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COUNCIL AGENDA.
DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the
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meetings may also be video-recorded.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council March 24, 2014
PRESENTATIONS
There are no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
There are no Delegations scheduled as of the time of publication.
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1 - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated February 25, 2014
1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated March 18, 2014
1 - 3 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee dated
March 20, 2014
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40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Council Agenda - 2 - April 7, 2014
1 - 4 Ministry of Government Services News Release — Ontario Strengthens Political
Accountability, Enhances Oversight
1 - 5 Pat Vanini, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) -
New Accountability and Transparency Act for Broader Public Sector
1 - 6 Brian Bridgeman, Director, Current Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Annual Subdivision/Condominium Activity Report for 2013
1 - 7 Isabel Grace, Superintendent of Business & Finance, Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board — Trustee
Determination and Distribution Model
1 - 8 W. R. (Rusty) Hick, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School
Board —Trustee Determination for the 2014 Election
1 - 9 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering — Question on the Ballot- Request
to Region of Durham — Distribution of Seats on Council
1 - 10 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Susan Edwards, Area Coordinator— Corporate Account, Heart & Stroke
Foundation — Request for Approval to Hold Annual Heart and Stroke Big Bike
Event
D - 2 The Honourable Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs —
Request for Proclamation of"Seniors' Month"
D - 3 Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO) — Joint and Several Liability
D - 4 Carey deGorter, Director of Administration/Town Clerk, Town of Caledon -
Provincial Plan Review
D - 5 Natasha Devos, Acting Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Niagara -
Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee,Report of March 31, 2014
STAFF REPORT(S)
Council Agenda - 3 - April 7, 2014
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PROCEDURAL NOTICE OF MOTION
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the following Resolution #GPA-122-14 approved by Council on March 2, 2014
be reconsidered:
"THAT Item #1, of Schedule "B", the Proposed New Manager of Operations be
approved, as recommended by Staff in Report FND-002-14, with an annual cost of
$125,000, with an implementation to begin July 1, 2014 for a 2014 tax levy impact
of $62,500."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
OTHER BUSINESS
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Meeting Minutes
MARCH 24, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Neal led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor J. Neal
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor W. Partner
Councillor C. Traill
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources,
M. Marano
Supervisor, Operations Administration, C. Peters
Communications Co-ordinator, J. Stycuk, attended until 7:28 p.m.
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 Woo announced the following:
• Toronto Furies won the Clarkson Cup, the Stanley Cup of the Canadian
Women's Hockey League, in Markham over the weekend. Coach Sommer
West, a Clarington Sports Hall of Fame inductee, also won the title of"Coach of ~
the Year"
• 2014 Kub Kar Rally and Scout Trucks at the Newcastle Public School on
March 29, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - March 24, 2014
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
• New Program Guide for the Clarington Older Adults Association is now on line
at www.claringtonolderadults.ca and will also be delivered in the near future
• Downtown Bowmanville Business Improvement Area's Girls' Night Out on
Thursday, April 10, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Further information is
available at www.bowmanville.com
• Clarington Public Library Spring 2014 Library Guide is now available on line
and in print featuring a variety of interesting programs including IPAD 101 being
held on Wednesdays from April 9 to April 30, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Councillor Neal expressed appreciation to Faith United Church for hosting the "Heart
Attack Counter Attack" event on March 8, 2014, Dr. Larry Hurren and the Health and
Wellness Committee, Dr. Rakesh Bhargava, Dr. Mukesh Bhargava and Dr. Sam
Radhakrishan, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, who gave a talk on recent
cardiac surgery.
Councillor Novak announced the following:
• Durham Tourism Partnership Program on March 26, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility
• Signing of the Purple Epic Climb for Epilepsy Flag on March 26, 2014, from
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers
• Arts in Clarington Meeting on March 26, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at
the Visual Arts Centre
• She extended appreciation to those who attended the Community Living
Oshawa/Clarington Gala Fundraising Event and to the volunteers
Councillor Partner announced the following:
• March 31, 2014 is the deadline for Applications for the Trees for Rural
Programs to be sent to Yvonne Storm at ystorm Dcloca.com or Pam Lancaster
at plancaster(a),grca.on.ca
• Newtonville Community Hall is partnering with the Durham Regional Police
Service to offer free Community Safety Public Meetings on March 26, 2014,
from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Identity Theft and on May 28, 2014 on Home and
Vehicle Protection
• Eagles Tribute Band "Hotel California" at the Newcastle Community Hall on
March 29, 2014, presented by the Newcastle Community Hall Fundraising
Committee
• 2nd Annual Ladies Night Fashion Show in support of the Orono Crown Lands
and the Orono Firefighters Association. Tickets are $25 and are available from
the Apple Blossom Shop, Karen's Wellness Centre, the Orono Firefighters
Association or the Orono Weekly Times
• Orono Agricultural Society Millionaires Elimination Draw on April 12, 2014, at
the Orono Arena
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - March 24, 2014
• 25th Annual OFAH Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner &Auction on
April 12, 2014, at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre
• She extended congratulations to Councillor Novak who was appointed as the
Durham Regional Representative to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Board of
Governors
Councillor Traill announced the following:
• Tyrone Community Centre monthly dance on April 1, 2014, featuring a silent
auction and midnight buffet. Tickets are $10
• Clarington Durham Swing Band performance on April 6, 2014, at the Wilmot
Creek Wheelhouse from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Foster announced the following:
• Coffee Break for Mental Health at Ontario Shores on Tuesday, March 25, 2014,
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• "Epilepsy Awareness Day and Go Purple" on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, and
launch of Purple Grand Canyon Epic Climb for Epilepsy Flag in the Council
Chambers
• Newcastle Novice Rep Stars are the 2013-2014 Season OMHA CC East
Champions beating the Brighton Braves
• Harold Longworth Public School received a $10,000 grant through Boots and
Hearts for their music program
• The Clarington Project Gala event was a great success. Knights of Columbus
raised $2,000 and Firefighters from Courtice raised $3,200
• He welcomed the Hummingbird Laser and Medi Spa to the Municipality
Resolution #C-120-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council March 3, 2014, be approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Foster presented a Congratulatory Certificate to Mary Ann Found in recognition
of her receipt of the Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award presented by the
Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario.
Mayor Foster presented a Congratulatory Certificate to Brenda Metcalf in recognition
of her receipt of the Syngenta 4=H Ontario Arbor Award 2014 presented by the 4-H
Ontario.
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - March 24, 2014
DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-121-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-122-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Clint Cole and Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association, be added to
the list of delegations to be heard following the delegation of Brian McCormick and
Randy Church, Hydro One Networks Inc.
"LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED
VOTE:"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Traill ✓
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner ✓
Mayor Foster ✓
Resolution #C-123-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Clint Cole and Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association, be added to
the list of delegations to be heard prior to the delegation of Brian McCormick and
Randy Church, Hydro One Networks Inc.
"CARRIED"
Doug Taylor addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item I — 7 Hydro One
Networks Inc.'s response to Council Resolution #C-044-14 with respect to the
Clarington Transformer Station. Mr. Taylor indicated that the Enniskillen
Environmental Association (EEA) has made several factual presentations with
documented proof to Council and would like to clarify that area residents and
members of the EEA are not opposed to the station but are opposed to the location.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - March 24, 2014
Mr. Taylor took exception with the statements by Hydro One in which they indicate
they are committed to protecting the environment to keep Ontarians and the residents
of Clarington healthy and safe throughout the construction and operation of the
Clarington Transformer Station as he feels this is a false statement. Mr. Taylor quoted
from a Hydro One document which indicated that contaminates addressed under the
program have the potential to have adverse effects on humans'and must be dealt with
in a proactive manner, that environmental management focuses on mitigation and
remediation of contamination located both inside and outside the station fence, and
that Hydro One transmission's daily activities generate regulated waste such as lead,
PCB's, cadmium, mercury, etc. Mr. Taylor feels it is unconscionable that this project
would be placed on an aquifer as the EEA has documentation that supports and
justifies that no transformer station should be placed on an aquifer that supplies
hundreds of thousands of residents with life-sustaining clean water and that the
project should be developed in an industrial area so that the damaged caused is held
to a minimum.
