The Clarington Record

Regular Council Meeting

May 25, 2021

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 (22 motions)

20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on May 3, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Communication Item 9.1 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Advisory Committee Report Items 11.1.1 to 11.1.3, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of May 10, 2021 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 4, 2 11, 13 and 15.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the delegation of Mark Canning and Gord Gill, Clarington Entertainment Complex, Joey's World 'et al' be received with thanks; That Clarington Council endorse the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative for small and medium sized businesses and thank the Clarington Board of Trade and Community Services for their support of the program; That Clarington Council urgently request the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to expand the Rapid Screening Initiative (which screens employees) to include customers and that Clarington is willing to be a pilot project site; and That a copy of this motion be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, MPP Lindsey Park, MPP David Piccini, all Durham Municipalities and Durham Region Health Department.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Report LGS-018-21 be received for information; That Section 2.6 of the by-law be amended by deleting the words "On-farm Special Event License" and replacing with the words "Zoning Permission"; That Section 3.6 of the by-law be amended by deleting the words "The Director is authorized to issue or refuse to issue any licence, either with or without conditions" and replacing with the words "The Director is authorized to issue, suspend or revoke any licence in accordance with Section 151 of the Municipal Act, and to refuse the issuance of any licence if there has been a previous material breach of the licence, or in accordance with Section 3.9 of this By-law, including conditions consistent with the zoning"; That Section 3.7 of the by-law be deleted; That Section 3.12 of the by-law be amended by deleting the words "November 1" and replacing with the words "December 31"; That the site plan agreement for Bloom Field Gardens be amended to require proof of liability insurance in the amount of no less than $5 million, and that the owner will maintain a valid Ontario farm business registration number for the property; and That the proposed On-farm Special Events Licensing by-law attached to Report LGS-018-21, as amended by the recommendations from the General Government Committee meeting, be further amended to insert a new section 1.7 as follows: 1.7 This By-law does not apply to any property that was granted land use planning approval for On-Farm Special Events on a date prior to
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal
That Report LGL-018-21 to be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That the foregoing Resolution #C-184-21 be amended by adding the following at the end: "That the licensing period to be extended to three years instead of the current one year period."
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Report FSD-022-21 be received; That Winslow Gerolamy Motors Limited with a bid amount of $1,322,556.40 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of CL2021-7 be awarded the contract for the Supply and Delivery of One Single Axle and Four Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis Units; That the total funds required for this project in the amount of $1,337,820.40 (Net HST Rebate) include $1,322,556.40 (Net HST Rebate) for snow removal equipment costs and other costs such as radios, GPS units, Clarington decal lettering and striping in the amount of $15,264.00 (Net HST Rebate) be funded by the Municipality as follows: Description Account Number Amount Fleet Replacement Roads - (2020) 110-36-388-83642-7401 $500,000 Fleet Replacement Roads - (2021) 110-36-388-83642-7401 837,820 That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-022-21 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 Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That Report FSD-024-21 be received; That the proposal received from CIMA+ having the lowest price meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2021-1 be awarded the contract for the provision of engineering services required for the Lambs Road Interchange Study; That the funds required in the amount of $226,255.22 (net HST rebate) be drawn from the following accounts: Lambs Rd Interchange at Highway 401 Environmental Assessment 110-32-330-83444-7401 $226,255 That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-024-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal
That Report FSD-027-21 be received; That DOCUdavit Solutions with a total bid amount for the initial two-year term of $176,470.16 (Net HST Rebate), and a potential five-year contract value of $441,175.40 (Net HST Rebate), subject to change based on requirements and price increases not exceeding the applicable CPI, being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2021-10 be awarded the contract for the provision of scanning and conversion services as required by the Municipality; That the funds expended for these services, be funded from respective department’s approved operating budget as required; That pending satisfactory service the Purchasing Manager, after consultation with the respective Department Head, be authorized to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year terms; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-027-21 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 Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report of May 17, 2021 be approved on consent, with the exception of item 2 and 7.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Report PSD-027-21 be received; That Official Plan Amendment 125 (OPA 125) to include the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan in the Clarington Official Plan be adopted; That upon adoption by Council, the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan be implemented by Staff as Council’s policy on land use and planning matters and through the capital budget program; That the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to finalize the form and content of OPA 125, the Secondary Plan and the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines resulting from Council's consideration, public participation, agency comments and technical considerations; That the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines appended to the Secondary Plan be approved and be used by staff to guide development applications and public projects; That the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute any agreements to implement the Secondary Plan once adopted by Council; That OPA 125 be forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval; That Council close the unopened road allowance legally
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Referred
That the Council recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-191-21 be amended by adding the following as a new Paragraph 3: "That, at the time of the first development application and as part of a complete application, the applicant(s), working together with the Landowners Group, the Conservation Authority, and the Municipality, shall submit a detailed Trail and Active Transportation Plan which is to include: trail locations/designs, bike lanes, multi-modal pathways and any other necessary active transportation elements and any associated background reports, all to the satisfaction of the Municipality, in order to achieve the goal of connectivity to the Courtice waterfront for active transportation. This will include if necessary a multi-use path abutting Prestonvale Road, and east to Courtice Road along the extended Townline Road."
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-191-21 be amended by adding the following at the end of Paragraph 9: The highlighted is what is being added onto the original resolution. "including (if necessary based on the required noise studies) a land exchange of the municipal right of way to provide additional noise buffering beyond the minimum 30 metres along the southern boundary of the medium density block proposed on the cemetery lands."
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
Whereas the Provincial government brought in legislation, in 2010, requiring that building permit applications for multiple-unit residential buildings higher than three storeys submitted must comply with the new fire sprinkler requirements; And whereas sprinkler systems have been shown to dramatically reduce fire losses; And whereas other types of dwelling units are in need of the same fire protection; Now therefore be it resolved that the provincial government be requested to amend the Ontario Building Code to make sprinkler systems mandatory in new buildings. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Councillor Neal
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That Report FSD-028-21 be received; That CSPN with a bid amount of $128,039.52 (Net HST) providing the lowest overall cost and meeting the passing threshold and all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2021-4, be awarded the contract for the provision of Consulting Services as required to complete the Centralized Customer Service Review for the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer; That the funds required for this project in the amount of $128,039.52 (Net HST) be funded by the grant received from the Provincial Government; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-028-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2021-049 as amended; and That the said by-laws be approved. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2021-050, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of May, 2021; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 9:27 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-191-21 be amended by adding the following at the end of Paragraph 9: "including (if necessary, based on the required noise studies) a land exchange of the municipal right of way to provide additional noise buffering beyond the minimum 30 metres along the southern boundary of the medium density block proposed on the cemetery lands."
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried

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