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General Government Committee
Report to Council
Report to Council Meeting of July 4, 2016
Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of Monday, June 20, 2016
reconvened on Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Recommendations:
1. Receive for Information
(a) 8.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall
Board dated April 19, 2016
(b) 8.2 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Hall Board dated
May 17, 2016
(c) 8.3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority dated May 19, 2016
(d) 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)
(e) 9.2 Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region – Lyme
Disease
(f) 9.3 Judy Smith, Manager Municipal Governance
Clerk/Freedom of Information Coordinator, Municipality
of Chatham-Kent – Climate Change Action Plan
(g) EGD-029-16 Pedestrian Safety at Vincent Massey Public School
(h) OPD-006-16 2016 Winter Budget Report
(i) Confidential Report Grass Cutting Services – Contract Award Cancellation
COD-016-16
2.
Craig Hebert, General Manager, Port Hope Area Initiative Management
Office, Regarding an Annual Port Granby Project Update
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.
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3.
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
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.
4.
Steven Wiggins Regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental
Oversight Review by the Municipality of Clarington
That the delegation of Steven Wiggins, regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine
Environmental Review Oversight by the Municipality of Clarington, be received with
thanks.
5.
John Higo, Autism Ontario Durham Region, Regarding the Ontario
Autism Program
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
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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 Coteau, Minister 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
4. Adopt a Direct Funding Offering (DFO) model in lieu of the current Direct Service
Offering (DSO) model;
And further that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Association of
Municipalities of Ontario.
6.
Long Term Plan for the West Beach Waterfront
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.
7.
Jeany Barrett Regarding a Newcastles of the World Update
That the delegation of Jeany Barrett, regarding a Newcastles of the World Update,
be received with thanks.
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8.
Sylvie Landry, President, ACFO Durham-Peterborough – Request for
Flag Raising
That raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag from September 20, 2016 to September 26,
2016, be approved.
9.
Mike Palecek, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers –
Federal Government Reviewing Our Public Postal Service – Have Your
Say!
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;
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.
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10.
Town of Shelburne – Cutbacks to Behavioural Therapy for Children
Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder
That the Town of Shelburne be advised of Council’s decision regarding
Communication Item 9.5, Cutbacks to Behavioural Therapy for Children Affected by
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
11.
Steven Wiggins - Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Oversight Review
by the Municipality of Clarington
That Communication Item 9.7 from Steven Wiggins regarding an Oak Ridges
Moraine Environmental Oversight Review 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.
12.
Appointment of Intern Inspectors
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.
13.
GO Transit Newcastle Village – Annual Status Update
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.
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14.
Trudeau Drive Walkway
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
That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-030-16 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
15.
Review and Assessment of LED Street Lighting Conversion Programs
for the Municipality of Clarington
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.
16. 1
Release of the Final Clarington Transportation Master Plan
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.
17.
Mobile Stage Rental Fees
That Report OPD-005-16 be received; and
That Council approve the rental charges as outlined.
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18.
2016 Community Event Sponsorship Requests – Spring Intake
That Report CSD-013-16 be received;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-19 from the Hampton United Church, be
approved in the amount of $500.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-20 from the Overdrive Race and Relay Series,
be approved in the amount of $1000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-21 from Help from Hol, be approved in the
amount of $2000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-22 from the Beech Street Theatre Co, be
approved in the amount of $500.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-23 from the Tyrone Community Centre, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-24 from the Lakeridge Health Foundation, be
approved in the amount of $1000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-25 from the Orono Agricultural Society, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-26 from the Haydon Community Hall, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-27 from the Business and Professional
Women, be approved in the amount of $2000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-28 from the Newcastle Santa Claus Parade, be
approved in the amount of $2000.00;
That Sponsorship Application #S16-29 from the Clarington Swim Club, be approved
in the amount of $2000.00; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-013-16 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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19.
Regulation of Tree Preservation in Clarington
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;
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.
20.
Fence Cost Sharing By-law
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.
21.
Budget Meeting Structure and 2017 Budget Timetable
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
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-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
That the External Agencies be advised of the revised budget meeting structure and
2017 dates.
22.
Account Set-up One Fund High Interest Savings Account
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.
23.
Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve Funds for the
Year Ended December 31, 2015
That Report FND-011-16 be received; and
That a copy of Report FND-011-16 be posted on the Municipal website.
24.
Clean Air Council 2015 – 2018 Inter-Governmental Declaration on
Clean Air & Climate Change
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.
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25.
FOB Implementation Device
That the FOBs continue to be activated for the Mayor and Members of Council for
those who are interested.
26.
Senior of the Year Appointments
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
That selection for Senior of the Year be by way of vote of Council.
27.
40th Anniversary of the Tyrone Community Centre
That the Tyrone Community Centre be provided with funding to purchase a banner
to help celebrate the Centre’s 40th Anniversary, in an amount not to exceed $500.
28.
Stop Sign for Robert Adams Drive, Courtice
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.
29.
Banning Smoking on the Grounds of Municipal Property
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.
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30.
Proposed Amendments to Traffic and Parking By-law # 2014-059
Regarding Parking on the Boulevard of Corner Lots
That Report EGD-023-16 be received;
That Addendum to Report EGD-023-16 be received; and
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.
31.
Nelson Scharger – Regarding Proposed Amendments to Traffic and
Parking By-law 2014-059 Regarding Parking on the Boulevard of
Corner Lots
That Nelson Scharger be advised of actions taken with respect to Report
EDG-023-16.
32.
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
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;
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.
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33.
GG-181-16 Resolution Regarding Bond Head Park Expansion and
Transportation Improvements
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.
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