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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2011
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-012-11 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for
January, 2011
(b) EGD-013-11 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for
February, 2011
(c) OPD-004-11 2010 Winter Report
(d) FND-005-11 Mayor and Councillors' Remuneration and Expenses
for 2010
(e) FND-006-11 Building Permit Fees Annual Report for 2010
(f) LGL-004-11 Clarington ats. St. Mary's Cement
Court File No: 09-CV-375276
2. DELEGATION OF GARY JEFFREY, CHAIR OF THE AGRICULTURAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF CLARINGTON (AACC), REGARDING THE AACC
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2010
THAT the delegation of Gary Jeffrey, Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
of Clarington (AACC), regarding the AACC 2010 Accomplishments, be received
with thanks; and
THAT Members of Council are very interested in the AACC's activities and request,
from the AACC, dates of upcoming events.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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3. TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX-BAY MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR
GARAGE
APPLICANT: DUNBURY DEVELOPMENT (COURTICE) LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-025-11 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Dunbury Developments (Courtice)
Limited continue to be processed by staff and that a further report be prepared
following the receipt of all outstanding agency comments; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-025-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2011
THAT Report PSD-026-11 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
March 3, 2011 for applications A2011-0001 to A2011-0003, and that Staff be
authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of
the Committee of Adjustment.
5. GO EXTENSION TO BOWMANVILLE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
THAT Report PSD-027-11 be received;
THAT Council endorse the staff comments noted in Section 4.0 of Report
PSD-027-11 as the Municipality's comments on the Oshawa to Bowmanville Rail
Service Expansion and Rail Maintenance Facility Environmental Assessment Study
Report dated January 2011;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington support the recommendation of the
Environmental Assessment Report to extend the GO Train Service to Bowmanville,
with the understanding that the comments contained in Report PSD-027-11 will be
satisfactorily addressed prior to the conclusion of the EA approval process;
THAT the Province and Metrolinx be requested to confirm that the Oshawa to
Bowmanville rail service expansion will be undertaken as one phase;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the Province and Metrolinx Board to
move forward with the implementation of expansion of the GO train service to
Bowmanville as soon as possible by completing the Transit Project Assessment
Process, detailed design and constructions with all necessary funding earmarked at
an early stage in GO Transit's Ten Year Capital Plan;
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THAT staff be authorized to approach GO/Metrolinx to negotiate a cost sharing
agreement for the Green Road grade separation; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON DRAFTING AND IMPLEMENTING AN AIR
QUALITY BY-LAW
THAT Report PSD-028-11 be received;
THAT The Municipality, through the GTA Clean Air Council, monitor the progress
being made by the Ministry of Environment on the cumulative impact assessment,
PM2,5 policy framework, and development of components of the Comprehensive Air
Management System (CAMS);
THAT the Region of Durham Health Department be requested to become more
involved in air quality issues, especially as they relate to health issues, on a Region
wide basis;
THAT if Council determines that air quality improvement should be identified as a
priority, the issue be referred to the 2012 budget for municipal initiatives; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-028-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
7. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: MAPLE WOODS LAND CORPORATION
THAT Report PSD-029-11 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Block 26, in Plan
40M-2265; and Block 137, in Plan 40M-2337 be approved and that the attached
Part Lot Control By-law be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-029-11, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
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8. REVIEW OF REGION OF DURHAM'S APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF
APPROVAL FOR ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY
THAT the Director of Planning Services be authorized to re-engage SENES
Consultants Ltd. to prepare comments on the application to the Minister of
Environment for Certificates of Approval for the Energy-From-Waste facility at a
cost of approximately $15,000 with a report and presentation to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT the funds be allocated from account # 100-00-000-00000-2926, Consulting
and Professional Fees Reserve.
9. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A FOOD STORE OF 2,829M2 AND TWO SMALLER BUILDINGS OF 783MZ
AND 185Mz RESPECTIVELY FOR RETAIL/SERVICE COMMERCIAL USES -
680 LONGWORTH AVENUE, BOWMANVILLE
APPLICANT: 1804603 ONTARIO INC.
