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DATE: MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held April 26, 2010
PRESENTATIONS
There are no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS (List as of Time of Publication)
a) Lynn Helpard -Report PSD-057-10 -Proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan
and Official Plan Amendment to Add Three (3) Medium Density Residential
Symbols and Change Housing and Population Targets in the Foster
Neighbourhood of the Official Plan (Patricia Stephenson, Robert and Daniele
Stephenson, and Garthwood Homes Limited) (Unfinished Business #1)
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I - 1 Minutes of Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 20, 2010
I - 2 Shelley Molica, Treasurer, Clarington East Food Bank, Clarington East
Economic Support - Letter of Appreciation
I - 3 Margaret Maskell - "Support Our Troops Banners"
I - 4 J. Paul Johnson, President, Ontario. Good Roads Association, OGRA -
Management of $750,000 Fund for Bridge Infrastructure Data
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Council Agenda - 2 - May 10, 2010
I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -Rouge Park
Alliance Governance Review
I - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -Quarterly Report
on Planning Activities
I - 7 Sharon McCartney, Special Events/Rental Coordinator, Orono Town Hall Board
of Management - Letter of Appreciation
I - 8 Kawartha Conservation - 2009 Annual Report
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Shari Lovelock, Director of Development, Central Region CNIB -Request for
Proclamation of "CNIB Day"
D - 2 Joan Booth, Executive Director, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of
Ontario -Request for Proclamation of "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Awareness Month"
D - 3 Robert K. Weafer, Paralegal - Request for Operation of Physically Disabled
Passenger Vehicle (PDP)
D - 4 James Hale -Request to Discuss Settlement Opportunities regarding a Legal
Matter
D - 5 Petra Schwirtz, Chair, Clarington Marketing Minds -Request for Proclamation of
"Clarington Tourism Week"
D - 6 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering -Endorsement of Private Members'
Bill 18 (Local Democracy and Accountability)
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 3, 2010
STAFF REPORT(S)
1. Report CAO-004-10 -Dredging of Bowmanville Creek
2. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor Concerning Newcastle Recycling
(Information to be Distributed Under Separate Cover)
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
Council Agenda - 3 -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
May 10, 2010
1. Report PSD-057-10 -Proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan and Official
Plan Amendment to Add Three (3) Medium Density Residential Symbols and
Change Housing and Population Targets in the Foster Neighbourhood of the
Official Plan (Patricia Stephenson, Robert and Daniele Stephenson, and
Garthwood Homes Limited) (Tabled to Council by General Purpose and
Administration Committee on May 3, 2010)
2. Report EGD-016-10 -Reconstruction of Liberty St. from Baseline Rd. to
King St. E. - Bowmanville (Tabled to Council by General Purpose and
Administration Committee on May 3, 2010)
BY-LAWS
NOTICES OF MOTION
OTHER INFORMATION
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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April 26, 2010
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Woo led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Also Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Present: Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Acting Director of Planning Services, F. Langmaid
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no pecuniary interests stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak announced the following:
• On Wednesday, April 21, 2010, she, along with Councillor Foster, attended the
Environmental Earth Angels Schoolyard Tree Planting Program at Monsignor
Leo Cleary Elementary School.
• She attended the Clarington Older Adults Association "Volunteer Appreciation
Night" at the Beech Centre.
• On Thursday, April 22, 2010, she attended the Friends of the Farewell Dinner.
• On Thursday, April 22, 2010, Dr. Gary Polonsky was inducted into the Oshawa
Walk of Fame.
• On Friday, April 23, 2010, she attended the Rose Volunteers "Coffee to
Kandahar" event.
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 26, 2010
• She participated in "PITCH-IN" Day on Saturday and Earth Day events.
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
• This weekend the Annual Maple Festival and All That Jazz will be held in
Downtown Bowmanville featuring entertainment for all.
• Today, he attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting for Bella Donna's
Cafe.
• He announced that an artistic wood carving created by Jan Oegema depicting
his interpretation of bringing individuals back from Kandahar was on display at
the Rose Volunteers "Coffee to Kandahar event". Councillor Hooper is hopeful
that the carving will be on display for the Maplefest Event this weekend.
Councillor Foster announced the following:
• He participated in the Earth Day Event cleanup on Trulls Road with the
Courtice Lions Club.
• He attended the Clarington Board of Trade Annual General Meeting on
Thursday and extended congratulations to Randy Henry, the new President.
• On Sunday, April 25, 2010, he attended the Rain Outreach Ministry, a new
faith-based organization.
• On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, the CTC Source Protection Committee is
hosting a public meeting at the Legends Centre in Oshawa to give residents an
opportunity to review the draft Proposed Assessment Report providing
information on the quality and quantity of drinking water sources for Durham
Region.
• The Rotary Club of Bowmanville is hosting the Paul Harris Event on Thursday,
April 29, 2010.
• On Saturday, May 1, 2010, Whitecliffe Terrace Retirement Residence will have
the ground-breaking for the cenotaph.
Councillor Trim announced that at the Regional Works Committee on April 7, 2010, a
motion was approved to award the contract for the replacement of the Orono Creek
Culvert on Main Street in the amount of $197,162, plus taxes to R. J. Burnside and
Associates approving the much-needed improvements.
Mayor Abernethy announced that last Tuesday, Ontario Power Generation announced
it would be proceeding with site preparation and servicing for a proposed 250,000
square foot multi-purpose building on OPG-owned land in the Clarington Energy
Business Park. The space is required to support refurbishment of Darlington A
reactors, a $6-10 billion project.
Councillor Novak highlighted an article in the April 21, 2010, edition of the Novae
ResUrbis newsletter entitled "Clarington Goes Green" regarding the Green
Community Strategy.
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - April 26, 2010
Councillor Trim stated that Ontario Power Generation will become the anchor for the
Energy Park area and that many businesses will benefit from the announcement.
Resolution #C-169-10
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 12, 2010, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
There were no delegations considered under this section of the Agenda.
PUBLIC MEETING - BY-LAW TO SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS
In accordance with Section 8.1(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, a public meeting was
held to consider the passage of a by-law to place the following question on the
October 25, 2010 municipal election ballot:
"Should the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approve the following
resolution:
THAT the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring that the Chair of
the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected by general vote.
YES NO"
Libby Racansky stated the environment, economy and social structure has changed in
Courtice but that Regional Planning remains the same. She spoke in support of
placing the question on the ballot as she feels that the Region could be managed
better with the Chair being elected by general vote.
Jim Richards stated the right to choose or elect political representatives is the basic
tenet of a free society and through the electoral process, community leaders are held
accountable to the taxpayers. Mr. Richards stated that this is not the case in Durham
Region where the most senior official, the Regional Chair, is not elected but appointed
by other mayors and Regional Councillors. Mr. Richards stated in his opinion that the
current Chair, Roger Anderson, seems to rule through threat and intimidation and this
is not acceptable and that he is, in Mr. Richards' opinion, a "bully".
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - April 26, 2010
Mayor Abernethy provided Mr. Richards with the opportunity to rescind his
disparaging comments regarding Mr. Anderson. Mr. Richards declined to rescind his
comments and the delegation was ended.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-170-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items I - 1 and I - 16.
"CARRIED"
I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Authority dated
March 23, 2010
- 3 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated April 13, 2010
1 - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated April 7,
2010
I - 5 Gord Lee, Chair, Arena Management Committee, Newcastle Memorial
Arena Management Board, thanking Council for providing the Board with
a $2,500 grant which will be put to good use towards arena
improvements.
I - 6 Victoria Kehoe, Executive Director, Distress Centre Durham, thanking
Council for the donation of $1,000 towards their Adolescent Suicide
Awareness Program and for the municipality's continued support which
helps the centre continue to provide services and programs to those in
need in Durham Region.
I - 7 Cheri Smith, Manager, Resource Development & Special Events, The
Clarington Project, Community Living, thanking Council for providing the
Clarington Project with $1,000 from the 2010 Municipal Grant program
enabling Community Living members to continue to provide the highest
quality of life possible for people with intellectual disabilities by creating
opportunities for inclusion, citizenship, acceptance and partnership.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 -
April 26, 2010
I - 8 Wayne Robbins, Chief Nuclear Officer, Ontario Power Generation, (OPG)
forwarding a fact sheet on OPG's two-part Nuclear Investment Strategy in
Durham announcing that OPG will proceed with the detailed planning
phase for the mid-life refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear station and
indicating that OPG plans to invest approximately $300 million in the
continued safe and reliable performance of the Pickering B station for
about ten years. In addition, OPG will continue the planning and
regulatory work for the construction and operation of new nuclear units at
the Darlington site. Further information on the strategy is available by
contacting Vanessa Hughes in the Darlington Information Centre at 905-
623-6670, ext 7443 or Don Terry in the Pickering Community at 905-839-
1151, ext. 5966.
I - 9 Debi A. Wilcox, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, writing to P. Madill, Regional
Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that on March 29, 2010, the Town of
Whitby adopted the following resolution pertaining to Direct Election of the
Regional Chair:
"1. THAT Report CS 13-10 of the Director, Corporate
Services/Treasurer be received for information;
2. THAT Corr. 09-10 from the Municipality of Clarington dated
February 16, 2010 and included as Attachment #1 be received for
information;
3. THAT Corr. 10-10 from the City of Pickering dated February 18,
2010 and included as Attachment #2 be received for information;
4. THAT Corr. 11-10 from the City of Pickering dated February 18,
2010 and included as Attachment #3 be received for information;
5. THAT in the event the Region proceeds with a question on the
ballot, that the Town hereby requests that a public
communications plan be developed in order to ensure the electors
are well informed about the question on the ballot; and
6. FURTHER, THAT based on the resolution of Regional Council on
March 10, 2010 that no further action be taken and that the Region
and area municipalities be so advised."
I - 10 Blair Labelle, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, writing to the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment,
advising that on March 29, 2010, the Town of Ajax adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Drinking Water Source Protection EBR Posting:
Comment on Draft Regulation for Source Protection Plans:
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - April 26, 2010
"1. THAT the report entitled "Drinking Water Source Protection EBR
Posting: Comments on Draft Regulation for Source Protection
Plans", dated March 25, 2010; be endorsed;
2. THAT the Provincial Minister of the Environment be respectfully
requested to better protect Lake Ontario as a source of surface
drinking water by directing the Ministry to amend the proposed
Draft Regulation as follows:
a) delete Section 19.4(c), thereby continuing to identify
sewage systems as "prescribed activities" and require
their evaluation as significant threats to drinking water
sources in Assessment Reports and Source Protection
Plans; and,
b) modify Section 19.13 (Significant Threat Policies) in the
manner set out in Attachment No. 2 to this report;
3. THAT the Minister be respectfully requested to direct the Ministry
to:
a) establish protective water policies and water quality
targets for Lake Ontario in the Source Protection Plans for
the CTC Region to achieve reduced contaminant
emissions from Sewage Treatment Plants;
b) widen the scope of spill scenario modeling to include not
only pathogenic and algal threats but also chemical and
radiological threats, and evaluate longer times-of-travel, to
plan for extended closure of Water Supply Plants along
the Lake Ontario shoreline due to, for example, prolonged
persistence of a tritium spill or cyanobacteria blooms in
coastal waters;
c) protect groundwater resources not presently tapped by
municipal drinking water systems as possible future
drinking water sources in the event of a catastrophic event
affecting Lake Ontario water for a long period of time; and,
d) require a more comprehensive consultation process be
undertaken by the CTC Region in the Town of Ajax,
including public open houses with presentations and Q&A
sessions in afternoons and evenings, regarding draft and
proposed Assessment Reports and Source Protection
Plans being prepared by the Toronto Region Source
Protection Authority and the Central Lake Ontario Source
Protection Authority;
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - April 26, 2010
4. THAT the Minister be respectfully requested to:
a) provide sustained, reliable funding for continued
evaluation of potential threats posed by Sewage
Treatment Plant discharges into Lake Ontario, which is
the Town of Ajax's primary source of drinking water;
b) require integration of the best available wastewater
treatment technologies into all stages of the expanding
Duffin Creek Sewage Treatment Plant, as well as ongoing
performance monitoring, and installation of better
technologies during the lifetime of the Plant as they
become available;
c) impose stringent treated effluent standards for Lake.
