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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
February 14, 2000
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
February 14, 2000 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council
Chambers.
MayorD. Hamre
Councillor 1. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Divisional Fire Chief, G. Weir
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
MINUTES
PRESENTATION
Councillor Trim indicated that he would be Disclosing a Pecuniary Interest with
respect to the presentation of Mark Schollen and Frank Lockhart pertaining to
Valleys 2000 as well as Report PD-018-00.
Resolution #GP A-54-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on January 31, 2000 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the presentation of Mark Schollen
and Frank Lockhart re: Valleys 2000; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter. Councillor Trim's employer is referenced in the presentation.
(a) Frank Loekhart, Chair, Valleys 2000, P.O. Box 364, Bowmanville, LIC 3LI re:
PD-018-00 introduced Members of the Board of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc.
Committee and advised that several meetings have been held to date in preparation for
the retention of a consultant to prepare a conceptual plan and a corresponding
implementation strategy for the Bowmanville Creek Valley.
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PRESENTATION CONT'D.
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DELEGATIONS
PUBLIC MEETING
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He introduced Mark Schollen of Schollen and Company who made a presentation with
the use of an overhead projector. The presentation addressed the following:
Open space plan - storm water management system
Thunder Bay conceptual plan
Water quality improvement - Markham Pond
Water course rehabilitation/creating wetlands as a potential link to stormwater
management and recreation systems
Develop an overall trail system which would lead to the downtown area
Relationships to downtown and the Valley lands
Community involved with taking ownership of the project, i.e. school children
There are tremendous opportunities for learning about vegetation, wildlife, fish
habitat, etc.
The plan is designed for active participation by volunteers.
He stated that this is a unique project with a vision to completion in twelve to fifteen
years. Mr. Schollen displayed three maps, of Areas a, b and c of the Bowmanville
Valleys Millennium project and described in detail the various elements of the
restoration of the Bowmanville Creek, streetscape improvements, infIll planting on the
banks of the watercourse and community driven undertakings for the successful
completion of this project.
Mr. Lockhart advised that it is the Committee's intention to, this year, give the public
access to the fish ladder, put one wetland in place, make improvements to the parking
lot, provide an information kiosk and start the planting process. He advised that
approximately $40,000 has been spent to date and that this project will tie the heart of
the community to the Waterfront Trail. He requested that Members of the Committee
approve the recommendations contained in Report PD-O 18-00.
(a) Roy Forrester, 6 Mill Lane, Orono, LOB IMO - re, Veridian circulated a
document entitled "Veridian's $984,000.00 dividend - no gift for Clarington
customers," in which he states that... "Clarington is somewhat different from that of
Ajax and Pickering where all taxpayers in the Municipality are also customers of the
hydro system. If Ajax and Pickering Municipalities collect a dividend, it goes back to
the same people who provided the fImds in the first place. Taxpayers and hydro users
are the same. This is not the case in Clarington where the 12,000 Veridian Hydro
customers would be providing ahnost $2,000,000.00 in dividends to the Municipality of
Clarington to provide benefits for the total population and total area of Clarington. It is
not fair for those in the Orono, Newcastle, Bowmanville envelope." He further
suggested that the Municipality return the cheque in the amount of $984,000.00 to
Veridian plus interest in return for the Municipality of Clarington holding in trust the
16% share ofVeridian in the interest of the Veridian customers in Orono, Newcastle and
Bowmanville. In his view, any dividends declared in the future would be used in
reducing hydro costs for the taxpayers of Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Cia ring ton,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public
Meeting for the following application:
(a) Rezoning Application - Part Lots 29 & 30, B.F. Concession, Former Village
of Newcastle - 1138337 Ontario Inc.
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PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D.
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning application by ftrst class
mail on or before January 24, 2000 to all property owners within 120 metres of the
subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In
addition, a notice was also posted on the site prior to January 24, 2000. This notice
procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning
Act.
(a) Report PD-015-00 - 1138337 Ontario Inc.- the pnrpose and effect ofthe
application is to permit the development of two (2) lots for single detached
dwelling units and eight (8) lots for semi-detached dwelling units. This would
represent a reduction from 23 units down to 18 as previously approved.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Kelvin Whalen, 1138337 Ontario Inc. 1029 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough,
MIW 3W6 appeared on behalf of the applicant and noted concurrence with the
recommendations contained in Report PD-015-00. He was present to answer
questions from Members of the Committee.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rezoning Appl.
Applicant: 1138337
Ontatio Inc.
ZBA 99-019
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Rezoning Appl.
Removal of
Holding Symbol
DEV 98-061
Monitoring
of the Decisions
ofthe Committee
of Adjustment
February 3, 2000
A2000/00 1 to
A2000/004 Inc.
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Resolution #GPA-55-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report PD-O 15-00 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Kelvin Whalen on behalf of 1138337
Ontario Inc. be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a
subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-O 15-00 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-56-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-O 16 -00 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled for
February 21, 2000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-57-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-017-00 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
February 3, 2000 for Applications A2000/001 to A2000/004; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for applications A2000/001 to
A2000/004, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim stated a pecuniary interest with respect PD-OIS-OO; vacated his chair and
refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Trim's employer is
referenced in Report PD-O IS-OO.
