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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/2003I _ Leading the Way REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR'INFORMATION ( (a) Report EGD -27 -03 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for June, 2003 (b) Report EGD -28 -03 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for July, 2003 (c) Report EGD -31 -03 - Clarington Transit Quarterly Status Report (d) Report ESD- 008 -03 - Monthly Response Report, May — July 2003 (e) Report FND- 020 -03 - Insurance Coverage for the Municipality of Clarington 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION (a) Durham Region Transit Improvement Plan 3. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: R. BOUMA FOR HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH THAT Report PSD- 090 -03 be received; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Report #1 - 2 - September 8, 2003 THAT the rezoning application submitted by Richard Bouma on behalf of Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church be approved and the by -law be passed as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD- 090 -03; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 090 -03 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 4. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATIONS APPLICANT: 1559306 ONTARIO LIMITED THAT Report PSD- 091 -03 be received; THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan (COPA 2003 -004) and Zoning By -law (ZBA 2003 -016) submitted by The Biglieri Group on behalf of 1559306 Ontario Limited (formerly Burt Beckell) be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of outstanding agency comments; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 091 -03 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 5. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: ANOOP SARAAF FOR 1529593 ONTARIO LIMITED THAT Report PSD- 092 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by Anoop Saraf on behalf of 152593 Ontario Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 092 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: CLARET INVESTMENTS LTD. & 1351730 ONTARIO LTD. THAT Report PSD- 093 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by Rick Gay on behalf of Claret Investments Limited and 1351730 Ontario Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report following the receipt of all outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 093 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 - 3 - September 8, 2003 7. CANADIAN WASTE TRANSFER STATION THAT Report PSD- 094 -03 be received; THAT the Ministry of the Environment be advised that, in the opinion of the Municipality of Clarington, an individual environment assessment under. the Environmental Assessment Act for this application is not required; THAT the Ministry of the Environment be forwarded a copy of Report PSD- 094 -03; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 094 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 8. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL APPLICANT: 1138337 ONTARIO INC. THAT Report PSD- 095 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by 1138337 Ontario Inc. (Kelvin Whalen) to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved; THAT the by -law attached to Report PSD- 095 -03, 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- 095 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 9. ORONO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM THAT Report PSD- 096 -03 be received; THAT the By -law attached to Report PSD - 096 -03, be approved to initiate a Community Improvement Plan (CIP), pursuant to Part IV of the Planning Act and Section 22 of the Clarington Official Plan; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 096 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 10. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL AND PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: TOWCHESTER DEV. LTD. & HALLOWAY HOLDINGS LTD. THAT Report PSD- 097 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by Towchester Developments Limited and Halloway Holdings Limited to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the by -law attached to Report PSD- 097 -03 Report #1 - 4 - September 8, 2003 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 13 to 34, inclusive, of Plan 40M -2152 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By -Law attached to Report PSD- 097 -03 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 097 -03, any delegation and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. 11. GTA TASK FORCE ON OMB REFORM WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board was created to resolve municipal land use issues at a time when municipal governments were small and had limited planning expertise; AND WHEREAS the role and mandate of the Ontario Municipal Board have not been significantly altered in response to increased municipal planning skills or expanding municipal responsibilities for land use planning under the Planning Act; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board has broad planning powers and can make decisions in the absence of a full municipal review of a planning application and can overturn local planning decisions; AND WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities invest significant resources in staff time, legal and other associated costs in establishing and implementing local planning policy; AND WHEREAS there is growing concern from municipalities and citizens that the decisions of the Ontario Municipal Board are eroding local planning authority; AND WHEREAS there have been numerous Council resolutions, municipal reports and reports from planning professionals and academics advocating reform to the Ontario Municipal Board; AND WHEREAS the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform, an informed group of municipal elected representatives and staff, after study and consultation, has made practical recommendations for improvements to the planning appeal process; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington generally endorses the Report of the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform dated March 7, 2003 with the modifications with respect to Improvement Area 4 identified in Report PSD- 098 -03; Report #1 - 5 - September 8, 2003 12. HIGHWAY 407 EAST COMPLETION DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT THAT Report PSD- 099 -03 be referred back to staff for one week to take into consideration the comments received from the delegations at today's meeting. 13. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: 1441660 ONTARIO INC. THAT Report PSD- 100 -03 be received; THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 9 to 18 and 22 to 36, inclusive, on Plan 40M -1994 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By -Law attached to Report PSD- 100 -03 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; THAT, prior to registration of reference plans on title, the Owner submit said plans for the review and approval of the Municipality; THAT all outstanding property taxes be paid on this property; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 100 -03, any delegations and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. 14. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT THAT Report PSD- 101 -03 be received; THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, and August 28, 2003 for Applications A2002/041, A2003/015, A2003/016, A2003/017, A2003/018, A2003/019, A2003/020, A2003/021, A2003/023, A2003/024, A2003/025, A2003/026 and A2003/027 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and THAT Council concur with Staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on August 28, 2003 for A2003/022, is not warranted. However, should an appeal be lodged by another party, that Staff be authorized to defend its original recommendation. Report #1 - 6 - September 8, 2003 15. STUDENT TRANSIT PASS AGREEMENT AND REGIONAL TRANSIT PASS AGREEMENT THAT Report EGD -29 -03 be received; THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Student Transit Pass Agreement between the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Durham College, the Greater Toronto Area Transit Authority, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Oshawa Transit Commission and the Corporation of the Town of Whitby; THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Regional Transit Pass Agreement between the Greater Toronto Area Transit Authority, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Oshawa Transit Commission and the Corporation of the Town of Whitby; and THAT Council approve the by -laws attached to Report EGD- 29 -03, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Student Transit Pass Agreement and the Regional Transit Pass Agreement. 16. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT, MAY 2003 THAT Report CLD- 030 -03 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CLD- 030 -03 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. 17. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT, JUNE 2003 THAT Report CLD- 031 -03 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CLD- 031 -03 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. 18. SPAY /NEUTER PROGRAM — APPLICATION FOR GRANT — PETSMART CHARITIES OF CANADA ADOPTIONS REWARDS AND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THAT Report CLD -33 -03 be received; THAT a spay /neuter program for all cats be adopted in principle; THAT a revised application for a grant be forwarded to PetSmart Charities with a proposal to alter all cats prior to adoption from the Clarington Animal Shelter; Report #1 7- September 8, 2003 THAT, upon approval of the grant, the adoption fees for altered cats be increased to $120 and the Responsible Pet Ownership By -law be amended accordingly; THAT $75 from the sale of each cat be used to replenish the spay /neuter account; and THAT PetSmart Charities of Canada, Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision. 19. RFP2003 -13 Indoor Soccer Indoor Soccer Lacrosse Bowl THAT Report COD - 033 -03 be received; THAT Barry -Bryan Associates (1991) Ltd., Whitby, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $194,000.00 (including disbursements, plus GST), being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2003 -13, be awarded the contract for the Architectural Services for the Indoor Soccer Facility /Outdoor Lacrosse Bowl, as required by the Community Services Department; THAT the funds be drawn from Account #8650- 03901 -1401; and THAT the by -law attached to Report COD - 033 -03, marked Schedule "B" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. 20. RFP2003 -9 TWO (2) RESCUE PUMPERS THAT Report COD -034 be received; THAT Fort Garry Fire Trucks, Winnipeg, Manitoba with a total revised bid amount of $600,025.54 (including GST), being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2003 -9, be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of two only Rescue Pumpers as required by the Municipality of Clarington Emergency Services Department; and THAT the required funds be drawn from the 2003 Capital Budget Account #8210- 03001 -1401. 21. RFP2003 -12 Purchasing Card THAT Report COD - 035 -03 be received; THAT the U.S. Bank of Canada, Montreal, being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2003 -12, be awarded the contract for the Purchasing Card Program as per the requirements of the Finance and Corporate Services Department; Report #1 - 8 - September 8, 2003 THAT the agreement be effective October 1, 2003; THAT the award be subject to a satisfactory contract agreement being negotiated between the Municipality of Clarington and U.S. Bank Canada; and THAT the by -law attached to Report COD - 035 -03, marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement with U.S. Bank National Association be approved. 22. TENDER AWARDS SUMMER COUNCIL BREAK THAT Report COD - 036 -03 be received; THAT the By -laws attached to Report COD - 036 -03, marked Schedules "A ", "B" and "C" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreements be approved. 23. CASH ACTIVITY — SECOND QUARTER OF 2003 THAT Report FND- 019 -03 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter 25, Section 286 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the second quarter of the year 2003, as shown on the schedule attached to Report FND- 019 -03; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the second quarter of the year be confirmed. 24. MUNICIPAL LEASE FINANCING POLICIES AND GOALS THAT Report FND- 021 -03 be received; and THAT the Statement of Lease Financing Policies and Goals (Attachment A to Report FND- 021 -03) be adopted. 25. CLARINGTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 2000- 2003 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT THAT Report ADM -05 -03 be received; THAT Council approve the maintenance of the 18 month Dispatcher rate of 73% when promoted to the classification of Probationary Firefighter at 70 %, to ensure no reduction in compensation results from the promotion; and THAT staff be authorized to process the award of August 13, 2003, as outlined in Report ADM -05 -03 and summarized in Attachment #1 and Attachment #2 to Report ADM- 05 -03. Report #1 - 9 - September 8, 2003 26. DELEGATION OF STU PRESTON THAT the delegation of Stu Preston be referred to staff. 27. DELEGATION OF LIBBY RACANSKY THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to staff. 28. "CLOSED" MEETING THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.