Ontario receiving waters along the West Durham
Waterfront where combined discharges from the Duffin
Creek Sewage Treatment Plant, the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station and Duffins Creek merge in close
proximity to the Ajax Water Supply Plant's intake and
Rotary Park Beach;
d) require the Regions of York and Durham, as part of the
environmental assessment being initiated to identify how
constraints posed by the Duffin Creek Sewage Treatment
Plant's submerged outfall/diffuser to increasing the
volume of treated wastewater discharged can be
overcome pursuant to existing Ministry conditions and as
a prerequisite to the filing of an Environmental Study
Report with the Ministry, to:
i) undertake comprehensive sampling and analyses of
the widest possible range of contaminants in waters
and sediments in the receiving water, co-operatively
and in conjunction with the Town of Ajax;
ii) require the Regions to share and discuss the
scientific analyses and findings with the Town of Ajax;
and,
iii) require the Regions to bear the cost of peer reviews
by consultants retained by the Town, and to meet
with the Town and peer reviewer, as may be
necessary, to discuss options and solutions to any
outstanding Ajax concerns;
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - April 26, 2010
e) work with the Ministers of Research and Innovation and
Health to:
i) promote funding of research and development into
improved wastewater treatment and clean-water
technologies; and,
ii) provide sufficient funding to enable the purchase,
installation, monitoring and upgrading of clean-water
technologies in Water Supply Plants, as well as
wastewater treatment technologies in Sewage
Treatment Plants, to protect water quality and human
and aquatic health;
5. THAT the Federal Minister of the Environment be respectfully
requested to:
a) expedite the protection of human and aquatic health in the
Great Lakes Basin by amending the proposed Federal
Regulation for Municipal Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent
to address the concerns identified in this staff report,
including applying stringent effluent limitations on
municipal Sewage Treatment Plants, including York and
Durham Regions' Duffin Creek Sewage Treatment Plan
on the West Durham Waterfront;
b) impose requirements for advanced wastewater treatment
technology on municipal Sewage Treatment Plants, with
tertiary treatment and stringent nutrient limitations as
minimum standards;
c) in the absence of Provincial action with respect to
municipal Sewage Treatment Plants, impose more
stringent treated effluent emission limitations on large-
scale Plants in the Great Lakes Basin, including the Duffin
Creek Plant, to reduce contaminant emissions (i.e.,
nutrients, pathogens and chemical) into our finite,
diminishing freshwater resources, including the
embayment along the West Durham Waterfront on the
north shore of Lake Ontario where the large Duffin Creek
Plant is expanding to release increasing volumes of
treated effluent in close proximity to the Ajax WSP intake
for many decades ahead;
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - April 26, 2010
d) provide sufficient, sustained funds to conduct a further
joint study of the sources and effects of contaminant
discharges on water quality within the confined Great
Lakes Basin watershed; and,
e) direct Environment Canada and Health Canada
researchers to continue to co-ordinate their work, costs
and resources with fellow researchers at the Ontario
Ministry of the Environment to consolidate their findings
and identify effective actions that need to be taken to
protect water quality; and,
6. THAT this report be forwarded to the Federal and Provincial
Ministers of the Environment, the Minister of Research and
Innovation, the Minister of Health, the Great Lakes and St.
Lawrence Cities Initiative, the CTC Source Protection Committee,
Toronto Region Source Protection Committee, Central Lake
Ontario Source Protection Committee, Durham Region, the area
municipalities in Durham Region, and Durham Region Members of
Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament."
I - 11 Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Region of
Durham, forwarding for information a copy of Report 2010-P-21 of the
Commissioner of Planning with respect to Monitoring Growth Trends.
I - 12 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to Debbie Shields, City
Clerk, City of Pickering, advising that on April 6, 2010, Oshawa City
Council adopted the following resolution of the Finance and
Administration Committee pertaining to a Regional Integrity
Commissioner:
"1. THAT pursuant to City Council Referral FA-10-104 the City of
Oshawa endorse the City of Pickering's motion requesting the
Region of Durham retain an Integrity Commissioner to serve the
Region of Durham and area municipalities; and,
2. The Region of Durham be advised the City of Oshawa will accept
its share of the cost on a per-use basis."
I - 13 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that on April
6, 2010, Oshawa City Council received and filed correspondence dated
March 23, 2010, from the Municipality of Clarington pertaining to Ballot
Question -Election of Regional Chair.
Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - April 26, 2010
I - 14 Ken Nash, President, Nuclear Waste Management.Organization (NWMO)
forwarding a copy of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's
Annual Report for 2009, Moving Forward Together, Canada's plan for the
long-term management of used nuclear. fuel, and a copy of Implementing
Adaptive Phased Management 2010 to 2014, their annual five-year
strategic Plan presenting highlights of their work program in seven key
areas, and proposed activities to support continued progress; and,
welcoming Council's views on the contents of the Annual Report and
Implementation Plan.
- 15 Greg Ashbee, P.Eng., Manager, Infrastructure Expansion Planning,
Metrolinx, forwarding the Notice of Study Completion for the East
Regional Bus Maintenance and Storage Facility Class Environmental
Assessment and Preliminary Design Study; indicating based on the
review of alternatives and consultation with stakeholders and agencies,
the preferred potential location for the bus maintenance and storage
facility has been proposed for 1002 Thornton Road South, Oshawa;
advising that the Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be placed on
public record for a duration of 45 calendar days from April 21 until June 7,
2010 and an electronic copy will be available at gotransit.com under the
Expansion Projects. Paper copies will be available for viewing only at
several locations within the study area including Oshawa City Hall, Whitby
Town Hall, City of Oshawa Public Library, McLaughlin Branch and GO
Transit.
I - 1 Minutes of the Task Force for Attracting Higher Education Facilities dated
March 4, 2010
Resolution #C-171-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Minutes of the Task Force for Attracting Higher Education Facilities dated
March 4, 2010, be received for information; and
THAT staff inform Council of the potential sites prior to presenting them to the Task
Force.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - April 26, 2010
I - 16 Scott Lewis, Communications Manager, Canada Post Corporation,
advising that as part of Canada Post's ongoing commitment to ensure the
safety of employees, customers and the general public, Canada post
representatives will be conducting traffic safety assessments on all rural
mail boxes in the country using a comprehensive traffic safety
assessment tool; advising that a review of rural mailboxes in Orono will
commence the week of April 19, 2010; indicating that customers on Orono
delivery routes will be informed prior to the assessment and will be
notified of the results; and, advising that it is Canada Post's intention to
maintain delivery to these rural mailboxes whenever possible and will only
modify customer delivery modes as a last resort.
Resolution #C-172-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 6 from Scott Lewis, Communications Manager,
Canada Post Corporation, concerning Rural Mail Safety Review be received for
information; and
THAT the Municipal Clerk contact Canada Post Corporation requesting that they
place an information notice regarding the review in the local newspapers.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D - 14 was received as a hand out.
Resolution #C-173-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 8 be approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Orono BIA requesting the closure of Main Street between
Centreview Street and Park Street on August 14, 2010, from
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the Annual Antiques and Art Street
Festival and on Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. for the Chili. Cook-Off.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - April 26, 2010
D - 2 David Staples, Parade Chairman, Durham Central Fair (Orono)
requesting permission to hold the Elementary School Parade on
Friday, September 10, 2010 and the Fair Parade on Saturday,
September 11, 2010; forwarding the map routes including beginning
and ending times; and, indicating that proof of insurance coverage
with the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham as
additional insured in the amount of $2 million will be provided.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 3 Larissa Gabriel, Administrative Assistant, The Canadian Hearing
Society, requesting that the month of May be proclaimed as "Hearing
Awareness Month" in order to promote public understanding and
awareness of the needs of culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and
hard of hearing Canadians and to emphasize the importance of
protecting our hearing.
(Proclaimed)
D - 4 ~Udana Muldoon, Public/Media Relations, Pride Durham Volunteer
Committee, requesting the week of June 6 to 13, 2010 be proclaimed
as "PRIDE Week" in support of the fight against homophobia; and,
requesting permission to fly the Rainbow Flag, the international
symbol of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transsexual
communities during the week.
(Proclaimed and permission granted
to fly the Rainbow Flag)
D - 5 Philip Smith outlining the process regarding the Appeal of a Muzzle
and Control Order placed on an unleashed dog who attacked his
leashed dogs on December 21, 2009; indicating that the process is
flawed in that he was not provided sufficient notice to enable him to
attend the Appeal Hearing and as such the Muzzle and Control
Order was quashed; and, suggesting that Council explore improving
the by-law appeal process to ensure that this type of situation is not
repeated. Mr. Smith is also requesting a copy of the minutes of the
appeal hearing.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - April 26, 2010
D - 6 Paul Slemon, Hands in Motion, Massage Therapy & Sports Injury
Clinic, requesting permission to stage the 2010 Terry Fox Run on
Sunday, September 19, 2010, and requesting to hang the Terry Fox
Run/Walk banner at the west end of Bowmanville at the railway
bridge; indicating the routes, insurance and police coverage will be
the same as last year; and that the only road closure will be Liberty
Street South of Memorial Park to Baseline Road and Baseline Road
at Liberty Street East to Lambs Road to Highway #2.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department
and approval granted to install banner
and advise Veridian)
D - 7 Georg Krohn tendering his resignation from the Clarington Traffic
Management Advisory Committee due to personal time constraints
and extending best wishes to the Committee.
(Correspondence received with regret
and referred to the Municipal Clerk)
D - 8 Darlene Joslin, Chair, June as Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM),
forwarding materials to help promote the benefits of recreation and
parks within Ontario; indicating that JRPM is re-affirming its
commitment to highlight the opportunities and values to participating
in recreation, parks and the great outdoors and that communities that
support this approach become "Community Ambassadors" enclosing
information and resources to assist the Municipality in remaining
involved; and, requesting that the month of June be proclaimed
"Recreation and Parks" Month.
(Proclaimed)
D - 9 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to P. Madill,
Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that on March 29, 2010,
the City of Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to
Administration of the Provincial Offences Act (POA):
"WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham is responsible for
the Intermunicipal Service Agreement (MSA) and the administration
of the Provincial Offences Act (POA); and
WHEREAS the revenues from POA's received by the lower tier
municipalities have been decreasing; and
WHEREAS revenue sources outside of the property tax base are
essential to municipalities to control property tax increases; and
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - April 26, 2010
WHEREAS the current weight assessment is 60% revenues
distributed to lower tier municipalities and 40% of revenues
distributed to Durham Region. However with the declining POA
revenues perhaps the weight assessment should be reviewed and
an assessment of 70% of revenues to lower tier municipalities and
30% of revenues to Durham Region be established; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council for the City of
Pickering request that the Region of Durham provide a. detailed
investigation into the declining POA revenues and provide this report
to all Durham Regional municipalities; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Durham Region
municipalities for endorsement and that this be circulated to Durham
Regional Council once area municipalities have been able to make
formal comments.
Resolution #C-174-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the City of Pickering, with respect to Administration of
the Provincial Offences Act (POA), be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
D - 10 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that on
March 29, 2010, the Township of Scugog adopted a resolution
requesting support from area municipalities within Durham Region to
identify the feasibility of changing the Municipal Council term back to
three years.
Resolution #C-175-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 from the Township of Scugog, with respect to
changing the Municipal Council term back to three years, be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - April 26, 2010
D - 11 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that on
March 29, 2010, the Township of Scugog adopted the following
resolution pertaining to Direct Election of the Regional Chair:
"THAT a copy of Correspondence #246-10, the legal opinion provided
by Loopstra Nixon regarding the Direct General Election of Regional
Chair -Question for Election Ballot be forwarded to the Region of
Durham as Scugog's comments regarding the intention to pass a by-
law to submit a question to the electors and to local municipalities
within Durham requesting their support and to the Minister of Municipal
Affairs for information."
Resolution #C-176-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 from the Township of Scugog, with respect to
Direct Election of the Regional Chair, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 12 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Honourable
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising that on April 6, 2010,
Oshawa City Council adopted the following resolution pertaining to the
Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act:
"WHEREAS the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, commonly known
as the Sunshine List, requires organizations that receive public funding
from the Province of Ontario to disclose annually the names, positions,
salaries and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more
annually; and,
WHEREAS City Councils have an obligation and responsibility to
advocate other levels of government on behalf of their constituents
where issues affect them and their level of taxation directly; and
WHEREAS the section listing municipal salaries shows no salary in
excess of $325,000; and,
WHEREAS numerous salaries over $325,000 are listed in other
sections of the list; and,
WHEREAS many citizens in Ontario feel that employees on this Public
Sector list earning $325,000 and more annually is excessive;
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - April 26, 2010
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of
Oshawa requests the Premier of the Province of Ontario to enact
legislation that would create a salary cap of $325,000 to all individuals
in the employment of the Public Sector who fall under the parameters
of this Act; and,
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional
Municipality of Durham, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
Oshawa Metro Area MPP's, and all Ontario municipalities with a
population of 50,000 or more."
Resolution #C-177-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa, with respect to the Public Sector
Salary Disclosure Act, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 13 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Honourable
Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and to the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation, advising that on April 6, 2010, Oshawa City
Council adopted the following resolution of the Finance and
Administration Committee pertaining to Impact on Property Values of
Green Initiative Renovations:
"WHEREAS all home owners should be encouraged to renovate their
homes utilizing 'Green Initiatives' for the betterment of the environment;
and,
WHEREAS 'Green Initiatives' stimulate the economy and create jobs;
and,
WHEREAS residents should not be penalized by having their
properties increase in value for being environmentally mindful;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Province of Ontario and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) be requested to
investigate how property values are increased and establish a program
where renovating homes utilizing `Green Initiatives' does not increase
the property assessment of the home; and,
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to MPAC, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, Durham MPP's, the Region of Durham and
local area municipalities."
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - April 26, 2010
Resolution #C-178-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa, with respect to the Impact on
Property Values of Green Initiative Renovations, be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
D - 14 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Executive Director, Clarington Museums
and Archives advising of the resignation of the Programme Co-
ordinatorfrom the Clarington Museums and Archives and requesting
approval to advertise and fill the position within the approved 2010
budget.
Resolution #C-179-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the request from the Clarington Museums and Archives Board to advertise
and fill the position of Programme Co-ordinator within the approved 2010 budget,
be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 -General Purpose and Administration Committee Report April 19, 2010.