Clint Cole addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item 1 - 7 Hydro One
Networks Inc.'s response to Council Resolution #C-044-14 with respect to the
Clarington Transformer Station. Mr. Cole indicated that he is a resident of Clarington
and a member of the Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA) and was in
attendance to request an update to Council's resolution of March 3, 2014, concerning
the request to Hydro One Networks Inc. to allow the EEA and Group 360 access to
the site to have an independent hydrological study conducted. Mr. Cole quoted from
the Summary of the Group 360 document "Hydrogeological Concerns for the
Clarington Transformer Station Class Environmental Assessment Draft Environmental
Study Report" in which field experts have concluded that insufficient site specific
hydrogeological characterization has been conducted to ensure the safeguarding of
groundwater used by residents in the area for domestic supply from private wells and
for the protection of hydrologically sensitive features. Mr. Cole expressed concern
that while the Association has been contributing to the project scientifically, there has
been no acknowledgement by either Hydro One Networks Inc. or by the Ministry of the
Environment of the Group 360 document. Mr. Cole also expressed concern that
CLOCA's report was drawn from various databases, some from 1945, but were not
specifically dedicated to the unique site conditions. Mr. Cole stated that as the local
agency to protect groundwater, he is concerned that up until being provided with
correspondence from CLOCA this evening, the Association has not heard from
CLOCA in over a year. He also stated that spills do occur and that Hydro One
Networks Inc.'s plan is a reactive mode to have them cleaned up. Mr. Cole thanked
Council for their support and reiterated that the Association will hold Hydro One
Networks Inc. fully accountable and responsible for any damages or any negative
impact on the water supply in the community or any other negative health effects.
Mr. Cole distributed a photograph of a transformer.
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - March 24, 2014
Resolution #C-124-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegation of Clint Cole be extended for five minutes.
"CARRIED"
Mr. Cole indicated that the Association had asked for further information about the site
construction plans and design of the station and were told that due to safety and
security reasons, they could not have access to that information. Mr. Cole stated that
the new transformers are sourced from Korea and are new to Canada and if testing
has been conducted he is not aware of it. Mr. Cole concluded there is conflicting
information, discrepancies and inconsistencies that the Association has continuously
outlined to no avail.
Brian McCormick, Manager, Environmental Engineering and Project Support, and
Randy Church, Manager, Program Integration & Regulation, Hydro One Networks
Inc., addressed Council regarding the Clarington Transformer Station (CTS).
Mr. McCormick stated he has been responsible for Environmental Assessments for 34
years and has overseen many hundreds of documents. He advised that Hydro One
Networks Inc. are confident in their predictions, in the work of their team and
consultants, and in their findings which have been confirmed by the Ministry of the
Environment. Mr. McCormick played a video clip outline of the proposed station and
indicated that he would be pleased to respond to questions.
Mr. McCormick and Mr. Church responded to questions from Members of Council.
Mr. McCormick stated that as the project is at a point where approvals have been
granted, Hydro One Networks Inc. would not agree to anything that would further
delay the project.
Resolution #C-125-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - March 24, 2014
Resolution #C-126-14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Brian McCormick and Randy Church be permitted to play an additional video
with respect to the levels of protection and containment of the Clarington Transformer
Station.
"CARRIED"
A Video clip outlining levels of protection, containment and emergency response was
viewed.
Mr. McCormick and Mr. Church responded to further questions. Mr. McCormick
stated that there were other issues with the Wilson Road/Winchester Road site and
noted that Hydro One Networks Inc. did not own the property.
Mr. Church concluded by stating that Hydro One Networks Inc. takes the issues
seriously and would not be building the station if they thought it would harm the
environment.
COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence Item I - 7 was received as a Hand-out.
Resolution #C-127-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
"CARRIED"
1 - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 27, 2014
1 - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Community Hall dated January 21, 2014
1 - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
February 11, 2014
1 - 4 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
March 13, 2014
1 - 5 Deb Bowen, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising that on March 5, 2014, Regional Council
adopted the following resolution pertaining to Update on Durham Partners in
Project Green Program:
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - March 24, 2014
"a)THAT Report #2014-J-8 of the Director of Corporate Policy and Strategic
Initiatives be received for information;
b) THAT staff be authorized to continue supporting the Community Climate
Change Local Action Plan's program Durham Partners in Project Green;
c) THAT the Regional Treasurer be. authorized to pay the invoice for 2014 in
the amount of$25,000; and
d) THAT Report#2014-J-8 be forwarded to the eight local municipalities."
1 - 6 Glenn Jager, Chief Nuclear and Bill Robinson, Senior Vice-President
Nuclear Projects, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), providing a status on
the refurbishment of the existing Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
(DNGS) project and other nuclear projects and highlighting the following
significant milestones:
• Took ownership of the Darlington Energy Complex (DEC) last June
with the relocation of 450 staff now working in the DEC
• Installation of full-size reactor replica near completion providing an
excellent training experience for workers
• Awarded contracts for major work packages including defueling the
reactors, and work on the steam generators and turbine generator
• Site Infrastructure improvements required to be in place prior to the
first refurbishment outage (underway or planned) including a new
maintenance facility, a heavy water (D20) storage and drum handling
facility and connections to municipal water'and sewer services
• Acceptance of the_Integrated Safety Review in 2013 from the
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
• Submission of the Global Assessment Report and Integrated
Implementation Plan for Refurbishment to the CNSC in December
2013 and application to renew the operating licence for up to 14 years
• Submission of documents to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) as part
of OPG's rate application for 2014/2015
• Maintenance of the licence to prepare the site and approved
environmental assessment should new build go forward in the future
• Completion of public hearings on the environmental assessment and
application for licence to construct a Deep Geological Repository
(DGR) project for safe, long-term management of low and
intermediate level waste; and,
advising that OPG is confident that they are ready for the Darlington
refurbishment project and encouraging Council to visit OPG's websites at
www.opg.com/darlingtonrefurb for information on Darlington Refurbishment
and www.opgdgr.com for information on the Deep Geologic Repository
project.
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - March 24, 2014
1 - 7 Brian McCormick, Manager, Environmental Engineering and Project
Support, Hydro One Networks Inc., responding to Municipality of Clarington's
Resolution #C-044-14 regarding the Clarington Transformer Station (CTS)
indicating that they are committed to protecting the environment and keeping
residents healthy and safe throughout the construction of the CTS. He also
noted that they undertook a Class Environmental Assessment and that the
Minister of Environment had issued a decision stating that they did not
require an Individual Environmental Assessment. He stated that Hydro One
will take the following actions:
• Implementation of a groundwater monitoring plan
• Development of an Emergency Response Plan
• Development of an Acoustic Assessment Report
• Posting of the above on www.HydroOne.com/Projects/Clarington
• Continued communication with the community and the sharing of
information and monitoring results via a designated Community
Liaison Committee
Resolution #C-128-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Council reconsider Correspondence Item I — 7.
"CARRIED"
(Required 2/3 vote)
Resolution #C-129-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the delegation of Brian McCormick and Randy Church, Hydro One, be received
with thanks;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington write to the Minister of the Environment and
request:
1. what information was considered when the decision on the Clarington
Transformer Station was made; and
2. that a representative from the Minister of the Environment's office attend a
Council meeting and explain the decision; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to John O'Toole, MPP, Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority and the Regional Municipality of Durham.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - March 24, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-130-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 to D - 11 be approved as per the Agenda, with the
exception of Item D - 4.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Barbara Patterson, Manager of Operations, Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting the closure of King Street from
Scugog Street to George Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to
the hole in the wall, Division Street from the Municipal Parking lot entrance
to the former Royal Bank parking lot and the 20 King Street East parking lot
for the following 2014 events:
Maple Festival and Friday, May 2 at 7:00 a.m. (20 King
All That Jazz Street East Parking Lot) and at
8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street from
Church Street to the hole in the wall,
Division Street from the Municipal
Parking lot entrance to the former
Royal Bank parking lot) until
Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Summerfest Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 a.m. (20
King Street East Parking Lot) and
Friday, June 13 at 5:00 a.m. (King
Street from Scugog Road to George
Street, Temperance Street from
Church Street to the hole in the
wall and Division Street from the
Municipal Parking lot entrance to the
former Royal Bank parking lot) until
Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - March 24, 2014
August Moonlight Friday, August 15 at 3:00 p.m. (20
Madness King Street East Parking Lot) and
Saturday, August 16 at 5:00 p.m.
(King Street from Scugog Road to
George Street, Temperance Street
from Church Street to the hole in the
wall and Division Street from the
Municipal Parking lot entrance to the
former Royal Bank parking lot) until
August 17 at 12:30 a.m.
