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COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of Council meetings. If you make
a delegation /presentation to a Council meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording
you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the
Municipality's website. In addition, please be advised that some of the Council
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 April 7, 2014
PRESENTATIONS
a) Newcastle Novice Rep Stars Hockey Team - OMHA CC East 2013 -2014
Season Champions
DELEGATIONS
a) Ian Davies - Petition Against Construction of Sidewalk on East Side of
Prestonvale Road (Correspondence Item D - 6)
b) Doug Taylor, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item D - 7)
C) Clint Cole, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item D - 8)
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379
Council Agenda. - 2 - April 28, 2014
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1- 1 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated March 5 and
April 2; 2014
1 - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated March 18,
2014
1 - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 20, 2014
1 - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
dated April 8, 2014
1 - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 15, 2014
1 - 6 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated April 10, 2014
1 - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 15, 2014
1-8 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee dated March 20,
2014
1 - 9 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO, Regional Municipality of Durham - Bill
179, The Public Sector and MPP Accountability Act
1 - 10 Debi A. Wilcox, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby - 2014 Community Waste Events
1- 11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communication — Premier
Announces $29 Billion for Transit and Transportation Infrastructure
1 - 12 Gord Geissberger, Coordinator, Marketing & Communications, Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) — Volunteers Needed for Earth Day Tree
Planting
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Councillor Mac Bain, City of North Bay, Wayne Smith, Chair, 100 Year
Celebration Committee, Board of Funeral Services, and Yves Berthiaume, Chair,
Board of Funeral Services — Request for Proclamation of "Funeral Professionals
Week"
D - 2 Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association
of Ontario (TESL) — Request for Proclamation of "English as a Second Language
Week"
Council Agenda - 3 - April 28, 2014
D - 3 Stephen Covey, President, Operation Lifesaver — Request for Proclamation of
"Public -Rail Safety Week"
D - 4 Dr. Ted Tandan, President - Elect, Ontario Medical Association (OMA) — Request
for Proclamation of "Doctors' Day"
D - 5 Paul Slemon, Hands in Motion, Massage Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic — 2014
Terry Fox Run
D - 6 Amicie Davies — Petition Against the Construction of a Sidewalk on Prestonvale
Road
D - 7 Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA) — Clarington
Transformer Station
D - 8 Clint Cole, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA) — Clarington
Transformer Station
D - 9 The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada — National Day
of Honour
D - 10 Roger Anderson, Chair, Durham Regional Police Services Board - Marihuana for
Medical Purposes Regulations — Police Consultation
D - 11 Denise Jamal, Manager, Public Affairs, Hydro One Networks Inc. — Hydro One's
Community Liaison Committee for Clarington Transformer Station
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 14, 2014
STAFF REPORT(S)
1. Addendum to Report PSD- 021 -14 — To Permit the Construction of an LCBO
Retail Store (Courtyard Property Investments Inc.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
OTHER BUSINESS
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Council Meeting Minutes
APRIL 7, 2014
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Novak 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
Deputy Chief, M. Berney
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Corporate Initiatives Officer, C. Clifford
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
A. Greentree, Deputy Clerk
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
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
Councillor Neal indicated that he would be declaring a pecuniary interest with respect
to Item 1(a) of Report #1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak announced the following:
• Durham Region Senior and Junior Battle of the Books semi - finals on April 8,
2014 at the Newcastle Branch of the Clarington Public Library with students
from the Duke of Cambridge, Charles Bowman Public School, M.J. Hobbs
Senior Public School, Lydia Trull Public School, Newcastle Public School and
Dr. G.J. MacGillivray participating
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 7, 2014
• The 3rd Annual Durham Region Culinary Tourism Summit was well attended
with over 15 business from Clarington participating. Councillor Novak has a
copy of the presentation for those interested
Councillor Partner announced the following:
• "Who are the Rebekah's" event at the Orono Town Hall, April 8, 2014,
7:30 p.m. Contact Sister Erika at 905 - 983 -8212 or sistererika(a). live. ca for
tickets
• 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
• April 16, 2014, Newcastle Horticultural Society Daffodil Luncheon from
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Newcastle Community Hall
• Orono Rebekah Roast Pork Supper on April 16, 2014
Councillor Woo announced the following:
• Model Railroad and Flea Market on April 12, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newcastle
Councillor Hooper announced the following:
• Bowmanville Rotary Club's 90th Anniversary Celebration at the Newcastle Town
Hall on April 11, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. featuring Guest Speaker
Neil Crone
• 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
• Bowmanville High School production of "Little Shop of Horrors ", April 9 to
April 12, 2014
• St. Stephen's Catholic Secondary School production of "The Hound of
Baskerville" on May 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2014
• Annual Maplefest on May 3, 2014, sponsored by the Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Improvement Area
• Flood Watch in the Kawartha Conservation Authority area due to significant
rainfall
He extended congratulations to the newly - elected Clarington Older Adult Association
Executive — Steve Coles, Past President, Cathie Ward, President, Irene Gourley, First
Vice - President, Alan Bayliss, Treasurer, Norma Evans, Secretary and Elaine Spicer,
Fundraising Chair
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - April 7, 2014
Mayor Foster announced the following:
• Canadian Mental Health Association Open House, April 8, 2014, 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 60 Bond Street, Oshawa
• Durham Region Association of Realtors Annual General Meeting and
Luncheon, April 9, 2014, 12:15 p.m., Quality Inn Oshawa
• Clarington Board of Trade "Simply Social' event, April 10, 2014
• College of Renewable Energy, April 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
3377 Lockhart Road
• Chinese Cultural Heritage Weekend, April 12 and 13, 2014
Mayor Foster announced that tonight is the final Council meeting for Patti Barrie,
Municipal Clerk, who is retiring on April 11, 2014, and extended appreciation to
Ms. Barrie, on behalf of Council and the community, for her 26 years of service to the
Municipality.
Mayor Foster read a Proclamation in support of National Volunteer Week April 6 to 12,
2014.
Resolution #C- 139 -14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council March 24, 2014, be approved.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled for this meeting.
DELEGATIONS
There were no Delegations scheduled for this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C- 140 -14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Correspondence Items I - 4, 1 - 5, 1 - 7, 1 - 8 and I - 10.
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - April 7, 2014
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
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 - 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.
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
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - April 7, 2014
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;
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;
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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."
Resolution ##C- 140 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from City of Pickering, with respect to the Enbridge Line 9
Pipeline, be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
1 - 7 Isabel 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.
Resolution #C- 141 -14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item 1— 7 from Isabel Grace, Superintendent of Business &
Finance, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District
School Board and Correspondence Item I — 8 from W. R. (Rusty) Hick, Director of
Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, with respect to Trustee
determination, be referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
1 - 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
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - April 7, 2014
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.
esolution #C- 142 -14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item I — 4 from the Ministry of Government Services, with
respect to the proposed Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act,
2014, be received for information.
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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 AMO has been told that local
boards will not be included within the scope of any investigators, including
the Office of the Ontario 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.
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - April 7, 2014
Resolution #C- 143 -14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item I — 5 from Pat Vanini, Executive Director, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, with respect to the new Accountability and Transparency
Act for Broader Public Sector, be received for information.
.•-
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D — 6 was received as a Hand -Out.
Resolution #C- 144 -14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Correspondence Items D - 1, D - 2 and Hand Out Correspondence Item D - 6
be approved as per the Agenda.
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.
(Approved, 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.
(Proclaimed)
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - April 7, 2014
D - 6 Bob Malone, President, Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association,
advising that the Association is confident that their Local Ward 4 Councillor
and Regional Councillor will exercise good judgment and fiscal
responsibility in the forthcoming decisions surrounding Fire Hall 2 and that
they are relying with equal confidence on Council's ability to provide safety
and security to the residents of Newcastle and surrounding area.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to
Item 8 of Report #1)
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.
Resolution #C- 145 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Correspondence Item D — 3 from Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, Association
of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) expressing support for the adoption of the
Combined Model with respect to the joint and several liability reform, be endorsed.
. • •
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:
"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 and /or existing character ", and
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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 3.4.4.1 d) 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
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."
Resolution #C -146 -1
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Town of Caledon, with respect to to the Provincial Plan
Review, be received for information.
Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - April 7, 2014
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."
Resolution #C- 147 -14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Niagara, with respect to
Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 31, 2014
Council Meeting Minutes -12- April 7, 2014
Resolution #C- 148 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 31, 2014
be approved, with the exception of Items #1(a), #7, #8, #9 and #10.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Neal declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #1(a) of Report #1
as he is a member of the Courtice Rotary Club and left the Council Chambers during
discussion on this matter.
Item #1 a
Resolution #C- 149 -14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD- 020 -14 Courtice Community Improvement — Banners be received
for information.
Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
Item #8
Resolution #C- 150 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Item 8 of Report #1 be tabled until the first business meeting of Council
following the Municipal Elections in October, 2014.
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member
Yes
No
Declaration of _f
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Woo
✓
Councillor Hooper
✓
Councillor Neal
✓
Councillor Novak
✓
Councillor Partner
✓
Councillor Traill
✓
Mayor Foster
✓
Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - April 7, 2014
Resolution #C- 151 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT Item 8 of Report #1 be tabled until the June 2, 2014 meeting of Council.
"MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE:"
Council Member
Yes
No
Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
V/
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
Councillor Traill
✓
Mayor Foster
V/
Resolution #C- 152 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Starting July 1St, Option 5, of the proposed Fire Master Plan, to implement Full
Time Staff at Station 2, during weekdays, Monday to Friday business hours (e.g.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), to provide coverage during the most challenging times for
volunteers to respond; and
THAT volunteer crews would continue to provide a valuable service as the first
response during weekday evenings and 24 hours a day on weekends as well. The
volunteer crews would also provide a depth of response for all required calls (e.g. all
structure fire calls, fire related calls, rescue calls, etc.)
"MOTION LOST LATER IN THE MEETING"
(See following motion)
Resolution #C- 153 -14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to
Resolution #C- 151 -14 a second time.
"MOTION LOST"
Council Meeting Minutes -14- April 7, 2014
The foregoing Resolution #C- 152 -14 was then put to a vote and LOST ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:
Council Member
Yes
No
Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Woo
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neap
Councillor Novak
Councillor Partner
Councillor Traill
Mayor Foster
Resolution #C- 154 -14
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Novak
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.
Item #9
Resolution #C- 155 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
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, strategies to address the tiered
response and the Fire Chief look at how we implement more volunteer fire fighters, to
avoid overtime costs.
Council Meeting Minutes -15- April 7, 2014
Item #7
Resolution #C- 156 -14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT Item 7 of Report #1 be referred to staff to notify all pizza establishments of
the request for an exemption to the provisions of By -law 2004 -114 to allow for two
refreshment vehicles to be located within 60 metres of each other; and
THAT the matter be brought back to next Council meeting.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C- 157 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner
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.
"CARRIED"
Itam iti n
Resolution #C- 158 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT Item 10 of Report #1 be divided to vote on paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 separate from
Paragraph 4.
Council Meeting Minutes -16- April 7, 2014
Resolution #C- 159 -14
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
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.
Resolution #C- 160 -14
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT reconsideration of the hiring date of the Operations Manager be referred to the
Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion Section of the Agenda.
':: _D
STAFF REPORT(S)
There were no Staff Reports considered under this Section of the Agenda.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PROCEDURAL NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C- 161 -14
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
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."
"MOTION LOST"
Councillor Neal stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, refrained from voting
on the By -laws and left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on the
By -laws.
Council Meeting Minutes -17- April 7, 2014
BY -LAWS
Resolution #C- 162 -14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By -laws 2014 -035 to 2014 -041
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)
2014 -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)
2014 -041 Being a By -law to amend Refreshment Vehicle By -law 2004 -114; and
THAT the said by -laws be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Neal returned to the meeting.
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There was no unfinished business considered under this Section of the Agenda.
PROCEDURAL NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
There were no Procedural Notices of Motion introduced under this Section of the
Agenda.
Council Meeting Minutes -18- April 7, 2014
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Neal expressed his personal appreciation to the Municipal Clerk for
assistance she has provided to him as a Member of Council.
CONFIRMING BY -LAW
Resolution #C- 163 -14
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By -law 2014 -042, being a by -law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 7th day of April, 2014; and
THAT the said by -law be approved.
KOWSUFMIM
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C- 164 -14
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Council Member
Yes
No
Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Neal
v/
Councillor Novak
✓
Councillor Partner
✓
Councillor Traill
✓
Councillor Woo
Mayor Foster
The Municipal Clerk declared the motion CARRIED.
MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK
DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS
APRIL 28, 2014
a) Ian Davies — Petition Against Construction of Sidewalk on East Side of
Prestonvale Road (Correspondence Item D - 6)
b) Doug Taylor, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item D - 7)
C) Clint Cole, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item D - 8)
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
April 28, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
March 5 and April 2, 2014 (Copies attached)
1 - 2 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
March 18, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
March 20, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated April 8, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
April 15, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 6 Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
April 10, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated April 15, 2014
(Copy attached)
1 - 8 Minutes of the Clarington Safe Communities Advisory Committee
dated March 20, 2014 (Copy attached)
1 - 9 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO, Regional Municipality of
Durham, writing to the Honourable John Milloy, Government House
Leader and Minister of Government Services, expressing concerns
with several provisions of Bill 179, The Public Sector and MPP
Accountability Act, particularly duplication of activities already in place
at the municipal level; advising that changes seem premature and
disrespectful of municipal autonomy in view of the lack of consultation
on this matter at the Provincial -AMO MOU table; and, suggesting that
the Province refrain from unnecessarily duplicating municipal services.
1 - 10 Debi A. Wilcox, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising Council that on
March 31, 2014, the Town of Whitby adopted the following resolution
pertaining to 2014 Community Waste Events:
I. THAT Council approve Public Works Department co- hosting a
Compost Giveaway event with the Region of Durham on Saturday,
May 3, 2014; and,
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 28, 2014
2. THAT Council approve Public Works Department co- hosting a
Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection event with the
Region of Durham on Saturday, October 4, 2014; and,
3. THAT a copy of Public Works Department Report PW 10 -14,
regarding the "2014 Community Waste Events" be forwarded to the
Region of Durham and the Area Municipalities.
1- 11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communication
advising that the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario,.
announced on April 14, 2014, funding of $29 billion over ten years for
transit in the Greater Toronto and-Hamilton Area (GTHA) and
transportation infrastructure across Ontario through the creation of two
funds - $15 billion for GTHA transit and $14 billion for transportation in
the rest of Ontario to support investments in priority infrastructure
projects across the province such as public transit, roads, bridges and
highways; advising that AMO supports better transit and raised
questions regarding equity for communities outside the GTHA and the
impact of potential revenue tools on residents and community
competitiveness; indicating that the Province is seeking to ensure
transparent revenue allocation for GTHA transit and transportation
infrastructure outside of the region; and, advising that further details
will be announced in the Ontario budget and that AMO will update
members following the May 1 Budget Day.