Resolution #C-180-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 19, 2010 be
approved.
"CARRIED"
STAFF REPORT(S)
Resolution #C-181-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report COD-015-10 be received;
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - April 26, 2010
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the soil remediation clean up at Orono
Operations Centre;
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the soil remediation clean up at Hampton
Operations Centre, if the environmental assessment report indicates soil contamination
levels in excess of the tolerance levels;
THAT funds required for the soil remediation to an amount not to exceed $120,000.00
be drawn from the General Municipal Reserve Fund for Orono and Hampton
Operations Centres;
THAT funds required in excess of the $120,000.00 be drawn from funds available in
the Operations Department Fleet Reserve Account after the purchase of equipment
below budgeted amounts;
THAT the actions taken by the Director of Operations and the Purchasing Manager with
respect to the approval of preliminary site work by KLD Construction Limited, Ajax,
Ontario, be endorsed; and
THAT staff report to Council on the total soil remediation costs if the costs exceed the
combined value of $100,000.00.
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
There was No Business Arising from Notice of Motion considered under this Section of
the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-182-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-049-10 be tabled to the May 17, 2010, General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-183-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report FND-009-10 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - April 26, 2010
Resolution #C-184-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report FND-009-10 be received;
THAT the change of ownership fee only, plus interest be refunded to Ms. McGuey;
and
THAT Ms. McGuey be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-185-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2010-040 to 2010-049;
2010-040 Being a by-law to submit a question to the Electors at the Next
Regular Municipal Election to Approve Council Resolution re Direct
Election of Regional Chair
2010-041 Being a by-law to appoint an individual as a Parking
Enforcement Officer for Private Property (John Peciak and
Michael Caterina)
2010-042 Being a by-law to appoint an individual as a Parking
Enforcement Officer for Private Property (Robert McWilliam
and Nick Koitsopoulos)
2010-043 Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the
year and to strike the rates of taxation for municipal purposes for the
year 2010
2010-044 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Don and Donna Adams, Gail and Chuck
MacDonald, Shirley Fowler, Jean Severs, Edwin (Ted) and
Lynda Bounsall, Gary Cole, Sharon Eccles and Judith Ginou
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - April 26, 2010
2010-045 Being a by-law to ratify and confirm a realty services agreement
between Ryan Realty Services Ltd. and the Municipality of Clarington
and to authorize the payment of commission to Ryan Realty Services
Ltd. provided in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the
Municipality of Clarington and 1529250 Ontario Inc. of the lands more
particularly described as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 40R-25845, Part
Lot 30, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, 182, 186, 190
and 194 George Reynolds Drive, Courtice
2010-046 Being a by-law to ratify and confirm the Agreement of Purchase and
Sale between the Municipality of Clarington and 1529250 Ontario Inc.
of the lands more particularly described as Part 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan
40R-25845, Part Lot 30, Concession 3, former Township of
Darlington, 182, 186, 190 and 194 George Reynolds Drive, Courtice
2010-047 Being a By-law to authorize the sale and transfer to 1529250 Ontario
Inc. of the lands more particularly described as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 on
Plan 40R-25845, Part Lot 30, Concession 3, former Township of
Darlington, 182, 186, 190 and 194 George Reynolds Drive, Courtice
2010-048 Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of
Durham to continue delegating the responsibility for administration
and enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building
Code in respect of sewage systems
2010-049 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1559306
Ontario Ltd.)
THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the Agenda.
OTHER INFORMATION
Councillor Trim welcomed Fred Horvath, Director of Operations back to work following
his extended absence.
Councillor Robinson expressed appreciation to Clarington Emergency and Fire
Services for their quick action in fighting a rural fire this afternoon.
Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - April 26, 2010
Councillor Hooper requested Councillor Trim to comment on an April 26th article in the
Toronto Star entitled "Plastic, glass and paper pile up as recyclers close" requiring
Durham to divert three truckloads of glass to Montreal. Councillor Trim stated that
prior to sending recycling to Unical in Brampton; the Region did send its glass to
Montreal to be processed. He noted the industry is volatile and that because the
Region's product is clean, there are still markets available for it.
Councillor Foster questioned Regional Councillors on whether a motion was passed
by Regional Council requesting funding from the Province with respect to funding
inequities regarding Children's Aid Societies in light of the recent layoff of 31
employees from the Society.
Councillor Novak responded that Regional Council, on March 31, 2010, adopted a
motion to request the Province to provide equitable and appropriate funding for
mandated services provided by the Durham Children's Aid Society.
Resolution #C-186-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a motion
concerning 57 Mill Street, Newcastle.
"MOTION LOST"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-187-10
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2010-050, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 26th day of April, 2010; and
THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - April 26, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-188-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:44 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS
May 10, 2010
a) Lynn Helpard -Report PSD-057-10 -Proposed Neighbourhood
Design Plan and Official Plan Amendment to Add Three (3) Medium
Density Residential Symbols and Change Housing and Population
Targets in the Foster Neighbourhood of the Official Plan (Patricia
Stephenson, Robert and Daniele Stephenson, and Garthwood
Homes Limited) (Unfinished Business #1)
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
May 10, 2010
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority .dated
April 20, 2010. (Copy attached)
I - 2 Shelley Molica, Treasurer, Clarington East Food Bank, Clarington
East Economic Support, expressing appreciation for the $2,000 grant
and for providing assistance during the Compost giveaway on
Saturday, April 24, 2010; and, indicating the monetary and food
donations will assist the Food Bank in helping to meet some the
needs of those in the Community who are hurting at this time.
I - 3 Margaret Maskell, advising that three of the "Support Our Troops"
banners on the bridge in Bowmanville have gone missing and that
banners at other locations are missing as well; indicating that many
visitors, military and others have come to Bowmanville to witness the
display for our Troops and Canada; that Bowmanville was the first to
lead the way iri spreading the banners across Ontario; and, hoping
that the Municipality will continue this display.
I - 4 J. Paul Johnson, President, Ontario Good Roads Association, OGRA,
advising that OGRA and the Ministry of Transporta#ion have entered
into an agreement to provide .provincial funding fo Ontario
municipalities to assist in collecting and reporting data on the extent
and condition of bridge structures in their jurisdiction; advising that
municipalities will be able to apply for matching funding to a maximum
of $5,000 to assist with the costs of collecting, compiling, formatting
and inputting bridge asset and condition data into Municipal
DataWorks (MDW); indicating that to qualify, municipalities are
required to provide a letter'of commitment to submit bridge asset and,
condition data for inclusion into MDW by March 31, 2011; and .
encouraging municipalities to participate and to contact Joe Tiernay,
Executive Director at OGRA to learn more about the funding program
and the MDW Project.
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - May 10, 2010
I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, writing
to Mr. Alan Wells, Chair, Rouge Park Alliance, advising that on
April 21, 2010, Regional Council adopted the following resolution
pertaining to Rouge Park Alliance Governance Review:
"a) THAT Durham Region support the recommendations of the
consultant's report entitled Governance, Organization and
Finance Review of the Rouge Park alliance, as a framework for
moving forward with the creation of a Rouge National Park;
b) THAT the Founding Deal, which will set out how the Park will co-
exist and be managed within the adjacent urban landscape, must
ensure that the resulting Rouge National Park recognizes and
permits any and all infrastructure that may be needed to
accommodate growth in the GTA and environs; and, that the
viability of agriculture in the Park is .addressed, to maintain the
opportunity for near urban food production;
c) THAT the Region participate in the negotiations leading to a
Founding Deal and the creation of a Rouge National Park, to
ensure the needs of Durham Region are addressed; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-24 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the Rouge Park Alliance, the Dufiam
Region area municipalities, York Region and area municipalities,
City of Toronto, Toronto Region Conservation Authority and the
Toronto Zoo."
I - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on April 21, 2010, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Quarterly Report on Planning
Activities:
"a) THAT Report #2010-P-27 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2010-P-27 be forwarded to all Durham
Area Municipalities, Durham Regional Police Service, and
Durham Emergency Medical Services for information."
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - ~ May 10, 2010
I - 7 Sharon McCartney, Special Events/Rental Coordinator, Orono Town
Hall Board of Management, expressing appreciation for the use of the
Municipality's lap top and projector for their Annual Spaghetti Dinner
which provided the opportunity to show a photo tribute to a very
special citizen of Orono; advising that all municipal staff they
encountered were more than courteous and. helpful; and, especially
thanking Mayor Abernethy, Councillor Robinson, Jennifer Cooke and
Heather Keyzers.
- 8 Kawartha Conservation forwarding a weblink to their 2009 Annual
Report highlighting their many accomplishments and activities that
help to protect the health of the watershed including the Lake Scugog
Environmental Management Plan, enhancements to their Planning
and Regulations department, the grand opening of Durham East
Cross Forest Conservation Area, their 30-year history, Watershed
and Fisheries Management Plans and the Drinking Water Source
Protection. Hard Copies of the Report are available by contacting
Brent Kulba, Communications Specialist, at bkulba(a~kawartha
conservation:com.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Shari Lovelock, Director of Development, Central Region CNIB,
advising that CNIB has declared the month of Mayas Vision Health
Month with fun and informative activities taking place across Canada
and encouraging citizens to protect their eyes and have regular
exams to prevent eye disease; indicating that May 27, 2010 is
"Shades of Fun" day, a unique and fun day to raise awareness by
wearing sunglasses to work; and, requesting that May~27, 2010 be
proclaimed "CNIB Day" and hoping that the municipality will
celebrate Vision Health Month and show Clarington's shades of fun.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 2 Joan Booth, Executive Director, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
Association of Ontario, a registered charitable organization providing
programs and services that improve the quality of life of children,
youth and adults with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, requesting
the month of June to be proclaimed as "Spina Bifida and
Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" to help raise awareness of these
life long, complex conditions.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - May 10, 2010
D - 3 Robert K. Weafer,-Paralegal, writing on behalf of his client, Fox Fires
Taxi, Sunderland, seeking permission to operate a Physically
Disabled Passenger Vehicle (PDP) into and out of the Municipality of
Clarington. The correspondence indicates that Fox Fires Taxi is not
seeking permission to operate a taxi service and currently operates a
PDP vehicle service in the Townships of Brock and Uxbridge, under
contract with the Region of Durham, and have been informed that
the taxi companies registered in Clarington cannot fulfill the service
requirement at this time..
(Motion to refer correspondence to
the Municipal Clerk)
D - 4 James Hale requesting to address Council to discuss settlement
opportunities regarding litigation between Newcastle Recycling Ltd.
and the Municipality of Clarington.
(Motion to refer correspondence to a
closed session of Council to be
considered in conjunction with Staff
Report #2)
D - 5 Petra Schwirtz, Chair, Clarington Marketing Minds, advising that
June 7 to 13, 2010, is Tourism Week in Canada, a celebration
highlighting the economic and social benefits of the Tourism sector
and providing a focal point for activities and planned events;
indicating that Clarington Marketing Minds is announcing the launch
of National Tourism Week in Clarington with "The Art of Country
Living -Family Adventure Tour" and outlining other events planned
for the week including Doors Open, an art exhibit at the visual Arts
Centre, the Rockin' Rotary Ribfest and Mosport High Octane
Weekend; and, requesting that June 7 to 13, 2010 be proclaimed
"Clarington Tourism Week".
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 6 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to P. M. Madill,
Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that on April 19, 2010,
the City of Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to
Endorsement of Private Members' Bill 18 (Local Democracy and
Accountability):
WHEREAS MPP David Caplan has recently introduced Private
Members' Bill 18 to amend the Municipal Act to ensure municipal
governments are more democratic and accountable. in regards to the
position of Regional Chair; and
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - May 10, 2010
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pickering recently passed three
separate resolutions in support of the direct election of the Durham
Regional Chair; and
WHEREAS the Region of Durham Council recently passed a
resolution to put. a referendum question on the 2010 municipal
election ballot asking Durham Region residents if they support the
direct election of the Durham Regional Chair; and
WHEREAS democracy as defined by Webster's is; government by
the people; a government in which the supreme power is vested in
the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a
system of representation usually involving periodically held free
elections.
NOW THEREFORE the Council for the City of Pickering resolves the
support and endorsement of Private Members' Bill 18 (Local
Democracy and Accountability) introduced on March 29, 2010 by
MPP David Caplan.
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent for endorsement to
Durham Regional Council and all municipal Councils within Durham
Region."
(Motion for Direction)
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
i<~IINUTES NO. 4
AUTHORITY IvIEETING
Tuesday, Apri120, 2010 - 5:00 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA
AUTHORITY'S ADMR~TISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM
Present: R. Johnson, Chair
S. Crawford
A. Cullen
J. Drumm
A. Foster
J. Gray
R. Hooper
D. Mitchell
J. Neal
M. Novak
M. Pearce
P. Perkins
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer
D. White, Director, Corporate Services
H. Brooks, Director, Watershed Planning & Natural Heritage
C. Darling, Director, Development Review & Regulation
G. Geissberger, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
D. Hope, Special Projects/Operations
M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent
P. Lowe, Director, Watershed Stewardship & Community Outreach
P. Sisson, Director, Engineering & Field Operations
G. SooChan, Director, Groundwater
M. Stauffer, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary
Absent: G. Emm, Vice Chair
B. Nicholson
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained -NONE
:ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Res. #54 Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by A. Cullen
THAT the Authority minutes of March 23, 2010, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
J. Drumm arrived at 5:08 p.m.
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MUNICIPAL CLERK'S FILE
AUTHORITY MEETING - ~4IEETING N0.4, APRIL 20, 2010 -PAGE 2
DELEGATION - Mr. Alex Alexander Re: 618 Columbus Road East, Oshawa
Mr. Alexander made a presentation to the Board of Directors (attached as Schedule 3-1 to 3-4 of Apri120, 2010). Numerous questions
were asked of staff and the delegation; discussion ensued.
