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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/2001 . , . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee June 18, 2001 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 18, 2001 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Counciilor 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 Treasurer, M. Marano Manager of Community Planning, B. Newell Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the rneeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-361-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on June 4,2001 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton advised Members of Committee that Report WD-31-01 has been withdrawn from the agenda. Joe Caruana, Director of Community Services introduced Erica Badley who has accepted the temporary position of Program Coordinator and Robert Thomson, Fitness Coordinator. PRESENTATION (a) Dale Leadbeater, Gartner Lee Limited, 140 Renfrew Drive Suite 102, Markham, L3R 6B3 presented the Foster Creek Subwatershed Study. The two goals of the Study were to provide an understanding of how the subwatershed functions and how the stream will respond to urban development within its drainage area and identify and protect a viable greenland system on the landscape. 301 . ., . G.P. & A. Minutes PRESENTATION CONT'D. DELEGATIONS (b) (c) -2 - June 18,2001 The Foster Creek Subwatershed arises in an extensive marsh and swamp wetland in Concession 3 and flows south through Newcastle Village. South of Highway 401 in the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area the creek flows into Wilmot Creek which in turn discharges into a Wilmot River mouth wetland on the Lake Ontario shoreline. The Subwatershed covers 981 acres and is tucked between the Wilmot Creek on the west and the Graham Creek watershed on the east. The Plan represents a compromise between development and the preservation of Natural Heritage features. The Plan identifies the following: . Lands that should be protected as part of a greenland system . Development criteria that should be used in the design of future urban developments . Conservation and management practices that address existing impacts from land use activities . Projects and programs to address specific problems in the subwatershed (b) Ronji Borooah, Markson Borooah Hodgson Architects, 161 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 600, Toronto, M4P 1J5 presented the Courtice Highway 2 Corridor and Main Central Area Study to Members of Committee. Through a series of public meetings and workshops, interim reports and community newsletters, a landuse plan has been developed based on achieving a balance between the Municipal Official Plan, the Regional Official Plan and interests of landowners and businesses as in the area. Mr. Borooah outlined the urban design guideline, streetscape and new development envisioned for the area. The net cost for the screetscape improvement, including new sanitary lines, water lines, signal lights and burying of hydro lines is approximately $4.1 million. Mr. Borooah is recommending that the study be referred back to staff for review and consideration in development of a secondary plan for the Courtice Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area. (a) Frank Feldman, 7 Director Court, #104, Woodbridge, L4L 4S5 advised prior to the meeting that he would not be addressing Committee. Debbie Clarke, Valiant Property Management, 177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor, Oshawa, L1 G 352 introduced Rick Merrill, Urban Design Architect to address Report PD-062-01 on her behalf. Mr. Merrill requested that a great deal of flexibility be built into the secondary plan for the Courtice Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area in order to allow landowners to respond to changing market needs and strategies in the future. Derek Baird, 1603 Highway 2, Courtice, L 1E 2R9 addressed Committee with respect to Report PD-062-01. Mr. Baird indicated that he is the owner of property south of Highway 2 between Sandringham Drive and the motel. His property is being recognized as being medium density residential and he is concerned that his office, which is located in the area, may need to be relocated. He is requesting some flexibility be incorporated into the 20 year timeframe which the Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area study will cover. 302 . ., . G.P _ & A. Minutes - 3- June 18,2001 DELEGATIONS CONT'D. (d) Jack Dougan, 40 King Street W., Suite 4400, Toronto, M5H 2Y4 addressed Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-064-01. Mr. Dougan indicated that Manheim Auto Auction is planning to expand and have purchased 14 acres from Mary and Milton Arnold to allow for additional parking to the south of their building. (e) Glenn Genge, D. G. Biddle & Associates Ltd., 96 King Street East, Oshawa, L 1 H 1 B6 addressed Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-067-01. Mr. Genge indicated that this subdivision has undergone extensive environmental review, has been reduced from 20 lots to 15, and complies with the Official Plan. (I) Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L1E 2M1 requested that the Committee ensures the protection of Hancock and other neighbourhoods as was done for the Primrose Subdivision wetland in Courtice North. She indicated that this could be accompiished in six ways: . The wetlands in the Hancock neighbourhood be identified in the zoning by-law as EP areas on plate A39 Ensure that all requirements are carried out and that they are submitted to the Planning and Works Department, CLOCA and Ministry of Natural Resources by the developer and that new studies be compared with previous ones and all procedures done in cooperation with citizens Stronger Official Plan policies regarding setbacks from natural featu res Stronger Municipal Tree Preservation By-law and implementation of Municipal Top Soil Protection Ensure that the appropriate agencies require absolute assurance that the future planned sewage trunk coming though Courtice Road does not divert natural water flow in the system Require a Federal Environmental Assessment on the 401/407 Freeway link Hancock and Nash Roads be maintained regularly for the safety of its residents . . . . . . Resolution #GPA-362-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:54 a.m. Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETINGS 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 applications: 3'J3 . t . G.P. & A. Minutes -4 - June 18,2001 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. (a) Rezoning Application Applicant: Gertrude Tomina (b) Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Brent Pearce The Clerk's Department sent public notice for all rezoning applications by first class mail on or before May 18, 2001 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 sites prior to May 18, 2001. This notice procedure is in compliance to Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. (a) Report PD-059-01 - Rezoning Application - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the conversion of the existing temporary driving range to a permanent driving range. Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L1 E 2L1 indicated that she is not in opposition to the application but questioned whether the Ministry of Transportation has confirmed if this development is in the area of the 407 link. No one spoke in support of the application. Marko Tomina, 2735 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M2 advised that the driving range has been permitted on a temporary basis but he is now appiying for a permanent rezoning as the Ministry of Transportation has indicated that they do not require this land for the 407 link. (b) Report PD-060-01 - Zoning By-law Amendment - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the construction of an apartment-in-house. No one spoke in objection to the subject application. Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M1 indicated her support for the application but questioned what watercourse work would be undertaken to preserve the pond on the property. The applicant was present but did not wish to address Committee. PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Rezoning Application Application Applicant: Gertrude Tomina ZBA 2001-014 Resolution #GPA-363-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PD-059-01 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Marko Tomina be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-059-01 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. ('."~ARRIED" Jp . t . G.P. & A. Minutes -5 - June 18,2001 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Rezoning Application Applicant: Brent Pearce ZBA2001-012 Foster Creek Subwatershed Study Courtice Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area Study PLN 12.5 Resolution #GPA-364-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-060-01 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Brent Pearce to permit the construction of an apartment in-house be approved and that the appropriate by-law be passed; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PD-060-01; and THAT all Interested parties listed in Report PD-060-01 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-365-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PD-061-01 be received; THAT the Foster Creek Subwalershed Planning Study be received in principle; THAT Staff be authorized to initiate an amendment to the Clarington Official Plan to implement the recommendations of the Foster Creek Subwatershed Planning Study related to the greenlands system; THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to undertake a formal wetland evaluation of the Foster Creek headwater wetland; and THAT a copy of Report PD-061-01 and Council's resolution be forwarded to all delegations and the interested parties indicated at the end of Report PD-061-01. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-366-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PD-062-01 be received; THAT the Courtice Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area Study be received; THAT the Courtice Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area Study be referred back to staff of the Planning and Development and Public Works Departments for review; THAT staff be authorized to prepare a Secondary Plan for the Courtice Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area using the information contained in the Courtice Highway 2 Corridor/Main Central Area Study as appropriate; 315, ."" . - e G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- June IS, 2001 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT staff be authorized to advertise for a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider a proposal to amend the Clarington Official Plan and incorporate the Secondary Plan; and THAT the Study be forwarded to the Region of Durham for their consideration. "CARRIED" Rezoning Appl. Resolution #GPA-367-01 Applicant: TSC Stores ZBA 2000-002 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur SPA 2000-001 Rezoning Appl. Applicant: Mary and Milton Arnold ZBA 2001-015 and SPA 2001-025 Proposed Street Name Change 911 Emergency Telephone System PLN 25.1 .23 to 25.1.38 THAT Report PD-063-01 be received; THAT the rezoning application ZBA 99-036 to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, as submitted by Norlon Builders (London) Limited on behalf of TSC Stores Limited, to permit the development of 2,345 m2 of retail warehouse and a 515 m2 catalogue sales outlet, be approved as shown on Attachment 4 to Report PD-063-01 and that the appropriate by-law be passed; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PD-063-01; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-063-01 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-368-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PD-064-01 be received; THAT the request for the removal of "Holding (H)" symbol with respect to site plan application ZBA 01-015 be approved; THAT a copy of Report PD-064-01 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-064-01 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-369-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PD-065-01 be received; THAT Staff be authorized to hold Public Information Sessions as outlined in Section 2.4 of Report PD-065-01; 306 - e e G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - June 18,2001 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. 