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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 15,2006
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MAY 8,2006
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS
(a) PSD-056-06 - Application for Removal of Holding
Owner: 941807 Ontario Limited
(b) COD-019-06 - Tender CL2006-12, Harvey Jackson Ball Diamond Lighting
2. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) Addendum to CLD-005-06 and CLD-005-06 - Hours of Operation for
Gasoline Stations
(b) ADM-002-06 - Newcastle Library Branch - Project Planning Status
3. 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS - VOTE COUNTING EQUIPMENT
THAT Report CLD-011-06 be received;
THAT the municipal elections within the Municipality of Clarington be conducted
using vote by mail and for the ballots to be counted using automated vote counting
equipment; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-011-06, be forwarded to Council for
enactment.
4. BILL 8 - AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILDREN'S LAW REFORM ACT
THAT Report CLD-012-06 be received;
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THAT a letter of support for Bill 8, Children's Law Reform Amendment Act, 2005
be forwarded to the Honourable Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Children and
Youth Services, Kim Craitor, MPP, Niagara Falls and to John O'Toole, MPP,
Durham; and
THAT Zena Burns be advised of Council's decision.
5. PROPOSED AUCTIONEER'S LICENCING BY-LAW
THAT Report CLD-013-06 be referred back to staff to consider increasing the one
day licensing fee.
6. CANADA DAY IN CLARINGTON
THAT Report CLD-014-06 be received; and
THAT the Rotary Club of Courtice be approved for a $3,000.00 grant in support of
their "Canada Day In Clarington" event.
7. APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY -LAW BY BOWMANVILLE CREEK DEVELOPMENTS INC. (TORGAN
GROUP) TO PERMIT A WIDER RANGE OF COMMERCIAL USES
THAT Report PSD-050-06 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. 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;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-050-06 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and,
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-050-06 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
8. REZONING TO PERMIT A CONVENIENCE STORE ACCESSORY TO A
MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
APPLICANT: SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-051-06 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted on behalf of Shell Canada Products be
approved and that the attached zoning by-law amendment be adopted by Council;
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THAT the Holding symbol be lifted at such time as the Municipality receives written
assurance from the TSSA and/or a qualified person under the Environmental
Protection Act that anyon-site contamination is cleaned up to accepted standards
per the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act and that there is no off-site
contamination from the historic operation of the gas station or that any off-site
contamination has been cleaned up to acceptable standards per the provisions of
the Environmental Protection Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-051-06 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
9. REZONING AND PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 48 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANT: BLACK CREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
THAT Report PSD-052-06 be received;
THAT the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment,
submitted by Black Creek Developments Ltd. to permit the development of 48
residential units be referred back for further processing and the preparation of a
subsequent report; and
THAT the applicant, Region of Durham, all interested parties listed in Report
PSD-052-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
10. BEECH AVENUE, BOWMANVILLE - HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
DESIGNATION AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN
THAT Report PSD-053-06 be received;
THAT a Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan, Attachment 1 to
Report PSD-053-06, be adopted under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;
THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District By-law be adopted;
THAT the Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District be reviewed with input
from the residents three years after it comes into force; and
THAT any interested parties or delegation in Report PSD-053-06 be advised of
Council's decision.
11. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: THE KAITLlN GROUP
THAT Report PSD-054-06 be received;
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THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to block 22 on
Registered Plan 40M-1864, and blocks 85 and 86 on Registered Plan 40M-2185, be
approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law, attached to Report PSD-054-06, be
passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-06, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
12. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 20,2006
THAT Report PSD-055-06 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on
April 20, 2006 for applications A2006-0009, to A2006-0013 inclusive, and that Staff
be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
13. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND ROAD ALLOWANCE ON BRADSHAW
STREET, BOWMANVILLE TO DEVON DOWNS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED (THE
FOLEY GROUP)
THAT Report PSD-057-06 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-057 -06 be passed to authorize the
Mayor and the Clerk, on behalf of the Municipality, to execute the agreement for
the sale of the portions identified on Attachment 1, to Report PSD-057-06, to
Devon Downs Development Limited (the Foley Group) for $67,000;
THAT the proceeds from the sale of the surplus property be deposited into the
Municipal Acquisition of Real Property Reserve Account; and
THAT staff and the Municipal solicitor be authorized to take all necessary actions
to complete the transactions.
14. BY-LAW TO REGULATE CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES UPON
THE HIGHWAYS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CLARINGTON
THAT Report EGD-018-06 be received;
THAT Council pass By-law No. 2006-XX, attached to Report EGD-018-06, to
regulate the construction of driveway entrances upon highways under the
jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT Council repeal By-law No. 81-37 and By-law 96-43.
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15. INTERSECTION OF lONGWORTH AVENUE AND REGIONAL ROAD 57,
BOWMANVlllE
THAT Report EGD-026-06 be received; and
THAT the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Longworth Avenue and
Regional Road 57 be added to the 2006 Capital Budget and in accordance with a
50/50 cost sharing arrangement with the Region, the Municipality's share of the
project, estimated at approximately $87,500, is to be financed through the Roads
and Related Development Charges Reserve Fund.
