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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/2003 - - CleJ!JlJglOn - - - GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - DATE: MARCH 3, 2003 9:30 A.M. - TIME: PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS ... 1. ROLL CALL - 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. MINUTES - (a) Minutes of a Regular Meeting of February 24,2003 301 - 4a. PRESENTATION - (a) Tom Cameron, Inspector, 16th Division, Durham Regional Police - re: Village Constable Program 4b. DELEGATION - (a) Linda Gasser, 7421 Best Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO - re: Report PSD-025-03 - 5. PUBLIC MEETING ... No Public Meetings have been scheduled. - - - CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379 - G.P.& A. Agenda March 3, 2003 - 2 - 6. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) PSD-026-03- Monitoring of the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for the meeting of February, 20, 2003 (b) PSD-027-03- Complaint by Paul Christensen under section 20 of the Development Charges Act (c) Confidential Verbal Report - Property Matter 7. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT No Reports 8. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT No Reports 9. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT No Reports 10. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT No Reports 11. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT (a) CLD-10-03 - Mark Stewart - Animal Licencing Services Inc. - Agreement (b) CLD-11-03- Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 12. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) COD-006-03 - Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act 13. FINANCE DEPARTMENT No Reports .. ... IlIIil .. 601 .... 604 .. IlIIIII .., .. .. .. ... 1101 .. 1114 .. 1201 .- ... .. .. .. ... .. G.P.& A. Agenda - 3 - March 3, 2003 - 14. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT No Reports 15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. OTHER BUSINESS 17. ADJOURNMENT ... ... - ... ... - - ... - - - .... ... - - - .. ... .. .., .... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. - .. .. /I11III .. .. .. - - THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON - General Purpose and Administration Committee February 24, 2003 - - ROLL CALL - Present Were - - Also Present: - - - - Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, February 24,2003 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Ping Ie Councillor G. Robinson CouncillorJ. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Manager of Transportation and Design, L. Benson Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Operations, F. Horvath Manager of Community Planning & Design, C. Pellarin Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley Clerk 11, D. MacKay Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. - DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - MINUTES - - - - - Councillor Robinson indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with regards to the Port Granby Presentation. Resolution #GPA-100-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 3, 2003 be approved. "CARRIED" G.P. & A. Minutes - 2 - February 24,2003 .. Mayor Mutton presented Monique White, Student Page, with .. a certificate for participating in the Student Page Program. Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to .. the Port Granby Project Presentation; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson resides near the area. .- PRESENT A TION - (a) David Hardy and Dr. Mohan Rao, Hardy Stevenson and Associates, 364 Davenport Road, Toronto, M5R 1 K6 - re: Port Granby Project circulated a copy of a power .. point presentation and highlighted the following: Purpose of presentation - Peer review of initial studies Peer review team - Team expertise profile .. - Goal of the peer review Peer review objectives Initial studies undertaken by LLRWMO - Scope of Initial Studies Peer review reports Disposition of Comments .. Future activities over next three months Future activities over remainder of EA; and - Concluded Remarks .. Mr. Hardy and Dr. Rao answered questions from the Committee. .. DELEGATIONS ... (a) Chris Muscat, 7 Waterview Lane, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N5 - re: Report PSD-018-03 was called but was not present. .. (b) Candace Parsons, 76 Beecham eres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 M9 on behalf of Rick Law was present to ask clarification on Section 4.2 of Report PSD-018-03 .. regarding maximum height for townhouse buildings along with Section 8.3 regarding 1 storey townhouses. .. .. .. ... - G.P. & A. Minutes - 3 - February 24, 2003 - DELEGATIONS CONT'D. - (c) Rick Bruynson, Architect, 1138337 Ontario Inc. (The Kaitlin Group), 1029 McNichol Avenue, Scarborough, M1W 3W6 answered questions regarding Report PSD-018-03. The Kaitlin Group will send copies of the drawings to Ms. Parsons and Mr. Law when available. - - (d) Gerry Hasiuk, Box 722, Colbourne, KOK 1S0 - re: Report PSD-020-03 stated that his property is not a transport depot but rather a Trailer Leasing Company. Mr. Hasiuk stated the zoning of M2 was sufficient when he moved in and wondered why he would need a site plan if there were no major changes to the property. In his estimation, there is not a serious traffic problem because most of the traffic is during off hours. He supports a reduction in the height of the berm as well as a temporary entrance as part of the site plan. - - - Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. - PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Committee of Resolution #GPA-101-03 Adjustment for the Meeting of Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe February 6, 2003 THAT Report PSD-017-03 be received; and - - THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on February 6, 2003 for applications A2002/041, A2003/001 and A2003/002 and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. - "CARRIED" - - Rezoning Appl. Resolution #GPA-102-03 Applicant: 1138337 Ontario Inc. Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur - THAT Report PSD-018-03 be received; - THAT the rezoning application submitted by Kelvin Whalen on behalf of 1138337 Ontario Inc. (The Kaitlin Group) be approved and the by-law be passed as contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-018-03; and - - G.P. & A. Minutes -4- February 24,2003 .. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. .. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-018-03 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. .. "CARRIED" .. Site Plan Appl. Resolution #GPA-103-03 Applicant: Janet and John Rice Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Mutton .. THAT Report PSD-019-03 be received for information. .. "CARRIED" Hasiuk Delegation Resolution #GPA-104-03 Hancock Road and Baseline Road Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson .. .. THAT Report PSD-020-03 be received; THAT the staff recommendations contained in Section 4 of Report PSD-020-03 be implemented through site plan approval; .... .. THAT a temporary access be incorporated into the site plan process; and ... THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-020-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. .. "CARRIED" Removal of Resolution #GPA-105-03 Holding Applicant: McCaul Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson And Dooley ... .. THAT Report PSD-021-03 be received; THAT the application submitted by Gwendolyn Dooley and Glenn McCaul to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved; .. .. THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-021-03 to remove the Holding "(H)" symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and .. .. .. - G.P. & A. Minutes - 5 - February 24, 2003 - PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. - - - Sign By-law Minor Variance Application Applicant: Ken Bruce Atlantic Signs on Behalf of The Bulk Barn - - - - - Rezoning for St. Anthony of Padua Parish - - - - - - - - - THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-021-03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-106-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-022-03 be received; THAT the sign by-law minor variance application submitted by Mr. Ken Bruce of Atlantic Signs on behalf of the Bulk Barn to permit a 12.0 square metre wall sign be denied; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-022-03 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GP A-1 07-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-023-03 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Dickinson & Hicks Architects Inc. on behalf of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PSD-023-03 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PSD-023-03 and the amending by-law attached to Report PSD-023-03 be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-023-03 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- February 24, 2003 .. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. .. Removal of Resolution #GPA-108-03 Part Lot Control Applicant: Rose Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim Valley Homes .. THAT Report PSD-024-03 be received; .. THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 1 to 31 and Blocks 70 to 72 inclusive on 40M-2133 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD-024-03 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-024-03, any delegations and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. .. .. .. "CARRIED" .. The confidential verbal report was withdrawn from the agenda. IlII Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. .. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Parking adjacent to Resolution #GPA-109-03 Municipal Administration Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle Centre and Library .. .. THAT Report EGD-08-03 be received; THAT On-Street Parking For Disabled Persons Schedule XXIX of Traffic By-law 91-58 be amended to provide two (2) additional on-street disabled parking spaces be located on the south side of Church Street at the entrance to the new Bowmanville Library to better serve the disabled public; .. .. THAT the Reserved On-Street Parking Schedule IV, and the Loading Zones Schedule X, of Traffic By-law 91-58 be amended to establish improved locations on Church Street; and .. ~ .. THAT the by-law attached to Report EGD-08-03 be approved by Council. .. "CARRIED" .. ... - G.P. & A. Minutes - 7 - February 24,2003 - ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. - Monthly Report on Resolution #GPA-110-03 Building Permit Activity for Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle January, 2003 - THAT Report EGD-09-03 be received for information. "CARRIED" - - Clarington Transit Resolution #GPA-111-03 Interim Financial Results for Sept., Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe Oct. & Nov., 2002 THAT Report EGD-10-03 be received for information. - "CARRIED" - OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. - EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. - Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT - - Animal Services Resolution #GPA-112-03 Monthly Report for the Month of Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell January, 2003 THAT Report CLD-08-03 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-08-03 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. - - "CARRIED" - - .. G.P. & A. Minutes - 8 - February 24, 2003 ., CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT III Confidential Report COD-005-03 was withdrawn from the agenda. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. III FINANCE DEPARTMENT .. Municipal Tax Sales Resolution #GPA-113-03 Utilizing Services of Realtax Inc. Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle .. THAT Report FND-005-03 be received; .. THAT routine potential tax sale properties be handled by Realtax Inc.; and .. THAT the more complex tax sale properties continue to be referred to the municipal solicitor, Dennis Hefferon. .. "CARRIED" .. Cash Activity Report Last Quarter 2002 Resolution #GPA-114-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim .. THAT Report FND-006-03 be received; .. THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) ofthe Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the fourth quarter of the year 2002, as shown on the schedule attached to Report FND-006-03; and ... .. THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the fourth quarter of the year be confirmed. .. "CARRIED" CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT .. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. .. .. .. .. - G.P. & A. Minutes - 9 - February 24,2003 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Port Granby Presentation - - OTHER BUSINESS - - ADJOURNMENT - - - - - - - - - - - - Resolution #GPA-115-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT David Hardy and Dr. Mohan Rao, be thanked for their Presentation. "CARRIED" There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-116-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:44 a.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .... .. .. .. ... .. - Cl![-illgton REPORT - PLANNING SERVICES - - Meeting: - Date: Report #: - - Subject: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Monday, March 3, 2003 PSD-026-03 File #: A2003/003 By-law #: MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2003 - RECOMMENDATIONS: - It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: - 1. THAT Report PSD-026-03 be received; 2. THAT Council concurs with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on February 20, 2003 for application A2003/003 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decision of the Committee of Adjustment. - - - Submitted by: , I I 1 Davi . Crome, MCIP, R.P.P. Director of Planning Services /\ /)() 7 k Reviewed bYU./Jz~-t{Y ---./ ~A..... '(.. Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer - - - AR*L T*DJC*sh February 24, 2003 - CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623- 3379 F (905)623-0830 - 601 - .. REPORT NO.: PSD-026-03 PAGE 2 .. 1.0 All applications received by the Municipality for minor variance are scheduled for a hearing within 30 days of being received by the Secretary-Treasurer. The purpose of the minor variance applications and the Committee's decisions are detailed in Attachment No.1. The decisions of the Committee are detailed below. .... .. Application Number Staff Recommendation Decision of Committee A2003/003 Approve Approved DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2003 .. III ... 2.0 Application A2003/003 was for a minor variance to allow the sale and/or service of non- motorized recreational vehicles in addition to the permitted uses of the "Special Purpose IIIIli Commercial (C4) Zone". IIIli 3.0 Staff has reviewed the Committee's decision and is satisfied that the application as approved is in conformity with the Official Plan policies, consistent with the intent of the Zoning By-law and minor in nature and desirable. Council's concurrence with the Committee of Adjustment decision is required in order to afford Staffs official status before the Ontario Municipal Board in the event of an appeal of any decision of the Committee of Adjustment. .. .. IIIlI .. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Periodic Report of the Committee of Adjustment .. ... iii .. III 602 ... ATTACHMEI'H .. - Clm:Jl1gton - PERIODIC REPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT - FILE NO.: HOLIDAY WORLD MARINE & RV CENTRE 835641 ONTARIO LTD. 4131 HIGHWAY 35/115 NORTHBOUND, CLARKE PART LOT 28, CONCESSION 4 FORMER TOWN(SHIP) OF CLARKE A2003/003 - APPLICANT: OWNER: PROPERTY LOCATION: - - PURPOSE: TO ALLOW THE SALE AND/OR SERVICE OF NON-MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON THE SUBJECT LANDS, IN ADDITION TO THE PERMITTED USE OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL (C4) ZONE. - - - DECISION OF COMMITTEE: - THAT THE APPLICATION BE APPROVED AS IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AND IS DEEMED MINOR AND DESIRABLE. - - - DATE OF DECISION: February 20,2003 LAST DAY OF APPEAL: March 12, 2003 - - - - 6Q3 - ... ... .. .- .... .. .. .. .. IIlII .. .. IIlII .. ... .. ... .. .. .. Cl!J!illgtnn REPORT - - PLANNING SERVICES ... Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Date: Monday, March 3, 2003 - Report #: PSD- 027 -03 File #: By-law #: - Subject: COMPLAINT BY PAUL CHRISTENSEN UNDER SECTION 20 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT ... RECOMMENDATIONS: - It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: - 1. THAT Report PSD-027-03 be received for information. - - - Submitted by: Da . J. Crome, MCIP, R.P.P. Director of Planning Services Reviewed by:d.~ -~ e0~ Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer - - CP*DJC*sh - February 24, 2003 - - CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623- 3379 F (905)623-0830 ... 604 ... REPORT NO.: PSD-027 -03 PAGE 2 .. 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 On Thursday January 30, 2003, an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing was held in the Council Chambers with respect to a complaint by Paul Christensen against a development charge imposed on a property at 7700 Carscadden Road. In August 2001, Mr. Christensen applied for a building permit for a single detached dwelling for the referenced property. There was no other dwelling on the property at the time, and the applicant paid a total of $9953 in development charges, which was distributed as follows: .. .. .. .. . Municipality of Clarington $6916 . Public School Board $704 .. . Separate School Board $219 . Region of Durham $2114 ... 