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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
February 6, 2006
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday,
February 6,2006 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Manager, Transportation & Design, Engineering Services, L. Benson
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
Clerk II, C. Tennisco
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor MacArthur indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to
Report PSD-012-06, specifically as it relates to Beech Avenue.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-027-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on January 23,2006, be approved.
CARRIED
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PRESENTATION
Skip Crosby, Community Service Coordinator, Community Services, introduced Michele
Harris, Director, Marketing Dynamic Solution. Ms. Harris presented to Council a slide show in
regards to Report CSD-001-06 - Clarington's Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum - Branding &
Messaging Recommendations. Ms. Harris stated the development of the marketing strategy
aims to communicate the passion of the sport, historic artifacts, and memorabilia from Brian
McFarlane's collection while allowing the audience to experience cultural icons, images of
strength, and the embodiment of Canadian values.
In closing, Ms. Harris expressed the Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum will introduce younger
Canadians to the historic beginnings of hockey, draw both young and old residents, and
provide an place for the community to congregate.
Resolution #GPA-028-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Faye Langmaid be added to the agenda to provide a presentation with respect to Report
PSD-012-06; and
THAT Jeff Wills be added to the agenda as a delegation.
CARRIED
Councillor MacArthur stated a pecuniary interest pertaining to Report PSD-012-06, vacated his
chair and refrained from discussion on the subject matter. Councillor MacArthur is a resident
of Beech Avenue.
Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, Planning Services, presented a slide show
reviewing and explaining the steps/procedures undertaken in preparation of designating an
area of Bowmanville as a Heritage Conservation District under the Ontario Heritage Act.
DELEGATIONS
William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association, appeared before Council
in support of Report PSD-012-06 - Proposed Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District.
Mr. Humber is requesting that Council designate Beech Avenue as a Heritage Conservation
District, on the understanding that Council commit to reviewing the designation in three years
time and, at such time, the designating by-law could be repealed by a majority request of the
landowners on Beech Avenue.
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Victor Suppan, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), addressed
Council in regards to Report PSD-012-06 - Proposed Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District.
Mr. Suppan stated the LACAC passed a resolution recommending to Council that an
appropriate "pilot area" be identified and designated in cooperation with the residents to
demonstrate the principles of a Heritage Conservation District, while the guidelines are refined,
educational programs implemented, and the implementation details worked out. Mr. Suppan
advised that the Ontario Heritage Act has been revised and the new requirements for HCD
studies and guidelines have been revised and strengthened. In closing, Mr. Suppan requested
LACAC be a part of the consultation process.
Councillor MacArthur returned to his seat for the delegation of David Rice.
David W. Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc., appeared before Council in support of Report
PSD-014-06 - Application to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit
the Westerly Expansion of Wilmot Creek Community with Approximately 66 Additional Single
Detached Dwelling Units and to address any concerns of the Committee.
Councillor MacArthur stated a pecuniary interest pertaining to Report PSD-012-06, vacated his
chair and refrained from discussion on the subject matter. Councillor MacArthur is a resident
of Beech Avenue.
Jeff Wills, a resident of Beech Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Report
PSD-012-06 - Proposed Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District. Mr. Wills is proposing:
. a three year trial period with the ability to repeal the by-law after the three years; or
. after the three years, the ability to meet with Planning Services to review/revise the
by-law; and
. all costs be kept minimal.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING
(a)
Subject:
Application to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Amendment To Draft
Approved Plan of Subdivision to Permit the Development of 38 Semi-Detached
Link Dwellings on a School Block
CCCC Durham West Ltd. (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.)
PSD-011-06
Applicant:
Report:
Tracey Webster, Planner, provided a verbal report pertaining to Report PSD-011-06.
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Jill Watson, Port of Newcastle resident, spoke in opposition of Report PSD-011-06 -
Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of
Subdivision 18T-96013 to Permit the Development of 38 Semi-Detached/ Link Dwellings
on a School Block. Ms. Watson stated a concern in regards to adequate schooling for
the children in the neighourhood.
No one spoke in support of Report PSD-011-06.
The applicant indicated concurrence with the recommendations contained in Report
PSD-011-06.
