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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/2006 REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION PSD-094-06 (a) – Report on Site Plan Activities (January – June 2006) EGD-039-06 (b) – Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for June 2006 EGD-041-06 (c) – Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for July 2006 COD-047-06 (d) – Supplier Information Night FND-012-06 (e) – Annual Leasing Report - 2005 2. REZONING AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES APPLICANT: MARIA WULCZYN, FIRST-TECH MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC. AND PERCY NAPPER THAT Report PSD-088-06 be received; THAT the revised rezoning and draft plan of subdivision applications submitted by Weston Consulting Group Inc. on behalf of Maria Wulczyn, First-Tech Mechanical Systems Inc., and Percy Napper be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report following the receipt of all outstanding information and agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-088-06 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Report #1 - 2 - September 11, 2006 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISIONS AND RELATED REZONING APPLICANT: FOSTER CREEK DEVELOPMENTS, 2083302 ONTARIO LIMITED, AND ROBERT J. STEPHENSON THAT Report PSD-089-06 be received; THAT the proposed Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivisions 18T- 89059 and S-C-2000/001 and Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Foster Creek Developments, 2083302 Ontario Limited, and Robert J. Stephenson to permit the development of 676 residential units (136 additional units to the 540 units draft approved) be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT the applicants, Region of Durham, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-089-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 4. REZONING TO PERMIT A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE WITHIN AN EXISITING BUILDING APPLICANT: MURRAY VISSER THAT Report PSD-090-06 be received; THAT provided that no significant issues are raised at the public meeting, the application to amend the Zoning By-law submitted by Murray Visser be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-090-06 be adopted by Council; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-090-06 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. 5. AMENDMENT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PORT HOPE PROJECT THAT Report PSD-091-06 be received; THAT the Agreement to amend the Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Natural Resources be approved; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-091-06 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement to amend the Legal Agreement for the Port Hope Area Initiative, be adopted; and THAT a copy of Report PSD-091-06, Council's decision, and the signed By-law be forwarded to Natural Resources Canada and the Municipality of Port Hope. Report #1 - 3 - September 11, 2006 6. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETINGS OF JULY 20, AUGUST 3, AUGUST 17, 2006 THAT Report PSD-093-06 be received; THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on July 20, August 3, August 17, 2006 for applications A2006-0017, A2006-0023, A2006-0025, and A2006-0027 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; THAT Council concurs with Staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on August 3, 2006 for application A2006- 0026 is not warranted; THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on August 17, 2006 for application A2006-0024 and that Staff be directed to withdraw the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board concerning application A2006-0024. THAT Council concurs with Staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on August 17, 2006 for application A2006- 0028 is not warranted. However, should an appeal be lodged by another party, that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend its original recommendation. 7. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: KAITLIN GROUP LTD. THAT Report PSD-095-06 be received for information; THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lot 33 on 40M- 2214 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD- 095-06 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-095-06, any delegations and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. 8. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT 114 TO THE DURHAM REGION OFFICIAL PLAN THAT Report PSD-096-06 be received; THAT Council request the Region to delete Supplemental Attachment 1 – Requested Changes to the Greenbelt; THAT in the event that Regional Council resolves to incorporate a Supplemental Attachment on the Greenbelt, any changes proposed in the Municipality of Clarington be deleted; Report #1 - 4 - September 11, 2006 THAT, with the exception of the lands on the east side of Bowmanville (Ridge Pine Park Lands), Council request the Region to postpone any decision on Future Growth Areas either by Supplemental Attachment 2 or new policies on Future Growth Areas, until the implementation and conformity exercise on the Growth Plan in order to allow the Region and area municipalities the opportunity to assess the impacts of the Growth Plan on land requirements, urban form, and the opportunities for creating transit supportive, complete communities; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, area municipalities in Durham Region, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Renewal and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and any interested party listed in this report. 9. APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR THAT report EGD-040-06 be received; THAT Adam Carter be appointed as Inspector for the Municipality of Clarington effective September 12, 2006 and that his name be added to Schedule ‘A’ of By- Law 2005-145; THAT John Preston be deleted as Inspector for the Municipality of Clarington effective September 12, 2006, and that his name be deleted from Schedule ‘A’ of By-Law 2005-145; THAT Duane Tyte be deleted as Inspector (Fire Prevention) for the Municipality of Clarington effective September 12, 2006, and that his name be deleted from Schedule ‘A’ of By-Law 2005-145; and THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council. 10. RIVER VALLEY ESTATES SUBDIVISION PHASE 5, BOWMANVILLE LD-99- 227-231, ‘CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE’ AND ‘ASSUMPTION BY-LAW’, FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS THAT Report EGD-042-06 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 40R-19553; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-42-06, assuming certain streets within Plans 40R-19553 and 40R-14228 as public highways. Report #1 - 5 - September 11, 2006 11. PROVISION OF CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES GREEN ROAD – BASELINE ROAD TO ASPEN SPRINGS DRIVE, BOWMANVILLE THAT Report EDG-043-06 be received; THAT the engineering services and project construction be provided through The Kaitlin Group and that the construction be tendered in conjunction with the development work in order to take advantage of volume pricing; THAT Purchasing By-law 2006-127, paragraph 15.07 be waived for this project; and THAT the award of the construction be subject to satisfactory pricing being received and the approval of the Director of Engineering Services. 