1.2 Council may recall that in December 2001, Mr. Christensen filed a complaint, pursuant to the Development Charges Act, that an error in the application of the Municipality's development charges was applied against his property. In accordance with the Development Charges Act a hearing date was set for February 25, 2002, for Council to hear the complaint. Mr. Christensen addressed Council advising that he believed his property should be exempt from paying development charges for the following reasons: . He was of the understanding that development charges are not imposed on agricultural properties; . This is an existing lot and there was previously a house on the property until 1989, therefore this is not new development; . The taxes for this property have included a garbage removal fee; and . The Municipality installed the green municipal address sign at the entrance to the property. .. ... .. .. .. .. . He argued that these last two items are not done on vacant parcels. Therefore, the Municipality must not consider the lot to be vacant. .. .i 1.3 Council referred the issue to staff for a report. In June staff reported acknowledging there had been an error in the application of garbage removal fee to the property tax. As a result, a rebate was available for payment made for the last three years. Also it was acknowledged that the municipal street address sign was placed on the property in l1li .. 605 .. - REPORT NO.: PSD-027-02 PAGE 3 - - advance of the house, nevertheless with the building permit issued in September 2001 the address sign was now required. The report noted the development charge by-law allows a credit where a dwelling previously existed on the lot, provided a building permit, for a new dwelling, is issued within 24 months of the removal of the original house. The previous dwelling was demolished in August 1990 and the building permit for the new house was not applied for until 2001. The report concluded. that the development charge was applied properly and Mr. Christensen's request for a refund be denied. Council supported the staff recommendations. - - - - 1.4 Mr. Christensen appealed the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. Mr. Christensen also appealed a similar decision by the Region of Durham to impose a - regional development charge on the subject property. The OMB heard both appeals together, on January 30, 2003. - - 2.0 OMS Hearing 2.1 Planning staff together with the municipal solicitor attended the hearing in support of Council's position. Mr. Christensen provided similar argument as to why he should not pay a development charge as he did when he appeared in front of Council. The thrust of his argument was that this is an existing lot, no additional services are required, and therefore, he should be exempt. The Board advised that its role is limited to a determination of whether the By-law has been properly applied (Le. The amount correctly calculated or whether a credit is available). The question of whether a vacant lot should be subject to a development charge is not a consideration, as both the Municipality and the Region have development charge by-laws in effect. - - - - - 2.2 Staff provided uncontradicted evidence that the development charge for a single detached dwelling was properly calculated. In addition, as more than 2-years had passed following removal of the original dwelling from the lot, this exemption was not available to Mr. Chr~stensen. The Board concurred and dismissed the complaint against the Municipality. - - - 6Q6 - .. REPORT NO.: PSD-027-02 PAGE 4 .. 2.3 In dealing with the complaint against the Region of Durham development charge it became evident there was uncertainty as to the exact date the demolition/removal of the previous dwelling took place. Originally Mr. Christensen suggested it occurred in the fall of 1989. During the hearing, the Municipality presented evidence that a demolition permit was issued August 15, 1990, however a final inspection confirming the work was complete did not occur until February 1993. As there was no way of knowing the exact date demolition occurred, and because the Region's Development Charge By-law provides a 10-year window between demolition and issuance of building permit for exemption. The Region agreed that a development charge should not have been applied. The Board allowed the appeal against the Durham Region Development Charge By-law. , '$ IlIli .. ... .. .. ... Attachments: Attachment 1 - O.M.B. Decision ... lIIIlII ... .. ... .. ... .. .. II 6G? ... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ATTACHMENT If 1 IS~UE DA~: Feb. 13,2003 DECISION/ORDER NO: 0213 P -.,ll I FE 8 1 B 2003 Ontario I Ontario Municipal Board MUNICIPALITY O~ CLARINGTON C .. d ff' .. I P N NG.OEPARTMcNT ommlSSlon es a alres mUnlClpa es L . 2=22 C020005 C020006 Paul Christensen has complained to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 20 of the Development Charges Act, 8.0. 1997 c. 27 against a development charge imposed on a property at 7700 Carscadden Road by the Municipality of Clarington O.M.B. File No. 0020010 (DC020005) Paul Christensen has complained to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 20 of the Development Charges Act, 8.0. 1997 c. 27 against a development charge imposed on a property at 7700 Carscadden Road by the Regional Municipalit)' of Durham - ..- c.. :-..:. :J.vA. ...,...: ~.: :>. ,.; ~. -; '.:,; -. "i O.M.B. File No. 0020011 (DC020006) !; ;: I ~ ".. .. APPEARANCES: .. ~ Parties Counsel Paul Christensen Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham N. Macos M. Gaskell MEMORANDUM OF ORAL DECISION DELIVERED BY M. F. V. EGER ON JANUARY 30. 2003 AND ORDER OF THE BOARD At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board advised the parties of its decision. The following are the Board's written reasons. Mr. Christensen purchased the lands at 7700 Carscadden Road in the fall of 1997. The lands are located in a rural part of the Municipality and are not serviced with municipal sewer or water. At the time of purchase, there was not a dwelling on the lands. An earlier dwelling had been demolished prior to Mr. Christensen's involvement with the property. A new single family home is currently under construction on the site. At the time Mr. Christensen obtained his building permit he was required to pay development charges to the Municipality totalling $9953. The charges were -. 608 ... -2- DC020005 DC020006 III Municipal Development Charoe lIIIlII Single or semi $6916 Educational Development Charge ... Public School Separate School $ 704 $ 219 ... Reoional Development Charoe ... Single detached dwelling $2114 $9953 ... TOTAL ... Mr. Christensen paid the charges on September 17, 2001. Part of Mr. Christensen's obje,ction to paying the Municipal and Regional charges is that 7700 Carscadden Road is an existing lot of record and there was previously a residence on the property. He concludes that in such circumstances no additional municipal services are required and he should be exempt from paying development charges to the local and regional municipalities. Neither Clarington's Development Charge By-Law No. 2000-108 or the Regional Municipality of Durham, By-Law No. 50- 99 provide for a blanket exemption for existing lots of record from payment of development charges upon redevelopment. ... ... ... ... The complaints before the Board were filed under subsection 20 of the Development Charges Act. The Board's jurisdiction, on appeal, is the same as that of council- ... lIIIlII 20. (1) A person required to pay a development charge, or the person's agent, may complain to the council of the municipality imposing the development charge that, ... a) the amount of the development charge was incorrectly determined; III III IIlI1I 609 ... - - - - - - - - - ... .. - - - - - - - - -3- DC020005 DC020006 b) whether a credit is available to be used against the development charge, or the amount of the credit or the service with respect to which the credit was given, was incorrectly determined; or c) there was an error in the application of the development charge by-law. -and- 20. (6) After hearing the evidence and submissions of the complainant, the council may dismiss the complaint or rectify any incorrect determination or error that was the subject of the complaint In such cases, the Board's role is c1earty limited to a determination of whether the by-law has been property applied and to determine whether the amount of the development charge was correctly determined. The question of whether existing vacant lots of record in Durham Region and/or the Municipality of Clarington are subject to development charges was determined at the time the respective Development Charge By-laws were adopted and the evidence before the Board is that these By-laws are currently in full force and effect. In either case before the Board, Mr. Christensen does not take exception to the amount of the charges only their applicability to his property. Before considering the two separate complaints, it is important to set out the facts related to the date of demolition and application for building permit at the time of the hearing as they vary from those at the time Durham and Clarington Councils dealt with the complaints. Prior to his purchase of the subject property, Mr. Christensen had no personal knowledge of the property. When he filed his complaints with the Region and the Municipality he indicated that the original house had been on the lot until the fall of 1989. This was information obtained from a former resident of the property. That is the information that both municipal councils had when they considered Mr. Christensen's complaints. During the preparations for this hearing the staff at the Municipality of Clarington located a copy of the Application for Permit to Demolish the existing residence at 7700 Carscadden Road, dated August 15, 1990 (Exhibit 3, Tab 2). 