewing the pilot testing for the waste water
treatment plant. Mr. Hebert provided details on the construction of the new waste water
treatments plant and noted that the construction was completed in April 2016. He
continued by summarizing the long term waste management facility projects which
included pre-construction, early works, Elliott Road construction, and aggregate
stockpiling and site preparation. Mr. Hebert provided details on the Mound Cell 1 base
excavation and noted that the Lakeshore Road underpass construction began in May,
2016. He added that the completed facility is designed to blend in with the landscape of
the surrounding area. Mr. Hebert reviewed the Port Granby Project timeline for 2015-
2020. He explained they are meeting their obligations, which include the following three
pillars: legal agreement, environmental assessment and the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission licensing. Mr. Hebert reviewed the Community outreach initiatives and
stakeholders. .He added that the Property Value Protection program was rolled out this
year. Mr. Hebert reviewed the Port Hope Project and explained that the key objectives
are safety and protecting the environment. He concluded by thanking members of
Committee and Municipal Staff and advised he was available to answer questions.
Resolution #GG-336-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the delegation of Craig Hebert, General Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative
Management Office, regarding an Annual Port Granby Project Update, be received with
thanks.
Carried
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10.1 Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Gioseph Anello,
Manager, Waste Planning and Technical Services, Regional Municipality of
Durham and John Clark, Senior Engineer, HDR Corporation, Regarding the
Durham York Energy Centre Abatement Plan
Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Regional Municipality of
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Durham, was present regarding the Durham York Energy Centre Abatement Plan She
made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms.
Januszkiewicz provided an overview of the definition of an abatement plan and why it is
necessary. She reviewed timelines for the abatement plan from May 25, 2016 to June
16, 2016 and noted what has been completed to date. Ms. Januszkiewicz highlighted
the outstanding items and reviewed the timelines. She explained that Boiler 1 will not
be operational until the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has provided
approval. Ms. Januszkiewicz continued by providing further details of the components
of an abatement plan.
John Clark, Senior Engineering, HDR Corporation, reviewed the potential causes of
dioxin and furan emissions and noted that they can typically to be traced to one of four
main factors. He reviewed the HDR Technical Memo Phase One and highlighted the
observations after the phase one activities. Mr. Clark continued by providing an
overview of the phase two of the abatement plans and provided details on the testing
and the operations of this phase. He concluded by noting the components of the
abatements plan that are common to phase one and phase two. Ms. Januszkiewicz
advised the Committee that they are available to answer any questions.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-337-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to
the presentation, 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 Abatement Plan, a
second time.
Carried
Resolution #GG-338-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the delegation of 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 Abatement Plan, be
received with thanks.
Carried
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Recess
Resolution #GG-339-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 11:38 AM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-340-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Agenda be altered to hear the delegation of the James Mackenzie and Sarah
Delicate Regarding a Petition to Protect the Lake Ontario Shoreline, at this time.
Carried
7.3 James Mackenzie and Sarah Delicate Regarding a Petition to Protect the
Lake Ontario Shoreline
James Mackenzie and Sarah Delicate were present regarding a petition to protect the
Lake Ontario shoreline. They made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic
presentation. Ms. Delicate summarized the purpose of the petition and provided
background information. She continued by advising the Committee that residents are
aware that the lake can be rough at times and she reviewed wave forecasts from 1972.
Ms. Delicate noted that, at that time, the size of the waves and the frequency did not
impact Cedar Crest Beach and noted that historically rock walls were not necessary in
this area. They reviewed the erosion that has occurred at the shoreline over years and
noted that close to 80 feet of their property has been eroded. They added that people
are walking on the shoreline and are now trespassing on their properties. Ms. Delicate
reviewed the littoral interruption and satellite photos of the shoreline and property lines
today. She explained that the homes on the beach are being threatened by flooding.
They showed videos to demonstrate recent storms in that area. They continued by
noting their closest neighbour is the protected coastal wetland and that the Cedar Crest
beach is the only line of defence for this area. Ms. Delicate explained that the present
approach is for the property owners to protect their own properties with rock walls. She
added that these are expensive, have a short life span, and are continuously failing.
Ms. Delicate showed a series of photos of properties that are being affected at the
shorelines. The concluded by advising the Committee that the petitioners are asking for
shoreline protection between the St. Marys pier and the Port Darlington lighthouse pier.
Ms. Delicate thanked the Committee and offered to answer any questions.
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Resolution #GG-341-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the delegation James Mackenzie and Sarah Delicate regarding a Petition to
Protect the Lake Ontario Shoreline, be referred to Staff to provide a Report in the Fall of
2016.
