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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) ESD-012-09 Fire Services Long Service Medals/Firefighter Recognition
Ceremony
(b) CLD-024-09 Animal Services Quarterly Report – July – September, 2009
(c) Delegation Greg Milosh, Brookhill Neighbourhood Official Plan Review
2. APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AND FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 31 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING UNITS
APPLICANT: COURTICE HOMESTEAD LAND CORPORATION
THAT Report PSD-100-09 be received;
THAT Amendment No. 68 to the Clarington Official Plan as submitted by Courtice
Homestead Land Corporation, to delete Type ‘C’ Arterial Road (Future Adelaide
Avenue) east of Trulls Road, be adopted as indicated in Attachment 4 to Report
PSD-100-09 and that the By-law contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-100-09
be adopted;
THAT the application for Draft Approval of the Proposed Plan of Subdivision
submitted by Courtice Homestead Land Corporation be approved as contained in
Attachment 2 to Report PSD-100-09, subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval,
contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-100-09;
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THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Courtice
Homestead Land Corporation be approved as contained in Attachment 6 to Report
PSD-100-09;
THAT the By-law authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between
the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2007-0002 and the Municipality of
Clarington be approved as contained in Attachment 7 to Report PSD-100-09;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-100-09 and Council’s decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-100-09 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
3. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2009
THAT Report PSD-103-09 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on October 15, 2009 for applications A2009-0037 through A2009-0039 and that
Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
4. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: ARNOT WOTTEN
THAT Report PSD-104-09 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Arnot Wotten to remove the Holding (H) symbol
be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-104-09 to remove the Holding (H)
symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-104-09, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
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5. CUSTOMER SERVICES STANDARDS – ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2005
THAT Report CLD-023-09 be received; and
THAT the Customer Service Standard Policy included as Attachment No. 1 to
Report CLD-023-09 be approved and incorporated into Corporate Policy.
6. 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS – REQUEST FOR CLERK TO REPORT
THAT the Clerk report on the costs, benefits, possible drawbacks and other
information that the Clerk deems pertinent, regarding automatic vote tabulation in
comparison with a manual count with respect to the 2010 Municipal Elections.
7. TENDER CL2009-41, FUEL TANK REQUIREMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
THAT Report COD-063-09 be received;
THAT KLD Construction Limited, Ajax, ON with a total bid price of $389,085.00
(excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms,
conditions and specifications of Tender CL2009-41, be awarded the contract for
the Fuel Tank Requirements at Various Locations;
THAT funds required in the amount of $139,185.00 be drawn from the Operations
2009 Capital Budget Account 110-36-370-83677-7401 for Depot 42; and
THAT funds required in the amount of $249,900.00 be drawn from the General
Municipal Reserve Fund for Hampton and Orono Operations Centre.
8. HOLIDAY TRAIN IN CLARINGTON
THAT Report COD-064-09 be received;
THAT Council approve and endorse the Municipality’s participation in the 2009
event within budget implication;
THAT Council approve and endorse that the required Road Occupancy permit be
held in the Municipality’s name and insured under the general municipal policy;
and
THAT Ms. Ellen Cowan, a private citizen, be recognized and thanked for her
financial support and continued enthusiasm for the Holiday Train initiative.
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9. RICHARD WARD’S REQUEST TO SUSPEND TAX SALE PROCESS ON HIS
PROPERTY
THAT Report FND-029-09 be received;
THAT Council deny Mr. Ward’s request to suspend the Tax Sale process on his
property located at 3709 Regional Road 9, Orono, Ontario;
THAT Council deny Mr. Ward’s request to remove property standards cost for
property clean up from his tax roll; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Richard Ward.
10. REPORT COD-033-09, REGARDING PAY EQUITY: CUPE LOCAL 74 UNION
MUNICIPAL ACT LIBRARY: MERCER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION,
THAT the verbal report by Mr. Bruce Martin from Mercer Consultants on May 4,
2009 be received;
THAT the Memorandum of Understanding for implementation of the revised Pay
Equity Plan, signed by CUPE Local 74 on behalf of the Inside, Outside and Library
Union Members of Council ( Attachment #1) be accepted as confirmation of the
Plan as a deemed approved plan for Pay Equity Purposes;
THAT the Mercer Pay Equity Plan be approved by Council for implementation;
THAT the recommended adjustments resulting from the Consultant’s review of the
pay equity process, be effective at January 1, 2009;
THAT the Pay Equity banding be reviewed for updating and possible realignment if
necessary, to reflect the appropriate separation between grid levels and
bargaining units, at the conclusion of the three year review period;
THAT, consistent with the industry norm and Municipality of Clarington practice
since 2006, future recommendations by the Pay Equity Committees regarding
Pay Equity adjustments to compensation be approved by the CAO;
THAT the Library Board be advised of Council’s decision as the Municipality is the
recognized employer for Pay Equity Purposes; and
THAT the Union Local 74 President be advised of Council’s decision and approval
of the plan as an approved plan in satisfaction of the Pay Equity Act obligations,
and that they be thanked for the Union Members’ contributions and participation in
the revision process.
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11. EXPROPRIATION OF 902714 ONTARIO INC. (BRUCE BROWN) ADJUSTMENT
TO THE APPRAISED VALUE
THAT Report PSD-105-09 be received;
THAT an additional payment of $241,050.00 plus interest calculated as set out in
the Expropriation Act, Section 33, be forwarded to 902714 Ontario Inc. (Bruce
Brown) with funds to be provided from Account No. 110-50-130-85002-7401 Land
Acquisition; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-105-09 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.