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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2002 . . . THE MUNICIPAliTY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee May 6, 2002 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Com(Tlittee held on Monday, May 6, 2002 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor 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 :10 a.m.) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton (until 11 :20 a.m.) Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended at 10:00 a.m.) Director of Operations, F. Horvath (until 11 :10 a.m.) Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (until 11 :20 a.m.) Manager, Community Planning, Planning Services, Bin Newell (attended at 11 :20 a.m.) Human Resources Manager, S. Schweizer (attended at 10:40 a.m. until 11 :20 a.m.) Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Deputy Clerk, M. P. Knight Stanley Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Robinson indicated that he would be stating a Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest with respect to the delegation of Glenn Case regarding the Port Granby Project. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-197-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 29, 2002 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton expressed deep regret for the passing of Mrs. Marian Henning, who for the past twenty years, has been a part-time Concession Supervisor for the municipality and has been a dedicated volunteer with many organizations including the Girl Guides of Canada. 301 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETING -2 - May 6, 2002 Mayor Mutton read excerpts of correspondence sent to him wherein Minister Dhaliwal expressed strong support for the Iter project as well as stating that President Bush has requested that Canada seriously consider American participation in this project. Mayor Mutton also stated that an individual has been charged under the Garbage Dumping By-law and has pled guilty to same. Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Glenn Case regarding the Port Granby Project. Councillor Robinson resides in close proximity of the subject lands. (a) Glenn Case, Director, Port Hope Area Initiative,S Mill Street S., Port Hope, L 1A 2S6 - reo Update on Port Granby Project circulated a copy of his power point presentation which addressed the following: One initiative - two projects Port Granby long term LLRW Management Project Port Hope long term LLRW Management Project Arial view of the Port Granby Waste Management Facility Proposed shoreline protection works Projected timeline Port Hope Area Initiative Overview Environmental Assessment Scope of the Environment Assessments PHAI activities of date Port Granby Project initial studies Port Granby Project EA Studies initiated; and Communications underway. (b) Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M1 circulated a copy of her presentation dated April 29, 2002 wherein she noted that her groundwater is already contaminated by the spreading of manure on the site or from the ditch full of garbage from which the bacteria entered and polluted the ground water coming towards her and her neighbours' properties. She requested that an inorganic test of her well water be taken by the Regional Environmental Laboratory and that the Municipality of Clarington foot the bill for such test to have the water tested at any other laboratory. She also requested that the municipality establish a series of by-laws to protect the residents from their water being contaminated by farming or private activities. 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 following applications: (a) Rezoning and Site Plan Applications Applicant: Imperiai Oil SOL . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 3- May 6, 2002 PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning application by first class mail on or before April 6, 2002 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. Public notices were also posted on the property in question. The notice procedure followed is in compliance with the Ontario Reguiations made under the Planning Act. (a) Report PSD-039-02 - Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - The purpose and effect is to rezone the property from the Service Station Commercial (C7) and Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zones to permit the development of a convenience store and car wash in addition to the existing Service Station. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Murray Evans, Evans Planning, 28 Ellery Drive, Richmond Hill, L4C 8Z6 and Terry Addington, Imperial Oil Limited, P.O. Box 56613, 8601 Warden Avenue, Markham, L3R OM6 displayed a digitally enhanced rendering of the proposal, stating that this plan will "modernize and freshen up" the site. The applicant has met with the adjoining neighbours to discuss the proposal and a solid wood fence will be installed around the perimeter of the site. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Rezoning and Site Approval Appl. Applicant: Imperial Oil Limited Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Applicant: West Developments Ltd. Resolution #GPA-198-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-039-02 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Evans Planning on behalf of Imperial Oil Limited be referred back to staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-039-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-199-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-041-02 be received; THAT the application for proposed draft plan of subdivision S-C-2001-003 submitted by West Bowmanville Developments Ltd. be approved subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-041-02; THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2001-021 submitted by West Bowmanville Developments Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 6 to Report PSD-041-02; 303 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -4 - May 6, 2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Application for Removal of Holding Applicant: Green Martin Holdings Ltd. THAT the Durham Region Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-041-02 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-041-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-200-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-042-02 be received; THAT the request for the removal of "Holding (H)" symbol for the lands shown on Attachment 1 to Report PSD-042-01 within the Clarington Corners development be approved and that the by-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-042-02 be enacted and forwarded to the Region of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-042-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-201-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Confidential Reports PSD-043-02 and PSD-044-02, and the Confidential verbal report of the Director of Planning Services pertaining to property matters be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. Heritage Plaques On Municipal Parks And Open Space Resolution #GPA-202-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report EGD-23-02 be received; THAT Council approve the policy attached to Report EGD-23-02 for the provision of heritage plaques on municipal parks and open space; THAT the plaque cost of approximately $1 ,000 be funded from Engineering Services 2002 Budget; and THAT Mr. and Mrs. Jose be advised of Council's decision and thanked for their suggestion. "CARRIED" 304 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- May 6, 2002 ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Vaiiant Subdivision, Phase 1 A, Plan 40M-1852 Resolution #GPA-203-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report EGD-24-02 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Phase 1A, part of Plan 40M-1852; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-24-02, assuming certain streets within Phase 1A, part of Plan 40M-1852 as public highways. "CARRIED" Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Volunteers OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-204-02 Lease Arrangement With Toronto Great Lakes College Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report OPD-006-02 be received; THAT the Safety Guidelines for Volunteers be approved; THAT the appropriate Department take a leadership role in reviewing volunteer activities on municipal property; and THAT the appropriate Department meet with existing committees and voiunteer associations to explain and promote the Safety Guidelines. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-205-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report OPD-007-02 be received; THAT a lease agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and the Toronto Great Lakes Coilege be approved, as set out in Attachment 1 to Report OPD-007-02; and THAT the By-law marked as Attachment 2 to Report OPD-007-02, be approved authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement. "CARRIED" S05 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- May 6, 2002 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. West Nile Virus Resolution #GPA-206-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Report OPD-008-02 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington endorse the West Nile Virus Response Plan in principle; and THAT the Region of Durham Health Department be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Emergency Plan Training Exercise Resolution #GPA-207-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report ESD-008-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-208-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief review and report on emergency funding opportunities regarding capital expenditures. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT "CARRIED" CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Co-operative Tender W02-2002, Supply, Delivery And Application of Calcium Chloride Resolution #GPA-209-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report COD-21-02 be received; 306 '- G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - May 6, 2002 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. . . CL2002-14, Memorial Arena Expansion, Newcastle . CL2002-15, Surface Treatment And Asphalt and Surface Treatment Pulverizing THAT Milier Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario, with a total bid price of $33,860.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for liquid calcium chloride (Section 1) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender W02-2002, be awarded the contract to supply and apply approximately 200,000 Iitres of liquid calcium chloride, as required by the Municipality of Clarington Operations Department; THAT Anco Chemicals Inc., Maple, Ontario, with a total bid price of $2,424.80 (pius applicable taxes), for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for flaked calcium chloride (in 36.29 kilo bags), (Section II) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender W02-2002, be awarded the portion of the contract to supply and deliver approximately 5,600 kg of flaked calcium chloride, as required by the Municipality of Clarington Operations Department; THAT, pending satisfactory pricing and service and approval by the Durham Purchasing Co-operative, the contracts be awarded for a second year; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the approved budget allocation for Operations Road Maintenance, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-21 0-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-22-02 be received; THAT Nu-Wood Construction, Ajax. Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $179,572.75 (including G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2002-14, be awarded the contract for the Memorial Arena Expansion, Newcastle, On, as required by the Operations Department; THAT the total funds required in the amount of $209,572.75 ($179,572.75 tender plus $30,000.00 consulting and inspection) be drawn from the Impact/Escrow Reserve Fund Account #1110-00196-0000; THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-22-02, marked Schedule "A", authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-211-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report COD-23-02 be received; 30/ '- G.P. & A. Minutes - 8- May 6, 2002 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. . CL2002-16, Part "A" - Supply and Haul Granular "A" & "B" Gravel Part "B" - Haul, Stockpile and Spread Granular "A" Gravel . Apple Blossom Awards Program Backyard Festival FINANCE DEPARTMENT . THAT Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $272,283.97 (including G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2002-15, be awarded the contract to supply and apply Surface Treatment and to provide for Asphalt and Surface Treatment Pulverizing, to various roads as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds required be provided from the Operations Department 2002 Budget - Surface Treatment Account #7208-00441-0261, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-212-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-24-02 be received; THAT Robert Young Construction Ltd., Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $568,567.80, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2002-16, be awarded the contract for the Supply and Haul of Granular "A" and "B", and Haul, Stockpile and Spread Granular "'^' Gravel; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the 2002 Operations Road Maintenance and Construction budget, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-213-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report COD-25-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-214-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report COD-26-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Report COD-027-02 - The Canadian Band Museum Proposal was withdrawn from the agenda. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. 308 . . ~ G.P. & A. Minutes -9 - May 6, 2002 CHIEF ADMINISTRATiVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT Confidential Report - Personnel Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Flag - Municipal Facilities Resolution #GPA-215-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-05-02 pertaining to a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-216-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to staff for a report. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson stated a disclosure of pecuniary Interest with respect to the delegation of Glenn Case regarding the Port Granby Project. Councillor Robinson resides in close proximity of the subject lands. Resolution #GPA-217-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Glenn Case be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-218-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT staff review and report as soon as possible on a policy regarding the procedure of when to iower and raise the flag at all municipal facilities; and THAT the flagpoles be inspected to make sure that they are operational. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-219-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the committee recess for 10 minutes and reconvene at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m. at a "closed" meeting. 509 . . . G.P. &A. Minutes - 10- May 6, 2002 OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-220-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-221-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m. "CARRIED" qt ~l;;;OR ~ - EPUTY CLE 510