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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/2002 ,~ . . . . . , THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee April 29, 2002 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee heid on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Counciilor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (until 11 :25 a.m.) Training Manager, Emergency & Fire Suppression, G. Weir (until 11 :25 a.m.) Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (until 11 :25 a.m.) Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Mayor Mutton indicated that he would be stating a Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest with respect to Report PSD-031-02 and the Public Meeting related thereto. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-172-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 8, 2002 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton welcomed Councillor Schell back from his absence due to illness. Councillor MacArthur attended the official unveiling of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area sign in celebration of Earth Day and advised that this event was a success. He also attended the Durham Region Labour Council Day of Mourning service this past weekend. Councillor Trim attended Mr. William Shakespeare's birthday at the Visual Arts Centre. .5UI G.P. & A. Minutes . DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETINGS . . -2- April29, 2002 Councillor Rowe advised of her participation as M.C. for the events celebrating the completion of the Courtice Millennium Trail as part of the Earth Week activities. (al D. Grills, 3054 Tooleys Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2K8 re: Report PSD-035-02 advised that he is not in favour of the plan as the school has been moved because of the Adelaide Street extension. Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. 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 foliowing applications: (a) Rezoning Application Applicant: Veltri & Son Ltd. (b) Clarington Official Plan Amendment & Rezoning Appiications Applicant: Ganaraska Properties Limited (c) Application for Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applicant: Frederick and Sandra Archibald The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning and official plan amendment applications by first class mail on or before March 29, 2002 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. The notice procedure followed is in compliance with the Ontario Regulations made under the Planning Act. (al Report PSD-030-02 - Rezoning Application - The purpose and effect of the application is to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to permit exterior side yard setbacks of 4.5 metres rather than the required 6.0 metres. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Mario Veltri & Son Ltd., 68 King Street East, Bowmanville, L 1C 3X2 advised that the reason for his request is to be allowed to build larger homes as this is more in keeping with the existing neighbourhood residences. Mayor Mutton stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-031-02; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. A relative of Mayor Mutton is employed by Cowan Pontiac-Buick Ltd. .5U2 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -3- April 29, 2002 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. (b) Report PSD-031-02 - Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application - The purpose and effect of the official plan amendment and rezoning application is to re-designate from "Urban Residential" the subject lands and amend the Urban Residential Exception (R1-12) Zone to permit the development of a parking lot associated with the existing motor vehicle sales establishment. No one spoke in opposition or in support of this application. Robbie Laroque, D. G. Biddle & Associates Limited, 96 King Street East, Oshawa, L 1 H 1 B6 and Tom Cowan, Ganaraska Properties Limited, 166 King Street East, Bowmanville, L1C 1N8 expressed support for the recommendations contained in Report PSD-031-02 and were present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. They noted that the exit and entrance will remain on King Street and that there will be no intrusion into the residential area. (c) Report PSD-032-02 - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment- The purpose and effect of the official pian amendment and rezoning application is to re-designate from "Prime Agricultural" the subject lands and amend the Agricultural Exception (A-1) Zone to permit the development of a small scale 9 hole golf course as a secondary use to the existing agricultural operation. Linda Gasser, 7421 Best Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO circulated a copy of her presentation dated April 29, 2002 wherein she expressed the following concerns: Section 2.12 of the Provincial Policy Statement specifies that new secondary uses and agriculture related uses will be compatible with and will not hinder surrounding agricultural operations. Section 11.3 of Report PSD-032-02 states that alternative sites have not been explored by the applicant. Golf courses are big users of water and the availability of water is critical to farm operations. Development of the proposed golf course may impair the ability for the land to be used to its full potential. What if adjacent farmers were to have livestock grazing on adjacent lands sometime in the future? The golf course could be a hazard to both golfers and adjacent farmers. The golf course, as proposed, may ultimately impact the agricultural operations on the Archibald's own property. Approval of this application may set a dangerous precedent for other farmers wanting to add a commercial designation to a portion of their farming operations. It is very important to ensure that all relevant studies are completed prior to making a decision on this application. JUS , , . