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Home My WebLink About05/07/2007 lfl!JIJgron. General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, May 7,2007 at 9:30 am., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Deputy Chief of Emergency & Fire Services, M. Berney Director, Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Deputy Treasurer of Finance Dept; L. Gordon (arrived at 11 :00 am) Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance Department, N. Taylor (until 11 :00 am) Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Clerk II, E. Atkinson Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-332-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee minutes of the regular meeting held on April 23,2007, be approved. CARRIED General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 Resolution #GPA-333-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee minutes of the special meeting held on April 30,2007, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATION There were no presentations. DELEGATIONS Myno Van Dyke, Newcastle Village & Historical Society addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-054-07, Walbridge House. Mr. Van Dyke expressed why he feels strongly about the designation of the Walbridge House. He gave a brief history of the house, including but not limited to the fact that in 1824 the house was used as a Methodist church and in 1924 it was the location for the 100 year anniversary of Methodism celebrations in Newcastle. He also stated that it still has its original windows and original foundation and it is the second oldest building in the Durham Region. Victor Suppan, Clarington Heritage Advisory Committee addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-054-07, Walbridge House. Mr. Suppan fully supports the staff recommendations to have the Walbridge House designated as a property of cultural heritage. Designation of this house will honour historical events and the architecture. Mr. Suppan also stated that the current owner should be assisted in preserving the house. Nick Mensink, G.M. Sernas & Associates Ltd., spoke regarding Report PSD-056-07 concerning the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study. Mr. Mensink stated this has been a matter of attention for several years now, and the recommendations contained in the report are a reversal of these efforts. He requested the Committee to support the continuation of the Environmental Impact Study; and to direct Planning staff to proceed with the Watershed Study. Alternatively, Mr.Mensink requested that the portion of the recommendation to postpone the study be tabled to allow interested parties the opportunity for consultation. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of this meeting. - 2 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Applicant: Report: Application to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 Gary & Donna Arnott PSD-050-07 Paul Wirch, Junior Planner, Planning Services Department provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-050-07. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-050-07. Applicant, Gary Arnott, was available to answer any questions. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT REZONING TO PERMIT FARM-RELATED EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE USE ON AN EXISTING RURAL RESIDENTIAL LOT APPLICANT: GARY AND DONNA ARNOTT Resolution #GPA-334-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-050-07 be received; THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Gary and Donna Arnott be referred back to staff to allow for receipt of outstanding comments and a subsequent recommendations report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-050-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2007. Resolution #GPA-335-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-051-07 be received; and - 3 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 19, 2007, for applications A2006-0031, A2007 -0010 and A2007-0011 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. CARRIED REZONING TO REDEFINE THE FRONT YARD FOR TWELVE (12) TOWNHOUSE UNITS APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED Resolution #GPA-336-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-052-07 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached to Report PSD-052-07, be passed by Council; THAT a copy of Report PSD-052-07, and the attached amending By-law 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-052-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision and forwarded a Notice of Adoption. CARRIED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION -AUTHORIZATION BY-LAW OWNER: SABINA INVESTMENTS INC. AND ANKARA REALTY LIMITED (THE REMINGTON GROUP INC.) Resolution #GPA-337-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-053-07 be received; THAT the By-law, as per Attachment 3 to Report PSD-053-07, authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-001 and the Municipality of Clarington be approved and forwarded to Council for approval; and - 4 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-053-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED HERITAGE DESIGNATION THE WALBRIDGE HOUSE Resolution #GPA-338-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-054-07 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-054-07 to designate The Walbridge House, 483 King Avenue East, Newcastle Village as a property of cultural heritage or interest be forwarded to Council; THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to carry out all actions necessary to complete the process of property designation pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 and detailed within Report PSD-054-07; THAT a further report addressing the future uses and options for the Walbridge House be brought back to Council; and THAT all interested parties be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED GREEN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Resolution #GPA-339-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-055-07 be received for information. LOST (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-340-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-055-07 be received; THAT Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the Green Community Advisory Committee; and - 5 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 THAT the Mayor and a Member of Council be designated as members of the Green Community Advisory Committee. CARRIED SOPER CREEK SUBWATERSHED PLAN STUDY Resolution #GPA-341-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-056-07 be tabled to the September 5, 2007 General Purpose & Administration meeting. CARRIED ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT PROPOSED ELECTION SIGN BY-LAW Resolution #GPA-342-07 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-018-07 be referred back to staff for legal opinion and any necessary amendments. CARRIED - 6 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Resolution #GPA-343-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-017 -07 be received; THAT Council confirm that this review is for all recreational vehicles and campers; and THAT Staff be authorized to proceed with further research and undertake a Zoning By-Law amendment to provide for regulations for the parking of Recreational vehicles on residential property. CARRIED Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda FINANCE DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT Resolution #GPA-344-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CAO-007 -07 be received; THAT Council approves the request from the Clarington Board of Trade for the financial support for physician recruitment up to the maximum total amount of $240,000 minus $43,000 paid to the Board in March 2007; THAT the transfer of funds to the Board in the amount of $30,000 per each new doctor recruited will be made upon the Board providing to the Director of Finance a copy of the contract with the new doctor; THAT the funding for physician recruitment be drawn from the Economic Development Reserve Fund to a maximum of $144,000 in 2007 with the balance of $53,000 referred to 2008 budget deliberations; and - 7 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 THAT Mr. Michael Patrick and the Physician Recruitment Committee of the Clarington Board of Trade be thanked for their effort and commitment to recruit physicians to Clarington and be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED GREATER TORONTO CLEAN AIR COUNCIL Resolution #GPA-345-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report CAO-008-07 be received; and THAT the Municipality continue their involvement with the Greater Toronto Clean Air Council. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-346-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the following resolution of Kawartha Conservation regarding the Clean Water Act be endorsed, FORTHWITH. "THAT, Kawartha Conservation submit comments on the draft regulations under the Clean Water Act to advocate for two municipal representatives (one Kawartha and one Halliburton) on the source protection committee; and THAT, this resolution be copied to the affected municipalities for their consideration and support." CARRIED - 8 - Minutes General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes May 7,2007 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-347-07 Moved by Councillor Novak seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :10 a.m. CARRIED " #; .,lr D5PUTY CCERK "-- - 9-