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-96013 TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 38 SEMI-
DETACHED/LINK DWELLINGS ON A SCHOOL BLOCK
APPLICANT: CCCC DURHAM WEST L TD (THE KAITLlN GROUP L TD)
Resolution #GPA-029-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-011-06 be received;
THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Draft Approved Plan of
Subdivision 18T-96013, submitted by CCCC Durham West Ltd. to permit the development of
38 residential units, be referred back for further processing and the preparation of a
subsequent report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-011-06 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
CARRIED
PROPOSED BOWMANVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Resolution #GPA-030-06
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report PSD-012-06 be received;
THAT the draft Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Plan be adopted as the Old
Bowmanville (North Ward) Heritage Guidelines for use as a resource document by residents;
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THAT a Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan be drafted to reflect the request of
the Beech Avenue residents for designation of a Heritage Conservation District under Part V of
the Ontario Heritage Act, as Attachment 2 to Report PSD-012-06;
THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District By-law be adopted when the specific
Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan has been drafted;
THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District be reviewed approximately three
years after it comes into force; and
THAT any interested parties or delegation be advised of Council's decision.
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS)
Resolution #GPA-031-06
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-030-06 be divided to allow for consideration of the first,
second and sixth paragraphs separately from the remainder of the recommendations.
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-032-06
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-030-06 be amended by adding a new second paragraph
as follows:
"THAT no further financial resources be spent on the Heritage Conservation District
Plan through consultants."
CARRIED
Councillor MacArthur stated a pecuniary interest with respect to those sections of Report
PSD-012-06 related specifically to Beech Avenue and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject. Councillor MacArthur is a resident of Beech Avenue.
Resolution #GPA-033-06
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle
"THAT the third paragraph of Resolution #GPA-030-06 be amended by adding the following
wording thereto:
"subject to 100 percent sign-off on designation."
CARRIED
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Resolution #GPA-034-06
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-030-06 be amended by adding a new sixth paragraph
as follows:
"THAT, upon reconstruction of Beech Avenue, no further dollars be spent beyond
traditional road construction."
CARRIED
Councillor MacArthur resumed his chair for consideration of the following matter.
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-030-06 pertaining to the Heritage Conservation District Plan,
not specifically related to Beech Avenue was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED,
such that it now reads as follows:
"THAT Report PSD-012-06 be received;
THAT no further financial resources be spent on the Heritage Conservation District Plan
through consultants;
THAT the draft Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Plan be adopted as the Old
Bowmanville (North Ward) Heritage Guidelines for use as a resource document by
residents;
THAT any interested parties or delegation be advised of Council's decision."
Councillor MacArthur stated a pecuniary interest pertaining to those sections of Report
PSD-012-06 specifically related to Beech Avenue and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor MacArthur is a resident of Beech Avenue.
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-030-06 pertaining to the Heritage Conservation District Plan,
specifically related to Beech Avenue was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED,
such that it now reads as follows:
"THAT a Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan be drafted to reflect the
request of the Beech Avenue residents for designation of a Heritage Conservation
District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (Attachment 2 to Report PSD-012-06),
subject to 100 percent sign-off on designation;
THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District By-law be adopted when the
specific Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan has been drafted;
THAT, upon reconstruction of Beech Avenue, no further dollars be spent beyond
traditional road construction; and
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THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District be reviewed approximately
three years after it comes into force."
REZONING AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 18T-88051 TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 13 RESIDENTIAL
UNITS
APPLICANTS: 2075568 ONTARIO INC. AND MIDDLE ROAD DEVELOPMENTS
Resolution #GPA-035-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PSD-013-06 be received;
THAT the amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-88051, submitted by
2075568 Ontario Inc. be approved subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 3 to
Report PSD-013-06;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by 2075568 Ontario Inc. and Middle Road
Developments be approved and that the proposed Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 4 to
Report PSD-013-06 be passed;
THAT a By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council at such time that
the applicant has entered into a subdivision agreement;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law, to execute an amendment to Subdivision
Agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington at such time as the
agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Directors of Engineering Services and
Planning Services;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-013-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of
Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-013-06 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
CARRIED
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APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW TO
PERMIT THE WESTERLY EXPANSION OF WILMOT CREEK COMMUNITY WITH
APPROXIMATELY 66 ADDITIONAL SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING UNITS
APPLICANT: RIDGE PINE PARK INC.
Resolution #GPA-036-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PSD-014-06 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 48 to the Clarington Official Plan as submitted by Ridge Pine Park Inc.
to expand westerly the Wilmot Creek Adult Lifestyle Community by extending the Urban
Residential area and Special Policy Area B to the west and to place a District Park symbol on
the area of the Municipal Waterfront Park as contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-014-06
be adopted;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Ridge Pine Park Inc. be approved and that the
Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-014-06, be adopted;
THAT a By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council' at such time that
the applicant has satisfied the provisions of Section 23.4.3 of the Official Plan including
executing a site plan agreement; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-014-06, any delegations, and the Regional
Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
MEETINGS OF JANUARY 19, 2006
Resolution #GPA-037-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report PSD-015-06 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on January 19,
2006 for applications A2005-0043, 2005-0053 and A2005-0054, and that Staff be authorized to
appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of
Adjustment.
