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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
June 3, 2002
Minutes of a meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee
held on Monday, June 3, 2002 at
9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Ping Ie
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
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 FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor
Deputy Clerk, M. P. Knight Stanley
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest stated at this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-244-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on May 21, 2002 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton advised, with great sadness, of the passing of Terry Ryan,
President of the Durham Police Services Union and the Ontario Police
Chairman.
Mayor Mutton advised that he attended the Federation of Canadian
Municipaiities (FCM) meeting over the weekend, noting that former
Finance Minister Paul Martin addressed the committee regarding
dedicated revenue sources from the Federal Government.
Mayor Mutton advised that he attended the first meeting of the
Association of Nuclear Host Communities and the Iter Project was
unanimously endorsed by the committee. The committee will discuss
items of mutual interest as well as comparing notes.
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DELEGATIONS
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Councillor Robinson attended a meeting of the partnership of the
Clarington Emergency Services with the Red Cross and noted that this is
a very worthwhile organization.
Councillor Rowe advised that she attended the 56th Business and
Professional Women's Conference on behalf of the municipality and that
the Association will be electing a new Provincial representative.
(a) Inspector Tom Cameron, 16th Division, Durham Regional Police
Services, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L 1 G 4B7 circulated a copy
of his presentation entitled "Clarington Community Police Office Patrol
Plan". He noted that the objectives of the Patrol Plan are to:
reduce crime
reduce disorder
improve road safety
secure and maintain public confidence in the police; and
improve the quality of service that the Police Services provide.
He described the various approaches which include:
community mobilization
intelligence-led directed patrols
problem oriented policing
high visibility reassurance patrols; and
road safety initiatives.
He noted that Pages 13, 14 and 15 of the handout provide a current
organization structure as well as a 1 year and 3 year plan. He informed
Members of the Committee that additional officers dedicated to
interacting and providing problem solving in the community will be added
to their staff compliment and that this plan will create more visible
presence of police officers in the municipality.
(b) Marisa Jollymore, 105 Clarington Blvd. Bowmanville, L 1C 4Z3
- re: Report PSD-051-02 advised that the existing sign is not easily seen
and that the new sign is larger and has an enhanced appearance. She
was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee.
(c) Allan Maenza, 103 Auburn Lane, Courtice, L 1E 2E9
- re: Report PSD-055-02 advised prior to the meeting that he
would not be in attendance.
(d) Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M1
- re: Report PSD-055-02 provided a copy of her presentation
dated April 24, 2002. She requested that:
. the plan not be allowed to proceed until such time as
appropriate studies have been undertaken.
. in section 8.1 of Report PSD-055-02, that Paragraphs 1, 2,
3, 5, 6, 8, 9,10, and 11 be adhered to and monitoring be
done.
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DELEGATIONS CONT'D.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
. that no building be commenced prior to the approval and the
building permit being issued
. that no public funds be used toward any repair including
bank stabilization
. that continuous monitoring of the surface flow regime be
done, even after bank stabilization has taken place; and
. that all levels of government collaborate towards the
purchase of the provincially significant Black-Farewell
wetland complex in Courtice as it would be in the interest of
all to protect the remainder of the wetland.
(e) Glenn Genge, D. G. Biddle & Associates, 96 King Street
East, Oshawa, L 1 H 1 B6 - re: Report PSD-055-02 appeared on behalf
of the applicant and noted that erosion measures have been undertaken
and that the applicant will work closely with CLOCA pertaining to the
environmental issues. He expressed support for the recommendations
contained in Report PSD-055-02.
(I)
Hannu Halminen, 1276467 Ontario Limited & Ashton
Development Corp. (Clarington) Ltd. 1748 Baseline Road,
Courtice, L 1 E 2T1 - re: Report PSD-055-02 advised that it has taken
two years to receive approval for the ten lots and he will actively pursue,
as in the past, protecting the environment. He expressed concurrence
with the recommendations contained in Report PSD-055-02.
(g) Scott Brown, William Tonno Construction Ltd., 121 Marica
Avenue, Oshawa, L 1 G 3G9 - re: Report PSD-058-02 was called but
was not present.
