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REPORT #2
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2011
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28; 2011
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. JACQUIE HOORNWEG, DURHAM STRATEGIC ENERGY ALLIANCE (DSEA),
REGARDING AN UPDATE ON DSEA AND INFORMATION ON THE
INNOVATION DURHAM NORTHUMBERLAND PROJECT
THAT the delegation of Jacquie Hoornweg, President and Chair of the Durham
Strategic Energy Alliance, be received with thanks.
2. JACQUELINE MUCCIO REGARDING PARKING WHICH INHIBITS PROPER
SNOW REMOVAL
THAT Ms. Muccio be thanked for her delegation; and
THAT the issues regarding parking, on Windham Crescent in Courtice, be referred
to staff.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L'IC 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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3. TWO (2) PROPOSED DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION AND TWO (2) ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A MIXED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
OWNER: KINGSBERRY PROPERTIES (1317870 ONTARIO LIMITED) &
WILLIAM TONNO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-016-11 be received;
THAT the application for the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by
Kingsberry Properties to permit the development of 70 residential units be
approved, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 5 to Report
PS D-016-11;
THAT a requirement be added fora 1.2m high farm fence to be installed between
the subject lands and the abutting properties to the west north of the stormwater
pond.;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Kingsberry
Properties be approved as contained in Attachment 6 to Report PSD-016-11;
THAT the By-law authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between
the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-90003 and the Municipality of
Clarington be approved as contained in Attachment 7 to Report PSD-016-11;
THAT the application for the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by
William Tonno Construction Ltd. to permit the development of 77 residential units
be approved, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 8 to Report
PS D-016-11;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by William Tonno
Construction Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 9 to Reoort
PSD-016-11;
THAT the By-law authorizing the entering into a Subdivision Agreement between
the Owner of Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-89055 and the Municipality of
Clarington be approved as contained in Attachment 10 to Report PSD-016-11;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-016-11 and Council's
decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-016-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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4. GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES (2011 UPDATE)
THAT Report PSD-018-11 be received;
THAT the General Architectural Control Guidelines (2011 Update), prepared by
John G. Williams, Architect be adopted; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-018-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT INCREASED
GARAGE WIDTHS; INCREASED GARAGE PROJECTIONS; AND, INCREASED
LOT COVERAGE ON LOTS WITH ONE STOREY DWELLINGS - COURTICE
APPLICANT: HALMINEN HOMES
THAT Report PSD-019-11 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Halminen Homes be approved, in part,
and that the proposed Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-
019-11 be passed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6. 2010 ANNUAL REPORT ON APPLICATIONS FOR PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
AND PLANS OF CONDOMINIUM
THAT Report PSD-020-11 be received; and
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-020-11 and Council's decision.
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: CARRINGTON HOMES (COURTICE) LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-021-11 be received;
THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 68, 69, 73,
80, 81 and 83 of Plan 40M-2364 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law
contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-021-11 be passed pursuant to Section 50
(7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-021-11 and any delegations and
the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
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REMOVAL OF HOLDING (H) SYMBOL
APPLICANT: 1557366 ONTARIO INC.
THAT Report PSD-022-11 be received;
THAT the application submitted on behalf of 1557366 Ontario Inc., to remove a
Holding (H) Symbol be approved and that the By-law, contained in Attachment 2 to
Report PSD-022-11 be passed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-022-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
9. SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS IN URBAN VALLEYLANDS
Part 1
Part 2
THAT Report PSD-023-11 be received;
THAT FIT Fund Solar Corporation be advised that Clarington does not
support their current proposal for a Class 3 Solar Project in the Soper Creek
valleylands and that they be encouraged to meet with staff to consider
alternate locations in Clarington for a solar energy projector projects;
THAT the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, FIT Fund Solar
Corporation and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-023-11 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision; and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington supports the responsible
expansion of renewable energy as a means of placing Ontario on a more
sustainable path for the future;
WHEREAS municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe are subject to
the Growth Plan which encourages the efficient use of land and
infrastructure and greater densities;
WHEREAS unlike Class 1 and Class 2 solar installations, Class 3 ground-
mounted solar installations greater than 12 kW may require a significant land
area and would be contrary to the policies of The Provincial Growth Plan for
the efficient use of serviced land and the mandated density of development;
WHEREAS urban valleylands are key ecological features that need
protection from development and should be the focus of restoration efforts to
enhance the ecological attributes and value to the community as outdoor
amenity areas, particularly as communities are intensified;
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WHEREAS Regulation 359/09, as amended, provides for consideration of a
renewable energy project within natural heritage features, including within a
significant valleyland or within 120 m of a significant valleyland if supported
by mitigation measures in an environmental impact study prepared by the
proponent;
WHEREAS consideration of Class 3 solar facilities in urban valleylands will
provide an incentive for developers to retain valleyland areas and could limit
their dedication to municipalities as Open Space lands in the future;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Energy, the
Minister of Natural Resources, the Renewable Energy Facilitation Office,
FIT Fund Solar Corporation, and CLOCA be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington does not support the consideration of Class 3 solar facilities in
urban valleyland areas; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to all other municipalities in the Greater
Golden Horseshoe and M.P.P. John O'Toole.
