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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.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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;
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Served for a minimum of three years in the Canadian Regular Forces (may still
be serving);
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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.
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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.