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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2011
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-038-11 Process for External Engineering Services
(b) ESD-017-11 Monthly Activity Report — October 2011
2. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT CENTRE BOARD GOVERNING BY-LAW
THAT Report COD-035-11 be received;
THAT By-law #2001-216 be repealed; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-035-11, a By-law to establish a
Municipal Services Board to provide social and recreational opportunities to the
Older Adults of Clarington through the operation of the Clarington Beech Centre, be
approved.
3. FUNDING OF CONSULTANT REVIEW— BOWMANVILLE TENNIS CLUB —
COURT LEASE
THAT Peter Spratt be authorized to undertake a review and report on the
implications and findings of the Clarington Older Adult Association's Strategic Plan;
and
THAT the Director of Finance provide the necessary funding of $5000 to fund the
meetings and subsequent report findings of Mr. Spratt.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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4. USE OF TENNIS COURTS AS PARKING LOT DURING OFF-SEASON
THAT the Engineering Services Department be directed to investigate and to report
to Committee with information, including costs, pertaining to the protection of the
Bowmanville Tennis Court during the tennis "off season" with a material such as
(but not limited to) a propylene or polyester geotextile fabric, a geofabric or a
geocomposite liner. This material must also be:
• structurally capable of supporting the weight of small to mid-size parked
vehicles;
• of sufficiently durable composition as to prevent any impairment to the
integrity of the tennis court surface; and
• capable of being cleared of snow by the Operations Department in the
usual manner or, in the alternative, capable of being cleared of snow in
any other recommended manner that is conducive to the preservation of
both the tennis court and the covering material;
THAT in the interest of ensuring a decision making process that promotes the
principles of community involvement and public consultation, the Bowmanville
Tennis Club and the Clarington Older Adults Association, and any other interested
parties, be invited to make submissions to the Engineering Department and to
members of Committee regarding the proposal for inclusion in the Report;
THAT this report be brought forward concurrently with Mr. Spratt's report regarding
the Strategic Plan on April 2, 2012; and
THAT Mr. Spratt be invited to give comments regarding the surface coverage
analysis.
5. TENNIS FACILITY EXPANSION
THAT the Director of Community Services prepare a report for the expanding of
tennis facilities for Clarington including the creation or adaption of current facilities
for indoor tennis use.
6. RESULTS OF NOISE INVESTIGATION, ORONO FISH AND HUNT CLUB
THAT Report CLD-033-11 be received;
THAT Staff advise Council if there is any delay in carrying out any further steps
regarding the closure and construction of the berm; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-033-11 be advised of Council's
decision.
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7. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE A LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN A CHURCH AND CEMETERY
THAT Report PSD-092-11 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by the Trustees of Zion United Church
continue to be processed including the preparation of a further recommendation
report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-092-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
8. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AN EXISTING NOW
CONFORMING ACCESSORY BUILDING
THAT Report PSD-091-11 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Bruce and Karen Ellis continue to be
processed including the preparation of a further recommendation report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-091-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
9. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING AND FOR REMOVAL OF PART
LOT CONTROL - BLOCK 57 OF 40M-2430
PRESTONVALE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
THAT Report PSD-093-11 be received;
THAT the application submitted on behalf of Prestonvale Development Inc. to
remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-093-11 to remove the Holding (H)
Symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham
and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC);
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Block 57 of
40M-2430 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report
PSD-093-11 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act;
THAT Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-093-11 be forwarded to the
Region of Durham; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-093-11 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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10. HERITAGE DESIGNATION REQUEST
20 HORSEY STREET, BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report PSD-095-11 be received;
THAT the request of the owner and the Clarington Heritage Committee to
designate 20 Horsey Street, Bowmanville, as a cultural heritage resource under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act continue to be processed;
THAT the Clerk prepare the required Notice of Intention to Designate pursuant to
the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act;
THAT depending on the response to the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Clerk
either prepare the necessary by-law or report back to Council regarding
objection(s) received; and
THAT the Clarington Heritage Committee, the interested parties listed in Report
PSD-095-11 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
11. SCHEDULING OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS
THAT Report CLD-034-11 be received;
THAT the present procedure regarding the holding of public meetings, as outlined
in Option 1 of Report CLD-034-11 be continued; and
THAT the Procedural By-law be amended to provide for Public Meetings and
Delegations to be heard prior to Presentations during General Purpose and
Administration Committee meetings and that the ability to schedule Presentations
at the GPA meeting for specific times be provided to the Municipal Clerk.
12. ADDITIONAL NOISE STUDIES SURROUNDING THE GUN CLUB
THAT Staff be directed to conduct additional noise studies in consultation with the
public and the Gun Club for appropriate time and study locations; and
THAT testing be performed on at least one of the following higher caliber weapons:
.458 gun, deer rifle, shot gun or elephant gun.
13. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AMENDMENT
THAT the schedule of meetings for the term of Council be amended as follows:
a) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 9, 2012 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.;
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b) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 16, 2012 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 23, 2012 be cancelled;
c) THAT the Council meeting scheduled for July 8, 2013 be rescheduled to
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.;
d) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 15, 2013 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 22, 2013 be cancelled;
e) THAT the GPA meeting scheduled for July 14, 2014 and the Council
meeting scheduled for July 21, 2014 be cancelled; and
THAT the Municipal Clerk provide appropriate notice of the amendments to the
meeting schedule.