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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2002 . . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee November 18, 2002 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, November 18, 2002 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Absent: Councillor P. Pingle (attending Municipal business) 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 Pianning Services, D. Crome Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Municipal Clerk, P. L. Barrie Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY iNTEREST Councillor Schell advised that he would be making a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-120-02. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-435-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on November 4, 2002 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Trim advised he attended the official opening of the Sears Complex on Baseline Road in Bowmanville Thursday, November 14, 2002. That same evening, he attended the 17'h Annual Meeting of the Durham Region Manufacturers' Association. Councillor Robinson thanked all the Members of Council and staff who were present at the reopening of Newcastle Arena on Saturday, November 16, 2002. Councillor Schell advised that the 41st Annual Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade was a resounding success on the weekend. 301 G.P. & A. Minutes . PRESENTATION . DELEGATIONS . -2- November 18, 2002 (a) Cynthia Strike, Planning Services Department, Municipality of Clarington made a presentation to Committee on the siting issues related to telecommunications towers. She advised that the policy included in Report PSD-116-02 has been prepared for Committee's review. The problems which the municipality are experiencing are not unique; in fact the same concerns have arisen across Canada. Industry Canada, the approval authority for regulating Telecommunications facilities, ensures that municipalities are consulted prior to the erection of towers and significant antennae structures. The policy recommended provides that the role of the municipaiity is to provide comments with respect to land use capability through Industry Canada. The municipality has no constitutional authority to regulate or prohibit telecommunications facilities. The policy relies on the desire of the carriers to work with the municipality and avoid situations where there will be conflict with residents. It requires carriers to provide a Letter of Undertaking rather than a Development Agreement which ensures that certain works will be completed but eliminates the need to register any agreement on title and reduces the timelines for approval. The municipality's solicitor is assisting with the preparation of a standard Letter of Undertaking. Mayor Mutton presented a certificate of appreciation to Amanda Miller, Student Page. Resolution #GPA-436-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Stephen D'Agostino and Glenn Genge be added to the list of delegations. "CARRIED" (a) Helena Brasz, 1705 Ovens Road North, Newtonville, LOA 1JO addressed Council with respect to Report PSD-118-02. Ms. Brasz indicated that she has the following concerns with the development: . Increased traffic . Adequacy of parking in private driveways . Paved road versus dirt road . Loss of privacy . Installation of fencing to keep animals out of her property and particularly her pond (b) Louise Martin, 15 Maple Street, Haydon, L1C 3K2 addressed Committee with respect to Report PSD-119-02. She stated that a staff report dated March, 2000 indicated that the development impacts on the Bowmanville Creek must be evaluated and the extent of the hazard lands was to be determinated. A Gartner Lee Report dated May, 2002 has shown no net impact on the creek and that no hazard lands are contained within the proposed lot. In fact, the hazard lands are more than 6 metres outside the lot. 302 G.P. & A. Minutes . DELEGATIONS CONT'D. . . (c) -3 - November 18, 2002 She asked Committee to consider the scientific studies when reviewing this mailer. Ms. Martin indicated that "top-of-bank" is not defined in the municipality's Official Plan and therefore is open to interpretation. She noted inconsistencies in this determination and questioned why requirements are more restrictive for this one lot than they were for a plan of subdivision of four lots in the same area. It is Ms. Martin's opinion that this application is reasonable and appropriate. Bev Cochrane, 61 Maple Street, Haydon, L 1 C 3K2 advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance. (d) Robert Martin, 15 Maple Street, Haydon, L1C 3K2 addressed Committee with respect to Report PSD-119-02 and described what he felt were inconsistencies in sections 4.1, 4.2, 6, 6.4 and 7 of the report. Mr. Martin questioned whether all development in the municipality has been restricted to tableland. (e) Linda Gasser, P.O. Box 399, Orono, LOB 1MO addressed Council with respect to the 407 East Completion Environmental Assessment process. Ms. Gasser Indicated that she cannot think of a project that has the potential to impact Durham Region more than Highway 407 will and can't think of a municipality that would be a more affected than Clarington. She requested that Committee consider the following: 1) Explore the merits of hiring a Transportation Consultant with experience in the Environmental Assessment Process to assess the transportation planning report and to assist in crafting a municipal position and response to that document as well as to the draft terms of reference 2) Consider striking a Community Stakeholders Advisory Committee to provide strategic advice to Council from a community perspective Ms. Gasser submitted reports from the City of Burlington which illustrates the process they went through to address the huge volume of information from the Ministry of Transportation with respect to the Mid Peninsula Highway. (f) Stephen D' Agostino, Thomson, Rogers, Barristers and Solicitors, Suite 