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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/2002 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee November 4, 2002 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, November 4, 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 Municipai Clerk, P. L. Barrie 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-416-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on October 21, 2002 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton announced the introduction of the Student Page program where the students will be attending the Municipal Administrative Centre to assist with the set up of the Council Chambers for the meeting. The Student Pages also attend the meeting and assist with distribution of materials to the Members of Council and staff. '301 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes DELEGATION PUBLIC MEETiNGS - 2- November 4, 2002 Mayor Mutton presented a certificate of appreciation to the municipality's first two Student Pages, Jamie Dickey and Sandy Hess. Councillor Trim advised that the Regional Works Committee gave a tour of Regional roads which lasted approximately five to six hours. He noted that there is a new Regional process in the works pertaining to blue box and kitchen waste recyciing. He announced that the Regional Health and Social Services Department's No Smoking By-law is ready for presentation to Regionai Council. Councillor Trim stated that he will be inviting the two Regional Works delegates who made a presentation before Regional Council regarding biosolids to do the same for the Municipality of Clarington. There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. 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) Zoning Application Applicant: Great Canadian Town Band Festival (b) Rezoning and Site Plan Applications Applicant: 1413350 Ontario Limited The Planning Services Department sent public notice for the rezoning applications, by first class mail on or before October 4, 2002 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. A public notice was also posted on the properties in question on or before October 4, 2002. The notice procedure followed is in compliance with Ontario Regulations made under the Planning Act. (a) Report PSD-1 OB-02 - Zoning Application - The purpose and effect of the application is to rezone the property to permit an annuai band festival for a maximum of 3 years. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. David Climenhage, Great Canadian Town Band Festival, P.O. Box 337, Orono, LOB 1 MO advised that it is his intention to establish a major band festival in the Municipality of Clarington. In spite of the bad weather this year, 2,500 people attended the event and no concerts were cancelled due to the inclement weather. He is pleased to announce that a surplus of $14,000. was generated and $12,000. will be repaid to the Municipality of Clarington. It has been suggested to him that a traffic report be undertaken and other traffic issues have been raised. He stated that, unfortunately, the recommended solution is financially prohibitive, including the request for a cash contribution which is well beyond the band's ability to finance. He noted that the owners of the land offered this beautiful site free of charge to the participants and the site is a treasure to the community. '302 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 3- November 4, 2002 PUBLIC MEETINGS (CONT'D.) (b) Report PSD-109-02 - Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - The purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a drive-through facility. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. The applicant was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-417-02 Applicant: Great Canadian Band Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe Festival Rezoning and Site Plan Applications Applicant: 1413350 Ontario Limited ZBA 2002-029 and SPA 2002-042 Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment THAT Report PSD-10B-02 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by David Climenhage on behalf of the Great Canadian Town Band Festival be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-10B-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-41B-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PSD-109-02 be received; THAT the development applications, submitted by 1413350 Ontario Limited, be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 09-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-419-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-11 0-02 be received; and THAT Councii concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on October 24, 2002 for applications A2002/021, A2002/040 and A2002/065 to A2002/067 inclusive and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. "CARRIED" '303 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -4- November 4, 2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Removal of Part Lot Control Applicant: Green Martin Hoidings Ltd. Application for Removal of Holding Symbol Applicant: 1064055 Ontario Limited Sign By-law Amendment Appl. Applicant: Baywood Homes Resolution #GPA-420-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-112-02 be received; THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of Lots 91 , 93, 99, 101 to 109 and 112, all inclusive on Plan 40M-2005 be approved and that the Part Lot Controi By-law attached to Report PSD-112-02 be passed pursuant to Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-112-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-421-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-113-02 be received; THAT the application submitted by Mr. Kelvin Whalen on behalf of 1064055 Ontario Limited to remove the Hoiding (H) symbol for Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-90032 be approved; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-113-02 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and THAT ail interested parties listed in Report PSD-113-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-422-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-114-02 be received; THAT the sign by-law amendment application submitted by Baywood Homes to permit an 8.92 square metre promotional construction sign be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PSD-114-02 be approved by Council: and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-114-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" '304 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- November 4, 2002 Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for September, 2002 By-laws regulating Vehicle Weight on Bridges Resolution #GPA-423-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report EGD-45-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-424-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report EGD-48-02 be received; THAT regulatory weight restriction signing be posted as per the Ontario Traffic Manual at bridges, at the prescribed weight limits, as recommended during Engineering Inspections and detailed in Report EGD-48-02; and THAT the by-laws attached to Report EGD-48-02 (Attachment Nos. 3 to 11) be passed by Council and forwarded to Totten Sims Hubicki Associates for completion of the Engineers Statement, being Schedule "A" to each by-law. "CARRIED" OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. Clarington Emergency Resolution #GPA-425-02 Plans Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report ESD-022-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. '305 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- November 4, 2002 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Fundraising for The Clarington Animal Shelter Resolution #GPA-426-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CLD-48-02 be received for information; and THAT Thomas Sheehan, Pet Valu and Pat Livingston be acknowledged and thanked for their generous donations. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-427-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the committee recess for fifteen minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:40 a.m. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CL 2002-30, Splash Pad Renovations, Orono Park Resolution #GPA-428-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-052-02 be received; THAT Jeffrey G. Wall an's Construction Ltd., Brighton, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $47,133.50 (Including G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2002-30, be awarded the contract for the Splash Pad Renovations, Orono Park: THAT the funds required in the amount of $30,000.00 be drawn from the Engineering Capital Account #7603-00100-0516; THAT the additional funds in the amount of $27,000.00 ($47,133.50 less GST rebate, plus design, plus contingency less $30,000.00 Budget Account #7603-00100-0516) be drawn from the Public Works Parks Capital Reserve Fund and processed through Account #7603-00100-0516; and THAT the by-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-052-02 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" FINANCE DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. '306 . . . GP. & A. Minutes -7 - November 4, 2002 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT Business Retention and Expansion Program UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-429-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report ADM-07-02 be received; THAT Council approve an expenditure of $3,750.00 as the Municipality's 50% contribution toward the purchase of the Business Retention and Expansion Program kit and that the said funds be drawn from Industrial/Economic Development Reserve Fund Account 1110-163-X; and THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. A document dated November 8, 2002 from Doug Moffatt, Mayor of the Township of Scugog, on behalf of Durham Region area Municipalities was circulated pertaining to the submission to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario for the Regional Municipality of Durham Area. Federal Electoral Resolution #GPA-430-02 Boundaries Commission For Ontario Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur Bed and Breakfast Zoning By-law THAT the document dated November 8, 2002 from Doug Moffatt, Mayor of the Township of Scugog, on behalf of Durham Region area Municipalities, pertaining to the submission to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario for the Regional Municipality of Durham Area, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington, FORTHWITH. "CARRiED" Resolution #GPA-431-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT staff report on the procedure to amend the municipality's zoning by-law to allow for the establishment of Bed and Breakfasts in the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-432-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting be "closed" to allow for consideration of a personnel matter. , 3 0 7 "CARRIED" . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -B- OTHER BUSiNESS CONT'D. ADJOURNMENT Resoiution #GPA-433-02 November 4, 2002 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. Resolution #GPA-434-02 "CARRIED" Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :05 a.m. '308 "CARRIED" / l~f