Carried
Recess
Resolution #GG-342-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Committee recess for 30 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 12:33 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
7.2 Steven Wiggins Regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Oversight
Review by the Municipality of Clarington
Steven Wiggins was present regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental
Oversight Review by the Municipality of Clarington. Mr. Wiggins explained that he is
concerned with the uses of the Oak Ridges Moraine Core Zone. He advised Committee
that he feels he did not received adequate assistance from Municipal Staff or Members
of Council. Mr. Wiggins believes that the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
(GRCA) violated the Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection Review within the
Oak Ridges Moraine Core Zone. He continued by providing background information
regarding his property and the surrounding area. Mr. Wiggins added that he is
concerned with the activities taking place GRCA and that the water shed is being
affected. He continued by explaining that the headwaters begin in the GRCA and
continue into the Municipality of Port Hope. Mr. Wiggins concluded by stating that he is
looking to protect the land and is asking for Staff to determine if the Municipality of
Clarington has jurisdiction regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine Core Zone to assist with
the violations taking place in this area.
Resolution #GG-343-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the delegation of Steven Wiggins, regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine
Environmental Oversight Review by the Municipality of Clarington, be referred to Staff.
Motion Withdrawn
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Resolution #GG-344-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the delegation of Steven Wiggins, regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine
Environmental Review Oversight by the Municipality of Clarington, be received with
thanks.
Carried
Mayor Foster left the meeting at 1:05 PM.
Councillor Neal chaired this portion of the meeting.
7.4 Lisa and Stephen Smith Regarding an Exemption to Development Charges
By-law
Lisa and Stephen Smith were present regarding an exemption to the Development
Charges By law. They made a verbal presentation to accompany a handout. Ms. Smith
is requesting an exemption to the development charges by-law for having a garden
suite constructed on their property. Ms. Smith provided background information
regarding the reasons for purchasing this property and the reasons they looking at
adding a garden suite. She added that they are unable to have a basement apartment
and that this is the only option for them. Stephen Smith explained that they are only
asking for an exemption to the fee that is refundable once the suite is removed. He
referred to the handout provided to members of Committee that provides a listing of the
expenses to have a garden suite constructed on their property. Ms. Smith explained
that they are not intending on using the garden suite to make additional income and that
they are using this to assist two members of their family. She added that she hopes
that Clarington will look at amending future By-laws to address the future changing
needs of Municipality of Clarington. Ms. Smith concluded by thanking members of
Committee and asked them to waive the develop charges fee.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-345-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Agenda be altered to consider the Correspondence item 9.6 from Lisa and
Stephen Smith regarding an exemption to the Development Charges By-law, at this
time.
Carried
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Resolution #GG-346-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the request from Lisa and Stephen Smith regarding an exemption to Development
Charges By law for payment of the Clarington Development Charge for a garden suite,
be approved.
Motion Referred
Later in the meeting
See following motion
Closed Session
Resolution #GG-347-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with advice that is
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 1:43 PM with Councillor Neal in the Chair.
Councillor Neal advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed.
The foregoing Resolution #GG-346-16, be referred to the July 4, 2016 Council meeting.
7.5 Jason Gibson Regarding Traditional Methods of Living and Doing Business
with Safe New Technology
Jason Gibson’s name was called, but he was not present.
7.6 John Higo, Autism Ontario Durham Region, Regarding the Ontario Autism
Program
John Higo, Autism Ontario Durham Region was present regarding the Ontario Autism
Program. He made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Mr.
Higo provided a timeline of the Ontario Autism Program. Mr. Higo provided an overview
of the Ontario Autism program and provided details on this program. He summarized
the details of the Intensive Behavioural Intervention services and program. Mr. Higo
noted that families are mortgaging their homes to pay for therapy. He explained that
there are long wait times, service gaps between schools and families, and $8000 is not
enough to assist families financially. Mr. Higo concluded by explaining to the
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Committee that now is the time to consider change. He thanked the members of
Committee and offered to answer any questions.