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 Application
Applicant: Gilbert Trolly
Part Lot 9, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville
(b) Official Plan Amendment Application
Applicant: St. Stephen's Estates Inc.
Lot 8, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville
The Planning Services Department sent public notices for the rezoning
and official plan applications by first class mail on or before
May 3, 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 properties in question. The
notice procedure followed is in compliance with the Ontario Regulations
made under the Planning Act.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D.
(a) Report PSD-050-02 - Rezoning Application - The purpose and
effect of the application is to permit the development of two (2) single
detached dwellings.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
G. Trolly, 11 Bradshaw Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 2H4 advised that
there is good drainage on the land and that a surveyor has noted that
this is the best use for this land.
(b) Report PSD-057-02 - Officiai Plan Amendment Application - The
purpose and effect of the application is to remove the medium
density symbol and permit the construction of semi-detached
dwelling units instead of townhouse units, resulting in a reduction of
13 housing units.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
The applicant was called but was not present.
Resolution #GPA-245-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the committee recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:25 a.m.
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Rezoning Appl.
Applicant: Gilbert
Trolly
ZBA2002-013
Official Plan
Amendment Appl.
Applicant: St.
Stephen's Estates
COPA2002-005
Resolution #GPA-246-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-050-02 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of
the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Gilbert Trolly be referred
back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent
report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-050-02 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-247-02
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PSD-057-02 be received;
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PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Sign By-law
Amendment
Applicant: Willsonia
Industries Limited
Development
Charges By-law
Complaint
THAT Amendment No. 27 to the Clarington Official Plan to remove a
medium density symbol, adjust the housing targets and adjust the
population targets for Apple Blossom Neighbourhood be adopted, and
that the necessary by-law be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-057-02 be forwarded to the Region of
Durham; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-057 -02 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-248-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PSD-051-02 be received;
THAT the sign by-law amendment application submitted by 1307309
Ontario Limited, on behalf of Willsonia Industries Limited to permit a
second ground sign on a property with a height of 3.20 metres and a
total sign area of 1.92 square metres, be approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-051-02 be approved by
Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-051-02 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-249-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councilior Robinson
THAT Report PSD-052-02 be received;
THAT the development charge applied to the property located within Part
Lot 15, Concession 7, former Township of Clarke, known municipally as
7700 Carscadden Road was a correct application of the Municipality's
Development Charge By-law No. 2000-108 and that Mr. Christensen's
request for refund be denied; and
THAT Mr. Christensen be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Monitoring the Resolution #GPA-250-02
Decisions of the
Committee of Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
Adjustment for the
Meeting May 16, 2002 THAT Report PSD-053-02 be received; and
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PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Oak Ridges
Moraine
Conservation Plan
Environmental
Impact Study
Auburn Lane and
Darlington Blvd.
ZBA2000-019,
ZBA2002-017 &
PLN 17.9.6
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
made on May 16, 2002 for Applications A2002/023 to A2002/025
inclusive and A2002/028 and that staff be authorized to appear before
the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of
Adjustment.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-251-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PSD-054-02 be received for information; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-02 including the
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, CLOCA, Kawartha
Conservation Authority and any delegation be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-252-02
Moved by Councilior Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-055-02 be received;
THAT the Environmental Impact Study for the Darlington Boulevard and
Auburn Lane development proposals be received for information;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63
of the former Town of Newcastle, as amended, submitted by D. G. Biddle
& Associates Limited on behalf of 1276467 Ontario Limited and Ashton
Development Corp. (Clarington) Ltd., be approved;
THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-055-02 be
enacted, and that the (H) Holding prefix be for the 4 lots comprised of 2
and 14, 3 and 15,4 and 6 and 5 and 17 be removed by By-law once the
erosion control work is completed:
THAT the application to exempt lands from Part Lot Control to permit
Block 80 10M-832 to be divided into 10 blocks and a part block for a
walkway be approved as contained in Attachment 5 to Report
PSD-055-02;
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties
listed in Report PSD-055-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's
decision; and
THAT Mr. Gordon Baker and Mr. Mark Linkie be thanked for their effort
and time as area representatives on the Steering Committee.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Condominium Appl.