610 .... -4- DC020005 DC020006 ..... Staff also located the Building Inspection Report indicating that a final inspection was made on February 26, 1993 and that the work was complete (Exhibit 3, Tab 3). The parties now agree that the previous residence was removed between August 1990 and February 1993, which is later than the 1989 date indicated in the complaints filed with the Municipalities. The Board will now consider the appeals in the context of the appropriate by-law. . lIIIlII .. .. Municipality of Clarinaton IlIil Mr. Pellarin is currently the Manager of Community Planning and Design for the Municipality of Clarington and is familiar with By-Law No. 2000-108. He, reviewed in considerable detail the By-Law, the Definition 'for single-detached dwelling and the applicable charges, based on indexing since the time the By-law came into effect, which were charged at the time the building permit application was made. Again, Mr. Christensen took no exception to the method of calculation or amount of the charge. ... .. ... Mr. Pellarin also reviewed the list of exemptions provided for in the By-Law. Subsection 22 (1) states that .....a credit shall be allowed against the development charge otherwise payable by the owner pursuant to this By-law for the portion of the previous building or structure that is still in existence being converted to residential purpose or for the residential portion of the building that has been demolished...... Subsection 22 (2) limits the credit - "A credit in respect of the demolition of an existing building shall not be given under subsection 22(1) unless within two years from the date on which the demolition permit for the demolition in question was issued, either a building permit has been issued...... - - ... ... It is Mr. Pellarin's opinion that the only possible exemption available to Mr. Christensen is that referred to above and based on the evidence today the application for building permit is well past the 2-year window for exemption. On this basis, the Board finds that the Development Charge By-law of the Municipality of Clarington was correctly applied and Mr. Christensen's complaint is dismissed. .. .. ... .. lIIIII 6 1 1 ... Mr. Curtis was the Manager, Development Approvals Division with the Region of Durham at the time Mr. Christensen's Application for Building Permit was being processed by the Municipality. He also reviewed in detail the Region's By-Law and its applicability to the subject lands. Subsection 15(1) provides for a reduction in charges where "as a result of the redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the land within ten years prior to the date of payment of development charges in regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in part...". Mr. Curtis indicated that had he been aware in 2001 of the demolition permit application and inspection reports filed with the Board at the hearing, Mr. Christensen would have been exempted from any charges. On this basis, the Board finds that with respect to the Regional Development Charge By-law, there was' an error in the application of the By- law and no Regional Charges are indicated. The "Board allows the appeal. Pursuant to subsection 25 (1) and (2) of the Act, the $2114 charge paid by Mr. Christensen is to be refunded by the Municipality with interest from September 17, 2001. So orders the Board. - - -5- - ReQion of Durham - - - - - - - - "M. F. V. Eger" - - M. F. V. EGER VICE-CHAIR - - - - ... 612 - DC020005 DC020006 .. .. .. .. ... .. lIIIlII .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 L ~ Cl~#1gron f L f ... L i ... l , .. L L l L , i ~ L l l L L. REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: MARCH 3, 2003 Report #: CLD-10-03 File #: By-law #: Subject: MARK STEWART - ANIMAL LICENCING SERVICES INC. - AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CLD-10-03 be received; 2. THAT Animal Licencing Services Inc., be given the exclusive rights to sell dog and cat licences door to door in the Municipality of Clarington for the year 2003 commencing on April 1, 2003 until September 30, 2003 and subject to review by Council at the termination of the agreement; 3. THAT the Agreement be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk and the authorizing By-law be forwarded to Council for approval; and 4. THAT Mark Stewart, Animal Licencing Services Inc., the Animal Advisory Committee and the Animal Alliance of Canada be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer cJ~- ~~t- MPKS*PLB*dm CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 11 0 1 REPORT NO.: CLD-10-o3 PAGE 20f4 1.0 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT 1.1 For the past six years, Animal Licencing Services Inc., has been contracted by the Municipality to sell pet licences door to door from April 1 to September 30. 1.2 Last year, in an endeavour to test the market, Staff requested the Purchasing Division to prepare a "Request for Proposal - Licencing of Cats and Dogs". As a result, only one bid was received and it was from Animal Licencing Inc. The poor response to the RFP call is thought to be related to the small value of work included in the RFP and the limited number of businesses which offer this service. Staff therefore recommend that Animal Licencing Services Inc. be contracted for the year 2003 from April 1 - September 30,2003. 1.3 The following chart reflects the positive financial impact of the execution of the Agreements for the past four years: YEAR TOTAL 1999 Sale of dog licences by Municipality, $39,628.00 Outlets and Animal Licencing Services Inc. 2000 Sale of dog and cat licences by $76,995.00 Municipality, Outlets and Animal Licencing Services Inc. 2001 Sale of dog and cat licences by $54,462.00 Municipality, Outlets and Animal Licencing Services Inc. 2002 Sale of dog and cat licences by $53,975.00 Municipality, Outlets and Animal Licencing Services Inc. 1 f 02 j J J j j J J J J J J J j j j J J J J l \, t ... L L \ ! .. L t , I .. L L L L L L I I ... L L L ! L. \. L REPORT NO.: PAGE 3 OF 4 1.4 Revenues decreased in 2001 because the contractor experienced some staffing problems and was not able to concentrate his efforts in this municipality as he had in the past. Also, in the year 2000, the sale of lifetime licences was initiated and many pet owners purchased these at a fee of $30/dog and $20/cat. As a result, these pet owners do not need to buy any more licences for the same pets. 1.5 The sale of dog/cat licences, door to door has been very effective in increasing the number of pets licenced in the Municipality. This in turn, has enabled Staff to successfully identify and return more pets to their rightful owners, thus providing a higher quality of customer service to our residents. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS Staff therefore recommends: 2.1 THAT Report CLD-10-03 be received; 2.2 THAT Animal Licencing Services Inc., be given the exclusive rights to sell dog and cat licences door to door in the Municipality of Clarington for the year 2003 commencing on April 1, 2003 until September 30,2003 and subject to review by Council at the termination of the Agreement; 2.3 THAT the agreement be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk and the authorizing By-law be forwarded to Council for approval; and 2.4 THAT Mark Stewart, Animal Licencing Services Inc., be advised of Council's decision. If these recommendations are approved, an advertisement will be placed in the local newspapers to inform our residents of the pet licences being sold door to door. 1 ~ D3 REPORT NO.: PAGE 4 OF 4 Attachment #1 Attachment #2 By-law Agreement Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Mark Stewart, Animal Licencing Services Inc. 111 Victoria Street E. #1 Whitby, ON L 1 N 8X1 Ms. Liz White Animal Alliance of Canada 221 Broadview Avenue Suite 101 Toronto, ON M4M 2G3 Animal Advisory Committee 1104 J J J J j J J J J J j J J J J J J J J L I L. L Attachment #1 To Report CLD-10-03 ~ ... THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 2003- t: f: .. , t .. being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licencing Services Inc. , ... THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: t '- ! t i. 1. THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporate Seal, an Agreement with Animal Licencing Services Inc. for the sale of dog/cat licences "door to door" in the Municipality of Clarington from April 1 , 2003 to September 30, 2003. ! .. 