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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
May 17, 2010
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Absent: Councillor A. Foster
Also Present: Acting Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Services &
Human Resources, M. Marano
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Acting Director of Planning Services, F. Langmaid
Recreation Services Manager, S. Meredith
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
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 she had attended the following:
• A ribbon cutting for the Kinark and Family Services' new offices in Whitby, on
May 13, 2010. She noted that 740 children are assisted by this office each year.
• Courtice Rotary sponsored Clarington Youth Leadership and Community
Involvement Dinner held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 with Michael "Pinball"
Clemens as the speaker.
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• Central Lake Ontario Conservation Area's Information Open House, on
Thursday, May 13, 2010, regarding "Protecting Your Wetlands in Your
Neighbourhood".
• The Ability Centre's sod turning, located in Whitby, to kick off the construction of
their new building, on Friday May 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
• A tour of the new UOIT Centre of Excellence.
Councillor Hooper announced that he had attended the Lions Club 75~h Anniversary on
Saturday, May 15, 2010 where there were several people recognized for outstanding
volunteerism.
Councillor Trim announced that he had attended the celebrations as part of National
Public Works Week, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. He noted that there was a good
turnout at the Water Pollution Control Plant, the Traffic Centre, and the Depot at Gerard
Street in North Whitby. The construction improvements on Liberty Street South are
scheduled to start on Monday, May 17, 2010. Councillor Trim noted that, on
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, Regional Council appointed Gord Weir, Director of
Emergency Services, as the Deputy Regional Fire Coordinator.
Councillor Woo announced that two of our residents, Helen MacDonald and Jean-
Michel Komarnicki will be displaying their art, with the theme of "Urban Forest" at the
Gord Wiley Building of Durham College from May 20~h until August.
Mayor Abernethy announced that, on Thursday, May 13, 2010, he toured the Port Hope
Initiative, along with Janice Szwarz, Senior Planner. He also noted that following the
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) Board meeting on May 13, 2010 in Port
Hope, there was a luncheon where he had an opportunity to ask questions of Glenna
Carr, the Chair of AECL about the New Build. Ms. Carr informed Mayor Abernethy that,
as result of the vendor selection process expiring, now AECL and Ontario Power
Generation (OPG) may talk directly regarding the New Build. This was further
confirmed when, the next evening, at the Oshawa Hospital Foundation Spring Gala at
the Tosca Banquet Hall, Mayor Abernethy discussed the matter with a representative of
OPG.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-300-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on April 29, 2010, and the Regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on May 3, 2010, be approved.
CARRIED
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Mayor Abernethy read Section 9.6.1 of the Municipality of Clarington's Procedural
By-law regarding presentations.
SUSPEND RULES
Resolution #GPA-301-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to alter the order of the agenda regarding
Development Charges.
CARRIED
Resolution #GPA-302-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the agenda be altered to conduct the Development Charges Public Meeting and
to consider Report FND-013-10 immediately following the presentation of Craig Binning,
Hemson Consulting.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Craig Binning, Partner, Hemson Consulting Ltd., made a verbal and PowerPoint
presentation to the Committee regarding the 2010 Development Charges Study and By-
law. He provided a brief explanation of the study, background, a growth forecast,
summary of capital programs, calculated development charges rates, development
charges rate comparisons, and a summary of the next steps in the process. Mr. Binning
outlined the principles of development charges, explaining that development charges
are fees, regulated by the Development Charges Act, levied on new development to
recover a portion of development-related capital costs. He reminded the Committee
that the Municipality passed the current Development Charges By-law in 2005, which
was amended in June 2008 to recover revised costs of servicing growth. Mr. Binning
noted that the current By-law expires on June 20, 2010 and that if a new by-law is not
passed, the Municipality cannot collect development charges. He informed the
Committee of the steps involved in the study process. Mr. Binning outlined the degree
of consultation and interaction with the stakeholders. He reviewed highlights of the
growth forecast and the development charges rates. Mr. Binning noted that Protection
and Engineered Services were included at 100% cost recovery and Library, Recreation,
Park Development, Operations, Parking, and General Government are included at 90%
cost recovery. He presented the Committee with the calculated development charges
rates, allocated by development type. Mr. Binning compared Clarington's development
charges with other municipalities in Durham and similar sized municipalities in the
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Region of York. He noted that Clarington has the highest residential charges, within the
Region of Durham, due to the large geographical area and the need to provide
infrastructure and services over three separate urban areas. Mr. Binning noted that,
compared to the GTA, outside of the Region of Durham, Clarington's calculated rates
are lower. Mr. Binning outlined some of the policies, including exemptions and refunds
in the proposed new Development Charges by-law. He concluded by informing the
Committee of the key dates in the process, noting that May 31, 2010 is the date that the
development charges by-law is expected to be considered by Council.