Applicant: Aspen
Heights Ltd.
Development
Charges Exemption
Request
Owner: Wm. Tonno
Construction Ltd.
Resolution #GPA-253-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PSD-056-02 be received;
THAT the application, submitted by Aspen Heights be approved and that
the Director of Planning Services be authorized to issue Draft Approval,
subject to the conditions as contained in Attachment 3 to Report
PSD-056-02;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-056-02 be forwarded to the Durham Region
Planning Department: and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-056-02 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-254-02
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PSD-058-02 be referred back to staff;
THAT staff be directed to prepare a background report in support of
providing a credit for the existing residential structure located on the
property at 3112 Tooley Road, with appropriate conditions including:
i) that the credit could only be applied to the lands with Property
Identification Number 267070292 (as of March 31,2002) south
of the future Cloverfield Street extension; and
ii) that the lands to which the credit applies do not impact the siting
of the future elementary school site.
THAT staff be authorized to advertise a public meeting for an
amendment to the Development Charges By-law 2000-108 subject to
William Tonno Construction Ltd. paying a fee of $695.00, inclusive of
G.S.T., for the cost of the Public Meeting; and
THAT Mr. Brown be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-255-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Report
PSD-059-02 pertaining to a property matter.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-256-02
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.
"CARRIED"
Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Appointment of
Chief Building
Official, Building
and Plumbing Insp.
Resolution #GPA-257-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report EGD-29-02 be received;
THAT the proposed By-law (Attachment 1 to Report EGD-29-02) be
passed to appoint a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing
Inspectors and Inspectors for the purpose of fire safety requirements;
and
THAT By-laws 89-173 and 92-87 and all amendments thereto be
repealed.
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Port Darlington Resolution #GPA-258-02
Marina - Construction
Access on Hydro Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
Easement
THAT Report EGD-30-02 be received; and
THAT Council pass the By-law (Attachment 1 to Report EGD-30-02)
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Agreement with Hydro
One Networks Inc. ("HONI") to obtain construction access permission for
lands north of Port Darlington Marina (Attachment 2 to Report
EGD-30-02).
"CARRIED"
Nash Road East
Sidewalk and
Pedestrian
Concerns
Resolution #GPA-259-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report EGD-31-02 be received;
THAT sidewalks not be constructed on the south side of Nash Road east
of Courtice Road until this section of roadway is reconstructed to urban
standards in conjunction with future development or other roadworks;
and
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THAT Mrs. Hartman, the Clarington Traffic Management Committee, the
Region of Durham, and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Vandalism Update
Resolution #GPA-260-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report OPD-010-02 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Supplier Information
Night
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
List of Applications
for Cancellation,
Reductions or
Refu nd of Taxes
Resolution #GPA-261-02
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report COD-28-02 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-262-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report FND-009-02 be received; and
THAT the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes
attached to Report FND-009-02 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Cash Activity
Report - First
Quarter of 2002
Resolution #GPA-263-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report FND-010-02 be received;
THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of
the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position
of the Municipality of Clarington for the first quarter of the year 2002, as
shown on the schedule attached to Report FND-01 0-02; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the first quarter of the year be
confirmed.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Inspector Tom
Cameron - Clarington
Community Police
Patrol Plan
OTHER BUSINESS
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There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #GPA-264-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Inspector Tom Cameron be thanked for his presentation and that
he be advised that Council is very supportive of the new Policing
Enhancement Initiatives; and
THAT Inspector Tom Cameron and the Police Services Board be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-265-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Mayor and Council send a letter to General Motors
congratulating them on their high performance.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-266-02
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the Great Canadian Town Band Festival Committee be allowed to
erect tents in the village of Orono for the purpose of various public
musical presentations on June 15 and 16,2002, FORTHWITH.
(MOTION WITHDRAWN LATER IN THE
MEETING)
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OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-267-02
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a legal
issue.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-268-02
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.
Resolution #GPA-266-02 was withdrawn.
Resolution #GPA-269-02
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:00 Noon.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
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