2. THAT the Agreement attached hereto as Schedule "A" forms part of this By-law. I ! ! ... L L By-law read a first and second time this 17th day of March, 2003. By-law read a third and finally passed this 17th day of March, 2003. i .. L MAYOR l .. I , .... MUNICIPAL CLERK L L 11 05 Attachment #2 To Report CLD-10-03 1 This Agreement signed in Triplicate on the day of ,2003. BETWEEN: The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington "The Municipality" - and - Animal Licencing Services Inc. "contractor" AGREEMENT The Contractor has provided a proposal to the Municipality for selling Dog and Cat licences to the residents of Clarington on a contracted "door to door" basis and this Agreement is being entered into to clarify the terms and conditions on which services will be rendered. The Municipality and the Contractor both acknowledge that they have each received adequate consideration to enter this contract. Table of Contents Article 1.00 Scope of Services 1 Article 2.00 Term and Renewal 2 Article 3.00 Rent/Remuneration 2 Article 4.00 Rights and Obligations of the Municipality 3 Article 5.00 Rights and Obligations of the Contractor 4 Article 6.00 Coveniilnts, Representations and Warranties Of the Contractor 6 Article 7.00 General 6 Article 8.00 Termination 7 Article 9.00 Definitions 7 1.0 Scope of Services 1.01 Licence Sales: The Contractor shall provide the service of selling dog and cat licences to the residents of the Municipality of Clarington, door to door. This operation will be carried out between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., from Monday to Saturday, (excepting statutory holidays) for the term of this contract. 11 06 J J J J J J J J J J J J J j J J J J J l L 2 1.02 Other Services: The Contractor shall communicate to the residents of Clarington the reasons and benefits for dog/cat licencing. This will include the distribution of brochures and other literature regarding the licencing of dogs/cats in Clarington, as provided by the Municipality. L L L 2.00 Term and Renewal 2.01 Term: This contract will have a fixed term of April 1 ,2002 to September 30, 2002. This service is being contracted on a trial basis for that period. The effectiveness of the program will be evaluated at that time and a decision made with respect to future requirements and procedures. ~ l f I .... 2.02 Renewal: This contract has no right for renewal. L 3.0 Remuneration 3.01 Remittance: The Contractor shall make weekly deposits in the full amount of all proceeds of all licence sales to an account to be opened by the Municipality forthis purpose at the Municipality's bank in Bowmanville. Cash, cheques made payable to the Municipality of Clarington, or credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard) will be acceptable for payment of licences. L L I L. 3.02 Remuneration: Remuneration in the amount of 30% for the sale of each dog or cat licence shall be paid to the Contractor on a weekly basis and only upon the approval by Municipal staff of the Animal Licencing receipts. Registration forms and invoices to support the licences sold must be submitted to the Municipality by 9:00 a.m., the Monday following the completed work week. A cheque will be issued on the following Friday, provided the remuneration exceeds $50.00. Where this minimum requirement is not met. then payment shall be deferred to a following Friday when the $50.00 has been achieved. Where a cheque received by the Contractor proves to be N.S.F., such cheque shall be handled by the Municipality in the manner normally prescribed under Municipality procedures for the handling of such cheques under other circumstances. Payments to the Contractor shall be withheld. L L , i t -. t I.. L 3.03 Data: Data collected with respect to door-to-door sale of licences shall be delivered to the Animal Shelter by 12:00 noon on the Monday following the collection of the data. \ L, L L II 07 3 3.04 Books and Records: The Contractor agrees to keep such books and records of the operation of the licence sales as the Municipality may require, and allow the Municipality access a t all times to inspect these books and records. The Contractor agrees to employ an Auditor licenced under the Public Accountancy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.37, s.14 (as amended from time to time), whose identity is acceptable to the Municipality. 3.05 Dispute: In the event that a dispute arises between the Contractor and the Municipality as to the amount of money payable to either party pursuant to this Agreement, the decision shall be referred to the Municipal Clerk (or such other person as she may designate), and the decision of the Municipal Clerk (or designate) as to the amount of the payment shall be final. 4,00 Riahts and Obllaations of the Municioallty of Clarinaton 4.01 Exclusivitv: The Municipality covenants that it shall not retain any other door-to-door sales persons for animal licences during the currency of this Agreement. 4.02 No Guarantee: The Contractor acknowledges that the Municipality has made no representations, warranties or estimates regarding expected sales of licences to the residents of Clarington. The Municipality has made no predictions or estimates whatsoever regarding profits or sales. 4.03 Confidential Records: The Municipality will provide to the Contractor, a list of individuals who have already purchased their dog/cat licences for the year 2001 and will provide him with an update of individuals purchasing licences throughout the year by non door-to-door sales. Such information is considered to be of a confidential nature. 4.04 Reference Materials: All reference materials required to educate the residents of Clarington with respect to the animal licencing program shall be provided to the Contractor by the Municipality. 4.05 Trainina: The Municipality will provide appropriate training to the Contractor and/or his employees/agents regarding the benefits of animal licencing, prior to the commencement of the Agreement. 08 J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J l L L 4 4.06 Waiver: The failure of the Municipality to insist, in one or more instances, upon the performance of the Contractor of his employees/agents of any of the terms and/or conditions of this Agreement shall be be construed as a waiver of the future performance of any such term and/or condition and the obligations of the Contractor shall continue in full force and effect. I L i 1.. 4.07 Advertisinq: The Municipality shall have the right to place advertising in the appropriate media (local newspapers or radio) from time to time introducing and promoting the animal licencing program and its benefits. , , i ... 5.0 Riahts and ObliQations of the Contractor I .... I I ... 5.01 No Assiqnment: The Contractor acknowledges that the background and experience of its principal officer, Mark Stewart, as well as the proposal submitted to the Municipality under his name were key components in the Municipality's entering into this Agreement. The door-ta-door sales are to be conducted only by the Contractor and any of his employees or agents that have received the prior approval of the Municipality. The Municipality reserves the right to revoke the authority to sell dog/cat licences to an employee/agent of the Contractor. The Contractor agrees that it shall not transfer the business (as it operates) to another person or corporation, and acknowledges that he is not entitled to assign a II 0 r a ny portion of t his Agreement without the prior written consent of the Municipality. The Municipality may arbitrarily withhold consent to an assignment in its sole and absolute discretion. Nothing contained in this agreement prohibits the Contractor from performing similar services for other municipalities or companies. L L I L. L L L 5.02 Lawful Operation: The Contractor shall, at all times, hold and maintain in good standing any licences or permits required by Federal, Provincial or Municipal laws and regulations. ~ L 5.03 Insurance: The Contractor shall obtain and maintain comprehensive liability insurance from a company satisfactory to the Municipality. This insurance shall: (a) have a limit of liability of not less than $2,000,000.00 (two million dollars) per occurrence for property damage and bodily injury; (b) cover all operations and liability undertaken by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement; (c) include both "owned" and "non-owned" vehicle coverage; L \ L. L. L 1 09 5 (d) be endorsed to provide that the policy or policies will not be altered, cancelled, or allowed to lapse during the currency of this Agreement (including any renewal) without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Municipality; and (e) name the Municipality as additional insured. 