Apple Festival and Craft Friday, October 17 at 7:00 a.m. (20
Sale King Street East Parking Lot) and at
7:00 p.m. (Temperance Street from
King Street to the hole in the wall),
and at 8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street
from King Street to Church Street,
King Street from Scugog Road to
George Street, Division Street from
the Municipal Parking lot entrance to
the former Royal Bank parking lot)
until Saturday, October 18 at
7:00 p.m. until Saturday, August 16 at
12:30 a.m.
Christmas Moonlight Friday, December 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Magic (Temperance Street from King Street
to Church Street and from King Street
to the hole in the wall) and at 5:30
p.m. (King Street from Scugog Road
to George Street, Division Street at
King Street— both sides, and 20 King
Street East Parking Lot) until
11:30 p.m.
(Approved, provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - March 24, 2014
D - 2 Jade Harper, Executive Director, Victim Services of Durham Region, a
non-profit organization providing immediate front-line service to victims of
crime and tragic circumstance and who play an important role in helping
those affected heal in the aftermath of a criminal or tragic circumstance;
indicating that the theme of this year's National Victims of Crime j
.Awareness Week is "Taking Action"; and, requesting that April 6 to 12,
2014, be proclaimed as "National Victim of Crime Awareness Week" in
Clarington.
(Proclaimed)
D — 3 Derrick McKay, Race Director, Courtice Kids Multisport Series, requesting
permission for the closure of Nash Road on Saturday, August 16 and
Sunday, August 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Courtice Kids of
Steel Triathlon. The organizer has advised that appropriate insurance is
in place and road closure permits for Courtice Road will be obtained.
(Approved, provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
D — 5 David J. Crome, Director of Planning Services, requesting that Monday,
May 5, 2014, be proclaimed "School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day", in
recognition of the valuable service and dedication to child safety provided
by Clarington's School Crossing Guards.
(Proclaimed)
D — 6 Betsy Jackson, RN, MScN, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario,
requesting that May 12 to 18, 2014, be.proclaimed "Nursing Week" to
celebrate the unique contributions of both the nursing profession and
individual nurses and indicating that the theme of this year's Nursing
Week is "Nursing —A Leading Force for Change".
(Proclaimed)
D - 7 Linda Duffie, Chairperson, Lions Club of Bowmanville Duck Derby,
requesting permission to hold the 18th Annual Duck Derby on June 14,
2014; indicating that the first duck drop will be at 12:00 noon with the
second drop at 1:00 p.m. and that they will not require the Clarington front-
end loader. This year the Club will not be hosting the whole family day as
they are going to be serving a pancake breakfast up town for the BIA.
(Approved, provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services Department)
Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - March 24, 2014
D - 8 Kailey O'Neill, Fundraising Coordinator, Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada, Durham Regional Chapter, requesting permission to hold the
2014 5k and 10k "Bowmanville Mandarin Multiple Sclerosis Walk" on
Sunday, May 4, 2014 hosted at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex; advising the day's events include formal ceremonies with award
presentation, breakfast, checkpoints, refreshments along the route and a
celebratory BBQ after the walk; and, indicating that proceeds from the
Walk fund research into the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis as well as
provide services to people with MS and their families.
(Approved, provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit
from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 9 Karen Bastas, Event Coordinator, Vice President, Newcastle BIA,
requesting permission to hold a Canada Day Event on Tuesday,
July 1, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Newcastle & District
Recreation Complex with the following requirements:
• Usage of the grounds, parking, and indoor facilities including the
pool
• Permission to set off fireworks at the rear of the property to the west
• Grass to be cut as low as possible to avoid sparks from fireworks
and easy access for the Port Fire Technicians
• Grass to be cut directly west of the Recreation Complex for other
activities; and,
• Large stage, tent, picnic tables, traffic safety vests, traffic cones,
and extra garbage containers with bags.
(Setting off of fireworks approved provided
the organizers obtain a permit from the
Municipal Clerk's Department and to refer
correspondence to staff)
D - 10 The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
advising that nominations for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2014 are
being accepted until May 31, 2014 to recognize young Ontarians who
have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination
of racial discrimination; and, advising that nomination forms and
information outlining details of the program are available at
www.ontario.ca/honoursandadwards.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk to place information on
the Municipal website)
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - March 24, 2014
D - 11 Nathan Farrell, Environmental Planner, McIntosh Perry Consulting
Engineers (MPCE), advising that MPCE is under contract to the Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario for pavement rehabilitation of portions of
Highway 401 and 35/115 within the Municipality Clarington and requesting
an exemption to Clarington's Noise By-law-during the following times and
locations:
• Highway 401 between late May and early November, weekdays
between 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. the following day; Fridays noon to
midnight; weekends 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. the following day.
• Highway 35/115 within the vicinity of Clarke High School and the
Pines Senior Public School between July 2nd and August 29tH
weekdays between 6:00 p.m.'and 3:00 p.m. the following day;
Fridays noon to midnight; weekends noon to midnight.
to allow the work to be completed at night in order to minimize traffic
congestion, interference with school operations, and the amount of time
spent to complete the required road work.
(Approval granted for exemption to the
Municipality's Noise By-law for the times
outlined in Correspondence Item D - 11)
D -4 William Stratton, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region
Labour Council, advising that National Day of Mourning is officially
recognized as April 28th each year in recognition of working people who
have died at the workplace, or suffered injuries on the job; and, requesting
Council to proclaim Monday, April 28, 2014, as "Day of Mourning" and that
the flags be lowered on Municipal Buildings in honour and remembrance
of those killed at the workplace.
Resolution #C-131-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT April 28, 2014, be proclaimed "Day of Mourning"; and
THAT the Durham Region Labour Council be invited to participate in the
Municipality's ceremony to honour and remember those who have died at the
workplace, or suffered injuries on the job.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - March 24, 2014
D - 12 Warren Mar, Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town Solicitor/Acting
Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, writing to Randy Hillier, MPP Lanark-
Frontenac-Lennox & Addington, advising that on February 11, 2014, the
Town of Aurora adopted the following recommendation pertaining to the
Introduction of Municipal Recall Election Legislation:
"WHEREAS there are few means to remove an elected official from office
other than through the election process; and .
WHEREAS the time between municipal election periods has grown to four
years; and
WHEREAS significant damage can be caused in a four-year period should
an elected official act to the detriment of the municipality; and
WHEREAS it is not the most effective use of time for municipal
representatives to police one another through Codes of Conduct and
Integrity Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the penalties that can be imposed through Codes of Conduct
are relatively minor; and
WHEREAS there is a problem with Codes of Conduct and Integrity
Commissioners being used for political purposes; and
WHEREAS Codes of Conduct have proven ineffective in curtailing
detrimental behaviour; and
WHEREAS establishing Codes of Conduct and employing Integrity
Commissioners can be an expensive endeavour; and
WHEREAS the detrimental behaviour of some elected officials reflects
poorly upon all elected official, especially if they are not held accountable
for this behaviour; and
WHEREAS it is incumbent upon all elected representatives to maintain a
high standard of integrity; and
WHEREAS Progress Conservative MPP Randy Hillier has introduced a
Private Member's Bill to introduce recall elections for provincially-elected
officials but omits municipally-elected officials.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora formally
requests that the Government of Ontario consider the implementation of
recall legislation for municipally-elected officials; and
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - March 24, 2014
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to every municipality in the Province of Ontario for
endorsement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to every Member of Provincial Parliament in the province of
Ontario."
Resolution #C-132-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from the Town of Aurora, with respect to to the Introduction of
Municipal Recall Election Legislation, be endorsed "in principle" and forwarded to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), requesting more information
pertaining to the legislation.
"CARRIED"
D — 13 Thomas Gettinby, CAO & Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock, writing to
the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, advising that on
February 10, 2014, the Township of Brock adopted the following
recommendation pertaining to a Resolution from the Town of Arnprior
Regarding Electricity Rates:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior
recognizes that increased electricity rates are challenging for the
economic competitiveness of the Town of Arnprior and its residents;
AND WHEREAS the County of Renfrew passed a resolution on November
27, 2013 encouraging the Government of Ontario to ensure that our
electricity rates both in the short and long-term, allow our businesses to
remain competitive in a global environment and ensure that the vulnerable
residents of our communities are not overburdened by ever-increasing
electricity rates;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior
supports the County of Renfrew in its attempt to encourage the
Government of Ontario to not approve any further rate increases for
electricity;
AND WHEREAS it is estimated that electricity costs will increase by
approximately 50% within the next five years;
AND WHEREAS an increase in electricity rates by the Ontario Energy
Board will exacerbate an existing problem for industry and consumers with
low or fixed incomes in Arnprior;
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - March 24, 2014
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Arnprior urges
in the strongest possible way that the Government of Ontario ensures that
electricity rates both in the short and long-term, allow our businesses to
remain competitive in a global environment and ensure that the vulnerable
residents of our communities are not overburdened by ever-increasing
electricity rates;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be sent to the
Premier of Ontario, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Ontario
Energy Board, the Ontario Power Authority, Association of Municipalities
of Ontario (AMO), MPP John Yakabuski, Ontario Municipalities and Local
Municipalities in Renfrew County for support;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Arnprior urges the
Ontario Energy Board in the strongest possible way not to approve any
further rate increases for electricity."
