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Home My WebLink About04/24/2006 I General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 24, 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 Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Manager of Development Review, Planning Services, C. Pellarin Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Deputy Treasurer, Finance Department, L. Gordon Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Clerk II, C. Tennisco Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-184-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 1 0, 2006, be approved. CARRIED General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 PRESENTATION Dave Hardy, Hardy, Stevenson, and Associates, provided a Powerpoint presentation to the Committee in regards to Report PSD-047-06 - Port Granby Project - Update on Enhanced Facility Design and Revised Environmental Assessment Study Report. The purpose of the presentation was to review MPRT recommendations for a double liner system including concerns of redundancy, till as a design barrier and soil/groundwater contamination, durability of liner, the usage of double liners, and ease of decommissioning of the site; the strengths of the Enhanced Facility Design and how it meets MPRT expectations; the use of capillary barriers; protection of the liner during installation; and to respond to public comments. In closing, Mr. Hardy ensured the facility can be constructed to protect the health and safety of the residents. Resolution #GPA-185-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the agenda be altered to add Gerry Mahoney to the list of delegations. CARRIED DELEGATIONS John Stephenson, South East Ratepayers Association appeared before the Committee to express his comments and observations regarding Report PSD-04 7 -06. Mr. Stephenson believes the Report to be ambiguous, and components of the proposed base liner can not be redundant, and he further stated there is very little change in the proposed "enhanced" system. Mr. Stephenson submitted two resolutions passed at a meeting of the South East Clarington Ratepayers Association containing their requests, and requested Council and the Government of Canada order an independent review of the operation of the LLRWMO of the Port Granby Project. Gerry Mahoney, appeared before the Committee regarding the Port Granby Project. He referenced PSD-041-05 and stated his concerns and outstanding questions were not addressed in Report PSD-04 7 -06. Mr. Mahoney requested Council to acknowledge residents' concerns and quality of life, social justice and fairness, and to work with the area residents to resolve these issues before endorsing a preferred liner method. .2 . General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Applicant: Report: Application to Amend the Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 and Removal of Part Lot Control to Permit the Construction of Four Semi-Detached Dwellings Condor Developments Ltd. PSD-044-06 Bob Russell, Planner, Planning Services, provided a verbal report and a slide presentation pertaining to Report PSD-044-06. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-044-06. Ron Armstrong, Armstrong Harrison Associates, on behalf of the applicant, Condor Developments Ltd., appeared before the Committee in support of Report PSD-044-06 and to address any concerns of the Committee. (b) Subject: Applicant: Report: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a Restaurant, 57 Mill Street South, Newcastle Village 1664312 Ontario Incorporated PSD-045-06 Dean Jacobs, Planner, Planning Services, provided a verbal report and a slide presentation pertaining to Report PSD-045-06. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-045-06. The Applicant was present but did not address the Committee. (c) Subject: Applicant: Report: Application to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit an Increase in Density for a Six Storey Apartment Building Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd. PSD-046-06 Susan Ashton, Planner, Planning Services, provided a verbal report and a slide presentation pertaining to Report PSD-046-06. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-046-06. Sal Vitello, E.!. Richmond Architects Ltd., on behalf of the Applicant, Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd., appeared before the Committee to address any concerns of the Committee and to advise further reports will be submitted in regards to density impacts and site design. - 3 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS APPLICANT: CONDOR DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Resolution #GPA-186-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-044-06 be received; THAT provided that no significant issues are raised at the public meeting, the application be approved in principle to allow development of four (4) residential lots, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 2, to Report PSD-044-06, and the applicant entering into a development agreement with the Municipality of Clarington; THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached to Report PSD-044-06, be forwarded to Council at such time as the development agreement has been executed; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a development agreement for the development of the subject lands; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-044-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A RESTAURANT WITH REDUCED PARKING STANDARDS - 57 MILL STREET SOUTH, NEWCASTLE VILLAGE APPLICANT: 1664312 ONTARIO INCORPORATED Resolution #GPA-187-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-045-06 be received; THAT provided that no significant issues are raised at the public meeting, the application submitted by 1664312 Ontario Incorporated be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached to Report PSD-045-06, be forwarded to Council for adoption; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-045-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED -4- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY- LAW TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN DENSITY FOR A SIX STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING APPLICANT: DUNBURY DEVELOPMENT (GREEN) LTD. Resolution #GPA-188-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-046-06 be received; THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd. be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and, THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-046-06 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED PORT GRANBY PROJECT - UPDATE ON ENHANCED FACILITY DESIGN AND REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT Resolution #GPA-189-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-047-06 be received for information, and THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to all interested parties indicated in Report PSD-047-06. CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTIONS) Resolution #GPA-190-06 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-189-06 be amended by adding the following: THAT the staff report, expected to come forth to Committee in June 2006, include an explanation of how the review of the double liner will be handled through the environmental assessment and through the licensing process by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. CARRIED - 5 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 Resolution #GPA-191-06 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-189-06 be amended by adding the following: THAT the staff report, expected to come forth to Committee in June 2006, also include the details of the socio-economic strategies recommended to alleviate some of the adverse effects of the project, and that these strategies be presented to SECRA prior to the report being considered by the Committee in June. CARRIED The foregoing Resolution #GPA-189-06 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. MODIFICATION TO OPA 34 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE Resolution #GPA-192-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-048-06 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington concurs with the modification to OPA 34, proposed by the Region of Durham, to remove the Rural Residential Cluster symbol in the vicinity of Regional Road 9 and Langstaff Road; THAT a copy of Report PSD-048-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and, THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-048-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED DURHAM REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW - RECOMMENDED DIRECTIONS FOR POPULATION, EMPLOYMENT AND URBAN LAND Resolution #GPA-193-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-049-06 be received; THAT Report PSD-049-06 be adopted as the Municipality's comments on The Durham Region Official Plan Review - Recommended Directions For Population, Employment and Urban Land; and - 6 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 THAT a copy of Report PSD-049-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-049-06 and any delegations decision. CARRIED Mayor Mutton advised Council that Bill 1 07 - Greater Toronto Transportation Authority has received first reading and he expressed his concern that the Province will download the costs to the municipalities. Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR MARCH, 2006 Resolution #GPA-194-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report EGD-023-06 be received for information. CARRIED OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY & FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY RESPONSE REPORT - MARCH 2006 Resolution #GPA-195-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report ESD-005-06 be received for information. CARRIED - 7 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - PUBLIC ALERTING Resolution #GPA-196-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report ESD-006-06 be received for information. CARRIED COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUPPLIER INFORMATION NIGHT Resolution #GPA-197-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report COD-017-06 be received for information. 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 - 8 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 24, 2006 OTHER BUSINESS Councillor MacArthur commented on the success of Earth Day and the tree planting at Hampton Pond and advised approximately 100 - 150 residents turned out for this event. He congratulated Brian Seaton on his efforts and advised the Committee funding is solely based on external agencies such as CLOCA and Ducks Unlimited. Councillor Schell also commented on the success of Earth Day activities and commended and thanked Fred Horvath, Director of Operations, and his staff for their efforts. Councillor Trim announced that on Earth Day members of the Lion's Club cleaned up the trash and litter at the Lion's Trail and members of the lodge cleaned up the Rutherford Trail. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-198-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :02 a.m. CARRIED 'ut~ 1:!ixt ~ /L/,y ! ~~.. ~ ( MUNICIPAL CLERK - 9 -