PUBLIC MEETING
(a) Subject: Proposed Development Charges By-law
Report: FND-013-10
The Chair explained that this public meeting is being held pursuant to The Development
Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will
be applied throughout the Municipality.
Randy Grimes, Director of IBI Group spoke in opposition to the by-law. He stated that
he is representing BILD, Brookfield Homes Ont. Ltd. and Smoothrun Developments. He
stated that they have concerns regarding the following items:
• Maximum allowable methodology used by Hemson Consulting
• Calculation of Benefit to Existing
• Post Period Benefit for the road benefits due to the decrease in projected
population.
• Capital Costs -highlighted those items that have seen an increase of a rate
greater than 10%.
• Historical Level of Service Replacement Costs -highlighted those items that
have seen an increase of a rate greater than 10%, in particular the land costs
for recreation facilities.
• Historical Level of Service Inventory- some items were not included in the
2008 by-law, but are now included in the 2010 by-law.
• Treatment of Inventory for Facilities with Outstanding Debt - do not believe it
is fair or reasonable to have future development charges pay for past debt and
suggests that the inventory should be pro-rated in these circumstances.
Application of the 10% statutory deduction to the gross amount.
• Prepayments of the 10% statutory deduction -explanation on how the 10%
has been previously paid.
Mr. Grimes' comments were detailed in a letter which will be considered by the
Committee later in the meeting.
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Wayne Clarke, Director of Durham Region Home Builder's Association (DRHBA), spoke
in opposition to the by-law. He noted that he distributed a letter to the Committee, this
morning, regarding their concerns. Aside from the concerns outlined in the letter, he
added the following concerns:
• The draft by-law does not specifically state how applications submitted before
the effective date will be handled; will they be subject to the new rates or the
current rates?
Region of Durham has allowed for apre-payment option for the hard services
component of the Regional Development Charges and asked that Clarington
consider that same option. He believes this would give builders flexibility and
help streamline the indexing dates.
No one spoke in support of the proposed draft by-law
(Public Meetings were continued later in the meeting.)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES STUDY AND BY-LAW 2010
Resolution #GPA-303-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Development Charges Background Study, April 2010, prepared by Hemson
Consulting Ltd. be approved;
THAT the Development Charges quantum for both Residential and Non-Residential
charges be approved as follows, subject to annual indexing:
Julv 1, 2010
Residential Single, Semi and Link $14,623
(per unit) Low Density Multiple $12,737
Large Apartment $10,048
Small Apartment $ 6,370
Julv 1, 2010 July 1, 2011
Non-Residential Commercial and Institutional $55.54 $60.12
(per square metre) Industrial $30.92
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THAT Council, in approving the Background Study, expresses its intent to ensure that
the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development will be
met and that any future excess capacity identified in the Study will be paid for by
development charges or other similar charges;
THAT Council has reviewed the changes made to the draft By-law and after having
considered the changes Council determined that there is not a need for an additional
public meeting;
THAT for completed applications as determined by the Chief Building Official received
on or before June 30, 2010, where the development charges will be paid by
June 30, 2010, that the applicable development charges be calculated based on
By-law 2005-108, as amended;
THAT the By-law attached to Report FND-013-10 as Attachment "A", inclusive of any
amendments made by Council at the meeting of May 17, 2010, be recommended to
Council for approval to rescind and replace By-law 2005-108, as amended; and
THAT the Region of Durham and recorded interested parties be provided a copy of
Report FND-013-10 and be notified of Council's decision.
