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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/2009 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy (attended until 11:01 a.m., returned at 11:50 a.m.) Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Absent: Councillor Foster Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Corporate Services & Human Resources, M. Marano Director of Finance, N. Taylor Deputy Chief, Emergency Services, M. Berney Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Clerk II, J. Gallagher Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Novak announced that, at Regional Meeting last week, the EatSmart Awards were announced and congratulations go out to the following that were recognized for their EatSmart programs: The Pita Pit; Espresso Legatto; and Holy Trinity, Clarke, St. Stephen’s, Bowmanville, Clarington and Courtice high schools. Councillor Hooper rose to acknowledge the excellent turnout for the AppleFest this weekend. He thanked staff and volunteers for their work in making AppleFest a 1 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 success and the biggest event ever. In addition, he thanked Waste Management Services for donating the garbage services for the AppleFest. Councillor Hooper also announced the opening of two stores in Bowmanville this weekend: Second Chance and the Bible for Missions Thrift Store. Councillor Hooper noted that this past Thursday he attended the Durham Regional Transit Long-Term Transit Strategy Advisory Committee as an observer. There was a good cross-section of users represented and concerns were raised and opinions were received and acknowledged. th Councillor Woo rose to congratulate St. Paul’s United Church in celebrating their 175 th anniversary this week. He also acknowledged that it was the 175 anniversary of St. Andrews Church. th Councillor Woo congratulated the Clarington Concert Band on hosting the 8 Annual Community Band Weekend, consisting of over 60 bands. Sunday was a nice afternoon with 63 people onstage, which provided the attendees with a good afternoon of music. Mayor Abernethy noted that Harvest Ball, a major fundraising event for the Bowmanville rd Hospital Foundation, is being held Friday, October 23 at the Clarington Beech Centre. Mayor Abernethy also noted that the Clarington Sports Hall of Fame, with guest speaker th Brett Hull, is being held Saturday, October 24 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and that tickets are still available. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-559-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 28, 2009, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS 2009 LONG-TERM SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Abernethy expressed his pleasure in acknowledging the 20 employees for their long-term service. The Mayor presented each of those present with a token of the 2 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 Municipality’s appreciation. The following employees were recognized for long-term service to the Municipality of Clarington: 5 years Oliver Bonekat Bob Genosko Brian Goldsworthy Lonnie McBride Larry Postill Becky Rogers Tracey Webster Justin Valckx 10 Years Janet Dauncey Steve Grigg Belinda Mackey MaryAnn Maye Rick Pigeon Maureen Wiles-Frost Trixie Wright 20 years Adrian Coolen Linda Coutu Liana Smith 25 years Mark Berney Lori Gordon DAVE HARDY, HARDY STEVENSON AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED REGARDING REPORT PSD-097-09 PORT GRANBY PROJECT, MUNICIPAL CONSENT TO THE EA SCREENING PROJECT Dave Hardy of Hardy and Stevenson Ltd. provided the Committee with a verbal presentation and PowerPoint presentation regarding Report PSD-097-09 with respect to the Municipal Consent to the EA Screening project. 3 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 33 Mr. Hardy announced that 204,000m of waste and 101,000m of material will be remediated. He was here to give the Committee an update on the progress of the screening project. He reported that Port Hope has completed their licensing and is continuing with the construction phase. He noted that the screening report has concluded that the Port Granby Project will not cause significant environmental effects. With regard to the Public Comment Disposition, there were 188 comments received from 10 intervenors. Eighteen out of the 54 Municipal comments were accepted by the CNSC and further that the Municipal Peer Review Team (MPRT) agrees with the results of the Screening Report. Mr. Hardy provided a summary of the range of comments from the appropriateness of the proposed location; need for more elaboration of technical details; complaints resolution process; property value impacts; community involvement in the monitoring process; geology and groundwater; and human health. With regard to water treatment, the Port Hope Project will be using a different water treatment process and there is a need for explanation. Mr. Hardy reported on the social-economic monitoring and mitigation measures, in particular the need for pre-, during and post-construction strategies. The MPRT wants to ensure that there is a process for both residents and the Municipality to influence the project activities if there are off-site effects. Mr. Hardy noted, that with regard to atmospheric radiation and monitoring, the MPRT believes that the excavation activities should not be initiated if high winds are anticipated; there should be “inside” the fence line monitoring; new low emission off-road equipment should be requested; detailed design documents. Mr. Hardy expressed a need for additional information; a need for as many details as possible before the license hearing. To this end, the MPRT is putting together a sample Follow-Up Program. The MPRT also attended the Port Hope licensing hearing and there were some key issues regarding the Port Granby