1 - 12 Gord Geissberger, Coordinator, Marketing & Communications, Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), announcing that on
May 3, 2014, the public is invited to attend a free event at the
Sanderson Tract, part of the north section of Enniskillen Conservation
Area from 9:00 a.m. to noon to help plant over 2,000 native trees in
celebration of Earth Day and to transform a regenerating meadow into
forest habitat for wildlife and enhance water quality; and, requesting
participants to register at www.cloca.com or by calling 905 - 579 -0411,
ext. 142.
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 28, 2014
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Councillor Mac Bain, City of North Bay, Wayne Smith, Chair, 100 Year
Celebration Committee, Board of Funeral Services, and Yves
Berthiaume, Chair, Board of Funeral Services, advising that on May 6,
2014, funeral service in Ontario will celebrate 100 years as a licensed
profession; and, requesting Council to proclaim May 4 to 11, 2014, as
"Funeral Professionals Week" in support of the valued initiatives,
accomplishments and contributions of licensed funeral professionals
throughout the years.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 2 Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language
Association of Ontario (TESL), requesting the week of October 12 to
18, 2014, be proclaimed "English as a Second Language Week" in
Clarington; and, inviting Members of Council to participate in their
annual conference "Integrating Language and Transcending
Boundaries" to be held October 16 to 18, 2014, providing professional
development for educators, administrators, students and volunteers
who work with immigrants, refugees, citizens and visitors making it
possible for them to learn the English language.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 3 Stephen Covey, President, Operation Lifesaver, advising that
Canada's Public — Rail Safety Week will be held from April 28 to
May 4, 2014 to raise rail safety awareness and to highlight the
ongoing commitment of the rail industry, its member companies and
_their employees to make the rail network even safer; and, requesting
that April 28 to May 4, 2014, be proclaimed "Public -Rail Safety Week"
to raise public awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries
and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents
involving trains and citizens.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 28, 2014
D - 4 Dr. Ted Tandan, President - Elect, Ontario Medical Association (OMA),
advising that on May 1, 2014, the OMA will launch a public campaign
to showcase the work of physicians in patient care, research,
education and health system transformation; inviting members of the
public to celebrate Doctors' Day by submitting a thank -you note to
their doctor through www.ontariosdoctors.com or by tweeting
#thanksdoc; providing a Doctors' Day Toolkit with a downloadable
Doctors' Day poster, key messages, sample tweets. and release, fast
facts about doctors and other information; and, requesting that May 1,
2014, be proclaimed "Doctors' Day" to recognize the extraordinary
contributions made by Ontario doctors in the health care system.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 5 Paul Slemon, Hands in Motion, Massage Therapy & Sports Injury
Clinic, requesting permission to stage the 2014 Terry Fox Run on
Sunday, September 14, 2014, and requesting to hang the Terry Fox
Run/Walk banner at the west end of Bowmanville at the bridge;
indicating the five and ten kilometre routes, police and insurance
coverage will not differ from 2013; 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 and north to
Highway #2.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a road
occupancy permit from the Engineering
Services Department and approval to
install banner and to advise Veridian)
D - 6 Amicie Davies forwarding a petition requesting the abandonment of
the construction of a sidewalk along the east side of Prestonvale Road
from Glenabbey Drive to Meadowglade Road as the sidewalk will
cause extra burden to the older community with snow clearing in the
winter and will cause difficulties for homeowners with multiple cars;
expressing concern that the positioning of the sidewalk is planned for
the most part to be constructed through the middle of their front lawns
which is out of proportion to the sidewalks already in place; and.,
advising a precedent has already be set on the east side of
Prestonvale Road north of Glenabbey Drive.
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - April 28, 2014
D - 7 Doug Taylor, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA), expressing
concern that on March 24, 2014, Council received a delegation from
Hydro One in which he feels erroneous information was presented
regarding data stated in the ESR and the Minister of the
Environment's approval of the Clarington Transformer Station;
advising he wishes to clarify this information; and, requesting Council
to adopt a by -law that will support, complement or exceed the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 8 Clint Cole, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA),
writing further to Council's support in approving a $25,000 expenditure
to fund a peer review of the proposed Clarington Transformer Station
to be conducted by Group 360, University of Guelph; advising that
following Hydro One's publicly stated refusal to allow access to the
proposed site for the peer review analysis, the EEA is requesting
Council to grant Group 360 permission to use the Townline Road
allowance property for the peer review; and, indicating that Dr. Cherry
of Group 360 has suggested that the peer review may leverage further
federal and provincial agency funding to develop complete and
thorough scientific analysis of this understudied area of the Oak
Ridges Moraine and supply important information that could be
provided to the Ministry regarding a review of the decision on this site.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 9 The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada,
advising of the proclamation of May 9, 2014, as "National Day of
Honour" to mark the end of Canada's military mission in Afghanistan,
to pay tribute to the fallen, the sacrifices of the wounded, the special
burden borne by military families and to observe a national moment of
silence; encouraging Members of Council to observe a concurrent
moment of silence and to participate in community events to honour
the legacy of these veterans; and, offering assistance and support to
all efforts aimed at making the National Day of Honour an
unprecedented success to this historic occasion.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 10 Roger Anderson, Chair, Durham Regional Police Services Board,
advising that the Durham Regional Police Services Board adopted the
following resolution pertaining to Marihuana for Medical Purposes
Regulations — Police Consultation:
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 28, 2014
"Whereas the federal Government introduced the Marihuana for
Medical Purposes Regulations to establish a system whereby
individuals would access marihuana for medical purposes from
licensed producers;
And whereas the Regulations provide authority for Health Canada to
issue licences to producers of marihuana according to criteria in the
Regulations;
And whereas the Regulations require that an applicant notify the local
police authority of its application to Health Canada to produce
marihuana;
And whereas there exists no requirement in the Regulations or any
formal mechanism for Health Canada to seek or receive input from
local police authorities regarding the viability of the application;
And whereas there is no requirement in the Regulations for Health
Canada to advise local police authorities that a license to produce
marihuana has been issued for a facility within its jurisdiction;
And whereas the Regulations may impose additional workload on the
police to track notifications and conduct background investigations in
the absence of formal consultation by Health Canada on licence
applications;
And whereas the presence of a marihuana production facility in a local
community raises community safety concerns;
And whereas the views of local police should be a factor in
considering whether a licence should be granted or extended;
Therefore be it resolved that the Durham Regional Police Services
Board request that the Ministry of Health implement a formal process
to consult with local police authorities prior to granting or extending a
licence to produce marihuana and to advise police authorities that a
licence has been issued in its jurisdiction;
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - April 28, 2014
And be it further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Big
12 Police Services Boards in Ontario, the Ontario Association of
Police Services Boards, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Canadian Association
of Police Governance, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Durham Regional Council
and local municipal councils, and local MPs and MPPs."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 11 Denise Jamal, Manager, Public Affairs, Hydro One Networks Inc.,
advising Hydro One is preparing for construction of the Clarington
Transformer Station later this spring and is moving forward to
establish a Community Liaison .Committee (CLC) to assist the project
team in disseminating and exchanging information about the general
design and engineering of the project, scheduling of construction
activities, reporting on results of monitoring relative to the project and
addressing any issues or concerns raised by members of the
Committee; indicating that Hydro One will hold an initial CLC meeting
in mid -June and will invite representation and participation from a
broad range of agencies and groups having environmental,
agricultural, infrastructure, cultural and business interests in the
project, including a delegate from the Enniskillen Environmental
Association and First Nations; requesting that Council appoint one or
two staff, possibly from Planning, Engineering or Transportation and
that the Mayor, Ward One Councillor and Regional Councillor Wards
One and Two be ex- officio members of the Committee; and,
requesting the Municipality's co- operation in posting meeting dates
and locations in the Events Calendar on the municipal website. Hydro
One has requested names and contact information for municipal staff
representatives be forwarded by May 23, 2014 to Carrie -Lynn
Ognibene at Community. Relations(a,HydroOne.com.
(Motion for Direction)
CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 5, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
1.1
Meeting Room 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers - Fayer, Chair
Shea -Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Tim Hick
Councillor Partner
Andrea Horgan attended until 7:07 p.m.
Absent: Sally Barrie
Julie Michalejko -Earle
Also Present: Fred Horvath, Director of Operations
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by S.L. Latchford, seconded by Andrea Horgan
THAT the minutes of the meeting of February 5, 2014 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. PRESENTATION
(a) Fred Horvath, Director of Operations — Portable Stage
Fred Horvath, Director of Operations advised the Committee that the
Municipality has partnered with the Visual Arts Centre, the Rotary Club of
Bowmanville and the Orono Fair Board and applied for Trillium funding in
the amount $99,000 for the purchase of a portable stage which will be
provided for various special events throughout the Municipality. The stage
will include a lift to provide accessible access. He expects to hear next
week as to the outcome of the application: Should the application be
successful, part of the process will be to strike an evaluation committee to
review the proposals received and Mr. Horvath would like to have
representation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee on this
committee. It is anticipated that the evaluation committee will meet one
day at the end of April.
The Committee thanked Mr. Horvath for his presentation.
Later in the meeting, it was determined that Shea Lea Latchford and
Tim Hick would represent the Accessibility Advisory Committee on the
evaluation committee.
Clarington Accessibility - 2 - March 5, 2014
Advisory Committee
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Special Needs Athletics Canada — Build the Dream — Accessible Outdoor
Sports Field
At their last meeting, the Committee received a presentation from Special
Needs Athletics Canada (SNAC) regarding an accessible outdoor sports
field. The Municipal Clerk advised that the organization has determined
that they will not proceed with the project.
(b) Scent -Free Policy
The Municipal Clerk advised that Council previously approved a Fragrance
Free policy for recreational facilities (Report CSD- 003 -10) and it has been
determined that this program will be expanded into the Municipal
Administrative Centre. Signage will be placed throughout the building in
the very near future.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Accessible Election Policies and Procedures
The draft Accessible Election Policies and Procedures were distributed
and the Municipal Clerk reviewed the actions being taken for the municipal
election in October 2014 to address accessibility issues. The Committee
was requested to review the document prior to the next meeting and bring
forward any comments or concerns at that time.
(b) Forum on Abilities
Mayor Foster, Sylvia Jaspers -Fayer and Dave Lawson, Bowmanville
Creek Anglers Association, will be the guests on "Forum on Abilities" (a
Rogers TV show highlighting accessibility in the community) tomorrow
evening, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. The main topic of the show will be the
accessible fish platform that has been constructed on Bowmanville Creek.
5. REGIONAL UPDATE
There were no items of business under the section of the agenda.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) National Accessibility Awareness Week
Council has approved the proclamation of National Accessibility
Awareness Week, June 1 — 7, 2014. This item will be included on the next
agenda to discuss ideas to celebrate the week.
Clarington Accessibility - 3 - March 5, 2014
Advisory Committee
(b) Dewey's Cafe
Councillor Hooper and Councillor Partner attended the grand re- opening of
Dewey's Cafe today. The cafe, which is located in the Bowmanville
Branch of the Clarington Library, offers employment opportunities for
clients of Community Living. These employees are using the experience
gained here as a stepping stone to gain other employment opportunities in
the community.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
April 2, 2014 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 2, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
Meeting Room 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers - Fayer, Chair
Shea -Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Tim Hick
Councillor Partner
Absent: Sally Barrie
Julie Michalejko -Earle
Andrea Horgan
Also Present: Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by S.L. Latchford, seconded by T. Hick
THAT the minutes of the meeting of March 5, 2014 be approved.
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2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Accessible Election Policies and Procedures
The draft Accessible Election Policies and Procedures were discussed and
questions of the committee members were responded to. An explanation
of the accessible equipment was, provided and discussion ensued with
respect to some locations which may require additional signage to better
indicate the access route.
The policy was approved by the Committee, as presented.
(b) National Accessibility Awareness Week
In recognition of National Accessibility Awareness Week, the possibility of
having a presentation on accessible communities at the June 2, 2014
Council meeting was discussed. The Municipal Clerk will contact Marshall
Holman to determine if he may be interested in making such a
presentation.
Clarington Accessibility - 2 - April 2, 2014
Advisory Committee
3.
liI
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Changing Minds, Changing Lives Presentation
The Municipal Clerk distributed an invitation from Terry Clayton, Mayor,
Township of Brock, to attend "Changing Minds, Changing Lives ", a
presentation that educates community groups on using sport as a vehicle
for the rehabilitation and reintegration of persons with a physical disability
into the community and onto the playing field. The presentation is being
held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Cannington Community Centre
Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(b) Forum on Abilities
Mayor Foster, Sylvia Jaspers -Fayer and Dave Lawson, Bowmanville
Creek Anglers Association appeared as guests on "Forum on Abilities" (a
Rogers TV show highlighting accessibility in the community) March 6, at
6:30 p.m. The main topic of the show was the accessible fish platform that
has been constructed on Bowmanville Creek.
REGIONAL UPDATE
There were no items of business under the section of the agenda.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) FishAbility
It was suggested that the organization FishAbility be contacted and
requested to make a delegation at a future meeting to advise the
Committee of their program.
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
May 7, 2014 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
Clarington Accessibility - 3 - April 2, 2014
Advisory Committee
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by T. Hick, seconded by Councillor Partner
THAT the meeting adjourn.
"CARRIED"
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Chair
Secretary
Municipality oLClari11 lop
Minutes of Meeting — Tuesday March 18, 2014
(Not yet approved by committee)
In Attendance — Gord Lee, Chair Larry Burke, Mice -Chair
Carol Little, Shea -Lea Latchford, Gord Blaker, Jay Summers, Gary Oliver,
Re nets — .Councillors Woo & Partner, Arena Manager, Bryan Wiltshire
1. Call to Order — 7:12 P.M.
Kristin Blaker was in attendance to make a presentation to the board for hosting a new web -site for the
arena. Difficulties with our former web -site host necessitated a change. After the presentation and
discussion, the following direction was brought forward.
Motion # 14 -007 was proposed: THAT: The $750.00 set -up fee and a $60.00 annual hosting fee be
approved. And, Ms. Blaker proceed with our web -site construction. Follow -up by the board to take place
to insure the domain name: Newcastle Memorial Arena .ca was still available and not owned by the
former host.
Moved by: Gary Oliver
CARRIED
Seconded by: Larry Burke
The chair advised there was a letter on file from our previous host, pertaining to our ownership of the
web -site name. He would get a copy to forward to Kristin.
Motion # 14 -008 was also proposed: THAT: A $50.00 optional annual fee be added to the rink -board
advertisers for a link on our web -site. Should they not want to participate, their annual rink board fee
remain at $300.00 for 2014.
Moved by: Jay Summers Seconded by: Shea -Lea Latchford
CARRIED
2. Adoption ofMinutes —
Motion # 14 -009 was proposed: THAT: The minutes of February 11, 2014 are approved as presented,
with no changes or corrections.