CARRIED, AS AMENDED
(See following motion)
Resolution #GPA-304-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT paragraph two of the foregoing resolution GPA-303-10 be amended to reflect that
the rate increase be phased in at a rate of 50% effective July 1, 2010 and the remaining
50% effective January 1, 2011, for the residential component only.
CARRIED
The foregoing resolution #GPA-303-10 was then put to a vote and carried as amended
PRESENTATIONS -Continued
PETER SPRATT, VICE PRESIDENT, ROCG CONSULTING, REGARDING THE
CLARINGTON OLDER ADULTS ASSOCIATION (COAA) STRATEGIC PLAN
Peter Spratt, Vice President, ROCG Consulting, Don Welsh, Clarington Older Adults
Association (COAA) President, Angie Darlison, COAA Executive Director, made a
verbal and PowerPoint presentation regarding the COAA Strategic Plan. Mr. Spratt
reviewed the steps involved in the strategic plan process, which included stakeholder
consultation, workshops with the COAA Board, discussion paper validation, approval of
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the COAA Board, and a report to Council. He highlighted the feedback from members
and other agencies as part of the extensive consultation, including Council and
Department Heads. Mr. Spratt noted that there was a high level of satisfaction with the
Board and with COAA staff, in particular regarding programs, fellowship, friendly
welcoming place, and volunteerism. He noted that the sources of dissatisfaction stem
from parking, facility limitations, and overcrowding. Mr. Spratt informed the Committee
that the new vision consists of six components, which includes:
• Effective governance and administrative processes
• Continued membership growth
• Facilities throughout Clarington designed for older adults
• Respected community partner
• Sustainable funding
• Expanded programs and services
He reviewed the five strategic priorities (including improved relationships, sustainable
funding, facilities master plan, strong resource base, and managing change) and he
outlined the next steps and advised the final report is still several weeks away from
completion.
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-305-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Committee take a 10 minute recess at 10:55 a.m.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 11:13 a.m.
DELEGATIONS
Shirley Crago was present regarding the Energy from Waste incinerator. Ms. Crago
noted that she is a Courtice resident. She informed the Committee that she has spent 3
'/z years learning about arterial fibrillation, which includes heart blockage, kidney cancer,
lungs filled, mini strokes, paralysis, and finally death. Ms. Crago stated that her family
suffers from health concerns and her husband has passed away. Ms. Crago stated that
she is concerned about the pollution that will result from the Energy from Waste
incinerator. She informed the Committee of an article, which she excerpted from an
encyclopedia, from Antoine Lavoisier, which outlined the fire process and related that to
incineration and noted that the matter is not destroyed during incineration, only the form
changes. Ms. Crago informed the Committee that she had toured the Water Treatment
Plant which puts approximately 68,000 cubic metres into Lake Ontario daily. She is
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concerned about the lakefront as well as pollution. In conclusion, she thanked all those
residents who opposed the incinerator.
Anthony Biglieri, Biglieri Group, representing 1559306 Ontario Limited, was present
regarding Addendum to Report PSD-049-10, regarding revisions to the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the construction of a golf driving range and
accessory uses. Mr. Biglieri reminded the Committee that the report was tabled to allow
staff to discuss the details of the restaurant and the usage, which they have discussed.
He concluded that his client is satisfied with the recommendations contained in the
Report.
SUSPEND RULES
Resolution #GPA-306-10
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Libby Racansky to extend her
delegation to a maximum of 10 minutes.
MOTION LOST
DELEGATIONS -Continued
Libby Racansky was present regarding Courtice North in the past and future. She
made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee. Ms. Racansky noted
that services should be brought to south Courtice instead of the environmentally
sensitive north Courtice. In addition, Ms. Racansky noted that the study of the
incinerator shows very poor air quality because we removed the environmental sensitive
areas such as wetlands from the Courtice area. She stated that the areas were cleared
prior to the official plan amendment, causing flooding. Ms. Racansky noted that in the
1976 Official Plan, it was the only area covered by environmental sensitivity. She noted
that there is no setback with one of the subdivisions, which is advertised as including a
"treed backyard". Ms. Racansky noted that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing defines "healthy and complete, sustainable communities" as "including
affordable housing, schools, recreation and open space for their
residents........biodiversity, and key natural heritage or hydrologic features protection".