12.CANADA-ONTARIO MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND INTAKE THREE – PORT DARLINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD, SECONDARY ACCESS ROUTE THAT Report EGD-044-06 be received by Council; THAT the Municipality submit an application for funding to the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund – Intake 3; THAT the works listed in the Port Darlington Neighbourhood, Secondary Access Route contained in Report EGD-044-06 continue to be endorsed as the Municipality’s highest priority project per COMRIF Intake 2 , however modified to identify additional benefits, and included in the application; THAT Report EGD-044-06 be forwarded to the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Joint Secretariat; and THAT the Engineering Services Department proceed with the preparation and submission of the Canada-Ontario Rural Infrastructure Fund application, including all supporting documentation. 13. PORT DARLINGTON WATERFRONT PARK CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN THAT Addendum # 2 to EGD-050-04 be received; THAT Committee recommend to Council approval of the revised West Beach Conceptual Master Plan for Port Darlington Waterfront Park; THAT Committee recommend to Council approval of the cost estimate for the West Beach Conceptual Master Plan and refer it for consideration in a future Capital Budget; and THAT all interested parties listed for Report Addendum #2 to EGD-050-04 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Report #1 - 6 - September 11, 2006 14. WAIVER OF PARKING FEES FOR VETERANS WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation, in cooperation with the Royal Canadian Legion, offers the opportunity for an Ontario Veteran Plate to be issued to any person who has honourably: ? Served in WWII or in Korea during the Korean War as a member of any of the following: the Canadian Forces, an allied force, the Merchant Navy or the Ferry Command; ? Served for a minimum of three years in the Canadian Regular Forces (may still be serving); ? Served for a minimum of three years of actual paid duty (1095 days) in the Canadian Reserve Forces or has been awarded the Canadian Decoration; ? Served in NATO operations or as a member of the United Nations peacekeeping force as a member of any of the following: the Canadian Regular or Reserve Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or another Canadian police force, or an allied force; ? Served in the Vietnam War in the forces of the United States or its allies during this war and who was a Canadian citizen at the time of such services; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington deems it appropriate to acknowledge the services of our veterans; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT vehicles bearing a Province of Ontario Veteran’s plate, shall be exempt from paying any applicable parking fees within the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council. 15.PAY EQUITY REVIEW – CONSULTANT’S FINDINGS AND PHASE 2 PAY EQUITY PLAN REVISION THAT Report COD-044-06 be received; THAT the Review Report of the existing Pay Equity Plan by D & G Dudar Consultants, be received; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to include a pre-budget approved amount of $30,000 (inclusive of GST), in the 2007 Administration Consulting account, for the purpose of proceeding with the development and implementation of revised Pay Equity Plans and Questionnaires, for Union and Non-Affiliated Employees, including the Library; THAT the CAO be authorized to engage Consultants to undertake Phase 2 of the Pay Equity review, by developing a revised plan beginning early 2007; Report #1 - 7 - September 11, 2006 THAT the suspension of the pay equity job review process approved by report COD-65-05, be lifted; THAT the existing Pay Equity Plan job review process continue essentially in its current form with Supervisory Approval Criteria established by the CAO, until the revised pay equity plan and process is put into effect; THAT during the transition period until the revised pay equity plan is in place, any recommendations by the Pay Equity Committees regarding adjustment to compensation be approved by the CAO; THAT, the recommendations put forward by the Consultant, essentially as outlined in the body of this report, be approved for incorporation as appropriate in the future pay equity maintenance process; THAT the CUPE President be provided a copy of Report COD-044-06 for the purpose of reviewing the content with the Union members; THAT the CAO be authorized to seek input from the Union President, for the revision of the Pay Equity Plan for Unionized employees, which will be posted as a revised plan at the conclusion of the review; THAT the Library Executive Director be provided a copy of Report COD-044-06 for information and opportunity for input into the revision of the Pay Equity Plans and process, and to advise the Library Board of Council’s actions; and THAT, at the conclusion of the review, the CAO be authorized to post the revised Non-Affiliated Pay Equity Plan as an amended plan for comment by the Non- Affiliated group as required under the ACT. 16. ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION LEASE AGREEMENT THAT Report COD-045-06 be received; THAT the Lease agreement (Schedule “A” to Report COD-045-06) with the Ontario Realty Corporation in the amount of $10,500.00 per annum for a two (2) year term be approved; and THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-045-06 marked Schedule “B” be approved authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement. 17. TENDER AWARDS SUMMER COUNCIL BREAK THAT Report COD-048-06 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-048-06, marked Schedule “B”, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement be approved. Report #1 - 8 - September 11, 2006 18.ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 THAT Report FND-013-06 be received; and THAT a copy of Report FND-013-06 be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 19. CASH ACTIVITY – SECOND QUARTER OF 2006 THAT Report FND-014-06 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter 25, Section 286 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the second quarter of the year 2006, as shown on the schedule attached to Report FND-014-06; and THAT Part “A” of the expenditures for the second quarter of the year be confirmed. 20. DELEGATION RICHARD WARD THAT the delegation of Richard Ward regarding By-law 2001-141, as amended, and the motive for passing the by-law, be received for information. 21. SHORTAGE OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE WITHIN DURHAM REGION WHEREAS there is a shortage of Justices of the Peace in Durham Region; and WHEREAS matters are being dismissed by the Courts as a result of this shortage, thus negatively impacting the law enforcement process in Clarington, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT correspondence be issued to the Attorney General and the Premier of Ontario requesting additional Justices of the Peace to be appointed to the Courts in the Region of Durham; and THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Mr. Brian Roy, Solicitor, Region of Durham, Mr. John O’Toole, MPP, The Association of Municipal Clerk’s and Treasurers of Ontario, the municipalities within Durham Region, and the Regional Senior Justice. 22. RATIFY ACTIONS THAT the actions taken at the “closed” meeting be ratified.