Present: Mayor R.J. Sanderson, Deputy Mayor G. Burns, Councillor L. Andrews, L. Ferrie-Blecher, T. Hickey, J. Lees and R. Polutnik

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1 Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 7:21 pm in the Council Chambers, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, Ontario. Present: Mayor R.J. Sanderson, Deputy Mayor G. Burns, Councillor L. Andrews, L. Ferrie-Blecher, T. Hickey, J. Lees and R. Polutnik Staff: S.C. Bernardi, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk C. Martinell, Deputy Clerk B. Gilmer, Deputy Clerk J. McCormack, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture S. Baldock, Roads Supervisor J. Wheeler, Director of Fire and Emergency Services CALL TO ORDER Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the nature thereof None declared. DELEGATIONS 1. Northumberland Syrian Lifeline regarding Plan to Sponsor Women Refugees from Syria to resettle in Port Hope. Julie Aldis and Lynda Sellar of the Northumberland Syrian Lifeline were in attendance and Lynda Sellar gave the presentation. Page 1 of 11

2 Seconded by Councillor Ferrie-Blecher That the presentation by Julie Aldis and Lynda Sellar of the Northumberland Syrian Lifeline regarding their plan to Sponsor Women Refugees from Syria to Resettle in Port Hope be received for information purposes. Delegation was excused at 7:28 p.m. 2. Anna Rusak, MHSc, Health Promoter, Oral Health Department and Kristina Nairn, RN, BA, BScN, Determinants of Health Nurse Professional Practice & Accountability, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit regarding Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity. Anna Rusak and Kristina Nairn were in attendance. Moved by Councillor Hickey Seconded by Councillor Andrews That the presentation by Anna Rusak, MHSc, Health Promoter, Oral Health Department and Kristina Nairn, RN, BA, BScN, Determinants of Health Nurse Professional Practice & Accountability, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit regarding Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity be received for information purposes. Delegation was excused at 7:40 p.m. 3. Kristina Nairn and Candace Wilkins, Northumberland Affordable Housing Committee, Green Wood Coalition/HKPR District Health Unit regarding Community Solutions - Addressing Affordability in Port Hope. Kristina Nairn and Candace Wilkins were in attendance. Moved by Councillor Lees Seconded by Deputy Mayor Burns Kristina Nairn and Candace Wilkins, Northumberland Affordable Housing Committee, Green Wood Coalition/HKPR District Health Unit regarding Page 2 of 11

3 Community Solutions - Addressing Affordability in Port Hope be received for information purposes. Delegation was excused at 8:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered collectively as one motion. Council members may request that specific items be removed for separate discussion/deliberation and action. 1. Rural Action Working Group Meeting Minutes of October 29, (P&FS). 2. Port Hope Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of October 14, (P&FS). 3. Unapproved Minutes of the October 15, 2015 meeting of the Full Authority of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. (Plan). 4. Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 14, (W&E). 5. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of September 17, (Plan). 6. Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 22, (PR&C). 7. Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes of September 28, (P&FS). Seconded by Councillor Hickey That Consent Agenda Items 1 through 7 be received for information purposes. 1. General Government and Finance - Councillor L. Andrews 1.1. Staff Reports: Deputy Clerk regarding Provincial Offences Act Court (POA) 2016 Lease Agreement Renewal with the County of Northumberland. Moved by Councillor Lees Seconded by Councillor Polutnik That the Staff Report by the Deputy Clerk be received and that a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council on December 15, 2015 to authorize the execution of a lease agreement with the Corporation of the County of Page 3 of 11