She noted that there is currently no new development downtown Courtice due to lack of
services in the south. Ms. Racansky referred to the following documents: Protecting
our Watershed, Green Community Strategy, the Growth Plan, the Greenbelt, and other
documents and noted that they are all recommending a different kind of development
that occurred, and is still occurring, in Courtice north. She noted that Council has a
chance to correct past mistakes.
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Frederick Wilkinson withdrew his delegation, in writing, earlier in the morning.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING -Continued
(b) Subject: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law 84-63
Applicant: Cowan Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd.
Report: PSD-060-10
Paul Wirch, Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee
regarding the application.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application.
Paul Atwood, Secretary-Treasurer, Cowan Pontiac, was present to state that the
applicant is in concurrence with the Planning Report recommendations.
(c) Subject: Application to Amend Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Applicant: Antonius Vissers
Report: PSD-061-10
Bob Russell, Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee
regarding the application.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application.
Bob Craig, on behalf of the applicant, was present to state that the applicant was in
agreement with the Planning Report recommendations.
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY PARKING LOT
Resolution #GPA-307-10
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-060-10 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted on behalf of Gerr Holdings Limited to extend
the use of a temporary parking lot, associated with a motor vehicle sales establishment,
for an additional three (3) year period ending January 22, 2013, be approved and that
the By-law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-060-10 be approved; and
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THAT Durham Regional Planning Department, Municipality Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC) and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-060-10, and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
THE SEVERANCE OF A SURPLUS DWELLING LOT FROM ANON-ABUTTING
FARM PARCEL
APPLICANT: ANTONIUS VISSERS
Resolution #GPA-308-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-061-10 be received;
THAT the application for proposed Clarington Official Plan Amendment,
COPA 2010-0002, submitted by Bob Craig on behalf of Antonius Vissers, be approved
as per Attachment 3 and the by-law attached to Report PSD-061-10 to adopt
Amendment No. 75 be approved;
THAT the application for proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, ZBA 2010-0007,
submitted by Bob Craig on behalf of Antonius Vissers, be approved and that the Zoning
By-law Amendment, Attachment 4 to Report PSD-061-10, be approved by Council; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation, and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-061-10 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF DRAFT APPROVAL
APPLICANT: SABINA INVESTMENTS INC. AND ANKARA REALTY LIMITED (THE
REMMINGTON GROUP)
Resolution #GPA-309-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-062-10 be received;
THAT the request to extend the lapsing date for draft approved Plan of Subdivision
S-C-2005-001 until June 1, 2013 be approved;
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THAT the By-law, as per Attachment 3 in Report PSD-062-10, authorizing the entering
into a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision
S-C-2005-001 and the Municipality of Clarington be approved;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-062-10 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region
of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
(MPAC); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-062-10 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
CARRIED
PORT GRANBY PROJECT -NEW AGREEMENT WITH HARDY STEVENSON AND
ASSOCIATES LIMITED FOR MUNICIPAL PEER REVIEW SERVICES
Resolution #GPA-310-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-063-10 be received;
THAT the requirements of Purchasing By-law 2006-127 be waived to allow continuity of
specific consultants for a new phase of the Port Granby Project (the pre-construction
and construction -Phases 1A and 2);
THAT a new Agreement with Hardy Stevenson and Associates Limited for consulting
review services for the pre-construction and construction Phases 1 A and 2 of the Port
Granby Project, effective May 31, 2010 to approximately December 31, 2018 and
attached to Report PSD-063-10 as Attachment 2, be approved;
THAT the total funds required be expensed to Account 100-50-385-10175-7160;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-063-10, as Attachment 3, authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement, be approved; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-063-10 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
CARRIED
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REVISED APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW, AND PERMIT A PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO
PERMIT 809 MIXED RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN PORT DARLINGTON
NEIGHBOURHOOD
APPLICANT: PORT DARLINGTON LAND CORPORATION
Resolution #GPA-311-10
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Report PSD-064-10 be received;
THAT revised application COPA 2002-006 to amend the Clarington Official Plan,
submitted on behalf of Port Darlington Land Corporation be denied;
THAT revised application S-C-2002-002 for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision,
submitted on behalf of Port Darlington Land Corporation be denied;
