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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/2003 . . . b THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee December 8, 2003 ROLL CALL Present Were Also Present: Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, December 8,2003 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 Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley Clerk II, C. Verhoog Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. Resolution #GPA-438-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on ,. G.P. & A. Minutes . MINUTES CONTD . . - 2 - December 8, 2003 October 6, 2003 be approved with the following amendment: On Page 12, the word 'exclude' should be replaced with 'execute' . "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-439-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the minutes of a special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on October 20,2003 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton gave an update on the ITER project and informed members of Committee that the Canadian bid for the international ITER project could be withdrawn from the process pending a meeting of the ITER Canada Host Committee later today. Mayor Mutton indicated that this decision, although not made lightly, became necessary as the Canadian negotiating team was not able to get a firm commitment from the Government of Canada. The decision is an obvious disappointment but it has been a great experience for the Municipality of Clarington. Through this process (which began in 1988) the Municipality has arrived onto the global map. There is greater international awareness of what the Municipality has to offer international investment - things such as available infrastructure, and quality of life factors. The Municipality mourns the loss of the ITER project, but Mayor Mutton is convinced that the site's potential has not been fully explored and he will be seeking meetings with representatives of Ontario Power Generation - Darlington Nuclear to suggest that alternative uses for the site be investigated. The Mayor says that the Municipality of Clarington is open to discussion and looks forward to working with Ontario Power Generation to ensure that this opportunity is not overlooked. GP. & A. Minutes . . DELEGATIONS . - 3 - December 8, 2003 Resolution #GPA-440-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Committee recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Mutton announced that Councillor Trim was re- elected to the Health and Social Services Committee and that Councillor Schell was re-elected to the Planning Committee by Regional Council last week and they both received overwhelming support. He also announced that the Family Services Division has opened an office in the old Walter Frank building on King Street East. Clarington is really pleased with this regional presence being established in the community. Councillor Schell announced that Mayor Mutton was voted as Chair of the Finance Department at the Regional Council meeting last week. (a) Frank Lockhart, Chair, Valleys 2000, 7 Barley Mill Crescent, Bowmanville, L 1 C 4E5 circulated a copy of his presentation and addressed the Committee regarding an update on the Valleys 2000 project. He expressed the Committee's appreciation for the support of Council, Mayor Mutton and staff for their support and efforts, and local businesses and residents in the area for their donations of time and materials. Some of the main accomplishments were the paving of the main trail from King Street down to Spry Avenue, 115 trees were planted, the viewing area and fish ladder were transformed, etc. He outlined the work to be completed which includes the replacement of the fish ladder with a bypass channel, more planting of trees, benches, an information kiosk, etc. The Committee is still pursuing grants from the Trillium Foundation and they request that Council authorize completion of the main valley trail to Baseline Road in 2004. " . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -4- December 8, 2003 DELEGATIONS CONT'D PUBLIC MEETINGS (b) Allan Hirschfield, UD&D Inc., 51 Oak Avenue, Richmond Hill, L4C 6R5 spoke regarding Report PSD-143-03, on behalf of the Torgan Group. They are in support of the report and Mr. Hirschfield was available for any questions. (c) Mr. Sam Cohen & Mr. Oz Cohen, Torgan Group, Madison Centre, 4950 Yonge Street, Toronto, M2N 6K1 were represented by the previous speaker, A. Hirschfield. Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following applications: (a) Rezoning Application Applicant: 1098431 Ontario Ltd. (b) Rezoning Application Applicant: Sib-Jellnvestments Ltd. The Planning Services Department sent public notices for the rezoning applications by first class mail on or before November 7,2003, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. Public notices were also posted on the properties in question on or before November 7,2003. The notice procedure followed is in compliance with Ontario Regulations made under the Planning Act. (a) Report PSD-138-03 - 1098431 Ontario Ltd. - the purpose and effect of this application is to permit the development of a convenience store. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Reno Piccini, Architect, 123 Ontario Street, Port Hope, L 1A 2V3, represented the applicant and stated that the new Petro- Canada station is to replace an older existing building. He was present to answer any questions from the Committee. (b) Report PSD-139-03 - Sib-Jellnvestments Ltd. - the purpose and effect of this application is to permit the establishment of a convenience store. .. . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- December 8, 2003 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONTD No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Alphonse Arsenault, 174 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1 C 2J1, represented the applicant, spoke in support of the application, and was present to answer questions from the Committee. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Proposed Zoning Resolution #GPA-441-03 By-law Amend- ment Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim Appl.: 1098431 Ontario Ltd. THAT Report PSD-138-03 be received; Rezoning Application Applicant: Sib-Jel Investments Ltd. THAT the application submitted by 1098431 Ontario Ltd. be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report following the receipt of all outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-138-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Resolution #GPA-442-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-139-03 be received; THAT the rezoning application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Alphonse Arsenault on behalf of Sib-Jel Investments Ltd. be approved; THAT the amending By-law attached to Report PSD-139-03 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PSD-139-03 and the amending by-law attached to Report PSD-139-03 be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-139-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 6 - December 8, 2003 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D Monitoring of the Resolution #GPA-443-03 Decisions of the Committee of Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson Adjustment Zoning By-law Amendment Application Applicant: Yvonne Krohne-Anthony EA Process Water Supply Plan Capacity THAT Report PSD-140-03 be received; and THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on October 16, 2003 and November 6, 2003 for applications A2003/029, A2003/030, A2003/031, A2003/032, A2003/033, A2003/034, and A2003/035, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-444-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-141-03 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Yvonne Krohne- Anthony be approved and that the by-law attached to Report PSD-141-02 as Attachment 2 be passed; THAT a by-law amendment to remove the Holding (H) symbol be forwarded to Council at such time as the Owner has entered into a site plan agreement with the Municipality; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-141-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-445-03 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-142-03 be received; and THAT Council endorse the preferred solution, expansion of the Whitby Water Supply Plan as outlined in the Class Environmental Assessment Process. "CARRIED" G.P. & A. Minutes - 7 - December 8, 2003 . PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTD Rezoning Appl. Resolution #GPA-446-03 Applicant: Torgan Group Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-143-03 be received; THAT the application submitted by the Torgan Group be approved for Phase 1 to permit special purpose commercial uses on the Shell Canada lands and that the by-law attached to Report PSD-143-03 as Attachment 3 be passed; THAT the by-law for removal of the Holding (H) provision be forwarded to Council for approval at such time as Site Plan Approval has been issued; THAT a copy of Report PSD-143-03 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-143-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. . "CARRIED" Application Fees Resolution #GPA-447-03 Planning & Development Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur Applications THAT Report PSD-144-03 be received; and THAT the by-law amendment attached to Report PSD-144-03 detailing the specific amendments to By-law 96-032, being a by-law to require the payment of fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of Clarington, as amended, be approved. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . G.P. & A. Minutes - 8 - December 8, 2003 . PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D Bowmanville Downtown & East Business District Community Improvement Plan . Durham Transportation Master Plan . Resolution #GPA-448-03 Moved by Mayor Mutton, Seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-447-03 be amended as follows: 'THAT the 2006 fee schedule be adopted immediately with no phase-in." "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-449-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-145-03 be received; THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-145-03 be approved to initiate a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Bowmanville Downtown and East Business District, pursuant to Part IV of the Planning Act and Section 22 of the Clarington Official Plan; THAT the unexpended 2003 capital budget for the street light improvement - Bowmanville Downtown Core, Account Number 8390-03101-1401 be carried over to 2004; THAT Totten Sims Hubicki portion of the study, estimated at $15,000.00 be identified in the 2004 budget for Council approval at that time; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-145-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-450-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-146-03 be received; THAT Clarington Council endorse Report PSD-146-03 as Clarington's comments on the Durham Transportation Master Plan, Recommended Plan, October 2003; . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 9 - December 8, 2003 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT the Region of Durham Works and Planning be sent a copy of Report PSD-146-03 and advised of Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-146-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Valleys 2000 Resolution #GPA-451-03 Lease Agreement Grant in Lieu of Dev. Charges Conservation of Heritage Homes Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-147-03 be received; THAT the lease agreement between Valleys 2000 and the Municipality for the lands on Registered Plan 40R-19709, Parts 1 to 4, and 40R-21286 Parts 1 to 5 and 8, and Part Road Allowance betweens Lots 12 and 13, Concession 1 for a 5 year term, with subsequent 5-year renewal options be approved; THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-147-03 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington be approved; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-147-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-452-03 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-148-03 be received; THAT Grants in lieu of the municipal portion of development charges for Heritage Homes that are being removed from the lands owned by the Province be provided on an interim basis for the next 18 months to be financed from the working Funds Reserve Account 2900-1-X; THAT the Grants only be in place until the review and passage of the Development Charges By-law at which time, specific types of development can be exempted as part of the By-law, if deemed appropriate; G.P. & A. Minutes - 10- December 8, 2003 . PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT the Municipality be granted a conservation easement over the exterior fagade of the Heritage Homes receiving such grants; THAT the Region of Durham be requested to either: a) review the Development Charges By-law to consider an exemption for the relocation of Heritage Homes affected by the 407 b) or provide a grant in an equivalent amount to the Regional Development Charge applicable; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-148-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Confidential Report - Property Matter Resolution #GPA-453-03 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle . THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report PSD-149-03 pertaining to a property matter, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Clarington Transit Resolution #GPA-454-03 Quarterly Status Report for Third Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim Quarter 2003 THAT Report EGD-43-03 be received for information. "CARRIED" Monthly Report Resolution #GPA-455-03 on Building Permit Activity for Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie September, 2003 . THAT Report EGD-44-03 be received for information. "CARRIED" G.P. & A. Minutes - 11 - December 8, 2003 . ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D Monthly Report Resolution #GPA-456-03 on Building Permit Activity for Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle October, 2003 THAT Report EGD-45-03 be received for information. "CARRIED" OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Monthly Response Resolution #GPA-457-03 Report - September & October 2003 Moved by Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur . THAT Report ESD-010-03 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Summer Jobs Resolution #GPA-458-03 Service Program Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CSD-19-03 be received for information. "CARRIED" Brian McFarlane Resolution #GPA-459-03 Hockey Museum - Garnet B. Rickard Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Mutton Complex THAT Report CSD-20-03 be received; . THAT Council endorse the proposed Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum project to be constructed at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex; THAT Council approve the proposed budget of $875,000.00; G.P. & A. Minutes - 12 - December 8, 2003 . COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT the project be funded from the Impact Escrow Reserve Fund Account #111 0-196-X; and THAT staff be authorized to issue the Request for Proposal for Professional Services required to develop the concept drawings and construction specifications for the Museum Project. "CARRIED" Mother Teresa Resolution #GPA-460-03 Elementary School _ Evacuation Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur Centre . THAT Report CSD-21-03 be received; THAT Mother Teresa Elementary School be authorized to utilize the South Courtice Arena as an Evacuation Acceptance Facility for "Localized Emergencies", subject to the conditions on which this approval was given, as outlined in the body of Report CSD-21-03; and THAT Mother Teresa Elementary School be advised of action taken. "CARRIED" Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Animal Services Monthly Report for September, 2003 . Resolution #GPA-461-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report CLD-40-03 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-40-03 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Animal Services Resolution #GPA-462-03 Monthly Report for October, 2003 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CLD-42-03 be received for information; and . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 13 - December 8, 2003 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONTD THAT a copy of Report CLD-42-03 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Trespassing Resolution #GPA-463-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-45-03 be received; THAT the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and the Parking Enforcement Officers be appointed to enforce the provisions of the Trespass to Property Act as it applies to the Municipal Administrative Centre; THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-45-03 be approved and forwarded to Council for passage; and THAT the Durham Regional Police Services be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Appointment of Resolution #GPA-464-03 Municipal Law Enforcement Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim Officers & Parking Officers THAT Report CLD-47-03 be received; THAT Clint Peters and the security officers from Group 4 Falck (Canada) Limited listed on the by-laws attached to Report CLD-47-03, be appointed as Parking Enforcement Officers; THAT Duane Tyte be appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; and THAT Group 4 Falck (Canada) Limited be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 14 - December 8, 2003 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D Composition of Library Board Resolution #GPA-465-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report CLD-48-03 be received; THAT the Clarington Public Library Board be composed of nine members, two of whom are members of Municipal Council; THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council; and THAT the Municipal Clerk place an advertisement in the local newspaper seeking applications from interested parties, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Request for Proposal - RFP-2003-14, Printing Requirements Resolution #GPA-466-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report COD-044-03 be received; THAT York Region Printing, Newmarket, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $128,943.19 (includes printing and distribution) including G.S.T. & P.S.T., being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2003-14, be awarded the contract for Supply and Distribution of the Clarington Community Guide, Visitors Guide, Municipal Directory, Annual Report, Annual Report to Citizens, Transit Schedules, Transit Tickets, Post Cards, Customer Service Cards and Planning Brochures; THAT the total funds required in the amount of $128,943.19 be approved from the 2004 Communication and Tourism Printing Account #7710-00000-0205 budget as appropriate; and G.P. & A. Minutes - 15- December 8, 2003 . CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D Confidential Report - Personnel Matter RFP2003-15, One (1) Rescue Pumper . Telecommuni- cations Consultant . THAT the Purchasing Manager be authorized to extend the contract for a second one-year term pending satisfactory pricing and services. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-467-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Confidential Report COD-045-03 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-468-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report COD-046-03 be received; THAT Fort Garry Fire Trucks, Winnipeg, Manitoba with a total revised bid amount of $285,490.37 (including GST), being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP 2003-15, be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of one only Rescue Pumper as required by the Municipality of Clarington Emergency Services Department; and THAT the required funds be drawn from the 2003 Capital Budget Account #8210-03001-1401. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-469-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report COD-047-03 be received; THAT staff be authorized to retain the services of a telecommunications consultant for an approximate amount of $15,000.00; and . . . . GP. & A. Minutes - 16 - December 8, 2003 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT the required funds be drawn from the Corporate Services Department consulting accounts, 7004-00001- 0242,7004-00001-0247 and 7008-00000-0247. "CARRIED" FINANCE DEPARTMENT Cash Activity - Third Quarter of 2003 Resolution #GPA-470-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report FND-026-03 be received; THAT in accordance with provisions of Chapter 25, Section 286 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the third quarter of the year 2003, as shown on the scheduled attached to Report FND-026-03; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the third quarter of the year be confirmed. "CARRIED" CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-471-03 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting be "closed" to allow for consideration of Confidential Report COD-045-03 pertaining to a personnel matter. "CARRIED" ~ G.P. & A. Minutes - 17 - December 8, 2003 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTD OTHER BUSINESS . . Resolution #GPA-472-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-473-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the correspondence dated November 21,2003 from Debi Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham requesting Council's nominees to the Land Division Committee and to the Conservation Authorities be received; THAT Jean-Michel Komarnicki be nominated as the Municipality of Clarington's representative on the Regional Land Division Committee; THAT the Municipality of Clarington nominate the following members of Council to the various Conservation Authorities: Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Councillor Schell - Councillor Pingle Kawartha Region Conservation Authority - Councillor MacArthur Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - Mayor Mutton - Councillor Trim; and THAT Debi Bentley be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-474-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the correspondence dated December 4, 2003 from David Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Veridian Corporation forwarding the Nominating Committee recommendation for the Board of Director nominations be received; G.P. & A. Minutes - 18- December 8, 2003 . OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D ADJOURNMENT . . THAT the Municipality of Clarington nominate the following individuals to the Veridian Board: Mayor John Mutton Councillor Jim Schell H. Edmondson THAT a by-law to authorize the Mayor as share holder representative to execute the appropriate nomination form be forwarded to Council, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-475-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :15 a.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK