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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/2007 lJH1f1glon REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2007 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 1,2007 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) PSD-116-07 Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan Study Update (b) ESD-013-07 Occupancy Load - Council Chambers (c) COD-053-07 Update on 2007 Corporate (Newspaper) Advertising Program (d) Delegations - Jaison Gibson and Kerry Meydam, Energy From Waste 2. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE SEVERANCE OF A DWELLING RENDERED SURPLUS AS A RESULT OF THE ACQUISITION OF A NON-ABUTTING FARM PROPERTY APPLICANT: ARNOLD GEISBERGER THAT Report PSD-11 0-07 be received; THAT the application to amend the Clarington Official Plan to permit the severance of a dwelling rendered surplus as a result of the Applicant acquiring a non-abutting farm property be referred back to Staff for further processing; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-110-07 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. COR PO RAT ION OF THE M U N I C I PAL I T Y 0 F C LA RING TO N 40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379 Report #1 2 October 15, 2007 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE CLARINGTON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PARK SECONDARY PLAN THAT Report PSD-111-07 be received; THAT the proposed amendment to the Clarington Official Plan and the Zoning By- law be referred back to Staff for consideration of public and agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-111-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 4. A DAYCARE FACILITY AT 279 KING AVENUE E., NEWCASTLE APPLICANT: JOHN HINDS THAT Report PSD-112-07 be received; THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2007-0027) submitted by John Hinds to change the zone category for a .0833 ha parcel of land from "Residential (R1) Zone" to permit a day care facility be referred back to staff; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-112-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 THAT Report PSD-113-07 be received; THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on September 13, 2007, for applications A2006-0031 and A2007-0046 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 with Staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on September 13. 2007 for application A2007-0045 is appropriate and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend its original recommendation. Report #1 3 October 15, 2007 6. AMENDMENT TO SIGN BY-LAW 97-157 TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC MEDIA SIGN ON AN EXISTING PYLON SIGN APPLICANT: COUNTRY SIGNS (ON BEHALF OF CANADIAN TIRE) THAT Report PSD-114-07 be received; THAT the application for amendment to the Municipality of Clarington Sign By-law 97-157, submitted by Country Signs, to permit the construction of an electronic media sign on an existing pylon sign be approved; and THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-114-07 be passed by Council to adopt the amendment as contained in Attachment No.2 to Report PSD-114-07. 7. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: VERMONT VILLAGE HOMES LIMITED NAPA VALLEY - PHASE IV THAT Report PSD-115-07 be received; THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control by Vermont Village Homes Limited with respect to Lots 3 to 7, 11 to 13,24,31 to 38,63 to 66, 103 to 123, 128 to 168, 180 to 185 and Blocks 187 to 194 inclusive on Plan 40M-2332, be approved; THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD-115-07 be passed pursuant to Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-115-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 8. ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT - APRIL TO JUNE, 2007 THAT Report CLD-032-07 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-032-07 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. Report #1 4 October 15, 2007 9. PAY EQUITY PHASE 2 - CHANGE OF CONSULTANT THAT Report COD-054-07 be received; THAT the Purchasing By-law be waived to permit the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Corporate Services to negotiate with a consultant to complete the phase 2 revised Pay Equity Plan; THAT the additional funds required to complete phase 2, approximately $15,000, be provided from the unexpended funds in the Unclassified Administration - Staff Development account #1 00-21-211-X-7203; THAT the CUPE President be advised of Council's decision, and be invited to participate in the Phase 2 process as required; THAT the Library Executive Director be provided a copy of this report for information and the opportunity for input into the revision of the Pay Equity Plans and process, and to advise the Library Board of Council's actions; and THAT the elements of the revised plan and posting requirements remain as approved under report COD-44-06. 10. CL2007-45 COURTICE SKATEBOARD PARK THAT Report COD-055-07 be received; THAT UCC Group Inc., Toronto, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $414,281.00 (Plus GST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specification of Tender CL2007 -45 be awarded the contract for the Courtice Skateboard Park as required by the Engineering Department; and THAT funds required in the amount of $447,423.00 (which includes $414,281.00 tendering and contingencies) be drawn from 2007 Engineering Capital Account #110-32-325-83307-7401. 11. DELEGATION - LINDA RANCIER, CURFEW THAT the delegation of Ms. Linda Rancier be referred to the Chief of Police and the Police Service Board and to the Clerk's Department for consideration". Report #1 5 October 15, 2007 12. IMPLEMANTION OF SPECIAL RATES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES WHEREAS a request has been received from a resident to implement a separate rate at the municipality's fitness centres for individuals with a disability; and WHEREAS a special Youth, Senior, Post-Secondary Student and Corporate rates are currently offered at the fitness centres; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Community Services to review the request for a special Disability rate and report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee following such review; THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee review and provide input; and THAT Barb Glaspell be advised of Council's decision. 13. RATIFY ACTIONS THAT the actions taken in "closed" session be ratified. Report #1 5 October 15, 2007 13. IMPLEMANTION OF SPECIAL RATES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES WHEREAS a request has been received from a resident to implement a separate rate at the municipality's fitness centres for individuals with a disability; and WHEREAS a special Youth, Senior, Post-Secondary Student and Corporate rates are currently offered at the fitness centres; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Community Services to review the request for a special Disability rate and report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee following such review; THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee review and provide input; and THAT Barb Glaspell be advised of Council's decision. 14. RATIFY ACTIONS THAT the actions taken in "closed" session be ratified.