5.04 Indemnification: The Contractor agrees that it will be from time to time, and at all times, hereafter, well and truly save, keep harmless and fully indemnity the Municipality and its elected officials, employees and agents and its successors and assigns, from and against all actions, claims, and demands whatsoever which may be brought against or made upon the Municipality and against all loss, liability, judgements, claims, costs, demands or expenses which the Municipality sustain, suffer or be put to resulting from or arising out of the Contractor's failure to exercise reasonable care, skill or diligence in the performance or rendering of any work or service required hereunder to be performed or rendered by the Contractor, its agents, servants, employees or sub consultants or any of them. 5.05 Fidelitv Bond: Inasmuch as this Agreement covers working on Municipal property and private property within Clarington without supervision, the Contractor must provide evidence that all personnel employed in, or, upon or about the premises of Clarington are covered by a Fidelity Bond of not less than $10,000.00 for each individual involved on Municipal property or private property within Clarington. 5.06 Workers' Comoensation: The Contractor acknowledges that this Agreement is a "Contract for Service" and that it and its employees/agents are deemed to be independent Operators under the Operational Policy of the Workers' Compensation Act, R .S.O. 1 990, Sections 1 (1)( m), and 11. I n the event that the Contractor must register with the Workers Compensation Board as an employer, it shall furnish Workers Compensation Board Clearance Certificates to the Municipality at 45 day intervals or as required to confirm its good standing. The Workers Compensation Board letter of Independent Operator's status shall form a part of this Agreement. 5.07 Eauioment: The Contractor shall supply its own transportation during the currency of this Agreement. The Contractor shall further supply any computer equipment and office materials required to collect and disseminate the data required by the Municipality. 11 ! 0 J J J J J J J J J J J j J J J J J J J ~ ! L 6 5.08 Identification:The Municipality shall provide identification for each of the Contractors approved employees/agents that is the official identification for one representing the Municipality. This will be a photo identification card that will be presented when making a call at a private residence or private property within the Municipality. \ ~ , f ... .. 5.09 Confidentialitv: The Contractor agrees that all information received from the Municipality and from the residents of the Municipality of Clarington with respect to animal licencing within the Municipality of Clarington is confidential information and shall be treated accordingly. This confidentiality shall extend to its employees/ agents. All written and computer material, information and records shall be returned to the Municipality upon termination of this Agreement. l .. i ~ ... 5.10 Advertisinq: There shall be no advertising carried out by the Contractor for this program. I .. 6.00 Rules of Operation: The Contractor covenants to abide by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. \ , ... 7.0 General \ ! .. 7.01 Notices: Any notices to be given under this Agreement must be in writing, signed by or on behalf of the party giving, such notice and delivered by hand or mailed by prepaid first class mail in Canada and addressed as follows: 1 i. . i. If to the Municipality at: Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L 1C 3A6 If to the Contractor, at: Animal Licencing Services Inc. c/o Mr. Mark Stewart 111 Victoria Street East, Unit #1 Whitby, Ontario L 1 N 8X1 or at such 0 ther address a s any party hereto may have specified by notice in writing and given to the other party. ~. .. L L \ I ... L 1 ~l l 7 Where notice is given by mail, it shall be deemed to have been received by the person to who the same is addressed, on the fifth (5th) business day following the day upon which such notice, sent by prepaid first class mail, has been deposited in a post office in Canada. 7.02 Freedom of Information: Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, as amended, the Contractor acknowledges that this Agreement to be provided by the Contractor to the Municipality, are subject to the same Act. If the Contractor wishes to maintain confidence on any document submitted, it must stipulate at the time that the document is submitted, that it is being submitted in confidence. The Municipality will not be responsible to the Contractor for the release of any information given without claim to confidentially. 8.0 Termination 8.01 Termination by the Municioality: The Contractor agrees that upon breach by it (or by persons for whom it is lawfully responsible) of any of the express or implied terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Municipality may, in addition to any other remedy available at law, terminate this Agreement. Upon receipt by the Contractor of a notice of termination, this Agreement shall be considered terminated. 8.02 Return of Information: On the termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall return within 24 hours and at its own expense all documentation, identification, forms and literature provided by Clarington for the purposes of carrying out the work of this contract. 8.03 Termination by the Contractor: In the event that the animal licencing program becomes unprofitable to the Contractor, it may, upon fourteen (14) days notice in writing to Clarington, terminate this Agreement and discontinue the door-to-door sales of licences. 9.0 Definitions Soliciting "Door-to-Door" means soliciting each single dwelling unit on every urban and rural street within the Municipality of Clarington. A "Single Dwelling Unit" is each private home (whether single or semi private), each private apartment (whether within a private home or apartment building), each townhouse, or each unit in a group dwelling. 1 1 2 J j J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J l L 8 The sale of a Licence is not completed unless and until the following has taken place: an explanation to the pet owner of the benefits of having a licence, the completion of all appropriate papelWork, the transfer of monies, the delivery of the licence to the pet owner, and the delivery of the papelWork to the Clarington Animal Shelter as per Articles 3.03 and 3.04. L 1 ... , ~ L. Signed in Triplicate on the 17th day of March, 2003. I L ANIMAL LICENCING SERVICES INC. I ... L Name:Mark Stewart Title: I. L. (INJe have the authority to bind the Corporation) L L L L The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Mayor Municipal Clerk t i.. L t t .... \ III L t L 1 1 1 3 J J J J J J J J J J J J J j j J j J J ~ CI!Jlw,gron L. 1 ... t I i. , i: ... t L L ... L L L L L t L. f I. ~ I ;.. ! L. L L REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: MARCH 3, 2003 Report #: CLD-11-03 File #: By-law #: Subject: ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2001 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1 ) THAT Report CLD-11-03 be received; 2) THAT the Terms of Reference attached hereto as Attachment No.1 be adopted as the Terms of Reference of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee; 3) THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to place an advertisement in the local media seeking applications for the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee; and 4 ) THAT Evylin Stroud, Keith Kelly and those individuals who attended the public meeting be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: \--" (/)~~~~ Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 1 i 1 4 REPORT NO.:CLD-11-03 PAGE 2 of 3 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT On September 9,2002, Council received Report CLD-37-02 which outlined the Municipality's responsibilities under the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. The report outlined that, among other things, an Accessibility Advisory Committee must be established to assist the Municipality with identifying and taking steps to reduce barriers experienced by persons with disabilities. Report CLD-46-02 advised Council that the Region, in conjunction with area municipalities, intended to host a series of public meetings to solicit input from various organizations and individuals representing those with disabilities on the best approach to create and establish the committee. The joint meeting with Clarington was held Saturday, November 2,2002 at the Courtice Community Complex.. Six members of the public, four Regional staff members and one staff member from Clarington attended this meeting. Although the attendance was not as large as had been hoped, a great deal of valuable information was shared. Staff are still engaged in ongoing dialogue with the Region and area municipalities in order to share information and to determine if there are any areas of potential partnerships. Terms of Reference Terms of Reference for the committee have been drafted and are included as Attachment No.1. The Terms of Reference are designed to set out the mandate, roles and responsibilities of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee, committee composition and committee administration. It is suggested that the Committee be comprised of seven members. In accordance with the Act, a majority of the members must be individuals with disabilities. It is recommended that the remainder of the committee be comprised of one member representing individuals interested in issues related to persons with disabilities, one member (preferably a parent) representing children with disabilities and one member of Council. 