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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
October 1, 2001
Minutes of a meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee
held on Monday, October 1, 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 J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Engineering Services, S. Vokes
Deputy Clerk, M. 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.
Councillor Rowe advised the Lakeshore Murder Mystery was an
astounding success. She thanked all the sponsors for their assistance to
the Youth group for their first fund raiser.
Councillor Trim advised the Clarington Family Safety Day was held over
the weekend and that there were between 6,000 to 8,000 people in
attendance. He thanked the participants for their worthwhile efforts in
this successful venture.
Mayor Mutton advised the Newcastle Fall Festival was also held during
the weekend and it was also very well attended.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-485-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on September 17, 2001 be approved.
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. DELEGATION
(a) John Greenfield, 44 Prince Street, Bowmanville, L1C 1G6
re: Report EGD-10-01 advised prior to the meeting that he would not be
in attendance.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC 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 application:
(a) Rezoning Application
Applicant: Barry Jones on behalf of Di Adamo Holdings &
Enterprises
Part Lot 28, Concession 3, Former Township of Clarke
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning application by
first class mail on or before September 1, 2001 to all property owners
within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest
municipal assessment record. Public notices were also posted on the
property in question. The notice procedure followed was in compliance
with the Ontario Regulations made under the Planning Act.
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(a) Report PSD-020-01 - Rezoning Appiication - the purpose and
effect of the application is to permit the continued use of the lands
for a golf driving range and related activities on a temporary basis
for an additional period of up to 3 years.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Barry Jones, Newcastle Drafting, 76 Baldwin Street, Newcastle,
L 1 B 1 H1 was present to answer questions from Members of the
Committee.
PLANNING SERVICES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Rezoning Appl. Resolution #GPA-486-01
Applicant: Barry Jones
On behalf of Di Adamo Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
Holdings and Ent.
ZBA 2001-018 THAT Report PSD-020-01 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of
the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Barry Jones on behalf of
Di Adamo Holdings & Enterprises be referred back to staff for further
processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the
receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-020-01 and any
deiegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING SERVICES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Monitoring the
Decisions of the
Committee of
Adjustment for
Meeting of
September 20,2001
Soil Enrichment
Program
Atlantic Packaging
Products Ltd. and
Courtice Auto
Wreckers
Application for
Removal of Part
Lot Control
Applicant: Legends
Consulting on
Behalf of St. Stephen's
Estates
ZBA2001-020
Resolution #GPA-487-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PSD-021-01 be received; and
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
made on September 20,2001 for Applications A2001/047 and
A2001/048, and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario
Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-488-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PSD-022-01 be received;
THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested not to approve the
Amendment to Certificate of Approval No. H1550022900500-03
submitted by Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. and Courtice Auto
Wreckers Ltd. for a Soil Enrichment Program, unlilthe outstanding
issues identified through the Region's Peer Review of the Benefits Study
and the testing of "Sound-Sorb" leachate have been properly addressed,
and the Bioaerosols Study and groundwater testing have been properly
completed;
THAT, in the event that the Ministry does not defer making a decision on
this matter, the Municipality of Clarington requests a hearing under the
Environmental Protection Act for the reasons outlined in Report
PSD-024-01; and
THAT the Ministry of the Environment (York-Durham office), the Region
of Durham, the City of Oshawa, the Township of Scugog, Protect the
Ridges, interested parties and all delegations be forwarded a copy of
Report PSD-024-01 and be advised of Council's decision on this matter,
FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-489-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report PSD-023-01 be received;
THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots
66,67,68,69,72,73, 74 and 75 on Plan 40M-2048 be approved;
THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD-023-01 be
approved and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham
pursuant to Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-023-01 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
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PLANNING SERVICES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Status of Port
Granby Low Level
Radioactive Waste
Management Project
Monthly Building
Permit Activity
August, 2001
Resolufion #GPA-490-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-024-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-491-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Mayor Mutton
THAT Report EGD-08-01 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Concession Street Resolution #GPA-492-01
East and Mearns Ave.