Resolution #GG-348-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
Whereas, Autism Spectrum Disorder is now recognized as the most common
neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 94 children, as well as their friends, family and
community; and
Whereas, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the scientific process based on objective
evaluation and empirically based interventions used to achieve meaningful,
generalizable and enduring behavioural change. Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI)
is an application of the principles of ABA in an intensive setting used to affect behaviour
change and improvement; and
Whereas, the current waiting list of children for Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) is
over 2,000 and more than 13,000 children await Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA); and
Whereas, the Province of Ontario has announced it intends to discontinue IBI services
to children over the age of four and provide a one-time payment to assist with services,
thereby abandoning thousands who have been wait-listed for years; and
Whereas, there are two service models for affected children to be treated, 1) the Direct
Service Offering (DSO) where children receive services directly from trained staff at
Ontario's nine regional service providers, and 2) the Direct Funding Offering (DFO)
where parents receive funding directly in order to purchase services; and
Whereas, the DFO model to provide services is used in Alberta, British Columbia and
imminently Saskatchewan. Such a model is clinically rigorous and has been identified
by the Auditor General of Ontario as being less expensive than Ontario’s DSO model;
,
Therefore, be it resolved that a letter be sent to Hon. Michael CoteauMinister of
Children and Youth Services; Alexander Bezzina, Deputy Minister; Hon. Eric Hoskins,
Minister of Health; and Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, requesting the
Province to:
1. Amend its policy to one that will allow all children on the current waiting list to receive
the IBI services promised them; and
2. Remove the age limit for IBI therapy and replace it with a program that provides
ongoing IBI services based on need and individual development, not age; and
3. Ensure oversight by professionals and parents based on ‘development progress’
criteria and milestones; and
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4. Adopt a Direct Funding Offering (DFO) model in lieu of the current Direct Service
Offering (DSO) model;
And further thata copy of this resolution be forwarded to Association of Municipalities of
Ontario.
Carried
Mayor Foster returned to the meeting at 2:05 PM.
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
7.7 Susan Dixon Regarding Addendum to Report EGD-018-16, Long Term Plan
for the West Beach Waterfront
Susan Dixon was present regarding Addendum to Report EGD-018-16, Long Term Plan
for the West Beach Waterfront. She made a verbal presentation to accompany an
electronic presentation. Ms. Dixon explained to the Committee that her primary concern
is the removal of the parking spaces at the West Beach Parkette. She provided
background information regarding West Beach Parkette including a history of the Staff
reports and issues at the parkette. Ms. Dixon continued by summarizing her concerns
with the parkette from 2015-2016 and noted that these issues have been going on for
15 years. She reviewed sections of Report EGD-018-16 and the Port Darlington
Secondary Plan. She asked if there really is a long term plan in place for the West
Beach Parkette. Ms. Dixon noted her concerns with various sections of Report EGD-
018-16 and EGD-027-12. She added that parkettes should not have parking. Ms.
Dixon concluded by advising Committee she is concerned with parking, security,
littering, off leash dogs and is asking for the parking to be removed from the parkette
and a long term plan to be put in place.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-349-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Agenda be altered to hear the delegation of Jason Bagg, Acting Sergeant –
Community Resource Unit, Durham Regional Police Service regarding Addendum to
Report EGD-018-16, Long Term Plan for the West Beach Parkette, at this time.
Carried
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7.10 Jason Bagg, Acting Sergeant – Community Resource Unit, Durham Regional
Police Service Regarding Addendum to Report EGD-018-16, Long Term Plan
for the West Beach Waterfront
Jason Bagg, Acting Sergeant – Community Resource Unit, Durham Regional Police
Service was present regarding Addendum to Report EGD-018-16, Long Term Plan for
the West Beach Parkette. Sergeant Bagg advised the Committee that he was available
to answer any questions from the Committee.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-350-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the Agenda be altered to consider Addendum to Report EGD-018-16, Long Term
Plan for the West Beach Parkette at this time.
Carried
21.1 Addendum to Report EGD 018-16Long Term Plan for the West Beach
Waterfront
Resolution #GG-351-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report EGD-018-16 be received;
That Addendum to Report EGD-018-16 be received;
That the bollards be moved forward to follow the curvature of the road to protect
pedestrians and prohibit parking at the West Beach Parkette; and
That all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report EGD-018-16 and any
delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Motion Lost
Resolution #GG-352-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report EGD-018-16 be received;
That Addendum to Report EGD-018-16 be received; and
That all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report EGD-018-16 and any
delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
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Recess
Resolution #GG-353-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 3:03 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-354-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Agenda be altered to hear the delegation of Jeany Barrett regarding a
Newcastles of the World Update, at this time.
Carried
7.9 Jeany Barrett Regarding a Newcastles of the World Update
Jeany Barrett was present regarding a Newcastles of the World Update. She made a
verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Barrett provided the
Committee with a planning update and details of the Newcastles of the World
Conference. She summarized the number of delegates attending and provided an
overview of the itinerary for the week for the adult and youth delegates. Ms. Barrett
continued by providing an update of the budget and reviewed the sponsors to date.
She summarized the status of the remaining items outstanding for the event. Ms.
Barrett reviewed the requirements for success and listed the members of the Steering
Committee. She concluded by reading a message from the David Faulkner, Newcastle
upon Tyne, and thanked the members of the Steering Committee.
Resolution #GG-355-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the delegation of Jeany Barrett, regarding a Newcastles of the World Update, be
received with thanks.
