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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2007
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2007
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-037-07 The Winds of Change are Changing Our Landscape:
Resolution of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
(b) EGD-031-07 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for February, 2007
(c) OPD-004-07 Clarington Pitch-In Canada Events
(d) ESD-004-07 Monthly Response Report – February 2007
(e) CSD-004-07 Community Services – 2006 Year End Review
(f) CLD-008-07 2007 Animal Licence Sales Campaign
(g) CLD-009-07 Donations to Clarington Animal Shelter
(h) CLD-012-07 Bill 130 – Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006
(i) FND-006-07 Mayor & Councillor’s Remuneration & Expenses for 2006
2.FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS
(a) COD-010-07 Tender CL2007-2, Orono Operations Yard and Kendal
Community Centre, Flat Roof Replacement
(b) Durham Regional Police Service policy concerning advance notice and
advance payment for services of paid-duty officers.
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3. APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE LAND CORPORATION
THAT Report PSD-033-07 be received;
THAT the applications for a proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment submitted by Prestonvale Land Corporation be referred back to Staff
for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-07 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
4. REZONING TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY SALES OFFICE
APPLICANT: 1707526 ONTARIO LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-034-07 be received;
THAT the application submitted by 1707526 Ontario Limited be approved and that
the Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-034-07 be passed by
Council;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-034-07, and the amending By-law attached to Report
PSD-034-07 be forwarded to the Durham Regional Planning Department and the
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and
THAT the Region of Durham, the applicant, all interested parties listed in Report
PSD-034-07 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision and forwarded
a Notice of Adoption.
5.PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPLICANT: 464367 ONTARIO LTD.
THAT Report PSD-029-07 be received;
THAT the application for the proposed Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of
Subdivision 18T-86012, submitted by 464367 Ontario Ltd. be approved as per
Attachment 1 to Report PSD-029-07, subject to the conditions of Draft Approval, as
contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-029-07;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law to enter into an agreement with
the owners and the By-law be forwarded to Council for approval at such time the
owners are prepared to proceed with this development;
THAT a By-law to remove the “Holding (H)” Symbol be forwarded to Council at such
time as the owners have entered into a subdivision agreement with the Municipality;
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THAT a copy of Report PSD-029-07 and Council’s decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-029-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.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.
THAT Report PSD-035-07 be received;
THAT the Clarington Official Plan be amended as shown in Attachment 3 to
Report PSD-035-07 to permit an increase in density and increase in housing
targets as proposed by the application submitted by Dunbury Development
(Green) Ltd. and that the necessary By-law be passed;
THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Dunbury
Development (Green) Ltd. be approved and that the By-law contained in
Attachment 4 to Report PSD-035-07 be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-035-07 and the attached Official Plan Amendment 55
and the amending Zoning By-law be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning
Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and,
THAT the Region of Durham, the applicant and all interested parties listed in
Report PSD-035-07 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision and
forwarded the Notice of Adoption.
7.EA NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION
ADDITIONAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT CAPACITY FOR THE
BOWMANVILLE URBAN AREA
THAT Report PSD-036-07 be received;
THAT Council acknowledge that the preferred solution is the expansion of the Port
Darlington Water Pollution Control plant for additional capacity to service the
Bowmanville Urban Area;
THAT the Regional Works Department be requested to provide at an early stage
of design development a site plan of high quality architectural and landscape
design, such that the integration of the Plant expansion with the Port Darlington
Neighbourhood and Waterfront Park can be reviewed and commented on by the
Directors of Planning Services and Engineering Services;
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THAT the Regional Works Department provide ongoing assurance and due
diligence in maintaining the discharges from the Port Darlington Water Pollution
Control Plant such that they do not impact the use and enjoyment of the Port
Darlington waterfront and park; and,
THAT a copy of Report PSD-036-07 be forwarded to the Regional Works
Department and the Ministry of Environment.
8.MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2007
THAT Report PSD-038-07 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on March 1, 2007, for applications A2006-0056, A2007-0001 - A2007-0004
inclusive and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board
to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
9.APPLICATIONS BY AYT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN, THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN, AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ZONING BY-LAW 84-63 TO PERMIT A
LARGE-FORMAT RETAIL CENTRE ON THE NORTH-WEST QUADRANT OF
HIGHWAY 401 AND BENNETT ROAD, BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report PSD-083-06 be lifted from the table;
THAT Report PSD-083-06 and Addendum Report to PSD-083-06 be received;
THAT Council Resolution #C-110-06 be rescinded;
THAT the applications submitted on behalf of AYT Corporation to amend the
Clarington Official Plan (COPA 2004-007) and to amend the Municipality’s Zoning
By-law 84-63 (ZBA 2004-055) to permit a large-format retail complex with
approximately 583,600 sq. ft. of total gross floor area at the northwest corner of
Highway 401 and Bennett Road be refused;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
recommends that the application submitted on behalf of AYT Corporation to
amend the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROPA 2004-006) be refused; and
THAT a notice of Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham and all
persons or bodies who requested notification of this decision.
10.NEWCASTLE RECYCLING LANDFILL SITE
THAT staff investigate the status of the landfill site owned by Newcastle Recycling
and report back to Committee on April 10, 2007.
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11.RATES AND FEES – SPORTS FIELD
THAT Report OPD-003-07 be received; and
THAT the proposed rates and fees as outlined in Report OPD-003-07 be
approved.
