The Clarington Record

Regular Council Meeting

October 28, 2019

Who was there

Present (4): Granville Anderson, A. Foster, Corinna Traill, Margaret Zwart

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (32 motions)

21 carried, 11 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on October 7, 2019, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 1h of the General Government Committee Report, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the delegation of Christine McSorley, Chairperson of the Newcastles of the World Committee, be received; That staff be authorized to send a municipal representative to the Newcastles of the World Conference in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, April 21-29, 2020; That, should the Municipal representative be a staff member, since they will be representing the Municipality of Clarington, the staff person will not be required to use personal vacation time; That the upset limit for expenses related to the travel expenses of the staff person attending the conference be $3,000 CAD; and That funds for this initiative be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund Account # 554-00-000-00000-7400.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation of Wendy Bracken for an additional two minutes.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Correspondence Item 9.1 to 9.7 be approved on consent with the exception of Item 9.3 as follows: 9.1 Memo from the Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Report FND-028-19 Prudent Investor Standard for Municipal Investments – Update and Options Analysis That correspondence Item 9.1 from Memo from the Director of Finance/Treasurer, be
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Correspondence Item 9.3 from Libby Racansky regarding Report PSD-042-19, Applications by BV Courtice Partners LP (Trolleybus Urban Development) for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 151 subdivision - north-west corner of Hancock Rd & Nash Rd, Courtice, be
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 and 10.1.5, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of October 15, 2019, be approved on consent, with the exception of items 5, 7 4, 6, 10, 11, and 1h which was considered earlier in the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the following remaining portions of Report CSD-009-19 be received: “Section 2.4 of Report CSD-009-19 and sections 3.51, 3.55, 3.59 of Attachment 1 to Report CSD-009-19”.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-361-19, for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That paragraph 2 of the foregoing Resolution #C-361-19, be divided.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the By-law attached to Report CLD-021-19, as Attachment 2, to amend the Traffic By-law 2014-059 to: a. increase the parking meter rates from $0.50 to $1.00 (Schedule 5); and b. remove the two-hour free parking (Schedule 6); be approved, effective January 1, 2020; Council Minutes October 28, 2019 Yes (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill Declaration (1) Councillor Hooper
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Lost
That Report CSD-009-19 be received excluding section 2.4 of Report CSD-009-19 and sections 3.51, 3.55, 3.59 of Attachment 1 to Report CSD-009-19; That Council approve the proposed facility program as presented; That Council refer the proposed Phase I project budget of $48,005,300 to the 2020 budget deliberations; That Council authorize staff to complete the application for funding for this project as prescribed in the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program; That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-009-19 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision; and That Staff report back to the October 28, 2019 Council meeting on the cost of adding a wellness/fitness component, amongst other items, in place of the office space of 5,600 square feet.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report CSD-010-19 be received; That Council approve the proposed Land Acknowledgement Statement to be read aloud by the Mayor or designate at the start of public regular and special meetings of Council and its Standing Committees held in the Municipality of Clarington, at civic celebrations, and other official events that are hosted by the Municipality; Council Minutes October 28, 2019 That Council approve the draft By-law (Attachment 1 to Report CSD-010-19) to amend By-law 2015-029, the Procedural By-law, in order to incorporate a Land Acknowledgement Statement at the meetings; That staff be directed to develop a training plan, in collaboration with the Diversity Advisory Committee and representatives of our local Indigenous community, to provide Indigenous cultural awareness for Members of Council and staff; and That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-010-19 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Neal
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That Report FND-028-19 be received; That Staff continue to work with ONE Investment to bring information back to Council related to a new Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and agreements associated with establishing a new Joint Investment Board (JIB) and implementing the Prudent Investor (PI) regime; and That all interested parties listed in Report FND-028-19 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Tabled
That the foregoing Resolution #C-367-19 be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Tabled
That Resolution #CGG-005-19, passed in Closed Session regarding the possible acquisition of lands, be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report of October 22, 2019, be approved on consent, with the exception of items 8 and 3.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Report PSD-048-19 be received; and That funding for an air quality expert be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That the Council recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report PSD-043-19 be received; That the proposed application for Rezoning ZBA 2019-0016 continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-043-19, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Confidential Report LGL-014-19 - Camp 30 Option Agreement be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Referred
That Report PSD-041-19 - Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 – Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan, be lifted from the table.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the matter of Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 – Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan, be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Referred
That the following resolution from the Region of Durham, regarding Provincial Policy Statement Review, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: That Report #2019-P-42 of the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development be endorsed as Durham Region’s response to the Environmental Registry’s posting (ERO #019-0279) for the Provincial Policy Statement Review – Proposed Policies, including the following recommendations: i) That, for clarification purposes, the term “Provincial Interest” be defined in the PPS, or that a reference to section 2 of the Planning Act be included; ii) That a policy be included in Policy 1.1.1 that encourages the preparation and implementation of community energy plans as a component of planning for healthy, liveable and safe communities; iii) That the term “market-based” in Policy 1.1.1.(6) be revised to “market informed” to better reflect the provincial policy-led planning system, and the Region’s long-term planning objectives that support the provision of affordable and supportive housing, while encouraging a more compact urban form that is sensitive to local conditions; iv) That the Province be requested to either release an updated Land Needs Assessment guidance document, or confirm the existing draft document, to help the Region advance Envision Durham, the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review; v) That the PPS continue to use the word “shall” in policies 1.1.3.6, 1.1.3.7 and 1.6.7.2 to assist with the implementation of orderly and seq
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Agenda Item 13.3 from Emma West, Bousfields Inc. be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2019-057 to 2019-059: 14.1 By-law 2019-057 - Being a By-law to govern the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, its General Government Committee, its Planning and Development Committee, and Special Committees 14.2 By-law 2019-058 - Being a By-law to Amend By-law 2005-109, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Clarington 14.3 By-law 2019-059 - Being a By-law to Amend Municipal Street Names in the Municipality of Clarington ; and That the said by-laws be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to introduce a motion regarding Zone Clarington - Site Review Assessments for the Rural Area and Municipally Initiated Amendment to the Clarington Official Plan. Yes (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with the following:  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;  a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Item 13.3 from Emma West, Bousfields Inc., regarding Report PSD-041-19, Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 - Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2019-060, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of October, 2019; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:47 PM.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried

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