Carried
7.8 Kelly Betts, Account Manager, Buffett Taylor, Regarding Report COD-015-16,
Provision of Employee Group Benefits
Kelly Betts, Account Manager, Buffett Taylor was present regarding Report
COD-015-16, Provision of Employee Group Benefits. Ms. Betts answered questions
from the Committee regarding Report COD-015-16.
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Alter the Agenda
Resolution #GG-356-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Agenda be altered to consider Report COD-015-16, Provision of Employee
Group Benefits Update, at this time.
Carried
16.1 COD-015-16 Provision of Employee Group Benefits
Resolution #GG-357-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report COD-015-16, Provision of Employee Group Benefits, be referred to the
July 4, 2016 Council meeting.
Carried
8 Communications - Receive for Information
8.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board dated April 19, 2016
8.2 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Hall Board dated May 17, 2016
8.3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated May 19, 2016
8.4 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, The Regional
Municipality of Durham – Durham York Energy Centre REVISED Ambient Air
Monitoring 2016, 1st Quarterly Report (January to March 2016)
Resolution #GG-358-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the Communication Items 8.1 to 8.4 be received for information.
Carried
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9 Communications – Direction
9.1 Sylvie Landry, President, ACFO Durham-Peterborough – Request for Flag
Raising
Resolution #GG-359-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag from September 20, 2016 to September 26,
2016, be approved.
Carried
9.2 Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region – Lyme Disease
Resolution #GG-360-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Communication Item 9.2 from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region
regarding Lyme Disease, be received for information.
Carried
9.3 Judy Smith, Manager Municipal Governance Clerk/Freedom of Information
Coordinator, Municipality of Chatham-Kent – Climate Change Action Plan
Resolution #GG-361-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Communication Item 9.3 from Judy Smith, Manager Municipal Governance
Clerk/Freedom of Information Coordinator, Municipality of Chatham Kent regarding
Climate Change Action Plan, be received for information.
Carried
9.4 Mike Palecek, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers –
Federal Government Reviewing Our Public Postal Service – Have Your Say!
Resolution #GG-362-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the following Canadian Union of Postal Workers resolution, be endorsed by the
Municipality of Clarington:
Whereas Canada Post announced drastic cutbacks to our public postal service in
December 2013, including plans to end home mail delivery in our country;
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Whereas there was a huge public outcry in response to the cutbacks and stiff
opposition from most federal parties, including the Liberal Party, which promised
to halt the delivery cuts and conduct a review of Canada Post, if elected;
Whereas the delivery cuts were halted and our Liberal government is currently
conducting a Canada Post Review, starting with an independent task force that
will collect input from Canadians, do research, gather facts and draft a discussion
paper in September of 2016, identifying viable options for postal service in this
country;
Whereas a parliamentary committee will consult with Canadians in the fall of
2016 on the options that have been identified in the task force's discussion paper
and then make recommendations to the government on the future of Canada
Post;
Whereas it will be crucial for the task force and parliamentary committee to hear
our views on key issues, including the importance of maintaining the moratorium
on post office closures, improving the Canadian Postal Service Charter, restoring
home mail delivery, keeping daily delivery, adding postal banking, greening
Canada Post, and developing services to assist people with disabilities and help
older Canadians to remain in their homes for as long as possible;
Therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington provide input to the
Canada Post Review task force and make a submission when the parliamentary
committee consults with Canadians this fall.
Carried
9.5 Town of Shelburne – Cutbacks to Behavioural Therapy for Children Affected
by Autism Spectrum Disorder
Resolution #GG-363-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Communication Item 9.5 from the Town of Shelburne regarding Cutbacks to
Behavioural Therapy for Children Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, be endorsed
by the Municipality of Clarington.
Carried
9.6 Lisa & Stephen Smith - Regarding an Exemption to Development Charges
By-law
Communication Item 9.6 from Lisa and Stephen Smith regarding an exemption to the
Development Charges By-law was dealt with earlier in the meeting during the
delegation section of the Agenda.
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9.7 Steven Wiggins - Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Review Oversight by
the Municipality of Clarington
Resolution #GG-364-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Communication Item 9.7 from Steven Wiggins regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine
Environmental Review Oversight by the Municipality of Clarington, be received with
thanks; and
That Mr. Wiggins be encouraged to express his concerns to the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Port Hope.
Carried
10 Presentations
10.1 Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services, Gioseph
Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and Technical Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham and John Clark, Senior Engineer, HDR Corporation,
Regarding the Durham York Energy Centre Abatement Plan
The Presentation of Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management Services,
Gioseph Anello, Manager, Waste Planning and Technical Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham and John Clark, Senior Engineer, HDR Corporation, Regarding
the Durham York Energy Centre Abatement Plan was heard earlier in the meeting
during the delegation portion of the Agenda.
Councillor Neal chaired this portion of the meeting.