3100, 390 Bay Street, Toronto, M5H 1W2 addressed Committee with respect to Report PSD-116-02, Policies for New Telecommunications Antenna and Towers. He advised that the ability to control the location of towers is dictated by technology, topography and location of the users. He stated that his client, Telus Mobility, is attempting to provide two kinds of service ie. basic coverage and capacity. He indicated that his client listens and responds seriously to the concerns of municipalities, however, service can be compromised when the placing of the towers moves from the grid configurations. This compromise will result in more towers being erected over time in order to provide the service which is demanded by the customers. He indicated that the environmental assessment provision applies to everything, however if the telecommunications companies are operating under four restrictions they are exempt. Because of this exemption he recommended to Committee that they assume that the environmental assessment provisions do not apply to telecommunications companies. Mr. D'Agostino advised that Section 2a of the proposed policy recommends colocation on existing towers or structures. 303 G.P. & A. Minutes -4- November 18, 2002 . DELEGATIONS CONT'D. . PUBLIC MEETING . By complying with this policy, more towers will be required as alternative structures cannot colocate. Section 2b of the policy requests distances be maximized from residential areas, community and institutional uses. The companies are finding that the residents are the users of the service and in order for the residents to have use of the service the towers will need to be located close to them. Resolution #GPA-437-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the ten minute delegation timeline be extended to allow for Mr. D'Agostino to complete his delegation. "CARRIED" Mr. D'Agostino indicated that other municipalities are finding that the community and institutional uses such as arenas, soccer pitches and hospitals are requesting towers to be located in their near vicinity as users of the facilities are also the users of the telecommunications services. He stated that the Municipality of Clarington may find that the protocol will cause problems in the future because of this requirement. He also stated that the policy provides no provision to allow for carriers to exempt themselves by making small changes rather than large ones. Some municipalities have included in their policies that a percentage increase with colocation can be incorporated rather than going through the entire process. (g) Glenn Genge, D G Biddle & Associates, 96 King Street E., Oshawa, L 1 H 1 B6 addressed Council with respect to Report PSD-118-02. He advised that the concerns with the proposal have been adequately addressed in the report and offered to answer questions of the Members of Committee. Resolution #GPA-438-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Committee recess for fifteen minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11: 15 a.m. 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: Marlene Spruyt 304 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- November 18, 2002 PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. The Planning Services Department sent public notice for the combined rezoning, official plan amendment and subdivision application(s) by first class mail on or before October 18, 2002 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance to the latest municipal assessment record. A public notice was also posted on the property in question. (a) Report PSD-115-02 - Rezoning Application - The purpose and effect of the application is to change the zone category of a 0.35 ha (0.86 acre) property from "Hamlet Commercial Exception (C3-5) Zone" to an appropriate zone to permit a veterinary clinic. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Glenn Genge, DG Biddle & Associates, 96 King Street E., Oshawa, L 1 H 1 B6 addressed Committee on behaif of the applicant. He indicated that the rezoning will be a benefit to the property as the dental and medical use has moved out of the building. He stated that there will be no outdoor kennels associated with the veterinary clinic. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Applicant: Marlene Spruyt Resolution #GPA-439-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-115-02 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by D. G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. on behalf of Marlene Spruyt be approved and the by-law be passed as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-115-02; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-115-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Telecommunication Resolution #GPA-440-02 Antenna and Towers PLN.18.7 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PSD-116-02 be received; THAT the policies for New Telecommunications Antenna and Towers in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-116-02 be approved; and THAT Mr. Alex Shepherd, M.P., Dan McTeague, M.P., Judi Longfield, M.P. Ivan Grose, M.P., Mr. John O'Toole, M.P.P., Industry Canada, Rogers AT&T Wireless, Bell Mobility, Microcell, Telus Mobility and Mr. Stephen D'Agoslino be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 305 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -6- November 18, 2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Rezoning Appl. Applicant: Lakeland Associates LId. Proposed Draft Plan Of Subdivision Appl. Applicant: D.G. Biddle & Assoc. Rezoning and Land Division Committee Applicant: Louise and Robert Martin Resolution #GPA-441-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-117-02 be received; THAT the rezoning application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Lakeland Associates, be approved; THAT the amending By-law attached to Report PSD-117-02 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PSD-117 -02 and the amending By-law attached to Report PSD-117-02 be forwarded