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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1983 TOW N 0 F NEW CAS T L E . General Purpose & Administration Committee Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 6, 1983, at 9:30 a.m. in Court Room #2. June 6, 1983 Roll Call Present Were: Councillor Ivan M. Hobbs, Chairman Councillor Keith Barr, Member, at 10:00 a.m. Councillor Ann Cowman, Member Councillor Marie Hubbard, Member Councillor R. Bruce Taylor, Member Mayor G. B. Rickard, Member Deputy Clerk, Gertrude Gray, until 2:00 p.m. Absent: Councillor Diane Hamre, Member, on Municipal/Regional Business Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, D. N. Smith Treasurer, K. Campbell, at 10:40 a.m. Town Clerk, David W. Oakes Director of Planning, T. T. Edwards Director of Public Works, R. Dupuis Director of Community Services, T. A. Fanning, until 12:30 p.m. Fire Chief, J. Hayman, until 12:30 p.m. Resolution#GPA-482c83 . Minutes Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the minutes of the meeting of May 16, 1983, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-483-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the minutes of the special meeting of May 30, 1983, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-484-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Confidential Reports be deferred to the end of the Agenda. "CARRIED" . G.P.A. Minutes . Delegations W. Klose re Report PD-85-83 Mr. G. Hartemink re Report PD-85-83 Parking for the Handicapped . . - 2 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-485-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the delegations listed on the Agenda be heard. "CARRIED" Mr. W. Klose addressed Committee in support of the recommendations in Report PD-86-83, relative to an Amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan to redesignate land, Pt. Lot 25, Conc. 5., Clarke, from "Permanent Agri cultura 1 Reserve" to "Major Open Space" to permit the operation of an exotic cat sanctuary. Mr. G. Hartemink spoke in support of Report PD-85-83, an application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan, to redesignate land in Pt. Lot 34, Conc. 1, Clarke, from "Permanent Agricultural Reserve" to "General Agricultural Area." Resolution #GPA-486-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Report WD-52-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report WD-52-83 be received; and 2. That the Public Works Department, with the approval of certain area agencies and organizations, be authorized to designate certain areas, off-street, for parking spaces for the handicapped; and 3. That the attached by-law to permit certain on- street parking of vehicles operated by, or for, physically handicapped persons, and the issuance of permits in respect thereof, being an amendment to by-law 79-1 (Parking), be recommended to Council; and 4. That Council be asked to designate an account from which an initial amount of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars) may be drawn to implement the first stages of the program; and That the Region of Durham be requested to issue permit applications to those residents of the Town of Newcastle who will qualify to use the special parking facilities, and be advised of the steps taken in implementing the program. 5. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Assumption of a Private Road as a Municipal Road in Lot 18, Conc. 1, Clarke . Supplementary Report on the Parking Survey for the former Police Village of Orono Road Allowance Between Lots 26 & 27, Conc. 3, Darlington . - 3 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-487-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the recommendations in Report WD-53-83 be endorsed; and 1. The private road in Lot 18, Concession 1, in the former Township of Clarke, being a road located approximately two hundred and eighty-four (284l feet south of Highway 2 and running easterly for four hundred and ninety-six (496) feet, be assumed as part of the Town's road system; and 2. In assuming said road, the Town make no commitment to provide any services other than normal road maintenance; and 3. The Town Solicitor be instructed to take the necessary action to secure title to the said road; and 4. The owner of the road be advised of Council's decision in this matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-488-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the recommendations in Report PD-54-83 be endorsed; 1. That the Town arrange for the provision of lines to delineate parking spaces as outlined in the Orono Traffic Study, and that funds for same be drawn from the street sign account, number 7211-X-00422, for Orono; and and 2. That a copy of this report be sent to the Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area (D.B.I.A.). "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-489-83 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report WD-55-83 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the road allowance between Lots 26 & 27, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, from a distance of approximately 1.0 km north of Nash Road, Concession 3, to 1.3 km northerly, be reassumed by the Town; and 3. That the road be upgraded to an acceptable gravel road standard; and , G.P.A. Minutes . Minutes of Committee of Adjustment - 4 - June 6, 1983 4. That all costs for the upgrading be charged to the 1983 Works Maintenance Budget Accounts for Gravel and Resurfacing and Roadside Ditching. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-490-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting of May II, 1983, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-491-83 Bill 159 An Act to ReviseMoved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Mayor Rickard the Planning Act and Bill 194 An Act to Amend THAT the recommendations in Report PD-79-83 be endorsed; and Certain Acts in respect of Planning & Related 1. That Report PD-79-83 be received; and Matters . Monthly Building Report Hamlet Development Plan for the Hamlet of Enniskillen . 