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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/2001 . . . 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 301 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 2- March 26, 2001 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 G.P. & A. Minutes - 3- March 26, 2001 . 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. . 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. . 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. -, .'..-" )JJ . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -4- March 26, 2001 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" 304 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- March 26, 2001 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" 305 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- March 26, 2001 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. 306 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - March 26, 2001 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" 307 . . . G.P. & A. Minntes - 8- March 26, 2001 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" 308 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 9- March 26, 2001 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" 309 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -10- March 26, 2001 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" 310 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes OTHER BUSINESS -ll- March 26, 2001 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" 311 . . . , G.P. & A. Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 12- Resolution #GPA-198-01 March 26, 2001 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m. ;J /,l'r, ~' -:\MAYOR -- ...' .. ; ..... ./A. / ...'- ~~:~~ ~LERK 312