Moved by: Gord Blaker Seconded by: Carol Little
CARRIED
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3. Arena Manner's Report
In Bryan's absence, the chair advised: Only one team was remaining in the Ontario Finals and they were
currently tied at one game each. Eight teams had been confirmed for our year -end "Hockey for Heart"
Tournament and the Herman Valckx Memorial Volunteer Appreciation Day. Theresa Valckx and all 4
adult children will be in attendance: Justin; coaching one of the teams and the girls will be here for the
skate. Bryan was most grateful for the help and support he received from Kythe Baldwin getting the
tournament together. Our board member, Gord Blaker offered some of his time to referee some of the
games, as well. All the ice activity ends on April 6`", and then the transition to dry floor, Lacrosse and
Ball Hockey. Preliminary floor schedules for both leagues were in Bryan's hands. The Viper Ball Hockey
program was on hold until they cleared up their arrears from last fall - $792.26.
4. Financial Report - As of the 171 of February our receivables were $69,290.38 — 52%
current and 42% over 30 days. One problem account, as mentioned above, from summer
Ball Hockey which we have been receiving payments on. Revenue for the same period,
YTD. 2014 = $82,851.86 — 25% of budget forecast. The chair also advised: Our short-
term GIC of $30,210.00 had been re- invested for 90 days at 1.5 %.
5. New ]Business — Discussions tools place regarding the overall results and operation of the
snack bar. Sales have diminished from a high of $38,000.00 in 2009 to just under
$28,000.00 in 2013 — a 30% decrease over 4 years. Most everyone, particularly adults
arrive at the arena with a beverage and some type of food product. The drive - through fast
food concept is predominant. Our major sales source comes from kids purchasing candy,
chocolate bars, Slushie, soft drinks and chips. With minimum wages heading to $11.00
plus, per hour this year, we have a need to re- evaluate staffing the snack bar and /or, even
keeping it open. It was suggested that the members take some time and bring forward
some suggestions and we will table discussions and suggestions for our June meeting.
Gary Oliver offered to take an active role in the operation of the snack bar for a period of
time in the fall to get it operating more efficiently.
,Further discussions took place on the general over -all condition of the building and
nightly closing procedures. The chair advised he would take this up with Bryan. Gord
Blaker offered to do a general inspection of areas of concern. There is a need for Bryan to
get his staff working on daily preventative maintenance projects and make sure lights,
fans and the heat is turned down nightly, when they close the building.
6. Adiournment — Motion # 14 -010 was proposed: THAT: The meeting is adjourned.
Moved by: Shea -Lea Latchford Seconded by: Gord Lee
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GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
1 -.3
March 20, 2014
FA 02/14
1. Welcome and Call to Order
The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Wendy Partner, Vice -Chair - Municipality of Clarington
Ray Benns - Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Mark Lovshin - Township of Hamilton
John Fallis - Township of Cavan Monaghan
Miriam Mutton - Town of Cobourg
Mary Lou Ellis - Municipality of Port Hope
Linda Thompson - Municipality of Port Hope
Willie Woo - Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO /Secretary- Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Director, Watershed Services
Greg Wells, Manager, Planning and Regulations
Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician
Members of the public
ABSENT WITH Forrest Rowden, Chair - Town of Cobourg
REGRETS: Heather Stauble - City of Kawartha Lakes
ALSO ABSENT:
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
3. Minutes of Last Meeting
FA 08/14
MOVED BY: Mark Lovshin
SECONDED BY: John Fallis
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the January 16, 2014 meeting.
CARRIED.
Minutes FA 02/14 Page 2
4. Adoption of the Agenda
FA 09/14
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Mary Lou Ellis
John Fallis
THAT the Full Authority adopt the agenda as presented.
CARRIED.
5. Delegations
None
6. Presentations
None
7. Business Arising from Minutes
a) Municipality of Port Hope Municipal Forest Master Plan.
FA 10/14
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Ray Benns
Linda Thompson
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority supports the implementation of the
Municipality of Port Hope Municipal Forest Master Plan through existing GRCA programs
and services, and new programs, should funding become available.
CARRIED.
8. Correspondence
3. Jim Richards, re. Logging Guidelines for the GRCA
4. D. Gayle wood, CAO, Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, letter to the Premier of
Ontario and the Minister of Naturel Resources re. Reinstatement of the Ontario Ranger
Program
FA 11/14
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Willie Woo
THAT correspondence item #3 and #4 be received and filed.
CARRIED.
5. Andrew Brouwer, Director, Legislative Services and Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket
re. Motion - Ontario Junior Ranger Program
Members of the Board asked for information on the how other Conservation Authorities
were approaching this request.
Minutes FA 02/14
FA 12/14
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Mark Lovshin
THAT the Full Authority defer this piece of correspondence until the next meeting.
CARRIED.
9. Applications under Ontario Regulation 168/06:
Permits approved by Executive:
FA 13/14
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Mary Lou Ellis
THAT the Full Authority receive the permits for information.
CARRIED.
10. Committee Reports:
None.
11. New Business:
a) Enforcement of Regulation 105
Page 3
Miriam Mutton brought forward her concerns that the staff report contained statements
that breached the confidentiality of the Town of Cobourg. She asked if staff had been in
touch with the Town. The CAO /Secretary- Treasurer responded that Councillor Sherwin,
Stephen Peacock and Mayor Brocanier of the Town of Cobourg, have all contacted her
stating that there was no breach in confidentiality. The CAO /Secretary- Treasurer further
stated that the staff report had been circulated to the Town at the time it was written.
FA 14/14
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Linda Thompson
Willie Woo
THAT Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority contract Kawartha Guard Services to
enforce Section 29 regulations in Cobourg Conservation Area for a period of 5 months at
which time the situation will be reviewed.
A recorded vote was requested.
Ray Benns
Yes
Mary Lou Ellis
Yes
John Fallis
Yes
Mark Lovshin
Yes
Miriam Mutton
No
Linda Thompson
Yes
Willie Woo
Yes
Minutes FA 02/14 Page 4
Wendy Partner Yes
CARRIED.
12. Other Business
a) Strategic Plan Update
FA 15/14
MOVED BY: Willie Woo
SECONDED BY: Mark Lovshin
THAT the Full Authority endorse the draft Strategic Plan to be forwarded to the
interviewed stakeholders for comment.
CARRIED.
b) Miriam Mutton asked about the 401 widening and the involvement of the Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority. Staff responded that to date, involvement had been
limited but expect to become more involved with storm water management and the
culvert replacement.
Miriam also asked the staff about the feeding of the birds issue in the Town of Cobourg.
She stated that council is working on developing a policy. Staff responded they are
working with the Town following the Canadian Wildlife Services guidelines which does
discourage feeding of wildlife during all times.
Miriam asked about the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) stepping back from
the agreements with Conservation Authorities. Staff reported that as of November 25,
2013 there are no longer agreements. Staff further stated that a working group has been
set up. Conservation Ontario and DFO are working on a draft Memorandum of
Understanding between the two organizations.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. on a motion by Linda Thompson.
7:m 7
CAO /SECRETARY- TREASURER
Draft minutes — Not vet approved by Committee
NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD TUESDAY APRIL 8, 2014
7:OOPM
Present: (Voting) Michael Goleski
Karin Murphy
Kate Potter
Suzanne Land
Bonnie Seto
Regrets:
1. Agenda
Additions
Milkweed planting
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Acceptance of Agenda
Brian Reid (Chair)
Leo Blindenbach
Geoff James
Councillor Corinna Traill
Jim Cleland
Melanie McArthur
MOVED: by Geoff James SECONDED by Leo Blindenbach
THAT: the agenda for April 8, 2014 be accepted
2. Minutes of January 28, 2014
Approval of Minutes
MOVED: by Kate Potter SECONDED by Councillor Corinna Traill
THAT: the minutes of January 28th be approved.
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SWNA April 2014 Minutes 2
3. Items/Updates
SWNA Photo Contest
Flyers for the 2014 Photo contest are posted on the Clarington web -site and SWNA
blog. Laminated flyers have also been post on site and at various locations around the
SWNA.
Ten submissions have been received to date. The deadline for submissions is May 5 at
4:OOPM. The Opening ceremony for the exhibition will take place at the VAC on May
15 at 7:OOPM.
Newcastle Leash Free Park
A public Open House was held on February 19 at the Newcastle Library to obtain input
from Newcastle residents about the need for a future leash free park in Newcastle.
One of the potential locations presented at the Open House was in the N/E comer, of the
SWNA, just north of the hydro corridor on Toronto Street.
Two other sites were also identified as possible locations for the leash free park. The
overwhelming preference from the comments received was that a location in the future
Newcastle Community Park adjacent to the Newcastle Aquatic Centre would be the best
location. Only four comment sheets supporting the Toronto Street location were
submitted.
A report to Council will be prepared with the findings of the Open House. Based on the
comments received from the public the Newcastle Community Park site will be the
location recommended by staff.
OPG sponsored planting May 3
OPG sponsors a Boy Scouts planting event annually. Typically 350 -700 bare root trees
are planted during the event. OPG contacted the municipality looking for a suitable
location for this year's event scheduled for Saturday May 3. The SWNA committee
suggested that more trees could be planted to enhance the buffer between Toronto Road
and the Wilmot Meadow.
The planting event will probably begin at 9:OOAM. OPG will be'contacted to firm up
the details of the event and the committee will be notified by e- mail..
Carbon Farmer proposal
The municipality has been contacted by a private company called the Carbon Farmer
about the possibility of planting trees at the SWNA. The company plants trees on behalf
of individuals and corporations for carbon offsets. The Carbon Farmer plants the trees
and maintains them for two years until they are established. They plant small re-
forestation size native trees.
SWNTTA April 2014 Minutes
The committee agreed that creating a buffer of trees between the Wilmot Community
and the Lake Meadow would be a good addition to the SWNA. A sketch of the location
has been sent to the Carbon Farmer for consideration. If they choose to go ahead with
the project it would likely be in the spring of 2015.
Tree Clearing on SWNA Trails
The ice storm in December has left many downed trees at the SWNA; some are still
blocking the trails. The Operations Department may get assistance from the Fire
Department to clear trees off paths. Operations have been notified that there are several
locations were trees have fallen over trails that should be cleared.
Great Lakes Guardian Fund application
The committee was notified that latest application to the GLGF to construct a limestone
trail on the Toronto Street side was not approved. It was the second application
submitted for the project.
Milkweed planting project
Brian Reid suggested the committee investigate planting milkweed to enhance butterfly
habitat at the SWNA. Peter Windolf will investigate the availability and costs to
purchase milkweed and other butterfly friendly plants for the May meeting. If funding
is found for the planting it could be incorporated into a butterfly themed event in the
late summer or fall at the SWNA. Kate Potter will investigate a possible funding
opportunity through her contacts at Weyerhaeuser.,
2014 Scavenger Hunt
The committee previously agreed to hold a fall Scavenger Hunt in 2014. The committee
discussed the merits of making the Scavenger Hunt part of the Newcastle Fall Festival.
Brian Reid will follow up with his contacts to see if that is feasible.
5. Motion to Adjourn
MOVED: by Kate Potter SECONDED by Geoff James THAT: the meeting be
adjourned.
Adjournment: 8:00 P.M.
Next Meeting: Monday May 5, 7:OOPM Room IA
Note; the May meeting is not on our regularly scheduled date in
order to judge the photo contest submissions.
Notes prepared by: P. Windolf
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES NO. 3
AUTHORITY MEETING
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 5:00 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA 1 -5
AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM
Present: P. Perkins, Chair
P. Rodrigues, Vice Chair
J. Aker
B. Chapman
L. Coe
S. Collier
L. Corrigan
J. Drunun
R. Hooper
T.D. Marimpietri
D. Mitchell
J. Neal
M. Novak
C. Traill
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer
H. Brooks, Director, Watershed Planning & Natural Heritage
C. Darling, Director, Development Review & Regulation
G. Geissberger, Marketing & Cormnunications Coordinator
P. Lowe, Director, Watershed Stewardship &Community Outreach
P. Sisson, Director, Engineering & Field Operations
G. SooChan, Director, Groundwater
M. Stauffer, Administrative Assistant /Recording Secretary
Excused: R. Catulli, Director, Corporate Services
D. Hope, Land Management & Operations Supervisor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5 :00 p.m.
DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained - NONE
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Res. #31 Moved by L. Coe
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT the Authority minutes of February 27, 2014 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
Res. #32 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT the Board adopt a Consent Agenda.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & REGULATION
(1) Staff Report #5205 -14 (Schedule 4 -1 to 4 -2)
Re: Applications for Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to
Shorelines and Watercourses — Febniary 1 to March 31, 2013
Res. #33 Moved by J. Dnunm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT staff report 5205 -14 be received for information.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES NO.3 —April 15, 2014
(2) Staff Report #5206 -14 (Schedule 4 -3 to 4 -4)
Re: 2014 Provincial Policy Statement
Res. #34 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT Staff Report 5206 -14 be received for information.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, WATERSHED PLANNING & NATURAL HERITAGE
(1) Staff Report #5203 -14 (Schedule 5 -1)
Showcasing CLOCA's Natural Heritage & Watershed Work & Expertise
Res. #35 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT Staff Report #5203 -14 be received for information.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES
(1) Staff Report #5208 -14 (Schedule 6 -1 to 6 -3)
Solar Application at CLOCA Office
Res. #36 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT Staff Report #5208 -14 be received for information; and,
THAT the net revenue of $6,936.85 front generation be returned to the reserve for working capitah
CARRIED
(2) Staff Report #5209 -14 (Schedule 6 -4)
Draft 2013 Audited Financial Statements (previously circzdated to members /staff only)
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Res. #37 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT the Auditor's Letter to the Board and Management letter be received; and,
THAT the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 be approved as presented:
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING AND FIELD OPERATIONS
(1) Staff Report #5210 -14 (Schedule H -1 to H -2)
Audley Woods Tract — Municipal Easement
Res. #38 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
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THAT Staff Report #5210 -14 be received for information; and,
THAT CLOCA staff be authorized to proceed with the dedication of land and granting of easements for the
Audley Woods Tract.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES NO. 3 — April 15, 2014 Page 3
CORRESPONDENCE
(1) Barb Boysen/Ed Patchell (Forest Gene Conservation Association) (Schedule 3 -1 to 3 -3)
Asian Long -horned Beetle in Mississauga
D. Mitchell commented on the seriousness of this issue. Discussion ensued. Chair Perkins noted that she would prepare a letter
asking for intervention from Federal and Provincial governments and extend the communication to Conservation Ontario, The Region
and Municipalities for their support.