Resolution #C-133-14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Town of Arnprior, with respect to electricity rates, be
endorsed.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 17, 2014
Resolution #C-134-14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 17, 2014
be approved, with the exception of Item #1(g).
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - March 24, 2014
Item #1
Resolution #C-135-14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Report FND-005-14 be received; and
THAT it be noted that Councillor Neal's Veridian remuneration after tax portion was
donated back to the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-136-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2014-027 to 2014-033
2014-027 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Municipality of Clarington (Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario
Limited)
2014-028 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for
Private Property (Paul Long, Nick Koitsopoulas, Jason Aiton and Brett MacNeil)
(90, 94, 98, 102 and 106 Aspen Springs Drive)
2014-029 Being a By-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof
passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c H. 8 as amended
2014-030 Being a By-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof
passing over abridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c H. 8 as amended
Council Meeting Minutes _ 19 - March 24, 2014
2014-031 Being a By-law to Provide for Reduced Hours of Voting in Institutions and
Retirement Homes on Voting Day
2014-032 Being a By-law to amend Nuisance By-law 2011-099
2014-033 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2506 from
Part Lot Control; and
THAT the said by-laws be approved.
"CARRIED"
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-137-14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2014-034, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 24th day of March, 2014; and
THAT the said by-law be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - March 24, 2014
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-138-14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:56 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
April 7, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated February 25,
2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated March 18, 2014
(Copy attached)
1 - 3 Minutes of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee
dated March 20, 2014 (Copy 1 - 4- 4 Ministry of Government Services News Release dated March 24,
2014, announcing the introduction of the proposed Public Sector and
MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014, an Act which, if
passed, would strengthen political accountability, enhance oversight
and increase transparency in the government and broader public
sector; and, highlighting measures in the proposed bill including
providing the government with the power to control compensation of
senior executives in the broader public sector, legislating the online
posting of expense information for cabinet ministers, parliamentary
assistants, opposition leaders, staff and all MPPs, amending the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, expanding the
Ontario Ombudsman's role to include municipalities, school boards
and publicly-assisted universities, amending the Provincial Advocate
for Children and Youth Act, 2007, appointing a Patient Ombudsman to
respond to complaints against public hospitals, long-term care homes
and community care access centres, expanding the scope of the
Integrity Commissioner's review of executive expenses and amending
the Lobbyists'Registration Act, 1998. Further details are available at
http://www.ontario.ca/government.
1 - 5 Pat Vanini, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO) providing comments in response to the.new accountability
legislation introduced by the Province on March 24, 2014; indicating
municipal governments will be required to have their own municipal
ombudsman to address complaints by individuals regarding municipal
services but that the Ontario Ombudsman would have the jurisdiction
to investigate complaints even after a local ombudsman or closed
meeting investigator process has been completed and reported;
advising it is AMO's understanding that the Ontario Ombudsman's
Office could initiate a broader systemic investigation on its own if it
identified a broader systemic matter as a result of one or more local
ombudsman's complaint investigations or on its own; indicating that
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 7, 2014
AMO has been told that local boards will not be included within the
scope of any investigators, including the Office of the Ontario
F
Ombudsman; however, the Ombudsman's Office has been suggesting
publicly that his Office would have this jurisdiction; indicating that AMO
is disappointed that pre-consultation on this policy objective did not
occur; and that the Province-AMO MOU process on this matter was
marginalized; expressing concern that the double oversight approach
suggests that the government does not trust a municipal ombudsman
or a closed meeting investigator to meet the Municipal Act's or Toronto
Act's existing provisions for independence and impartiality,
confidentiality, and a credible investigative process; and, advising that
there are a number of questions related to the proposed legislation that
need explanation and that the government must clarify the proposed
authority of the Office of the Ontario-Ombudsman to make sure it is
fully understood by all.
1 - 6 Brian Bridgeman, Director, Current Planning, Regional Municipality of
Durham, forwarding a copy of Report No. 2014-P-20 of the
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development regarding the
Annual Subdivision/Condominium Activity Report for 2013.
1 - 7 Jsabel Grace, Superintendent of Business & Finance, Peterborough
Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board,
forwarding a copy of the report adopted by the Board on March 25,
2014, regarding the 2014 Trustee Determination and Distribution for
the 2014 election and advising that eligible electors of the Municipality
of Clarington will elect two trustees to the Board.
1 - 8 W. R. (Rusty) Hick, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board, advising Council that on March 27, 2014, the Kawartha
Pine Ridge District School Board approved the 2014 Kawartha Pine
Ridge District School Board Trustee Distribution Model and advising
that eligible electors of the Municipality of Clarington will elect two
trustees to the Board.
1 - 9 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to Deb Bowen,
Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that on
March 24, 2014, the City of Pickering endorsed a by-law to submit a
question to the electors regarding the distribution of regional seats
based on population.
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 7, 2014
1 - 10 Debbie Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to the Honourable
Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, advising that on March 24, 2014,
the City of Pickering adopted the following resolution pertaining to
Enbridge Line 9 Pipeline:
"WHEREAS Line 9 is a high pressure oil pipeline that crosses the full
width of Durham Region, and Enbridge has applied to the National
Energy Board (NEB) for permission to:
1. Reverse its flow so that it carries crude oil from North Westover to
Montreal
2. Increase its flow from 240,000 barrels to 300,000 barrels per day
3. Include diluted bitumen to the classes,of petroleum it can carry;
WHEREAS the Letters of Comment were submitted to the NEB
expressing the concerns of the Region of Durham, the Towns of Ajax
& Whitby, as well as private individuals and organizations;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario also expressed its concern in its
submission to the NEB and set out 7 minimum conditions that they felt
should be imposed before the NEB approved Enbridge's application:
1. a hydrostatic test of the Line
2. an independent 3rd party review of the risk and engineering
assessments submitted by Enbridge
3. insurance coverage of$1 billion
4. that Enbridge incorporate vulnerable areas and source
protection plans into their high consequence area and
environmentally sensitive area maps
5. that these vulnerable areas be incorporated into its emergency
response plan
6. conduct emergency response exercises annually with all
municipalities who want them
7. publish an annual report on Line 9, including information about
maintenance, spills and integrity testing;
WHEREAS the NEB issued its ruling on March 6 and this ruling allows
Enbridge to proceed with the project subject to conditions which
inadequately address the concerns expressed by the Ontario
government or by Durham municipalities in their Letters of Comment;
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 7, 2014
WHEREAS, in the course of the Line 9 hearing process, it was
revealed that Durham Region has the highest concentration of
watercourse crossings along the entire pipeline, which, with
inadequate emergency response times of between 1.5 and 4 hours,
puts Durham Region communities, citizens, businesses and natural
environment at increased risk in the event of a pipeline spill;
WHEREAS an analysis of the pipe thicknesses at the location of the
12 acknowledged leaks on Line 9b reveals that 7 of those leaks
occurred where the thickness was 0.25 in, 3 of those leaks occurred
where the thickness was 0.281 in, and 2 occurred where the thickness
was .312 in, and none occurred where the thickness was 3/8" (.375")
or more;
WHEREAS further analysis has revealed that 97.2% of the pipeline in
Durham is either 0.25 or 0.281 in;
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has no regulatory authority over this
pipeline.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pickering:
Supports the 7 conditions set out by the Province of Ontario, and
requests the Province of Ontario require the project undergo an
Individual Environmental Assessment.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT due to the high
concentration of watercourses and wetlands that the pipeline crosses
in Durham Region and our rapidly increasing population, the City of
Pickering requests the Province of Ontario to use its influence to have
Enbridge designate the entire width of Durham a `high consequence
area' and to upgrade the line within a reasonable timeframe to
minimum 9.5mm (3/8") wall thickness
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to Ontario Premier
Kathleen Wynne, Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli, and Environment
Minister Jim Bradley, local MPP's and Opposition Critics;
With copies to: The National Energy Board, Federal Minister of
Natural Resources Greg Rickford, Federal Environment Minister Leona
Aglukkaq, Enbridge, Local MP's and other municipalities along the
pipeline route."