Valleys 2000
Concept Plan
Resolution #GPA-5S-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report PD-O IS-OO be received;
THAT the Concept Plan for the Valleys 2000 project be approved, save and except
for the by-pass channel around Goodyear's pond pending further investigation
regarding its viability;
THAT Council approve the projects and budget for the year 2000/200 I as set out in
Section 2.6 of Report PD-OIS-OO;
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THAT the Municipality ofClarington provide an interest free loan to Valleys 2000
(Bowmanville) Inc. for the sum of$13S,OOO.OO to be taken from Impact Escrow
Reserve Fund 5070-50-407, conditional upon the terms and conditions set out in
Section 2.7 of Report PD-OIS-OO;
THAT prior to December 31, each year, Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. submit a
list of projects for the upcoming year and a budget for Council's approval; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-O 18-00 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-59-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Committee recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at II :00 a.m.
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Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Animal Services
Monthly Report
For month of
January, 2000
Resolution #GPA-60-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-08-00 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-OS-OO be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Confidential
Report re:
Property Matter
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CL2000-1, Two
(2) Only Cab
and Chassis,
56,000 G.V.W.
Tandem Diesel
Dump Trucks
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Monthly
Fire Report
January,
2000
Resolution #GPA-61-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report TR -01-00 pertaining
to a Property Matter be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-62-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report TR -07-00 be received;
THAT Sheehan's Truck Centre, Burlington, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount
of $295,274.00 (including taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL 2000-1, be awarded the contract
to supply two (2) only Cab and Chassis, 56,000 G.V.W. Tandem Diesel Dump
Trucks c/w plow equipment, as required by the Municipality of Clarington,
Department of Public Works; and
THAT the funds be provided from 2000 Public Works Equipment Reserve Account
#2900-00010-0000.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-63-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report FD-05-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
No Reports
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Pipe Crossing
Agreement with
Canadian Pacific
Railway
Plan IST-SS047
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Aspen Spriugs
Subdivision
Bowmanville
Plan 40M-1734
Plan 40M-1796
Courtice Glen
Subdivision
Phase 2
Plan 40M-1860
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Resolution #GPA-64-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD-05-00 be received;
THAT the proposed By-law attached to Report WD-05-00 (Attachment No.2),
authorizing the execution of a Pipe Crossing Agreement between Canadian Pacific
Railway and The Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington, he passed; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement at such time as
it has been prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-65-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD-OS-OO be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services constructed within Plans
40M-1734 (part of) and 40M-1796; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-OS-OO, assuming
certain streets within Plans 40M-1734 (part of) and 40M-1796 as Public Highways.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-66-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD-09-00 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plan40M-IS60; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-09-00, assuming
certain streets and blocks within Plans 40M-1S60 and IOM-823 as Public
Highways.
"CARRIED"
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-67-00
Willowbrooke
Subdivision
Stage 2
Plan 40M-1676
Highland Gardens
Subdivision
Phase 2C
Plan IOM-826
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-I 0-00 be received; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Storm Sewer System constructed within Bradshaw Street,
adjacenlto Plan 40M-1676.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-6S-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD-I1-00 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services, which include final stage
roads and other related Works, constructed within part of Plan 10M-S26; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-II-OO, assuming the
streets within part of Plan IOM-S26 as Public Highways.
"CARRIED"
Clarnew Subdivision Resolution #GPA-69-00
Phase 1
Plan lST-SS061 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
40M-1976
Request to
Upgrade Baseball
Facility at Lord
Elgin Park
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THAT Report WD-12-00 be received;
THAT the Purchasing By-law 94-129, Section 5.06, be waived and that the
Developer (Clarnew Developments Inc.), be reimbursed in the amount of
$71,516.S1 for the cost of the Edward Street urbanization; and
THAT the funds be obtained from Account No. 7205-99004-0261.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-70-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD-13-00 be received;
THAT the proposal from the Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch Association to upgrade the
baseball facility at Lord Elgin Park be approved;
THAT Municipal staff be authorized to install all of the materials provided by the
Association at the Municipality's expense;
THAT the application from the Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch Association for use of
the facility in the year 2000 be approved and that the Association be further advised
that they must apply for use of the facility on an annual basis as per current
municipal policy; and
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
THAT the Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch Association be advised of Council's decision.
Rationalizing
Transit Service
Highway No 2/
Highway 401
On Street
Parking
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ADMINISTRATION
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-71-00
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
WHEREAS a Regional Widespread Transit System would represent a significant
expenditure to Clarington;
AND WHEREAS the introduction of lower fares would have to be subsidized by
the Municipality;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, because of the importance and
seriousness of this issue, Report WD-014-00 be tabled to the Council meeting
scheduled for February 21, 2000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-72-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT staff prepare a comprehensive report as soon as possible on the pros and cons
of on-street parking in the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
No reports were considered under this section of the agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Delegation of
Roy Forrester
OTHER BUSINESS
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Resolution #GPA-73-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegation of Roy Forrester pertaining to Veridian be received with
thanks.
"CARRIED"
No items were considered under this section of the agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #GPA-74-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12: 10 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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