CARRIED
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APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: CONDOR DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
Resolution #GPA-038-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-016-06 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Blocks 149 to 156 on
Plan 40M-2113 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law, attached to
Report PSD-016-06, be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-016-06, any delegations and the Regional
Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT PSD-017-06 - PROPERTY MATTER
Resolution #GPA-039-06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Confidential Report PSD-017-06 regarding a property matter be referred to the
end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-040-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT staff report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee with
respect to a policy on design of fencing along arterial roads.
CARRIED
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Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR JANUARY, 2006
Resolution #GPA-041-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report EGD-007-06 be received for information.
CARRIED
PRIMROSE SUBDIVISION, COURTlCE, PLAN 40M-1945, 'CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS
AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
NORTHEAST BOWMANVILLE SUBDIVISION PHASE 5, BOWMANVILLE, PLAN 40M-1776,
'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', ROADS AND ABOVE
GROUND SERVICES
Resolution #GPA-042-06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report EGD-008-06 be received;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance'
for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed
within Plan 40M-1 945; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-008-06, assuming certain streets
within Plan 40M-1 945 and abutting Plan 40M-1684 as public highways.
AND
THAT Report EGD-009-06 be received;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance'
for the Roads and Above Ground Services, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1776; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-009-06, assuming certain streets
within Plan 40M-1776 as public highways.
CARRIED
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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CLARINGTON'S BRIAN MCFARLANE HOCKEY MUSEUM - BRANDING STRATEGY
Resolution #GPA-043-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CSD-001-06 be received;
THAT Resolution #C-347-04 passed on June 28, 2004 to name Clarington's new hockey
museum be amended by deleting the words "Clarington's Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum"
and substituting the words "Total Hockey"; and
THAT the logo, Attachment #1 to Report CSD-001-06, be endorsed FORTHWITH.
CARRIED
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON'S PARTICIPATION IN THE CANADIAN TIRE
JUMPSTARTPROGRAM
Resolution #GPA-044-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CSD-002-06 be received for information.
CARRIED
ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC POOLS
Resolution #GPA-045-06
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Report CSD-003-06 be received for information.
CARRIED
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Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
INTENTION TO DESIGNATE 483 KING AVENUE EAST, NEWCASTLE
VILLAGE AS A HERITAGE PROPERTY (THE WALLBRIDGE HOUSE)
Resolution #GPA-046-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CLD-001-06 be received;
THAT the notice of objection served on the Municipal Clerk under Section 29. (5) of the
Ontario Heritage Act be referred to the Review Board for a hearing and report; and
THAT Aird & Berlis and Dunbury Homes be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
OSHAWA/CLARINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AND
JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY LEASE AGREEMENTS
Resolution #GPA-047-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report COD-008-05 be received;
THAT the Lease agreement, Attachment #1 to Report COD-008-06, with the
Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living in the amount of $12,021.93 per annum
for one (1) year term be approved;
THAT the Lease agreement, Attachment #2 to Report COD-008-06, with the John Howard
Society in the amount of $12,021.93 per annum for one (1) year term be approved; and
THAT the By-laws attached to Report COD-008-06, marked Attachment #3 and
Attachment #4, be approved authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary
agreements.
CARRIED
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TENDER CL2006-1, HAMPTON POND RECOVERY
Resolution #GPA-048-06
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report COD-009-06 be received;
THAT Hard-Co Construction Ltd., Whitby, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of
$90,541.51 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms,
conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2006-1, be awarded the contract for the
Hampton Pond Recovery as required by the Operations Department;
THAT the total funds required in the amount of $90,541.51 (plus GST) be drawn from
Hampton Pond Recovery Account # 100-00-000-02153-2015; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-009-06, marked Schedule "A", authorizing the
Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved, FORTHWITH.
CARRIED
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
Resolution #GPA-049-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to allow for consideration of Confidential
Report PSD-017-06 pertaining to a property matter.
CARRIED
The meeting resumed in "open" session at 11 :38 a.m.
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RATIFY ACTIONS
Resolution #GPA-050-06
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken at the closed meeting be ratified.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-051-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :39 a.m.
CARRIED
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MAYOR
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