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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
February 19,2001
Minutes ofa meeting of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on
Monday, February 19,2001 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 1. Rowe
Councillor 1. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome
Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with
respect to Report PD-O 19-0 I .
Councillor Rowe indicted that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with
respect to Report WD-04-0 I.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-119-0l
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes ofa regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on February 5, 2001 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton presented Rodney Rozario, Construction Inspector, with a plaque
and congratulated him on winning the Scott McKay Memorial Award - 2000-
for having the highest average of 89.9% in Ontario for the year 2000.
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PRESENT A nONS
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(a) Phil LeSauvage, Ontario Power Generation, Box 4000, Holt Road S.
Bowmanville, Ll C 3Z8 introduced Bill Simmons, who made the following
presentation with the use of an overhead projector:
. Managing Ontario Power Generation's Nuclear Waste safely and
responsibly
. Underwater storage
. Fuel- bundle of energy
. Containers
. Pickering Dry Storage
. Project EA
Curt Johansen, EA Project Manager addressed the following points:
. Responsible Authority
. Thorough approach
. Public consultation process
. Major process steps
. Major steps
He advised that EA approval is anticipated by no later than Spring, 2004.
(b) Peter Guiry, Ontario Fire Marshal's Office - Simplified Risk Assessment-
Fire Prevention circulated a document entitled "Municipality of Clarington
- Emergency Services - Fire Prevention, Public Education and a simplified
Community Fire Risk Analysis". Mr. Guiry made a presentation with the
use of an overhead projector which addressed the following:
. Preparation and Purpose
. Mandated Requirements
. Fire Prevention - comparison of staffmg levels
. Fire Prevention - service delivery options
. Community Risk Assessment
. Sunnnary of deaths and injuries 1996 - 1999
. Fires by property type
. Average Dollar loss per fire
. Fire concerns
. Objectives
. Conclusion
The Office of the Fire Marshal advises that first step in insuring a safe
community is to conduct a Risk Assessment. Clarington Emergency
Services has provided Council with the Fire Marshal's Office regarding
the Fire Prevention Division. In order to look at other areas of the
department, staffwill be required to develop a "Master Fire Plan" to
examine the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall department and
how well it is organized to meet municipality's current and future needs.
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PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D.
(a) Report PD-015-01 - Bob Craig on behalf of 1419345 Ontario Ltd.- the purpose
and effect of the application is to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural
(A) to an appropriate zone that would permit the development of six (6) lots for
single detached dwelling units.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Bob Craig, Sutton Dyuamic Realty Inc. 43 Ontario Street, Bowmanville,
LI C 2S4 was present to answer questions from Members of the Connnittee.
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Rezoning
Application
Applicant: Bob Craig
On behalf of 1419345
Ontario Ltd.
ZBA 2000-028
Rezoning
Application
Applicant: Justinian
Creed
ZBA 2000-012
Resolution #GPA-12l-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PD-015-0l be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the
former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Bob Craig on behalf of 1419345
Ontario Limited be referred back to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding
agency comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-O 15-0 I and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
A letter dated February 16, 200 I from Justinian Scott Creed wherein he
requested that his zoning amendment application be withdrawn and that he be
allowed until June 1,2001 to relocate the animals that he currently houses, was
circulated to Members of the Committee.
Resolution #GPA-122-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-016-0l be received;
THAT the request from Justinian Creed to withdraw his rezoning application
revised, to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of
Newcastle, to pennit an exotic animal facility, be approved;
THAT the request from Justinian Creed to allow him until April 2, 200 I to
relocate the animals he currently houses be approved; and
THAT Justinian Creed be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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DELEGATIONS
PUBLIC MEETING
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(a) Krista Klose, Jungle Cat World, 3667 Concession 6, Orono, LOB IMO
advised that she has a concern with the municipality extending the deadline for Mr.
Creed to move his animals on June 1,2001 because, in her estimation, one month
should be sufficient. She noted that there are two cougars, one wolf, snakes and
birds of prey on the property and circulated photos of the property.
(b) Viola Vanderveen, 86 Tamblyn Road, Orono, LOB IMO requested clarification
on how the municipality can give assurance that Mr. Creed will move the animals
off the property by June 1,2001.
(c) Anne Anderson, 61 Tamblyn Road, Orono, LOB IMO did not wish to address
Members ofthe Committee.
(d) Scott Creed, 150 Tamblyn Road, Orouo, LOB IMO was called but was not
present.
(e) Robert Cochrane, 92 Lownie Court, Bowmanville, LIC 5EI advised that, at the
time of purchasing the property, the plans which were shown to him did not include
a sidewalk and requested that the sidewalk be deleted from the plan. He suggested
that the sidewalk be relocated east of Bndd Lane.
Resolution #GPA-120-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:50 a.m.
Mayor Mutton welcomed Elaine Thomas, Co-op Student with the Statesman at the
meeting.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality ofClarington,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Pnblic
Meeting for the following application:
(a) Rezoning Application
Applicant: Bob Craig on behalf of 1419345 Ontario Ltd.
Part Lot 11, Concession I, Former Township of Clarke
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning application by fIrst
class mail on or before January 31, 2001 to all property owners within 120
metres of the snbject property in accordance with the latest municipal
assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the site prior to
December 8, 2000. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario
Regulation made under the Planning Act.