12.PURCHASE OF CONTAINERIZED TRAINING FACILITY
THAT Report ESD-003-07 is received;
THAT the requirement for tendering in accordance with Purchasing By-Law
2006-127 be waived for this transaction;
THAT Clarington Emergency and Fire Services enter into a joint venture with the
City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby and Durham College for the purchase of a
containerized training facility; and
THAT $90,000 be drawn from the one time Provincial Grant for Municipal Fire
Services monies which have been placed in the Fire Prevention Reserve Account.
13.EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRE REQUESTS – MARNWOOD LIFECARE
LONG TERM CARE AND RETIREMENT HOME AND KINGSWAY ARMS
MANAGEMENT (CLARINGTON) INC.
THAT Report CSD-005-07 be received;
THAT Marnwood Lifecare Long Term Care and Retirement Home be authorized to
utilize the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex as an Emergency Evacuation
Facility for “localized emergencies”, subject to the conditions on which this
approval was given, as outlined in the body of Report CSD-005-07;
THAT Kingsway Arms Management (Clarington) Inc. be authorized to utilize the
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex as an Emergency Evacuation Facility for
“localized emergencies”, subject to the conditions on which this approval was
given, as outlined in the body of Report CSD-005-07; and
THAT Marnwood Lifecare Long Term Care and Retirement Home and Kingsway
Arms Management (Clarington) Inc. be advised of action taken.
14.PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW
THAT Report CLD-007-07 be received; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-007-07 be forwarded to Council
for approval.
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15.NOISE BY-LAW
THAT Report CLD-010-07 be received;
THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-010-07 be forwarded to Council
for approval.
16.PRIVATE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
THAT Report CLD-011-07 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-011-07 to appoint a parking enforcement
officer for private property be forwarded to Council for approval;
THAT By-law 2005-64 be repealed; and
THAT Alfredo Martinez Pacini and P.R.O. Security be advised of Council’s actions.
17.CO-OPERATIVE TENDER T-220-2006, SUPPLY, RETREADING, REPAIR &
DISPOSAL OF TIRES AND TUBES
THAT Report COD-006-07 be received;
THAT Tirecraft Commercial Inc., Oshawa with a bid price in the amount of
$30,773.96 per year (excluding GST), meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of the Co-operative Tender T-220-2006 be awarded the contract to
supply, retread, repair and dispose of tires and tubes for the requirements of the
Municipality of Clarington for a one year term;
THAT pending satisfactory service and pricing, the contract be renewed for the
second through fifth year; and
THAT the funds required be drawn from the Department of Operations various
current operating accounts.
18.DISCONTINUATION OF FIRE CALL BILLING
THAT Report FND-007-07 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report FND-007-07 be executed by the Mayor and
Clerk to amend By-law 96-32 to eliminate the user fee for “Response to motor
vehicle accidents for non-residents” and replace it with “Response to motor vehicle
accidents for non-residents on Provincial Highways within the Municipality of
Clarington”; and
THAT all outstanding invoices issued for non-residents for accidents that occurred
on non-Provincial Highways that remain uncollectible be written off.
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19.COMPLAINT BY R. SIVAKUMAR OF EASTMAN STEVE’S HOLDINGS LTD.
UNDER SECTION 20 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT
THAT Report FND-008-07 be received;
THAT the objection to development charges levied on 216 King St. East
Newcastle by Eastman Steve’s Holdings Ltd. be received and the decision of the
Chief Building Official be upheld; and
THAT Eastman Steve’s Holdings Ltd. be notified of Council’s decision.
20.REQUEST TO REZONE SURPLUS PROPERTY
3289 TRULLS ROAD, COURTICE
THAT Report CAO-006-07 be received;
THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to make application for
rezoning of the municipal surplus property located at 3289 Trulls Road, Courtice;
THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to have the necessary
reports prepared, a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, an Environmental
Impact Study and engineering/survey plans;
THAT the municipal planning application review fees be waived and that the
Region of Durham and Central Lake Ontario Conservation be requested to waive
their planning application review fees; and
THAT the funds required to prepare the site for sale be drawn from the Municipal
Acquisition Reserve Account 110-50-130-85002-7401.
21.APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
THAT Alexander M. Lyall and Barbara Joan Montague be appointed to the
Traffic Management Committee.
22.APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
THAT Karin Murphy be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
Management Committee.
23.RESCHEDULING OF GP&A COMMITTEE MEETING
THAT, due to the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference, the
approved schedule of meetings be amended by rescheduling the June 4, 2007
General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting to 9:30 a.m., Friday,
June 8, 2007.
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24.EXPANSION OF SERVICES BY ROGERS AND BELL SYMPATICO FOR
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS
WHEREAS the residents of the urban areas of the Municipality of Clarington are
well served by both Rogers and Bell Sympatico for high-speed internet access;
AND WHEREAS the residents of the more rural areas area limited to dial-up
internet service through both Rogers and Bell Sympatico;
AND WHEREAS these rural residents are limited to two options for high-speed
internet access, namely satellite linkup which requires significant up-front
investment or Look Wireless link which requires the resident to have specific “line
of sight” to one of their towers located throughout the municipality; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON encourage both Bell and Rogers to expand
their services into the rural areas of the Municipality of Clarington.