10. FINE PARTICULATE MATTER AND AIR QUALITY BY-LAW -REQUEST FOR
REPORT
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada have gathered
research and prepared reports on fine particulate matter and its serious harm to
human health, but have not as of yet passed air regulations that focus on fine
particulate matter, evaluate ambient conditions together with new emissions,
assess the human and public health impacts of such emissions or limit cumulative
concentrations;
AND WHEREAS fine particulate matter PM2.5 is typically regulated by Provincial
and Federal governments, and vvithin their mandated responsibilities;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario in November of 2010 acknowledged that
there is a policy gap that needs to be examined with respect to domestic sources of
primary PM2.5;
AND WHEREAS the review the Ontario Ministry of Environment is proceeding with
will examine the effectiveness of the current provincial policy framework in
addressing PM2.5; other aspects such as cumulative effects are also under review.
The results of these reviews will take a minimum of fifteen (15 months);
AND WHEREAS s.11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended ("the Act"),
permits municipalities to pass by-laws respecting the health, safety and well-being
of persons;
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AND WHEREAS s.128 of the Act permits municipalities to prohibit and regulate
with respect to public nuisances, including matters that, in the opinion of council,
are, or could become, or cause public nuisances;
AND WHEREAS for Clarington to proceed with the drafting and implementation of
an Air Quality By-law under the Municipal Act, Council should be aware of:
• The costs to retain a consultant to help develop guidance documents for
general assessment and air modeling prior to drafting a by-law,
• The costs to determine a baseline, sources of emissions of health risk air
pollutants and an atmospheric dispersion model of the airshed,
• Future budget implications including additional enforcement staffing, peer
reviewers, air quality modellers, potential education and outreach programs
to support by-law implementation and data management,
• The potential implications on existing industries in Clarington and the
potential impact on economic development and the attraction of prospective
industries/employers; and
• The potential duplication between a specific By-law and the Provincial
Review that is underway
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be authorized to prepare a report
outlining the above noted items for presentation to the March 21, 2011 General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting.
11. TENDER NO. CL2010-23 DRIVEWAY TIE-INS -AMENDMENT
THAT Report OPD-002-11 be received for information and confirmation of funding
for additional work.
12. SPORTS FIELD USER FEES
THAT Report OPD-003-11 be received;
THAT the user fee rates as set out in Attachment 1 of Report OPD-003-11 be
approved for the 2011 season; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report OPD-003-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
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13. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2011 COMMUNITY GRANT REQUESTS
THAT Report CSD-004-11 be received;
THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CSD-004-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
14. BOWMANVILLE ECOLOGY GARDEN
THAT Grant Application #11-01, Bowmanville Ecology Garden, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
15. BOWMANVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #11-02, Bowmanville Horticultural Society, be approved in
the amount of $500.00.
16. COURTICE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #11-03, Courtice Horticultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
17. NEWCASTLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #11-04, Newcastle Horticultural Society, be approved in
the amount of $500.00.
18. ORONO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #11-05, Orono Horticultural Society, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
19. BOWMANVILLE GARDEN ALLOTMENTS
THAT Grant Application #11-06, Bowmanville Garden Allotments, be denied, as
they do not meet the eligibility requirements of the program.
20. CLARINGTON FARMERS' MARKET
THAT Grant Application #11-07, Clarington Farmers' Market, be denied.
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21. BOWMANVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
THAT Grant Application #11-08, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, be approved in
the amount of $2,000.00.
22. NEWCASTLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
THAT Grant Application #11-09, Newcastle Santa Claus Parade, be approved in
the amount of $2,000.00.
23. CLARINGTON MARKETING MINDS
THAT Grant Application #11-10, Clarington Marketing Minds, be approved in the
amount of $500.00.
24. MUSIC NIGHT IN THE PARK
THAT Grant Application #11-11, Music Night in the Park, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
25. NEWCASTLE CONCERTS
THAT Grant Application #11-12, Newcastle Concerts, be approved in the amount of
$750.00.
26. NEWCASTLE ART SHOW
THAT Grant Application #11-13, Newcastle Art Show, be approved in the amount
of $1, 000.00.
27. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THAT Grant Application #11-14, Newcastle Village & District Historical Society, be
approved in the amount of $1,500.00.
28. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVANCY OF ONTARIO CLARINGTON BRANCH
THAT Grant Application #11-15, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Clarington
Branch, be approved in the amount of $2,500.00.
29. BROWNSDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #11-16, Brownsdale Community Centre, be approved in
the amount of $2,500.00.
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30. HAMPTON HALL
THAT Grant Application #11-17, Hampton Hall, be approved in the amount of
$2, 500.00,
31. KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #11-18, Kendal Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
32. NEWTONVILLE HALL
THAT Grant Application #11-19, Newtonville Hall, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00.
