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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) ESD-005-12 Monthly Activity Report— February 2012
(b) CLD-014-12 2012 Volunteer Recognition Celebration
(c) COD-001-12 Supply & Delivery of One (1) Chevrolet Impala with Police
Package Electrical Wiring
(d) FND-007-12 Building Permit Fees Annual Report For 2011
(e) FND-009-12 St. Mary's Cement Inc. Resolution of Assessment Appeals
2. DELEGATION OF CAROLINE WILLOUGHBY TO KEEP POT-BELLIED PIG
WHEREAS pot bellied pigs are sold and raised as family pets not unlike the common
domestic pets such as cats and dogs;
WHEREAS pot bellied pigs have been categorized as pigs which are livestock
animals;
WHEREAS the owners of Toby, the pot bellied pig, have been served with an order to
remove their pot bellied pig from their neighbourhood home in a residential
subdivision;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Caroline Willoughby, the owner of
Toby, the pot bellied pig, be exempted from the requirements of the current exotic pet
by-law until the by-law is reviewed by Council.
3. MONITORING OF COMMERCIAL FILL SITE
THAT Council write a letter to the Hon. Jim Bradley, Minister of Environment, asking
that a monitoring well be placed on the property adjacent to the Morgan's Road
commercial fill site, which at this time belongs to the Ministry of Transportation.
4. USE OF POPPY SYMBOL ON STREET SIGNS — AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICY
FOR WAR DEAD AND WAR VETERAN NAMES FOR STREETS
THAT Report PSD-019-12 be received;
THAT the Policy for War Dead and War Veteran Names for Streets be amended as
contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-019-12; and
THAT all interested parties identified on Report PSD-019-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
5. MUNICIPAL POSITION ON PROVINCIAL AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CENTRAL
PICKERING DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PROVINCIAL PLAN FOR SEATON)
THAT Report PSD-020-12 be received;
THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
does not support proposed Amendment 1 to the Central Pickering Development Plan;
THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
has similar concerns to those outlined in the Region of Durham Report 2012-J-10;
and
THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Transportation,
the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Durham area municipalities be advised
of Council's decision and forwarded a copy of Report PSD-020-12.
6. PITCH IN WEEK 2012
THAT Report OPD-002-12 be received;
THAT Council approve installation of a banner on the Veridian poles on the Vanstone
Bridge advertising Rotary Super Spring Clean-up for a period of 14 days; and
THAT Council declare April 23rd to 30th "Pitch-In Week" in Clarington.
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7. SKATEBOARDING AND BIKING ON MUNICIPALLY OWNED TENNIS COURTS
THAT Staff prepare a report regarding a possible ban on skateboarding and biking on
municipally owned tennis courts.
8. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION — PARKING CONCERNS /
STRATEGIC PLAN
THAT Report CSD-006-12 be received;
THAT By-law#2011-106 (Attachment 5 to Report CSD-006-12) be amended by
adding the following to section 1:
THAT the activities taking place at the Clarington Beech Centre be limited
to programs and social activities of the Clarington Older Adult Centre Board
and regular meetings of the Lions Club of Bowmanville; and
• Oddfellows/Rebekkahs & Encampment
• Lions Club of Bowmanville
• Tops
• CUPE Local 225
• All other rentals of significance to be determined by the Clarington
Older Adult Centre;
THAT there will be no increase to Beech Centre on-site parking, with a continued use
of on-street parking;
THAT a five (5) year lease (under Report COD-036-11) with an option to renew to the
Bowmanville Tennis Club be approved;
THAT $1,000 for signage and line painting be funded from the Municipal Capital
Works Reserve Fund; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CSD-006-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
9. APPOINTMENTS TO TYRONE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
THAT Report CLD-013-12 be received;
THAT By-law 2008-039 be amended to reflect a composition of the Tyrone
Community Hall Board of one member of Council with nine citizen members; and
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THAT the appointment of the following individuals to the Tyrone Community Hall
Board for a term concurrent with the term of Council be confirmed:
Mark Canning
Alvina Hare
Laurie Lafrance
Peter Luckhardt
Cathy Murphy-McConnaghy
Carson McConnaghy
Larry Quinney
Joanne Skinner
Councillor Traill; and
THAT Mark Canning be advised of Council's decision.
10. JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY— LEASE EXTENSION, COMMUNITY LIVING
OSHAWA/ CLARINGTON — LEASE EXTENSION — 132 CHURCH STREET,
BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report COD-008-12 be received;
THAT the Lease Extension from the John Howard Society for the existing leased
space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, in the amount of$14,441.73 per year for
the term of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 be approved;
THAT the Lease Extension from the Community Living Oshawa/Clarington for the
existing leased space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, in the amount of
$14,441.73 per year for the term of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 be
approved;
THAT Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreements with the
John Howard Society and Community Living Oshawa / Clarington;
THAT staff be authorized to continue discussions with the Community Living
Oshawa /Clarington with a view to expanding their current leased space and planning
the required lease hold improvements required to accommodate the longer term
needs of both organizations, as funds permit; and
THAT staff report on the results of the discussions with the Community Living
Oshawa / Clarington and John Howard Society and provide an update of the
proposed lease hold improvements with an estimate of costs, as appropriate, to be
borne by the tenant and possible timing.
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11. BOWMANVILLE TENNIS CLUB — COURT LEASE
THAT Report COD-036-11 be received;
THAT the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to negotiate a new five (5) year
lease, as approved in Resolution #GPA-238-12, with an option to renew, with the
Bowmanville Tennis Club, for the lease of tennis courts located at the Clarington
Older Adults Centre, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement in a form
satisfactory to the Municipal Solicitor.
12. 1524103 ONTARIO LTD. AND ALBERT GELMAN INC. SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT
THAT the recommendations contained in the Confidential Report FND-008-12 be
approved.
13. WHISTLE CESSATION — FEASIBILITY
THAT Report EGD-013-12 be received;
THAT Staff investigate and report back on installing gates at Prestonvale Road and
Baseline Road immediately to the east of Rundle Road;
THAT Staff investigate safety upgrades at all other railway crossings in Clarington;
THAT in the interest of public safety, and liability concerns, the Municipality not
proceed with an anti-whistling by-law; and
THAT a copy of Report EGD-013-12 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
interested parties listed in Report EGD-013-12 and delegations.
14. EXPROPRIATION OF WEST BEACH LANDS FOR BOWMANVILLE
WATERFRONT DISTRICT PARK— PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF PORT
DARLINGTON HARBOUR COMPANY, ET AL CLAIM
THAT the recommendations contained in the Confidential Report PSD-017-12 be
approved.