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - April 7, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Susan Edwards, Area Coordinator— Corporate Account, Heart &
Stroke Foundation — Durham Region, requesting approval to hold their
Annual Heart and Stroke Big Bike Event on June 9, 2014, at Kelsey's
Restaurant; forwarding a copy of the route map; indicating that a road
occupancy permit has been requested from the Durham Region,
police escorts are being arranged, and that proof of$2,000,000
liability will be provided; and, advising that the application for a road
occupancy permit will be completed following Council's approval of the
event.
(Motion to approve, provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a road
occupancy permit from the Engineering
Services Department)
D - 2 The Honourable Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for Seniors
Affairs, advising that June marks the 30th Anniversary of Seniors'
Month in Ontario and that the theme of this year's Seniors' Month is
"Aging Without Boundaries: 30 Years of Celebrating Seniors";
requesting that Council proclaim June 1 to 30, 2014 as "Seniors'
Month" to recognize the important roles seniors play in the community;
and, encouraging Council to work with the local MPP to host Seniors'
Month events.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 3 Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO), advising that on February 27, 2014, MPPs from all
parties supported a motion calling on the government to reform joint
and several liability; outlining three options for consideration —The
Saskatchewan model, the Multiplier model and the Combined model;
advising AMO supports the Combined model which places some
reasonable limits on the damages that may be recovered from a
municipality under limited circumstances; and, forwarding a draft letter
for municipalities to submit to the Provincial government by April 16,
2014, expressing support for the Combined model..
(Motion for Direction)
D - 4 Carey deGorter, Director of Administration/Town Clerk, Town of
Caledon, advising that on March 18, 2014, the Town of Caledon
adopted the following resolution pertaining to the Provincial Plan
Review:
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 7, 2014
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is preparing for the statutory
10-year review of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan, the Greenbelt Plan, and the Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in 2015 and 2016; and
WHEREAS the review of the four Provincial plans represents
opportunities to clarify and harmonize the intents of each plan and
also offers an opportunity to remove contradictions between the plans;
and
WHEREAS section 3.4.1 of the Greenbelt Plan specifically states that
Settlement Areas "are an integral part of the long-term economic and
social sustainability of the Greenbelt and this Plan envisions that they
continue to evolve and.grow in keeping with their rural a-nd/or existing
character", and
WHEREAS section 3.4.4 of the Greenbelt Plan allows municipalities to
continue to plan for a settlement area expansion within the Greenbelt
Plan area if such a consideration was initiated prior to the date the
Greenbelt Plan came into effect; and
WHEREAS sub-section 3.4.4.1d) of the Greenbelt Plan further states
that the proposed settlement area expansion shall "maintain the rural
and/or existing character of the settlement area"; and
WHEREAS sub-section 2.2.7.2 of the Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe directs municipalities to plan all settlement area
expansions within its proclaimed area to achieve a minimum density
target of 50 persons and jobs combined per hectare; and
WHEREAS the required density target of 50 persons and jobs
combined per hectare is not compatible with Greenbelt community
character; and
WHEREAS vast majority of the Greenbelt Plan is inside the Growth
Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and thereby creating two
contradictory requirements for justifiable and lawful settlement area
expansions of Greenbelt communities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT through the 10-year review of
the Provincial plans, the Province remove the Greenbelt Plan area
from the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; and
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - April 7, 2014
FURTHER THAT this motion accompanied by an appropriate cover
letter be circulated to the Region of Peel, the Niagara Escarpment
Commission, the Greenbelt Council and other Greenbelt municipalities
within the Growth Plan area requesting support; and
FURTHER THAT this motion accompanied by an appropriate cover
letter be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Infrastructure, and Ministry of Natural
Resources for their consideration."
(Motion for Direction)
D — 5 Natasha Devos, Acting Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of
Niagara, advising Council that on January.16, 2014, the Regional
Municipality of Niagara adopted the following resolution pertaining to
Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan:
"WHEREAS the province's recently released Long Term Energy Plan
anticipates that consumers will face hydro rates that will rise by 42%
over the next five (5) years;
WHEREAS the Minister of Energy recently announced that past FIT
prices are driving electricity prices higher and that changes to
domestic content requirements for construction of future renewable
energy projects are necessary to lower future electricity rates;
WHEREAS the recent auditor-general's report advised of extreme
amounts of waste in the energy sector, particularly at Ontario Power
Generation and Hydro One, due to high labour costs and generous
public sector pension plans;
WHEREAS decisions including but not limited to the cancellation of
gas plants in Ontario could cost taxpayers close to $1.1 billion;
WHEREAS it is,essential for the residents and businesses of Niagara
to have access to affordable hydro to thrive and prosper;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Regional Municipality of Niagara call on Premier Wynne and
the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to prevent these and
any other rate increases from being implemented; and
THAT this motion be circulated to all Ontario municipalities for
support."
(Motion for Direction)
Newcastle Community Hall Board
Meeting of Newcastle Community Hall Board held on February 25, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Council
Chambers.
Attendees: C.Abraham (chair)
S. DeJong
P. DeJong
W. Partner
(councilor)
W. Woo (councilor)
vS. Rogers
G. Bell (secretary)
[Regrets From: B. Carmichael
Presentation of Feasibility Study by Director of Operations- Fred Horvath and Rob Groen Building
Services Supervisor
Power point attached.
• Trillium Grant a possibility up to$150,000.00 this would require a collaborative i.e. Historical
Society, YMCA, etc.
• Questions that need to be asked "How would A/C benefit the hall overall i.e. more rentals, more
usage, etc.
• Unable to determine increased electrical costs at this time. Would it require an increase to all
rentals??
Energy Management
• See attached
• Programmable thermostats installed throughout building
• Lighting upgrades T12 to T8 to be done in future
• Water efficiency spouts put on
Thank you to Fred and Rob for the work they have put into reporting back to the board. Board will
discuss further and
decide on a course of action.
MINUTES:
Motion by P DeJong, seconded by S DeJong
That minutes of January 21, 2014 be accepted as presented. "Carried"
BUSINESS ARISING:
• Cancel Christmas dinner as time has passed. Gift of appreciation to be presented to S. Fogg
• Plaque has been installed -all reports that it has turned out very nicely. We may have to
consider additional
lighting in this area. Have electrician give quote on lighting to spotlight the plaque and vandal
proof. Picture attached.
• Soper Valley Model Railroad Association has agreed to new contract-see attached letter. Board
would like to go with Option 2.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Motion by S. Rogers,seconded by W. Partner
That financial report is accepted as presented. "Carried"
BILLS:
Motion by W. Partner, seconded by S. Rogers
That the bills be a paid as presented S. Fogg supervision $300.00, S. Delong supervision$300.00
"Carried"
CORRESPONDENCE:
• Resume for John Nanninga circulated (he will cover off Steve for closings and possibly vacation)
• Thank you note from Gary Jeffery's family for flowers.
HEALTH &SAFETY:
• Noted leakage in auditorium -this has been reported to Operations
• Need new tiles east entrance to Lions entrance. Have custodial staff replace.
FUNDRAISING:
• 260 tickets sold to this point-board members will continue to tweet and Facebook.
Could we get this into newspaper. Wendy will send off email, Cathy will talk to Orono Times.
-NEW BUSINESS:
1.1
• C. Abraham talked to Andy re: questions that arouse at last meeting.
• If local/regional councilor is not interested in serving on this board what would happen -
response was that it does not have to be a local/regional councilor.
• Discussed boundary for document-see attached map with highlighted boundaries
Voting discussed -agreed councilors have vote, quorum will be four of seven members.
• C Abraham will request document with changes for board to go over again.
1.2
• How should fundraising dollars be spent? Discussed report on A/C. Today cost would be
$500,000.00 for A/C general consensus from board members is that this is out of reach.
• March meeting start with walk around.to create wish list for fundraising funds.
1.3
• Snow removal from parking lot was done by Operations Department-they have let us know
that we may call on them anytime the snow piles up too much during the winter season.
1.4
• Motion by S.Rogers, seconded S. Delong
r
That rental of gazebo area for wedding ceremony only(no use of hall)will be set at$100.00.
Also,ceremony not to be booked if we have a wedding booked in the hall. "Carried"
1.5
• Mardi Gras cancelled by Gift of Art they will be using hall for Tara Watchorn welcome home
celebration.