to the Durham Region Pianning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-117 -02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-442-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report PSD-118-02 be received; THAT the application for proposed draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2002-001, submitted by D. G. Biddle & Associates on behalf of 1419345 Ontario Limited be approved and that the Director of Planning Services be authorized to issue Draft Approval, subject to the conditions as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-118-02; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by by-law to execute on behaif of the Municipality a subdivision agreement with the applicant or any successor in title at such time as the agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services and the Director of Planning Services; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and all other parties listed in Report PSD-118-02 be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-118-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-443-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-119-02 be received; THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to deny the application for amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63 and Land Division Committee Application LD 050/2002, submitted by Louise and Robert Martin, to permit the development of a detached dwelling on the subject property; 306 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - November 18, 2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT the Solicitor and Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the above recommendation; THAT a copy of Report PSD-119-02 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department and the Ontario Municipal Board; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-119-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-120-02; vacated the chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that his employer, SI. Mary's Cement, is mentioned in the report. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. Referral NO.5 and Resolution #GPA-444-02 Related appeals to the Clarington Official Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe Plan Confidential Report - Property Matter THAT Report PSD-120-02 be received; and THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-445-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report PSD-121-02 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Trail Opportunities Resolution #GPA-446-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report EGD-49-02 be received; and THAT a copy of the Report be forwarded to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. "SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS" 307 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 8- November 18, 2002 ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for October, 2002 Resolution #GPA-447-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-446-02 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT staff prepare a further report to address the cost and responsibility of continued maintenance of our existing trails." "SEE FOLLOWING MOTION" Resolution #GPA-448-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolutions #GPA-446-02 and #GPA-447-02 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled for November 25, 2002. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-449-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report EGD-50-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" The Director of Engineering Services was requested to prepare information regarding the cost of the Concession Street construction versus traditional construction, snowplowing concerns with the construction and the calming effects incorporated into the construction. 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 Volunteer Firefighter Repiacement Resolution #GPA-450-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report ESD-023-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-451-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report ESD-024-02 be received for information. 308 "CARRiED" . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 9- November 18, 2002 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Implementation of New Parking Enforcement Equipment Animal Services Monthly Report for Month of October, 2002 Municipal Election 2003 Parking Report for October, 2002 There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-452-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CLD-49-02 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-453-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CLD-50-02 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-50-02 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-454-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CLD-51-02 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington utilize the "Vote by Mail" method of voting for the 2003 Municipal election; and THAT, in accordance with Section 42 of Municipal Elections Act, the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council for passage. "CARRIED" Resoiution #GPA-455-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CLD-52-02 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-52-02 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" Appointment of Private Resolution #GPA-456-02 Property Parking Enforcement Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell Officers THAT Report CLD-53-02 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-53-02 be forwarded to Council for approval; and 309 G.P. & A. Minutes -10 - November 18, 2002 . CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT Securitas Canada, Valiant Property Management, Standard Parking of Canada Ltd. and Lakeridge Health Centre - Bowmanville be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Appointment of Resolution #GPA-457-02 