The Clarington Record

Regular Council Meeting

September 21, 2020

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 (46 motions)

40 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Council recess for 20 minutes. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on July 6, 2020, be approved. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Communication Item 9.1 from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning and Develop Services, regarding Lighting in Commercial and Industrial Developments, be received for information. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Correspondence Item 10.1 and 10.2, regarding Report PSD-031-20, An Application by Goldmanco Inc. to Amend Sign By-law 2009-123 to Permit a Monolith Sign Along Highway 2 at the Courtice Urban Centre Development, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Advisory Committee Report Items 11.1.1 to 11.1.6, be approved. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees Report of September 14, 2020, be approved on consent, with the exception of items 1b, 13, 17, and 4. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-373-20 for a second time. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Members of Council be designated as a Department Liaison as follows: Planning & Development Department Councillor Anderson Public Works Department Councillor Hooper Emergency Services Department Councillor Margaret Zwart Community Services Department Councillor Corinna Traill Legislative Services Department Councillor Jones Finance Department Councillor Neal Corporate Services & Administration Mayor Adrian Foster That this matter be reviewed at the November 30, 2020 General Government Committee meeting. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Report FND-030-20 be received; That Staff prepare a draft budget with a target municipal increase of 1.80 per cent; That Staff include within the draft budget requests for funding from external agencies up to a maximum limit of 1.80 per cent; That the 2021 budget schedule, as outlined within the report, be approved; That Staff develop a Determination of User Fee Revenue Policy, and review the current user fees charged by the Municipality to determine if they are appropriate; and That all interested parties listed in Report FND-030-20, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Yes (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That Report FND-030-20 be received; That Staff prepare a draft budget with a target municipal increase of 3.55 per cent; That Staff include within the draft budget requests for funding from external agencies up to a maximum limit of 1.80 per cent; That the 2021 budget schedule, as outlined within the report, be approved; That Staff develop a Determination of User Fee Revenue Policy, and review the current user fees charged by the Municipality to determine if they are appropriate; and That all interested parties listed in Report FND-030-20, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart No (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-031-20 be received; That the amendment to the Municipality of Clarington Sign By-law 2009-123, be approved and that the By-law, contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-031-20 be approved with the elimination of the sign at northwest corner; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-031-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That the Council recess for 10 minutes to allow for Staff to ensure all Members of Council are connected remotely to the meeting. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Council recess for and additional 10 minutes. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report PSD-031-20, be
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That the recommendations contained in the Special General Government Committee Report of September 21, 2020 be approved on consent with exception of Item 1. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report OPD-006-20 be received; and That the Operations Needs Assessment, as prepared by Resource Planning Group (RPG), be approved as the strategic guide for the development of the facility and site requirements for the future Public Works Department of the Municipality of Clarington. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-384-20 for a second time. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report CLD-013-20 be received; and That Staff be directed to report back on developing a By-law that is the similar to St. Catharines’ regarding frivolous, vexatious or malicious enforcement complaints. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the following resolution from, the City of Oshawa, regarding Construction of Accessible Units as Part of all Residential Development Projects, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: That, pursuant to Report CNCL-20-149 dated July 8, 2020, the Province of Ontario be requested to amend the Ontario Building Code in consultation with municipalities, the building and development industry and other stakeholders to permit individual municipalities to establish in consultation with the public and the building and development industry unique approaches and standards applicable only to that municipality to advance accessibility such as a minimum number of accessible units in new development projects. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deal with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Correspondence Item 14.4 from Andrew Evers, Manager, Environmental Assessment Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, regarding Proposed Recycling and Anaerobic Digestion Facility, be received for information. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2020-057 to 2020-061 and 2020-063. That the said by-laws be approved. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-064, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of September, 2020; and That the said by-law be approved. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:47 PM. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the Council recess for 20 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on July 6, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Communication Item 9.1 from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning and Develop Services, regarding Lighting in Commercial and Industrial Developments, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
September 21, 2020 Council Meeting That Correspondence Item 10.1 and 10.2, regarding Report PSD-031-20, An Application by Goldmanco Inc. to Amend Sign By-law 2009-123 to Permit a Monolith Sign Along Highway 2 at the Courtice Urban Centre Development, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Advisory Committee Report Items 11.1.1 to 11.1.6, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees Report of September 14, 2020, be approved on consent, with the exception of items 1b, 13, 17, and 4.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
The Report CLD-014-20, Ward Boundary Review be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-373-20 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
The Report CLD-014-20, Ward Boundary Review, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Members of Council be designated as a Department Liaison as follows: Planning & Development Department Councillor Anderson Public Works Department Councillor Hooper Emergency Services Department Councillor Margaret Zwart Community Services Department Councillor Corinna Traill September 21, 2020 Council Meeting Legislative Services Department Councillor Jones Finance Department Councillor Neal Corporate Services &Administration Mayor Adrian Foster That this matter be reviewed at the November 30, 2020 General Government Committee meeting.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the Council recess for 10 minutes to allow for Staff to ensure all Members of Council are connected remotely to the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Council recess for and additional 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the Special General Government Committee Report of September 21, 2020 be approved on consent with exception of Item 1.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report OPD-006-20 be received; and That the Operations Needs Assessment, as prepared by Resource Planning Group (RPG), be approved as the strategic guide for the development of the facility and site requirements for the future Public Works Department of the Municipality of Clarington. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (2): Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-384-20 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report CLD-013-20 be received; and That Staff be directed to report back on developing a By-law that is the similar to St. Catharines’ regarding frivolous, vexatious or malicious enforcement complaints.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the following resolution from, the City of Oshawa, regarding Construction of Accessible Units as Part of all Residential Development Projects, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: September 21, 2020 Council Meeting That, pursuant to Report CNCL-20-149 dated July 8, 2020, the Province of Ontario be requested to amend the Ontario Building Code in consultation with municipalities, the building and development industry and other stakeholders to permit individual municipalities to establish in consultation with the public and the building and development industry unique approaches and standards applicable only to that municipality to advance accessibility such as a minimum number of accessible units in new development projects.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deal with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Correspondence Item 14.4 from Andrew Evers, Manager, Environmental Assessment Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, regarding Proposed Recycling and Anaerobic Digestion Facility, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2020-057 to 2020-061 and 2020-063. That the said by-laws be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-064, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of September, 2020; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:47 PM.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried

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