11 Engineering Services Department
11.1 EGD-027-16 Appointment of Intern Inspectors
Resolution #GG-365-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report EGD-027-16 be received;
That Brendan Grigg and Stephen Leca be appointed as Intern Inspectors for the
Municipality of Clarington, effective immediately and that their names be added to
Schedule ‘A’, Table ‘B’ of By-law 2011-036; and
That Council approve the By-laws attached to Report EGD-027-16 as Attachment 1 and
Attachment 2.
Carried
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11.2 EGD-028-16 GO Transit Newcastle Village – Annual Status Update
Resolution #GG-366-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report EGD-028-16 be received;
That the demolition of the former fire hall in the Village of Newcastle be further delayed
to allow GO Transit to continue to use this property as a temporary turnaround on an
interim basis until Durham Region Transit has a local service in place to allow for
continuity or enhancement of service;
That Staff be directed to continue to work with Durham Region Transit to define future
growth patterns and establish appropriate service levels;
That Staff be directed to report back to Council in early summer of 2017 on the progress
of our discussions;
That scheduling of the demolition of the former fire hall in Newcastle be revisited at that
time.
Carried
11.3 EGD-029-16 Pedestrian Safety at Vincent Massey Public School
Resolution #GG-367-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report EGD-029-16 be received for information.
Carried
11.4 EGD-030-16 Trudeau Drive Walkway
Resolution #GG-368-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report EGD-030-16 be received; and
That Municipal Staff continue to monitor the No Parking and No Stopping regulations on
Trudeau Dr. in the vicinity of the walkway into the school site to ensure compliance with
the Municipality’s Traffic and Parking By-law;
That the “No Stopping” sign remain in place; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-030-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
11.5 EGD-031-16 Review and Assessment of LED Street Lighting Conversion
Programs for the Municipality of Clarington
Resolution #GG-369-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report EGD-031-16 be received;
That Staff proceed with Request for Proposals for a turnkey LED street lighting
conversion for Cobra Head, Post Top and Shoebox type street lights; and
That Council approve the LED Roadway NXT series street light as recommended in
Report EGD-031-16 as Clarington’s standard LED street light until completion of the
Request for Proposals.
Carried
11.6 EGD-032-16 Release of the Final Clarington Transportation Master Plan
Resolution #GG-370-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report EGD-032-16 be received; and
That Staff proceed with the release of the Final Clarington Transportation Master Plan,
receive final public comments over the summer and present the Final Clarington
Transportation Master Plan to Council at the September 26, 2016 General Government
meeting.
Carried
Councillor Partner chaired this portion of the meeting.
Mayor Foster left the meeting at 4:05 PM.
12 Operations Department
12.1 OPD-005-16 Mobile Stage Rental Fees
Resolution #GG-371-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report OPD-005-16 be received; and
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That Council approve the rental charges as outlined.
Carried
12.2 OPD-006-16 2016 Winter Budget Report
Mayor Foster returned to the meeting at 4:17 PM.
Resolution #GG-372-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report OPD-006-16 be received for information.
Carried
Mayor Foster returned to the meeting at 4:17 PM.
13 Emergency and Fire Services Department
No Reports for this section of the Agenda.
Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting.
14 Community Services Department
14.1 CSD-013-16 2016 Community Event Sponsorship Requests – Spring Intake
Staff noted that there was a change to Report CSD-013-16, where Hampton United
Church had requested $500 not $2000.
Resolution #GG-373-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report CSD-013-16 be received;
That Council consider all submitted sponsorship requests; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-013-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Resolution #GG-374-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Sponsorship Application #S16-19 for the Hampton United Church, be approved in
the amount of $500.00.
Carried
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Resolution #GG-375-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Sponsorship Application #S16-20 from the Overdrive Race and Relay Series, be
approved in the amount of $1000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-376-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Sponsorship Application #S16-21 from Help from Hol, be received for information.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #GG-377-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Sponsorship Application #S16-21 from Help from Hol, be approved in the amount
of $2000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-378-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Sponsorship Application #S16-22 from the Beech Street Theatre Co, be approved
in the amount of $500.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-379-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Sponsorship Application #S16-23 from the Tyrone Community Centre, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-380-16
Moved by Councillor Woo seconded by Councillor Traill
That Sponsorship Application #S16-24 from the Lakeridge Health Foundation, be
denied.
Motion Lost
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Resolution #GG-381-16
Moved by Mayor Foster seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Sponsorship Application #S16-24 for the Lakeridge Health Foundation, be
approved in the amount of $1000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-382-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Sponsorship Application #S16-25 from the Orono Agricultural Society, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-383-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Sponsorship Application #S16-26 from the Haydon Community Hall, be approved
in the amount of $2000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-384-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Sponsorship Application #S16-27 from the Business and Professional Women, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-385-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Sponsorship Application #S16-28 from the Newcastle Santa Claus Parade, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00.
