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REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2008
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-113-08 Report for Information Regarding Resolution of the Appeal of
Land Division Application LD004/2008
Applicant: Erhardt Witzke
(b) CLD-029-08 Animal Services Quarterly Report— July — September, 2008
(c) CLD-030-08 Newcastle Accessibility Challenge
2. CONSENT TO TRANSFERS AND CHARGES OF LANDS WITHIN DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION INCLUDING PHASE 6 (EIRAM DEVELOPMENT CORP.)
THAT Report PSD-109-08 be received;
THAT Council authorize the Municipality's solicitor, on behalf of the Municipality, to
consent to all transfers and charges as required by Instrument No. LT582873 or
alternatively, to take all necessary steps to remove Instrument No. LT582873 from
the title to the lands to which it applies; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-109-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
3. HIGHWAY 407 EAST ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT MUNICIPALITY OF
CLARINGTON COMMENTS ON TECHNICALLY PREFERRED ROUTE
THAT Report PSD-110-08 be received;
THAT Report PSD-110-08 and Attachment 2 to Report PSD-110-08, be approved
as the Municipality of Clarington's comments on the Highway 407 East
Environmental Assessment Technically Preferred Route;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLA.RINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
Report #1 2 November 10, 2008
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to establish a working group, to
include the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the area municipalities, the
Region of Durham, and the Conservation Authorities, to develop a comprehensive
strategy for dealing with the remnant parcels created by the 407 mainline and
Links;
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be further advised that it is the position of the
Municipality of Clarington that the recommended grade separations proposed for
local roads are acceptable providing that Middle Road is included as an additional
crossing and that the grade separations are constructed to include the
requirements for the movement of agricultural equipment and pedestrians and the
conditions contained in Report PSD-110-08;
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be advised that it is the position of the
Municipality of Clarington that Holt Road between Taunton Road and the Sixth
Concession Road should be improved to year-round municipal road standards as
part of the 407 works to replace Rundle Road;
THAT the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee, and the Clarington Heritage Committee be
thanked for their input and assistance;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-110-08 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Ministry of Transportation and AECOM; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-110-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. MINOR VARIANCE TO SIGN BY-LAW 97-157
APPLICANT: DR. AMIT SHARDA
THAT Report PSD-112-08 be received;
THAT the application for Minor Variance to the Municipality of Clarington Sign
By-law 97-157, submitted by Dr. Amit Sharda, to permit a reduction in the
minimum required setback from a road allowance from 1 metre to .25 metres for a
ground sign and a temporary sign, and to permit a window sign for each business,
be approved; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-112-08 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT A SHOPPERS DRUG MART AND
SECOND STOREY OFFICE SPACE
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APPLICANT: SHOPPERS REALTY INC.
jI THAT Report PSD-114-08 be received;
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w THAT the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63 to permit the
development of a mixed use building be approved and that the by-law as
contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-114-08 be passed;
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THAT the Holding (H) symbol be removed at such time as the owner has entered
into a site plan agreement with the Municipality, obtained easements under the
Ontario Planning Act for a joint access and a rear laneway in favour of the
adjacent landowner and completed site remediation to the satisfaction of the
Regional Municipality of Durham; and
THAT the Region of Durham, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-114-08,
and any delegations at the Public Meeting be advised of Council's decision.
6. TRANSFER OF LANDS TO THE REGION OF DURHAM FOR PART OF THE
RELOCATED INTERSECTION OF BOSWELL DRIVE SOUTH OF REGIONAL
HIGHWAY 2 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANDS OWNED
BY PLAYERS BUSINESS PARK LTD. AND WEST DIAMOND PROPERTIES
INC. WEST AND NORTH OF GREEN ROAD AND REGIONAL HIGHWAY 2
THAT Report PSD-116-08 be received; and
THAT Council pass a by-law (Attachment 2 to Report PSD-116-08) to authorize
the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to
execute all documents necessary to transfer for a nominal consideration Parts 2
and 5 shown on the draft Reference Plan contained in Attachment 1 to Report
PSD-116-08 to the Regional Municipality of Durham.
7. CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW, REGION'S GROWING DURHAM —
DRAFT RECOMMENDED GROWTH SCENARIO AND POLICY DIRECTIONS —
REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 PLACES TO GROW
IMPLEMENTATION
THAT Report PSD-115-08 be received;
THAT Report PSD-115-08 be endorsed as Council's formal comments on the
Region's Draft Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report
dated September 23, 2008;
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to hold public meetings in each area
municipality on the Draft Recommended Growth Scenario prior to endorsement by
Regional Council;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that Clarington Council does not support
the designation of future growth areas beyond the 2031 and that significant viable
urban separators should be maintained between the Courtice, Bowmanville and
Newcastle Village urban areas to permanently protect some of the best agricultural
land in the Region;
THAT the Region focus on servicing and marketing existing Employment Areas,
particularly in proximity to the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant, rather than
designating expensive-to-service lands near a future Highway 407; and
THAT Report PSD-115-08 be sent to the area municipalities, Regional Planning,
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
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8. REGULATORY MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS FOR MUNICIPAL ROADS AND
CONSTRUCTION ZONES
THAT Report EGD-047-08 be received;
That pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter H.8 section 128(1)
the Municipality pass by-laws to establish new regulatory speed zones;
THAT the Operations Department make necessary arrangements to purchase and
install the regulatory signs necessary to bring the new speed zones and by-law
into effect;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be appointed to designate the
Municipality of Clarington roadways or portions thereof as construction zones, as
well as to set the speed limit in those construction zones, and the doubling of
speed fines in these construction zones when workers are present, pursuant to the
provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter H.8 section 128(8.1)
as amended; and
THAT the proposed by-laws and schedules attached to Report EGD-047-08 be
approved.
9. 2008 WATERFRONT TRAIL INVESTMENT PROGRAM
THAT Report EGD-048-08 be received; and
THAT Council endorse the Courtice Waterfront Trail project described in section
3.3 of Report EGD-048-08 as Clarington's submission for consideration in the
2008 Waterfront Trail Investment Program.
10. NEWCASTLE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 3, BOWMANVILLE
PLAN 40M-2022 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND `ASSUMPTION
BY-LAWS', ROADS AND ABOVE GROUND SERVICES INCLUDING ROADS
AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-049-08 be received;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a `Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Roads and Above ground Services, which include roads and
other related Works constructed within Plan 40M-2022; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-049-08, assuming
certain streets within Plan 40M-2022 as public highways.
11. LAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION AND
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
THAT Report CSD-021-08 be received;
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a two (2) year agreement
with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 12 months between the
Municipality of Clarington and Lakeridge Health Cardiovascular Prevention and
Rehabilitation Program, Attachment #1 to Report CSD-021-08;
THAT the by-law attached to Report CSD-021-08 as Attachment #2 be approved
by Council; and
THAT Mr. Paul Sawyer of Lakeridge Health be informed of Council's decision.
12. REQUEST TO REDUCE AGE AT WHICH SENIOR RATE APPLIES —
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
THAT Report CSD-022-08 be received;
THAT the request for the reduction of the "senior' age to be lowered from 65 years
to 60 years be denied; and
THAT Mrs. Carole Roughley be informed of Council's Decision.
13. EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRE REQUESTS -
P.R.Y.D.E. LEARNING CENTRES INC. AND DR. ROSS TILLEY PUBLIC
SCHOOL
THAT Report CSD-023-08 be received;
THAT P.R.Y.D.E Learning Centres Inc. be authorized to utilize the Newcastle &
District Recreation Complex as an Emergency Evacuation Facility for "localized
emergencies", subject to the conditions on which this approval was given, as
outlined in the body of Report CSD-023-08;
THAT Dr. Ross Tilley Public School be authorized to utilize the Bowmanville
Indoor Soccer facility as an Emergency Evacuation Facility for "localized
emergencies", subject to the conditions on which this approval was given, as
outlined in the body of Report CSD-023-08; and
THAT P.R.Y.D.E. Learning Centres Inc. and Dr. Ross Tilley Public School be
advised of action taken.
14. CL2008-26, 2008 STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS -VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
THAT Report COD-066-08 be received;
THAT A-Line Utility.com, Dunsford, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of
$29,491.50 (Plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms,
conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2008-26, be awarded the contract for
2008 Street Lighting Improvements - Various Locations as required by the
Engineering Department;
Report #1 6 November 10, 2008
THAT the unspent funds of approximately $6,000.00 from the 2008 Budget for
Street lighting Various Locations account #110-32-324-83221-7401 be transferred
to the 2008 Budget for Street lighting Lake Road account#110-32-324-83336-
7401;
THAT funds required in the amount of $47,900.00 (which includes $29,491.50
tendering, consulting and contingencies) be drawn from the 2008 Engineering
Capital Account #110-32-324-83221-7401 in the amount of$16,000.00 with
$31,900.00 being drawn from the 2008 Engineering Capital Account#110-32-324-
83336-7401 ; and
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report COD-066-08,
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement, be
approved.
