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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2010
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) FND-002-10 Report on Revenue Sensitive to Economic Conditions -
December 2009
2. TO REZONE RESIDENTIAL AND LIMITED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RETAIL COMMERCIAL BUILDING
APPLICANT: F & I GATEWAY INVESTMENTS INC.
THAT Report PSD-015-10 be received;
THAT Staff be directed to facilitate a meeting to receive feedback from the public in
Newcastle, at the expense of the developer;
THAT the Staff continue processing the application and prepare a further report
following receipt of all outstanding agency comments and the meeting referred to in
Recommendation 2; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-015-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARrNGTON-I
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623 3379
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APPLICATION TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW TO PERMIT AN OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE
BUSINESS
APPLICANT: TIMOTHY AND SANDRA KEARNS
THAT Report PSD-016-10 be received;
THAT the applications submitted by Timothy and Sandra Kearns for Official Plan
and Zoning By-law amendments continue to be processed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in PSD-016-10 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
4. APPLICATION TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW TO PERMIT THE ERECTION OF A TENT STRUCTURE FOR THE
SEASONAL USE OF AGRI-TOURISM EVENTS AS A SECONDARY USE TO
THE EXISTING FARM OPERATION
APPLICANT: NANCY MALLETTE
THAT Report PSD-017-10 be received;
THAT Staff continue processing the applications to amend the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-017-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. RELEASE OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW PAPER
COURTICE MAIN STREET STUDY ISSUES REVIEW PAPER
THAT Report PSD-018-10 be received; and
THAT the Region of Durham and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-018-10
be advised of the release of the Discussion Paper.
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6. AMENDMENT TO SIGN BY-LAW 2009-123
APPLICANT: APPLE TREE DENTISTRY /ASPEN SPRINGS LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-019-10 be received;
THAT the application for Amendment to the Municipality of Clarington Sign
By-law 2009-123, submitted by Apple Tree Dentistry /Aspen Springs Limited, to
permit a second mobile sign on the property at 39 Martin Road, Bowmanville, be
approved and that staff be authorized to issue a permit for a second mobile sign at
such time the approved site plan for the development is amended to identify
locations for the mobile signs; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-10 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
7. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2010
THAT Report PSD-020-10 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
January 21, 2010 for applications A2009-0051 and A2009-0052 and that Staff be
authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of
the Committee of Adjustment.
8. CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY MATTER -EXPROPRIATION OF 902714
ONTARIO INC. (BRUCE BROWN) ADJUSTMENT TO THE APPRAISED VALUE
THAT this Addendum to PSD-105-09 be received;
THAT an additional payment of $31, 250.00 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.
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9. MIDDLE ROAD SUBDIVISION, BOWMANVILLE, PLAN 40M-2225,
`CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND `ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', FINAL
WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-006-10 be received;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a `Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2225; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-006-10, assuming
certain streets within Plan 40M-2225 as public highways.
10. ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT -OCTOBER -DECEMBER, 2009
THAT Report CLD-003-10 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-003-10 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
11. PROPOSED ELECTION SIGN BY-LAW
THAT the Addendum to Report CLD-022-09 be received;
THAT the Election Sign By-law attached to Addendum to Report CLD-022-09, as
Attachment 3, be forwarded to Council for passage; and
THAT the interested parties listed in the Addendum to Report CLD-022-09 be
advised of Council's action.
12. LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION,
APPORTIONMENTS OR REFUND OF TAXES
THAT Report FND-003-10 be received; and
THAT the list of applications for cancellation, reduction, apportionments or refund of
taxes, attached to Report FND-003-10, be approved.
13. BILL HUMBER, TASK FORCE FOR ATTRACTING HIGHER EDUCATION
FACILITIES TO CLARINGTON, REGARDING THE TASK FORCE'S INTERIM
REPORT
THAT the presentation by Bill Humber, regarding the Interim Report of the Task
Force for Attracting Higher Education Facilities to Clarington be received with
thanks.
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14. BUILDING OF 407 EAST (MAINLINE AND LINK) AT ONE TIME (NO STAGING)
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington supports the construction of the 407 East
(mainline and link) through to its termination at Highway 35/115;
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington supports the aggressive schedule to
substantially complete the Highway in 2013;
WHEREAS the implementation of the Highway is beyond the scope of the
Environmental Assessment;
WHEREAS it is understood that there is substantial work to be done, by the
Ministry of Transportation, its consultants, and contractors to determine the best
way to deliver the project within the timeline and budget, and understanding that
the Ministry is pursuing all available opportunities to accelerate the overall schedule
without compromising the Provincial and Federal EA Acts and approved Terms of
Reference for the project;
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington supports the efforts of the Ministry and
Province to meet its obligations as set out in the FLOW initiative, an agreement
between the Federal and Provincial governments to improve transportation
infrastructure in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA); and
WHEREAS staging or phasing the Highway would have negative impacts on the
Regional and local road networks;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington
continues to support the construction of the 407 East Extension to Highway 35/115
without any staging or phasing;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Region of Durham and its
local municipalities for support and forwarded to the Minister of Transportation and
Premier.
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15. BOWMANVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN LIAISON GROUP
WHEREAS Council adopted the Bowmanville Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
and project area by By-law 2005-123 in June and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing approved the CIP with amendments on September 16, 2005;
WHEREAS Community Improvement Plans allow the Municipality to provide
incentives to business owners and property owners within the Project Area (as set
out in the CIP);
WHEREAS the two other Community Improvement Plans in Clarington have liaison
groups that assist with their implementation;
WHEREAS at the time the Bowmanville Community Improvement Plan was
approved there was no recommendation to have a liaison committee; and
WHEREAS there is now a desire by the Bowmanville BIA, merchants outside the
BIA and Council to have a liaison committee;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be requested to bring forward a report
and terms of reference for a Bowmanville CIP liaison group.
16. BUSINESS REGISTRY FEASIBILITY
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report regarding the feasibility of establishment
and maintenance of a low cost business registry.
17. LETTER FROM ANN-MARIE RAREFY, REGARDING REPORT PSD-015-10
THAT the letter received today from Ann-Marie Harley, regarding Report
PSD-015-10, regarding the Shoppers Drug Mart proposal, be referred to the
Planning Services Department for incorporation into the ongoing planning process
for this application.
18. LETTER FROM ROGER AND VICKI BERGMANN
REGARDING REPORT PSD-016-10
THAT the letter, hand delivered by Ms. Callus, from Roger and Vicki Bermann,
regarding Report PSD-016-10, regarding the proposal for the storage of outdoor
vehicles, be referred to the Planning Services Department for incorporation into the
ongoing planning process for this application.