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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 31, 2010
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-018-10 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for April, 2010
(b) ESD-007-10 Emergency and Fire Services - 2009 Annual Report
(c) CSD-007-10 June is Recreation and Parks Month
2. DEVELOPMENT CHARGES STUDY AND BY-LAW 2010
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:
July 1.2010 Jan. 1, 2011
Residential Single, Semi and Link $14,204 $14,623
(per unit) Low Density Multiple $12,383 $12,737
Large Apartment $ 9,742 $10,048
Small Apartment $ 6,179 $ 6,370
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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Non-Residential Commercial and Institutional
(per Square metre) Industrial
July 1, 2010 July 1,2011
$55.54 $60.12
$30.92
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 pwblic meeting;
THAT for completed applications as determined by the Chief Building Official
received on'ior 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.
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY PARKING LOT
THAT Repots 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; amd
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.
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4. PROPOSEq OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT TF~E SEVERANCE OF A SURPLUS DWELLING LOT FROM ANON-
ABUTTING!FARM PARCEL
APPLICANT': ANTONIUS VISSERS
THAT Repoli 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 of Report PSD-061-10 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-I~w Amendment, Attachment 4 of Report PSD-061-10, be approved; 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.
5. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF DRAFT APPROVAL
APPLICANT: SABINA INVESTMENTS INC. AND ANKARA REALTY LIMITED
(THE REMMINGTON GROUP)
THAT Reportt 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;
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.
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6. PORT GRANBY PROJECT -NEW AGREEMENT WITH HARDY STEVENSON
AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED FOR MUNICIPAL PEER REVIEW SERVICES
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 1A 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.
7, REVISED APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW, AND PERMIT A PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISI(JN TO PERMIT 809 MIXED RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN PORT
DARLINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD
APPLICANT: PORT DARLINGTON LAND CORPORATION
THAT Report PSD-064-10 be received;
THAT revised application COPA 2002-006 to amend the Clarington Official Plan,
submitted orh behalf of Port Darlington Land Corporation be denied;
THAT revised application S-C-2002-002 for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision,
submitted ort 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;
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b) Td~e proposed development does not provide an adequate level of
mlunicipal 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
inability have not been provided;
g) Tlhe 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.
8. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING FOR 4 LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON GEORGE REYNOLDS DRIVE, COURTICE
APPLICANT: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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;
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and
THAT all intlerested parties listed in Report PSD-06.5-10, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department and MPAC be advised of
Council's decision.
CLARINGTCN ENERGY BUSINESS PARK, MASTER STREETSCAPE PLAN
FOR ENERGY PARK DRIVE
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.
10. REVISIONS TO PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF DRIVING RANGE AND ACCESSORY USES
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.
11. CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION OF STATION 2 -NEWCASTLE
THAT Report ESD-005-10 be received;.
THAT Council approve 1780 Rudell Road, Newcastle as the location of the new
Fire Station; and
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.
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12. COMMUNItY GRANT REQUEST -ONTARIO NUCLEAR NEW BUILD COUNCIL
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.
13. ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT.-JANUARY- MARCH, 2010
THAT Report CLD-016-10 be received for information; and
THAT a coppp~~ of Report CLD-016-10 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Anirinal Advisory Committee.
14. RESERVIST LEAVE: LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR TRAINING AND COURSE
PURPOSES
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-tir~he employees serving in the Canadian Military Reserve be provided an
unpaid Res$rvist Leave of Absence if he or she is deployed to a Canadian Forces
operation oytside 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;
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 probatignary period, employees on Long Term Disability, or employees who
are not in gopd 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.
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15. CL2010-16 NATURAL GAS POWERED ICE RESURFACER
THAT Report COD-021-10 be received;
THAT Resurfice Corporation, Elmira, Ontario, with a total bid price of $82,068.98
(excluding (3.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.
16. ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROCESS UPDATE
THAT Repot 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.
17. PRESENTATION OF PETER SPRATT, VICE PRESIDENT, ROCG
CONSULTING, REGARDING THE COAA STRATEGIC PLAN
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.
18. DELEGATION OF SHIRLEY CRAGO, REGARDING THE ENERGY FROM
WASTE INCINERATOR
THAT the delegation of Shirley Crago, regarding the Energy from Waste
Incinerator, be received with thanks.
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19. DELEGATION OF LIBBY RACANSKY, REGARDING COURTICE NORTH IN
THE PAST AND FUTURE
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky, regarding Courtice north in the past and
future, be received with thanks.