Carried
Resolution #GG-386-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Sponsorship Application #S16-29 from the Clarington Swim Club, be approved in
the amount of $2000.00.
Carried
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June 20, 2016 – June 22, 2016
Recess
Resolution #GG-387-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Committee recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 5:10 PM with Councillor Hooper in the Chair
Resolution #GG-388-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Mayor Foster
That the meeting be extended to 6:00 PM.
Motion Lost
Recess
Resolution #GG-389-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
,
That the Committee rise at 5:16 PM and recess until June 22,2016 at 2:00 PM.
Carried
The meeting reconvened on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:00 PM with
Councillor Traill in the Chair. All members of Council were present. Also present were
F. Wu, A. Allison, S. Brake, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, D. Crome, F. Horvath,
F. Langmaid, M. Marano, N. Taylor, G. Weir, A. Greentree, C. Fleming
15 Municipal Clerk’s Department
15.1 CLD-013-16 Regulation of Tree Preservation in Clarington
Resolution #GG-390-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report CLD-013-16 be received;
That Ms. Racansky be thanked for her delegation and diligence in bringing the inter-
relationship of these items to the attention of Council;
That the Municipality include as part of the steps to address climate change the
development of an urban forest strategy;
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June 20, 2016 – June 22, 2016
That funding for an urban forest strategy be included in the 2017 budget for Council’s
consideration; and
That all interested parties listed in CLD-013-16 and any delegations be advised of
Council’s decision.
Carried
Later in the meeting
See following motion
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-391-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the Manager of Special Projects to
present an electronic presentation to the Committee regarding Tree Preservation
Regulation and Natural Heritage System in Clarington.
Carried
The Manager of Special Projects conducted a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
Tree Preservation Regulation and Natural Heritage System in Clarington and responded
to questions from Committee Members.
Resolution # GG-390-16 was then put to a vote and carried.
15.2 CLD-023-16 Fence Cost Sharing By-law
Resolution #GG-392-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report CLD-023-16 be received;
That the By-law attached to Report CLD-023-16, as Attachment 1, be passed; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-023-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
15.3 CLD-024-16 Appointment to the Clarington Museums and Archives Board
Resolution #GG-393-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report CLD-024-16 be received;
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That Grant Taullie Thompson be thanked for his contribution to the Clarington Museums
and Archives Board; and
That the vote to appoint one citizen representative for a term ending December 31,
2018 or until a successor is appointed, to the Clarington Museums and Archives Board
for the Municipality of Clarington, and all interested parties listed in Report CLD-024-16
be advised of Council’s decision, be tabled until the General Government Committee
meeting of September 6, 2016.
Carried
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
16 Corporate Services Department
16.1 COD-015-16 Provision of Employee Group Benefits
Report COD-015-16, Provision of Employee Group Benefits was considered earlier in
the meeting during the delegation portion of the agenda.
16.2 COD-017-16 Lambs Lane Reconstruction
Resolution #GG-394-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report COD-017-16 be received;
That Nick Carchidi Excavating Limited Inc. with a total bid amount of $1,636,675.35 (net
H.S.T. Rebate), being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of Tender CL2016-10 be awarded the contract for road reconstruction
work on Lambs Lane as required by the Engineering Services Department;
That the funds required for this project in the amount of $2,072,500.00 (net HST
Rebate) including the Municipality’s construction costs of $585,578.46 (net HST
Rebate), the Region of Durham’s construction costs of $1,051,096.89 and other related
costs such as survey, design, contract administration, utilities relocations, materials
testing and contingencies of $435,824.65 (net HST Rebate) be drawn from the
following accounts:
Lambs Lane Reconstruction 110- 32-330-83445-7401 $ 805,000.00
Region of Durham’s Portion 100-00-000-00000-1010 $1,267,500.00
That all interested parties listed in Report COD-017-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision by the Purchasing Division.
Motion Tabled
See following motion
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June 20, 2016 – June 22, 2016
Resolution #GG-395-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-394-16 be tabled to the July 4, 2016, Council
meeting.
Carried
16.3 COD-016-16 Grass Cutting Services – Contract Award Cancellation
Resolution #GG-396-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Confidential Report COD-016-16 be received for information.
