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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
March 26, 2001
Minules of a meeting of the General
Purpose and Adminislration Committee
held on Monday, March 26, 2001 at
9:30 a.m., in Ihe Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Ping Ie
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Direclor of Community Services, J. Caruana (unliI12:00 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighlon (until 12:00 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome (until 12:00 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (until 12:00 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Deputy Clerk, Marie Knighl Stanley
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interesl stated at Ihis meeling.
MINUTES
Resolulion #GPA-163-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Ihe minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Adminislration Committee held on March 5, 2001 be approved.
"CARRIED"
PRESENTATION
(a) Dominic Iafrate, Site Vice President, Gene Preston, Chief Nuclear Officer
and Phil LeSauvage, Public Affairs Manager, Ontario Power Generalion
Station made a presenlation demonslrating Darlington Nuclear Performance
in 2000. An information package was circulated and an overhead
presentation was made which addressed Ihe following:
presenlation outline
2000 report card
nuclear performance index
growIh capability factor
reactor trip rale
low and inlermediate level radioactive waste
industrial safely accident rate
collective radialion exposure
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PRESENTATION CONT'D.
DELEGATION
PUBLIC MEETING
levels 1 and 2 - reportable events
sleam door evenls
dose to public
category a/b spills
net electrical general ion
accomplishments
MISA
fire protection
Darlington Learning Centre
community
major activities for 2001
dry fuel storage
summary
(a) Barry Maher, 84 Lownie Court, Bowmanville, L 1 C 5E1 addressed
Council with respect to the Addendum to Report WD-05-01.
Mr. Maher advised that the preference of the residents is to be wilhout a
sidewalk but, if sidewalks must be inslalled, Ihey should be constructed as
shown on the original plan, which is around the court and not through it.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of
Claringlon, through its General Purpose and Adminislration Committee,
is holding a Public Meeting for the following application:
(a) Rezoning Applicalion
Applicant 1138337 Ontario Limited (Kaitlin)
Port of Newcastle, Lots 28/29, B, F. Concession,
Former Township of Clarke -1138337 Onlario Limiled (Kaitlin)
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning applicalion
by first class mail on or before February 23, 2001 to all property owners
within 120 metres of Ihe subject property in accordance wilh the latest
municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on
the sites prior to February 23, 2001. This notice procedure is in
compliance with Ontario Regulalion made under the Pianning Act
(a) Report PD-026-01 - 1138337 Ontario Limited (Kaitlin) - the
purpose and effect of the application is to:
i) Rezone Block "A" from "Holding - Urban Residenlial
Exception ((H)R4-18)" to an appropriate zone to permit
Ihe development of 40 townhouse units;
ii)
Rezone Block "B" from "Holding - Urban Residential
Exception ((H)R4-19)" to an appropriate zone to allow
the development of 12 townhouses in addition to other
uses permitted in the R4-19 Zone;
iii) Rezone Block "C" from "Holding - General commercial
exception ((H)C1-23)" to an appropriate zone 10 permit
the development of 12 townhouses in addilion to other
uses permitled in the C1-23 Zone. 3 rQ 2
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PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D.
The following individuals advised that they had not received nolification
by mail:
Candace Parsons, 75 Beacham Court, Newcastle, L1 B 1 N1
Chris Muscat, 7 Waterview Lane, Newcastle,
Dave Pallerson, 93 Carveth Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N4
Samuel Jones, 35 Carveth Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N4
Douglas Badgers, 48 Carveth Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N4 requested
thai, since this is a small community, all residents be advised of a public
meeling.
Rick Law, 208 Shipway Avenue, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 M9 circulaled a
pelilion of persons opposed 10 this projecI and advised that residents
were not told when Ihey purchased their home that the plan of
subdivision conlained lownhouses, condominiums or apartments. He
see ked clarification on how ownership or renlal of a unit is affected by
the zoning of Ihe land.
Samuel Jones, 35 Carveth Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N4 noled thai, at
the time of purchasing his home, he asked Ihe agent on the site if
townhouses or condominiums were included in Ihe plan of subdivision
and was advised that they were not. Had he known this information, he
would not have purchased property at this location.
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Anita Ray, 70 Carveth Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N4 advised that she
gave up her business in Toronlo to move 10 a small, friendly community
and advised that she has losl faith in the builder. She concurred with the
comments made by previous speakers. She expressed concerns
pertaining to increased traffic and apartment renlals being allowed in this
subdivision.
Michael Hoos, 45 Carveth Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N4 fears that he
will lose his beautiful view and concurred wilh the previous speakers.