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & REGULATION
(1) Staff Report #4881-10 (attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-3 of Apri120, 2010)
Re: Applications for Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses -
March 1-31, 2010
Res. #55 Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT the attached applications be approved and the respective permits be issued
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING & FIELD OPERATIONS
(1) Staff Report #: 4883-10 (attached as Schedule 5-1 & 5-2 ofApri120, 2010)
File No.: 010-038-GH - IMS: RPRG3537
Application/Permit: Development activities associated with the placement of 65,000 metres cubed of fill to
allow for increased tillable land.
Location: 618 Columbus Road East, Oshawa
Res. #56 Moved by J. Neal
Seconded by J. Gray
THAT the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority issue a notice of intent to revoke Permit #OIO-038-GH
to Owner/Applicant: Kassouf/Hard-Co Construction.
CARRIED
(2) Staff Report #4874-10 (attached as Schedule 5-3 to 5-17 & H-1 ofApri120, 2010)
Draft Protocol for Large Fill Sites
Mr. Sisson and Mr. Powell answered questions from Directors. P. Perkins advised the Town of Whitby would be interested is
participating in a harmonization review ofbylaws/regulations dealing with large fill sites. Discussion ensued.
Res. #57 Moved by P. Perkins
Seconded by A. Foster
THAT Staff Report #4874-IO be received for information; and,
-~~ THAT.Opdon #3 be approved for immediate implementation, and
THAT staff be directed to explore the feasibility of a pilot project as recommended in Option #4 and report back
to the Board of Director
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, GROUNDWATER
(1) ..Staff Report #4878-10 (attached as Schedule 6-1 to 6-8 of Apri120, 2010)
CTC Source Water Protection - CLOSPA Proposed Draft Assessment Report
Res. #58 Moved by A. Foster
. Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT StafjRepart #4878-10 be received for information.
CARRIED
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A~rJTHORITY MEETING - MEETING N0.4, APRIL 20, 2010 -PAGE 3
DIRECTOR, WATERSHED PLANNING & NATURAL HERITAGE
(1) Staff Report #4877-10 (attached as Schedule 7-1 of Apri120, 2010)
Canada Wildlife Servaces -Canada Goose Management Program
Res. #59 Moved by A. Cullen
Seconded by R. Hooper
THAT Staff Report #4877-10 be received; and,
THAT subject to funding, Authority staff support CWS in the collection of data for their Canada Goose
.Management Program.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
(1) Staff Report #4879-10 (attached as Schedule 8-1 & 8-2 of Apri120, 2010)
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, 2010 Volunteer Service Awards
Res. #60 Moved by M. Novak
Seconded by J. Drumm
THAT Staff Report #4879-IO be received for information;
THAT CLOCA representatives A. Foster and G. Emm attend the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, Apri127th, 2010
at the General Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Road North in Oshawa.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES
(1) Staff Report #4876-10 (attached as Schedule 9-1 to 9-3 ofApri120, 2010)
Critical Injury to CLOCA Employee
Res. #61 Moved by A. Foster
Secondedby R. Hooper
THAT Staff Report #4876-10 be received for information.
CARRIED
(2) Staff Report 4880-10 (attached as Schedule 9-4 of Apri120, 2010)
2010 Preliminary Budget (previously enclosed separately for Members & Staff only)
Res. #62 Moved by M. Pearce
Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT the proposed 2010 budget estimates, totalling $5,220,396 be approved as presented;
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve an operating levy oj$2,465,175;
THAT all capital projects in the Budget Report be adopted as projects of the Authority; and,
TH,4T copies of the 2010 Budget Report as approved be circulated to the Region of Durham and lower-tier
municipalities for their information about the projects and programs of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
.-luthority.
CARRIED
.1UTHORITY MEETING - i~ZEETING N0.4, APRIL 20, 2010 -PAGE 4
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
(1) Staff Report #4882-10 (attached as Schedule 10-1 to 10-9 of Apri120, 2010)
Waterfront Trail - Lynde Shores Conservation Area
Res. #63 Moved by D. Mitchell
Seconded by J. Drumm
THAT Staff Report #4882-10 be received for information and forwarded to the Chair and Members of the
Durham Region Finance and Administration Committee.
CARRIED
(2) Staff Report #4884-10 (attached as Schedule 10-10 to 10-13 of Apri120, 2010)
Property Matter
Res. #64 Moved by J. Neal
Seconded by J. Drumm
THAT the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority initiate discussions with the City of Oshawa regarding
the City purchasing CLOCA lands currently under long term management by the municipality and that resulting
revenues be placed in a reserve account by CLOCA for land acquisition, infrastructure development and
management at the Purple Woods Conservation Area.
CARRIED
MUNICIPAL & OTHER BUSINESS
The Chair advised of a Gold Sponsor Certificate of Appreciation from Ducks Unlimited Canada, presented to the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority for conserving wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of waterfowl, other wildlife and people.
R. Hooper noted that the Maple Festival was being held in Bowmanville on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
Res. #65 Moved by S. Crawford
Seconded by P. Perkins
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
Y
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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Energizing Ontario
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 10, 2010
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) ESD-006-10 Monthly Response Report -March 2010
(b) CLD-011-10 Creation of Business Registry
(c) FND-010-10 Financial Update as at March 31, 2010
(d) FND-011-10 Annual Leasing Report - 2009
2. APPLICATION TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW TO PERMIT AN APARTMENT-IN-HOUSE WITHIN A SINGLE
DETACHED DWELLING
APPLICANT: NORM AND JO-ANNE LANSING
THAT Report PSD-055-10 be received;
THAT Official Plan Amendment No.73 as contained in Attachment 2 of Report
PSD-055-10 be adopted and that the necessary By-law be passed;
THAT the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Norm and Jo-
Anne Lansing as contained in Attachment 3 of Report PSD-055-10 be approved;
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-055-10 and Council's
decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-055-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report #1 - 2 - May 10, 2010
3. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING FOR 201 MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANT: KAITLIN HOMES ASPEN IV LTD.
THAT Report PSD-056-10 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Kaitlin Homes Aspen IV Ltd. to remove the
Holding (H) symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-056-10 to remove the Holding (H)
symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-056-10, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
4. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2010
THAT Report PSD-058-10 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
April 22, 2010 for applications A2009-0051, A2010-0005 and A2010-0015 through
A2010-0017, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal
Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
5. BILD -MUNICIPAL BEST PRACTICES, ,DECEMBER 2009
THAT Report PSD-059-10 be received; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-059-10 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
6. MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION DISPLAYS
THAT Report EGD-013-10 be received;
THAT the name Clarington or Municipality of Clarington be the most prominent text
on any future eastbound or westbound municipal identification displays along
Highway 401; and
THAT interested parties be advised of Councils decision.
Report #1 - 3 - May 10, 2010
7. ADDITIONAL RURAL ROAD SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS
THAT Report EGD-017-10 be received;
THAT the requirements of the Purchasing By-law 2006-127 be waived;
THAT-staff be authorized to increase the value of the High Float Resurfacing
agreement With Miller Paving to accommodate the addition of locations at an
estimated cost of $360,000.00 including construction, geotechnical, contingencies
and administration; and
THAT funding for the additional project costs in the amount $360,000 be funded
from the Tax Levy portion of the Pavement Rehabilitation Program approved in-the
2010 Capital Budget.
8. REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING COSTS OF MUNICIPAL
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be requested to prepare a report
regarding the potential locations and costs for eastbound and westbound
identification displays along Highway 401 and northbound and southbound on
Highway 115.
9. LETTER OF RECOGNITION - MR. JEFF KELSO
THAT a letter be forwarded to Mr. Jeff Kelso, thanking him for his efforts regarding
the recent fire at the Harris property.
10. 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS -COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE
THAT Report CLD-012-10 be received;
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Clarington Municipal Election Compliance
Audit Committee, included as Attachment 1 to Report CLD-012-10, be adopted;
THAT the Clarington Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Rules of
Procedure, included as Attachment 2 to Report CLD-012-10, be received for
information;
THAT the Municipal Clerk be directed to place an ad in the local newspapers and
on the Municipal Website, and contact the Institution of Chartered Accountants of
Ontario, the Law Society of Upper Canada, Durham Regional Police Services, and
UOIT inviting applications for appointment to the Clarington Municipal Election
Compliance Audit Committee; and
Report #1 - 4 - May 10, 2010
THAT the draft by-law attached to Report CLD-012-10 as Attachment 3 be
approved by Council.
11. 1ST QUARTER PARKING REPORT
THAT Report CLD-013-10 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-013-10 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
12. NEWCASTLE/BOND HEAD RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION CONCERNS
THAT Report CLD-014-10 be received;
THAT methods of deterring Canada Geese in municipal parks be investigated for
inclusion in the 2011 budget deliberations; and
THAT Ken Willis, Secretary, Newcastle/Bond Head Ratepayers' Association be
advised of Council's decision and forwarded a copy of Report CLD-014-10.
13. INSTALLATION OF "DEAF CHILD" SIGNS
THAT Report CLD-015-10 be received;
THAT the request for the installation of "Deaf Child" signs be denied; and
THAT Lisa Janveaux, Community Advantage Rehabilitation Inc., and Colleen
Hynes be advised of Council's decision.
14. TENDER NO. CL2010-14 -SUPPLY & HAULING OF GRANULAR MATERIAL
THAT Report COD-016-10 be received;
THAT Robert E. Young Construction Limited, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total
bid in the amount of $207,591.02 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2010-14, be awarded
the contract for Supply & Hauling of Granular Material, as required by the
Municipality of Clarington, Operations Department; and
THAT funds in the amount of $219,591.02 which includes $207,591.02 for
tendering, administration, material testing and contingencies be drawn from the
Operations Department various 2010 Annual Operations Road Maintenance and
Construction Accounts, as follows:
Report #1 - 5 - May 10, 2010
Account # 100-36-380-10205-7112, Culvert $3,356.64
Account # 100-36-380-10225-7112, Entrance Culverts $2,909.09
Account # 100-36-380-10733-7112, Sidewalk Maint. $1,118.88
Account # 100-36-384-10310-7112 Guide Rail $1,118.88
Account # 100-36-380-10240-7112 Ditch/Shoulder Maint. $1,118.88
Account # 100-36-382-10280-7112 Gravel Resurfacing -
Various Prices $197,968.65
Account # 100-36-382-10280-7112 Gravel Resurfacing -
Consulting/Material Testing/ Contingencies $12,000.00
Total Funds Required $219,591.02
15. CO-OPERATIVE TENDER NO. T-539-2010- SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND
APPLICATION OF CALCIUM/MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
THAT Report COD-017-10 be received;
THAT Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario,_with a total bid price of $81,928.00
(excluding G.S.T.), for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for liquid
magnesium chloride (Section I) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender T-539-2010, be
awarded the contract to supply and apply approximately 392,000 litres of liquid
magnesium chloride, as required by the Municipality of Clarington Operations
Department;
THAT Innovative Surface Solutions Canada, Ajax, Ontario, with a total bid price of
$5,443.20 (excluding G.S.T.), for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for
flaked calcium chloride (i.e., in 20 kilogram bags), (Section II) being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-
operative Tender T-539-2010, be awarded the portion of the contract to supply and
deliver approximately 9,000 kg of flaked calcium chloride, as required by the
Municipality of Clarington Operations Department;
THAT pending satisfactory pricing and service and approval by the Durham
Purchasing Co-operative, the contracts be awarded for a second and third year;
and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the Operations Department various
operating accounts.
Report #1 - 6 - May 10, 2010
16. ONTARIO POWER AUTHORITY -DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAM (DR3)
THAT Report COD-019-10 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to investigate the Ontario Power Authority -Demand
Response Program in order to determine if opportunities exist for the Municipality of
Clarington to participate;
THAT if positive results of the investigation are produced during the summer
recess, staff be authorized to enter into an operating agreement for participation in
the Ontario Power Authority -Demand Response Program: and
THAT staff provide a report back to Council with recommendations on the findings
of their investigation.
17. PRESENTATION OF JOHN PRESTA, DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, REGION OF DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT, REGARDING
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
THAT the presentation from Mr. John Presta, Director of Environmental Services,
Region of Durham Works Department, regarding source water protection be
received with thanks.
18. DELEGATION OF BRAD ARBOUR, CO-ORDINATOR, FIREHOUSE YOUTH
CENTRE, REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE FIREHOUSE YOUTH ACTIVITIES
THAT the delegation of Mr. Brad Arbour, Co-ordinator, Firehouse Youth Centre,
regarding an update on the Firehouse Youth Activities, be received with thanks.