1 5 J J J J j J J J J J J J J J J J J J J L \ I ... L t ... \ , ~. ... L ... ~ L. L L t . .. l L \ ... I ~ ... t l ... i L. L i L. REPORT NO.:CLD-11-03 PAGE 3 of 3 Financial Implications The public meetings held throughout the Region highlighted the challenges that many disabled people encounter in their day-to-day lives. Sign language translation, captioning services or materials/agendas printed in Braille may be required depending on the needs of the individual appointees. Any substantial financial impacts will be brought forward with the development of the annual accessibility plan. Conclusions It is staff's recommendation that the Terms of Reference be adopted and that the Municipal Clerk advertise for interested individuals to sit on the Committee. Following the expiration of the application deadline, the applications will be forwarded to Council for the appointments to be made. Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Ms. E. Stroud 89 Little Avenue Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 1 J9 Mr. K. Kelly 75 Liberty Street North Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 2L8 Walter and Laura Zutell 114 Concession Street East Apartment 20 Bowmanville, Ontario L 1C 4Y7 Bud Lambert 4074 Courtice Road North Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3K4 Pat Rundle 63 Concession Street West Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1Y7 Ben Chartier Handi- Transit 44 William Street West Oshawa, Ontario L 1 G 1 J9 Gerald Jessup 1451 Trulls Road Courtice, Ontario L 1 E 2S3 1 1 6 Attachment No. 1 to Report CLD-11-03 TERMS OF REFERENCE CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1. PREAMBLE It should be noted that the contents of this Terms of Reference may be modified at a later date due to the future release of Provincial Regulations of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. Portions may also be impacted by the outcome of the recommendations of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee. 2. DEFINITIONS Within this Terms of Reference the term: "barrier" means anything that prevents a person with a disability from fully participating in all aspects of society because of his/her disability, including a physical barrier, an architectural barrier, an information or communication barrier, a technological barrier, a policy or practice (obstacle) (examples are attached as Appendix "A"). "disability" means: a) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal, reliance on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device; b) a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability; c) a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language; d) a mental disorder; or e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. "Municipality" refers to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and may refer to any agency or board, to be determined subject to the upcoming release of the Provincial Regulations to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. 1 1 7 J J J J j J J J J J J J J J J J J J J L L L t L. L L ~ L. L . L. L t 1. I 1. L t L. l.. t ... I L. ~ L. t L Terms of Reference - Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 2 3. MANDATE The Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee shall advise and assist the Municipality in developing and facilitating strategies toward a barrier-free Clarington for citizens with disabilities. This aim shall be achieved through the review of Municipal policies, programs and services and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities. 4. MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS The Municipality must develop an annual Accessibility Plan based on the advice received from the Committee which shall address the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities. Specifically, the plan shall include the following: a) a report on the steps the Municipality has taken to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities; b) a description of the measures in place to ensure that the Municipality assesses its proposals for by-laws, policies, programs, practices and services for potential barriers; c) a list of by-laws, policies, programs, practices and services the Municipality will review in the coming year to identify barriers; d) a description of the measures the Municipality intends to take in the coming year to identify barriers; and e) all other information required by the regulations. The Municipality must secure the advice of the Committee for any building, structure or premises which is proposed for purchase, construction or significant renovation, or which is leased by the Municipality. The Municipality must also have regard for persons with disabilities in the purchase of goods or services for its own use, employees or the public. The Committee shall report to Council and shall be responsible for the following: a) participating in the preparation and implementation of an annual Accessibility Plan in accordance with the requirements set out in Section 4; 1 1 8 Terms of Reference - Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 3 J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J b) advising on the implementation of the effectiveness of the annual Accessibility Plan to ensure that it addresses the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities within Municipal by-laws, policies and services; c) reviewing buildings, structures and premises which are purchased, constructed, significantly renovated or leased by the Municipality in terms of their access for persons with disabilities; d) selecting and reviewing, in a timely manner, the site plans and drawings for new development, described in Section 41 of the Planning Act; e) reviewing and monitoring existing and proposed procurement policies to ensure that goods and services are accessible to persons with disabilities; f) providing a forum for persons with disabilities to raise issues and concerns; g) reviewing and monitoring existing and proposed policies such as public works policies and standards (eg. sidewalks, snow removal, etc.) to ensure respect for the accessibility of persons with disabilities; and h) co-ordinating the immediate and ongoing dissemination of information to the disabled community and the public at large regarding issues faced by persons with all types of disabilities and regarding the work undertaken by the Committee. Council may also wish to assign other roles and responsibilities to the Committee as local conditions warrant; however, Council must ensure that the committee does not take on so much other work that it cannot fulfill its statutory obligations. Some examples of additional services Council could delegate would be: monitoring federal and provincial government directives and regulations conducting research on accessibility issues liaising with other municipalities on accessibility issues providing public forum workshops on accessible communities undertaking public speaking and public education activities liaising with local stakeholder groups on accessibility issues. 1 1 9 \ L. , L ~ L. t ! .. ~ 1.. \ L , f .. Terms of Reference - Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 4 5. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION The Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) members of which four (4) members shall be persons with disabilities, one (1) member at large interested in issues related to persons with disabilities, one (1) member (parent) representing children with disabilities and one (1) member of Council to provide continuity between the Committee and Council. Persons serving as an attendant for a person(s) with a disability may attend meetings of the Committee only for the purpose of providing assistance to the person(s) with a disability. Attendants shall not participate in discussions on their own nor shall they vote. 6. RESOURCE SUBCOMMITTEES .. The Committee may form subcommittees'and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues. These subcommittees may draw upon members from the ~ Committee as well as outside resource members (such as Seniors Groups, Health Care '-- etc.) as deemed necessary. The Chairperson of a subcommittee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Committee. \ i.. .. 