• Motion P. DeJong, seconded by W Partner
That signage on front lawn of property for this event is approved. Must be removed no later
than Monday morning. "Carried"
1.6
• Motion by P DeJong, seconded S. Rogers.
That custodian have chair dollies repaired or fixed. "Carried"
• Motion by S. Rogers, seconded by P. DeJong
That purchase of dollies for outdoor chairs is approved. "Carried"
1.7
• Secretary reported following stats for bookings:
2014-50 weddings booked, 4 Saturdays and 16 Fridays left for the year.
2015- 16 weddings booked, 11 other bookings
January/February 2014 secretary has met with 45 clients to view/book the hall.
ADJOURNED 9 PM S Rogers, seconded by P. DeJong
I-2
CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting
March 18, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Reesor Kim Vaneyk (ex-officio) Angela Tibbles
Councillor Hooper Karin Murphy Victor Suppan
Bonnie Seto (8:10) Tracey Ali Joseph Earle
REGRETS: Ruth Goff(Ex-officio), Allan Kirby, Tenzin Gyaltsan
STAFF: Faye Langmaid, Kristy Kilbourne
Angela Tibbles welcomed all to the meeting and informed the committee members of
Allan Kirby's resignation as the NVDHS representative. The Clerk's office will be informed
and NVDHS asked to submit a representative for ratification by'Council.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST- None declared.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
14.09 Moved by Joseph Earle, seconded by Karin Murphy
THAT the agenda'be adopted.
"CARRIED"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
14.10 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by David Reesor
THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting on February 13, 2014 be accepted as
amended.
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING
210 Kinq Avenue West— a draft Schedule A for the heritage designation by-law
amendment was circulated for discussion with the Committee as a whole, based on the
suggestions of the sub-committee who visited 210 King Avenue West in February. The
amendment provides the opportunity to correct some of the information from the original
designating by-law based on more recent findings and to re-write Schedule A in
accordance with the new format brought into effect after the update to the Ontario
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Heritage Act in 2006. Some minor revisions and additions were made to the draft based
on comments by members. Faye will get in touch with the Thornes, provide them with
the draft for review and comment, and invite them to attend the next meeting to discuss
the amendment with the Committee.
407 Salvage Update — all heritage property owner salvage has been completed by the
MTO salvage contractor with.the exception of the salvage work currently in progress
with Emily Kszan's contractor for the property on the 4th Concession and Jim
Sculthorpe, for the Walbridge house. Emily's work is approximately 45% complete,
while Jim's is mostly complete with the exception of a few lightning rods from one of the
properties which will be salvaged once the snow melts. Emily will also be retaining
contractors to remove and salvage an entire barn structure, as well as 90% of the stone
from one of the stone buildings that will be demolished soon.
Winston will provide Faye will all of the completed CHERs and Documentation reports,
including the Cultural Heritage Landscape Documentation Report for Phase 2, in PDF
format to share with the Committee once they are finalized sometime in April or May.
Staff is currently working on a summary of the 407 Salvage, highlighting all of the
successes, to promote on the website and via a media release.
Walbridge House
The house is enclosed and protected from the elements and the siding has been
ordered. It was suggested that an application be made for a provincial heritage plaque
for the Walbridge House. The deadline for this year is September 15th. Faye will prepare
a write-up on the house for submission.
Camp 30
Marilyn Morawetz made a presentation to Council. Council approved $45,000 in the
budget for an architectural study of the site. The Jury Lands Foundation will meet this
weekend to continue to work on their by-laws for incorporation as a non-profit,
charitable organization. These by-laws must comply with Canada Revenue Agency
regulations.
Demolition of 85 Waverley Road (Offer of salvage)
A few members of the Committee were able to walk by and take a,look at the building.
Most of the brick (Bowmanville Red Brick) appeared to be in good condition. Staff will
contact designated property owners to advise them of the opportunity for salvage.
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REPORTS from OTHER COMMITTEES (community improvement plans, etc.)
Bowmanville CIP — Next meeting is April 16, Councillor Hooper
Newcastle CIP — Next meeting is May 15, Tenzin Gyaltsan
Orono CIP — Next meeting is March 19, Karin Murphy
ACO, Clarington Branch — During Heritage Week, the ACO on the GO event took place.
Approximately 40 people attended the screening of "Hitler's Canadians", with a
PowerPoint presentation with embedded podcast (put together by Bernice Norton), and
Q&A on Camp 30. Plans are well underway for Doors Open which will be held the
second Saturday (the 14th) of June this year and is focused on Bowmanville. They are
looking for volunteers to assist with the event, contact Tracey if interested.
Newcastle Village and District Historical Society (NVDHS) — No update. Faye will
contact NVDHS for a replacement representative.
Clarington Museums and.Archives — The Museum had between 60-80 people attend
their OPG Family Days: Family Trees event during Heritage Week on Family Day.
There was also praise for their new exhibit, the CHC members who had visited felt was
very well done. The exhibit will be up until September and also features a film of
historical buildings in Clarington put together by Dr. Williams.
Heritage Week Working Group— The Working Group will hold their wrap-up meeting on
March 20, Angela Tibbles will report at the next meeting.-- -
Heritage Conservation District—There was damage (due to the ice storm) to the roof of
a storage building located near the tennis courts. A temporary structure has been
erected to hold the materials until it is decided what will be done with the roof.
CORRESPONDENCE and COUNCIL REFERRAL
Ontario Heritage Trust Awards—Awards were presented at the February 10th Council
meeting. Frank Stapleton attended an event in Toronto to receive his award. Bonnie will
see if she can get the photos from this event. Charles Taws has suggested Susan Laing
be nominated for an OHT award this year. More information on the OHT awards will be
available at the next meeting.
HCNT Accepting Nominations for the Top Ten Endangered Places List— Camp 30 was
on this list last year. Walbridge House was also on this list a few years back. Tracey will
speak with the ACO about submitting Camp 30 again for this year.
CHO Workshop— Notice was circulated for a workshop on Heritage Designations taking
place in Gravenhurst on April 24th for information. No one from the Committee,indicated
they were available to attend.
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PROJECT REPORTS
Barn Proiect—A background and methodology on the Barn Book Project was circulated
(Attachment). This can be used to assist in an application for grant funding. Since
neither the Municipality, nor the Museum are able to apply for Trillium Grant funding,
Tracey will approach the ACO about working with the Museum and the Municipality on
an application. Kim and Faye can then meet with the ACO to discuss.
A Barn Book Project Display will be set up for Doors Open at Raven's Craig (Strike
home on Beech Street) in the carriage house. Other CHC informational materials can
be made available at the table and members are welcome to come_out to man the
display.
The Museum has offered space as part of their booth at the Orono Fair for the
CHC/Barn Book Project. This will be a good opportunity to engage with property .
owners, promote designation, fundraise for the barn book, and answer questions.
Linda Brown has been taking some winter photographs of the barns for inclusion in a
desk calendar fundraiser which has been discussed at previous meetings. Kim will
gather information for the next meeting on how much seed money will be required from
the Committee to produce 250 calendars.
NEW BUSINESS
Heritage Incentive Grant — Notice went out to all designated property owners about the
Heritage Incentive Grant in the Heritage Week letter in early February. Designated
property owners that participated in the 407 Salvage were also sent an e-mail advising
them of the opportunity to take advantage of the grant to do their proposed works: All of
the property owners that enquired in 2013 have also been sent reminders of the April
15th deadline. A grant recipient from last year has also offered to be interviewed for an
article on the program.
Ice Storm--There has been quite a lot of damage throughout Clarington and surrounds
due to the ice storm. David and Karin offered to photograph some of the worst hit areas.
There. have also been many enquiries from property owners looking for contractors to
assist in clean up and repair of damage to their properties.
Advisors for Designated Homeowners — From recent,communications with designated
property owners, there appears to be a lot of confusion and misconceptions around
heritage designation. Enquiries about contractors was also identified as a need.
Greater access to a network of designated heritage property owners and the advice of
Committee Members would help with outreach. Although there has been
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communication with property owners through the 407 Salvage, Heritage Incentive Grant
and letters to thank designated owners for the stewardship of their properties, accessing
owner e-mails would make it easier to contact property owners about programs and
opportunities that might be of interest to them.
It was suggested that each of the Heritage Committee Members could volunteer to
touch base periodically with a handful of designated property owners to provide them
with information on available grants and programs for designated heritage property
owners, answer any questions, and serve as a point of contact. There was general
agreement that this was a good idea. Staff will update the heritage designation
brochure, prepare an information sheet that can be distributed, and bring a complete
listing of designated heritage properties to the next meeting.