Carried
17 Finance Department
17.1 FND-009-16 Budget Meeting Structure and 2017 Budget Timetable
Resolution #GG-397-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Report FND-009-16 be received;
That the traditional budget meeting structure be revised to establish a separate Special
General Government Committee meeting for External Agencies and delegations to the
budget to be heard generally the business day prior to the Special General Government
Committee meeting for annual budget deliberations;
That the budget timetable for 2017 be approved as follows:
-November 4, 2016 – Budget Education Workshop
-January 27, 2017 – Special General Government Committee- External agencies
and delegations to the 2017 budget
-January 30, 2017 – Special General Government Committee- 2017 Budget
deliberations
-February 6, 2017 – Council Ratification of 2017 Current and Capital Budgets;
That the meeting schedules for 2016 and 2017, previously adopted by Council, be
amended to include the related special committee meetings for the 2017 Budget; and
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That the External Agencies be advised of the revised budget meeting structure and
2017 dates.
Carried
Later in the meeting
See following motion
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-398-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to question
the Director of Finance/Treasurer for a second time.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #GG-397-16 was then put to a vote and carried.
17.2 FND-010-16 Account Set-up One Fund High Interest Savings Account
Resolution #GG-399-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report FND-010-16 be received;
That the Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer be authorized
signatories to set up accounts with the One Fund High Interest Savings Account and
that a combination of two of the signatories be required to authorize agreements and
other documents and deliver such instructions to the One Fund.
Carried
17.3 FND-011-16 Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve
Funds for the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Resolution #GG-400-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report FND-011-16 be received; and
That a copy of Report FND-011-16 be posted on the Municipal website.
Carried
18 Solicitor’s Department
No Reports for this section of the Agenda.
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19 Chief Administrative Office
19.1 CAO-003-16 Clean Air Council 2015 – 2018 Inter-Governmental Declaration
on Clean Air & Climate Change
Resolution #GG-401-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report CAO-003-16 be received;
That Council endorse signing of the Clean Air Council 2015 – 2018 Inter-Governmental
Declaration on Clean Air & Climate Change;
That Council direct Staff to consider actions that can be taken to support Clean Air
Council priority areas, and to track actions taken, lessons learned and progress
achieved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-003-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-402-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit Members of Committee to
question the Director of Operations for a second time.
Carried
20 New Business – Consideration
20.1 Lambs Lane – Request for Report
Resolution #GG-403-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Engineering Services Department be requested to provide a report to Council
on the possible construction of a one-way out northbound to Fourth Avenue for the
Council meeting of July 4, 2016.
Carried
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20.2 Business Case for the GO Train
Councillor Neal confirmed with Staff that the Economic Development Study, will not
proceed in view of the recent Provincial announcement regarding the extension of the
GO Train.
20.3 FOB Implementation Device
Resolution #GG-404-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the FOBs continue to be activated for the Mayor and Members of Council for those
who are interested.
Carried
Later in the meeting
See following motion
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-405-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit Members of Committee to discuss
the foregoing Resolution #GG-404-16 for a second time.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #GG-404-16 was then put to a vote and carried.
20.4 Senior of the Year Appointments
Resolution #GG-406-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That nominations/appointments for the Clarington’s Senior of the Year, (under the
Ontario Senior of the Year Award Program) with its criteria, to be posted to our social
media/newspapers to solicit submissions from the general public;
That, if by chance no submissions are received, each Councillor will then be asked to
nominate someone who they feel has met the criteria;
That the Municipal Clerks include the nominee submissions on the appropriate
Committee agenda, so there are no surprises to Council and the general public; and
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That selection for Senior of the Year be by way of vote of Council.
Carried
Later in the meeting
See following motions
Recess
Resolution #GG-407-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Committee recess for ten minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 3:31 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
The foregoing Resolution #GG-406-16 was then put to a vote and carried.
20.5 40th Anniversary of the Tyrone Community Centre
Resolution #GG-408-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Tyrone Community Centre be provided with funding to purchase a banner to
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help celebrate the Centre’s 40 Anniversary, in an amount not to exceed $500.
Carried
20.6 Stop Sign for Robert Adams Drive, Courtice
Resolution #GG-409-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal
That staff be directed to install an all-way stop sign at the intersection of
Hatheway Drive and Robert Adams Drive; and
That additional “No Parking” signs be added on the east side of Robert Adams Drive
between White Cliffe Drive and Renwick Road.
Carried
20.7 Balancing of Committee Agenda Items
Members of the Committee discussed the volume of the Committee Agendas
immediately prior to the summer recess and the need to balance the workload.
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June 20, 2016 – June 22, 2016
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-410-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a new item of
business.
Carried
20.8 Banning Smoking on the Grounds of Municipal Property
Resolution #GG-411-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
That staff be directed to prepare a report on banning smoking on the grounds of all
municipal buildings; and
That the report include the manner of enforcement.
Carried
21 Unfinished Business
21.1 Addendum to Report EGD 018-16Long Term Plan for the West Beach
Waterfront
Addendum to Report EGD-018-16, Long Term Plan for the West Beach Waterfront was
considered earlier in the meeting during the delegation portion of the agenda.