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February 19,2001
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Monitoring the
Decisions of the
Committee of
Adjustments
Westsidel
Bowmanville Marsh
Wetland Complex
PLN: 17.2.8
Resolution #GPA-123-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-122-01 be amended by adding the following
wording in the last paragraph after the word "Creed":
"and interested parties"
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-122-0l was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #GPA-124-0l
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-O 18-0 I be received; and
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on February I, 2001 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario
Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
"CARRIED"
Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting.
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PD-O 19-0 I; vacated
his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Blue Circle
Canada Inc. referenced in Report PD-019-0lis Councillor Schell's employer.
Resolution #GPA-125-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-019-0l be received;
THAT the Terms of Reference for the WestsidelBowmanville Marsh Wetland
Complex Environmental Management Plan Study, be approved;
THAT Staff be authorized to draw on the funds contained in Reserve
Account 5001-12-X (Westside Marsh Enviromnental Management Plan Stndy)
upon receipt of invoices pertaining to the Study and its implementation from the
Central Lake Ontario Conservation; and
THAT Central Lake Ontario Conservation, Blue Circle Canada Inc., and Port
Darlington Community Association be forwarded a copy of Report PD-O 19-0 I
and a copy of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Row land Court
Subdivision,
Courtice Plan
40M-1893
St. Stephen's
Estates Subdivision
Sidewalks on
Lownie Court
Plan 40M-1977
Confidential
Report
Resolution #GPA-126-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THA Tthe foregoing Resolution #GP A-12S-0 I be amended by adding the following
wording to the fourth paragraph:
"the Ontario Power Generation".
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-12S-0l was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report WD-04-0 I;
vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Rowe and her spouse have a financial interest in the following report.
Resolution #GPA-127-0l
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD-04-0 I be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the fmal works, which include final stage roads and other
related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1893; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-04-0 I, assuming the
streets and blocks within Plans 40M-1893 and IOM-809 as Public Highways.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-128-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report WD-05-01 be received; and
THAT Council authorize the completion of sidewalks on Lownie Court, in
accordance with Report WD-OS-OI, when weather permits.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-129-0l
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report WD-06-0 I be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Monthly Fire
Report for Month
ofJanuary,2001
Resolution #GPA-130-0l
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report FD-02-0 I be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS
Animal Licencing
Services Inc. -
Agreement
Mark Stewart
Resolution #GPA-13l-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report CD-09-0 I be received;
THAT Animal Licencing Services Inc., be given the exclusive rights to sell dog
and cat licences door to door in the Municipality of Cia ring ton for the year 2001
commencing on March 5, 2001 until September 30,2001 and subject to review
by Council at the termination of the agreement;
THAT, subject to WSIB approval, the Agreement be executed by the Mayor and
Municipal Clerk and the authorizing By-law be forwarded to Council for
approval; and
THAT Mark Stewart, Animal Licencing Services Inc., be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion ofthe meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
Durham Purchasing
Co-operative Supplierl
Contractor Information
Night
Resolution #GPA-132-0l
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report TR-06-0 I be received;
THAT participation by the Municipality of Clarington Purchasing Division in
the Durham Purchasing Co-operative SupplierlContractor Information Night be
endorsed; and
THAT the required funds in an approximate amount of $600.00 be drawn from
the Purchasing Division's current operating budget.
"CARRJED"
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CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
Quotation Q2000-4,
Supply of
Concession
Beverages
Request to exempt
Clarington Branch
178 of Royal
Canadian Legion from
Property taxes
Cash Activity
Report - December,
2000
Resolution #GP A-133-0 I
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report TR-07-0l be received;
THAT Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario, be awarded the contract to
supply concession beverages on an "as required" basis for the period
February 1,2001 to August 31, 2005, based on the unit prices submitted;
THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-07-01, as Schedule "A" be forwarded
to Council for approval; and
THAT the funds required be drawn from the Community Services respective
years current operation budgets.
"CARRJED"
Resolution #GPA-134-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report TR-08-01 be received;
THAT an exemption of local property taxes on the property in Clarington owned
by the Clarington Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion, pursuant to
Section 207 (62) of the Municipal Act commencing in 2001 be authorized;
THAT Staff request to the Region of Durham that the Regional portion of
property taxes be exempted pursuantto Regional Report #2001-F-16
commencing in 200 I; and
THAT a request be sent to the Province for exemption of the Education portion
of property taxes for this property.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-I 3 5-0 I
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report TR-09-01 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (I) of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasn,er reports the cash position of the
Municipality of Clarington for the month ended December 31, 2000, is as shown
on the schednle attached to Report TR-09-01; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of December, 2000 be
confIrmed.
"CARRIED
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ADMINISTRA nON
Clarington
Board of Trade
Municipal
Performance
Measurement Programs
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ontario Power
Generation
Ontario Fire
Marshal's
Office
OTHER BUSINESS
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Resolution #GPA-136-0l
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report ADMIN-OI-OI be received;
THAT approval be granted to the Clarington Board of Trade for the continuation
of the function of economic development at an annual payment of$75,000
ending on December 31, 2003; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer bring forth an amendment to the
existing agreement to incorporate the extension, and that the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to execute the amendment to the Agreement.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-137-0l
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report ADMIN-04-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-138-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the presentation made by the Ontario Power Generation be received with
thanks.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-139-0l
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the presentation regarding the Simplified Risk Assessment - Fire
Prevention made by Peter Guiry, Ontario Fire Marshal's Office be received and
referred to stafffor review and fmdings and report back with a complete
business plan in a timely fashion.
"CARRIED"
There were no items listed under this section of the agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #GPA-140-0l
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at II :35 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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