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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/2007 q{J[pn REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) EGD-050-07 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for July, 2007 (b) FND-016-07 Annual Leasing Report 2007 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS (a) Painting of Yellow Ribbon of Support on Bowmanville Eagles home ice surface. (b) Correspondence - Randy Cowan requesting permission for Sprucewood Cres. street party and road blockage. (c) Correspondence - Wendy Bellam requesting permission for parking spaces for store opening. 3. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE THE SEVERANCE OF A HAMLET RESIDENTIAL LOT APPLICANT: WILLIAM AND JEAN KIMBALL THAT Report PSD-094-07 be received; THAT the application submitted by William and Jean Kimball for Zoning By-law Amendment, be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the hydrogeological report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-094-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Report #1 2 September 4, 2007 4. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY. LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP, ASSOCIATED DAY CARE FACILITIES, PARKING LOT AND PLAYING FIELDS APPLICANT: THE DURHAM CHURCH NETWORK THAT Report PSD-095-07 be received; THAT the applications submitted by The Durham Church Network for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-095-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION FACILITY APPLICANT: HYBRIDYNE POWER SYSTEM CANADA THAT Report PSD-096-07 be received; THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2007-0035) submitted by Hybridyne Power System Canada to change the zoning category of 10.5 acres land from "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Agricultural Exception Zone A-80" to allow the proposed solar energy generation facility be approved and that the By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-096-07 be passed; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-096-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL PEER REVIEW OF THE DURHAMNORK RESIDUAL WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT THAT Report PSD-097-07 be received; THAT Section 3.3 and Attachments 6 and 8A to Report PSD-097-97 be approved as the Municipality of Clarington's comments, to date, for the Site Selection segment of the EA process; THAT Section 3.4 and Attachments 7 and 8B to Report PSD-097-97 be approved as the Municipality of Clarington's comments, to date, on the Generic Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, a component of the EA process; THAT Clarington request that the Region provide the other reports; including the Traffic Impact Analysis, Archeological Assessment, Air and Groundwater Monitoring, Environmental Impact Study; Land Use, Infrastructure and Servicing Assessments; with sufficient time given to the Municipality and others to review and comment, prior to completing their analysis and selecting a preferred site; Report #1 3 September 4, 2007 THAT a copy of Report PSD-097-97 be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the Region of York and Ministry of Environment; and THAT all interested parties, including the Regions of York and Durham, and the Joint Waste Management Committee, be notified of Council's decision. 7. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETINGS OF JULY 26 AND AUGUST 16, 2007 THAT Report PSD-098-07 be received; THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on July 26, and August 16, 2007 for Applications A2007-0036, A2007-0038, A2007-0039, A2007-0041 through A2007-0044 inclusive and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and THAT Council concurs that an appeal of the decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on July 26, 2007 for application A2007-0040 was not warranted. 8. MINOR VARIANCE TO SIGN BY-LAW 97-157 APPLICANT: TERREN'S WELLNESS CENTRE, ORONO THAT Report PSD-099-07 be received; THAT the application for Minor Variance to the Municipality of Clarington Sign By- law 97-157, submitted by Terren's Wellness Centre, to permit an increase in the number of permitted signs from one permanent sign to three permanent signs be approved; THAT the portion of the application to permit a temporary, A-board sign for a period of up to twelve months before a new permit must be issued, be denied; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-099-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 4 September 4, 2007 9. PROPOSED REGIONAL OFFICAL PLAN AMENDMENT - COMMUNITY IMMOVEMENT PLANS THAT Report PSD-100-07 be received; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to revise proposed policy 14.5.3 (as shown in bold) to read as follows: "That the Region's participation in the implementation of an area municipal Community Improvement Plan shall be restricted to projects that contribute to achieving the goalsof the Regional Official Plan for Regional Centres and Regional Corridors, Employment Areas, and Waterfront Places in accordance with policies 8.1.8 and 8.1.12, 8.1.15 to 8.1.17 and 10C respectively. These elements of the Urban System are planned as mixed-use residential, commercial, employment areas, and people places and are recognized as the focal point of urban activities"; THAT the criteria for the Region's proposed Revitalization Program be developed to consider economic diversification and job creation objectives as part of the criteria; and THAT a copy of Report PSD-100-07 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Region of Durham Planning Department. 10. MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT FOR REZONING AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES APPLICANT: FIRST-TECH MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC., MARIA WULCZVN, AND PERCY NAPPER THAT Report PSD-101-07 be received; THAT the draft Minutes of Settlement between First-Tech Mechanical Systems Inc., Maria Wulczyn, and Percy Napper and the Municipality of Clarington contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-101-07, be approved; THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-1 01-07, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute Minutes of Settlement between First-Tech Mechanical Systems Inc., Maria Wulczyn, and Percy Napper and the Municipality of Clarington, substantially in the form of the draft Minutes of Settlement contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-101-07, be passed; THAT the Municipality's Solicitor and Staff be authorized to present the Minutes of Settlement to the Ontario Municipal Board to request the Board to approve the Zoning By-law Amendment, the Conditions of Draft Approval, and the Land Division Conditions attached to the Minutes of Settlement; and THAT the Ontario Municipal Board and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-101-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 5 September 4, 2007 11. MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT FOR APPEAL TO AMENDED CONDITIONS OF DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION HEADGATE DEVELOPMENTS INC. THAT Report PSD-102-07 be received; THAT the draft Minutes of Settlement between Headgate Developments Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-102-07, be approved; THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-102-07 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk, to execute Minutes of Settlement between Headgate Developments Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington, substantially in the form of the draft Minutes of Settlement contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-102-07, be passed; THAT the Municipality's Solicitor and Staff be authorized to present the Minutes of Settlement to the Ontario Municipal Board to request the Board to approve the amendments to the Conditions of Draft Approval attached to the Minutes of Settlement; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 02-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 12. SOURCE WATER PROTECTION REGIONS AND COMMITTEES THAT Report PSD-103-07 be received; THAT Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects and Mayor Abernethy be appointed to the Municipal Working Group for the Ganaraska area within the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region; THAT Durham Region and Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority be sent copies of Report PSD-103-07; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-103-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 13. HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. - CAPITAL COST RECOVERY AGREEMENT, NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT RECREATION COMPLEX THAT Report CSD-012-07 be received; and THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Capital Cost Recovery Agreement between the MuniCipality and Hydro One Networks Inc. contained as Attachment #1 to Report CSD-012-07. Report #1 6 September 4, 2007 14. LAKE RIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA CARDIOVASCULAR AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM THAT Report CSD-013-07 be received; THAT Council endorse an extension to the agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and Lakeridge Health Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program; and THAT Mr. Paul Sawyer of Lakeridge Health is informed of Council's decision. 15. TENDER AWARDS SUMMER COUNCIL BREAK THAT Report COD-046-07 be received; and THAT the attached By-law, marked Schedule "B" to Report COD-046-07 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement be approved. 16. 2008 BUDGET THAT the final 2008 final budget residential tax increase not exceed 2% plus assessment growth be referred to Director of Finance for review; and THAT the Director of Finance report back to Council on September 24,2007 on the general impact of a 2% tax increase on the business of the Municipality. 17. RE-NAMING OF PORTION OF HIGHWAY 401 WHEREAS the Government of the Province of Ontario is set to officially rename a portion of Highway 401 between CFB Trenton and Toronto as the Highway of Heroes in remembrance of Canada's fallen soldiers as, after repatriation at CFB Trenton, the 170 kilometer somber procession of hearses and limousines to the forensic centre in Toronto is the first step in the last trip that our fallen soldiers will make; WHEREAS one of Clarington's own citizens, Trooper Darryl Caswell, paid the supreme sacrifice with his life for his country; WHEREAS approximately 30 kilometers of this stretch of highway cuts through the Municipality of Ciarington; WHEREAS Clarington has 5 overpasses which cross over highway 401 at which citizens, police and fire services have gathered to salute, wave flags and pay tribute to our fallen and to provide healing and show support to their families; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is committed to supporting the military personnel around the globe in areas of conflict and those families anxiously waiting for the return of those representing Canada; Report #1 7 September 4, 2007 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington acknowledge and support the naming of the portion of Highway 401 from CFB Trenton to Toronto to the "Highway of Heroes"; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Dalton McGuinty, Honorable Peter Mackay Minister of National Defence, Honorable Donna Cansfield Ontario Minister of Transportation, John O'Toole MPP Durham and Honorable Bev Oda MP for Durham.