15. CL2008-38, TWO (2) FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, HD EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX
PICK-UP TRUCKS AND 16,000 GVW CREW CAB & CHASSIS C/W DUMP
BODY & HOIST C/W STORAGE COMPARTMENT
THAT Report COD-067-08 be received;
THAT Quantrill Chev Cadillac, Port Hope, Ontario, being the lowest responsible
bidder for Part A—Two (2) Four Wheel Drive, HD Extended Cab Short Box Pick-
Up Trucks meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2008-38
as required by the Operations Departments be awarded Part A of the contract;
THAT Donway Ford Sales, Scarborough, Ontario, being the responsible bidder for
Part B 16,000 Crew Cab & Chassis CAN Dump Body & Hoist and Part C 16,000
Cab & Chassis C/W Dump Body & Hoist which was the closest bid to meet all
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2008-38 as required by the
Operations Department be awarded Part B and Part C of the contract; and
THAT the funds required in the amount of$160,651.20 (plus G.S.T.), be drawn
from accounts as follows:
Department & Account Number Amount
Operations Department — 2008 Capital Budget
Part A Account #110-36-388-83643-7401 Roads New $29,253.96
Part A Account#110-36-388-83650-7401 Parks $33,033.96
Replacement of vehicle #01554
Operations Department— 2007 Capital Budget, $53,529.24
Part B Account #110-36-388-83650-7401 Parks
Replacement of vehicle #98508 $44,834.04
Operations Department— 2008 Capital Budget
Part C Account#110-36-388-83650-7401 Parks
Replacement of vehicle #01569
Total Funds Available $160.651.20
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16. Q2008-28, SNOW CLEARING AND WINTER MAINTENANCE FOR MUNICIPAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT
THAT Quotation Q2008-28 be cancelled and the services of snow clearing and
winter maintenance be re-issued; and
THAT staff report back on servicing options.
17. ADDENDUM TO PSD-091-08, APPLICATIONS FOR PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A MIXED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN PORT
DARLINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD
APPLICANT: PORT DARLINGTON LAND CORPORATION
THAT Addendum to Report PSD-091-08 and Report PSD-091-08 be received;
THAT the applications for amendment to the Clarington Official Plan, Files COPA
2002-006, Draft Plan of Subdivision, S-C-2002-002 and Amendment to the Zoning
By-law, file ZBA 2002-002, submitted on behalf of Port Darlington Land
Corporation, be denied; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and all interested parties listed in
Addendum to Report PSD-091-08 and any delegations be advised of Council's
decision.
18. DELEGATION — GARY DUSSELDORP — REGARDING MASTER FIRE PLAN
THAT the delegation of Gary Dusseldorp be received with thanks.
19. DELEGATION — WENDY BRACKEN — REGARDING DURHAM YORK
RESIDUAL WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
THAT the delegation of Wendy Bracken be received with thanks.
20. DELEGATION — RICHARD WARD — REGARDING HIS PROPERTY TAXES
THAT the request of Richard Ward for Council to encourage the Durham Regional
Police Service to relinquish responsibility for investigation to the Ontario Provincial
Police to investigate his numerous concerns, be denied.
21. PROVINCIAL ZERO WASTE INITIATIVE — PUBLIC CONSULTATION
THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested to host a Zero Waste Public
Consultation Session in Clarington.
22. MEMORANDUM FROM THE DEPUTY CLERK REGARDING APPOINTMENT
TO FILL VACANCY ON THE ENERGY FROM WASTE SITE LIAISON
COMMITTEE
THAT Kathy Coupland be appointed to the Region of Durham and York Region
Energy From Waste Facility Site Liaison Committee.
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23. MEMORANDUM FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
REGARDING CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM BIRCHDALE
DEVELOPMENTS LTD. CONCERNING REPORT PSD-114-08
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Planning Services regarding
correspondence received from Birchdale Developments Ltd. concerning Report
PSD-114-08 be received.