2000 Residential Development Activity Report Rezoning Appl. Applicant: 1249981 Ontario Limited ZBA99-013 & 18T -99007 THAT Staff be authorized to take appropriate actions under Section 210 of the Municipal Act, to advertise and hold Public Meetings for proposed street name changes that emerge as "preferred" through the Public Information Sessions; THAT the landowners fronting onto the affected streets be provided notice through direct mail circulation; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-370-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-369-01 be amended by adding the following new second paragraph: "THAT the locality prefix concept be included as a preferred approach to the street name changes for public input and that staff review technological advances with the 911 Board and Mr. Ian Wilson, Durham Regional Police Service Communications Supervisor;" "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-369-01 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA-371-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Report PD-066-01 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-372-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PD-067-01 be received; THAT the Environmental Impact Report submitted by Gartner Lee Limited and dated June 5, 2000 (Attachment 1 to Report PD-067-01) be received; THAT no further public meetings on this application be held as the proposed changes to the application for plan of subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment are deemed to be minor in nature; 3."1] '-, '.J ,;' t e e G.P. & A. Minutes - 8 - June 18,2001 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT the draft plan of subdivision application 18T-99007 filed by D. G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of 1249981 Ontario Limited be recommended for approval to Durham Region Planning Department subject to the conditions contained in Attachment #5 to Report PD-067-01; THAT the rezoning application ZBA 99-013 submitted by D. G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of 1249981 Ontario Lirnited be approved and that the amending by-law attached to Report PD-067-01 be forwarded to Council for adoption; THAT a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval at such time as the conditions of draft approval have been satisfied; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-067-01 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRiED" Resolution #GPA-373-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Confidential Report PD-068-01 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-374-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report WD-27-01 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-375-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report WD-28-01 be received; THAT the requests for all-way stops at the following intersections be approved: . Church Street and Division Street . Temperance Street and Wellington Street; THAT the requests for all-way stops at the following intersections be referred back to staff for further review: . Church Street and Ontario Street Division Street and Wellington Street; Confidential Report Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for May, 2001 All-way Stop Requests . THAT staff be instructed to review the four-way stop at George Street and Church Street; 388 e . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 9- June 18,2001 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Close and Convey Andrew Street Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Rundle Plan 40R-XXXX THAT one metered parking space on Temperance Street, south of Wellington Street, be removed to improve visibility; and THAT staff continue to monitor the intersections for volumes, motor vehicle collisions, sight triangle obstructions or other safety concerns. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-376-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report WD-30-01 be received; THAT Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX (shown on the Key Map - Attachmenf NO.1 to Report WD-30-01), being part of the unopened road allowance known as Andrew Street in Lot 28, Concession 2, Former Township of Clarke, be declared to be surplus property and the appropriate by-law be passed; THAT Staff be authorized to advertise a public hearing required by the Municipal Act to stop-up and close and authorize conveyance of part of the unopened portion of the road allowance known as Andrew Street to Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Rundle; THAT the total selling price of the surplus lands (Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX) be established at $1 ,700.00 plus all costs associated with the transaction; THAT, if following the public hearing, Council approves the by-law to stop-up and close and convey Part 1 , Plan 40R-XXXX, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to complete the transaction; THAT the Clerk obtain written approval of the by-law to close and convey Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX, by registered mail, from the Region of Durham; and THAT Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rundle be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-377-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Committee recess to 1 :00 p.m. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 1 :00 p.m. Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. 3.0'0 .,oJ 7/ e . . G.P. & A. Minutes -10 - June 18, 2001 OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Report on Vandalism Rental Fee for Court Room at 132 Church Street Train Whistling And Flat Spots Resolution #GPA-378-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report WD-29-01 be received for information. "CARRIED" Report WD-31-01 was withdrawn from the agenda. Resolution #GPA-379-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report WD-32-01 be received; THAT a fee of $25.00 per night for Court Room One be established as of September 1, 2001 for non-profit community groups and associations; THAT for all other rentals a fee of $35.00 per night be established as of September 1, 2001; and THAT additional costs will be assessed if cleanup and set up are required. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER iN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-380-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-379-01 be amended by changing the implementation date to January 1, 2002 and adding the following thereto: "and that notice be given to all users prior to the implementation date" "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-379-01 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA-381-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report WD-33-01 be received; THAT in the interest of public safety, and liability concerns, the Municipality not proceed with an anti-whistling by-law as a means of reducing "nuisance noise"; THAT staff not proceed with a formal request and pay subsequent inspection costs of approximately $400.00 to the rail authority to consider an anti-whistling policy at the Scugog Street, Bowmanville crossing; 310 - . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 11 - June 18,2001 OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. Cemetery Rates Open Air Fires THAT staff not proceed with a formal request(s) and pay subsequent inspection costs of approximately $400.00 per crossing to the rail authority(s) to consider an anti-whistling policy at the following locations which already have the minimum protection of railway gates or where gafes are approved for 2001: . Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, C.N.R. . Toronto Street, Newcastle, C.N.R. . Metcalf Street, Newcastle, C.N.R. . Riley Road, Newcastle, C.N.R. . East Townline Road, Former Clarke Township, C.N.R. . Darlington Park Road, Courtice, C.N.R. . Bennett Road, Bowmanville, C.N.R. . Cobbledick Road, Newcastle, C.N.R. . Baseline Road (McKight Road), Courtice, C.P.R. . Trulls Road, Courtice, C.P.R.; and THAT Mr. Doug Hately be provided with a copy of Report WD-33-01. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-382-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report WD-34-01 be received; THAT Council approve, effective October 1,2001, the proposed rates and fees as outlined in Schedule "A" of the proposed by-law (Attachment NO.1 to Report WD-34-01); and THAT the proposed by-law (Attachment NO.1 to Report WD-34-01) pertaining to the proposed Schedule of Rates and Fees for Municipal Cemeteries be approved and forwarded to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for their concurrence. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-383-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report FD-09-01 be received; THAT By-law No. 90-178 be rescinded; and THAT the By-law attached to Report FD-09-01 be approved to replace By-law No. 90-178. "CARRIED" 311 - . . G.P. & A. Minutes -12 - June 18, 2001 OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. Resolution #GPA-384-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report FD-10-01 be received for information. "CARRIED" Counciilor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS Resolution #GPA-385-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CS-18-01 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-386-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CS-19-01 be received and approved; THAT the Kawartha Pine Ridge District Board of Education be advised the Municipality of Clarington has no further interest in the Mitchell's Corners Public School; and THAT Mr. Oleh Perun, representing Mitchell's Corners Park Soccer Club receive a copy of Report CS-19-01 and be thanked for his community interest and advised of the actions taken. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-387-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CS-20-01 be received; THAT the Fitness Membership Program for the Courtice Community Complex be approved; and THAT the 2001-2002 Fitness Membership Fee Schedule for the Courtice Community Complex be approved. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) 312 Monthly Fire Report- May, 2001 " EasyReg" Touch Tone Telephone Registration Mitchell's Corners School Courtice Community Complex Expansion - . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 13- June 18, 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. Schedule of Rates and Fees Animal Services Monthly Report - March, 2001 Animal Services Monthly Report - April,2001 Resolution #GPA-388-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Section 1.6 be divided from the remainder of Report CS-20-01. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-389-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle. seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Section 1.6 of Report CS-20-01 be referred to staff for investigation and a legal opinion. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-387-01 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA-390-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CS-21-01 be received; and THAT Council approve the Rates and Fees Scheduie attached to Report CS-21-01 for the three (3) year period September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2004. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-391-01 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CD-23-01 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-23-01 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-392-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CD-32-01 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-32-01 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" 313 - . . G.P. & A. Minutes -14 - June 18, 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. Animal Services Monthly Report- May, 2001 2000 Municipal Election - Vote by Mall Parking Enforcement Report Month of May, 2001 Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officer Resolution #GPA-393-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-33-01 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-33-01 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-394-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CD-37-01 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-395-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-38-01 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-38-01 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-396-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-39-01 be received; THAT Thomas Edward Vendrasco be appointed as a By-law Enforcement Officer; THAT Thomas Edward Vendrasco be appointed as an Officer for the purpose of enforcing the Municipality of Clarington By-law 97-35 as amended (AKA "Woodlot Preservation By-law"); and THAT By-law 2000-40, be replealed. "CARRIED" 314 - . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 15- June 18, 2001 Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Development Charges GTSB Cash Activity Report - April, 2001 Resolution #GPA-397-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR-23-01 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington endorse the Region of Durham as the appropriate level of government to collect development charges for growth related capital costs required for GO Transit only; and THAT the GTSB, the Durham Region Area Municipalities, the Region of Durham and Mr. John O'Toole, MPP, be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-398-01 Moved by Councillor Ping Ie, seconded by Councilior MacArthur THAT Report TR-38-01 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 April 30, 2001, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-38-01; and THAT Part""" of the expenditures for the month of April, 2001 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Annual Statement Resolution #GPA-399-01 Development Charges Reserve Funds Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson December 31, 2000 Tender T279-2001 Delivery of Sodium Chloride THAT Report TR-41-01 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-400-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-43-01 be received; THAT Shepstone Haulage Limited, Port Perry, Ontario, with a total unit price of $1.69 per tonne to Orono Yard, and a unit price of $1.59 per tonne to Hampton Yard, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender T279-2001, be awarded the contract for the Delivery of Sodium Chloride to the Municipality of Clarington, as required by the Department of Public Works; 315 e . . G.P. & A. Minutes -16 - June 18, 2001 CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS CONT'D. Confidential Report Fire Fighter Bunker Suits Transfers to Reserve and Reserve Funds THAT, pending satisfactory service, the contract be extended for a second year; and THAT the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter Maintenance Accounts for the 2001/02 winter season requirements. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-401-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Confidential Report TR-44-01 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-402-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Report TR-45-01 be received; THAT Starfield Safetywear Manufacturing Co., Toronto, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $50,034.75 (including taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2001-27, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver thirty-eight (38) fire fighter bunker suits, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Fire Department; and THAT the required funds be provided from the approved 2001 Fire Department Capital Budget Account #7102-00001-0520. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-403-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report TR-46-01 be received; THAT the transfers to the Reserves/Reserve Funds identified in Report TR-46-01 be approved; THAT interest payable of $30,000 to Royal Bank Group be drawn from the Working Funds/Rate Stabilization Reserve for interest compensation of the letters of credit drawn down in previous years, Re: subdivision agreement default; and THAT all new subdivision agreements have a clause inserted stating that no interest shall be paid by the Municipality on any deposits held in order to provide an incentive for completion of works and as an inducement for the Developers not to default, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" 316 G.P. & A. Minutes - 17- June 18, 2001 CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS - Tender CL2001-19 Trulls Road Reconstruction . ADMINISTRATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Resolution #GPA-404-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-48-01 be received; THAT Miwel Construction Ltd., Stouffville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $313,000.00 (including G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2001-19, be awarded the contract for the Trulls Road Reconstruction and Townline Road Sidewalk Construction, Bowmanville as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT funds required in the amount of $235,000.00 for Trulls Road Reconstruction be drawn from the Public Works Account #7205-01012-0261 ; THAT funds in the amount of $74,355.00 required for Townline Road Sidewalk Construction be drawn from the carried over 2000 Public Works Budget Account #7212-00001-261; and THAT the by-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report TR-48-01 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-405-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting be continued in "closed" session for the purpose of discussing a property matter, a legal matter and three personnel issues. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-406-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Committee be ratified. "CARRIED" Resoiution #GPA-407-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky regarding the Courtice North area be referred to staff for response with a copy of the response being forwarded to the Members of Council. "CARRIED" 317 e . . G.P. & A. Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 18- June 18,2001 Resolution #GPA-408-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:41 p.m. "CARRIED" 318