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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2009
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-059-09 GO Transit Rail Service Expansion to Bowmanville:
Environmental Assessment
(b) EGD-023-09 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for May, 2009
(c) ESD-009-09 Monthly Response Report -May 2009
(d) CSD-012-09 Proposed Admission Standards for Public Swimming Pools
(e) FND-014-09 Financial Update as at March 3151, 2009
(f) FND-015-09 Report on Revenue Sensitive to Economic Conditions -April
2009
2. CONFIDENTIAL VERBAL REPORT FROM THE MUNICIPAL SOLICITOR -
REGARDING LEGAL MATTER PERTAINING TO BOWMANVILLE CREEK
DEVELOPMENTS
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Municipal Solicitor regarding
Bowmanville Creek Developments be received;
THAT, provided appropriate documentation is executed by Bowmanville Creek
Developments, the settlement recommended by the Municipal Solicitor be
approved; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be passed by Council.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON"
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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3. APPLICATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDING
SYMBOL
4.
5.
THAT Report PSD-054-09 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Karin Dieter, to remove the Environmental
Holding Symbol be approved and that the By-law. attached to Report PSD-054-09
to remove the Environmental Holding Symbol be passed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-09 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING
OWNER: DUNBURY DEVELOPMENTS (COURTICE) LTD.
THAT Report PSD-057-09 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Dunbury Developments (Courtice) Ltd. to
remove the "Holding (H)" symbol to permit the development of a restaurant be
approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-057-09 to remove the "Holding (H)"
symbol be passed and that the Region of Durham be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-057-09; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-057-09 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
PORT GRANBY PROJECT -MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMENTS
ON THE DRAFT EA SCREENING REPORT
THAT Report PSD-058-09 be received;
THAT Report PSD-058-09 be approved as the Municipality's comments on the
draft Screening Report for the Port Granby Long-Term Low-Level Radioactive
Waste Management Project;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-058-09, the Southeast Clarington Ratepayers'
Association comments and Council's decision be forwarded to Natural Resources
Canada by June 17, 2009; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-058-09 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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6. STANDING COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
THAT Report CLD-012-09 be received; and.
THAT the current standing committee structure remain unchanged, ie, General
Purpose and Administration Committee remain in its current structure with atwo-
week meeting cycle, committee meetings being held during the day and Council
meetings held in the evening.
7: RESERVIST LEAVE: OMERS AND BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR FULL-TIME
EMPLOYEES SERVING ACTIVE DUTY IN THE MILITARY
THAT Report COD-035-09 be received;
THAT Full-time employees serving active duty in the Canadian military on a
reservist leave may request in writing that the Municipality pay the employer's
portion of OMERS contributions matching the employee contribution when
purchasing all or part of the period of active duty;
THAT the benefit not be available for Temporary employees, Full-time employees
who have not passed their probationary period, employees on Long Term
Disability, or employees who are not in-good standing, with the Municipality of
Clarington;
THAT all eligible Full-time employees who have passed their probation period and
are serving active duty in the military on a reservist leave upon providing proof that
benefit coverage is not provided by the military, or the Provincial or Federal Health
Plan be allowed to continue on the Municipal health and dental plans, Accidental
Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance (excludes Long Term Disability
and Short Term Disability) if they purchase the benefit premiums for the estimated
leave period;
THAT the offer does not apply to leaves of absence for training or other non
deployment leaves; and
THAT the above be incorporated into Corporate Policy
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8. LIONS CLUB REQUEST FOR LEASE RENEWAL - CLARINGTON BEECH
CENTRE
THAT Report COD-041-09 be received;
THAT staff be directed to renew the lease with the Lions Club at the Beech Centre
for a further one year;
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-041-09 marked Schedule "A"
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a lease extension agreement be
approved; and
THAT Clarington Older Adults Board and the Lions Club Board be advised of
Council's decision.
9. ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION, LEASE EXPIRY - 132 CHURCH STREET,
(COURT ROOM)
THAT Report COD-042-09 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with discussions with the John Howard
Society and Community Living Oshawa/Clarington with a view to expanding their
current leased space and planning the required lease hold improvements
contemplated to accommodate the longer term needs of both organizations; and
THAT staff report on the results of the discussions with the John Howard Society
and Community Living and provide an outline of the proposed lease hold
improvements with an estimate of costs, as appropriate, to be borne by the tenant
and possible timing.
10. 2010 BUDGET SCHEDULE
THAT Report FND-012-09 be received; and
THAT the 2010 budget timetable be approved.
11. ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE
FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
THAT Report FND-013-09 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report FND-013-09 be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing.
12. BUILDING PERMIT FEES ANNUAL REPORT
THAT Report FND-016-09 be received; and
THAT existing building division fees be confirmed with no change required.
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13. DELEGATION - RAVENA RAJASINGHAM -REGARDING GENOCIDE OF
TAMILS IN SRI LANKA
THAT the delegation of Ravena Rajasingham be received with thanks.
14. DELEGATION -FRANK LOCKHART- REGARDING VALLEYS 2000 ANNUAL
REPORT
THAT the delegation of Frank Lockhart be received with thanks.
15. DELEGATION -VALENTINE LOVEKIN -REGARDING OFFER OF
SETTLEMENT
THAT the delegation of Valentine Lovekin be received with thanks.
16. DELEGATION -CHARLES NASH -REGARDING SUMMER CLOSING OF
POOL AT CLARINGTON FITNESS CENTRE
THAT the delegation of Charles Nash be referred to the Director of Community
Services.
17. DELEGATION -RICHARD WARD -REGARDING ON-GOING OUTSTANDING
UNRESOLVED PROPERTY STANDARDS ISSUE
THAT the delegation of Richard Ward regarding an unresolved property standards
issue be referred to Municipal Solicitor.
18. DELEGATION -RICHARD WARD -REGARDING ZONING ISSUES OF
VARIOUS ASPECTS
THAT the delegation of Richard Ward regarding zoning issues be received; and
THAT Mr. Ward be advised that it is Council's opinion that this issue is closed.
19. NUCLEAR NEW BUILD
WHEREAS Clarington is to be host to Nuclear New Build;
WHEREAS Highway 407, including the 407 link, and the Port Granby Low Level
Radioactive Waste Management Facility will be constructed within the
municipality;
WHEREAS there is currently no weather station located in close proximity to
Durham Region;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLOVED T THAT the Municipality of Clarington
request Environment Canada to investigate the installation of a weather station in
Clarington; and
THAT this resolution be copied to the Region of Durham, Ontario Power
Generation, the Clarington Board of Trade, Bev Oda, MP and John O'Toole, MPP.
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20. GIANT HOGWEED
WHEREAS Giant Hogweed is a dangerous and .noxious weed;
WHEREAS the inclusion of Giant Hogweed on the noxious weeds list will allow
municipalities to better control this weed;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLOVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington request
the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs to add Giant Hogweed to the
noxious weeds list as soon as possible; and
THAT this motion be forwarded to Durham Area Municipalities and John O'Toole,
MPP.
21. COURTICE SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL
THAT Mayor Abernethy express Council's recognition and appreciation to the
students of Courtice Secondary High School for their extensive work and
involvement with the Millennium Trail.