21.2 Addendum to Report EGD 023-16 Proposed Amendments to Traffic and
Parking By-law # 2014-059 Regarding Parking on the Boulevard of Corner
Lots
Resolution #GG-412-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report EGD-023-16 be lifted from the table.
Carried
Resolution #GG-413-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report EGD-023-16 be received;
That Addendum to Report EGD-023-16 be received; and
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That Council approve the By-law attached to Addendum to Report EGD-023-16, as
Attachment 3 to amend By-law 2014-059, being a By-law to regulate Traffic and Parking
on Highways, Private Property and Municipal Property, to clarify the prohibition to
parking on a Highway within 15 m of an intersection.
Carried
21.3 Nelson Scharger – Regarding Proposed Amendments to Traffic and Parking
By-law 2014-059 Regarding Parking on the Boulevard of Corner Lots
Resolution #GG-414-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
That Nelson Scharger be advised of actions taken with respect to Report EDG-023-16.
Carried
21.4 Resolution GG 307-16 Resolution Regarding 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-415-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Resolution #GG-307-16 be lifted from the table.
Carried
The Committee now had the following resolution before them:
“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 (PM2.5)
since the commencement of incinerator operations, including the 2015 annual results
for the 98th percentile daily average PM2.5 concentrations, and the 2016 Q1 results,
show increased PM2.5 levels at the Rundle Road and Courtice Road monitoring
stations over the annual results for 2013 and 2014;
And Whereas the 98th percentile daily average PM2.5 concentrations for 2016 Q1
exceed the Ontario Ambient Air Quality Criteria (“AAQC”), however once averaged over
three years, there is no exceedance despite the foregoing results;
And Whereas PM2.5 is harmful to human health;
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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 PM2.5 concentrations will be for an entire
period when the incinerator was operational.”
Carried
21.5 GG-181-16 Resolution Regarding Bond Head Park Expansion and
Transportation Improvements
Resolution #GG-416-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Resolution #GG-181-16 be lifted from the table.
Carried
The Committee now had the following resolution before them:
“That the following recommendations be referred until the Master Transportation Plan is
presented:
“That a 1.5 metre wide sidewalk be constructed as part of Phase 1 of the transportation
safety improvements, on the west side of Mill Street South, including localized curb and
gutter, storm sewer and localized retaining walls, and that these improvements be
referred to the 2016 Capital Budget; and
That Mill Street South be widened by 2 metres on each side as part of Phase 2, to
accommodate bike lanes, and that these improvements be referred to a future Capital
Budget year.”
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution #GG-417-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That George Manners Street be used as the option for a walkway/walking/cycling trail to
the lake in the rural cluster known as “Bond Head”.
Motion Lost
Later in the meeting
See following motions
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Suspend the Rules
Resolution #GG-418-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit Members of Committee to speak
to Resolution #GG-417-16 for a second time.
Carried
Resolution #GG-419-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the meeting to be extended until
6:00 PM.
Carried
Closed Session
Resolution #GG-420-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the
meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with advice that is
subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 5:19 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed.
The foregoing Resolution #GG-417-16 was then put to a vote and lost.
Resolution #GG-421-16
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements be deferred
until September.
Motion lost
Councillor Traill left the meeting.
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Resolution #GG-422-16
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That a 1.5 metre wide sidewalk be constructed as part of Phase 1 of the transportation
safety improvements, on the west side of Mill Street South, including localized curb and
gutter, storm sewer and localized retaining walls, and that these improvements be
funded through the 2016 Capital Budget;
That Mill Street South be widened by 2 metres on each side as part of Phase 2, to
accommodate bike lanes, and that these improvements be referred to a future Capital
Budget year; and
That all individuals on the interested parties list be notified of Council’s impending
decision.
Carried
22 Confidential Reports
22.1 COD-016-16 Grass Cutting Services – Contract Award Cancellation
Report COD-016-16 was dealt with earlier in the meeting during the Corporate Services
Department section of the Agenda.
22.2 CAO-001-16 Option Agreement for Future Purchase of Community Park
Land and Camp 30 Heritage Preservation
Closed Session
Resolution #GG-423-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That, in accordance with Section 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 being a matter that deals with
advice that is subject to Solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary
for that purpose.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 6:02 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Councillor Partner did not return to the open session.
Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance
with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution was passed on a
procedural matter.
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Resolution #GG-424-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Confidential Report CAO-001-16 - Option Agreement for Future Purchase of
Community Park Land and Camp 30 Heritage Preservation be tabled to the July 4, 2016
Council meeting.
Carried
23 Adjournment
Resolution #GG-425-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the meeting adjourn at 6:03 PM.
Carried
Mayor Deputy Clerk
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