Joint Committees

That the Agenda for the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 27, 2020 be adopted with the addition of the following items: Item 23.1 - Temporary Bike Lanes on Prestonvale Road Item 11.8 - Weston Consulting Regarding Region of Durham Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion Organics Processing Facility Comments on Report PSD-013-20 & valuation of Site Selection Process and Identification of Preferred Site Item 11.9 - The Town of Oakville Regarding Support for the Food Service Industry

That the minutes of the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees meeting held on April 6, 2020, be approved.

That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.

That Communications 10.1-10.6, be received for information, on consent, with the exception of items 10.1, 10.2 and 10.5.

That Correspondence Item 10.1, from John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP, regarding Closed Meeting Advice, be received for information.

That the following proposal from Town of Midland, regarding Direct Payment for Federal Funds to Municipalities to Waive Property Taxes for the Year 2020 - Financial Help to Alleviate the Suffering from COVID-19 Pandemic , be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: 1. Residential Properties (primary residence only) a. Waive 100% of the 2020 property taxes for all residential properties currently assessed at or below $ 500,000.00 by each governing provincial property assessment body; b. Waive 50% of the 2020 property taxes for all residential properties currently assessed below $ 1,000,000.00; and c. Waive 25% of the 2020 property taxes for all residential properties currently assessed above $1,000,000,00. 2. Industrial, Commercial and Farm Properties a. Waive 100% of the 2020 property taxes for all; industrial, commercial and farm properties currently assessed at under $ 10,000,000.00; b. Waive 50% of the property taxes for the year 2020 for all industrial, commercial and farm properties currently assessed between $10,000,000.00 and $ 50,000,000.00; and c. Waive 25% of the property taxes for the year 2020 for all industrial, commercial and farm properties assessed above $50,000,000.00. 3. Federal Transfer Payment to Canadian Municipalities a. In lieu of the annual municipal property taxes, the Federal Government transfers funds to municipalities across Canada, as a one-time grant.

That Communication Item 10.5, from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning Services, regarding Recommendation Report - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning to Implement the Bowmanville Neighbourhood Character Study, be received for information.

That Communication Item 11.2 be

That Council endorse the name "Howard Allin" to be used as a street name in a plan of subdivision in the North Village Neighbourhood, Newcastle.

That the following resolution from Town of Whitby, regarding Provincial Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: That the Council of the Town of Whitby requests that the Provincial Government re-establish an electric vehicle rebate program to encourage consumers to purchase zero emissions vehicles; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Finance, the local MPPs, the local MPs, and Durham Region municipalities.

That the following resolution from the Town of Gravenhurst, regarding Support for Adding of Community Gardens, Garden Centres and Nurseries to the Essential Services List during the COVID-19 Pandemic, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the Town of Gravenhurst Council fully understands, upon the direction of the Provincial Government, that only businesses and services deemed to be essential are to remain open during the COVID-19 Pandemic; Whereas our Not for Profit Community Partners rely on Community Gardens for the ability to grow vegetables that assist in meeting the food related needs as well as providing physical and mental health benefits for our most vulnerable citizens; Whereas physical distancing measures would still be needed for those working in Community Gardens; Whereas Garden Centres and Nurseries could be required to provide curb-side car drop off service to reduce the risk; and Whereas the Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, supports the continuation of Community Gardens throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Town of Gravenhurst Council requests that the Province of Ontario add Community Gardens, Garden Centres and Nurseries as essential services; and That this resolution be circulated to Scott Aitchison, MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, Premier Ford and all Ontario Municipalities requesting their support.

Whereas the Municipality of Clarington fully understands, upon the direction of the Provincial Government, that only businesses and services deemed to be essential are to remain open during the COVID-19 Pandemic; Whereas our Not for Profit Community Partners rely on Community Gardens for the ability to grow vegetables that assist in meeting the food related needs as well as providing physical and mental health benefits for our most vulnerable citizens; Whereas physical distancing measures would still be needed for those working in Community Garden Centres and Nurseries; and Whereas Garden Centres and Nurseries could be required to provide curb-side car drop off service to reduce the risk; Now Therefore Be it Resolved: That the Municipality of Clarington Council requests that the Province of Ontario add Garden Centres and Nurseries as essential services; and That this resolution be circulated to Premier Ford, Durham Region MPs and MPPs, Region of Durham and all Durham Region Municipalities requesting their support.