PPS Changes —The new 2014 Provincial Policy Statement will come into effect on April
30th of this year. The last Statement was released in 2005. Since the draft was released
in 2012, changes that were proposed to the PPS have been incorporated into
Clarington's Official Plan Review and amendment 77 that has already come into effect.
David Reesor moved the meeting be adjourned.
Next meeting: April 15, 2014, 7:00-p.m., of Clarington Municipal Offices,
Presentation on 19th Century Architectural Elements and Design, Victor Suppan
Attachments
Attachment 1 —barn project methodology
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Barns in Clarington Project
Purpose
Residents of Clarington are very proud of their community's varied history - a great deal
of which is related to its agricultural roots. The Clarington Heritage Committee has
embarked on their fourth publication — Barns in Clarington. This publication will include
photographs of various types of barns, descriptions of building materials used, brief
histories of selected farms, and information on the original, current and future use of
these iconic structures. This unique book will be beneficial to historical and architectural
organizations, museums, schools, libraries and members of the community.
Background
The impetus for this project was a revelation by the Clarington Heritage Committee
noticed that barns were a piece of local agricultural history that were being lost at an
alarming rate due to the 407 East Expansion project, urban sprawl, and the changing
nature of farm practices. Barns and other farm out-buildings are some of the oldest
standing structures in the Municipality, often pre-dating designated heritage homes on
properties and built by the first settlers to the area. In Clarington, many homes in the
countryside are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; however barns
are not included in any of the designating by-laws and are therefore not protected.
Further, property owners wishing to demolish a barn or other farm out-building are not
required to get a demolition permit to do so. Consequently, the Municipality is not aware
of demolitions of farm buildings until after the fact.
This project will offer the opportunity to partner with various community groups and
organizations such as the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. The Heritage Committee has
produced books in the past but have not done any since 2000. The books are sold by
the Planning Services Department, Clarington Museums and Archives Shop, and Furby
Books (Port Hope).
At their October 2012 meeting, the Clarington Heritage Committee passed a resolution:
"THAT Clarington Heritage Committee endorse the proposal to create a book of
Clarington barns and will participate in the endeavour by assisting with seed funding,
photography and related research."
The goal of this project is not to designate barns but to generate awareness around
their historic and intrinsic value, to document the different types of barns that exist in the
area, and to build on the existing documented local history collection.
Methodology
Planning Services Staff and the Clarington Heritage Committee worked with the
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to generate a list of properties which had
barns or other farm structures built prior to 1940 based on MPAC coding. A list of
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approximately 1300 properties was generated. This list was refined by eliminating
duplicate owner entries.
Letters (attachment) were sent to 685 Clarington property owners with barns built before
1940.
Site visits to capture photos and complete information surveys (attachment)were
conducted.
Once this information is collected, other research is undertaken on the history of the
farm using old maps, history books and articles. However, the greatest collection of
information has come from the participants themselves who generously share their old
photos and family history with us on our visits.
During this project we have found the need to search farther into certain topics such as
animal husbandry, crop production and storage, farm equipment and barn construction
methods.
Volunteer Hours/Staff Time
To date, approximately 247 hours of volunteer time has gone into the Barns in
Clarington Project from X of volunteers. Volunteers have conducted site visits which
included interviewing property owners to complete surveys, as well as take
photographs.
Planning Services Staff have also spent an additional 80, hours on the project finalizing
the mailing list, preparing and mailing-letters-to-property owners, and fielding phone
calls and inquiries on the project from letter recipients wishing to participate or looking
for more information. Staff has also provided administrative support in printing
promotional materials and surveys, maintaining a database of photographs from site
visits, and working on the related Heritage Week Art Display.
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Financial
CHC budget -
Department budget - Mileage?
CHC Book Reserve Fund — actively selling older publications for the last two years.
After the publication costs are covered, all funds from these publications have gone into
a Reserve Account bank account.
Remainder of OPG Heritage Week Grant
Findings to date
A great response has.been received from owners wanting to participate in this project.
To date, approximately 100 barn owners in Clarington have participated and we are
hoping that many more will play a part in this exciting project.
Promotion/Related proiects
Promotion of the project was done via a mail out letter to all property owners,
advertisement on the Clarington Heritage Website, and notice in the Planning Services
Department's E-Update.
Clarington Heritage Week 2414
Each year, the Clarington Heritage Committee participates in the provincial celebration
of Heritage Week, the third week of February. This year, in light of the Barns in
Clarington Project, the Heritage Week Planning Committee decided upon "Celebrating
Clarington's Agricultural History" as their theme for Clarington Heritage Week.
The Heritage Committee decided to do an art installation in the Bowmanville Library
Branch for the months of January and February to display a small sampling of photos of
barns within the municipality. They also invited a local artist and farmer,`Eric Bowman,
to display his agriculturally themed work in the Municipal Administrative Centre.
Information on the project was also disseminated at four film events during the week.
Future plans for promotion include promotion at Clarington's Doors Open event in June,
a booth at the Orono Fair in late summer 2014, and a fundraiser where mini-desk
calendars featuring photos of participating barns will be sold for a small profit with
proceeds going to the project.
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SUSTAINABLE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting of March 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Library Mezzanine Room
Present:
Michael Patrick, Chair
Mike Dymarski
Suzanne Elston
Allan Hewitt
Lorraine Jones
Ian Kruis
Kerry Meydam
Kira Nowick
Councillor Ron Hooper
Absent: Mayor Adrian Foster
Also Present: Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer
Linda Coutu, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
Guests: Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee members Eric Bowman, Don
Rickard, Jenny Knox and Staff Liaison Faye Langmaid, Special Projects
Manager, Planning Services
David Crome, Director of Planning Services Department
Erica Mittag, Community Development Co-ordinator, Community Services
Department
1. WELCOME
Committee Chair Michael Patrick welcomed the Committee, and welcomed Suzanne
Elston back after her absence due to surgery.
He advised that the next two committee meetings would start at 6:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 13,2013
Moved by Ron Hooper, seconded by Mike Dymarski
THAT the minutes of the February 13,2013 meeting be approved.
CARRIED.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Curry Clifford advised that Council, on March 17th, approved the Committee's
recommendation regarding trails and paths as reported in the minutes of the February 13th
Committee meeting.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF UPDATED WORKPLAN
The Committee had before them an updated work plan .with a schedule of upcoming
meeting topics and guests. Mr. Patrick advised that the revisions are mainly to
accommodate the large number of guests (some 20) that would be invited to the April and
May meetings.
5. GOAL#9: STRONG, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL BASE
The Committee had before them: a publication, "The Real Dirt on Farming"; the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Subcommittee's suggested five goals for the-SCCAC to
consider; measures for this goal that are currently reported through the Municipal
Performance Measures Program.
Mr. Patrick welcomed the representatives from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee.
Faye Langmaid circulated the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee's
membership list showing the diversity of agricultural (commodity groups) represented
along with a brochure listing some of their accomplishments.
Don Rickard indicated that his Committee appreciated the opportunity to present and is
pleased that the Sustainability Committee has identified agriculture as one of their nine
goals. Mr. Rickard advised that agricultural is a larger business in this area than OPG
and St. Marys Cement. Jenny Knox identified the need for agricultural education and
explained the partnerships with UOIT,Durham College and Farm Connections amongst
other relationships. Eric Bowman advised that he was also a representative on the
Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee and that Don Rickard was also a
representative on the Clarington Board of Trade.
The delegation explained the five actions they would suggest the Committee endorse,
including:
1. Agricultural education of the general populous—as demonstrated by partnerships
with UOIT, Durham College, Farm Connections, 4-H, Maple and Aggie, etc.
2. Rural Economic Development—geared towards promoting farms as businesses,
creating an attractive business environment, on farm markets,value-added, advisory
role with CBOT.
3. Protection of agricultural land—through Official Plan policies,new Provincial Policy
Statement, Greenbelt review and what to do with the whitebelt in Clarington to keep
it in agricultural production.
4. Encourage/Support of agriculturally lead initiatives for best practices—On Trac,
Environmental Farm Plans, ties back to economic development and creating a
favourable business climate for farm businesses (not introducing additional hurdles to
overcome at a municipal level).
5. Support for local food movement—Clarington Farmer's Market, encouragement of
buy-local, ties back to economic development on farm markets, restaurant supply and
promotion of local.