THAT Addendum to Report PSD-017-11 and Report PSD-017-11 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by 1804603 Ontario Inc., be approved
and that the proposed Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Addendum to
Report PSD-017-11 be passed;
THAT the Holding (H) provision on the zone be removed once the owner has
entered into a site plan agreement with the Municipality; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-017-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
10. HARD COPIES OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE
ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITY
THAT a hard copy of the Certificate of Approval documents be made available, for
review, in the Municipal Clerk's Department;
THAT copies of the Certificate of Approval documents, or excerpts, be provided
upon request in accordance with the photocopy fees as prescribed in By-law
2010-142; and
THAT electronic copies (CD's) be made available, for free upon request, through
the Municipal Clerk's Department.
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11. PROPOSED GOODYEAR DAM FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT
THAT Report EGD-009-11 be received;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
Collaborative Agreement; and
THAT all partners in the Collaborative Agreement be advised of Council's action.
12. LONGWORTH ESTATES SUBDIVISION PHASE 2, BOWMANVILLE, PLAN
40M-2242, `CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND `ASSUMPTION BY-LAW',
FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS
THAT Report EGD-010-11 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-2242; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-010-11, assuming
certain streets within Plan 40M-2242 as public highways.
13. BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEE AMENDMENTS AND NEW
BUILDING BY-LAW
THAT Report EGD-011-11 be received;
THAT the Building By-Law be revised to reflect the changes necessitated by the
new provisions of the Building Code;
THAT the building permit fee and inspection fee structure as detailed in the new
Building By-Law be approved;
THAT the Building By-Law be revised to include the annual indexing percentage of
3%, effective January 1st each year;
THAT the new Building By-Law be effective April 4, 2011;
THAT the Building By-Law attached to Report EGD-011-11 as Attachment 1, be
recommended to Council for approval to rescind and replace By-Law 2005-145, as
amended: and
THAT all recorded interested parties be notified. of Council's decision.
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14. PROPOSAL TO CLOSE AND CONVEY A PORTION OF A ROAD ALLOWANCE
(GIVEN ROAD) SITUATED IN LOT 30, CONCESSION 2, FORMER TOWNSHIP
OF CLARKE
THAT Report EGD-014-11 be received;
THAT Council approve in principle the closure and conveyance of Given Road from
Rudell Road to the east limit of future Pedwell Street, situated in Lot 30,
Concession 2, former Township of Clarke (Attachment 1 to Report EGD-014-11);
THAT Council authorize the publication of a notice that Council intends to declare
part of the road allowance (Attachment 1 to Report EGD-014-11) to be surplus and
to pass a by-law to close that part of the road allowance;
THAT the applicant pay all legal, advertising, appraisal and land costs associated
with this transaction; and
THAT Lidvest Properties (Clarington South) Ltd. be advised of Council's decision.
15. CLARINGTON BOULEVARD AND STEVENS ROAD INTERSECTION
- BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report EGD-015-11 be received;
THAT Council approve the proposal for the construction of traffic signals at the
intersection of Clarington Boulevard and Stevens Road;
THAT construction of the recommended traffic signals be completed in 2011;
THAT funding for the works be reallocated from the following completed projects
from previous Capital Budget years: Baseline Road/Spry Avenue Signalization
Project -account #110-32-330-83312-7401 ($56,000), Bloor Street Sidewalks -
account#110-32-331-83343-7401.($41,200), Prestonvale Road Sidewalks-
account #110-32-331-83346-7401 ($47,800), and Courtice Road Sidewalks -
account #110-32-331-83345-7401 ($55,000); and
THAT Council approve the proposal to remove the unwarranted all-way stop at the
intersection of Clarington Boulevard and Uptown Avenue at the same time that
traffic signals are installed at the intersection of Clarington Boulevard and Stevens
Road.