2. That the attached by-laws Attachments 1 through 2 be approved; and 3. That the attached revised Work Program for the Planning Department, Attachment 3, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-492-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Report PD-80-83, Building Report for April 1983 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-493-83 Moved by Councillor Barr, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report PD-81-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-81-83 be received; and 2. That the attached amendment to the Hamlet Development Plan for the Hamlet of Enniskillen be forwarded to Council for approval at such time as the Council of the Region of Durham has considered the amendment to the Enniskillen Haml et Deve 1 opment Pl an; and G.P.A. Minutes - 5 - June 6, 1983 . 3. That a copy of this Report and the attachments thereto be forwarded to the Region of Durham for their information and consideration as soon as possible; and 4. That the applicants, 1927 Investments Ltd., and Oakland Developments Ltd., be requested to immediately post public information signs on their respective properties in accordance with Town Policy for local Official Plan Amendments, and that said policy be revised to include amendments to Hamlet Development Plans. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-494~83 Summary of Land Division Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Barr Applications THAT Report PD-82-83, Summary of Land Division Committee Applications for April 1983, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-495-83 . Courti ce Hei ghts Developments Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the recommendations in Report PD-83-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-83-83 be received; and 2. That Section 2.14 - Mortgage, within the Courtice Heights Subdivision Agreement authorized by By-law 83-11, be revised to read as follows: "The Mortagee hereby postpones his mortgage to this Agreement with the intent that this Agreement shall take effect as though dated, executed and registered prior to the Mortgage, and the Town shall be entitled to enforce the provisions of this Agreement as though the Mortgagee was the subsequent owner of the lands as contemplated by Section 36, Subsection 6 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 379." "CARRIED" . G.P.A. Minutes . East Woodbridge Developments - Mutt Enterprises Ltd., Rills of Liberty North . Application to Amend Durham Region Official Plan G. Hartemink . - 6 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-496-83 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the recommendations in Report PD-84-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-84-83 be received; and 2. That the attached amending agreement in respect of Part 11, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, Rills of Liberty North, be approved; and 3. That the attached by-law authorizing execution of an amending agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and East Woodbridge Developments Limited and Mutt Enterprises Limited be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Rickard declared a Conflict of Interest in Report PD-85-83, as the owner of abutting land, and refrained from discussion and voting. Resolution #GPA-497-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the recommendations in Report PD-85-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-85-83 be received; and 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objection to Official Plan Amendment Application 83-7/D, submitted by G. Hartemink, to redesignate a 0.4 hectare parcel of land in Part Lot 34, Concession 1, former Townshi p of Cl arke, from "Permanent Agricultural Reserve" to "General Agricultural Area"; and 3. That the Region of Durham be further advised that the Town of Newcastle recommends that the parcel of 1 and in Part Lots 34 and 35, Concession 1, fo.rmer Township of Clarke, bounded by Highway 2, Highway 35/115 , and the Townline Road between the former Townships of Darlington and Clarke, be redesignated from "Permanent Agricultural Reserve" to "General Agricultural Area" ~ and 4. That the Region of Durham be further advised, that the Town of Newcastle wi 11 specify the extent of a "Residential Cluster" in By-law 1592 as amended, of the former Township of Clarke at such time as the applicant has submitted an application to rezone the subject property; and G.P.A. Minutes . Application to Amend Durham Region Official Plan W. Klose . Rezoning - Denis and Ve 11 a Prue . - 7 - June 6, 1983 5. That a copy of Staff Report PD-85-83 and Council's Resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the applicant. Resolution#GPA-498-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT Report PD-85-83 be referred to Council, and staff bring in an amendment, revising the delineation of the boundaries. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-499c83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the recommendations in Report PD-86-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-86-83 be received; and 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objection to Official Plan Amendment Application 83-4/D, submitted by Mr. W. Klose, to redesignate a 4 hectare parcel of land in Part Lot 25, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, from "Permanent Agricultural REserve" to "~1ajor Open Space" to permit the operation of an exotic cat sanctuary~ and 3. That a copy of Staff Report PD-86-83 and Council's Resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the applicant. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-SOO-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Report PD-87-83 be endorsed~ and 1. That Report PD-87-83 be received; and 2. That the attached by-law amending By-law 1592, as amended, of the former Township of Clarke, be approved. "CARRI ED" G.P.A. Minutes - 8 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-SOl-83 . Rezoning - Bolahood Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the recommendations in Report PD-88-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-88-83 be received; and 2. That the attached Zoning By-law, amending By-law 1587, as amended, be approved; and 3. That the attached By-law designating Part 1 of Registered reference Plan 10R-1620 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolotion #GPA-502-83 Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Port Granby Waste Management Facility THAT Committee deal with Report PD-90-83 at this time. Consultative Committee "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-503-83 . Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Report PD-90-83 be endorsed; and 1. That Report PD-90-83 be received; and 2. That Council consider adopting the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Atomic Energy Control Board has directed Eldorado Nuclear Limited to develop a decommissioning Plan for the Port Granby Waste Management Facil ity to be in place by 1986;_ . AND WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle has agreed to participate on a Consultative Committee to discuss the decommissioning of the existing Port Granby Site; AND WHEREAS Eldorado Nuclear Limited has decided that a proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility would appropriately be located on one of the sites it owns in the immediate area, including a 658 acre site on Lakeshore Road at Port Granby; AND WHEREAS the search for a permanent disposal facility for low-level radioactive wastes involves very serious and complex environmental and land use issues and should take place on a Canada-wide or, at the very least, an Ontario-wide basis, G.P.A. Minutes - 9 - June 6, 1983 . BE IT NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Newcastle fully endorses the decommissioning and clean-up of the existing waste management facility at Port Granby and is willing to participate on the Port Granby Waste Management Facility Consultative Committee to help achieve this decommissioning and clean-up; AND THAT Eldorado Nuclear Limited be requested to abide by the decision of the Environmental Assessment Review Panel in 1978 regarding the location of a waste management facility at the Lakeshore Road Site at Port Granby at this time; AND THAT the search for a permanent disposal facility for low-level radioactive wastes as proposed by Eldorado Nuclear Limited should be undertaken on a Canada-wide or, at the very least, a Province-wide basis~ AND THAT Eldorado Nuclear Limited be strongly urged to submi t its proposal for a waste di spoSa 1 fad 1 ity for low-level radioactive wastes, either at Port Granby or elsewhere, for review by an Environmental Assessment Panel at a Public Hearing; . AND THAT Mr. R. G. Dakers, Vice-President, Eldorado Nucl ear Limited; Mr. John Jennekens, Chairman, Atomic Energy Control Board; The Honourable Jean Chretien, Minister, Energy Mines and Resources; The Honourable John Roberts, Minister, Environment Canada; The Honourable Keith Norton, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Environment; The Honourable J. Edward Broadbent, M.P., Leader, New Democratic Party; The Honourable Scott Fennell, M.P., Ontario; The Honourable Allan Lawrence, M.P" Northumberland and Durham; The Honourable Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., Deputy Speaker of the House; and the Council of the Region of Durham be advised of Council's position and forwarded a copy of Council's Resolution and Staff Report PD-90-83." "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA-504-83 Moved by Counci 11 or Taylor, seconded by Counci.ll or Hubbard THAT the recommendation be amended by deleti.ng "consider" and Council adopt the proposed resolution. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-50S-83 . Recess Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT there be a 10 minute recess. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Decoration Day Bowmanville & Bondhead Cemeteries Darlington Sports Centre Soccer Pitch Management Symposium . Donation - 6 Flowering Crab Trees Monthly Fi re Report . - 10 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-S06-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the recommendations in Report CS-05-83 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Decoration Day be held on Sunday, July 17, 1983, at Bowmanville and Bondhead Cemeteries. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPAc507-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Report CS-06-83, Darlington Sports Centre Soccer Pitch, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-508-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT Report CS-07-83, Management Symposium, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-S09-83 Moved by Counci llor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT Council accept a donation to the Town from Mayor Rickard, of 6 flowering crab trees to be planted at the discretion of the Director of Community Services. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPAcSl0-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT Report FD-7-83, Monthly Fire Report for April 1983, be received for information. "CARRIED" G. P.A. Mi nutes - 11 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-511-83 . Applications for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Moved by Counci 11 or Taylor, seconded by Counci 11 or Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Report TR-83-39 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the attached list of applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes be approved. ($39,958.92l "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-SI2-83 Five Year Capital Forecast Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Report TR-83-40 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Committee consider the Five Year Capital Forecast for approval. (Copies have previously been distributed). . "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-513-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the Five Year Capital Forecast (1983 Budget Discussion Paper) be recommended to Council as previously amended. (Report #1 to Council Meeting of May 9/83 l(al to (f)). "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #GPA-514-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Five Year Capital Forecast be amended further by redesignating from 1984 to 1983 "Land for Proposed Fire Station, Enniskillen Area" ($25,000l; and . "Construction of Fire Station in Enniskillen Area " (135,000) from 1985 to 1984. Resolution #GPA-515c83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the previous amendment be tabled until after the next Hydro Liaison Meeting on July 7, 1983. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Five Year Capital Forecast Reces s Request to Occupy Mobile Home . Mr. & Mrs. N.N. Collis Request to Occupy a Mobile Home Mr. & Mrs. Risorto . - 12 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-S16-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the Five Year Capital Forecast be further amended by redesignating a total of $650,000 for the Bowmanville Arena under "tax levy" for 1985, 1986, and 1987, and the balance under "other financing." "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-517-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the Committee recess for one hour for lunch. (12:34 p.m.) "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 1:35 p.m. Mayor Rickard and Councillor Taylor attended at 1:42 p.m. Resolution #GPA-S18-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Report CD-35-83 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the application be approved; and 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the standard Agreement with the applicants, authoriLing the use of a mobile home as a temporary residence on site, for a period not exceeding six months. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-519-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Report CD-36-83 be endorsed~ and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That the application be approved; and 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the standard Agreement with the applicants, to permit them to occupy the existing residence on site, for a period not exceeding six months. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Refreshment Vehicle Licence - Whalen Delegations . Site Plan Agreement Durham Bldg. Supplies Hampton Hall Reno- vations (Washrooms) Eldorado Nuclear Ltd., Port Granby Waste Management Facility Consultative Committee . - 13 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-520-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Barr THAT the recommendations in Report CD-37-83 be endorsed; and I. That this report be received; and 2. That Council authorize the issuing of a Refreshment Vehicle Licence to the applicant, Don Whalen, 223 Nassau Street, OShawa, Ontario, LlJ 4A7. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-S21-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the delegations be acknowledged and advised of the actions of Council, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-522-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT outstanding Report PD-61-83, Application for Site Plan Agreement, Durham Building Supplies, be referred back to staff. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-523-83 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Report Admin 31-83, Washrooms, Hampton Hall (Tender) be referred back to the Administrator to appraise the funding question and confer with Councillors Cowman and Taylor. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-524c83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Report 83-123, relative to Eldorado Nuclear Ltd., Progress Report re Port Granby Waste Management Facility, Consultive Committee, be received for information "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes . Reconstruction of Scugog Street from King Street to North of the C. P. R. . . Petes Esso Service - 14 - June 6, 1983 Resolution #GPA-52S-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the meeting be "In Camera." "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-526-83 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Report WD-51-83 be endorsed; and 1. That this report be received; and 2. That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute Offers to Sell, related to the lands required for reconstruction of Scugog Street in Bowmanville between: al The Town of Newcastle and Mrs. Margarette A. Lee for a portion of Lot 13, Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanville, being an area of Sixty-eight (68) square feet, more or less; and b) The Town of Newcastle and Jouke and Tjitske Van der Veer for a portion of Lot 186, Block 1, John Grant Plan, former Town of Bowmanville, being an area of two hundred and seventy-seven (277l square feet, more or less; and cl The Town of Newcastle and Pypker Enterprises Ltd., for a portion of Lot 13, Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville, being a permanent easement of approximately five thousand, six hundred (5600) square feet and a temporary easement of approximately two thousand, five hundred (2500) square feet. 3. That letters of acceptance be forwarded to the Vendors in accordance with the requirements of the Offers to Sell. and 4. That the documents be forwarded to the Town Solicitor for completion of the transactions and registration of the documents. "CARRIED" Resol ution #GPA-527 -83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the recommendations in Report PD-72-83 be endorsed, and G.P.A. Minutes - 15 - June 6, 1983 1. That Report PD-72-83 be received; and . 2. That the attached Development Agreement be approved for execution; and 3. That the attached by-law authorizing execution of an Agreement between Peter Van der Veer and the Town of Newcastle be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-528c83 Report Admin 35-83 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the recommendations in Confidential Report Admin 36-83 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-529-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the meeting be open. -. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-530-83 Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the actions taken In Camera be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-531-83 Adjournment Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Taylor THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:55 p.m. "CARRIED" ..