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REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-028-12 Periodic Report on Planning Activities for 1st Period
January—April 2012
(b) EGD-018-12 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for April, 2012
(c) ESD-008-12 Monthly Activity Report —April 2012
(d) FND-013-12 Annual Leasing Report— 2011
(e) FND-014-12 Annual Commodity Hedging Report— 2011
2. TO PERMIT A HAIR SALON AND DAY SPA (PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP)
WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL PLAZA
THAT Report PSD-026-12 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by 1331030 Ontario Inc. be approved and
that the proposed Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-026-12
be passed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-026-12 and any delegations be
advised 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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3. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING, AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT
APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND TO PERMIT A 261 UNIT
RESIDENTIAL PLAN OF SUBDIVISON
APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-027-121 be received;
THAT the applications to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Draft
Approved Plan of Subdivision submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited to permit
the development of 261 residential units continue to be processed including the
preparation of a subsequent recommendation report;
THAT the applicant, together with the Planning Services Department Staff, hold a
public information centre meeting in the community; and
THAT notification of the public information centre meeting be issued to residents
within a 250m radius of the subject lands; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: HAYES LINE (BOWMANVILLE) LTD.
THAT Report PSD-029-12 be received;
THAT the application submitted on behalf of Hayes Line (Bowmanville) Ltd. to
remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report
PSD-029-12 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed;
THAT Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-029-12 be forwarded to the
Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC);
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-029-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. BLUE COMMUNITY
THAT Report OPD-005-12 be received;
THAT all interested parties listed in Report OPD-005-12 be advised of Council's
decision;
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THAT Council declares Clarington a "Blue Community" and the necessary capital
costs will come from the Facilities/Park Maintenance Reserve Fund and the
Community Services Capital Reserve Fund, and that the communication and
promotion campaign be approved as part of the 2013 Current Budget;
THAT Council not approve the banning of non-recyclable utensils at Municipal
functions and staff continue to investigate and implement the use of recyclable and
biodegradable products in the concession operations, with limited exception where
it is catered by an outside vendor, for Council or Municipal Staff working lunches;
and
THAT Council direction be copied to Robyn Hamlyn, Boards of Council, Community
Hall/Arena Boards, Council of Canadians, and Blue Communities,
6. JUNE IS RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
THAT Report CSD-007-12 be received; and
THAT the month of June be proclaimed Recreation and Parks Month in the
Municipality of Clarington.
7. EXOTIC PET BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
THAT Report CLD-019-12 be received;
THAT the Exotic Pet By-law 93-161 be amended to:
a) regulate the keeping of pigeons including requirements pertaining to
enclosures, banding, owner membership with a recognized pigeon
organization, containment of the pigeons, and limiting the number of
pigeons permitted within non-agriculturally zoned lands based on a
maximum of 10 pigeons per 1.0 square metre of loft space;
b) to provide for temporary permits for prohibited animals to be exempt from
the provisions of the Exotic Pet By-law provided that all permit
requirements are met to the satisfaction of the Municipal Clerk, or
designate;
c) amend Schedule A to permit the keeping of certain classes of animals;
d) to provide that any pot bellied pig of a weight less than or equal to
100 lbs., that is spayed/neutered by the end of the registration period,
and that was kept by an owner as a pet on land that is not in an
Agricultural zone prior to the passage of the by-law, provided that proof
of purchase is established before May 28, 2012 and registration be no
later than June 30, 2012;
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THAT the draft by-law attached to Report CLD-019-12 be approved by Council; and
THAT all interested parties be advised of Council's decision.
8. SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT Report CLD-020-12 be received;
THAT the resignation of Clayton Morgan be received, with regret, and that he be
thanked for his contribution to the Committee; and
THAT Suzanne Land be appointed to the Committee for a term concurrent with
Council.
9. REQUEST FOR REPORT — PARKING ON DRIVEWAY APRON
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of allowing residents to
park on the apron of their driveway.
10. TENDER CL2012-12, PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
THAT Report COD-012-12 be received;
THAT Coco Paving Inc., Oshawa, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of
$2,018,867.52 (net of H.S.T. Rebate), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2012-12 be awarded the
contract for Pavement Rehabilitation, Various Locations, as required by the
Municipality of Clarington, Engineering Department; and
THAT the funds required in the amount of $2,360,000.00 (which includes
$2,018,867.52 for tendering, design, contract administration and contingencies) be
drawn from the following Engineering Department Capital Accounts:
Pavement Rehabilitation Accounts:
110-32-330-83212-7401 (2012) .............................................. $1,483,866.00
110-32-330-83212-7401 (2011) .............................................. $ 421,134.00
110-32-330-83212-7401 (2010) .............................................. $ 455,000.00
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11. TAX WRITE-OFFS UNDER SECTION 354(3) and 354(4)(b) OF THE MUNICIPAL
ACT, 2001 AND MINIMUM TAX BILLING UNDER SECTION 355(1)
THAT Report FND-012-12 be received;
THAT the Treasurer be authorized, under Section 354(3) and 354(4)(b) of the
Municipal Act 2001 to write-off taxes as uncollectible and charge back the
appropriate proportionate amounts to the Region of Durham and the Province; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a By-Law as shown on
Attachment "B" of Report FND-012-12, under Section 355 (1) whereby in any year,
if the total amount of taxes to be imposed on a property is less than $20, the
amount of actual taxes payable shall be zero.
12. CIVIL MARRIAGE SERVICES
WHEREAS on December 13, 2004, Council passed By-law 2004-253 to "opt in" to
providing civil marriage services;
AND WHEREAS the authority to provide the civil marriage services extended to
those services held Monday to Friday in the Municipal Administrative Centre only;
AND WHEREAS the fee for civil marriages was set at $250 to cover the cost of
staff time and use of the Municipal Administrative Centre;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Clerk has received requests to perform civil
marriage services outside of the parameters set by By-law 2004-253;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to
perform the following civil marriage services:
• Friday, July 27, 2012 at Bloomfield Farms, Newcastle, Ontario
• Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Newcastle Community Hall, Newcastle,
Ontario;
THAT the $250 fee be waived in these instances; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council.
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13. REQUEST FOR REPORT —YEARLY VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of holding the
Volunteer Recognition Award Ceremony annually; and
THAT the report consider the recognition categories be in five year increments.