Res. 939 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT the above correspondence item be received for information; and,
THAT CLOCA support be communicated to The Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Good
Canada, The Hon. Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health and Dr. Bruce Archibald, President, Canadian Food
Inspection Agency.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, WATERSHED PLANNING & NATURAL HERITAGE
(2) Staff Report #5204 -14 (Schedule 5 -2 to 5 -8)
New Development Review Service - Assessing Need for Federal Fishery Review
P. Rodrigues made an inquiry. H. Brooks answered questions. Discussion ensued.
Res. #40 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT Staff Report #5204 -14 be received;
THAT Staff provide Qualified Environ in en tal Professional services to proponents to assess the need for andlor
request DFO review;
THAT the proposed fees for Authority Service and Programs, as ouflined in ATTACHMENT B to this report, be
adopted and added to the 2014 CLOCA Fee Schedule effective May 1, 2014; and,
THAT the Authority's Policy and Procedural Document be revised to reflect this new service.
CARRIED
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
(1) Staff Report #5207 -14 (Schedule 7 -1 to 7 -4)
Gill Tract Land Acquisition
Res. #41 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by T.D. Marimpietri
THAT the CLOCA Board of Directors approve the acquisition of the Gill Tract, being Part Lot 7, Concession 6,
Municipality of Clarington, 123 + / -; and,
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to provide a grant of $225,000 froin the Land Conservation and
Protection Reserve Fund towards the cost of same.
R. Powell advised members of the discussion at the Durham Region Finance & Administration Committee earlier on April 15, 2014.
Discussion ensued.
AMENDMENT Moved by B. Chapman
Seconded by S. Collier
THAT the CLOCA Board of Directors approve the acquisition of the Gill Tract, being Part Lot 7, Concession 6,
Municipality of Clarington, 124.5 acres + / -; and,
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to provide a grant of $415, 000 from the Land Conservation and
Protection Reserve Fund towards the cost of same.
RES. #41 CARRIED, AS AMENDED
ADJOURNMENT
Res. #42 Moved by S. Collier
Seconded by M. Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Schedule H -1 of April 15, 2014
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DATE: April 14, 2014
FILE: LARB2
S.R.: 5210 -14 APPROVED BY C.A.
MEMO TO: Chair and Members, CLOCA Board of Directors
FROM: Perry Sisson, Director, Engineering and Field Operations
SUBJECT: Audley Woods Tract — Municipal Easement
The Audley Woods Tract was an acquisition project of CLOCA in 1997. The area contains woodlands and core
habitats within the Iroquois Beach physiographic feature. The adjacent lands are proceeding as an estate lot
subdivision (Forest Creek Estates) as shown on the attached figures. Blocks 20 and 23 of the subdivision
contain a small watercourse and associated floodplain that extends from CLOCA lands. These Blocks total
about 0.3, hectares, and are to be dedicated to CLOCA. In addition, the City of Pickering has requested 8 meter
wide easements on both sides of Forest Creek Crescent at the watercourse to allow the'City to conduct
maintenance for the watercourse culvert.
With the Boards approval, staff will work through the process of acquiring the creek block and granting
easements to the City of Pickering.
RECOMMENDATION.
THAT.Staff Report #5210 -14 be received for information; and,
THAT CLOCA staff be authorized to proceed with the dedication of land and granting of easements for the
Audley Woods Tract.
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AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of CLARINGTON MEETING
THURSDAY, April 1011, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
REGRETS:
John Cartwright
Don Rickard
Les Caswell
Mary Ann Found
Brenda Metcalf
Ted Watson
Eric Bowman
Tom Barrie, Jenni Knox, Mark Bragg, Councillor Partner
STAFF: Lisa Backus (on behalf of Faye Langmaid)
GUESTS: Regrets — Susan Chan, Native Pollinator Program
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Ted welcomed all to the meeting, reminded them that Lisa Backus was acting staff liaison in.
Faye's absence.
Adoption of Agenda
014 -07 Moved by Les Caswell, seconded by Don Rickard
"That the Agenda for April 10, 2014 be adopted as modified by changing
the future tour location from "Port Colborne" to "Colborne."
CARRIED
Approval of Minutes _
014 -08 Moved by Don Rickard, seconded by Eric Bowman
"That the minutes of the March 13th, 2014 meeting be approved" :
CARRIED
Presentation: Presentation by Susan. Chan to :be rescheduled.
Business Arising from Minutes
Sustainability /Benchmarks — subcommittee members attended the Sustainability
Committee meeting March 20, 2014. A good discussion was had. Measuring
sustainability in agriculture is difficult, you can measure any number of things, compare
yield between years, number of building permits, land that is put into or taken out of
production, land that it tile drained to increase productivity. Perhaps one of the better
`measurables' is the large re- investments in land and production that are being made
such as Algoma (apples), the Metcalfs (dairy, chicken), the Selbys (cash crops) and
Wilmot Orchards (tender fruit, blueberries and value added).
Some members questioned the need for agriculture `measurables' and whether or not
what was determined as a measurable, if it would truly be a measure of Sustainability,
or a measure of something more quantifiable like land area, dollar value etc.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington April 10th, 2014
CBOT Agricultural Summit - March 18th, 2014. Over 60 people in attendance.
Observations include more than half of the attendees were not farmers, lots of people
still talking after the event wrapped up. Good that the summit didn't focus only on
commodities.
Correspondence and Council Referrals - None
Region's Greenbelt Review — One-item Ted overlooked, but will submit is regarding
buffers. Buffers need to permanent. Pesticides etc., are so volatile there needs to
separation not only from residential areas and natural heritage features but may also
need them between agricultural operations. Still time to make comments if anyone is
interested.
Liaison Reports
DAAC — Discussed CA's agricultural permits information packager Changes were made
as requested. Most of discussion was regarding Greenbelt review.
DRFA — Thanks to all the volunteers, for Farm Connections. Mayor Foster, Councillors
Hooper and Novak in attendance. Approx. 1200 people attended the Open House.
Moving forward, Preston Transport agreed for a trailer to be `wrapped' to
advertise Durham Farm Connections. All commodities will be displayed as well
as the branding logo and the website; this is `made possible through Trillium
Funding.
DRFA. Next meeting to be held April 14 at, the Sunderland Co -op.
A roundtable discussion by several DRFA members, based on questions
provided was videotaped by Metroland Publishing to air at a later date.
Planning for Farm Connections Gala at Royal Ashburn is ongoing.
CBOT- CBOT considering hosting an open forum to discuss Sustainability in the near
future. CBOT is encouraged,to be a sponsor of Farm Connections Gala, multiple
sponsorship levels are available.
Other Business
Mary Ann and Eric are attending the Farm and Food Cares Conference on Sustainable
Food and Farming April 15th, will report back.
Toronto Board of Trade noted that food processing is one of the items politicians should
be talking about. Localized food processing is certainly supported, but we need to be
aware that the larger federal processors (i.e. Pork) are in financial difficulties. Given
that we export more than we consume, this is a concern. Is there a way to attract these
businesses to Clarington?
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington April 10th, 2014
Future Agendas
• Tom to report on agriculture in Turkey
• Tour of the EFW (fall).
• Tour the Colbourne value -added site once it is completely up and running.
• Susan Chan, Native Pollinators to be rescheduled.
John moved to Adjourn
Next Meeting The May meeting will at OPG's new offices so that a tour of the mock -up
reactor could occur, the tour would begin at 7:00p.m.. Ken Hall, Enbridge will be the
speaker has been invited to address the compensation provided to farmers along the
route and the improvements they have made to' monitoring, maintenance of the lines,
emergency measures planning.
To get to OPG office take the Courtice exit off the 401 and proceed east along South
Service Road to Osborne Road, go south on Osborne Road to Energy Drive.
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington April 10th, 2014
CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting
April 15, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Reesor Tenzin Gyaltsan Angela Tibbles
Councillor Hooper Karin Murphy Victor Suppan
Bonnie Seto (7:45) Tracey Ali Joseph Earle
REGRETS: Ruth Goff (Ex- officio), Kim Vaneyk (ex- officio),
STAFF: Faye Langmaid
Angela Tibbles welcomed all to the meeting.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST- None declared.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
14.11 Moved by Ron Hooper, seconded by Joseph Earle,
THAT the agenda be adopted.
"CARRIED"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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14.12 Moved by David Reesor, seconded by Tracey Ali
THAT the minutes of the Meeting of March 18, 2014 be accepted.
"CARRIED"
Vic provided a presentation on the history of windows (glass making) and how the age
of windows can be determined by various factors (number of panes, size etc.) Sketches
of window types, shutters and fixtures were distributed. Vic was fascinated by the 20
pane window at 210 King Avenue as it is unusual and would have been made from the
older windows in the original part of the house.
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BUSINESS ARISING
210 King Avenue West — The process that is required for an amendment is essentially
the drafting of a new By -law under the 2005 Heritage Act and the subsequent repeal of
the existing designation. This requires that the bylaw be written in a different format
than previous by -law and the features noted as distinctive must relate back to the
overall Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. Bert Duclos from the Ministry
of Tourism, Culture and Sport (our heritage consultant at the Ministry) has reviewed the
draft and provided suggestions. The draft Schedule A was reviewed with the Thornes,
who requested that the application be treated as a new application, with features
included if it were a new application. Typically in new applications interior features are
only listed if they are spectacular, related to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest and if the owner wishes them to be included. In this case the owners do not
wish to have the interior features included. Committee had a long and fulsome
discussion on the process, the architectural features, the care, maintenance and work
that Mr. and Mrs Thorne have put into their property.
14.13 Moved by Vic Suppan, seconded by Dave Reesor
THAT the CHC have worked with the owners of 210 King Avenue West to
recommend to Council a new designating by -law meeting the requirements of the
2005 Ontario Heritage Act as presented in Schedule A (attachment 1) and that
Council also be requested to repeal By -law 95 -30.
Camp 30- Jury Lands Foundation formation -The foundation is meeting this weekend to
continue their work on setting out a vision for the Jury lands and also drafting the by-
laws for incorporation as a non - profit, charitable organization. These by -laws must
comply with Canada Revenue Agency regulations.
Ontario Heritage Trust Awards — Nominations for 2014 are due September 30. Faye
has approached Charles Taws about nominating Susan Laing, a long -term volunteer at
the Museum. Bonnie provided a write up about Ron Allread which was shared with the
group and will need some additional work. Faye distributed a handout on the criteria
and who has been nominated in the past. Additional discussion on this item will be
included on an agenda for future meetings.
Provincial Plaque — As a follow -up on the suggestion of a provincial plaque for the
Walbridge House, Faye contacted O.H.T to determine the cost of the plaque as the
application form indicates that there has to be a contribution by the applicant. The cost
of the provincial plaques is approximately $17,500 and O.H.T. requires at least $5,000
from the applicant. In addition the applicant is to assist with the ceremony and other in-
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kind works (such as installation). The permission of the owner is also required. No
further action on this item will be taken at this time.
Information Sheet "benefits" — Please provide comments on this sheet that is to be used
when visiting designated property owner to Faye by April 30 and she will have them
finalized.
Designated Property Owners Outreach — the list of designated properties, addresses
and owners was distributed to all. The list was reviewed and a member of the CHC
assigned to each property to make a visit. The purpose of the visit is to thank the
owner, inform them of the website, salvage opportunities, heritage incentive grants, and
obtain their contact information if they wish to be contacted about the committees'
ongoing work and projects.
Heritage Incentive Grant — Notice went out to all designated property owners about the
Heritage Incentive Grant in the Heritage Week letter in early February, and a couple of
applications have been received. Due date is this week. Committee members were
asked to pass this on to any other potential applicants and encourage them to apply
quickly. Faye will report on the recipients at the next meeting.
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 — Meeting is March 19, Karin Murphy provided a report on the closing of
Main Street for the culvert replacement. Next meeting is in October.
ACO, Clarington Branch — Getting ready for Doors Open on June 14th. They will have a
booth at Maplefest to promote the Doors Open event. The provincial organization has a
new logo that is to be used by all the member agencies, this is what the local branch
has been using anyway so does not affect their promotion.
Newcastle Village and District Historical Society ( NVDHS) — No update. NVDHS is
meeting April 22 and will provide a replacement representative.
Clarington Museums and Archives — The current display at the Museum with the
historical photographs has been very well received. In addition there is a short video
clip that is also Worthwhile viewing. All are encouraged to visit the show. New member
appointed Olinda Cassimiro.
Heritage Week Workinq Group — The Working Group held their wrap -up meeting on
March 20. Angela Tibbles report is attachment 2.
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
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erected to hold the materials until it is decided what will be done with the roof. The
Operations Dept. is working on a proposal for a new roof.
CORRESPONDENCE and COUNCIL REFERRAL
2014 Ontario Heritage Conference — Cornwall on May 23 -25, 2014. At this point no one
has indicated an interest in attending. Any member who does attend and wishes to be
reimbursed should bring their expenses request to the next meeting.
PROJECT REPORTS
Inventory Photos — Karin and David have been taking photos of the ice storm damage
as it relates to designated buildings.
Barn Project — Methodology was shared at the last meeting. Kim and Jane will be
starting up visits again this next week.
NEW BUSINESS
14.14 Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Tracey Ali
THAT St. George's Anglican Church,-250 Mill Street South, Newcastle proposal
to change the protective covering of the tiffany stained glass window on the south
end of the sanctuary under a Heritage Incentive Grant be approved as a minor
alteration.
"CARRIED"
14.15 Moved by Tenzin Gyaltsan seconded by Karin Murphy
THAT a gift card for $50 be purchased from Gather for Kristy Kilbourne as a
thank you from the Committee for her work with the group over the past year and
a half.
David Reesor moved the meeting be adjourned.
Next meeting: May 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at Clarington Municipal Offices
Attachments
Attachment 1 — Schedule A for 210 King Avenue
Attachment 2 — Heritage Week Wrap -up Report
4 Page
TO BY -LAW NO.
Description of Property
SCHEDULE `A"
"The Hollows ", 210 King Avenue West in Part Lot 29, Concession 2, former Village of
Newcastle. The Hollows is a 2- storey structure found on the north side of King Avenue West
(also known as the King's Highway 2). The frame building incorporates elements from separate
periods of the 19th century and is comprised of an older portion in the rear and later addition and
porch on the front, closest to the road.
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest .
The property's design and physical cultural heritage value lies in it being an excellent example
representative of Upper Canada vernacular style architecture which includes the practice of
building the house on an axis with a gable end forming the front facade. The building also
incorporates elements of an early trend -in Edwardian Classicism including its box -like massing,
full two - storeys tall, largely devoid of exterior ornament with the exception of its generous
verandahs, classical columns, and chunky railing. Also of note on the interior of the house are:
the staircase leading to the kitchen and the original pine flooring, early examples typical of a
farmhouse kitchen; the main wooden staircase which displays a high degree of craftsmanship;
and the fireplace surrounds and mantles with built in cast and copper burning units, a unique
example of a construction method.
