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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
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.