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -4- Apri129, 2002 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT.D. Jacqueline Vaneyk, 6613 Clemens Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K6 advised that she owns property north and east of the subject site and expressed concerns regarding the negative impact that this development may have on the neighbours. She requested that sufficient and appropriate fencing be installed and proper setbacks be respected. She stated that she wants no trespassing or golf balls negatively affecting the neighbouring residents. Fred Archibald, 6275 Liberty Street North, R.R. #5, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K6 circulated a copy of his presentation dated April 29, 2002 as well as a copy of correspondence sent to the Municipality of Clarington and dated April 29, 2002. He highlighted the key points of his proposal as follows: The proposed use is small scale and secondary to the main agricultural use. The preservation of the orchard production base is an overriding theme. The proposed layout has been designed to minimize the consumption of land. The existing topography will not be modified except for minor contouring of the tees and greens. No irrigation is to be provided on fairways. Water and pesticide use would be metered and minimized. The proposed golf course will function like a self guided walking tour through the orchard where information on apple growing and wine making will be provided on signage. He requested that this application not be referred back to staff but that it be recommended for approval, subject to meeting the technical requirements of CLOCA, the Region and the Municipality of Clarington. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Applicant: Veltri & Son Resolution #GPA-173-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report PSD-030-02 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Veltri and Son Limited, be approved and that the amending by-law, as per Attachment #3 to Report PSD-030-02, be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PSD-030-02 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and SU4 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- Apri129,2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-030-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-031-02; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. A relative of Mayor Mutton is employed by Cowan Pontiac-Buick Ltd. Official Plan Resolution #GPA-174-02 Amendment & Rezoning Appl. Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim Applicant: Ganaraska Properties Ltd. THAT Report PSD-031-02 be received; Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Owner: Frederick and Sandra Archibald Monitoring the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting of April 18, 2002 THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by D. G. Biddle & Associates Limited on behalf of Ganaraska Properties Limited be referred back to staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-031-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-175-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-032-02 be received; THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law, submitted by Frederick and Sandra Archibald be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; THAT the Durham Region Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-032-02; and THAT Durham Region, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-032-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-176-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-033-02 be received; and THAT Council concurs with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 18, 2002 for Applications A2002/016 to A2002l018 inclusive and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. SUJ '''PARRIED'' . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- Apri129,2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Status Report Port of Newcastle Waterfront Plan Worden (East) Neighbourhood Design Plan Confidential Reports Property Matter Resolution #GPA-177-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-034-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-178-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PSD-035-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-179-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Confidential Reports PSD-037-02 and PSD-038-02 pertaining to property matters be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT 'Certificate of Acceptance' and 'Assumption By-law Plan 10M-840' 'Certificate of Acceptance' and 'Assumption By-law' Plan 10M-830 Resolution #GPA-180-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT the following recommendations contained in Reports EGD-16-02, EGD-17-02, EGD-18-02, EGD-19-02 and EGD-20-02 be approved: THAT Report EGD-16-02 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 10M-840; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-16-02, assuming the street within Plan 1 OM-840 as public highway. THAT Report EGD-17-02 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services, which include roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 10M-830; and THAT Councii approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-17-02, assuming certain streets within Plan 10M-830 as public highways. jUb G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - April 29, 2002 ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. . 'Certificate of Acceptance' and 'Assumption By-laws' Plan 40M-1928 'Certificate of Acceptance and Assumption By-laws' Plan 40M-1680 . 'Certificate of Acceptance' and 'Assumption By-law' Plans 40M-1684 and 40M-1685 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for February, 2002 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for March, 2002 . THAT Report EGD-18-02 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a Plan 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1928; and THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-18-02, assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-1928, and within adjacent Plan 40R-18124, as public highways. THAT Report EGD-19-02 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads and Above Ground Services, which include roads and other related Works, constnucted within Plan 40M-1680; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-19-02, assuming a certain street within Plan 40M-1680 as public highway. THAT Report EGD-20-02 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services constructed within Plan 40M-1684 (Part of) and Plan 40M-1685 (Part of), and for the Water Quality Work; and THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-20-02, assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-1684 (Part of) and Plan 40M-1685 (Part of), as public highways. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-181-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the fOllowing recommendations contained in Reports EGD-21-02 and EGD-22-02 be approved: THAT Report EGD-21-02 be received for information. THAT Report EGD-22-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" 301 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 8- April 29, 2002 Resolution #GPA-182-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11 :00 a.m. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Monthly Response Report - March, 2002 Resolution #GPA-183-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report ESD-007-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2002 March Break Extravaganza Clarington Youth Advisory Committee Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, Evacuation Centres Resolution #GPA-184-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CSD-09-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-185-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report CSD-10-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-186-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CSD-11-02 be received; THAT Lakeridge Health Bowmanville be authorized to designate the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and the Courtice Community Complex as Evacuation Centres; and THAT Lakeridge Health Bowmanville be advised of action taken. j D 8 "CARRIED" . . . G.P. & A. Minutes CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Animal Services Monthly Report for Month of March, 2002 Parking Report for Month of March, 2002 Mosport Park 2002 Raci ng Season Mark Stewart Animal Licencing Services Agreement - 9- April 29, 2002 Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-187-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CLD-15-02 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-15-02 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-188-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CLD-16-02 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-16-02 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-189-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CLD-17-02 be received; THAT Mosport Park be exempted from Section 2. (h) of By-law 78-50, as amended, for the upcoming 2002 racing season; THAT, following the racing season, staff report back to Council to advise of activities undertaken with respect to sound monitoring and any concerns raised; and THAT Mosport Park be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-190-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report CLD-18-02 be received; THAT Animal Licencing Services Inc., be given the exclusive rights to sell dog and cat licences door to door in the Municipality of Clarington for the year 2002 commencing on May 1, 2002 until September 30, 2002 and subject to review by Council at the termination of the agreement; THAT the Agreement be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk and the authorizing By-law be forwarded to Council for approval; and so'} . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -10- April 29, 2002 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT Mark Stewart, Animal Licencing Services Inc., be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Municipai Law Resolution #GPA-191-02 Enforcement Division Outstanding Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson Occurrence Report THAT Report CLD-19-02 be received; and THAT Inspector Cameron be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CL2002-3, Concession Street and Elgin Street Reconstruction Church Street Storm Sewer Replacement FINANCE DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-192-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report COD-020-02 be received; THAT Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $1 ,896,138.20 (including GST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2002-3, be awarded the contract for the Concession Street and Elgin Street Reconstruction and Church Street Storm Sewer Replacement, Bowmanville, Ontario as required by the Engineering Department; THAT funds required in the amount of $1 ,400,000.00 for Concession Street and Elgin Street be drawn from the Engineering Account #7205-02009-0261 ; THAT funds in the amount of $37,013.15 required for Church Street Storm Sewer Replacement be drawn from the unexpended 1999 Capital Budget for Church Street in the General Capitai Reserve Account #2900-00017-0000; and THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-20-02 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved. "CARRIED" There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. 510 . . . , , G.P. & A. Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Boards and Committees Appointment Process Confidential Reports PSD-037-02 and PSD-038-02 ADJOURNMENT -11- Apri129,2002 There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-193-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, at the beginning of each term, makes numerous citizen appointments to various Boards and Committees; and WHEREAS the appointees are a valuable asset to the municipality and make important decisions on behalf of the municipality: NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff investigate and report back with recommendations to Council on an improved appointment process in order to determine the best applicants for the positions. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-194-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Reports PSD-037 -02 and PSD-038-02 pertaining to properly matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-195-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-196-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle. seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :30 a.m. C?t>>l~YOR ~7~L,y j 11