19. DELEGATION OF KEVIN ANYAN, REGARDING A RIBFEST UPDATE
THAT the request for the use of the Emergency Services Department portable
back-up generator by the Rotary Club of Bowmanville for Ribfest be approved;
THAT details regarding a reduced rental rate and other arrangements be worked
out with the Emergency Services Department to cover general maintenance costs;
and
THAT the Rotary Club be advised of the condition that the generator will not be
available to them should an emergency arise necessitating the use of the generator
by Emergency Services.
20. DELEGATION OF JIM. RICHARDS, REQUESTING AN APOLOGY FROM
MAYOR ABERNETHY FOR CURTAILING HIS FREEDOM OF SPEECH AS
GUARANTEED UNDER THE CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND
FREEDOM
Report #1 - 7 - May 10, 2010
THAT the delegation of Mr. Jim Richards, requesting an apology from Mayor
Abernethy for curtailing his freedom of speech as guaranteed under the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedom, be received with thanks.
21. DELEGATION OF JEREMY WOODCOCK, REGARDING THE MUNICIPALITY’S
FACILITY RENTAL POLICY FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS RELATED
ACTIVITIES
THAT the delegation of Jeremy Woodcock, regarding the Municipality’s facility
rental policy regarding municipal elections, be received with thanks.
22. SEWAGE CAPACITY
THAT the Directors of Planning and Engineering Services Departments meet at the
earliest convenience with the Commissioner of Works of the Region of Durham, to
discuss the current available sewage capacity situation in Bowmanville; and
THAT Staff report to Council on the remedy of the sewage capacity issues as soon
as possible.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Meeting: COUNCIL
Date: May 10, 2010 Resolution#: By-law#: N/A
Report #: CAO-004-10 File#:
Subject: DREDGING OF BOWMANVILLE CREEK
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following:
1. THAT Report CAO-004-10 be received for information.
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Submitted by: ~`ti =- ?~-~--°" ~
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0720
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10
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BACKGROUND:
1.1 At its meeting held on April 26, 2010, Council approved the following recommendation
from the GPA Committee as follows:
"THAT Report PSD-042-10 be received;
THAT the CAO be requested to prepare a report, within 4 weeks, on the further
opportunities and logistics regarding the cost recovery of dredging, installation of a
gate and activation of the parking meter at the municipal boat launch in Bowmanville."
1.2 The purpose of this report is therefore to provide the information sought by Council.
Since the issue of dredging is very much tied to the activities of the boat launch and the
parking lot, staff took the liberty to expand the scope of this report so that a complete
financial picture is available for Council deliberation.
1.3 Significant amounts of information respecting dredging was provided via Report PSD-
042-10. This information will not be reproduced here but staff would urge Council
members to revisit this information prior to their consideration of this report.
2. THE NEED FOR DREDGING
2.1 The Municipality has never been involved in any dredging activity of the Bowmanville
Creek. It inherited the Conservation Area with the boat launch as a result of a long
term lease with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority in 2000. To the best of
our knowledge, CLOCA did not dredge prior to that.
2.2 The boat launch is used by both local and out-of-town residents primarily for launching
their small water crafts; mostly power boats. The Municipality has no record of any
historical data on the depth of the creek adjacent to the boat launch. It is also noted
that the Municipality has not received any complaints from past users regarding any
siltation issue adjacent to the boat launch nor any difficulty in launching their boats due
to insufficient water depth. However, our recent inspection reveals that the water depth
at the end of the wooden pier is about ten (10) inches, whereas the usual depth at the
same location is about two to three feet. We believe the shallow water depth is
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10
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caused by both siltation and unusual low water level of the creek. If the water level
remains low, users may have difficulty launching their boat at this location.
2.3 Creek dredging would be a new service which is neither contemplated in the
Municipality's Strategic Business Plan nor included in the annual budget,
notwithstanding it mayor may not be able to recover the cost of dredging through
charging a fee of the users of the boat launch.
3. COST ANALYSIS
There are direct costs related to dredging and several in-direct and related costs in
connection with dredging. Breakdown of these costs are as follows.
3.1 Direct Dredging Cost
a) The Municipality was never involved in any dredging activity of the Bowmanville
Creek and therefore has neither past experience nor cost information to rely on.
In the absence of detailed information that would be obtained from a tender
process, we rely on information recently obtained from marinas in neighboring
municipalities. Typically marina operators would spend between $20,000 to
$40,000 annually to maintain the depth of their respective channels. This
amount could be higher for Bowmanville Creek due to the substantial length of
the channel, as well as the uncertainty of not knowing if the dredged materials
can be deposited nearby.
b) It has been suggested that the dredging cost can be shared with the marina
operators. The aforementioned cost to the Municipality will be reduced but the
amount of municipal contribution remains unknown until further information can
be obtained through negotiation and tender. It is not advisable to enter into any
cost sharing arrangement without actually knowing the specifications and firm
pricing of the works.
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10
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3.2 Boat Launch Repair/Maintenance Cost
a) The boat launch was constructed in 1977 by CLOCA. Despite regular maintenance
by CLOCA and the Municipality, the structure is deteriorating and will be in need of
major upgrades or repairs. The Bowmanville Boat Launch consists of a ramp
approximately 10 metres wide, with wooden piers on either side set on stone cribs.
The ramp itself is block construction. The ramp provides a gradual decline leading
to the water. Currently both the piers and block ramp are showing signs of heaving
due to deterioration and frost. In its present state of deterioration the Boat Launch
is currently in need of major reconstruction to restore it to a safe and serviceable
condition. Our Capital Budget for 2010 currently includes $35,000 for pier
renovations but excludes ramp reconstruction.
b) A preliminary estimate for the boat launch ramp includes a design cost of
approximately $15,000 and construction cost between $80,000 to $140,000. Not
included in this estimate would be any and all additional fees from CLOCA and/or
other external agencies for permits required to complete the project. It is important
to note that these figures are estimated costs and should only be used for
approximate budgeting purposes.
c) Maintenance on the parking lot is currently negligible and should remain so for the
next five years. For the last ten years the boat launch has been leased property
from CLOCA and only this year came into Municipal ownership due to a land
exchange. Until now, staff has conducted yearly inspections and work was
restricted to those items required for public safety.
3.3 Equipment Cost Related to Charging Fees
In order to charge the users, equipments would have to be purchased. There are three
options to accomplish this objective.
a) Install a central parking meter (pay and display system) that would accept both
cash and credit card. This type of equipment costs more than the conventional
central meter used in our downtown municipal parking lots. Equipment that would
accept credit card is probably the best option to reduce the probability of vandalism
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10
at this remote location. The cost of this equipment is about $10,000. Plus
installation.
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b) Install a barrier gate lift system at the boat launch entrance using equipment that
.would accept both cash and credit card. This method would directly charge the
users of the boat launch without penalizing the other users of the parking lots for
other purposes. The cost of this equipment is about $8,000. plus installation cost.
c) Hire students to collect a fee on site. Given the fishing season generally runs from
May to October, and from dawn to dusk (12 hours day), the wages would be about
$26,000.
3.4 Enforcement Cost
Any park and display system would require some form of enforcement which would
involve checking vehicles for valid tickets, issuing tickets for violation, and checking the
equipment to ensure proper functioning. The cost of providing parking enforcement for
the six months (May-Oct.) including overtime on weekends and statutory holidays is
approximately $10,000. The Municipality can theoretically recover a portion of this cost
through parking fines. However, this will be negligible because the parking lot is used
mostly by residents from Quebec. As Quebec does not have a reciprocal agreement
with Ontario for the collection of outstanding parking fines, our chances of collecting
any fines based on voluntarily action would be rather unrealistic.
3.5 Potential Liability Cost '
The cost of liability is extremely difficult to identify. If the Municipality decided to
dredge as a partnership arrangement despite not owning the land under the creek, it
can be construed to have accepted responsibility and the liability that goes with it. The
nature of the liability and the associated cost will not likely be known until a claim is
filed against the Municipality. Remote as it may be, Council should be aware of the
potential ramification of its decision to dredge the channel. Detailed comments from
the Director of Finance on this subject are attached herein.
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10
4. REVENUE ANALYSIS
There are essentially two options available to the Municipality.
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4.1 Charging a Boat Launching Fee
The Municipality does not keep any data or information as to the number of visitors or
boat launch users and therefore has no reliable means to even make a best guess
estimate. However, since a tittle information is better than none, we would assume that
the boat launch will draw an average of 10 users per day over a six month period (May-
October). In this instance, the total users will be1825, and at $5 daily rate, which is the
rate charged in Cobourg and Port Hope, or at $10 daily rate in Whitby, gross revenue
of $9,125 to $18,250 can be realized. It should be noted that once the Municipality
charges a fee, there will be expectation from the users with respect to higher
maintenance standards of the parking lots and the boat launch structures.
4.2 Status Quo
This option basically leaves things the way it is. There will be no charge to any user,
and no investment by the Municipality for any capital improvements other than the
regular maintenance and the pier repairs provided for in the 2010 budget.
5. CONCLUSION
The concept of cost recovery by charging a fee for the privilege of using the boat
launch, and hence using the proceeds to offset the cost of dredging is a noble idea.
However, the foregoing discussions have identified several limitations that will cause
difficulty in the implementation of the concept. In any event, Council should be
satisfied whether or not it wishes to add dredging as a new municipal service and if so,
to decide how best to provide funding in future budgets. Since the 2010 budget has
already been struck, it would be advisable for Council to receive this report for
information and defer the matter to future Council.
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MEMO
FINANCE
To: Franklin Wu, CAO
From: Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance
Date: May 3, 2010
Subject: DREDGING FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE IMPLICATIONS
If the Municipality were to partner with the proponents and other interested parties to
undertake dredging at the Port Darlington Marina, the first priority would be establishing which
party would be the lead with respect to physically undertaking the work. If the Municipality is
not undertaking the work, but simply contributing toward the cost, it is recommended that
appropriate formal agreements be entered into which include limitations around financial
obligations, insurance provisions and hold .harmless and indemnification clauses. If the
Municipality is undertaking the work, appropriate funds would be required, in advance, for each
party's proportionate share of the cost.
With respect to ongoing operational liability, this is addressed under the Occupiers Liability Act.
An "occupier" is defined as: A person who is in physical possession of the premises, or A
person who has responsibility for and control over the condition of premises or the activities
carried on, or control over persons allowed to enter the premises, despite the fact that there is
more than one occupier of the same premises.
As an occupier of the premises, Clarington will owe a duty to take such care in all
circumstances to see that persons, and property brought on the premises are reasonably safe
while on the premises. In deciding whether "reasonable" care has been exercised, Clarington
will have to put in place a system of inspection for the parking lot and the dock. With the
installation of a pay per use gate, the expectation of users will increase and the determination
of "reasonable" care. Clarington would no longer be able to provide only minimal maintenance
on the gravel parking lot and replace loose boards. A formal system of inspection and
maintenance would need to be put in place by the Operations Department. Also, warning
signs of risk to individuals or property is recommended and potentially improved lighting.
The Municipality would not require additional insurance coverage. However, at renewal the
insurer will assess the risk to determining if it has increased enough to make an impact on the
Municipality's insurance premium. Any claims received would be an important factor in
determining this.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-4169
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In the event of any damage to third parties' persons or property, a claim would be filed through
the Clerk's Department.. Essentially, if a plaintiff's evidence can demonstrate to a court that the
Municipality's parking lot and/or dock was in a state of disrepair and in generally poor
condition, the Municipality will be found liable. Furthermore, if a trial judge finds that the
system of inspection and repair of the parking lot or dock was inadequate the Municipality will
be held negligent for the damages. Joint and several liability principles would apply.
With respect to costs, the Operations Department would incur maintenance and inspection
costs somewhat greater due to the higher duty of care than would incur currently. Meter
revenues can be used to offset costs for the parking lot maintenance but not for boat launch
maintenance and inspection since parking .revenues must be segregated and used for parking
purposes. There may be an opportunity to set the charge as a combined parking/boat launch
fee in order to extend the ability to use the funds for boat launch maintenance or future
dredging costs. However, every vehicle entering would then be required to pay the combined
fee, regardless of whether they were utilizing the boat launch itself. Council would have to
approve, by By-law, the combined fee and the authorized apportionment between the parking
components versus the boat launch portion. The other option would involve establish a
manned booth during weekends to specifically charge for the launch or installing a second
gate at the boat launch itself, requirement payment before the arm would lift to allow launching.
Cost recovery on both these options may be unlikely.
Yours truly,
Nancy Taylor,
Director of Finance.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1
Excerpt of General Purpose and
Administration Committee Minutes
May 3, 2010
PROPOSED NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN PLAN AND OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO ADD THREE (3) MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SYMBOLS
AND CHANGE HOUSING AND POPULATION TARGETS IN THE FOSTER
NEIGHBOURHOOD OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN
APPLICANTS: PATRICIA STEPHENSON, ROBERT AND DANIELE STEPHENSON,
AND GARTHWOOD HOMES LIMITED
Resolution #GPA-271-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PSD-057-10 be tabled to the Council meeting of May 10, 2010.
CARRIED
C1arington REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: May 3, 2010 Resolution #: By-law #:
Report #: PSD-057-10 File #: COPA 2007-0014 (X-Ref.: PLN 31.5.11)
Subject: PROPOSED NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN PLAN AND OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO ADD THREE (3) MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
SYMBOLS AND CHANGE HOUSING AND POPULATION TARGETS IN THE
FOSTER NEIGHBOURHOOD OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN
APPLICANTS: PATRICIA STEPHENSON, ROBERT AND DANIELE
STEPHENSON, AND GARTHWOOD HOMES LfMITED
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report PSD-057-10 be received;
2. THAT the application for proposed C1arington Official Plan Amendment, COPA 2007-
0014, submitted by Patricia Stephenson, Robert & Daniele Stephenson, and Garthwood
Homes Limited, be approved as per Attachment 2 and a by-law attached to Report PSD-
057-10 to adopt Amendment No. 74 be forwarded to Council for approval;
3. THAT the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood Design Plan as contained in Attachment 3 to
Report PSD-057-10 be received;
4. THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation be forwarded. a copy of Report PSD-057-10 and Council's decision; and
5. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-057-10 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Submitted b Reviewed by: ~"Z~~-~, ~~.J K-
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F Langm , FCSLA, MCIP Franklin Wu,
c ing Direct r, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
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21 April 2010
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: PSD-057-10
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1.0 APPLICATION DETAILS
1.1 Applicants/Owners: Patricia Stephenson, Robert &Daniele Stephenson, and
Garthwood Homes Limited
1.2 Location: North of King Avenue West, east of the Wilmot Creek Valleylands,
south of Hwy. 35/115, and west of Rudell Road (see Attachment 1)
1.3 Proposal: Official PIan~Amendment to modify the following:
i) The Newcastle Village Land Use Schedule by~adding three (3)
medium density residential symbols on the lands north of King
Avenue West, and west of Rudell Road;
ii) The Foster Neighbourhood population target from 5100 to 5700;
and
iii) The number of units in the Foster Neighbourhood from 1450 to
1575 for low density and from 200 to 300 for medium density
and adjust all the neighbourhood and urban area totals
accordingly (see Attachment 2).
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 Patricia Stephenson, Robert &Daniele Stephenson, and Garthwood Homes Limited
originally submitted applications for:
• An Official Plan Amendment to delete a public secondary school site and adjust the
Plan's housing and population targets accordingly; and
• A proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan for the northwest portion of the Foster
Neighbourhood.
2.2 In November 2008, a public meeting was held to deal with the Official Plan Amendment
to delete a public secondary school site as well as adjust the Plan's housing and
population targets accordingly. The public meeting report noted the public school board
had sent a letter dated October 27, 2008 stating an objection to the deletion of a public
secondary school designation in the Foster Neighbourhood and in any related
Neighbourhood Design Plan. Subsequently, Council passed a resolution to refer the
public meeting report back to staff for further discussions between the school board, the
applicants and Planning Staff. Discussions occurred in early 2009 with the result being
that by a-mail on May 19, 2009, the public school board noted the importance of the
retention of the Foster Public Secondary School designation and the continued
applicability of its October 27, 2008 letter. The Board's reasoning was based in part, on
Durham Region's Amendment 128 to its Official Plan (the Growth Plan conformity
amendment).
2.3 On June 25, 2009, Planning Staff received the First Revision submission of the
Neighbourhood Design Plan. The submission cover letter noted that if and when it is
determined that no Official Plan Amendment is required the applicants will withdraw the
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Official Plan Amendment application. This submission included a 6.0 hectare public
secondary school site and a parkette. The overall density for the neighbourhood was
increased by the addition of more street townhouse units.
2.4 Comments from the agencies including Regional Planning were collected, discussions
were held with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority concerning the proposal
and the ongoing Wilmot Creek Watershed Study. Clarington Staff met with the
applicant's consultants to review the issues that commenting agencies and Staff had
with the First Revision.
2.5 In response to comments received from the circulated agencies and discussion with
staff a Second Revision to the Neighbourhood Design Plan was received on December
23, 2009. This submission included a revised Neighbourhood Design Plan and a draft
Official Plan Amendment that added to the Official Plan three medium density symbols
to be placed in the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood Area, on the Newcastle Village
Urban Area Land Use Map (Map A4). The revised amendment also increased the
population allocation for the neighbourhood from 5,300 to 5,700, on the Neighbourhood
Planning Unit Schedule map for Newcastle Village (Map H3) and Low and Medium
Density Housing Unit numbers in the neighbourhoods housing targets table (Table 9-2).
A separate document outlining the proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan's conformity
with the Provincial Growth Plan was also part of the submission. The February 22, 2010
Public Meeting Report (PSD-025-10) was focussed on the Second Revision. No one,
other than the applicant's agent, spoke at the public meeting.
2.6 A Third and Final Revision submission of the Neighbourhood Design Plan which
Planning Staff received on March 23, 2010 was in response to further agericy and staff
comments on the .previous submission. This Report, PSD-057-1'0, provides
recommendations that are in reference to the Third and Final Revision submission.
3.0 SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING USES
3.1 The limits of the portion of the Foster Neighbourhood subject to applications are King
Avenue West on the south, Wilmot Creek Valleylands on the west, Highway 35/115 on
the north, and Rudell Road on the east. The site has seven residences and is generally
flat agricultural land, slightly rolling, sloping-down to the west, with rows of trees as field
boundaries.
The property contains a house, known as The Belmont, which was designated-under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 1988. The structure has very significant historical
and cultural value to Clarington as the cellar of the building, with its several large rooms
separated by brick arches, was built by Major. S.S. Wilmot, circa 1814, and contains the
spring where his son, Samuel Wilmot, the father of Canadian fish aquaculture, began his
experiments in the 1860's. The first fish hatchery in Canada was built on this property
and the spot was marked with a Provincial plaque in 1967. Following a fire in 1898, the
house was rebuilt on its foundation in essentially the same architectural style as the
original.
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3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North: Highway 35/115 and beyond, agricultural land
South: Existing residences fronting King Avenue West and lands for the community
park including the existing Newcastle & District Recreation Complex
East: Existing residences, Rudell Road and beyond, vacant lands draft approved for
subdivision development
West: Wilmot Creek and its valleylands
4.0 PROVINCIAL POLICY
4.1 Provincial Policy Statement
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) requires Municipalities to provide for efficient
settlement patterns with a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and'
redevelopment. New development is to occur adjacent to existing built-up areas and
shall have a compact form, mix of uses and densities that allow for the efficient use of
land, infrastructure and public service facilities, which includes schools. The Municipality
is required to plan for public service facilities in a coordinated, efficient and cost-effective
manner to accommodate projected needs.
The PPS requires that significant built heritage resources and significant cultural
heritage landscapes be conserved. Significant is defined as built heritage resources
and cultural heritage landscapes that are valued for the important contribution they
make to our understanding of the history of a place, an event, or a people. Conserved is
defined as the identification, protection, use and/or management of cultural heritage in
such a way that their heritage values, attributes and integrity are retained. This may be
addressed through a conservation plan or heritage impact assessment.
4.2 Provincial Growth Plan
Since the site is outside the built boundary, the neighbourhood should be planned with a
density target of 50 persons and jobs per hectare. A public secondary school is
community infrastructure contributing to a complete community. In particular, an
appropriate range of community infrastructure should be planned to meet the needs
resulting from population changes and to foster complete communities.
5.0 OFFICIAL PLANS
5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the site Living Area. Amendment 128 to
the Regional Plan confirms the need for conformity to the Provincial Growth Plan. The
Regional Plan requires a wide variety of housing by type, size and tenure in Urban
Areas, and that the full range of housing be developed in acost-effective and efficient
manner..Also, Living Areas are to be an attractive living environment. A public
secondary school is a public facility supportive of residential development and therefore,
appropriate for Living Areas. Living Areas are to be compact in form through higher
densities and shall support and provide access to public transit. More specific
requirements include convenient pedestrian access to public transit, educational
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facilities and parks. Roads are to be in a grid pattern and trails and pathways are to be
provided too.
5.2 Clarington Official Plan
The Clarington Official Plan designates the lands Urban Residential Area with a public
secondary school symbol in the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood. The predominant
use of lands designated Urban Residential shall be for housing. Abroad range of
housing is to be provided in urban areas. Table 9.2 allows for 1,450 low density units
and 200 medium density units in the entire Foster Neighbourhood. The Neighbourhood
Design Policies state Neighbourhood Design Plans (NDP) shall include: road
alignments; sidewalks; trails and walkways; potential transit and cycling routes; potential
lotting; and siting of schools, parks (and parkettes), open space lands, stormwater
management facilities and other community/utility uses. Residential neighbourhoods
shall feature: grid streets; public buildings and spaces; natural and cultural heritage
features protection; and avoidance of reverse lotting and acoustical fencing. Other uses
that through activity, scale and design, are supportive of, compatible with or serve
residential uses may be permitted such as schools.
The objective of the Clarington Official Plan policies in regards to heritage buildings is to
conserve and enhance the Municipality's cultural heritage resources. The inappropriate
alteration of a cultural heritage resource is discouraged. Heritage resources are defined
as properties of cultural or natural heritage importance, which would include buildings,
structures, and their surrounding lands.
The Clarington Official Plan designates King Avenue West as a Type A Arterial and as a
Regional Transit Spine. Rudell Road is identified as a Collector Road as is the north-
south road from Highway 2 northerly to where it intersects with the extension of Grady
Drive, and east-west collector.
The Clarington Official Plan designates the Wilmot Creek Valleylands, at the west end of
the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood, as Significant Valleylands focussed on a Cold
Water Stream, a part of the Natural Heritage System. Through Policy 4.4.35, an
Environmental Impact Study is required for development applications witfiin or adjacent
to any natural heritage feature identified on Map C. When the neighbourhood plan is
implemented through application(s) for Draft Approval of a Plan of Subdivision, those
application(s) within a 120 metre distance of the feat~rres will require an Environmental
Impact Study.
6.0 ZONING BY-LAW
6.1 Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the large majority of the subject lands "Agricultural
Exception (A-1)" and the remainder "Environmental Protection (EP)". The public use
provisions of Zoning By-law 84-63 permit a public secondary school in basically any
zone including the "Agricultural Exception (A-1)" Zone. The lands are expected to be
rezoned in the future together with applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision for the area.
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7.0 PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
7.1 As a result of the public notification process, to date, the Planning Services Department
has received two inquiries or comments. One resident asked about land uses at specific
locations near their home and the timing of construction within the proposed
neighbourhood. Another resident had interest in, and sketched, a location in the
neighbourhood for a future Newcastle Village GO Station. There are no plans by the
Province to extend GO beyond Bowmanville at this time.
8.0 AGENCY COMMENTS
8.1 Comments have been received from the circulated departments and agencies regarding
both the Clarington Official Plan Amendment and the Neighbourhood Design Plan. Most
agency comments addressed the Neighbourhood Design Plan. Clarington Emergency
& Fire Services offered no objections to the proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan or
.Official Plan Amendment.
8.2 Clarington Engineering Services supported the Official Plan. Amendment in principle and
the Neighbourhood Design Plan in concept, but noted that the following matters are to
be resolved prior to approval of future proposed draft plan(s) of subdivision within the
neighbourhood:
• Road right-of-way widths
• Connectivity to Rudell Road
• Closure of Given Road
• Traffic issues and recommended traffic controls through a traffic impact study
• Phasing and implementation
• stormwater management (east and west ponds)
• Noise attenuation
• Entrance features/pond enhancements, and
• Sidewalk and street lighting construction on Highway 2 west of Rudell Road
8.3 Clarington Operations had no concerns with the proposed applications. Comments
identified the need for a report in support of future applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision, detailing designs for review of each stormwater management pond, a
stormwater inceptor upstream and connection to nearby hydro, for the western
stormwater management pond.
8.4 The Clarington Heritage Committee was advised of the application for the
Neighbourhood Design Plan when it was first submitted in 2007: they are in support of
the conservation of the designated heritage building and its surrounding landscape.
8.5 Ganaraska Region Conservation stated no objection to the proposed Official Plan
Amendment and no objection, in principle, to the Neighbourhood Design Plan submitted.
However, they advised that an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) must be undertaken to
determine the appropriate proximity of development to the Wilmot Creek Valleylands
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prior to approval of any proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision or Site Plan application. The
EIS may impact the ultimate design of the neighbourhood abutting the natural heritage
feature.
8.6 The Public School Board noted the 6 hectare public secondary school site is acceptable
provided the 6 hectare area is not diminished by any road widening, sight triangle or
transit stop requirements. If such lands are required, the proposed secondary school
site area of 6 hectares must be maintained by adjusting the remainder of the
subdivision.
Comments from the Public School Board request the portion of Given Road that runs
through the secondary school site area be stopped up, closed and conveyed by the
Municipality to the subdividers as part of subdivision draft approval.
8.7 The Separate School Board noted it currently has one elementary school in Newcastle.
This school, St: Francis of Assisi, has sufficient space to accommodate any enrolment
growth from the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood. The Board did not require any
additional school sites in the Newcastle area for elementary or secondary.students and
the proposed streets layout did accommodate easy walking access by any elementary
students in this area to the above school. The Board noted a concern regarding the
.provision of supervised access across Durham Highway 2, to and from the above
school.
