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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2001 -c . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARJNGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee January 22, 2001 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, Jannary 22, 2001 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor 1. Schell Councillor C. Trim Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Community Services, 1. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley . Mayor Mutton chaired this portion ofthe meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-079-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the minntes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on January 8, 2001 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Cia ring ton, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following application: (a) Rezoning Application - Part Lot 26, Concession I, Former Village of Newcaslle -1138337 Ontario Limited . 301 G.P. & A. Minutes . - 2- January 22, 200 I PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. The Clerk's Department prepared and the Planning Department hand-delivered public notice for the rezoning application on December 20, 2000 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the site prior to December 22, 2000. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. (a) Report PD-006-01 - 1138337 Ontario Limited.- the purpose and effect is to permit two single detached dwelling units, instead of the 2 sets of semi-detached dwelling units. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Kelvin Whalen, c/o The Kaitlin Group Limited, 1029 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough, M1W 3W6 appeared on behalf of the applicant. He noted concurrence with the recommendations contained in Report PD-006-0 I and was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Rezoning Application Applicant: 1138337 Ontario Limited ZBA 2000-030 . Monitoring of The Decisions of Comm. of Adustment Meeting of Jannary 4, 200 I . Resolution #GPA-080-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PD-006-0 1 be received; THAT the rezoning application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by 1138337 Ontario inc., be approved; THA Tthe amending By-law attached to Report PD-006-0l be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-006-01 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-006-0 1 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-081-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PD-008-0 1 be received; and THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on January 4, 2001 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. "CARRIED" 302 G.P. & A. Minutes - 3- January 22, 2001 . PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. Resolution #GPA-082-0I Courtice Highway NO.2 CorridorlMain Central Area Study Monthly Report On Building Permit Activity for December, 2000 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PD-009-0 I received; THAT Council endorse the proposal to extend the study area beyond Special Policy Area "F" to Townline Road to the west and Hancock Road to the east; THAT Councillor Jim Schell, Chair of Planning and Engineering and Regional Councillor be appointed to the Study Committee; and THAT Staff be authorized to appoint two property owners, one from the Hancock area and the other from the Townline area, to the Study Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-083-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report WD-O 1-0 I received for information. . OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS "CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS Municipal Grant Process 2000 Aquatics Program Summary . Resolution #GPA-084-0l Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CS-OI-OI be received; and THAT the Municipal Grant Policy (Attachment #1 to Report CS-Ol-Ol) be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-085-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CS-02-0 I be received for information. "CARRIED" 303 G.P. & A. Minutes -4 - January 22, 200 I ~' COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. . Provincial Government Resolution #GPA-086-0l Superbuild Infrastructure Grant Program Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CS-03-0 I be received; and WHEREAS the Conncil of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (the "Municipality") has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP") initiative Round I Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"); AND WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirements as set out in the Guidebook and intends to submit a letter of intent for qualifying the "Municipality's project" (the "Project") for funding under Round I of the SCTP initiative; AND WHEREAS Conncil advises that the Region of Durham is responsible for the Municipality of Clarington's compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459100 made August 9, 2000 ("DRWPR"), and that the Region of Durham be requested to confirm its compliance; AND WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality; . AND WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects affecting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities; AND WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the understanding that the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project application for funding under Round I of the SCTP initiative; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby resolves that Staff is directed to submit a letter of intent to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting the qualification of the Project for funding under Round I of the SCTP initiative; THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any necessary documents with respect to this application; THAT Staff report back to Council at the appropriate time; and THAT a copy of Report CS-03-0 I be forwarded to the Library Board. "CARRIED" Animal Services Monthly Report for Month of December, 2000 Resolution #GPA-087-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson . THAT Report CD-05-0l be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-05-01 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. CARRIED" 304 G.P. & A. Minutes . - 5 - January 22, 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. Resolution #GPA-088-01 Parking Enforcement Report for Month of December, 2000 Appointment By-law Enforcement Officer Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report CD-06-01 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-06-0 I be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-089-0l Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THA T Report CD-07-0l be received; and THAT Tracy Yuzwa be appointed as a By-law Enforcement Officer. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS . Cash Activity Report for November, 2000 RFP 2000-9 Supply of Benches Planters and Trash Receptacles . Resolution #GPA-090-0l Moved by Conncillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report TR -01-0 I be received; THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (I) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended November 30, 2000, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-OI-OI; and THAT Part "A" ofthe expenditures for the month of November, 2000 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-091-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report TR-02-01 be received; THAT Illumination Design Group (IDG), Newmarket, Ontario, with a total bid price of $33,292.50 (including delivery and taxes), be awarded the contract to supply benches, planters and trash receptacles, as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the fnnds expended be drawn from the Ontario Main Street Program acconnt #7730-3-X, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" 305 G.P. & A. Minutes -' - 6- January 22, 200 I . CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Resolution #GPA-092-01 Traffic Lights Holt Road and Highway #2 ADMINlSTRATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS . Continuous Waterfront Trail . Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report TR-03-01 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the Region of Durham to install traffic lights, including infrastructure requirements, at the intersection of Highway #2 and Holt Road; and THAT the Region of Durham be requested to access the Station "A" Clarington/Region Reserve Fund to fund the project, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GP A-093-0 I Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington ("the Municipality") has received and considered the Government of Ontario Superbuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative Round I Application Guidebook; AND WHEREAS the Council has resolved to submit a letter of Intent to the Ontario Superbuild Corporation respecting qnalification for funding of certain projects under Round I of the SCTP initiative; AND WHEREAS Council has been an active partner with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in achieving the vision of a continuous waterfront trail; AND WHEREAS Council supports the initiatives of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, and has adopted the nine principles for Clarington's waterfront, which is clean, green, connected, open, accessible, useable, diverse, affordable and attractive; AND WHEREAS the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is seeking partners in their submission to the Ontario Superbuild Fund for projects along the Waterfront Greenway; AND WHEREAS Council has undertaken several land acquisition initiatives and developed concept plans for waterfront lands and linking valleylands; 3D6 G.P. & A. Minutes -' -7 - January 22, 2001 . OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D. Volunteer Recognition . Installation of Public Washrooms ADJOURNMENT . NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality ofClarington advise the Waterfront Regeneration Trust of its intent to partner with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in its submission for funding for projects within the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, the Bowmanville boat launch waterfront area and the adjoining Bowmanville Creek Valley; and THAT staff be authorized to develop detailed project proposals and any other steps necessary for submission of the projects for consideration, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-094-0l Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle WHEREAS the year 2001 is proclaimed as "The International Year of the Volunteer"; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington traditionally holds its Volunteer Recognition Night during the second year of the three-year Council term, ie, 2002; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Volunteer Recognition Night for this term of Council be scheduled in 2001 to coincide with "The International Year of the Volunteer"; and THAT the appropriate funds be included in the 200 I Current Budget. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-095-0l Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT staff be directed to undertake a thorough and detailed stndy and report on the costs and recommendations associated with the installation of public washrooms across the Municipality. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-096-0l Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:15 a.m. "CARRIED" ~"l/I~ 1!rj~"'7~ 3D7 MAYOR