Dave Pallerson, 93 Carveth Cres., Newcastle, L 1 B 1 N4 referred to his
correspondence dated March 23, 2001 to the Municipality wherein he
and his spouse expressed concerns pertaining to their dissatisfaction
and quality of their new home. He advised that some of the informalion
given by the builder was erroneous and that the developer has not lived
up to his promises.
Mary Beth Gibbon, 45 Port of Newcastle Drive, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 M8
expressed objection to this developmenl on the basis that the
perspective purchases were not fully informed of future development and
were told Ihat a golf course would be developed, not a putting green.
No one spoke in support of Ihe application.
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Kelvin Whalen, The Kaillin Group, 1029 McNicolI Avenue,
Scarborough, M1W 3W6 advised that there will be no rentals
conslructed on this site. He noled Ihat Ihe map which was displayed at
the sales pavilion reflected Ihat there would be future residential
development. He advised Ihat the condominium buildings will be no
more than three stories.
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PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Rezoning Appl.
1138337 Ontario
Ltd. (Kaitlin)
ZBA 2001-005
Proposed Rogers
AT&T Tele-
Communications
Tower
PLN 4.2
Resolution #GPA-164-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PD-026-01 be received;
THAT the rezoning application as submitted by Kelvin Whalen on behalf
of 1138337 Ontario Inc. (The Kaitlin Group), be referred back to Slaff for
further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending
receipt of all outstanding comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-026-01 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-165-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the committee recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m.
Resolution #GPA-166-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PD-027-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Monitoring of Resolution #GPA-167-01
The Decisions of
Comm. of Adustment Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Mutton
Meeting of
March 15, 2001 THAT Report PD-028-01 be received; and
Municipal Policy for
Temporary Crossing
Guards
CG1.5
THAT Council concur with Ihe decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
made on March 15, 2001 for applications A2001/012 to A2001/015
inclusive, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario
Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-168-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PD-029-01 be received; and
THAT Report PD-029-01 be referred back to staff.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Relocalion of
Crossing Guard
CG1.5
Confidential
Report
Cedarbrooke
Subdivision
40M-1876
Fieldstone
Subdivision
40M-1902
Resolution #GPA-169-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mullon
THAT Report PD-030-01 be received;
THAT the Adult Crossing Guard at Ihe Liberty StreeVConcession Street
intersection be relocated to the Mearns AvenuelSoper Creek Drive
intersection; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-030-01 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-170-01
Moved by Mayor Mullon, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Confidential Report WD-08-01 be referred to the end of Ihe
agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeling.
"CARRIED"
Resolulion #GPA-171-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report WD-11-01 be received;
THAT the Direclor of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceplance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and
other related Works, conslructed within Plan 40M-1876; and
THAT the by-laws allached to Report WD-11-01, assuming certain
streets within Plan 40M-1876 as Public Highways be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-172-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report WD-12-01 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for Ihe Final Works, which include final stage roads and
other relaled Works, construcled wilhin Plan 40M-1902; and
THAT the by-laws attached to Report WD-12-01, assuming certain
streets and blocks within Plan 40M-1902 as Public Highways be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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PLANING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Monthly Report
On Building Permit
Activity for
February, 2001
Resolution #GPA-173-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Mutton
THAT Report WD-13-01 be received for informalion.