8.8 Durham Regional Planning noted the Growth Plan and Amendment 128 to the Regional
Plan require Greenfield Areas in the Lake Ontario Shoreline municipalities to develop at
a minimum gross density of 50 persons and jobs combined per hectare. It was noted
the proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan does not achieve the 50 persons and jobs
combined per hectare. Clarington staff were asked to provide justification and support
for the shortfall. It was agreed each development is not required to meet this minimum
target, and Clarington must be satisfied that development across the municipality
achieves this density. Following further discussion and justification the Region provided
verbal comments stating the application was exempt from Regional approval. A traffic
study will be required in support of development applications in this area;
The Regional Works Department has recently provided to the Regional Planning
Department detailed. comments which are summarized below. The majority of the
proposed development in the above neighbourhood is within the existing Zone 1
distribution system. The existing Arthur Street Zone 1 reservoir with a top water
elevation of 135.5 metres results in below adequate water pressure for lands higher than
105 metres. The applicants may choose to grade the site to 105 metres of elevation,
construct a Zone 2 booster pumping station or wait for Durham Region to construct new
infrastructure. Anew Zone 1 reservoir is planned by Durham Region and will likely have
a top water elevation of approximately 140-142 metres which will be sufficient to service
the entire site. The new Zone 1 reservoir is forecast for construction after 2.015. A 400-
600 millimetre water feeder main extension will be required westerly on Durham
Highway 2 from near North Street to eventually loop through proposed development to
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Toronto and Milligan Streets to service the subject Neighbourhood and Newcastle
generally. Most of this work is forecast for construction after 2015.
The Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant is approaching its maximum capacity to
service existing and committed customers. Plant expansion construction is projected for
2014. Due to topography on the subject lands, the lands east of Rudell Road are
generally tributary to the Foster Creek trunk sanitary sewer and Rudell Road sanitary
sewage pumping. station. Depending on the timing of other developments within
Newcastle the subject Neighbourhood may be dependent on a further extension of the
Foster Creek trunk sanitary sewer southwest from Highway 401 to the existing Wilmot
Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, including interception and abandonment of the
Sunset Boulevard sanitary sewage pumping station. This project is scheduled for
construction in 2012. The lands west of Rudell Road and the Rudell Road sanitary
sewage pumping station (diversion) are dependent on the extension of the Wilmot Creek
trunk sanitary sewer from Toronto and Milligan Streets, which is forecast beyond 2015.
8.9 Past comments from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation note the requirement fora 14
metre setback from the edge of the Highway 35/115 property, and the possible need for
studies in the future. The studies will likely be required in support of individual plans of
subdivision implementing the Neighbourhood Design Plan for stormwater management
and traffic impact, the latter to be completed with particular concern for the Durham
Highway 2/Highway 35/115 Interchange.
8.1.0 The Ministry of Natural Resources was circulated for comments given the provinces
ownership of the Wilmot Creek Valleylands, which abut the subject Neighbourhood on
the west. In response, the Ontario Realty Corporation noted that use of the valleylands
for municipal trails may require property arrangements such as easements or licences.
The Ministry of Natural Resources stated, additional design and construction details for
the water management pond in the southwest corner of the, neighbourhood and outlet
are requested as the information becomes available since the pond outlets onto the
Crown Land property. Lots abutting the Crown Lands raise the question of setbacks
and/or fencing, and details on these matters are requested.
9.0 STAFF COMMENTS
9.1 The submitted Clarington Official Plan Amendment proposes three changes to the
Official Plan (see Attachment 2). It modifies, in Section 9.4.5, Table 9-2 -Housing
Targets by Neighbourhoods, by increasing the Low Density Housing Units number from
1,450 to 1,575; by increasing the Medium density Housing Units number from 200 to
300; and correspondingly, the associated Foster Neighbourhood and Newcastle Village
Urban Area Totals. The increase in medium density units necessitates the addition of
three (3) medium density symbol on Map A4 -Land Use -Newcastle Village Urban
Area, specifically in parts of the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood. The other
consequence and third change is the increase in the total population target for
Neighbourhood 3 Foster from 5,100 to 5,700, in Map H3 -Neighbourhood Planning
Units -Newcastle Village Urban Area.
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9.2 Durham Regional Planning has required an analysis to determine if a minimum gross
density of 50 persons and jobs combined per hectare was being realized through the
Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Design Plan applications.
Through the proposed amendment the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood with have
approximately 1,423 residents and 77 employees (working at the secondary school)
generating a total of 1,500 residents and jobs. Based on a total gross area of 34.8
hectares this yields 43.10 residents and jobs per hectare. This yield is short of the
above figure of 50 by 6.90 residents and jobs per hectare or 13.8%.
In response to the concerns raised by the Region, Clarington Planning Staff provided a
written response advising that the shortfall in this community would be accounted for in
future development in Bowmanville and Courtice. The Newcastle Village Urban Area
has always been, and continues to be an urban area of lower density than Bowmanville
or Courtice. The northwest quadrant of the Foster Neighbourhood remains the last area
for development approval. Based on the current Official Plan designation and
population targets the portion of the neighbourhood subject to applications would yield
roughly 25.3 residents or jobs per ha combined, or approximately half the density
targeted by the Growth Plan and Amendment 128. The proposed Official Plan
amendment represents a dramatic improvement over the current situation and
demonstrates the "spirit" of the Growth Plan, and Amendment 128 has been adhered to
while providing for housing forms that are not out of character with the balance of the
neighbourhood.
The increase in combined residents and jobs per hectare offered by the proposed
Official Plan amendment and Neighbourhood Design Plan represents the upper limit in
density that can be accommodated in Newcastle Village without dramatic change and
disruption to the community. A higher density-than what is proposed would create a
different housing mix, likely out of character with the balance of the neighbourhood and
Newcastle Village. The number of street townhouse units proposed is already a
departure from Newcastle Village's typical built form and draft~approved plans.
Conformity to the Growth Plan and Amendment 128 is not to be reduced to an
accounting exercise and the 50 persons and jobs does not have to be met in each urban
area, neighbourhood, or proposed plan of subdivision, but rather across a municipality
as a whole. Bowmanville and Courtice are not only larger urban areas but, can more
easily absorb higher densities. Staff is confident that the 240 persons and jobs, deficit
(below 50 per hectare) in the Foster Northwest quadrant can be made up for in
Bowmanville and/or Courtice. The Region has accepted staffs comments and has
advised the application is exempt from Regional approval.
9.3 Durham Regional Works has offered detailed comments and timelines for the extension
of services to the proposed neighbourhood. Water distribution will not be available until
at least 2016 unless the developers involved do extensive site re-grading or construct
and finance a booster pumping station. A water feeder main extension that will form a
loop is required to service the subject Neighbourhood and it too will not be available until
at least 2016. Sanitary sewage capacity in Newcastle Village is running out and more
capacity is scheduled to be built after 2014. Also required is an extension of the Wilmot
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Creek trunk sanitary sewer from Toronto and Milligan Streets which will not be available
until at least 2016.
9.4 The March 23, 2010 proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan proposes to increase the
density in housing/population numbers and in the diversity of housing form, exampled by
the three different frontage widths for the single detached housing and allowance for on-
street townhouses. The use of cul-de-sacs has been avoided where possible with only
one present immediately north of the Given Road alignment east of the secondary
school.
The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Design Plan conform to the
Growth Plan and Amendment 128 in other ways. The development will be accessible to
transit on King Avenue West permitting the secondary school and almost all of the
housing in the neighbourhood to be within easy walking distance of a transit stop.
Attractiveness of the neighbourhood to pedestrians is facilitated by a modified grid road
network, the parkette in the centre of the neighbourhood and potential for pedestrian
connections to both King Avenue West and Rudely Road, as well. as the secondary
school, the stormwater management pond, and through the tableland open spaces and
into, and even throughout, the Crown Lands (Valleylands) to the west.
The secondary school is a key community infrastructure that supports not only the
Foster Northwest Neighbourhood, but the Newcastle Village Urban Area.
9.5 The house known as The Belmont, an architectural and cultural heritage feature, is
located in the northwest section of the neighbourhood.. The proposed Neighbourhood
Design Plan shows The Belmont remaining on site, and in keeping with the cultural
heritage resource policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, the entire block that The
Belmont is located in, is undeveloped. It is reserved as a Heritage Dwelling Area and to
the west, across the local street, is open space tableland which provides a pedestrian
and visual link between The Belmont, its grounds and the Crown Lands (Valleylands). If
in the future, any development is contemplated in the Heritage Dwelling Area, it will have
to be justified by a Heritage Impact Assessment, or alternatively a conservation plan, for
this Area.
9.6 The Ministry of Transportation-Ontario (MTO) has advised they require a 14 metre
setback from the edge of the Highway 35/115 property to accommodate potential
highway widening. Interpreted broadly, nothing required for the development of the
neighbourhood is permitted in the 14 metre setback including noise fencing-and
berming. Some realignment of the most northerly lots to the east, in Subdivisions 18T-
89059 and S-C-2007-0001, is anticipated to accommodate appropriate noise barriers.
When the acoustical engineering and consequent re=lotting is done, the northeast corner
may need to be redesigned to "dovetail" with the new layout and the awkwardly sized lot
will shrink to a more normal size or disappear.
Rational development of the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood will be facilitated through
development which is divided into Phases 1 to 4.
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9.7 The Official Plan policies allow convenience commercial (corner) store uses subject only
to rezoning and site plan approval. There is an opportunity for such a use immediately
north of the south western stormwater management pond on the west side of the north-
south collector road at the intersection. Such a use will contribute to neighbourhood
completeness.
9.8 The Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Design Plan applications have been
the subject of two public meetings.. The first was on November 17, 2008 at the General
Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting, with no members of the public, before or
during the meeting, expressing interest in the applications. The second was much more
recently, February 22, 2010, again at the General Purpose and Administration .Committee
Meeting, with one member of the public before, and one member of the public after the
meeting, making brief counter inquiries about the applications.
In light of the public exposure of these applications and the resulting very limited level of
public interest, a separate public information centre for the proposed Neighbourhood
Design Plan was not held.
9.9 The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has made it clear to the Municipality that
although the large majority (about 80%) of the Subwatershed Study work for the Foster
Northwest Neighbourhood has been completed through the Wilmot Creek Watershed
Study which is being finalized at this time, there remains about 20% of the work
outstanding which would be focussed on matters such as stream erosion and restoration
("fluvial geomorphology"), stormwater management criteria ("hydrology") and Foster
Northwest Neighbourhood ("planning area") natural heritage targets. The work
undertaken by the Conservation Authority will form the foundation for an environmental
impact study that will be done as part of the process when proponents of individual
plans of subdivision are seeking draft approval to develop portions of this
neighbourhood. It is recognized that the environmental impact studies
recommendations may cause some alterations to the Neighbourhood Design Plan as a
result of required separation from environmental features.
9.10 Clarington Engineering Services and Clarington Operations have no concerns with the
Official PIan.Amendment and the Neighbourhood Design Plan. They have a
considerable number of requirements that are to be fulfilled at the Draft Plan of
Subdivision stage.
9.11 The Separate School Board noted a concern with the provision of supervised access
across Durham Highway 2, to and from St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. It is
expected that there will be traffc signals at the Durham Highway 2/Rudell Road
intersection when development north of King Avenue West commences and warrants
increase.
9.12 Taxes for the subject properties have been paid in full.
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10.0 CONCLUSIONS
PAGE 1.2
10.1 In consideration of the provincial policy, the Clarington Official Plan, agency comments
and staff comments, it is recommended that the Official Plan Amendment application as
per Attachment 2 (Amendment No. 74) be approved.
As per the Council approved guidelines, Neighbourhood Design Plans are not approved
by Council. The Neighbourhood Design Plan as contained in Attachment 3 will be
approved by the Director of Planning Services and provide design direction for future
subdivision applications.
Staff Contact: Bob Russell
Attachments:
Attachment 1 -Site Location and Key Map
Attachment 2 -Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 74 By-law
Attachment 3 -Proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Durham Region Planning Department
D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.
Patricia Stephenson
Robert Stephenson
Garthwood Homes Ltd.
Roslyn Houser
Clark Morawetz
Richard Wicha
Gerald Brown
Clarington Heritage Committee, c/o Isabel Little
Newcastle Village & District Historical Society, c/o Allan Kirby
Ministry of Natural Resources, c/o Theresa Fancy
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, c/o Michael Porporo
Clarington Museum & Archives, C/O Martha Rutherford
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW N0.2010-
being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 74 to the Clarington Official Plan
WHEREAS Section 17(22) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes
the Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption or repeal of Official Plans
and Amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to
amend the Clarington Official Plan to permit for the Foster Neighbourhood: the addition
of three medium density residential symbols, and an increase in neighbourhood housing
and population targets;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 74 to the Clarington Official Plan being the attached
Explanatory Text is hereby adopted.
2. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing
hereof.
BY-LAW read a first time this day of 2010
BY-LAW read a second time this day of 2010
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 2010
Jim Abernethy, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
AMENDMENT N0.74
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
PURPOSE: To provide for a moderate increase in residential density and
the approval of a Neighbourhood Design Plan for orderly
residential subdivision. development on lands located north of
'King Avenue West (Durham Highway 2) and west of Rudell
Raad, Newcastle Village.
LOCATION: The subject site is located north of King Avenue West, east
of the Wilmot Creek valleylands, south of Highway 35/115,
and west of Rudell Road, in Newcastle Village, former
Township of Clarke, now in the Municipality of Clarington.