THAT revised application ZBA 2002-002 to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted on
behalf of Port Darlington Land Corporation be denied;
THAT the basis for the denial of applications COPA 2002-006, S-C-2002-002 and
ZBA 2002-002 is outlined as follows:
a) The proposed development does not comply with the policies of the
Clarington Official Plan and the 1997 Provincial Policy Statement;
b) The proposed development does not provide an adequate level of municipal
services for the residents;
c) The proposed development is premature and would impose an undue
financial burden upon the Municipality having regard to other planned
developments in the Municipality;
d) The proposed development should not proceed without acceptable grade
separation at the CN railway to access the subject lands;
e) Limited access to the subject lands would compromise public health and
safety of the future residents;
f) Acceptance of the open space areas including the steep bluffs would increase
the liability the Municipality would be assuming. Mitigative measures to make
the shoreline safer, at a minimum, or improve its usability have not been
provided;
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g) The application has not demonstrated how the subject development achieves
the required high level of urban design identified in the Port Darlington
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan area; and
h) The proposed development does not represent good planning and does not
have regard to all applicable planning instruments;
THAT Council authorize staff to 'vigorously' defend Council's decision and that the
Director of Finance, Director of Emergency Services, Director of Engineering Services
and Director of Planning Services prepare a joint report advising Council on the
approximate value of hiring consultants to assist in defending the decision and from
where the funds will be drawn; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and all interested parties listed in
Report PSD-064-10 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING FOR 4 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
UNITS ON GEORGE REYNOLDS DRIVE, COURTICE
APPLICANT: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Resolution #GPA-312-10
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Abernethy
THAT Report PSD-065-10 be received;
THAT the application submitted on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to remove the
Holding (H) symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-065-10 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-065-10, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department and MPAC be advised of
Council's decision.
CARRIED
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CLARINGTON ENERGY BUSINESS PARK, MASTER STREETSCAPE PLAN FOR
ENERGY PARK DRIVE
Resolution #GPA-313-10
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Abernethy
THAT Report PSD-066-10 be received;
THAT funding from the Clarington Station `A' Reserve Fund in the approximate amount
of $30,000.00 be approved for the development of a Streetscape Master Plan for
Energy Park Drive;
THAT the funds be recovered as part of each subdivision agreement with each
developer in proportion to the portion of Energy Park Drive they are responsible for; and
THAT all interested parties to Report PSD-066-10 be notified of Council's decision.
CARRIED
SUSPEND RULES
Resolution #GPA-314-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended; and
THAT the agenda be altered to consider Unfinished Business item, Report
PSD-049-10, To Permit the Construction of a Golf Driving Range and Accessory Uses.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REVISIONS TO PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF DRIVING RANGE AND ACCESSORY USES
Resolution #GPA-315-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-049-10, to permit the construction of a golf driving range and
accessory uses, be lifted from the table.
CARRIED
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Resolution #GPA-316-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Addendum to Report PSD-049-10 and Report PSD-049-10 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by 1559306 Ontario Ltd., to permit a golf
driving range, miniature golf course, clubhouse, storage facility and residential dwelling
be approved and that the By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Addendum to Report
PSD-049-10 be passed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in the Addendum to Report PSD-049-10 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR APRIL, 2010
Resolution #GPA-317-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report EGD-018-10 be received for information.
CARRIED
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting.
EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION OF STATION 2 -NEWCASTLE
Resolution #GPA-318-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report ESD-005-10 be received;
THAT Council approve 1780 Rudell Road, Newcastle as the location of the new Fire
Station; and
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THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the Request for Proposal for professional
services of an architect/design consultant and to move ahead with detailed design.
CARRIED
EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES - 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Resolution #GPA-319-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report ESD-007-10 be received for information.
CARRIED
Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY GRANT REQUEST -ONTARIO NUCLEAR NEW BUILD COUNCIL
Resolution #GPA-320-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Abernethy
THAT Report CSD-006-10 be received;
THAT the grant request, submitted by the Ontario Nuclear New Build Council under the
Community Grant Program, be denied; and
THAT the Ontario Nuclear New Build Council be advised of Council's decision.