16. 20 KING STREET EAST TRANSIT SHELTER CONSTRUCTION & KING
STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION - PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
THAT Report EGD-027-06 be received;
That the King Street Transit Shelter be referred back to staff for further processing
through an additional Public Information Centre;
THAT the Bridge Rehabilitation be constructed as per modified Option 2; and
THAT all those who attended the Public Information Centre and who have
contacted the Municipality as interested parties be informed of RE~port
EGD-027-06.
17. INTERSECTION OF BASELINE ROAD AND HOLT ROAD
THAT Report EGD-028-06 be received;
THAT the intersection of Baseline Road and Holt Road become an all-way stop;
and
THAT the proposed by-law, attached to Report EGD-028-06, be approved by
Council.
18. FAMilY AND YOUTH FITNESS
THAT Report CSD-006-06 be received; and
THAT Council authorize staff to develop a revenue-neutral youth fitness programs
outlined in Report CSD-006-06, to be introduced during the fall of 2006.
19. PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRillATOR - PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
THAT Report CSD-008-06 be received;
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THAT Council direct staff to coordinate the initial program support and certification
for defibrillators located at the Newcastle Arena, Orono Arena, Newcastle
Community Hall and Garnet Rickard Complex;
THAT staff be authorized to over expend the 2006 operating budqet for the initial
Support and certification cost of $8,400.00 and the alarm installation and first year
of monitoring cost of $3,200.00;
THAT staff include ongoing costs of the annual program support and certification
as well as the annual monitoring costs as part of the operating budget process for
2007; and
THAT the Orono Arena Board, Newcastle Arena Board and the Newcastle
Community Hall Board be advised of action taken.
20. SUPPLEMENTAL RATES AND FEES
THAT Report CSD-009-06 be received;
THAT Council approve the Supplemental Rates and Fees Schedule, attached to
Report CSD-009-06, for the period May 1,2006 to August 31, 2007 with the
following amendments;
THAT the Total Hockey fee of $2.00 for a child (1 - 5) be waived when the child
is accompanied by a parent or guardian; and
THAT the parking lot fees of $500.00 and $250.00 be waived for events
conducted by charitable or not-for-profit organizations.
21. LIONS CLUB OFFER TO LEASE, CLARINGTON BEECH CENTRE
THAT Report COD-018-06 be received;
THAT the offer from the Lions Club for the lease of space in the Clarington Beech
Centre in the amount of $929.86 / month for the term of September 1, 2006 to
June 30,2007 be approved; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-018-06, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the lease agreement with the Lions
Club be forwarded to Council for approval.
22. FAIR WAGE SCHEDULE
THAT Report COD-020-06 be received;
THAT the Fair Wage Policy for the Municipality of Clarington be extended for one
additional year; and
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THAT staff report back to Council in June, 2007.
23. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP2006-5, CONSULTING SERVICES,
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - STRATEGIC PLAN
THAT Report COD-021-06 be received;
THAT the proposal received from Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, London,
Ontario being the most responsive bidder meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2006-5 be awarded the contract for the
provision of the Consulting Services for the Community Services Department,
Strategic Plan with an amended bid of $107,375.56, ($93,433.75 + $13,491.81)
including approximate disbursements, (excluding GST);
THAT the funds required be drawn from the Community Services Administration
2006 Consulting Account #100-42-130-10085-7160;
THAT the prior years accumulation of funds for the Community Services Strategic
Plan, in the amount of $82,375.56, in the Professional Fees Reserve be used to
offset the 2006 Community Services consulting budget; and
THAT the attached By-law attached to Report COD-021-06, marked Schedule "A"
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
24. TENDER CL2006-6, 2006 CRACK SEALING PROGRAMS, VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
THAT Report COD-022-06 be received;
THAT A-1 Asphalt Maintenance Ltd., Burlington, Ontario with a total revised bid in
the amount of $40,286.76 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL200n-6, be awarded
the contract to provide crack sealing at various locations as required by the
Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT the funds required be provided from the Operations Department 2006
Budget - Account #100-36-381-10250-7163.
25. DELEGATION OF WILMA PAUL - ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES IN CLARINGTON
THAT the delegation of Wilma Paul be referred to the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
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26. DEBRA FARMER - BUD'S FIREWORKS
THAT Debra Farmer's request to sell fireworks at the Garnet B. Rickard Centre
over the Victoria Day weekend be approved provided the organiz(~rs apply for all
necessary permits and submit all necessary fees and supporting documentation
including insurance certificates.
27. VILLAGE OF NEWCASTLE - SESQUICENTENNIAL IN 2006 - FREE
SWIMMING
WHEREAS the Village of Newcastle is celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2006;
AND WHEREAS a program of various activities is being planned for the July 1
weekend in celebration of the event;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington authorize the Community Services Department to provide public
swimming at the Newcastle Lions Pool free of charge on Friday, June 30,
Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, 2006.
28. RATIFY ACTIONS
THAT the actions taken at the closed meeting be ratified.