33. ORONO TOWN HALL
THAT Grant Application #11-20, Orono Town Hall, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00.
34. SOLINA COMMUNITY CENTRE
THAT Grant Application #11-21, Solina Community Centre, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
35. TYRONE COMMUNITY HALL
THAT Grant Application #11-22, Tyrone Community Hall, be approved in the
amount of $2,500.00.
36. NEWCASTLE ARENA
THAT Grant Application #11-23, Newcastle Arena, be approved in the amount of
$2,500.00.
37. CLARINGTON NEW HORIZONS BAND
THAT Grant Application #11-24, Clarington New Horizons Band, be approved in
the amount of $750.00.
38. CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND
THAT Grant Application #11-25, Clarington Concert Band, be approved in the
amount of $750.00.
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39. DURHAM GIRL'S CHOIR
THAT Grant Application #11-26, Durham Girl's Choir, be approved in the amount of
$500.00.
40. CLARINGTON ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
THAT Grant Application #11-27, Clarington Arts and Music Festival, be approved in
the amount of $2,500.00.
41. DRIFTWOOD THEATRE
THAT Grant Application #11-28, Driftwood Theatre, be approved in the amount of
$500.00.
42. CLARINGTON MINOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
THAT Grant Application #11-29, Clarington Minor Lacrosse Association, be denied.
43. CLARINGTON SWIM CLUB
THAT Grant Application #11-30, Clarington Swim Club, be approved in the amount
of $1,000.00.
44. COURTICE KIDS MULTISPORTS SERIES
THAT Grant Application #11-31, Courtice Kids Multisports Series, be approved in
the amount of $1,000.00.
45. NEWCASTLE SKATING CLUB
THAT Grant Application #11-32, Newcastle Skating Club, be approved in the
amount of $1,500.00,
46. ORONO FIGURE SKATING CLUB
THAT Grant Application #11-33, Orono Figure Skating Club, be approved in the
amount of $1,500.00.
47. CLARINGTON TOROS ATOM AAA
THAT Grant Application #11-34, Clarington Toros Atom AAA, be approved for a
one-time grant in the amount of $2,500.00.
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48. ORONO AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
THAT Grant Application #11-35, Orono Amateur Athletic Association, be approved
in the amount of $2,500.00.
49. SOPER VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
THAT Grant Application #11-36, Soper Valley Model Railroad Association, be
approved in the amount of $750.00.
50. BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF CLARINGTON
THAT Grant Application #11-37, Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington, be
approved in the amount of $2,000.00.
51. DISTRESS CENTRE DURHAM
THAT Grant Application #11-38, Distress Centre Durham, be approved in the
amount of $1,000.00.
52. FEED THE NEED IN DURHAM
THAT Grant Application #11-39, Feed the Need in Durham, be approved fora one-
time grant in the amount of $2,000.00.
53. THE GATHERING PLACE
THAT Grant Application #11-40, The Gathering Place, be approved in the amount
of $2,000.00.
54. LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF PETERBOROUGH
THAT Grant Application #11-41, Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough,
be approved in the amount of $750.00.
55. THE PARTICIPATION HOUSE PROJECT (DURHAM REGION)
THAT Grant Application #11-42, The Participation House Project (Durham Region),
be denied, as the Community Grant Program is not intended to provide funding to
organizations that provide services or programs that are the responsibility of
another level of government.
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56. APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
THAT Report CLD-008-11 be received; and
THAT John Murray Bate be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment.
57. AMENDMENTS TO PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW 2007-070
THAT Report CLD-009-11 be received; and
THAT the By-law to amend Property Standards By-law 2007-070, attached to
Report CLD-009-11, as Attachment 1, be approved.
58. REQUEST TO PERFORM SPECIFIC CIVIL MARRIAGE SERVICE OUTSIDE OF
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Resolution #GPA-232-11
Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo
WHEREAS on December 13, 2004, Council passed By-law 2004-253 to "opt in" to
providing civil marriage services;
AND WHEREAS the authority to provide the civil marriage services extended to
those services held Monday to Friday in the Municipal Administrative Centre only;
AND WHEREAS the fee for civil marriages was set at $250 to cover the cost of
staff time and use of the Municipal Administrative Centre;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Clerk has received requests to perform civil
marriage services outside of the parameters set by By-law 2004-253;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to
perform civil marriage services as follows:
Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Isaiah Tubbs Resort, Picton
Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Parkwood Estates, Oshawa
Friday, September 23, 2011 at Bloom Field, Newcastle
THAT the $250 fee be waived in these instances; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council.
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59. NUMBER OF FIREFIGHTERS ON A FIRE TRUCK -REQUEST FOR REPORT
THAT the Director of Emergency Services be requested to prepare an information
report to provide the implications of meeting the minimum of four firefighters on a
fire truck; and
THAT this report be prepared for the March 10, 2011 Special Council meeting to
discuss the Strategic Plan.