CARRIED
JUNE IS RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
Resolution #GPA-321-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Abernethy
THAT Report CSD-007-10 be received for information.
CARRIED
Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT -JANUARY -MARCH, 2010
Resolution #GPA-322-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Abernethy
THAT Report CLD-016-10 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-016-10 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and
the Animal Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RESERVIST LEAVE: LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR TRAINING AND COURSE
PURPOSES
Resolution #GPA-323-10
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report COD-020-10 be received;
THAT the benefit provisions continue as approved in Report COD-035-09 for active duty
leave only;
THAT full-time employees serving in the Canadian Military Reserve be provided an
unpaid Reservist Leave of Absence if he or she is deployed to a Canadian Forces
operation outside Canada, or to a Canadian Forces operation inside Canada that
provides assistance in dealing with an emergency as per the parameters defined by the
prevailing Employment Standards Act;
THAT leave for training or other leave not specifically provided for under the prevailing
Employment Standards Act not be permitted;
THAT the full-time employees must apply in writing, in sufficient time prior to the date of
the requested leave commencing, for the leave of absence and it must be approved by
the respective Department Head and the Chief Administrative Officer;
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THAT the Reservist Leave of Absence, for deployment as identified above, 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; and
THAT the above be incorporated into existing Corporate Policy, and the policy be
amended in future to comply with any legislated requirements.
CARRIED
CL2010-16 NATURAL GAS POWERED ICE RESURFACER
Resolution #GPA-324-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report COD-021-10 be received;
THAT Resurfice Corporation, Elmira, Ontario, with a total bid price of $82,068.98
(excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions
and specifications of Tender CL2010-16 be awarded the contract to supply one natural
gas powered Ice Resurfacer, as required by the Municipality of Clarington Community
Services Department; and
THAT the total funds required be drawn from the 2010 Community Services South
Courtice Complex Capital Account #110-42-421-84282-7401.
CARRIED
FINANCE DEPARTMENT -Continued
ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROCESS UPDATE
Resolution #GPA-325-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report FND-012-10 be received; and
THAT the By-Law attached to Report FND-012-10 be approved to ratify the Director of
Finance/Treasurer's decision to appeal the assessments on the three (3) specified
properties.
CARRIED
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SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF PETER SPRATT, VICE PRESIDENT, ROCG CONSULTING,
REGARDING THE COAA STRATEGIC PLAN
Resolution #GPA-326-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
WHEREAS the Clarington Older Adult Centre (COAA) Board has now presented the
findings of their Strategic Plan;
WHEREAS the COAA is a Committee of Council; and
WHEREAS working with the Municipality to ensure implementation of various sections
in this plan is essential;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve Municipal Staff working with
the COAA Board and staff, when necessary; and
THAT quarterly written reports and COAA updates be submitted to Council.
CARRIED
DELEGATION OF SHIRLEY CRAGO, REGARDING THE ENERGY FROM WASTE
INCINERATOR
Resolution #GPA-327-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Shirley Crago, regarding the Energy from Waste Incinerator, be
received with thanks.
CARRIED
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DELEGATION OF LIBBY RACANSKY, REGARDING COURTICE NORTH IN THE
PAST AND FUTURE
Resolution #GPA-328-10
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky, regarding Courtice north in the past and future,
be received with thanks.
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Woo announced that he and several members of Council attended flag
raising ceremony, this morning, in celebration of the May 17, 2010 International Day
Against Homophobia.
COMMUNICATIONS
CORRESPONDENCE FROM RANDY GRIMES, tBl GROUP, REGARDING THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW
Resolution #GPA-329-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Randy Grimes, IBI Group, regarding the proposed
Development Charges By-law, be referred to the Director of Finance.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FROM WAYNE CLARKE, DURHAM REGION HOME
BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION, REGARDING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
CHARGES BY-LAW
Resolution #GPA-330-10
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Wayne Clarke, Durham Region Home Builders'
Association, regarding the proposed Development Charges By-law, be referred to the
Director of Finance.
CARRIED
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CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-331-10
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:31 p.m.
CARRIED
PUTY CLE
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