That the Municipality of Clarington endorses the correspondence from the Bowmanville BIA, regarding the Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business and to Request Immediate Action on behalf of over 3,200 Main Street Businesses, requesting the following: A Region of Durham grant estimated at $350,000 - twenty-five percent or one fiscal quarter of budgeted BIA monies; The Municipality of Clarington reduce the annual levy by a corresponding amount; and A letter of support and endorsement for the BIA grant request to be sent to Regional Chair, John Henry.

That foregoing Resolution #JC-055-20 be

That Communication Item 11.7 be

That Communication Item 11.8 be

That Correspondence Item 11.9, from Rob Burton, Mayor, Town of Oakville, regarding Support for the Food Service Industry, be received for information.

That Report EGD-006-20 Cedar Crest Beach Rd Berm Review and Estimates be

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #JC-061-20 for a second time.

That Report EGD-006-20 be received as written; That no further flood mitigation work be undertaken on West Beach Road; That Council direct staff to proceed with the construction of a flood mitigation berm along the length of the Cedar Crest Beach Road at an estimated cost of $85,000; That area residents be invited to provide input via a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC); That the area residents be provided written notice of the plan and the PIC; That staff report back to the June 1, 2020 General Government Committee meeting before the berm is constructed on: Further clarification regarding the spillway residents concerns and input; information regarding the level of water in relation to the spillway That St. Marys Cement be requested to provide information and clarification on the operations of St. Mary’s outflow; That Members of Council be provided with a copy of the “Dillon Report”; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-006-20 be advised of Council's decision. Yes (2) Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Traill No (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Zwart

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #JC-063-20 for a second time.

That Report EGD-006-20 Cedar Crest Beach Rd and West Beach Rd Berm Review and Estimates be

That Report COD-014-20 be received; That the proposal received from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd, being the most responsive bidder meeting all terms and conditions and specifications of RFP2020-2 and subject to a satisfactory reference check, be awarded the contract for the provision of consulting services to complete the Ward Boundary Review; That the total funds required for this project in the amount of $66,074.80 (Net HST Rebate) which includes the over budget amount of $1,074.80 be funded from within approved budget allocations as provided from the following accounts: Description Account Number Amount Elections Professional Fees 100-19-193-10190-7161 $65,000 Admin Professional Fees 100-19-130-00000-7161 $1,074 That all interested parties listed in Report COD-014-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Councillor Traill

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #JC-067-20 for a second time.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 1 hour to 12:00AM.

That Report FND-009-20 be received for information.

Whereas during the current Covid19 emergency it is in the public interest to encourage safe physical activity and social distancing; and Whereas a bike lane on Prestonvale Road would connect with the existing bike lane on Prestonvale Road south of Bloor Street and then to the Waterfront trail; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: Prestonvale Road from Bloor Street to Highway 2 be designated as a Temporary Bike Route and temporary bike lanes and signed shared roadways be created forthwith on both sides of the road. Signage be posted along the entire length to designate new bicycle lanes as well as symbols pained within the lanes per the guidance provided by the Province through Book 18 of the Ontario Traffic Manual for Cycling Facilities That the existing edge lines and centre lines at the temporary facilities be refreshed; and That all impacted residents be provided with a notice of change as parking on the road will be prohibited once bike lanes are created.

That the item 23.1 Temporary Bike Lanes on Prestonvale Road be

That Report PSD-012-20 be received; That in accordance with the Purchasing By-law the lower of the bids from the qualified consultants will be awarded the consulting contract, to the maximum of the $30,000 budget for the completion of the Cedar Crest Beach Erosion/Property Loss Study; That Staff report back to Council with the results of the study, once completed; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-012-20, including all landowners in the Port Darlington (west shore) reach 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

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting an additional 30 minutes to 12:30 AM.

That Report PSD-013-20 be received; and That Clarington declare itself to be an unwilling host community to anaerobic digestion and waste pre-sort facility. Yes (6) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Mayor Foster

That the foregoing Resolution #JC-075-20 be amended by adding the following at the end: "as recommended in the preliminary siting report; That Report PSD-013-20 be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington's comments on the Mixed Waste Transfer/Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion Organics Processing Facility Siting Report GHD, March 6, 2020); That the Region of Durham be requested to address the comments in Report PSD-013-20; That the Region of Durham be requested to collaborate with the Municipality by committing and contributing to the economic development objectives of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park area; That staff be requested to provide a confidential memo regarding development options being explored for the waterfront park at the May 4, 2020 Council meeting; That a copy of Report PSD-013-20 and Council's decision be sent to the Region of Durham, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the other Durham Region area municipalities; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-013-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision."

That the meeting adjourn at 12: 28 AM.

That the Committee recess for 5 minutes to enable Staff to ensure Mr. Kara was able to connect to the meeting.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional hour to 12:00 AM.