BASIS: This amendment is based on an application for a
Neighbourhood Design Plan, prepared by D.G. Biddle &
Associates Ltd., and reviewed by public agencies and
_ municipal staff. In addition, consideration is given to policies
of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and
Regional Official Plan Amendment 128.
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Municipality of Clarington Official Plan is hereby
amended by:
i) In Section 9.4.5, Table 9-2 "Housing Targets by
Neighbourhoods" by amending the target for Foster
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ii) By Amending Map A4-Land Use -Newcastle Village
Urban Area as shown on Exhibit "A" to this
amendment.
iii) By Amending Map H3-Neighbourhood Planning. Units
- Newcastle Village Urban Area as shown on Exhibit
"B" to this amendment.
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan, as amended, regarding implementation of the
Plan shall apply to this Amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the
Plan shall apply to this Amendment.
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Excerpt of General Purpose and
Administration Committee Minutes
May 3, 2010
RECONSTRUCTION OF LIBERTY ST. FROM BASELINE TO KING ST. E. -
BOWMANVILLE
Resolution #.GPA-275-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report EGD-016-10 be received;
THAT Council endorse the recommendations within Report EGD-016-10;
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to reprioritize their Capital Works projects to
include the total reconstruction of Liberty Street rather than to proceed with interim
surface condition improvements;
THAT a copy of Report EGD-016-10 be forwarded to the Clarington Traffic
Management Advisory Committee; and
THAT a copy of Report EGD-016-10 be forwarded to the Commissioner of Works,
Region of Durham.
MOTION TABLED
(See following motion)
Resolution #GPA-276-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report EGD-016-10, regarding reconstruction of Liberty St. from Baseline to King
St. E., Bowmanville, be tabled to the Council meeting of May 10, 2010.
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REPORT
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: Monday May 3, 2010 Resolution #:
Report #: EGD-016-10 File #: By-law #:
Subject: RECONSTRUCTION OF LIBERTY ST. FROM BASELINE RD. TO KING
ST. E. - BOWMANVILLE
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report EGD-016-10 be received;
2. THAT Council endorse the recommendations within Report EGD-016-10;
3. THAT the Region of Durham be requested to reprioritize their Capital Works
projects to include the total reconstruction of Liberty Street rather than to proceed
with interim surface condition improvements;
4. THAT a copy of Report EGD-016-10 be forwarded to the Clarington Traffic
Management Advisory Committee; and
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
REPORT NO.: EGD-016-10
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5. THAT a copy of Report EGD-016-10 be forwarded to the Commissioner of
Works, Region of Durham.
Respectfully by,
S miffed by: A.S: Cannella
Director of Engineering Services
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Reviewed by: Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
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April 27, 2010
REPORT NO.: EGD-016-10
1.0 BACKGROUND
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1.1 At its March 18, 2010 meeting, the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee heard from the representative of the Regional Municipality of Durham
that the reconstruction of Liberty Street from Baseline Road to King Street East
has been delayed until the year 2017. This year the Region plans only to make
improvements to the surface condition of the road and to relocate the intersection
pedestrian signal to Parkway Crescent from its current location south of Parkway
Crescent.
1.2 The Committee members were very concerned about the delay of this project
and expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Region's decision. In particular, they
expressed concern for the congestion on Liberty Street as it pertains to the
passage of emergency vehicles (fire, police, and EMS) especially given the
location of Lakeridge Health -Bowmanville.
1.3 At the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of Monday,
March 29, 2010, Council gave the following direction "THAT staff report back to
the Committee on the Region of Durham's delay of the Liberty Street
reconstruction".
2.0 STATUS REPORT ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LIBERTY STREEt
2.1 Staff have researched previous files on this matter and have found
correspondence dating back to 2001 about the congestion and safety of Liberty
Street. In 2002, the Region completed a study in response to a petition they
received "regarding traffic safety on Liberty Street (Regional Road No. 14)
between Baseline Road and King Street in Bowmanville", and the results of the
study were presented to the Region at the June 5, 2002 Works Committee
meeting.
REPORT NO.: EGD-016-10
2.2 The report states that:
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"Liberty Street is experiencing a significant number of safety
and capacity constraints, predominantly due to inconsistently
and poorly spaced intersections, lack of exclusive left-turn
lanes, mixed land use, indiscriminate pedestrian crossings with
limited gap opportunities, irregular pavement surface conditions
[and] -the absence of alternative routes and limited road
capacity. Most importantly, accumulating vehicular conflicts
and pedestrian traffic at the Queen Street intersection is
problematic and requires remedial measures to resolve sight-
line deficiencies and capacity concerns."
2.3 The report concludes that:
"Liberty Street south of King Street to Baseline Road is
experiencing above-average collisions associated with an
increase in traffic volume, limited roadway capacity and safety
deficiencies. Short term improvements (lane marking, signage,
and surface pavement repairs) will be undertaken in 2002.
"Funding provisions for the installation of a pedestrian traffic
signal at the Victoria Street/Jane Street intersection will be
allocated in the 2003 Signal Installation Program.
"Medium-term capital improvements, estimated at
approximately $540,000 (exclusive of utility relocation and
minor property acquisitions) are ,required to widen the roadway
for a two-way common centre left-turn lane in order to
accommodate increased .traffic growth and safety operational
improvements. This work is proposed in the 4-year Capital
Road Program, subject to budget approval and prioritization of
other competing projects."
2.4 The project has remained in the Region's 4-year budget forecast, but has
consistently been delayed, more recently because of a substantial decrease in
development charge receipts which are used to fund regional road expansion
projects, including Liberty Street. We understand now that significant budget
shortfalls being experienced by the Region which means careful prioritization of
Regional expansion projects and a further delay of the Liberty Street works.
REPORT NO.: EGD-016-10
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3.0 CONCLUSION
3.1 The Region has consistently included the reconstruction of Liberty Street from
Baseline Road to King Street in their 4-year budget forecast in the past, but the
Municipality has recently learned that the reconstruction of Liberty Street has
been delayed until 2017. In the meantime the Region has agreed instead to
make interim improvements to the surface condition which includes manhole
repairs, replacement of portions of curb and gutter and resurfacing from Baseline
Road to Queen Street.
3.2 Liberty Street is a Type `B' arterial road with an 8.5 metre pavement width and an
AADT of over 17,000. It experiences significant congestion in the a.m. and p.m.
peaks which results from a number of operational difficulties. As stated earlier,
"Liberty Street is experiencing a significant number of safety and capacity
constraints, predominantly due to inconsistently and poorly spaced intersections,
lack of exclusive left-turn lanes, mixed land use, indiscriminate pedestrian
crossings with limited gap opportunities, irregular pavement surface conditions,
the absence of alternative routes and limited road capacity". Interim surface
condition works will do little to address these high priority constraints.
3.3 The Traffic Management Advisory Committee has requested that the Engineering
Services Department send a letter to the Region's Public Works Department
requesting that the project be advanced. We believe even more can be done
than that.
3.4 The complete reconstruction of Liberty Street from Baseline Road to Highway #2
in Bowmanville is a project of significant status to the residents of Bowmanville
and to Clarington Council. We would therefore respectfully recommend that the
Region of Durham be requested to reprioritize their Capital Works projects to
include the total reconstruction of Liberty Street than to proceed with interim
surface condition improvements.
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
May 10, 2010
BY-LAWS
2010-051 Being a by-law to repeal By-law 2010-049, being a by-law to amend
By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the
Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1559306 Ontario
Ltd.)
2010-052 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 73 to the Clarington
Official Plan (Item 2 of Report #1)
2010-053 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Norm
and Jo-Anne Lansing) (Item 2 of Report #1)
2010-054 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Kaitlin
Homes Aspen IV Ltd.) (Item 3 of Report #1)
2010-055 Being a by-law to establish a Clarington Municipal Election
Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010-2014 Term (Item 10 of
Report #1)
2010-056 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 74 to the Clarington
Official Plan (Patricia Stephenson, Robert and Daniele Stephenson,
and Garthwood Homes Limited (Unfinished Business #1)
HANDOUTS/CIRCULATIONS
COUNCIL
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Abernethy and Members of Council
From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: May 6, 2010
Subject: BY-LAW 2010-051
.Please be advised that By-law 2010-049, being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1559306
Ontario Ltd.) was passed in error at the April 26, 2010 Council meeting and is therefore being
repealed by By-la 2010-051.
I apologize fort oversight.
Patti L. Barrie, CMO
Municipal Clerk
PLB/cf
cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Abernethy and Members of Council
From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: May 7, 2010
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA -MAY 10, 2010
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Please be advised of the following regarding Monday's meeting:
DELEGATIONS
See final list of Delegations attached.
CORRESPONDENCE
Receive for Information
I - 9 Gabriel Sekaly, CMA, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Public Administration of
Canada (IPAC) and Paul Macmillan, CMC, Partner and Public Sector Leader,
Deloitte, advising of the establishment of the Public Sector Leadership Award, an
award to recognize leaders who are making positive change in how services are
delivered, resources are deployed and results achieved with fewer resources and
smaller budgets to meet conflicting goals; indicating the awards are designed to
celebrate leadership at all orders of government, healthcare organizations,
education institutions and not-for-profit organizations; indicating eligibility criteria
and application forms are available at www.leadershioawards.ca; and, extending an
invitation to submit an application for any programs where outstanding leadership
enabled major organizational transformation. The deadline for submission is
May 31, 2010.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT MEMO
Correspondence for Direction
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D - 7 Ailan Kirby, President, Newcastle Village and District Historical Society, providing
historical information on Joseph E. Atkinson, a great Canadian and native of
Newcastle, and supporting the naming of a street after Mr. Atkinson in Newcastle;
acknowledging a minor duplication issue regarding a similar name in Ajax; and,
requesting that an amendment be made to the street naming by-law and that
Clarington Council forward a resolution to the Region of Durham requesting that
the proposed street name "Joseph Atkinson" be reserved for use by the
Municipality of Clarington.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 8 Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Clarington Older Adult Association (COAA)
advising that the COAA has been raising funds for their "Wheels in Action
Campaign" since January 1, 2010 and have raised $29,651.11 as part of the
donation collection campaign for the purchase of a passenger minivan; indicating
that the organization has received 5 informal bids from four dealerships in
Clarington; and, requesting that all funds currently held within the Older Adult
Capital Reserve Account be released and that Council waive the requirements of
the Purchasing By-law to allow the Purchasing Manager to award an order td
Clarington Toyota for the purchase of the minivan.
(Motion to approve the release of all funds within
the Older Adult Capital Reserve Account and that
the Purchasing By-law be waived to facilitate the
Claringtdn Older Adult Association's purchase of a
passenger minivan from Clarington Toyota)
REPORT #1
Attached please find a corrected page 7 of Report #1.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT MEMO
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Attached is a Memorandum from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning
Services advising that all interested parties have been notified regarding Report
PSD-057-10 -Proposed Neighbourhood Design Plan and Official Plan
Amendment to Add Three (3) Medium Density Residential Symbols and Change
Housing and Population Targets in the Foster Neighbourhood of the Official Plan
(Patricia Stephenson, Robert and Daniele Stephenson, and Garthwood Homes
Limited).
Patti L. Barrie, CMO
Municipal Clerk
PLB/cf
Attachment
cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS
May 10, 2010
a) Lynn Helpard -Report PSD-057-10 -Proposed Neighbourhood
Design Plan and Official Plan Amendment to Add Three (3) Medium
Density Residential Symbols and Change Housing and Population
Targets in the Foster Neighbourhood of the Official Plan (Patricia
Stephenson, Robert and Daniele Stephenson, and Garthwood
Homes Limited) (Unfinished Business #1)
b) Bob Kreasul -Report CAO-004-10 -Dredging of Bowmanville Creek
(Staff Report #1)
Report #1 - 7 - May 10, 2010
THAT the delegation of Mr. Jim Richards, requesting an apology from Mayor
Abernethy for curtailing his freedom of speech as guaranteed under the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedom, be received with thanks.
21. DELEGATION OF JEREMY WOODCOCK, REGARDING THE MUNICIPALITY'S
FACILITY RENTAL POLICY FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS RELATED
ACTIVITIES
THAT the delegation of Jeremy Woodcock, regarding the Municipality's facility
rental policy regarding municipal elections, be received with thanks.
22. SEWAGE CAPACITY
THAT the Directors of Planning and Engineering Services Departments meet at the
earliest convenience with the Commissioner of Works of the Region of Durham, to
discuss the current available sewage capacity situation in Bowmanville; and
THAT Staff report to Council on the remedy of the sewage capacity issues as soon
as possible.
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MEMO
TO: Mayor and Members of Council
FROM: Faye Langmaid, Acting Director, Planning Services
DATE: 7 May 2010
RE: INTERESTED PARTIES NOTIFICATION
FOR REPORT PSD-057-10
FILE NOS.: COPA 2007-0014 (X-REF: PLN 31.5.11)
At the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting held on May 3, 2010,
PSD-057-10 was tabled to the May 10, 2010 Council Meeting. The interested parties
that had not received notification were all notified of the pending report. The two (2)
adjacent landowners on the interested parties list received hand delivered notices, the
remainder received notification by mail.
F ye Langmaid
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Cc: Frank Wu, C.A.O.
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 7(905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830