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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/2004 t~ . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee November 15, 2004 ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: . Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor A. Foster Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended at 10:25 am) Director of Operations, F. Horvath Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid (until 10:00 am) Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor Acting Fire Chief, G. Weir Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley Clerk II, C. Doiron (until 10:25 am) Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES . There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. Resolution #GPA-457-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on November 1,2004, be approved. JlJl "CARRIED" G.P. & A. Minutes - 2 - November 15, 2004 . DELEGATIONS (a) Representative of G. M. Sernas and Associates, Nick Mensink - Report PSD-138-04. Nick Mensink spoke on behalf of the applicant Mario Veltri. The applicant has some concerns with the recommendations of the Report PSD-138-04 and would like to have Report PSD-138-04 tabled for two weeks. (b) Mario Veltri - Report PSD-138-04 stated that Nick Mensink had spoken on his behalf. (b) Tom and Chigi Cauchon - Expropriations, were called but were not present. (d) Christine Bate, Deluxe Taxi - Report CLD-035-04, was called but was not present. (e) Roy Williams, Blue Line - Report CLD-035-04, was called but was not present . (f) Joe Fernandes - regarding Report CLD-035-04, Mr. Fernandes has a complaint against other taxi companies stating that they are not providing 24 hour service. They should not be allowed to have a licence if they are not prepared to meet their commitment. Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Draft Official Plan Amendment Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Report PSD-143-04 Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, provided a verbal report pertaining to Report PSD-143-04. (a) The proposed Official Plan Amendment would amend the Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan by various changes to the Secondary Plan to allow for the relocation of a portion of Port Darlington Road and East Beach Road and the enlargement of the East Beach portion of the Bowmanville Waterfront district park. . 0; U I;;' G.P. & A. Minutes . . - 3 - November 15, 2004 Tom Cauchan - spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Cauchan wants clarification on the cost of sewers, costs of maintaining the beach area, parking lots, and whether owners of expropriated homes have been notified. He requested information on the time line and the budget on the development of all Phases of the Port Darlington Project. Rose Savage spoke in opposition and would like to know what kind of safety features will be planned for the park. Scott Lumley spoke in opposition to the application. He spoke specifically regarding the time line and cost of the realignment of the road he would like to know when this information will be available. He asked if residents will have to pay a new tax levy for improvements for the road and the studies. Kevin Taylor spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Taylor is concerned about his property with the construction of the road alignment and the amount of traffic that the road will allow in this area. No one spoke in support of this application. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan . Resolution #GPA-458-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PSD-143-04 be received; THAT the proposed Amendments to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan, Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan as shown in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-143-04 be referred back to Staff for further review and consideration of comments received at the Public Meeting; and THAT any interested party or delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" ~Hi ;j G.P. & A. Minutes . Rezoning and Plan of Subdivision Veltri and Son Ltd. Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment Oct. 21, 2004 . Adelaide Ave. Extension . - 4 - November 15, 2004 Resolution #GPA-459-04 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-138-04 be tabled to the next regularly scheduled General Purpose and Administrative meeting to be held on December 6, 2004. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-460-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-144-04 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on October 21, 2004 for applications A2004/031, A2004/041 , A2004/048, A2004/049 A2004/050, A2004/051, and A2004/052; and THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-461-04 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PSD-145-04 be received; THAT the Region of Durham, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and McCormick Rankin Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-145-04 and be advised of Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-145-04 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Ju4 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes Removal of Holding Symbol Frank Forrest - 5 - November 15, 2004 Resolution #GPA-462-04 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-146-04 be received; THAT the application submitted by Frank Forrest to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-146-04 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-146-04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Orono and Wilmot Creek Transit Pilot Projects Request from Veridian Resolution #GPA-463-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT EGD-52-04 be received; THAT transit service to Wilmot Creek continue to be provided three times a week in the morning and afternoon; and THAT transit service to Orono continue to be provided twice a week in the morning and afternoon. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-464-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report EGD-53-04 be received; THAT Council authorize the Municipality's solicitor to authorize the registration of an easement in favour of Veridian Connections Inc. on Block 69, Part 1, Plan 40R-19269, on the south side of Edward Street East in the former Village of Newcastle; ~:i i,j J G.P. & A. Minutes . Confidential Report . Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for Oct. 2004 - 6 - November 15, 2004 THAT Veridian Connection Inc. be responsible to reimburse the Municipality for the costs incurred by the Municipality to transfer and register the easement; and THAT the by-law attached to Report EGD-53-04 marked Schedule 'A' authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary document be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-465-04 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Confidential Report EGD-54-04 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-466-04 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report EGD-55-04 be received for information. "CARRIED" OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Monthly Resolution #GPA-467-04 Response Report Oct. 2004 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson . THAT Report ESD-014 -04 be received for information. "CARRIED" ;j J b G.P. & A. Minutes . - 7 - November 15, 2004 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Taxi Licencing By-law . . Resolution #GPA-468-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CLD-35-04 be received; THAT the by-law to licence, regulate and govern taxi and limousine businesses in the Municipality, as attached to Report CLD-35-04, be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report CLD-35-04 be advised of Council's actions. (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-469-04 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report CLD-35-04 be referred back Staff for one week to address the following: . Section 12.2 regarding the provision of 24-hour taxi cab service. . Section 7.1 regarding the inspection of vehicles "at random" or by the M.T.O. . The maximum length of time that a driver is allowed to be on duty. . For the safety of the cab driver, a light being installed on the back of the taxi cab which indicates "if flashing call 911". . Clarification of the discretionary/non-discretionary $15.00 surcharge contained in Schedule "C" of the by-law. "CARRIED" ,,) LIt G.P. & A. Minutes . - 8 - November 15, 2004 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. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT Confidential Report Schell . Resolution #GPA-470-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor THAT Confidential Report ADM-08-04 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Bulk Storage Tanks . There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-471-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Planning Services Department be directed to prepare an amendment to the zoning by-law to eliminate "bulk storage tanks and related uses" as a permitted as-of- right use in the M2 zone and be authorized to hold a public meeting on this proposed amendment at the earliest possible date; and THAT the Planning Services Department be directed to investigate separation distance requirements for bulk fuel storage uses through the review of the Zoning By-law. ~5;jb "CARRIED" G.P. & A. Minutes . Ratify Actions ... ADJOURNMENT . - 9 - November 15, 2004 Resolution #GPA-472-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Reports EGD-54-04 and ADM-09-04 pertaining to property matters and a verbal report from the Solicitor regarding legal matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-473-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-474-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:50 a.m. "CARRIED" qt~~AYOR ,H./ !J