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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-001-12 Train Whistle Cessation
2. DELEGATION OF GARY JEFFREY, REGARDING ANNUAL UPDATE FROM
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF CLARINGTON
THAT the delegation of Mr. Gary Jeffrey, regarding the annual update from the
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, be received with thanks.
3. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
ORONO, BOWMANVILLE, NEWCASTLE AND COURTICE
THAT Report PSD-001-12 be received; and
THAT any interested parties to Report PSD-001-12 be notified of Council's
decision.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2011 PROGRAM UPDATE
THAT Report PSD-002-12 be received; and
THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD-002-12 be notified of Council's
decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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5. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING FOR 42 SEMI-DETACHED (LINK)
DWELLING UNITS AND TWO (2) SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING UNITS
APPLICANT: KAITLIN HOMES ASPEN IV LTD.
THAT Report PSD-003-12 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Kaitlin Homes Aspen IV Ltd. to remove the
Holding (H) symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-003-12 to remove the Holding (H)
symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-003-12, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
6. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AN EXISTING NOW
CONFORMING ACCESSORY BUILDING
THAT Report PSD-004-12 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, on behalf
of Bruce and Karen Ellis, be approved and that the proposed Zoning By-law
contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-004-12 be passed and that no further
public meeting be deemed necessary; and
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department, all interested
parties listed in Report PSD-004-12 and any delegations be advised of Council's
decision.
7. METROLINX-BIKELINX FUNDING FOR SHELTERED BICYCLE PARKING
THAT Report EGD-002-12 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to provide Bikelinx funding for sheltered
bicycle parking in Clarington at the locations identified in Report EGD-002-12; and
THAT, should Clarington receive funding, the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be
authorized to execute an agreement with the Region governing the expenditure of
the funds.
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8. REQUEST FOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR NEW EMPLOYEE POSITIONS
THAT all Members of Council be provided with copies of the job postings for the
new employee positions proposed in the 2012 budget.
9. TRAIN WHISTLE CESSATION COSTS AND FEASIBILITY
THAT Staff report to Council with the detailed information regarding the cost and
feasibility of potentially implementing whistle cessation at all urban area crossings,
including but not limited to Mearns Avenue, Lambs Road, Cobbledick Road and
Bennett Road crossings; and
THAT Staff describe the steps that would need to be taken to implement said
cessations.