The property's cultural heritage value lies in its association with prominent early settlers and
residents of Newcastle Village and Clarke Township. The property which accommodates the
building was part of a Crown grant to Captain John McGill, a high- ranking government official
and personal friend and associate of John Graves Simcoe. McGill sold the lot in question in
1801 to Robert Baldwin, one of the first settlers of Clarke Township. Robert Baldwin was also
connected to Governor Simcoe. Baldwin was appointed by Simcoe as the Lieutenant of
Durham County (1804- 1807). This officiartitle and role was Governor Simcoe's attempt to
promote aristocracy, which met with disapproval by the Home Government and was soon
abandoned.
The oldest section of the frame house was built around 1830, at a time when that part of the
village was known as Crandell's Corners. Very few houses in Newcastle Village of this age
remain. The two -story portion of the building and porch at the front were a later addition
constructed by a Newcastle carpenter named Poole in the early 1900s. The house was known
as "The Hollows" and owned by Major David Bennett, who ran an antique business and resided
there for many years.
The property's contextual cultural heritage value lies in its importance in defining, maintaining or
supporting the character of the area as a gateway feature in the Foster Creek Valley as you
enter /exit Historic Downtown Newcastle.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Key attributes of the structure that reflect its values as an example of Upper Canada vernacular
style and Edwardian Classicism include:
The frame facade;
- The two storey L- shaped verandah and verandah rails;
Material and location of the 2 over 2 sash windows and storms;
The two 20 paned windows and large paned windows;
Material and location of the two main wooden doors, one from the 1830s portion and one
from the 1900s portion
Key attributes of the structure that reflect its value in defining the character of the historic west
entrance to Newcastle Village include:
- Its location in the valley of the Foster Creek on the former Danforth Road (now Highway
2) at the western extent of the village
Heritage Week 2014 Working Group
Report to C.H.0 April 15, 2014
The group met on Thursday, March 20 to review the various activities held during
Heritage Week 2014. Representatives from the Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario(Clarington), A Gift of Art, Bowmanville Museum and Archives, Clarington
Heritage Committee, Clarington Older Adults Association, Newcastle Village District
Historical Society, Visual Arts Centre and Planning Services staff were in attendance.
Bowmanville B.I.A: A number of local merchants again supported the week by
displaying Heritage Week posters.
Bowmanville Museum and Archives: On Monday February 17`h, the Sarah Jane
Williams Centre welcomed thirty five families to its Make your Own Family Tree and
Family Crest event..
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario: On Wednesday February 19`h, A.C.O. Clarington
hosted a Film Night in the Municipal Administrative Centre. The documentary " "Hitler's
Canadians" was shown, followed by a presentation on Camp 30. The evening was well
received with thirty -five people in attendance.
Clarington Heritage Committee: C.H.0 hosted two films nights at the M.A.C; Tuesday
February 18`h and Thursday February 20`h. The first evening featured "Childhood Lost ",
a documentary on Canada's Home Children, followed by guest speaker Sandra Joyce of
the Ontario Chapter of British Home Children's Advocacy and Research Association. On
February 201h, "Orono, the Way we Were" was re- shown, followed by a short
presentation from Durham East 4H. There were thirty -five attendees on February 181h and
twenty -five on February 201h
Prizes remaining from Heritage Week 2013 were distributed at all four film events.
The Banner was erected across Highway 2 by Veridian at the beginning of February, but
fell victim to very high winds on February 23`d
Books were sold at C.O.A.A with a total of $70. generated
C.H.0 organized the participation of Maple the Cow and Aggie the Calf at the Library's
Winter Wonderlearn on February 18`h
Letters were again prepared and circulated to all owners of designated heritage
properties, thanking them for their stewardship and providing details of Heritage Week
activities, the Municipal Grant Program and the possibility of future salvage
opportunities.
The Barn Book project was highlighted with a photographic art installation, displayed on
the Library Mezzanine throughout February.
For the first time, Heritage Week informational material was prepared and distributed to
area schools.
Clarington Older Adults Association: C.O.A.A hosted four major events to mark
Heritage Week. The week began on Saturday February 15 with a dinner featuring Sandy
Hawley as Guest Speaker. On Tuesday, a Rural Roots Luncheon was organised, with
food donated by area farms, and local farmers acting as cooks and servers. The ever -
popular Geneology session was held, and the week closed with a Barn Dance featuring
live music and Maple the Cow. All events were very popular and well - attended.
Newcastle Village and District Historical Society On Sunday February 16th the
NVDHS held a screening of short films on the history of Newcastle at the Newcastle
Community Hall. A presentation on pioneer farms, techniques and equipment was also
presented and the Museum room was open. The Abandoned Cemeteries Committee
participated with a photographic display of Farm Burial Plots. Thirty -three people
attended.
A Gift of Art: On February 17 A Gift of Art offered Children's Art activities, and later
in the week featured a personal history writing workshop, and an afternoon of local
history stories.
Visual Arts Centre: V.A.C. collaborated with the Clarington Heritage Committee to
facilitate an exhibit of the work of local artist and farmer Eric Bowman. These works
were on display in the M.A.C. main floor hallway and area below the Council Chambers
throughout February.
Publicity and Promotion:
The considerable time and effort put into publicity and promotion enjoyed varying
degrees of success. Posters, save - the -date cards and Film Night flyers were widely
distributed, and the Website again showed a significant increase in traffic during January
and early February. All aspects of the municipality's social media and electronic
messaging were utilised, and intergroup social media promotion improved over 2013.
Heritage Week was included in Clarington's Community Calendar, Visitor Guide and
mobile app. Radio KX 96 again gave coverage to Heritage Week, and there was also
good support from Orono Weekly Times ( two articles) photo op and two articles in
Clarington This Week. SNAP included Heritage Week events on its website and
published a photo taken at the NVDHS event.
Fundraising/Donations
A Grant in the amount of $2500 was received from Ontario Power Generation. These
funds helped defray costs from the Film Nights, Maple the Cow, Art displays and rental
of the Newcastle Community Hall. Kettle Corn and Cider for the film nights were
donated by the Knox Pumpkin Farm and Geissbergers Farmhouse Cider respectively.
Approximately $50 was collected in donations at the film nights.
Conclusions:
Overall, members were satisfied that Heritage Week had again achieved its prime
objective — that of raising public awareness of the importance of local Heritage. It was -
agreed that the theme concept had been very beneficial.
However, there was consensus that bad weather had undoubtedly played a part in keeping
attendance low at some events. It was unanimously agreed to move Clarington Heritage
Week to the spring or early summer, when a much greater variety of events could be
offered. Staff will review the municipal calendar and a date will be chosen to avoid
conflicts with other major events.
Next Meeting: The next meeting will be Thursday, October 23rd 2014.
CLARINGTON SAFE COMMUNITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 20, 2014, 3:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Chris Newman, Firehouse Youth Centre, Chair
Rolf Kluem, Durham Regional Police Services, Vice -Chair
Gord Weir, Director of Emergency Services, Vice -Chair
Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement
Mayor Adrian Foster
Councillor Ron Hooper
Lisa Dafos, Ontario Power Generation
Maria Perrino, John Howard Society
Marten Wind, Durham Regional Police Services
Rev. John Wildeboer, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Michelle Chambers, Clerk's Department
1. MINUTES
Moved by R. Kluem, seconded by G. Weir
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2014 be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by G. Weir
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 20, 2014 be approved.
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
(a) Graffiti Strategic Planning
Mayor Foster advised he wanted to bring this item back to the agenda to discuss
and confirm that we had a plan on the.issue moving forward. Veridian has
provided contact numbers and email addresses to address graffiti complaints
related to their equipment. Discussion ensued regarding possible strategies for
dealing with this issue including whether or not this is something the committee
would like to address. The following items were discussed:
• The possibility of having an annual clean up
• Informing the community about issue with graffiti in Clarington and providing
information on the website and in the form of handouts
• Clarington forwarding complaints received about graffiti to the appropriate
W.
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agencies
• Addressing graffiti issues later on in the year to avoid overlapping events as
currently there are many spring clean up events scheduled
• Contacting Veridian and other agencies with community boxes and obtaining
the paint codes to match the paint and assist with painting over the graffiti
• Durham Regional Police advised the graffiti report was prepared and Courtice
is an area that is in need of monitoring
• Graffiti concerns and mischief have reduced since the report
• Durham Regional Police will focus on areas of concern including Emily Stowe
P.S. and Dr. G. J. MacGillivray P.S.
• Continuing with sending the message to the community regarding issues with
graffiti
• Sending information to the schools and asking that they circulate to the
students and parents
• Creating a "hotline" to report incidents of graffiti to the Municipality
• Creating incentives for residents
• Having sandwich board signs regarding graffiti placed within the Municipality
• Wrapping the boxes on the streets to avoid graffiti
Rev. John Wildeboer advised his church has approximately 100 volunteers that
would like to be involved in a community clean up and were hoping to do this on
April 26th, 2014.
The Valleys 2000 is having an event on April 26th, 2014 at the Bowmanville
Creek and a discussion took place regarding the possibility of the volunteers of
the Rehoboth Christian Reform Church having a community cleanup in the
morning and joining the Valleys 2000 event afterwards. Mayor Foster has a
meeting with Valleys 2000 and will discuss this with them and advise.
The Clarington Safe Communities advertisement for graffiti was distributed.
Moved by G. Weir, seconded by L. Creamer
THAT the Safe Communities Advertisement be distributed to local schools,
businesses and on social media.
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3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Safe Communities of Pickering and Ajax (SCOPA) Mandate and Resources
The website for Safe Communities of Pickering and Ajax was reviewed along
with the list of programs and initiatives they have available. A discussion took
place regarding possibility of Clarington developing one or two subcommittees,
comprised of members of the community and focusing on areas of importance
and what is valuable to the community. Further ideas were discussed, as
follows:
• Crime Prevention subcommittee and the creation of an information booklet
to educate the community
• How to outreach to the community and locate citizens that are looking for
a way to help out within the community
• Support these sub groups in hopes they will take on initiatives and provide
them with the necessary resources
• Contacting Neighbourhood and Road Watch and provide them with
information to distribute
• Focus on specific areas of concern and collect resources and information
materials to have these available through various social media outlets
• Establish a process where the public can obtain information on the areas
of concern
(b) Safe Communities Canada Designation
Chris Newman discussed the future possibility. of a Safe Communities Canadian
Designation. The Parachute Canada Website contains information on Safe
Communities Committees with a Canada wide designation. The website
contains a checklist of steps that need to be taken to achieve this designation.
This designation is a future possibility and can be used to address the issues that
are important to the Municipality of Clarington. This topic can be discussed at
the next meeting.
(c) Social Media
Patti Barrie confirmed that Jen Cooke, Manager, Communications and Tourism,
is willing to update the Municipalities Facebook page and blog and has
suggested using the Municipality's existing pages as opposed to creating
separate pages. She will require information to be forwarded to her for inclusion.
It was discussed to have the Safe Communities Advertisement posted to the
Municipalities Facebook and Twitter accounts and possibly creating specific
hashtags for graffiti and Safe Communities that would provided links to
information material.
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(d) Street Hockey
Mayor Foster advised it has been brought to his attention that some of the
residents of Clarington have concerns regarding the danger of children playing
hockey on the street and the residents are requesting this situation be monitored.
There was discussion regarding how this issue will be handled and Durham
Regional Police will enforce as per the Highway Traffic Act, a person cannot
impede roadways. The areas of concerns with be monitored and they will
provide suggestions and alternatives to playing hockey in the street.
(e) Trending Report
Inspector Kluem advised of the following:
• The incidents regarding the destruction of rural mail boxes are being
investigated and monitored
• Overall mischief incidents are trending downwards and calls have significantly
reduced
• There has been an increase is accidents due to poor weather conditions
• Suspects have been identified in the Boots and Hearts ticket scheme and this
will be released in the media shortly
• Durham Regional Police is increasing road enforcement in school and high
traffic areas
• Construction for the new police building is well underway and will be a
significant addition to the Clarington area
4. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Mayor Foster thanked Patti Barrie for her involvement with the committee and
wished her well in her retirement.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on April 17, 2014, in Meeting Room 1A
at 3:00 p.m.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by L. Creamer, seconded by G. Weir
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
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The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Chris Newman, Chair
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 28, 2014
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD- 013 -14 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for March, 2014
(b) FND- 007 -14 Annual Commodity Hedging Report — 2013
(c) FND- 008 -14 Annual Leasing Report — 2013
2. DELEGATION OF VALERIE CRANMER, VALERIE CRANMER & ASSOCIATES
INC., REGARDING PROPOSED SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY REPUBLIC LIVE
INC.
THAT the Committee agree, in principle, with the use of a portion of the unopened
road allowance, subject to the consideration of the following during the site plan
approval process:
• That the road be upgraded by widening to accommodate two lanes of traffic
south of Regional Road 20 to the existing farm gate (gravel and gated);
• That the requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan be
met; and
• That the unopened road allowance only be used during the 2014 concert
and subsequent measures be taken to return the road allowance to its
existing condition; and
THAT the unopened road allowance remain gated until such time as remediated to
the satisfaction of the Engineering Services Department.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379
Report #1 - 2 - April 28, 2014
3. TO CONSTRUCT
LANEWAY
AN LC13O RETAIL STORE AND AN INTER - PARCEL
APPLICANT: COURTYARD PROPERTY INVESTMENTS INC.
THAT Report PSD- 021 -14 be received;
THAT the Zoning By -law application submitted by Courtyard Property Investments
Inc., to permit the construction of an LOBO retail store, continue to be processed
and that a subsequent report be prepared for Council's consideration at the
April 28, 2014 Council meeting; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 021 -14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT AN AGGREGATE PIT EXPANSION
WITHIN PART LOT 15, CONCESSION 1, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF
MANVERS, CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES,
APPLICANT: VICDOM SAND AND GRAVEL (ONTARIO) LTD.
THAT Report PSD- 022 -14 be received;
THAT the City of Kawartha Lakes be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has
no objections to the approval of the Rezoning application submitted by VicDom
Sand and Gravel (Ontario) Ltd., provided that:
i. the recommendations contained with the technical reports are
implemented;
ii. the applicant confirms their willingness to incorporate vegetative
screening with native species within the extraction setback area,
including the land containing berms as outlined in Section 4; and
iii. the Planting Plan be circulated to the Municipality of Clarington for
comment;
THAT a copy of Report PSD- 022 -14 be forwarded to the City of Kawartha Lakes
Planning Department; and
THAT any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
5. 2014 COMMUNITY GRANT REQUESTS
THAT Report CSD- 006 -14 be received;
THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests; and
THAT all grant applicants listed in Report CSD- 006 -14 be advised of Council's
decision.
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6. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATORY OF ONTARIO CLARINGTON BRANCH
THAT Grant Application #14 -01, Architectural Conservatory of Ontario Clarington
Branch, be approved in the amount of $3,000.00.
7. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #14 -02, Newcastle Village & District Historical Society, be
approved in the amount of $1,500.00.
8. BOWMANVILLE ALLOTMENT GARDENS
THAT Grant Application #14 -03, Bowmanville Allotment Gardens, be approved in
the amount of $500.00.
9. BOWMANVILLE ECOLOGY GARDEN
THAT Grant Application #14 -04, Bowmanville Ecology Garden, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
10. BOWMANVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #14 -05, Bowmanville Horticultural Society, be approved in
the amount of $500.00.
11. NEWCASTLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #14 -06, Newcastle Horticultural Society, be approved in
the amount of $500.00.
12. ORONO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #14 -07, Orono Horticultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
13. FRIENDS OF THE FAREWELL BLACK CREEKS
THAT Grant Application #14 -08, Friends of the Farewell Black Creeks, be denied.
14: NEWCASTLE BIA (CANADA DAY)
THAT Grant Application #14 -09, Newcastle BIA (Canada Day), be denied.
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15.. NEWCASTLE BIA (HARVEST FESTIVAL)
THAT Grant Application #14 -10, Newcastle BIA (Harvest Festival), be approved in
the amount of $2,500.00.
16. BROWNSDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #14 -11, Brownsdale Community Centre, be approved in
the amount of $3,000.00.
17. HAMPTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
THAT Grant Application #14 -12, Hampton Community Association, be approved in
the amount of $3,000.00.
18. KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #14 -13, Kendal Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $3,000.00.
19. NEWTONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #14 -14, Newtonville Community Centre, be approved in
the amount of $3,000.00.
20. ORONO TOWN HALL
THAT Grant Application #14 -15, Orono Town Hall, be approved in the amount of
$3,000.00.
21. SOLINA COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #14 -16, Solina Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $3,000.00.
22. TYRONE COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #14 -17, Tyrone Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $3,000.00.
23. BOWMANVILLE FIGURE SKATING CLUB
THAT Grant Application #14 -18, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club, be approved in
the amount of $1,500.00.
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24. BEECH STREET THEATRE COMPANY
THAT Grant Application #14 -19, Beech Street Theatre Company, be approved in
the amount of $2,000.00.
25. THE DRIFTWOOD THEATRE COMPANY
THAT Grant Application #14 -20, The Driftwood Theatre Company, be approved in
the amount of $1,000.00.
26. NEWCASTLE ART SHOW INC.
THAT Grant Application #14 -21, Newcastle Art Show Inc., be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
27. LAKESHORE NEW HORIZONS BAND
THAT Grant Application #14 -22, Lakeshore New Horizons Band, be approved in
the amount of $750.00.
28. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CONCERTS
THAT Grant Application #14 -23, Newcastle Village Concerts, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
29. SOPER VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
THAT Grant Application #14 -24, Soper Valley Model Railroad Association, be
approved in the amount of $750.00.
30. BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF CLARINGTON
THAT Grant Application #14 -26, Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington, be
approved in the amount of $5,000.00.
M. CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL — SCHOOL COUNCIL
THAT Grant Application #14 -27, Central Public School — School Council, be
approved in the amount of $2,500.00.
32. WAVERLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL — SCHOOL COUNCIL
THAT Grant Application #14 -28, Waverly Public School — School Council, be
approved in the amount of $1,000.00; and
THAT this community grant be a one -time grant.
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33. DISTRESS CENTRE DURHAM
April 28, 2014
THAT Grant Application #14 -29, Distress Centre Durham, be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
34. FEED THE NEED DURHAM
THAT Grant Application #14 -30, Feed the Need Durham, be denied.
35. HOME BASE DURHAM
THAT Grant Application #14 -31, Home Base Durham, be approved in the amount
of $2,500.00.
36. LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF PETERBOROUGH
THAT Grant Application #14 -32, Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough,
be approved in the amount of $2,000.00.
37. THE CUP
THAT Grant Application #14 -33, The Cup, be received for information.
38. THE GATHERING PLACE
THAT Grant Application #14 -34, The Gathering Place, be approved in the amount
of $4,000.00.
39. BETHESDA CEMETERY BOARD
THAT Grant Application #14 -25, Bethesda Cemetery Board, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
40. COURTICE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT $500.00 be set aside for a community grant to the Courtice Horticultural
Society, pending submission of a completed community grant application.
41. PURCHASE OF PRE -BUILT PUMPER TRUCK
THAT-Report COD - 003 -14 be received;
THAT the Purchasing Manager be authorized to negotiate the purchase price of a
Pumper Truck with selected respondents to an Expression of Interest and issue a
purchase order to complete the transaction; and
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THAT an information report to Council be provided summarizing the results of the
Request for the Expressions of Interest and the negotiated purchase of the
selected unit.
42. CO- OPERATIVE TENDER T257 -2014, SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF GASOLINE
AND DIESEL FUEL
THAT Report COD - 004 -14 be received;
THAT Suncor Energy Products Partnership, Mississauga, Ontario with an
approximate annual value of $454,818.97 (net of HST Rebate), being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications, be awarded
the Municipality of Clarington requirements for Co- operative Tender T257 -2014
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel for a three year term; and
THAT funding be provided from the current year's respective departments
Operating Fleet Budgets.
43. PRE - AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN (PAP) FOR TAXES
THAT Report FND- 009 -14 be received; and
THAT the by -law attached as Attachment "B" to Report FND- 009 -14, to amend
By -Law 2007 -209, be enacted.
44. REQUEST FOR REPORT — POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ON FILMING IN
CLARINGTON
THAT the CAO be directed to prepare a report. regarding policies and procedures
respecting filming in Clarington.
45. COTTAGES ON THE WEST BEACH OF PORT DARLINGTON
REQUEST FOR LEASE EXTENSIONS
THAT Report LGL- 005 -14 be received;
THAT the term of the leases between the Municipality and the owners of the seven
remaining cottages on the West Beach of Port Darlington be extended until
December 31, 2018;
THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute lease extension
agreements on the same terms and conditions as the existing leases save and
except for the term and the requirement to remove personal property prior to
December 31, 2015;
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THAT further extensions to the leases be considered annually as part of the Capital
Budget process commencing with the 2018 Capital Budget; and
THAT the owners of the cottages be advised of Council's decision.
I
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: COUNCIL
Date:
Report#:
Subject:
April 28, 2014
Addendum to
PSD- 021 -14
Resolution #:
File #: ZBA 2014 -0005
By -law #:
TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN LCBO RETAIL STORE
APPLICANT: COURTYARD PROPERTY INVESTMENTS INC.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
THAT Addendum to Report PSD- 021 -14 be received;
2. THAT the Zoning By -law application, submitted by Courtyard Property Investments Inc.
to permit the construction of an LCBO retail store, be approved with a 'Holding (H)
Symbol' as contained in Attachment 3 to Addendum to Report PSD- 021 -14;
3. THAT a by -law be forwarded to Council to lift the 'Holding (H) Symbol' at such time as
the requirements contained in Section 3.9 of the Addendum to Report PSD- 021 -14 have
been completed to the satisfaction of the Directors of Planning Services and the
Director of Engineering Services;
4. THAT the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and the
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of the Addendum to
Report PSD- 021 -14 and Council's decision; and
5. THAT all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD- 021 -14 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
David Urome, MCIP, RPP nklin Wu,
Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
PW /DC /sn
April 22, 2014
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE ON L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379
REPORT NO.: ADDENDUM TO PSD- 021 -14 PAGE 2
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
1.1 The operation of a "beer, liquor and wine outlet ", such as the proposed LCBO retail
store, is already permitted on the northern portion of the subject site. This application is
for the following items:
• To permit the east wall of the LCBO to be located along Darlington Boulevard;
• To permit the northerly entrance to the property to be located 32 metres (105)
from the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Darlington Boulevard;
• To permit the southerly entrance to the property to be located 12 metres (39')
from the property line of the existing residential neighbour at 8 Darlington
Boulevard; and
• To rezone lands near the south end of the site to permit a private, inter - parcel
laneway as well as a portion of the service and delivery area for the proposed
LCBO.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
2.1 Comments received from the public, both prior to and at the Public Meeting, included
the following concerns:
• Traffic congestion on Darlington Boulevard;
• Sufficient on -site parking;
• Alternate locations in Courtice;
• Proximity to a residential area;
• Students using the walkway to Foxhunt Trail;
• The Public Notice Signs were knocked down;
• Loss of existing mature trees.
3. STAFF RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS
3.1 Traffic
The Engineering Services Department has requested that a southbound turn lane be
provided from Highway 2 to the first entrance into the subject site on Darlington
Boulevard. This will prevent traffic congestion in the vicinity of the intersection with
Regional Highway 2.
In addition, to avoid traffic congestion caused by customers parking on Darlington
Boulevard, the Engineering Service Department has advised that the northern portion of
the road will be classified and signed for "No Parking ".
3.2 Parking
The parking spaces that are proposed on the subject site (75) exceed the minimum
number of parking spaces required for the existing and proposed uses by Zoning By -law
84 -63. By merging The Courtyard property with the Swiss Chalet /CIBC property to the
west, the Applicant will provide additional overflow parking opportunities in the
immediate vicinity of both The Courtyard restaurant and the proposed LCBO. The
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entrance to the LCBO is located in the northwest corner of the building to maximize its
ability to readily utilize spaces in the centre of the merged site (see Attachment 2).
Further accommodations proposed by the Applicant (such as directing staff to park in
the underused areas at the back of the site) will maximize customer parking
opportunities at the front of the site.
This will be a busy site and parking will be at a premium in certain periods. There is a
large pool of parking in the general vicinity which would also allow alternative parking
options in the area.
3.3 Alternate Locations in Courtice
There were two delegates that offered alternate fully - serviced sites. Durham Custom
Homes stated that the LCBO would be much better suited at their site at 1475 and 1485
King Street East). They noted that it could be the lynchpin to move their development
forward in a way that would be mutually beneficial for the Municipality, given its plans for
Tooley Mill Park and Farewell Creek Trail.
While the Durham Custom Homes site may be a better site, the LCBO has chosen the
subject site. The municipal interest is for the "planned function" for the area as a whole.
The Durham Custom Homes site and the subject site are both within the "Commercial"
designation of the West Gateway Precinct in the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan.
Both sites have zoning that would allow for an LCBO store.
The LCBO conducts detailed evaluations of both markets and sites prior to proceeding
with new store construction. Many sites in Courtice and east Oshawa were considered
by LCBO before a decision was made to select the current site.
Given that there have been no talks in the past year with Durham Custom Homes about
their site, it would appear that the LCBO has determined the subject site is best for their
current needs.
3.4 Proximity to a Residential Area
The proposed LCBO store will be located over 23 metres (75') from the residential
property to the south (8 Darlington Boulevard). The inter - parcel laneway will be located
12 metres (40') from the residential neighbour. Between the proposed LCBO and the
residential neighbour will be a walkway and a landscape buffer. The Site Plan approval
will require a new privacy fence to be constructed near the joint property line of the
LCBO site and all abutting, residential neighbours.
The potential land use impacts on the surrounding residential properties will be
mitigated. The Site Plan application will include an evaluation of noise, privacy and
excessive lighting in accordance with standard municipal practice.
3.5 Walkway to Foxhunt Trail
The principal of S.T. Worden Public School (1462 Nash Road) has advised staff that
students in the residential areas south of Regional Highway 2 have access to school
bus service. Despite this fact, several students do choose to walk or bike to school and
some of those will use the existing pedestrian walkway from Foxhunt Trail to Darlington
Boulevard. Therefore, the construction of the relocated pedestrian walkway, further
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south on the same site, should be completed and open to the public prior to the removal
of the existing walkway.
In addition, in subsequent discussions with the applicant, they advised that a north -
south walkway could not be accommodated because of the loss of parking spaces. As
an alternative, the applicant offered to construct the sidewalk on Darlington Boulevard
from the east -west walkway to Highway 2.
3.6 Public Notice Signs
An inspection by Staff revealed that both Public Notice Signs had been knocked down
since first being erected on March 21St, 2014 (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). It is unclear
whether the signs came down due to weather, mischief or improper installation.
However, it does not appear that there was malicious intent to prevent public notification
of this, application. The Applicant has been advised to re- install the signs which was
done.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
3.7 Existina Trees
Several mature trees will be removed from this site to accommodate the proposed
LCBO store. This includes trees along Darlington Boulevard and at the south end of the
property near the residential neighbours. As previously noted, a new landscape buffer
and a privacy fence will be constructed beside the residential neighbours. During the
Site Plan review process, staff will work with the Applicant to ensure that an appropriate
number and type of trees are planted in this area which meet or exceed the Municipal
Landscape Design Guidelines.
3.8 Store Size
To clarify a point that was stated by the Applicant's solicitor during the Public Meeting
on April 14th, the Bowmanville LCBO has a gross floor area of 1,316 m2 (14,167 ft2)
which is over 40% larger than the proposed Courtice LCBO which will have a gross floor
area of 929 m2 (10,000 ft2).
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FIGURE 2
Bowmanville LCBO from Green Road, viewed facing southwest.
3.9 It is Staff's opinion that the issues raised before and during the Public Meeting can be
satisfactorily addressed and /or mitigated as part of the Site Plan review process. In
order to ensure that the key site development issues are implemented prior issuing a
building permit for the construction of the LCBO store, it is recommended that a Holding
(H) Symbol be placed on the property. The conditions for lifting the Holding (H) Symbol
would be an executed site plan agreement that provides for:
a. improvements to Darlington Boulevard to prevent traffic congestion in the vicinity
of its intersection with Regional Highway 2;
b. the construction and maintenance of an inter - parcel laneway, along with the
requisite easements for the other commercial properties within the block;
C. the construction of the relocated pedestrian walkway, connecting the Foxhunt
Trail walkway to Darlington Boulevard to be completed and open to the public
prior to the removal of the existing walkway;
d. arrangements with the Municipality for the construction of a sidewalk connecting
the Foxhunt Trail walkway to Regional Highway 2;
e. LCBO building elevations along Darlington Boulevard to contain horizontal and
vertical articulation similar to the Bowmanville LCBO store; and
f. Grading, servicing and stormwater management plans satisfactory to the
Engineering Services Department.
4. CONCURRENCE
4.1 This report has been reviewed by the Director of Engineering Services, who concurs
with the recommendations.
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5. CONCLUSION
5.1 Approval of the attached Zoning By -law Amendment will permit the construction of an
LCBO retail store as shown on Attachment 2. The corresponding Site Plan amendment
will improve traffic flow and parking efficiency across the subject site and the
neighbouring commercial site to the west. The resulting development will contribute to
and strengthen the position of west Courtice as an active commercial centre.