4 Northumberland to use the upstairs Court Room/Council Chambers, Court Office and Judge s Chambers of the Town Hall for Provincial Offences Act (POA) Court Sessions for Business Referred: 1.3. New Business: Deputy Mayor Burns regarding Notice of Motion - Opposition to Incineration and the Banning of Energy from Waste Facilities. Seconded by Councillor Ferrie-Blecher Recommend WHEREAS Council of the Municipality of Port Hope passed Resolution 95/2014 to deny an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application from a company wishing to locate a power generation facility utilizing the incineration of waste due to numerous concerns including associated health risks; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope requests that the Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Ontario Minister of Energy prohibit incineration and related means of waste disposal, including "Energy from Waste" facilities, as these facilities result in significant release of toxic substances and greenhouse gases, and thus their use is in conflict with the Province s goal of reducing greenhouse gases; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope submits to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Energy the attached document prepared by Dr. Stan R. Blecher, which addresses his review of the Environmental Screening Report process, his critique of this process, and his suggestions for improvements to this process to protect communities from harmful and dirty industries; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Port Hope request a meeting together with the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Energy to discuss issues surrounding our opposition to incineration facilities; to discuss the opposing positions being taken by these Ministries with respect to Energy From Waste facilities; to discuss the promotion of clean waste management practices with emphasis on recycling; and to discuss our interest in exploring the Page 4 of 11

5 establishment in the Municipality of Port Hope, of a Centre of Excellence in Recycling, with focus on attracting recycling industries to the area, and establishing, in collaboration with neighbouring institutions, a Learning and Research Hub in Recycling Technologies; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion be presented to Northumberland County Council to seek their support in opposing incineration and the banning of Energy From Waste facilities in the waste management strategies of Northumberland County; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion be circulated to all Municipalities in the Province of Ontario for their support; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to inform them of the Municipality of Port Hope s opposition to incineration, and to request that the AMO advise the Standing Committee on Social Policy (currently reviewing Bill 73) that the Municipality of Port Hope does not support the AMO s position on supporting Energy From Waste facilities, but does support expanding options to improve on strategies to divert waste from landfills by reducing, reusing, and recycling Town of Oakville and Municipality of Clarington regarding Darlington Refurbishment Drives $14-Billion in Local Economic Investment. Moved by Councillor Lees Seconded by Councillor Polutnik That the correspondence from the Town of Oakville and the Municipality of Clarington regarding Darlington Refurbishment Drives $14-Bill in Local Economic Investment be deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 15, Question period Matthew Clayton, 24 Bruton Street on behalf of Port Hope Residents for Managing Waste Responsibly regarding agenda item pertaining to Opposition to Incineration and the Banning of Energy from Waste Facilities. Sanford Haskill, 4865 Lakeshore Road regarding solar facilities near Wesleyville. General Government and Finance Committee adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Page 5 of 11

6 2. Development - Councillor R. Polutnik 2.1. Staff Reports: 2.2. Business Referred: 2.3. New Business: Councillor Polutnik regarding Notice of Motion - Improving Visual Image of the Ganaraska Riverwalk at the East End of Brogdens Lane. Moved by Councillor Polutnik Seconded by Councillor Hickey That the Notice of Motion by Councillor Polutnik regarding Improving Visual Image of the Ganaraska Riverwalk at the East End of Brogdens Lane be referred to Committee of the Whole meeting of December 15, Question Period Development Committee adjourned at 8:26 p.m. 3. Planning - Councillor L. Ferrie-Blecher 3.1. Staff Reports: Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment regarding Committee of Adjustment 2016 Meeting Dates and Submission Deadlines. Seconded by Councillor Polutnik That the Staff Report from the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment be received and the 2016 meeting dates and deadlines for the submission of applications for the Committee of Adjustment be accepted and posted in the Planning and Building Services and on the municipal website. Page 6 of 11