There was a general discussion about the five actions and the measures. Mr. Patrick
thanked the delegation for the discussion and noted that a strong sustainable agricultural
base is key to fostering a sustainable Clarington.
6. GOALS 91 SELF-SUFFICIENT NEIGHBOURHOODS, #3 UNIQUE,VIBRANT
DOWNTOWNS, #4 GREEN, EFFEICIENT PEOPLE FRIENDLY
TRANSPORTATION, 95 NATURAL GREEN SPACE,#6 ACCESSIBLE AND
INTEGRATED TRAILS, #7 AN ATTRACTIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, #S
HEALTHY,ACCESSIBLE WATERFRONTS, #9 STRONG SUSTAINABLE
AGRICULTURAL BASE
The Committee had before them an Official Plan Review schematic and table of what policies
would be dealt with in the review.
Mr. Patrick welcomed David Crome,
Mr. Crome distributed a chart outlining how the Official Plan Review and the nine goals
identified by this Committee overlap and noted that these would be discussed in detail at
the Committee's April and May meetings. He advised that the Official Plan Review
document will be released in May, with public meetings scheduled to be held in June and
the document will be referred back to Council with recommendations in the fall of 2014.
Mr. Patrick thanked Mr. Crome for his presentation.
7. GOAL 92: AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY
The Committee had before them: Trends in Voter Turnout in Clarington in the last three
municipal elections; Statistics on the number of Clarington Community Advisory
Committees over the last three council terms and trends in applicants to sit on these
committees; the International Association for Public Participation's Public Participation
continuum of five types of consultation; MASS LBP report to City of Pickering on public
engagement using this approach; Database on Clarington community organizations;
Results of Imagine Canada's surveys of volunteering and of charitable donations;
Measures used in other jurisdictions to measure this goal and earlier suggestions from the
Committee about measures.
Curry Clifford noted that there are two elements to this topic: engagement with the
municipality and engagement with the community. Mr. Patrick noted that the purpose of
the information and brief presentation is to prepare the Committee to have an effective
meeting with community representatives who will be invited to a subsequent meeting to
discuss this goal.
Mr. Patrick welcomed and introduced Erica Mittag.
Ms. Mittag gave a brief overview of. her role; the extensive community engagement
currently existing in Clarington; barriers to volunteering (including that many residents
are commuters and the movement from one full-time to two or more part-time jobs);
strategies that community organizations are finding effective to address barriers to
volunteering including breaking tasks into more manageable chunks and spreading the
required effort around.
Ms. Mittag distributed a copy of an article by Jim Diers entitled "Five Keys to Broad and
Inclusive Community Engagement"for information purposes. She also brought the
Committee's attention to the database of Clarington Community Organizations, which
include numerous volunteers.
Mr. Patrick thanked Ms. Mittag for her presentation.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kerry Meydam, seconded by Lorraine Jones
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED.
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REPORT#1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2014
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-020-14 Courtice Community Improvement -- Banners
(b) OPD-002-14 Pitch In Week 2014
(c) CAO-002-14 Follow-Up on Task 1 & 2 Report of the Sustainable Clarington
Community Advisory Committee
2. DELEGATION OF CRAIG HEBERT, GENERAL MANAGER, AND DAVE SMITH,
PORT GRANBY PROJECT DIRECTOR, PORT HOPE AREA INITIATIVE
MANAGEMENT OFFICE, REGARDING AN ANNUAL PORT GRANBY PROJECT
UPDATE
THAT the delegation of Craig Hebert, General Manager, and Dave Smith, Port
Granby Project Director, Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office, regarding
an Annual Port Granby Project Update, be received with thanks.
3. AN APPLICATION TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM OUTSIDE
WIDTH OF A GARAGE FROM 40% OF THE LOT FRONTAGE TO 50% OF THE
LOT FRONTAGE FOR SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS WITHIN REGISTERED
PLAN 40M-2496 AND PLAN 40M-2510, COURTICE NORTH SUBDIVISION
APPLICANT: H & H BUILDING CORP
THAT Report PSD-018-14 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law 84-63, be approved, and that the
Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-018-14,
be passed,
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report #1 - 2 April 7, 2014
THAT the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-018-14 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-018-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AND A PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT 18
SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANT: HEADGATE GROUP INC.
THAT Report PSD-019-14 be received;
THAT the application for a Clarington Official Plan Amendment (COPA 2009-0005)
submitted by Headgate Group Inc. be denied as the application is redundant to the
Municipality's Official Plan Amendment No. 80;
THAT the applications for Draft Approval of a Plan of Subdivision (S-C-2009-0001)
and Zoning By-law amendment (ZBA 2009-0021) be amended to incorporate the
"other lands owned by the Applicant" as an Open Space block and Environmental
Protection Area respectively and that a further public meeting not be required;
THAT the application for Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision (S-C-2009-0001)
submitted by Headgate Group Inc. be supported subject to conditions as generally
contained in Attachment 1 of Report'PSD-019-14;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2009-0021) application submitted by
Headgate Group Inc. be approved as contained in Attachment 2 of Report
PSD-019-14;
THAT a By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding symbol be forwarded to
Council for approval once all provisions contained within the Official Plan with
respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-019-14 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Report #1 - 3 - April 7, 2014
5. DAY OF MOURNING CEREMONY
THAT Report CSD-005-14 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington proclaim April 28th Clarington Day of Mourning
(Attachment 1 of Report CSD-005-14);
THAT a ceremony be held at the Municipal Administrative Centre Cenotaph on
Monday, April 28, 2014 at 10:00 am; and
THAT the flags be lowered in honour and remembrance of those killed and
seriously injured in the workplace.
6. MULTI-YEAR ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
THAT Report CLD-009-14 be received; and
THAT the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (Attachment No. 1 to Report CLD-009-14)
be endorsed.
7. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO SETBACKS FOR REFRESHMENT VEHICLE
THAT Report CLD-010-14 be received;
THAT an exemption to the provisions of By-law 2004-114 be approved to allow for
two refreshment vehicles to be located within 60 metres of each other;
THAT Mr. Vic Hanc be advised of Council's decision; and
THAT all pizza establishments in Bowmanville be notified, in writing, of Council's
decision.
8. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT — HIRING OF
SUPPRESSION STAFF AND FIRE MASTER PLAN
THAT Item #1, of Schedule "B" of Report FND-002-14, the proposed new four Fire
& Emergency Services Suppression Staff, be approved with implementation to
begin July 1, 2014; and
THAT the Clarington Fire Master Plan, as prepared by Dillon Consulting, be
received.
Report #1 - 4 - April 7, 2014
9. EMERGENCY & FIRE SERVICES ANNUAL BUDGET SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
THAT the Director of Emergency & Fire Services be directed to develop a
comprehensive implementation plan including proposed operating and capital
budget requirements to be presented to Council on an annual basis for
consideration as a component of the fire department budget submission process;
and
THAT the Director of Emergency & Fire Services be directed to report back on
extended dispatch times, full-time turn.out times, and strategies to address the
tiered response.
10. COMMUNICATION FROM BOGHOSIAN AND ALLEN LLP RE: INSURANCE
SETTLEMENT
THAT Report FND-006-14 be received;
THAT a survey of all road signage in the Municipality be undertaken to ensure
conformance with the Ontario Traffic Manual with non-compliant signs to be
replaced with compliant signs;
THAT the cost of the survey and sign replacement be funded from the Rate
Stabilization Reserve fund to an upset limit of$100,000; and
THAT the hiring date of the Operations Manager be reconsidered.
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
APRIL 7, 2014
BY-LAWS
2014-035 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 2014
2014-036 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plans 40M-2496 &
40M-2510 from Part Lot Control (Claret Investments Limited &1361189
Ontario Limited)
2014-037 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2497 from
Part Lot Control [2265719 Ontario Inc. (Highcastle Homes)]
2014-038 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered 40M-2497 from Part
Lot Control (North Bowmanville Limited)
2014-039 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (H & H Building Corp) (Item 3
of Report#1)
2. 014-040 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Headgate Group) (Item 4 of
Report#1)
2014-041 Being a By-law to amend Refreshment Vehicle By-law 2004-114 (Item 7 of
Report#1)
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council
From. Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date: April 4, 2014
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA — APRIL 7, 2014
Please be ad s`ed th t there are no changes to the Council Agenda of April 7, 2014 as
published a d distrib ted.
Patti L. Barrie, CMO
Municipal Clerk
PLBljeg
cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 T 905 -623 -3379 F 905- 623 -6506