5.2 It is recommended that the proposed Zoning By -law Amendment (Attachment 3 of
Addendum Report to PSD- 021 -14) be approved with a Holding (H) Symbol.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following
priorities of the Strategic Plan:
X Promoting economic development
Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: Paul Wirch, Planner II, Community Planning & Design Branch
Carlos Salazar, Manager, Community Planning & Design Branch
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - PSD- 021 -14
Attachment 2 - Site Plan showing LCBO Entrance
Attachment 3 - Zoning By -law Amendment
List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
David White, Courtyard Property Investments Inc.
Steven Zakem, lard & Berlis
Tony lezzi, c/o Maria lezzi
Mark Stanisz
Jeff Goldman, Durham Custom Homes
Phyllis Milburn
Don Bergman
John Pavicic
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ATTACHMENT 1
TO ADDENDUM TO PSD- 021 -14
REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC MEETING
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: April 14, 2014 Resolution #: By -law #:
Report#: PSD- 021 -14 File #: ZBA 2014 -0005
SUBJECT TO CONSTRUCT AN LCBO RETAIL STORE AND AN INTER- PARCEL
LANEWAY
APPLICANT: COURTYARD PROPERTY INVESTMENTS INC.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD - 021 -14 be received;
2. THAT the Zoning By -law application submitted by Courtyard Property Investments Inc.,
to permit the construction of an LCBO retail store, continue to be processed and that a
subsequent report be prepared; and
3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 021 -14 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Submitted by: SR�L
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Director of Planning Services
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Reviewed by:
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Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE ON L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379
REPORT NO.: PSD- 021 -14 PAGE 2
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
1.1 Applicant: Courtyard Property Investments Inc.
1.2 Proposal: To permit amendments to Zoning By -law 84 -63 sufficient to allow
the construction of a street - related LCBO retail store and an inter - parcel
laneway.
1.3 Area: 6,809 m2 (1.68 ac.)
1.4 Location: 1437 Highway 2 & 4 Darlington Boulevard, Courtice
2. BACKGROUND
2.1 In June of 2003, Council approved the purchase of the southern portion of the lands that
were previously part of the Waltzing Weasel property (PSD- 087 -03). The intent of this
purchase was two -fold:
Create a pedestrian connection between Foxhunt Trail and Darlington Boulevard;
and
Obtain land for the future construction of a rear laneway that would extend from
Darlington Boulevard to Townline Road South.
2.2 On March 4th, 2014, Courtyard Property Investments Inc. (CPI) submitted a Zoning By-
law amendment application for the construction of an LCBO retail store, south of the
existing restaurant, within the rear parking area.
2.3 Since the current property was not of sufficient size to accommodate all of the built and
functional requirements of the proposed LCBO, the Owner approached the Municipality
with an offer to purchase the lands that the Municipality had previously acquired in
2003.
Council has declared the Municipal lands, south of the subject property, as surplus. The
condition attached to that declaration was that those lands continue to accommodate a
pedestrian walkway and an inter - parcel laneway, as was envisioned by the
Municipality's original property acquisition.
A purchase and sale agreement has been reached with the Owner which will relocate
the pedestrian walkway further to the south and result in the construction of their portion
of the inter - parcel laneway.
2.4 The principals of Courtyard Property Investments Inc., through a separate company,
also own the neighbouring property to the west, containing Swiss Chalet, CIBC, et al. In
order to facilitate improved traffic flow and parking efficiency across both sites, it is
proposed to merge these two properties on title. A temporary connection between the
parking areas of the two properties has already been constructed.
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2.5 A few of the reports that were submitted in support of this application include:
• A Planning Rationale Report; and
• A Parking Study.
A summary of these reports is included in Section 7 of PSD- 021 -14.
3. LAND CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING USES
3.1 The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Regional Highway 2 and
Darlington Boulevard in Courtice. This site is currently occupied by The Courtyard
restaurant at the north, a parking area in the centre of the site and a vacant area at the
south end of the site. Though the subject property fronts onto Regional Highway 2, and
the main entrance to the building faces this road, the vehicular access to the property is
from Darlington Boulevard.
A restaurant was constructed and has continued to operate at this location since 1999;
first as The Waltzing Weasel and now as The Courtyard. -
FIGURE 1
"The Courtyard" restaurant — Viewed facing southeast
3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North - Retail, commercial service and medical office (Shoppers Drug Mart,
commercial strip plaza, Courtice medical building)
South - Low - density residential
East - Fuel bar (Esso) and low- density residential
West - Retail and commercial service (Swiss Chalet, CIBC, Wimpy's, et al.)
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4. PROVINCIAL POLICY
4.1 Provincial Policy Statement 2005 and 2014
The objective of both the 2005 and the 2014 versions of the Provincial Policy Statement
(PPS) is the promotion of efficient land use and development patterns which facilitate
economic growth while protecting both public health and the environment.
One of the stated means of fulfilling the requirements of the PPS is to maintain and
enhance downtowns and mainstreets. Within the Courtice context Regional Highway 2,
between Townline Road and Darlington Boulevard, serves as a mainstreet for the
community.
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4.2 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan)
The policies of the Provincial Growth Plan promote the creation of compact, complete
communities that are transit - supportive and pedestrian - friendly.. Part of the intent of the
Growth Plan is to manage growth in a manner that will optimize existing infrastructure
and support a strong economy. The first priority of growth shall be to seek to intensify
within existing built up areas.
The subject property is located within the Provincially- defined "Built Boundary". The
Growth Plan requires that population and employment growth be directed to built -up
areas of the community to optimize existing land supply and better utilize existing
municipal services.
5. OFFICIAL PLANS
5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject site as "Regional Corridor ".
Lands within this designation are expected to be developed as high- density, mixed -use
areas supporting higher order transit services and pedestrian oriented development.
The long -term density target for "Regional Corridors" is a floor space index (FS I) of 2.5.
While the proposed development will only create an FSI of 0.2, this project will remain
principally in -line with the existing zoning rights for this site.
5.2 Clarington Official Plan — Land Use
The portion of the site on which the LCBO retail store is proposed to be located is
designated "Commercial' within the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan. The long
term goal is for properties within the "Commercial' designation to redevelop into a more
compact form.
The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan was approved by Clarington Council on
January 28, 2013. However, it is not yet in full force and effect since the adoption by
Regional Council has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.
As a result, the majority of the subject site remains designated "Mixed Use Area ", within
the Courtice West Shopping District, and the southernmost portion of the site is
designated "Urban Residential'. The proposed LCBO will be located exclusively within
the "Mixed Use Area" of the site.
6. ZONING BY -LAW
6.1 The subject lands are zoned in Zoning By -law 84 -63 as follows:
"Special Purpose Commercial (C5) ";
"Holding - Special Purpose Commercial ((H)C5) "; and
"Urban Residential Type One (R1) ".
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6.2 The proposed LCBO retail store is permitted on the northern portion of the subject site
which is zoned "C5 ". The southern portion of the site requires an amendment to Zoning
By -law 84 -63 to permit commercial uses. Site specific amendments to the zoning
regulations are required.
7. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND STUDIES
7.1 Planning Rationale Report
The intent of this application, as outlined in the Planning Rationale Report, is to seek
appropriate, site - specific regulations that will accommodate an already permitted, retail
development on the subject site. An LCBO retail store (beer, liquor and wine outlet) is
already permitted within the current "C5" zoning. However, a number of the functional
and built form requirements require modification to accommodate development on this
site.
According to the Owner's Planning Rationale Report, the proposed development will
have four benefits:
1. Move the built form to the street edge on Darlington Boulevard;
2. Improve vehicular access from Darlington Boulevard;
3. Provide a more efficient parking arrangement; and
4. Introduce retail activity onto Darlington Boulevard.
The Planning Report concludes that the construction of an LCBO retail store will
contribute to the development of Courtice as a complete community by expanding on
the range of retail services available to its residents.
7.2 Parking Study.
A Parking Study, prepared in support of this application, reviewed two items related to
the anticipated parking demands resulting from this development.
• The currently experienced parking demands across the subject site and the
neighbouring site to the west; and
• The anticipated parking demands generated by an LCBO retail store.
The Parking Study reported that:
• The existing restaurants and the proposed LCBO will experience slightly offset peak
parking demands;'
• The Courtyard restaurant generates a minimum of 65 vehicles to their site during
weekend meal times;
• Based on winter parking counts, the Swiss Chalet / CIBC site generates as much as
80 vehicles to their site during peak periods;
• For its size, the proposed LCBO is anticipated to generate a maximum of 30 parking
spaces; and
• The total parking supply, across both sites, is 206.
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The Parking Study can be summarized as follows:
Table 1
Property & Use.
Required
Parking
Expected
Parking
The Courtyard
42
65
LCBO
31
30
Swiss Chalet, CIBC, et al.
113
80
TOTAL PARKING NEEDS
186
175
PARKING PROVIDED
206
206
PARKING SURPLUS
20
31
The Parking Study concludes that, following the construction of an LCBO retail store,
parking across both the subject site and the neighbouring site to the west will continue
to meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning By -law.
7.3 Review of the Parking Study
7.3.1 Demand on the Swiss Chalet/CIBC site
Absent from the Parking Study was an acknowledgment that there are still two units
which are vacant within the Swiss Chalet / CIBC site. Should those units be occupied in
the future, and the site fully tenanted, the parking demands will only increase.
Based on past experience and the potential future traffic generation from the vacant
units it is Staff's opinion that the peak parking requirements of the Swiss Chalet / CIBC
site will be at least 113 as required by the Zoning By -law.
7.3.2 Demand on The Courtyard / LCBO site
Based on historical experience, and reinforced by current observations, it is Staff's
opinion that the peak parking requirements of The Courtyard restaurant alone will be at
least 75.
While the LCBO site used in the comparative example was almost 200 m2 (2,150 ft2)
larger than the retail store proposed for Courtice, the comparison site is also located
within 2 kms of another LCBO location. The nearest LCBO to the Courtice site would
be almost 5 kms away in Oshawa. This means that the Courtice store will potentially
serve a larger catchment area and more customers than the comparison store.
Anecdotally, the highest periods for sales at the LCBO are during the Christmas season
and during the summer. The parking analysis done in February would reflect one of the
lower sales periods for the LCBO.
As such, the numbers provided in the Parking Study for anticipated traffic volumes to
the proposed LCBO should be viewed as being minimum traffic numbers rather than
peak traffic numbers. Therefore, it is Staff's opinion that the peak parking requirements
of LCBO will be at least 31.
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8. PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUBMISSIONS
8.1 Public notice was given by mail to each landowner within 120 metres of the subject site
and two public meeting notice signs were installed on the property. The public notice
was also posted on the Municipal website and in the Planning Services electronic
newsletter.
8.2 As of the writing of this report, Staff received three public inquiries. All inquiries
requested further information about the application.
One neighbouring resident expressed support for the application while also sharing the
opinion that the parking at The Courtyard restaurant is always busy and especially in
summer when the patio is open.
Another neighbouring property owner expressed concern about the sufficiency of the
current vehicle stacking requirements on Darlington Boulevard.
9. AGENCY COMMENTS
9.1 Durham Regional Planninq and Economic Development Department
The Regional Planning Department has noted that the Phase 1 and Phase 2
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports, prepared in support of this application,
are more than 18 months old and should be updated (the Phase 1 ESA is 24 months
old and the more detailed Phase 2 ESA is 23 months old). The Regional Planning
Department recommends that a Record of Site Condition (RSC) be submitted to the
Ministry of the Environment and that an Acknowledgement Letter be received
confirming that this site has not been selected for audit.
10. DEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS
10.1 Emergency and Fire Services and Engineering Services
The Emergency Services and the Engineering Services Departments have both
expressed no objection to the proposed applications.
Two new accesses to the site are proposed off Darlington Boulevard. The south access
is to facilitate the future construction of a rear lane from Townline Road to Darlington
Boulevard. The locations of both accesses are acceptable to the Municipality.
The intersection of Darlington Boulevard and Region Highway 2 is signalized. A traffic
study has not been required for this proposal.
10.2 Finance Department
The Finance Department has confirmed that the taxes on the subject property have
been paid up -to -date.
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11. DISCUSSION
11.1 An LCBO store in Courtice will fill a gap in commercial services currently existing and
often expressed by residents.
11.2 Compatibility
At this time, the southern portion of the subject site will retain residential zoning. No
development is presently proposed for that portion of the site. Zoning By -law 84 -63
contains a requirement that a landscape strip or privacy fence must be constructed
between a commercial zone and a residential zone. The intent of this requirement is to
provide a buffer and /or screen between commercial properties and residential
neighbours in order to provide existing or future residents with sufficient privacy and to
mitigate potential noise, light and other intrusive impacts.
The proposed LCBO will be located over 23 metres (75) from the existing residential
neighbour to the south (8 Darlington Boulevard). The buffer between the proposed
LCBO and the residential neighbour will include a landscape buffer and a walkway. In
addition, a new privacy fence will be constructed on the Owner's property.
The potential land use impacts on the surrounding residential properties, will be
mitigated through the site plan review process including noise, privacy and excessive
lighting in accordance with standard municipal practice.
11.3 Urban Design / Built Form
The urban design objectives for the Courtice Main Street have not yet been
implemented in the Zoning By -law. In the interim, all development approvals are
encouraged to conform to these design objectives.
In particular, staff will be seeking the following through the site plan process:
• The eastern facade of the building along Darlington Boulevard include materials and
design elements sufficient to give the appearance of a two - storey massing as
required by the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan;
• The northern and western fagade of the building include significant projections (for
wall sections and pillars) and roofline articulations (for wall sections and towers) to
maximize building character;
• All refuse bins and grease bins, on both the subject site and the abutting site to the
west (which is to be merged with the subject site), are placed inside an existing
building or inside a roofed enclosure to be constructed to match the architectural
design and materials of the proposed and existing buildings respectively;
• A 2.0 metre pedestrian walkway is provided proximal to the south property line and
extends east -west from Darlington Boulevard to the Foxhunt Trail walkway; and
• A 2.0 metre pedestrian walkway is provided along the north -south property line
shared by the subject site and the abutting site to the west to which it is to be
merged.
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Refuse bins located in parking stalls to the south of the Swiss Chalet building
11.4 Inter - parcel Laneway and Pedestrian Walkway to Darlington Boulevard
As stated in Section 2.3 of Report PSD- 021 -14, an inter - parcel laneway will be required
to be constructed as a condition of the purchase of the surplus Municipal lands behind
The Courtyard site.
In addition, the current pedestrian walkway extends from Foxhunt Trail to Darlington
Boulevard through a portion of the subject site which is expected to form the future,
inter - parcel laneway. It remains the Municipality's interest that a pedestrian walkway be
maintained in this area. The construction of the relocated walkway will need to take
place prior to the removal of the existing pedestrian walkway so that a pedestrian
connection remains open and available through the entire construction period.
Existing pedestrian walkway at Darlington Boulevard viewed facing west
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11.5 Vehicular Entrance Requirements along Darlington Boulevard
There are two setback requirements in the Zoning By -law for vehicular entrances that
apply to this site as follows:
i) Setback of a commercial entrance to a residential zone
The proposed southerly entrance will be adjacent to a landscaped boulevard and
pedestrian walkway which will retain its residential zoning at the present time.