Intersection Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
Simpson Avenue
Traffic Concerns
THAT Report EGD-09-01 be received;
THAT, having met provincial warrants, the intersection of Concession
Street East and Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville become an all-way stop;
and
THAT the proposed by-law attached to Report EGD-09-01 be forwarded
to Council for approval.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-493-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report EGD-10-01 be received;
THAT the request for an all-way stop, traffic control at the "T" intersection
of Simpson Avenue and Prince Street be denied;
THAT the request for an all-way stop, traffic control at the "T" intersection
of Simpson Avenue and Hobbs Drive (south junction) be denied;
THAT No Parking signs be installed on the east side of Simpson Avenue
from Hobbs Drive (north junction) to Soper Court in accordance with the
existing Traffic By-law 91-58 Schedule II;
THAT pavement markings be applied to Simpson Avenue to provide an
off-centre solid yellow line, towards the east side, from Hobbs Drive
(north junction) to Soper Court to establish two travel lanes and one
parking lane; and
THAT speed, volume and safety on Simpson Avenue be monitored to
determine the effects of the proposed changes and review with the
Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee after a period of six
months.
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PLANNING SERVICES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
Hamlet Gateway
Treatments
Naming Park
Walbridge Park
Confidential
Report - Property
Maller
Resolution #GPA-494-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report EGD-11-01 be received;
THAT the existing Hamlet Gateway Treatments located in Hampton,
Tyrone and Enniskillen be modified to provide a uniform opening size of
7.6 m (25'), additional advance warning of "one lane only when used by
trucks", permanent pavement markings, with impact recovery extensions
being tested at two gateways;
THAT expansion of the Hamlet Gateway Program be considered in the
2002 budget for various locations;
THAT the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee be thanked for
their contribution and interest in road safety; and
THAT funds for the modifications be drawn from the existing Operations
Traffic Budget.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-495-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report EGD-12-01 be received;
THAT the park located on Glass Court in Newcastle Village be named
"Walbridge Park"; and
THAT Francis and Erla Jose, and Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle-
Bond Head Ratepayers Association be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-496-01
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report EGD-13-01
be approved.
"CARRIED"
OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
Monthly Response Resolution #GPA-497 -01
Report - August, 2001
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report ESD-004-01 be received for information.
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OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
Master Fire
Plan
Resolution #GPA-498-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT Report ESD-00S-01 be received; and
THAT upon completion of Terms of Reference, authorization be given to
undertake a formal Master Fire Plan for the Clarington Emergency and
Fire Services.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CLERK'S DEPARTMENTS
Animal Services
Monthly Report for
August, 2001
Parking Report
For August, 2001
Resolution #GPA-499-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CLD-012-01 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-012-01 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance
of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-SOO-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CLD-013-01 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-013-01 be forwarded to the Bowmanville
Business Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
Clarington Board
Of Trade
Resolution #GPA-S01-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report FND-006-01 be received;
THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be advised that their cash
investments should be invested in secured low risk financial securities to
protect the Municipality's interests;
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CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS CONT'D.
ADMINISTRATION
Amendments to
Various Human
Resources Policies
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
Grant -Volunteer
Fair
THAT Council have staff review the Clarington Board of Trade
agreement at expiry before renewing the agreement; and
THAT the Clarington Board of Trade be advised in writing of Council
approved recommendations.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-S02-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report ADM-14-01 be received; and
THAT the CAO be authorized to effect the necessary changes to various
human resources policies to reflect the role and responsibilities of the
new Human Resources Manager.
"CARRIED"
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #GPA-S03-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the correspondence dated September 4,2001 from Debbie Bath,
Volunteer Event Coordinator, Volunteer Resource Centre for Durham
Region be received;
THAT the request for a financial grant for the cost of the upcoming
Volunteer Fair being hosted at the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex
be approved in the amount of $300.00 to be allocated from Account
# 7613-99-X:and
THAT Debbie Bath be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-S04-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of a confidential legal
matter at this time.
Resolution #GPA-50S-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.
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Resolution #GPA-S06-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THATlhe meeting adjourn at 10:10 a.m.
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