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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 2008
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-107-08 Official Plan Review— First Phase of Public Consultation
(b) EGD-045-08 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for September
2008
(c) ESD-015-08 Monthly Response Report — September 2008
(d) FND-024-08 Notice of Appeal of Clarington Development Charges By-law
(e) FND-026-08 Assessed Value of Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant
(f) Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor Regarding a Development
Charges Appeal that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
(g) Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor Regarding a Assessment Matter
that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege
(h) Confidential Correspondence Regarding Litigation or Potential Litigation
Affecting the Municipality
2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO REZONE TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT OF
A DRAFT APPROVED MEDIUM DENSITY BLOCK IN 18T-90051
APPLICANT: WEST DIAMOND PROPERTIES LTD.
THAT Report PSD-101-08 be received;
THAT this application continue to be reviewed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-101-08 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARI.NGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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3. PROPOSALS FOR STREET NAME CHANGE FOR OSBOURNE ROAD,
MAPLEFIELD DRIVE AND PETTIT COURT AND THE RESERVATION
REQUEST OF HARVEY JONES, FANNING AND RICK GAY AS AVAILABLE
STREET NAMES
THAT Report PSD-104-08 be received;
THAT Staff be authorized to take appropriate actions under the Municipal Act, to
advertise in the local newspaper for, and to hold, a Public Meeting for the
Proposed Street Name Changes for Osbourne Road and Pettit Court;
THAT Council waive the Street Name Change fee for Osbourne Road and Pettit
Court;
THAT the businesses and residents fronting onto the affected street be provided
notice through direct mail circulation;
THAT Mr. Lynn Wood be advised that Harvey Jones has already been reserved as
a street name for Bowmanville;
THAT Mr. Joe Kennett be advised that a street in honour of Bud Fanning does not
meet Municipal Policy for street names;
THAT Mr. Lawson Gay be advised that Rick Gay has not been approved under the
Regional Street Naming policy for use and does not meet Municipal Policy for
street names; and
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and all interested parties listed
in Report PSD-104-08 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
4. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP, ASSOCIATED DAY CARE FACILITIES AND
PLAYING FIELDS
APPLICANT: THE DURHAM CHURCH NETWORK
THAT Report PSD-105-08 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 64 to the Clarington Official Plan as submitted by the
Durham Church Network, to permit a Church and its associated Day Care, Parking
Areas and Playing Fields in the Rural Residential Cluster and Green Space, be
adopted as indicated in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-105-08 and that the
necessary by-law contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-105-08, be passed,
and further that the amendment be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of
Durham for approval;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be sent a copy of
Report PSD-105-08;
THAT staff be directed to meet with area residents prior to reporting to Council
regarding a rezoning for the subject property; and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-105-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. BOWMANVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
THAT Report PSD-106-08 be received;
THAT the Bowmanville Community Improvement Plan Amendment No. 1
(Attachment 1 to Report PSD-106-08) be approved;
THAT the necessary By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-106-08 be
passed;
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Region of Durham
Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-106-08 and Council's
decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed for Report PSD-106-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2008
THAT Report PSD-108-08 be received;
THAT Council concurs with Staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the decision
made by the Committee of Adjustment on October 9, 2008 for application
A2008-0030 is not warranted. However, should an appeal be lodged by another
party, that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to
defend its original recommendation; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on October 9, 2008 for application A2008-0031 and that Staff be authorized to
appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the
Committee of Adjustment.
7. APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR
THAT Report EGD-046-08 be received;
THAT David Abramczuk be appointment as Inspector for the Municipality of
Clarington effective Monday October 20, 2008 and that his name be added to
Schedule 'A' of By-law 2005-145; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be approved.
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8. COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NEWCASTLE SKATING
CLUB, THE NEWCASTLE MEMORIAL ARENA BOARD AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
THAT Report OPD-008-08 be received;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the collaborative
Agreement; and
THAT the Newcastle Skating Club, Newcastle Memorial Arena Board and the
Ontario Trillium Foundation be advised of Council's action.
9. CLARINGTON KIDS INC. COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX LEASE SPACE
THAT Report COD-061-08 be received;
THAT the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to proceed with an amended
lease agreement with Clarington Kids Inc., for the lease of space in the Courtice
Community Complex for the term of September 15, 2008 to September 14, 2013;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement in a
form satisfactory to the Municipal Solicitor; and
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-061-08,
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the proposed Lease Agreement with
the Clarington Kids Inc., be approved.
10. BROADBAND EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY — PROVINCIAL PROGRAM
THAT Report COD-062-08 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington undertake an Expression of Interest (EOI)
process to determine the interest of service providers in the expansion of
broadband coverage in the Municipality;
THAT staff report to Council on the results of the EOI for information with respect
to private sector interest, projected cost and funding alternatives;
THAT pending a satisfactory response to the EOI, the Municipality coordinate with
the Regional Municipality of Durham on the submission of a grant application to
the Province of Ontario for funding of up to one third (1/3) of the of the project cost;
THAT staff investigate cost sharing arrangements with private sector service
providers as part of the EOI process; and
THAT staff work with the Regional Municipality of Durham to develop a cost
sharing arrangement for the balance of costs not covered by the Provincial Grant
and/or private sector service providers.
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11. RFP2008-5 — PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFITS
THAT Report COD-064-08 be received;
THAT the presentation provided by Buffett Taylor Employee Consulting be
received;
THAT Great West Life Assurance Company be awarded the contract for the
provision of Employee and Dependent Life, Long Term Disability, Health and
Dental coverage for a minimum four year term with a review at the conclusion for a
possible renewal of a further term pending satisfactory service and acceptable
terms;
THAT Chubb Insurance Company of Canada be awarded the contract for the
provision of Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for a minimum four
year term with a review at the conclusion for a possible renewal of a further term
pending satisfactory service and acceptable terms;
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with negotiations of a final agreement with
Great West Life Assurance Company and Chubb Insurance Company on behalf of
the Municipality;
THAT the By-laws marked Schedule "A" and "B" attached to Report COD-064-08,
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements with the Great West Life
Assurance Company and Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, be approved;
and
THAT the Director of Corporate Services be authorized to approve administrative
policies/agreements as required.
12. CL2007-52, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OILS AND LUBRICANTS
THAT Report COD-065-08 be received; and
THAT the Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Oils and Lubricants be
re-tendered.
13. PRESENTATION — SHEILA HALL, CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE,
REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
THAT the presentation from Sheila Hall, Clarington Board of Trade be received
with thanks.
14. CORRESPONDENCE FROM OTTO PROVENZANO REGARDING SENIOR
SNOW CLEARING PROGRAM
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Otto Provenzano be referred to the Director of
Operations.
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15. DELEGATION — RICHARD WARD — REGARDING TAXES
THAT the delegation of Mr. Richard Ward be received with thanks.
16. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT REGARDING A PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN
IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL
THAT Report FND-025-08 be received; and
THAT the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to proceed with a Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment at an estimated cost of$21,500 to be undertaken
by the MMM Group Ltd.
17. APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
THAT Elaine Simpson be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
18. APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE NEWCASTLE MEMORIAL
ARENA BOARD
THAT Jo-Anne Raymond be appointed to fill the vacancy on Newcastle Memorial
Arena Board.