"CARRIED"
Provisions of Resolution #GPA-174-01
Architeclural Services
Glass Court Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
Neighbourhood Park
St. Stephens
Eslates
Sidewalks on
Lownie Court
40M-1977
THAT Report WD-14-01 be received;
THAT Ihe firm of Henry Kortekaas and Associates be relained to furnish
landscape architectural services for the detailed design, tender
preparation and contract administration for the construction of Ihe Glass
Court Park in the Graham Neighbourhood, Newcastle Village; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Archilectural
Agreement with Henry Kortekaas and Associales.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-175-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Addendum to Report WD-05-01 be received;
THAT the completion of sidewalks on Lownie Court be approved as per
the original plan, when the weather permits; and
THAT residents Robert and Darlene Cochrane and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Monthly Fire
Report - February,
2001
Resolution #GPA-176-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report FD-04-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS
Ontario Summer
Games 2000 -
Final Report
Race Against
Drugs Program
Exceptionally
Challenged Swim
SuperBuild Sports
Culture & Tourism
Partnerships
Initiative
Update Parking
Equipment
Resolution #GPA-177-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CS-04-01 be received; and
THAT the Municipalily's share of the Ontario Summer Games 2000
addilional expenses in the amount of $15,144.98, to be funded from the
Unclassified Administration Contingency Account #7007-X-0298, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-178-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CS-07-01 be received; and
THAT the Community Services Department's role as an active partner in
this valuable program by hosting the "Racing Against Drugs" Program al
the Garnet B. Rickard Complex, June 12 - 14, 2001 be endorsed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-179-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CS-08-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resoiution #GPA-180-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CS-09-01 be received for informalion.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-181-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Mutton
THAT Report CD-12-01 be received; and
THAT Ihe cost of upgrading the Division and Church Street lots central
meters be approved in the amount of $1 ,600 wilh the funds being drawn
from the Parking Reserve Accounl #111 0-162-X.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Parking Enforcement
Report for the Month
Of January, 2001
Parking Enforcement
Report for the Month
Of February, 2001
Overnight Parking
Status Report of
Oulstanding By-law
Enforcement
Animal Services
Monthly Report for
Monlh of February,
2001
Resolution #GPA-182-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CD-13-01 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-13-01 be forwarded to the Bowmanville
Business Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-183-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CD-14-01 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-14-01 be forwarded to the Bowmanville
Business Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-184-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CD-15-01 be received; and
THAT staff be authorized to enforce the provisions of the Traffic
By-law as they relale to overnight parking.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-185-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report CD-16-01 be received for inforrnalion.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-186-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-17-01 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-17-01 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of
Canada and 10 the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
Pet Postings
Web site
Firearms By-law
Parking Allocation
On Silver Street
Lol
Resolution #GPA-187-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CD-18-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-188-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Mayor Mullon
THAT Report CD-19-01 be received;
THAT the Firearms By-law 92-91 be repealed;
THAT the By-law allached 10 Report CD-19-01 be forwarded to Councii
for approval; and
THAT Sharon Steele, Penny Englebert and Debbie Armstrong be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRiED"
Resolution #GPA-189-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-20-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
Mayor Mullon chaired this portion of the meeting.
Lease
Agreement
Schleiss Dev. Co.
Silver Street
Parking
Resolution #GPA-190-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report TR-15-01 be received; and
THATIhe by-law allached as Schedule "A" to ReportTR-15-01 be
forwarded to Council for approval, authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to
execute a lease agreement wilh Schleiss Development Company Ltd.
"CARRIED"
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CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS CONTD.
CL2001-7
2 Cab and Chassis
CL2001-10
24x4
Pick up
ADMINISTRATION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #GPA-191-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-16-01 be received;
THAT J. E. Quantrill Chev aids Cadillac Ltd., Port Hope, Ontario, wilh a
total bid in the amount of $71 ,449.50 (including taxes), being the lowesl
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of
Tender CL2001-7, be awarded the contracl to supply Two (2) Cab and
Chassis, 15,000 G.V.w., as required by the Municipality of Claringlon,
Department of Public Works; and
THAT the funds be provided from the 2001 Public Works Equipment
Reserve Account #2900-00010-0000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-192-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report TR-17-01 be received;
THAT J. E. Quanlrill Chev aids Cadillac Ltd., Port Hope, Ontario, with a
total bid in the amount of $53,801.60 (including taxes), being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, condilions and specifications of
Tender CL2001-1 0, be awarded the contract to supply Two (2) only 4 X 4
Pick-up Trucks, as required by the Municipality of Clarington,
Department of Public Works; and
THAT the funds be provided from the 2001 Public Works Equipment
Reserve Accounl #2900-00010-0000.
"CARRIED"
There were no reports considered under this seclion of the agenda.
Resoiution #GPA-193-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Ihe presentation of the Ontario Power Generation - Darlington
Nuclear Performance in 2000 be acknowledged wilh thanks.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-194-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Clerk's Department invesligate and report on a method to
allow tor individuals to address the Council on issues which are included
on the Council Agenda if they have missed the delegation deadline
stipulated in the Council Ruies of Procedures.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-195-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe
WHEREAS the Officers of our Animal Services Department are
hampered in their ability to perform their duties by nol having the
appropriate legal protection; and
WHEREAS such legal prolection is offered to Humane Society Officers
through the advised Slatutes of Ontario, Chapter 0.36, Sections 11 - 19,
Ontario Society for the Prevention to the Cruelty of Animals Act; and
WHEREAS our animal Services Officers are working towards the same
goals and offering the same services, protection and sheller for animals
as is the Humane Society;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Legislature be
asked to extend the legal protection offered by the aforementioned
Slalules to our Municipal Animal Services Officers in Clarington and in
the rest of the Province.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-196-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidenlial Report
WD-08-01 related to a property matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-197-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken allhe "closed" meeting be ralified.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-198-01
March 26, 2001
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m.
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