Operations Staff as Parking Enforcement Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim Officer THAT Report CLD-54-02 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-54-02 be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT Murray Devitt be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT . Rink Board Signs Co-operative Agreement - Direct Purchase of Natural Gas . Resolution #GPA-458-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report COD-53-02 be received; THAT the agreement with Futuresign Multimedia Displays Inc., Aurora, Ontario, to provide the marketing, sale of space and the production of Rink Boards at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex, Darlington Arena and South Courtice Arena be extended for an additional three (3) year term to commence September 1, 2003; THAT the By-law marked Schedule "p.;' attached to Report COD-53-02 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved; and THAT the funds received be credited to the Community Service Advertising Fees Revenue Account #6400-00102-0000, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-459-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report COD-54-02 be received; THAT the contract extension to AE Sharp Limited be cancelled; THAT the revised proposed two (2) year contract extension with AE Sharp Limited for consulting services for the purchase of Natural Gas with unit prices of .03/GJ for year one and .04/GJ for year two attached to Report COD-54-02 be approved subject to contract terms being acceptable to the Durham Purchasing Co-operative; and 310 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -11- November 18, 2002 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Co-operative Tender T02-02 Domestic Fuel Oil 2002/2003 Fair Wage Schedule RFP2002-13, Consulting Services, Ontario Power Generation Inc. THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-54-02 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-460-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-55-02 be received; THAT Shell Canada Products with a net unit price in the amount of $.3778 per litre (including GST), meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender T02-20 be awarded the contract to supply and deliver NO.2 Domestic Fuel Oil to the Municipality of Clarington for the 2002/2003 winter season; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the 2002/2003 budget allocation for heating of facilities. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-461-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-56-02 be received for information; and THAT Council confirm its current practice of not utilizing a "Fair Wage Policy". "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-462-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report COD-57-02 be received; THAT IER Planning, Research and Management Services, Concord, Ontario with a total bid in the approximate amount of $73,427.50 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2002-13, be awarded the contract for the Ontario Power Generation Inc., Used Dry Fuel Storage Facility, Environmental Assessment, as required by the Planning Services Department; THAT the total funds required be drawn from account #1100-00037-X Ontario Power Generation Environmental Assessment; and THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-57-02 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" 311 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -12 - November 18, 2002 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Revision to the Resolution #GPA-463-02 Municipal Investment Policy Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report FND-017-02 be received; THAT the iong-term investment limit be increased to $30 million and that Schedule "A" Part 4 attached to Report FND-017-02 be updated to reflect this increase; and THAT Schedule "B" Part 5 attached to Report FND-017-02 be updated to read a quarterly statement of investments outstanding shall be submilted to Municipal Council. "CARRIED" Appointment of Auditors Resolution #GPA-464-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report FND-018-02 be received; THAT the firm of Deloilte and Touche be appointed as the Municipality's auditors for the 2002 year end audit; and THAT the by-law attached to Report FND-018-02 be executed by the Clerk and Mayor. "CARRIED" Cash Activity Report - Third Quarter 2002 Resolution #GPA-465-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report FND-019-02 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipaiity of Clarington for the third quarter of the year 2002, as shown on the schedule altached to Report FND-019-02; 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. 312 G.P. & A. Minutes . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointment to Community Advisory Committee Delegation of Linda Gasser . Confidential Legal Malter OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT . - 13- November 18, 2002 Resolution #GPA-466-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the correspondence dated November 8,2002 from Doug Allingham, Consultant Project Manager, Totten Sims Hubicki, requesting the municipality's appointment to a Community Advisory Committee for e the Highway 407 East Completion be received; THAT Linda Gasser be appointed to represent the Municipality of Clarington on this Committee; and THAT Doug A1iingham be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-467-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation of Linda Gasser regarding the 407 East Completion and Environmental Assessment Process be referred to staff for preparation of a report to be submilted to Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-468-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of addressing a legal matter. "CARRIED" There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-469-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:02 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR ~r-~r