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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/2001 " . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee June 4, 2001 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 4, 2001 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councilior P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. 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, Marie Knight Stanley Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-343-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on May 22, 2001 be approved. "CARRIED" PRESENTATION (a) Bin Newell, Manager of Community Planning circulated a copy of her Power Point Presentation pertaining to Smart Growth which addressed the following: . Origin . What is Smart Growth (a vision that promotes and manages growth to sustain a strong economy, strong communities and a healthy environment) 301 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes PRESENTATION CONT'D. DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETING -2- June 4, 2001 . Features of Smart Growth . Proponents of Smart Growth . Local initiatives . Provincial initiatives; and . What next? (a) Fred Horvath and Kathe Groen, Health and Safety Committee pertaining to Report ADMIN-11-01. Fred Horvath elaborated on the seventeen accomplishments of the Corporate Joint Health and Safety Committee for the past year. He also described the six initiatives that the Committee is presently pursuing and made reference to the amendments to the OHFA Regulations for Construction Projects. He noted that this is his last report as Co-chair of the Health and Safety Committee for the past nine years and also noted that Kathe Groen has been Co-chair for six years. Resolution #GPA-344-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:40 a.m. Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following: (a) Sign By-law Amendment Removal Deposit Permit Fees Public notice was placed in local newspapers on or before May 16, 2001. This notice procedure is in compliance with Section 201 (146) of the Municipal Act. Report PD-053-01 - Sign By-law Amendment - the purpose and effect of the changes is: 1. To amend the sign permit fees so that all sign permit applicants pay $30 effective June 12, 2001, increasing in 2002 and 2003; 2. Incorporate a Removal Security Deposit for temporary signs of $250; 3. Exempt Community Service signs from paying fees and deposits; 4. Make the Sign By-law applicable to Ministry of Transportation Corridors; and 302 G.P. & A. Minutes - 3- June 4, 2001 . PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. 5. Reduce the number of temporary signs permitted within a year from four (4) to three (3). No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the subject matter. PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Sign By-law Amendment SBA 2001-01 Resolution #GPA-345-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PD-053-01 be received; THAT the amendment to Sign By-law No. 97-157 as contained in Attachment NO.1 to Report PD-053-01, be approved; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-053-01 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Soil Enrichment Program PLN 33.12 Resolution #GPA-346-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe . THAT Report PD-055-01 be received; THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested not to approve the Amendment to Certificate of Approval No. H150022900500-03 submitted by Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. and Courtice Auto Wreckers Ltd. for a Soil Enrichment Program, as it is premature until the Region of Durham's peer review of the Benefits Study and the Bioaerosol Study of Paper Fibre Slude and "Sound Sorb" have been completed, and the Municipality has had an opportunity to determine whether a hearing is required under the Environmental Protection Acts; THAT, in the event that the Ministry is not willing to wait for the results of the above studies, a hearing under the Environmental Protection Act be held; and THAT a copy of Report PD-055-01 be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, the Region of Durham, the City of Oshawa, the Township of Scugog and Protect the Ridges. "CARRIED" Monitoring Decisions Of the Committee of Adjustment Resolution #GPA-347-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur . THAT Report PD-056-01 be received; and 3D3 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -4 - June 4,2001 PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on May 24, 2001 for applications A2001/005, A2001/024, A2001/026, A2001/028, A2001/030 and A2001/031, and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. "CARRIED" Westside and Resolution #GPA-348-01 Bowmanville Marshes Management Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe Plan PLN 17.2.8 THAT Report PD-057-01 be received; Ontario Heritage Foundation Heritage Community Recognition THAT the consulting firm of Niblett Environmental Associates Inc. be retained to undertake the natural heritage component of the Westside and Bowmanville Marshes Management Plan study for the sum of $36,573.00 (including GST) to be paid from Account 5001-12-X; THAT Section 5.13 of By-law 94-129 be waived for this particular transaction; THAT the By-law attached to Report PD-057-01 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract with Mr. Philip Niblett of Niblett Environmental Associates Inc., on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington, be approved; and THAT Mr. Philip Niblett and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-349-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PD-058-01 be received; THAT the Ontario Heritage Foundation be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington nominates Ms. Phyllis Dewell, Ms. Helen Schmid and Mr. Frank Lockhart for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for their significant contributions to built, cultural and natural heritage respectfully, in the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT Ms. Phyllis Dewell, Ms. Helen Schmid, Mr. Frank Lockhart and the Ontario Heritage Foundation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 304 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- June 4, 2001 PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Municipal Policy for Temporary Crossing Guards Resolution #GPA-350-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of the Addendum to Report PD-029-01 listed under "Unfinished Business" at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-351-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Addendum to Report PD-029-01 be received; THAT Report PD-029-01 be received for information; THAT further to Resolution GPA-435-00, the Policy on Temporary Adult Crossing Guards as per Attachment #2 to Report PD-029-01 be approved; and THAT the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, the Peterborough Northumberland Victoria Clarington Catholic District School Board, the Oshawa and Area Home Builders and the Durham Region Chapter of the Urban Development Institute be so advised. OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS "CARRIED" COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Operation of Pro Shop - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Resolution #GPA-352-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-35-01 be received; THAT the existing contract with Skate Rite Sharpening, Bowmanville, Ontario, for the operation of the Pro Shop at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex be ex1ended until April 30, 2002; THAT the funds received be credited to Account #6400-00068-0000; and 305 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -6 - June 4, 2001 CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Tender CL2001-20 Cash Activity March, 2001 Acceptance of Contracts and Quotations THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-35-01, marked Schedule "B" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be forwarded to Council for approval. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-353-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report TR-36-01 be received; THAT Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $404,075.96 (including G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL 2001-20, be awarded the contract to supply and apply Surface Treatment and to provide for Asphalt and Surface Treatment Pulverizing, to various roads as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds required be provided from the Public Works 2001 Budget Accounts as indicated In the body of Report TR-36-01, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-354-01 Moved by Councillor Ping Ie, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-37-01 be received; THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended March 31, 2001, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-37-01; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of March 2001 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-355-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Report TR-39-01 be received; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Corporate Services or the Director of Finance or their designates be authorized to accept the lowest qualified tender or quotation meeting all terms, conditions and specifications as required by the Municipality during holiday periods for the term of Council; 306 " . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - June 4, 2001 CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Tender CL2001-25 Response to Elective Contribution to Hospital Funding Request ADMINISTRATION Joint Health and Safety Committee THAT the Mayor and Clerk, subject to the above recommendation, be authorized to execute the necessary contracts or agreements; and THAT an information report and any applicable By-laws be presented at the first G.PA Committee meeting foliowing holiday periods summarizing the tender or quotations that have been awarded. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-356-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report TR-40-01 be received; THAT Jack Burgess Plumbing, Bowmanville, Ontario, with bid prices of $38.00 per hour for Journeyman Plumber and $24.00 per hour for Journeyman Plumber's Apprentice be awarded the contract to provide Plumbing Services, as required by the Municipality of Clarington; THAT pending satisfactory pricing and service the contract be extended for a second and third year; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the various Current Budget Accounts. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-357-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-42-01 be received; and THAT Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington does not support the elective funding request for hospital support, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resoiution #GPA-358-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the annual report of the Corporate Joint Health and Safety Committee - Report ADMIN-11-01 be received for information; and THAT Fred Horvath and Kathe Groen be thanked for their years of service on the Committee. "CARRIED" 307 , . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 8- June 4,2001 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-359-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the presentation of Bin Newell pertaining to Smart Growth be received with thanks. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-360-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :25 a.m. . ~}j/t~--- MAYOR . 308