7 3.1.2 Municipal Planner regarding Scheduling of Statutory Public Meeting for January 20, Temporary Use By-law - Garden Suite (ZB ) 9451 Woodvale School Road. APPLICANT: Edith and Dan Gray. Moved by Councillor Andrews Seconded by Mayor Sanderson That the Staff Report from the Municipal Planner regarding Scheduling of a Statutory Public Meeting for January 20, Temporary Use By-law - Garden Suite (ZB ) 9451 Woodvale School Road. APPLICANT: Edith and Dan Gray be received as information and directed Staff to proceed with a Public Meeting, in accordance with the notification requirements of the Planning Act Municipal Planner regarding Performance Guarantee - Site Plan Agreement (2.F.154) 414 Croft Street - Viceroy Homes Limited. Seconded by Councillor Lees That the Staff Report from the Municipal Planner be received and that a Resolution be prepared for presentation to Council on December 15, 2015 to authorize Staff to use the Performance Guarantee for the installation of backflow prevention devises; and that location of the preventers will be 1 meter inside the private property on the 8 inch watermain Business Referred: 3.3. New Business: Committee of Adjustment - Notice of Decision - B03/15-81 Walton Street. The last date for filing an appeal is December 17, Moved by Councillor Andrews Seconded by Councillor Polutnik That the Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision File B03/15for 81 Walton Street be received for information purposes Committee of Adjustment - Notice of Decision - B04/15-17 John Street. The last date for filing an appeal is Thursday December 17, Page 7 of 11

8 Moved by Councillor Lees Seconded by Councillor Hickey That the Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision File B04/15 for 17 John Street be received for information purposes Question Period Planning Committee adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 4. Parks Recreation & Culture - Councillor J. Lees 4.1. Staff Reports: Program Coordinator and Age-Friendly Action Plan Coordinator regarding Age-Friendly Community Planning Update. Moved by Councillor Hickey Seconded by Deputy Mayor Burns That the Staff Report. Snoek, Program Coordinator and B. Mactavish, Age- Friendly Action Plan Coordinator regarding Age-Friendly Community Planning Update be received for information purposes Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture regarding Memorial Park Skating Rink. Moved by Councillor Polutnik Seconded by Councillor Hickey That the Staff Report from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture regarding a natural ice skating rink to be located in Memorial Park for the 2015/2016 winter season be received and that the matter be referred back to Staff for further consideration of another option relevant to a larger skating path, including opportunities for funding/sponsorship and volunteer support with a Staff report back to the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 15, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture regarding Artist Mural Town Park Recreation Centre. Page 8 of 11

9 Seconded by Councillor Ferrie-Blecher That the Staff Report from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture be received and that a Resolution be prepared for presentation to Council on December 15, 2015 to authorize the installation of a mural by local artist Herb Jung at the Town Park Recreation Centre, in accordance with the Corporation s Municipal Public Art Policy Business Referred: 4.3. New Business: 4.4. Question Period Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee adjourned at 8:42 p.m. 5. Works and Engineering - Councillor T. Hickey 5.1. Staff Reports: Environmental Compliance Technician regarding 2016 Tree Canada TD Green Streets Program. Moved by Councillor Polutnik Seconded by Deputy Mayor Burns That the Staff Report from the Environmental Compliance Technician regarding 2016 Tree Canada TD Green Streets Program be received for information purposes Roads Supervisor regarding John Street One Way Condition. Moved by Councillor Polutnik Seconded by Deputy Mayor Burns That the Staff Report from the Roads Supervisor be received and that a notice of proposed changes to the Traffic and Parking By-law be posted on Page 9 of 11

10 the Municipal website and advertised in the community pages of Northumberland News; and further, that a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council on January 5, 2016 to amend By-law 39/2008, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking in the Municipality of Port Hope Business Referred: 5.3. New Business: 5.4. Question Period Sanford Haskill, 4865 Lakeshore Road regarding Parking Authority. Gord Walter, 27 Caroline Street regarding agenda item pertaining to John Street one way condition. John Dietz, 69 Francis Street regarding Parking Authority. Works and Engineering Committee adjourned at 8:52 p.m. 6. Police and Fire Services - Deputy Mayor G. Burns 6.1. Staff Reports: 6.2. Business Referred: 6.3. New Business: 6.4. Question Period Sanford Haskill, 4865 Lakeshore Road regarding enforcement of Traffic and Parking By-law by the OPP. Page 10 of 11

11 Protection to Persons and Property Committee and Committee of the Whole adjourned at 8:57 p.m. R.J. Sanderson, Mayor S.C. Bernardi, Municipal Clerk Page 11 of 11