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REPORT #2
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 28,2008
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDA Y, JANUARY 21, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-003-08 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for December 2007
(b) ESD-002-08 Monthly Response Report - December 2007
2. PROPOSED REZONING APPLICATION
APPLICANT: SHELL CANADA LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-007-08 be received;
THAT provided that there are no significant issues raised at the Public Meeting,
the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-007-08 be approved;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-007 -08 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-007 -08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
3. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 6 AND DECEMBER 20, 2007
THAT Report PSD-008-08 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on December 6 and December 20, 2007 for applications A2007 -0059 and A2007-
0064 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to
defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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4. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: ASPEN SPRINGS WEST LIMITED
ASPEN SPRINGS PHASE II (40M-2214) AND PHASE III (40M-2240)
THAT Report PSD-009-08 be received;
THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control by Aspen Springs West Limited
with respect to Block 48 on Plan 40M-2214 and Block 76 on Plan 40M-2240 be
approved;
THAT the Part Lot Control By-Law attached to Report PSD-009-08 be passed
pursuant to Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act and a copy forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-009-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. CORRESPONDENCE 0-7 BROCKTON RESOLUTION ON FUNDING OF
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES
THAT Report PSD-010-08 be received;
THAT the correspondence from the Municipality of Brockton regarding the funding
of Conservation Authorities be received; and
THAT the Municipality of Brockton, our member Conservation Authorities and
Conservation Ontario receive a copy of Report PSD-010-008 and be advised of
Council's decision.
6. MUNICIPAL ACCESS AGREEMENTS BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON AND ROGERS CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF CLARINGTON AND BELL CANADA
THAT Report EGD-004-08 be received;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Municipal Access
Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Bell
Canada; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Municipal Access
Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Rogers
Cable Communications Inc.
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7. INTERSECTION OF ROSSWELL DRIVE AND SOUTHFIELD AVENUE
COURTICE, REQUESTED ALL-WAY STOP
THAT Report EGO-005-08 be received;
THAT the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Rosswell Orive and
Southfield Avenue be denied; and
THAT staff periodically monitor Southfield Avenue for speeds as part of the Traffic
Watch Program and encourage residents to participate in the Road Watch
Program.
8. PROPOSAL TO CLOSE AND CONVEY A PORTION OF TWO SEPARATE
UNOPEN ROAD ALLOWANCES SITUATED IN LOT 18, CONCESSION 5,
FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON
THAT Report EGO-006-08 be received;
THAT Council authorize the publication of a notice of application that the
Municipality intends to pass a by-law to close that part of the unopen 4.88 metre
wide road allowance situated immediately south of 49 Perry Avenue, Hampton,
(Attachment No.1 to Report EGO-006-08) and in Lot 18, Concession 5, Former
Township of Oarlington, pursuant to section 34 of the Municipal Act and By-Law
No. 95-22;
THAT when Section 34 of the Municipal Act and By-Law No. 95-22 have been
complied with, Council pass a by-law and declare that portion of the 4.88 metre
wide road allowance situated immediately south of 49 Perry Avenue, Hampton, to
be surplus;
THAT subject to Council's consideration of any representations made at the public
meeting respecting the passing of by-laws declaring the subject lands to be
surplus, and authorizing the closure of the subject lands as a public highway and
its conveyance to the applicant, Council pass the necessary by-laws to implement
Report EGO-006-08;
THAT the request from Mr. Andy Meima to legally close the unopen portion of
Edmonson Avenue (Attachment No.1 to Report EGO-006-08) be denied;
THAT the applicant pay all legal, advertising, appraisal and land costs associated
with this transaction; and
THAT Mr. Andy Meima be advised of Council's decision.
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9. ASPEN SPRINGS WEST SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, PLAN 40M-2185,
BOWMANVILLE, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-
LAWS', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-007 -08 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 Plans 40M-2185 and 40M-1816; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-007 -08, assuming
certain streets within Plans 40M-2185 and 40M-1816 as public highways.
10. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW
THAT Report CLD-001-08 be received;
THAT the complaint process within the Property Standards By-law remain
unchanged; and
THAT Mr. John Mutton and Mr. John Rice be advised of Council's decision.
11. ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT - OCTOBER TO DECEMBER,
2007
THAT Report CLD-002-08 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-002-08 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of
Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee.
12. THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY - LEASE EXTENSION
COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX
THAT Report COD-002-08 be received;
THAT the Lease Extension from the Theatre Dance Academy for the lease of
space in the Courtice Community Complex in the amount of $18,800.00 per year
for the term of February 1, 2008 to January 31,2013 be approved; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-002-08, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the lease agreement with the
Theatre Dance Academy be approved.
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13. HAMPTON VALLEY LANDS, AMENDING LEASE AGREEMENT
THAT Report COD-003-08 be received;
THAT the Lease Agreement Renewal from CLOCA for the use of the Hampton
Valley Lands in the amount of $2.00 per annum for the term of January 1, 2007 to
December 31,2012 be approved;
THAT the Hampton Citizen's Association be advised of the lease renewal; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-003-08, marked Schedule "A",
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement with CLOCA
be approved.
14. EFW - PEER REVIEW & ECONOMIC STUDIES COSTS TO DATE
THAT Report FND-002-08 be referred back to Staff; and
THAT Staff report back at the February 4th, 2008 GPA meeting on the following to
ensure openness, transparency and accountability:
· Direction regarding item 2.11 of Report FND-002-08; and
· Details regarding items 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 of Report FND-002-08, particularly
who is going to pay what, when and how.
15. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT CAO-002-08, REGARDING: LABOUR RELATIONS
AND CONFIDENTIAL REPORT CAO-003-08, REGARDING: LABOUR
RELATIONS
THAT Confidential Report CAO-002-08 and CAO-003-08 be received; and
THAT the actions taken as identified in the attachment to Confidential Report
CAO-002-08 and CAO-003-08 be endorsed.
16. PRESENTATION - TOM BARRIE, AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
UPDATE
THAT the presentation of Tom Barrie, Agricultural Advisory Committee be
received with thanks.
17. PRESENTATION - MIRKAJANUSZKIEWICZ, DIRECTOR OF WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DURHAM REGION, 2008 WASTE INITIATIVES
AND SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
THAT the presentation of Mirka Januszkiewicz be received with thanks.
18. PRESENTATION - PETER WATSON, MANAGER OF WASTE MANAGEMENT,
DURHAM REGION, HISTORY OF WASTE PROCESSING IN DURHAM
THAT the presentation of Peter Watson be received with thanks.
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19. DELEGATION - MARKUS LISE
THAT the delegation of Markus Lise be received with thanks;
THAT the Director of Corporate Services consider placing a link on the Clarington
Website to Mr. Lise's website to assist in promoting the Sea to Sea Ending the
Cycle of Proverty event; and
THAT Mr. Lise be supplied with a Municipality of Clarington promotional clothing
item.
20. DELEGATION - JOHN STEPHENSON
THAT the delegation of John Stephenson be received with thanks.
21. DELEGATION - KERRY MEYDAM
THAT the delegation of Kerry Meydam be received with thanks.
22. DELEGATION - LOUIS BERTRAND
THAT the delegation of Louis Bertrand be received with thanks.
23. ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES
THAT the request from the Ontario Horticultural Society to waive the hall rental fee
for a fund raising event be referred to the Director of Community Services to be
considered in the 2008 Grant Process.
24. CIVIL MARRIAGE SERVICE - SEPTEMBER 6, 2008
WHEREAS on December 13, 2004, Council passed By-law 2004-253 to "opt in" to
providing civil marriage services;
AND WHEREAS the authority to provide the civil marriage services extended to
those services held Monday to Friday in the Municipal Administrative Centre only;
AND WHEREAS the fee for civil marriages was set at $250 to cover the cost of
staff time and use of the Municipal Administrative Centre;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Clerk has received a request to perform a civil
marriage service outside of the parameters set by By-law 2004-253:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to
perform a civil marriage service on Saturday, September 6,2008 at the Newcastle
Community Hall;
THAT the $250 fee be waived in this instance; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council.
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25. TOTAL HOCKEY ENTRANCE FEES
THAT the Director of Community Services report back to GPA on the viability of
waiving the entrance fees to Total Hockey.
26. CLOSED MEETING ACTIONS
THAT the actions taken in the Closed Meeting be approved.