The intent of the 7.5 metre setback for commercial driveways from the side yard
lot line of residential zones is to avoid conflicts between the commercial and
residential traffic entering the roadway from abutting properties.
The proposed southerly driveway entrance will be located over 12 metres (39')
from the property line of the existing residential neighbour at 8 Darlington
Boulevard so the intent of the regulation is maintained even if it is technically
adjacent.
ii) Setback of commercial property entrances from intersections
The proposed relocation of the northerly property entrance will place it
approximately 32 m (105') from the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and
Darlington Boulevard. The intent of the setback for commercial driveways from
an intersection is to avoid conflicts between the traffic pulling out of a site and the
traffic passing by a site. The Engineering Services Department have determined
that the proposed entrance will not create a traffic conflict.
11.6 Parking
The parking spaces that are proposed on the subject site (75) exceed the minimum
number of parking spaces required for the existing and proposed uses by Zoning By -law
84 -63. However, due to the location of several high volume businesses and the layout
of the two sites, Staff continue to have concerns that parking needs may exceed the
standard requirements contained in Zoning By -law 84 -63. Staff noted that several
parking spaces are currently unavailable due to accommodation for snow storage and
the placement of refuse bins.
The Parking Study indicates that the restaurants and the LCBO retail store will likely
experience overlapping peak traffic periods in the late afternoon and early evening. The
other businesses within the Swiss Chalet / CIBC site (bank, bakery, home healthcare
retail and dentist) are expected to have their traffic generation more evenly spread
throughout the day and throughout the week.
12. CONCURRENCE — Not applicable
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13. CONCLUSION
13.1 The purpose of Report PSD- 021 -14 is to provide background information for a Public
Meeting under the Planning Act. Staff will continue processing the application including
the preparation of a subsequent report.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable
Staff Contact: Carlos Salazar, Manager, Community Planning & Design Branch
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Key Map
List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
David White, Courtyard Property Investments Inc.
Steven Zakem, Aird & Berlis LLP
Tony lezzi, c/o Maria lezzi
Mark Stanisz
Jeff Goldman, Durham Custom Homes
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY -LAW NO. 2014-
being a By -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By -law 84 -63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington for ZBA 2014 -0005;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
"Section 20.4 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS — SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL
(C5) ZONE is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special
Exception zone 20.4.10 as follows:
20.4.10 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (C5 -10) ZONE
Notwithstanding Sections 3.14, 3.16 e., 3.16 i. i., 3.17 a., 19.3 f. and 19.3 j. ii.
those .lands zoned C5 -10 as shown on the Schedules to this By -law shall be
subject to the following uses and regulations:
a. Where a lot is divided into more than one zone the zone boundary shall
not be interpreted 'to be a lot line as defined herein for the purposes of
'interpreting zone requirements and general provisions of this By -law.
b. Exterior Side Yard 0.3 m (minimum)
5.0 m (maximum)
C. Rear Yard
23 m (minimum)
d. A portion of the required parking for lands zoned C5 -10 may be
accommodated in an abutting C1 zone,
e. No vehicular entrance shall be permitted within 7.5 metres of the side yard
lot line boundary of an abutting property in a Residential.
f. Where the interior side or rear lot line abuts a property within a Residential
Zone:
I. a planting strip adjoining such abutting lot line shall be provided with
a minimum width of 1.5 metres; and
ii. a privacy fence will be provided and designed as a solid barrier of not
less than 1.8 metres in height."
2. Schedule "4" to By -law 84 -63., as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from:
"Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zone" to "Special Purpose Commercial
Exception (C5 -10) Zone'
"(Holding) Special Purpose Commercial ((H)C5) Zone" to "Special Purpose
Commercial Exception (C5 -10) Zone "; and
"Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone" to "Special Purpose Commercial
Exception (C5 -10) Zone"
as illustrated on the attached Schedule "A" hereto.
3.. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By -law.
4. This By -law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to
the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act.
BY -LAW passed in open session this day of 2014.
Adrian Foster, Mayor
Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
This is Schedule "A" to By-law 4
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SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
APRIL 28, 2014
BY -LAWS
2014 -043 Being a By -law to appoint a Municipal Clerk and to amend By -law 2001 -125
2014 -044 Being a By -law to amend By -law 2007 -209, being a by -law to authorize the
establishment of Optional Pre - Authorized Payment Plans for Taxes (Item 43 of
Report #1)
2014 -045 Being a By -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Staff Report #1)
0 MEMO
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council
From: C. Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
Date: April 25,2014
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA -W- APRIL 28, 2014
PRESENTATIONS
b) James Campbell and Craig Ryan, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington and
Ann Marie Harley and Gary Blake, A Gift of Art - Proceeds of the Mayor's
Gala.
(A motion to suspend the Rules of Procedure will be required to add the
Presentation) .
DELEGATIONS
See Final List of Delegations attached.
C. Anne Green ree, CMO
Deputy Clerk.
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cc: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905- 623 -3379 F 905- 623 -6506
FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS
APRIL 28, 2014
a) Ian Davies -- Petition Against Construction of Sidewalk on East Side of
Prestonvale Road (Correspondence Item D - 6)
b) Doug Taylor, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item D - 7).
C) Clint Cole, Member, Enniskillen Environmental Association — Clarington
Transformer Station (Correspondence Item D _ 8)
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MEMO
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council
From: C. Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
Date: April 28, 2014
Subject: COUNCIL AGENDA — APRIL 28, 2014
Please be advised of the following additional information regarding tonight's Council meeting:
DELEGATIONS
David White, on behalf of Courtyard Property Investments Inc., has requested
to address Council concerning Staff Report #1 — To Construct an LCBO Retail
Store and an Inter - Parcel Laneway
(Should Council wish to add the delegation, a motion to suspend the Rules of
Procedure will be required.)
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 8 Please be advised that Councillor Novak intends to introduce the following
motion with respect to Correspondence Item D — 8:
"WHEREAS on March 3, 2014 Council resolved to write to Hydro One and
request that the Enniskillen Environmental Association and their consultant,
Group 360, be allowed access to the proposed Clarington Transformer Site to
perform an independent hydrological study and authorized payment of up to
$25,000 for the study; and
WHEREAS in its delegation to Council on March 24, 2014, Hydro One stated
that it would not allow Group 360 access to its property for such purpose; and
WHEREAS the Enniskillen Environmental Association has now requested that
Council grant Group 360 permission to use a portion of the unopened
Townline Road road allowance in order to undertake an independent analysis
of the potential hydrogeologic impacts of the proposed Clarington
Transformer Station;
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
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WHEREAS Council supports the Association's desire to undertake further
research and is prepared to fund such research to a maximum of $25,000,
provided the work is undertaken outside of the area required for the station
access road in order to avoid the significant additional social, environmental
and financial impacts that would be associated with the relocation of the
access road to a location running west off of Langmaid Road and
WHEREAS the University of Guelph professors Dr. Beth Parker, Dr. Jana
Levison and Dr. John Cherry submitted a proposal dated April 27, 2014
outlining the scope of work for a research project valued at approximately
$150,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
THAT the University of Guelph Group 360 be granted permission to
access that portion of the Townline Road road allowance north of Part
3 on Plan 40R -28285 for the purpose of undertaking an independent
long term groundwater monitoring assessment in the vicinity of the
proposed Clarington Transformer Station generally in accordance with
the terms of reference provided by Dr. Beth Parker dated
April 27,2014;
2. THAT Council provide the University of Guelph a maximum of $25,000
to fund the research undertaken by Group 360 within the road
allowance; and
3. THAT such research be funded with a transfer from the 2013
Donations Account to the Consulting Reserve."
D - 11 The following resolution has been prepared by staff for Council's
consideration with respect to Correspondence Item D —11 concerning Hydro
One Networks Inc. -- Community Liaison Committee for the Clarington
Transformer Station:
"WHEREAS on January 2, 2014 the Minister of Environment issued
conditions of approval of Hydro One's request to proceed with the
construction of the Clarington Transformer as set out in the Environmental
Study; and
WHEREAS condition 5.1 stated "The proponent shall be responsible for the
formation of a Community Liaison Committee, should members of the public
and other parties be interested in participating. The CLC shall be established
by the Proponent within 6 months of the Minister's decision on the Part Il
Order requests for the Project. The CLC shall be established for the
purposes of disseminating and exchanging information and monitoring results
relevant to the project during detailed design and construction, and discussing
any issues or concerns raised by CLC members."; and
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT MEMO
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WHEREAS Hydro One has consistently ignored the advice provided to them
by Clarington staff with regard to engaging the public; and
WHERAS at the March 24, 2014 presentation to Council Hydro One indicated
that detailed design and monitoring plans are essentially complete; and
WHEREAS Hydro One has demonstrated a lack of willingness to work with
the Enniskillen Environmental Association (EEA) denying the request to
provide access and work with the Municipality and EEA co- operatively on a
monitoring plan; and
WHEREAS Council supports open and transparent communication.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That Council request the draft terms of reference, proposed list of
members, role that Ministry of Environment will play and the meeting
format including how the meetings will facilitate public input prior to
making any staff appointments; and
2. That the Ministry of Environment be informed of the Municipality's
concerns with the lack of clarity of the goal /purpose and ability of the
CLC to function productively given Hydro One's past actions."
c: Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer
Department Heads
Clarington Council Presentation
April 28, 2014
Good evening Mr. Mayor and Councillors, my name is Doug Taylor and I am a
member of the Enniskillen Environmental Association. On, behalf of the EEA, we
thank you for your full support in addressing this critical issue with Hydro One
that threatens not only our community but over 250,000 Ontarians and the
integrity of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
I am here to advise you of three complete and utterly misleading statements that
were made to this council and the public by Hydro One presenters, Mr.
McCormack and Mr. Randy Church.
1. 1 have supplied you with two diagrams taken from Hydro One's ESR. These
diagrams were prepared by Mr. Doug Magee, Hydro Environmental
Planner. Mr. McCormack stated that "...hundreds of metres of
impermeable aquitard are present between the station and the water
table."
Please note on the diagrams that from the proposed station, finished grade
elevation (which is 253.01 metres), it is only 8.895 metres to the surface of
the shallow water table that Hydro says is a perched water table. The
concrete pylons required to support the transformers and the containment
system, itself, will be positioned in water and, in some places; the pylons
will actually penetrate this part of the aquifer. We all know the effects of
water and the action of frost in the winter. How safe will this containment
system be under these circumstances?
Also, please note that from the finished station grade, it is only 26.95
metres to the deep water aquifer, According to Mr. McCormack's
statement, at the last meeting, this is supposed to be "hundreds of metres
of aquitard."
2. On page 2.4 of the Stantec report it states, "borehole logs showed sandy
silt as the dominant stratigraphic unit across the project area, which Davies
& Holyish, document 2004 page 27 -5 identifies as Oak Ridge's Sediment
which is a minimum of 20 metres thick at the shallowest point on the
moraine." McCormack stressed New Market Till which is an aquitard. This
soil is not an aquitard.
3. On page 2.5, the available water level data generally indicates a vertical
hydraulic stratification within the project area with downward gradient
within the overburden material. This indicates both a recharge area as well
as a discharge area. McCormack stated the opposite was happening
because of New Market Till.
These are three examples of contradictory information based on Hydro's
documents and Mr. McCormack's statements. In fact, they are an outright
misrepresentation. This is a clear example of what we have experienced since the
beginning of this proposed project. We present information with actual
documentation, and they reply with verbiage and no documentation.
It is evident that Hydro One has received the G360 report, discussed it, but there
is no mention of the G360 report in Minister Bradley's letter of approval. Why
would the MOE purposely ignore a highly reputable professional opinion such as
Dr. Cherry's professional opinion?
The MOE is supposed to be an independent entity which receives data from both
sides. They are then supposed to make educated decisions based on the
documentation presented by both parties. In the case of the Clarington
Transformer Station, the process has failed the people.
Summary
What I have presented tonight is evidence of our allegations. A catastrophe is
going to happen. This station needs to be built in an industrial park location.
Mr. McCormack and Mr. Church stated, in public, that if Hydro causes our well
water to become contaminated, they will "dig us a new well ". If the water is
contaminated, will it make a difference if we have a new well? Mr. Church stated
if one were to drink the water mixed with the cooling oil, it would make a person
sick but wouldn't kill or maim a person. Hydro representative, Ms.Jamal, has
advised the public and the media that it is "cooking oil ". They failed to tell us the
effects of the lead, mercury, and cadmium.
If Hydro causes pollution to the whole moraine, they say they will bring municipal
water to us. This will cost millions of dollars and it will not just happen
automatically. We the people will be forced to prove that the pollution was
caused by Hydro. If we haven't got the money to fight them now, how do we do it
after the water is contaminated?
Mr. Mayor and councillors, given your recent actions and commitment to the
safeguarding of our water source, there must be a way for a municipality to
protect its constituents. There is legitimate, questionable information that has
been presented to MOE by a proponent whose project has been approved based
on this very questionable data and documentation. There must be some form of
recourse available to the public when a project that is this dangerous puts so
many people at risk.
I have one additional piece of information I would like to share. In the ORMCP
under Municipal Implementation, Section (b) "nothing in the plan is intended to
prevent municipalities from adopting official plan policies and zoning by -law
provisions that are more restrictive than the policies of this plan, except where
prohibited by the plan. The Ontario government encourages municipalities to
develop additional policies for the Oak Ridges Moraine that support, compliment,
or exceed the policies of this plan."
In light of what we have proven and the attacks which are taking place on the
Moraine, we respectfully ask that Clarington Council show further support in
protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine and our community by passing a by -law that
will support, complement or exceed the current policies of the ORMCP.
Thank you again for your continued support in addressing this critical issue facing
our community.
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This second attached document is a duplicate of the first two drawings submitted.
I have taken the actual data from the reports supplied by Hydro One and drawn
them onto the original maps. I hope you will take the time to look and read what I
have given to you. In my presentation there will not be enough time for me to
explain what you are looking at.
As stated it is the truth supplied by Hydro One put on the maps from the ESR. The
way they read is the way they should have been presented in the ESR.
A. Is the existing grade elevation- 260 metres?
B. Per EXP report Dated Nov. 7, 2012 average stabilized water table is 1.83
metres.
C. Per Hydro information the proposed cut is to be 7 metres leaving the
finished grade at 253.1 metres, per the supplied ESR drawings.
D. Platform support pylons will penetrate the shallow water table.
E. Transformer concrete containment system will permanently be sitting in
water.
F. Concrete spill containment reservoir will be submersed into water.
We all know what happens to concrete that stays constantly in water and also the
effects of freezing in the winter. How long will it take for the concrete to
deteriorate or crack from constant freezing and thawing. What protection will this
give us the people or even the fresh water supply of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
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