project with regard to the hold points to ensure that the project is going in the right direction. In terms of future steps, there is a need to assert the role of the Municipality to ensure local interests are addressed. The MPRT recommends that the Municipality work with the PHAI-MO to develop a comprehensive Follow-Up Program to mitigate and avoid effects; ensure that all licensing documents will be reviewed by the Municipality and a report provided to Clarington Council leading up to the Municipality’s submission on licensing; and ensuring a strong monitoring role for local residents as well as the Municipality. Mr. Hardy reported the following conclusions: the Screening Report does not anticipate any significant adverse effects from the Project; the Project EA is approved and is now moving to licensing; the Project as described in the Screening Report reflects the Project has been accepted by the Municipality; and MPRT agrees with the results of the Screening Report. Mr. Hardy confirmed that the Health Canada Survey results would be incorporated. 4 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 GREG ASHBEE, SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER WITH GO TRANSIT REGARDING THE EA FOR GO RAIL SERVICE EXPANSION TO BOWMANVILLE Greg Ashbee, Manager of Infrastructure Expansion Planning with GO Transit, provided the Committee with a verbal and PowerPoint presentation regarding the Environmental Assessment for GO Rail Service to Bowmanville. He spoke about the study area (Brock Street in Whitby to the Townline in Bowmanville), study scope (new rail maintenance facility, extension of GO rail service into Bowmanville, evening layover needed at end- of-line), ridership, expansion requirements, service levels, and design/construction. Mr. Ashbee discussed the rail maintenance facility west of Thickson Road, optional service levels (Phase 1 = all day service to Ritson GO; peak-period service to Bowmanville GO; and Phase 2 = all-day service to Bowmanville GO, as demand warrants). Mr. Ashbee also provided a study schedule update to the Committee where he indicated that there was a public open house in June 2009, field data collected, preliminary analysis, stakeholder input, and the “Prior to Notice of Commencement – EA” is 90% complete. Phase 2 includes: Notice of EA Commencement in November, 2009; Public Information Centre #1 in Mid-November; Notice of Completion in March 2010; followed by a 30 day public review; MOE review/decision in 35 days. Mr. Ashbee indicated the following project milestones: EA decision in Spring 2010; design & construction phase in the rail corridor (3 years); design & construction phase for the maintenance yard (4 years); and actual construction dates are dependant upon budget approval ($500-600 million) from the Province. Mr. Ashbee indicated that the first train could be expected in 2013. FAYE LANGMAID, MANAGER OF SPECIAL PROJECTS, REGARDING THE FORMER BOYS TRAINING SCHOOL AND PRISONER OF WAR CAMP 2020 LAMBS ROAD, BOWMANVILLE Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, provided the Committee with a verbal presentation regarding Report PSD-099-09 pertaining to the Former Boys Training School and Prisoner of War Camp located at 2020 Lambs Road in Bowmanville. Ms. Langmaid indicated that this presentation was with respect to the buildings placed in the Municipal Register and whether the buildings at Camp 30 should remain on the register. She provided the Committee with a brief history of the site. Ms. Langmaid recommended that the following buildings be removed from the register and be demolished: ? Soccer Building (Building 1) built since the 1950’s ? Greenhouse Buildings (Building 6) circa 1931 & 1972 5 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 ? Fire Hall, Maintenance, Carpentry Shop (Building 7) circa 1927 ***not be demolished at this time*** ? Library Storage (Building 8) circa 1950 ***not be demolished at this time*** ? Storage Generator/Electrical (Buildings 9 & 10) circa 1958 & 1949 ? Industrial Arts (Vocational Shops) (Building 11) circa 1926 ***not be demolished at this time*** ? Shed (Building 12) not on 1983 arial ? Administration Building (Ferguson Hall) (Building 14) ***not be demolished at this time*** ? Sewage Plant (Building 16) circa 1958 ? Sports Change House (Building 17) circa 1968 ? Pump House & Reservoir (Building 18) circa 1963 Staff recommends that the following buildings not be demolished and that they remain on the register: ? Triple Dorm (Building 2) circa 1928 ? Kiwanis House (Building 3) circa 1927 ? Infirmary (Building 4) circa 1937 ? Dining Hall Cafeteria (Building 5) circa 1924 ? Gymnasium/Pool Natatorium (Building 13) (But that the addition be demolished) ? Jury House (Building 15) circa 1924 Ms. Langmaid confirmed that all six buildings can be designated under Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act, but has not been done yet. She also noted that all buildings could be designated under section 5. RECESS Resolution #GPA-560-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Committee take a 10 minute recess at 11:01 a.m. CARRIED The meeting resumed at 11:14 a.m. Mayor Abernethy left the meeting at this time and Councillor Trim chaired as Deputy Mayor. 