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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
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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.