1 .. ~ I "- .. \ .. , L. I l.. 1 0/ ... 7. STAFF SUPPORT The Committee will receive administrative support from the Municipal Clerk's Department. This will include the recording of minutes, the preparation of agendas, support necessary to convene a meeting and other support as may be required from time to time. A staff team to support the Committee and to assist in the preparation of the Accessibility Plan is necessary. Representation from each department will be necessary . 8. LENGTH OF TERM The length of term for Committee members will be three years, corresponding with the term of Council, or until their successors are appointed. A Committee member may have their membership renewed by Council for a further three year term but may not serve longer than six consecutive years. The length of term for the Inaugural Committee shall commence in 2003 and continue until December 2006. 11 20 Terms of Reference - Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 5 9. CHAIRPERSON A Chairperson will be elected from Committee members on an annual basis at the first meeting of the new year to preside over meetings and committee business. The Council representative shall Chair the first meeting of the Committee. 10. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS The Committee will meet once every two (2) months at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. The meeting schedule shall be established by the Committee at its inaugural meeting. Additional meetings may be required based on the requirements to review site plans and complete an annual accessibility plan in a timely manner. All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public. As a formal advisory committee to Council, the Committee is subject to the Municipality of Clarington Procedural By-Law. 11. QUORUM A quorum shall consist of not less than 50% + 1 of the voting members. Meetings can be held without a quorum present; however, a quorum will be required for voting purposes. 12. DELEGATIONS AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS Any person(s) wishing to appear before the Committee as a delegation must submit a request to the Municipal Clerk's Department, advising of the topic or item to which they wish to speak. All requests for delegations must be received at least one week prior to the meeting to ensure that the delegation is included in the agenda. Any person wishing to address the Committee as a delegation, who has not previously arranged to do so, may be granted permission to do so only by Committee resolution. All delegations will be limited to 10 minutes. 13. MINUTES AND AGENDAS The minutes of each Committee meeting will be amended as necessary and approved at the following meeting. The unapproved minutes will be included in the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting. The Committee agendas will be prepared by the Municipal Clerk's Department, with input from the Committee Chair. 1 1 2 1 J J J J j J J J J J J J J J J j J J J l j ~ Terms of Reference - Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 6 I L. 14. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS f Recommendations are "carried" only if supported by a majority. Only recommendations ... as they appear in the adopted Minutes may be considered as officially representing the position of the Committee. fe, a.. 15. ABSENCES 1 If a Committee member is absent for three consecutive meetings, they have forfeited I.. their membership unless their absence is justifiable. , 16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST L. A conflict of interest may arise for Committee members when their personal business interests clash with the duties and decisions of the Committee. Municipal conflict of ... interest requirements as defined by legislation will apply to the Committee members. 17. ANNUAL REPORTS AND WORK PLAN ... ~ '- An annual report summarizing the activities completed in the previous year shall be prepared by the Committee. The annual report shall be presented to Council. i i.. An annual work plan with an estimate of the resources necessary and any suggested revisions to the Terms of Reference for the coming year shall also be prepared by the Committee for approval by Council. ! 18. COUNCIL ROLE Ii.. i .... Council may review the composition of the Committee to ensure that it is representative of persons with disabilities and is working effectively. Council can, with or without the advice of the Committee, make changes to membership composition to ensure the Committee's effectiveness. i ... L t r i .. \' ~ .. 1 , 22 r ~ Terms of Reference - Accessibility Advisory Committee Page 7 J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J Appendix "A" Disability Barriers Barrier Type Example Physical A door knob that cannot be operated by an elderly person with limited upper-body mobility and strength. Architectural A hallway or door that is too narrow for a wheelchair or scooter. Informational Typefaces that are too small to ready by a person with low vision. Communicational A professor who talks loudly when addressing a deaf student. Attitudinal A recreation swimming program which discourages people with developmental disabilities from participating. Technological Information on a municipal Web site which cannot be accessed by a person who is blind who has reading software for a computer. Policy/Practice A practice of announcing important messages over an intercom that people with hearing impairments cannot hear clearly. , , 23 L L l L L L l L l L L L L L L l L L L Cl~!i_n REPORT CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: Resolution #: March 03, 2003 Report #: COD-006-03 File #: By-law #: Subject: PUBLIC SECTOR SALARY DISCLOSURE ACT Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report COD-006-03 be received for information; /] Submitted bY:~ 'if? arie Marano Director of Corporate Services O~\ ~J22_ G~'7c Reviewed by: Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer MM*ca 120 1 REPORT NO.: cOO.QOe.Q3 PAGE 2 J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J .J J BACKGROUND AND COMMENT 1. On January 29, 1996, the Ontario Legislature passed the Public Sector Salarv Disclosure Act. This Act requires the Municipality to disclose annually the names, positions, salaries and taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more a year. 2. In 2002, employees paid a salary, as defined in the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, of $100,000 or more by the Municipality of Clarington were as follows: Name Position Salary Paid Taxable Benefits Franklin Wu Chief $156,048.85 $886.98 Administrative Officer Marie Marano Director of $120,959.39 $900.61 Corporate Services Joseph Caruana Director of $108,946.43 $809.09 Community Services Michael Creighton Director of $101,944.54 $749.29 Emergency Services 3. It is important to note that the basic pay is the gross salary before statutory deductions for tax, C.P.P., EI, etc. 4. The Municipality is required to submit this information to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to include the information in the Municipality's annual financial statements. 5. The Ministry of Finance will prepare, for public release on April 1st, a compendium of records of all employees in the Province whose salaries are disclosed. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-6506 l2'D2 HANDOUTS/CIRCULA TIONS GPA Cl!JLfflgron MEMO CLERK'S DEPARTMENT To: Mayor Mutton and Members of Council From: Donna MacKay, Clerk 11 Date: February 27, 2003 Subject: REVISED FRONT PAGE OF GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AGENDA Please find attached, a revised front page of the agenda for the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting to be held on Monday, March 3, 2003. // ... ,/ J. j... ~//~<----- " ------; Donna MacKay, Clerk 11 /dm attachment cc: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 CI!ll-!JJgron REVISED GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: MARCH 3, 2003 9:30 A.M. TIME: PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. ROLL CALL 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. MINUTES (a) Minutes of a Regular Meeting of February 24, 2003 301 4a. PRESENTATION (a) Tom Cameron, Inspector, 16th Division, Durham Regional Police - re: Village Constable Program 4b. DELEGATION No delegations have been scheduled. 5. PUBLIC MEETING No Public Meetings have been scheduled. 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Joint Projects & Committees """.~"c... .", Tom Cameron y Planning ce Community Policing Centre 0400 Shifllmplementation Analysis ence-Ied Directed Patrols isibility Patrol Criminal Justice Act Implementation m-Oriented Policing Implementation unity Policing Committees Constable Program OPERA TIONAL PLANNING 4