6 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 DELEGATIONS Kelvin Whalen, from the Kaitlin Group addressed the Committee with a verbal and PowerPoint presentation regarding Report PSD-099-09 pertaining to the Former Boys Training School and Prisoner of War Camp located at 2020 Lambs Road in Bowmanville. Mr. Whalen was here to provide context for the Report. He stated that the property is 112 acres and since the previous tenants vacated the property there has been vandalism and one fire. Based on concerns for the security of property, the Kaitlin Group had asked Council, earlier in the year, to allow for demolition of the buildings. As a result of this request, Council had placed all the buildings on the Municipal Registry. Mr. Whalen informed the Committee of the current solution for a development proposal which would result in a donation of 66 acres to the Municipality providing recreational green space and pedestrian connections. This proposal would result in the revitalization of the 6 remaining buildings and parking areas (accommodating 220 vehicles). Mr. Whalen stated that the area where the Administration building currently stands could be replaced with a band shell. Mr. Whalen also outlined the residential development proposals on the remaining lands. Mr. Whalen indicated that the Kaitlin Group would, by all means, be looking at joint efforts for funding. He indicated that in the next couple of months they plan to apply for planning approvals and that it would be 1-2 years before there would be movement on the development. Richard Ward addressed the Committee regarding Tax Arrears and his request to defer tax payments, pending an investigation. He requested that his taxes (for property cleanup) be removed from the tax rolls as he was given no notice and no site inspections. He indicated that on May 4th the Order to clean up the property was initiated and further that the $16,000 was not legitimate and he requested an investigation. With regard to the Tim Horton’s issue, Mr. Ward indicated that in 1988 the expansion to the parking lot would require a zoning by-law amendment and therefore Mr. Ward asked for this issue to be reviewed. He indicated that, last week, he obtained an unsigned copy of the by-law regarding expansion of the Tim Horton’s parking lot and was inquiring whether it was approved and requesting an investigation into this matter. Mr. Ward indicated that a previous investigation resulted in some of his personal property (cars, etc.) being removed from his property in what he suspected was a retaliation about his inquiries regarding Tim Horton’s. In conclusion, Mr. Ward urged the Committee to not just receive his delegation for information. Tom Worden addressed the Committee regarding Report PSD-101-09, Addition to Municipal Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest regarding his family’s property at 1592 Prestonvale. Mr. Worden indicated that he was one of four executors for the Worden estate. He stated that he was not aware that the property 7 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 was on the Municipal Register. Mr. Worden stated that the property has been in the Worden family for years and has now been for sale for 1 ½ years and no expressions of interest. He stated that the feedback from the real estate agent is that it is not a desirable location for a single family dwelling. The building has been uninhabited and the insurance will be removed on December 10, 2009 and will become a liability issue. Therefore, his family has applied for a demolition permit. As a result, Mr. Worden urged that the Committee remove the building from the Municipal Registry and allow the demolition. Vic Suppan was called, but was not present at the meeting for his delegations. Bonnie McFarlane addressed the Committee regarding the Port Granby Project. She indicated that most of the Village of Port Granby was present to support her. Ms. McFarlane stated that several members of Council were present at the open house at the Newcastle Town Hall regarding this project. She also stated that three of the residents were having difficulty selling their homes as a result of the Project. Consequently, Ms. McFarlane was asking for a consultant to be hired to assist in the process and to ease the trauma of having to relocate. This consultant would be engaged, on an hourly basis, and could ensure that justice was applied and the residents could be guided through the process and the impact due to the stigma regarding a “nuclear waste dump” could be mitigated and ensure fairness, ease and transparency. Deputy Mayor Trim clarified that it was a “low-level waste” not a “nuclear waste dump”. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING There were no public meetings. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 AND OCTOBER 1, 2009 Resolution #GPA-561-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-094-09 be received; 8 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on September 3, 2009 for applications A2009-0029 through A2009-0031 and on October 1, 2009 for applications A2009-0034 through A2009-0036, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and THAT Council concurs with Staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on October 1, 2009, for applications A2009-0032, A2009-0033 and A2009-0037 is not warranted. However, should an appeal be lodged by another party, that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend its original recommendation. CARRIED PROPOSAL FOR CLIMATIC ASSESSMENT FOR TENDER FRUITS Resolution #GPA-562-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-095-09 be received for information; THAT the Regional Rural Economic Development Officer and the Clarington Board of Trade be thanked for their interest and pursuit of this project and be encouraged to continue to work on obtaining the necessary funding for this project; and THAT all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision regarding Report PSD-095-09. CARRIED (See following motion) Resolution #GPA-563-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the foregoing resolution be amended by adding the following, after paragraph 2: “THAT funding in the amount of $2500.00 be committed from the Economic Development Reserve fund to the Climatic Assessment for the Lakeshore Zone for the Commercial Production of Grapes, with the funds flowing through the Clarington Board of Trade, Economic Development Office.” MOTION LOST 9 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED Resolution #GPA-564-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-096-09 be received; THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 61, 77, 78, 105, 106, 109, 110, Blocks 177, 178, 179, 182 and 183 on Plan 40M-2148, be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD-096-09 be passed pursuant to Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act and a copy be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-096-09 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED PORT GRANBY PROJECT MUNICIPAL CONSENT TO THE EA SCREENING PROJECT Resolution #GPA-565-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-097-09 be received; THAT the following resolution be approved: WHEREASon June 26, 2006, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington agreed to give its consent to the Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office to submit the Preferred Option for the Port Granby Project as described in the Environmental Assessment Study Report to Federal decision makers for review; AND WHEREAS the Screening Report for the Port Granby Project, which was released on August 19, 2009 and which sets out the decision of the Responsible Authorities with respect to the Environmental Assessment Study Report, concluded that the Port Granby Project is not likely to result in significant adverse environmental effects; 10 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 AND WHEREAS the Legal Agreement for the Port Hope Area Initiative provides the Municipality of Clarington with the opportunity to determine whether the Port Granby Project as described in the Screening Report is the same as that previously consented to by the Municipality and, if not, whether the Municipality wishes to proceed with the Project; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has reviewed the Screening Report for the Port Granby Project and is satisfied that the Project as described therein is substantially the same as the Preferred Option agreed to by the Municipality in June 2006, and further that the Project is not likely to result in significant adverse environmental effects provided that the mitigation measures outlined in the Environmental Assessment Study Report and the Screening Report are implemented; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON resolves to advise the Government of Canada that it agrees to proceed with the Port Granby Project in accordance with the decision of the Responsible Authorities as set out in the Screening Report. THAT the Government of Canada and its agencies be advised that continued consultation with the Municipality of Clarington and its residents through the licensing phase and the implementation phase of the Port Granby Project is critical to the success of the Project; THAT a copy of Report PSD-097-09 and Council’s decision be forwarded to Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office, and the South East Clarington Rate Payers Association; and THAT a copy of Council’s decision be forwarded to any delegations and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-097-09. CARRIED AMENDMENT 3 TO THE LEGAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PORT HOPE AREA INITIATIVE Resolution #GPA-566-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-098-09 be received; 11 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 THAT the Agreement to amend the Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Natural Resources be approved; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-098-09 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement to amend the Legal Agreement for the Port Hope Area Initiative, be adopted; and THAT a copy of Report PSD-098-09 and Council’s decision be forwarded to Natural Resources Canada and the Municipality of Port Hope. CARRIED FORMER BOYS TRAINING SCHOOL AND PRISONER OF WAR CAMP 2020 LAMBS ROAD, BOWMANVILLE Resolution #GPA-567-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-099-09 be received; THAT the property identified as 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville, have buildings 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ,11, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 18 (as noted on Attachment 1) deleted from the Municipal Register of properties of cultural heritage value or interest; THAT the demolition application for buildings 1, 6, 9, 10 ,12, 16, 17, and 18 be approved at this time; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-099-09 and any delegation be advised of Council’s direction. CARRIED ADDITION TO MUNICIPAL REGISTER OF PROPERTIES OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST Resolution #GPA-568-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-101-09 be received; 12 - - viuc~crswu LenJGeg the Way CIaC1IlgC0Il LenJGeg the Way General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 THAT the stone house located at 1592 Prestonvale Road, be added to the Municipal Register of properties of cultural heritage value or interest; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-101-09 and any delegation be advised of Council's direction. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-569-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the rules of order be suspended to allow the matter of the Port Granby Project to be discussed at this time. CARRIED PORT GRANBY PROJECT MUNICIPAL CONSENT TO THE EA SCREENING PROJECT Resolution #GPA-570-09 Moved by Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS the Property Value Assessment Program for the Port Granby Project has been a contentious issue from the beginning; AND WHEREAS the Residents of Port Granby have on numerous occasions raised these concerns and as of late three members of the community have had serious issues with the selling of their property due to the Property Value Assessment Program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington request the Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office to appoint an independent resource person to represent and assist the home seller and their realtor in dealing with this agency of the Federal Government to ensure fairness, ease and transparency. CARRIED Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. -13- General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 RECESS Resolution #GPA-571-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Committee recess until 1:00 p.m. MOTION LOST Resolution #GPA-572-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Committee recess for a 1 hour lunch break at 12:30 p.m. if the Committee is not adjourned at that time. MOTION LOST ENGINEEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR SEPTEMBER, 2009 Resolution #GPA-573-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report EGD-030-09 be received for information. CARRIED OPERATIONS SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting. 14 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY RESPONSE REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2009 Resolution #GPA-574-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report ESD-011-09 be received for information. CARRIED COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. MUNICIPAL CLERK’S DEPARTMENT HEALTH CANADA SURVEY Resolution #GPA-575-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-020-09 be received for information. CARRIED Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CLARINGTON OLDER ADULTS PARKING LOT SNOW CLEARING Resolution #GPA-576-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report COD-061-09 be received; THAT Council confirm the current arrangement with respect to the Clarington Older Adults Centre parking lot snow clearing; and 15 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 THAT the Clarington Older Adults Centre Board and other interested parties on record, be advised of Council’s decision. CARRIED FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON REVENUE SENSITIVE TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS – AUGUST 2009 Resolution #GPA-577-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report FND-027-09 be received for information. CARRIED TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH’S RESOLUTION FOR REVIEW OF CHAPTER 27, SECTION 5(2) OF THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997 Resolution #GPA-578-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report FND-028-09 be received; THAT Council endorse the Township of Woolwich’s Resolution, Attachment “A”, requesting support for a review of the Chapter 27, Section 5(s) of the Development Charges Act, 1997; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Township of Woolwich, Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and John O’Toole, MPP. CARRIED 16 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS Resolution #GPA-579-09 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CAO-007-09 be received for information; and THAT Council take no further action on this subject matter. CARRIED ENERGY AUDITS – COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX AND THE FIRE HALL #1 Resolution #GPA-580-09 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CAO-008-09 be received; and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with an RFP process to complete an energy audit at the Courtice Community Complex and the Fire Hall #1 with funds to be drawn from the Municipal Government Enterprises Reserve Fund. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADDENDUM TO REPORT PSD-067-09 STATUS REPORT: APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD BY SMOOTH RUN DEVELOPMENTS INC. (METRUS DEVELOPMENTS INC.) BROOKFIELD HOMES (ONTARIO) LIMITED ON APPLICATIONS IN THE VILLAGE NORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD IN NEWCASTLE Resolution #GPA-581-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-067-09 be lifted from the table. CARRIED 17 - - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 Resolution #GPA-582-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Addendum to Report PSD-067-09, which is a status report regarding the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board by Smooth Run Developments Inc. (Metrus Developments Inc.) Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited on applications in the village th north neighbourhood in Newcastle be tabled until the October 26, 2009 Council meeting. CARRIED DELEGATION – RICHARD WARD, REGARDING TAX ARREARS AND A REQUEST TO DEFER TAX PAYMENTS, PENDING AN INVESTIGATION Resolution #GPA-583-09 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the issues raised during the delegation of Richard Ward be forwarded to the Finance Department for a report. CARRIED PRESENTATION – GREG ASHBEE, SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER WITH GO TRANSIT REGARDING THE EA FOR GO RAIL SERVICE EXPANSION TO BOWMANVILLE Resolution #GPA-584-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the presentation of Greg Ashbee, GO Transit, be received with appreciation. CARRIED 18 - - lddLlll~",Wll Clarington General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes October 19, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS REPORT OF THE SOLICITOR, DENNIS HEFFERON, ON A CONFIDENTIAL MATTER REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Resolution #GPA-585-09 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. MOTION LOST Resolution #GPA-586-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the recommendations contained in the Report of the Solicitor, Dennis Hefferon, on a confidential matter regarding Development Charges, be approved. CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-587-09 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:25 p.m. CARRIED !~i..'~. i ~, PUTY CLERK ~' -19-