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16. CL2011-08, OSBORNE STREET RECONSTRUCTION & ENERGY DRIVE
CONSTRUCTION
THAT Report COD-009-11 be received;
THAT Hard-Co Construction Ltd., Whitby, ON with a total bid in the amount of
$2,512,297.64 (net HST rebate), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2011-08, be awarded the
contract for Osborne Street Reconstruction and Energy Drive Construction as
required by the Engineering Department;
THAT the funds required in the amount of $3,624,000.00 (which includes
$2,512,297.64 for tendering, design contract administration and contingencies) be
drawn from the Account # 110-32-330-83334-7401 and Letter of Credit #G198126;
THAT the tender award be subject to the approval of the Regional Municipality of
Durham for Regional infrastructure; and
THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement
17. MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
THAT the benefit consulting firm who recently undertook the comprehensive market
review and analysis of the Municipality of Clarington's benefit program, be
requested to provide a report to advise if the benefits provided by the Municipality
of Clarington's benefit program are reflective of standard and comparable benefits
in the municipal sector and, if it is possible, this statement also include some
comparable private companies.
18. REQUEST FOR REPORT -WEEKLY PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES
THAT the Director of Finance prepare a report on whether or not a weekly payment
program for payment of residential property taxes may be instituted.
19. CORRESPONDENCE FROM KAYLIN MORISSETTE AND JULIE CRYDERMAN,
REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION AT THE U19 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP -WOMEN'S FIELD LACROSSE IN HANOVER, GERMANY IN
AUGUST, 2011
THAT the request from Kaylin Morissette and Julie Cryderman for funding for their
participation at the U19 World Championship of Women's Field Lacrosse be
denied: and
THAT the Municipality of Clarington wish Ms. Morissette and Ms. Cryderman well in
their endeavours.
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20. CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE
THAT the Council meeting of June 6, 2011 be rescheduled to June 7, 2011 to
accommodate the Members of Council attending the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities conference.
21. EARTH HOUR
WHEREAS climate change and energy consumption are two of the biggest
environmental threats to our planet;
WHEREAS participating in Earth Hour is about creating and demonstrating
leadership for making a difference towards climate change and energy
conservation by switching out lights for one hour on the 26~h of March 2011;
WHEREAS participation in Earth Hour is a symbolic gesture that recognizes the
threat of climate change, recognizes that it is a global problem, recognizes that
individuals can help to mitigate the problem, and that collectively we can make a
difference;
WHEREAS participating in Earth Hour would demonstrate the Municipality's
commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption anc
highlight how small conservation efforts can add up to substantial energy savings
and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions;
WHEREAS Earth Hour provides Clarington with the occasion to build a positive
image and demonstrate environmental leadership;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, at 8:30 pm on March 26, 2011, the
Municipality of Clarington will join other cities around the world in literally "turning
out the lights" by shutting off all non-essential lighting in all of its buildings, where
feasible, and without jeopardizing safety, for one full hour; and
THAT the Municipality of Clarington's participation in Earth Hour be widely
promoted in order to raise awareness about this important issue and in order to
encourage every individual, household and business in Clarington, and beyond, to
join in by turning off their lights for one hour at 8:30 pm on March 26, 2011.
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22. PROCEDURAL BY-LAW AMENDMENT REGARDING NOTICE OF MOTION
WHEREAS a 'Notice of Motion' delivered before Council forces the introduction of
an item on the following Council agenda, without discussion, debate or staff input;
AND WHEREAS good and meaningful governance requires fulsome debate, due
consideration, and open public consultation;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Procedural By-law, By-law 2011-016,
be amended by deleting Sections 7.12.1, 7.12.2 and 7.12.3 'Notices of Motion', and
related sections, to remove the opportunity to introduce new motions at Council
without suspending the rules.
23. CORRESPONDENCE FROM LOCAL RESIDENTS AS WELL AS A PETITION
REGARDING THE DUNBURY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (ZBA 2011-0001)
THAT the correspondence from Roy Nichols, Phyllis Milburn, Shannon Newman,
Missy Miller, Gary Lambert, and Tiffany Wilbur, as well as the petition, regarding
the Dunbury Development application (ZBA 2011-0001) be referred to the Planning
Services Department for processing with the application.