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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
April 17, 2000
Minutes ofa meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
April 17, 2000 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council
Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome
Treasurer, M.Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-166-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on April 3, 2000 be approved.
"CARRIED"
DELEGATION
(a) Representative of the Port Darlington Community Association
119 Cove Road, Bowmanville, LlC 3K3 -delegation was withdrawn as was Report
PD-036-00 which was the subject of their presentation.
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Councillor Novak chaired this portion ofthe meeting.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rezoning and Resolution #GPA-167-00
Draft Plan of
Subdivision Appl. Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
Lizjan Developments
ZBA 99-029 & THAT Report PD-035-00 be received for information; and
18T-99018
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-03 5 -00 and any de legation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Rezoning Appl.
Mun.ofClar.
Westside Marsh
And Associated
Lands
DEV 97-083
DEV 97-084
Report PD-036-00 was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the Director of
Planning and Development.
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Monitoring
Of the Decisions
Of the Committee
Of Adjustment
March 30,2000
Resolution #GPA-168-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-03 7-00 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
March 30, 2000 for Applications A99/024 and A2000/008 to A2000/01O, inclusive;
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THAT Staffbe authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A99-024 and
A2000/008 to A2000/0 1 0, inclusive, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Amendment to Resolution #GPA-169-00
Draft Plan Approval
And Rezoning Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
Appl. 1138337
Ontario Inc. THAT Report PD-038-00 be received;
ZBA 99-019
THAT the draft approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -91004, as revised and dated
February 16,2000, as per Attachment #3 to Report PD-038-00, be approved subject
to the conditions of Draft Approval as set out in Attachment #1 to Report
PD-038-00;
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute the amending
Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision
18T-91004;
THAT Application ZBA 99-019 submitted by 1138337 Ontario Inc. to amend
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as
amended, be approved and that the amending by-law be forwarded to Council for
approval; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department, all interested parties listed in
Report PD-038-00 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
The Director of Planning and Development gave a verbal update on the status of the
Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Clarington. It is anticipated that the first
draft of the new document will be released in June of this year.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Co-operative
Tender WRI-2000
Resolution #GPA-170-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-IS-OO be received;
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THAT Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario, with a total bid price of
$29,700.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality of Cia ring ton's
requirements for liquid calcium chloride (Section I) being the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender
WRI-2000, be awarded the contract to supply and apply approximately 200,000
Jitres of liquid calcium chloride, as required by the Municipality of Clarington
Public Works Department;
THAT Innovative Building Products, Ajax, Ontario, with a total bid price of
$2,170.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality of Cia ring ton's requirements
for flaked calcium chloride (in 40 kilo bags), (Section II) being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-
operative Tender WRI-2000, be awarded the portion of the contract to supply and
deliver approximately 5,600 kg of flaked calcium chloride, as required by the
Municipality ofClarington Public Works Deparatment;
THAT, pending satisfactory pricing and service and approval by the Durham
Purchasing Co-operative, the contracts be awarded for a second year; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the approved budget allocation for Pnblic
Works Road Maintenance, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-171-00
Purchase ofJaws
Of Life
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Fire
Report
March, 2000
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-16-00 be received;
THAT the procedures set out in Purchasing By-law No. 94-129, section S,
Paragraph 06, be waived for this particular transaction;
THAT Council authorize Staff to issue a purchase order for the supply and delivery
of the Hurst Jaws of Life to Code 4 Fire and Rescue, Mississauga, Ontario at a total
cost of$24,991.99 (Including taxes); and
THAT the funds be drawn from the 2000 Fire Department approved Capital Budget
Account 7102-0000 I-OS04.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-I72-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the committee recess for IS minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:20 a.m.
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-173-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report FD-07-00 he received for information.
"CARRIED"
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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Schickedanz Sub.
Phase I
'Certificate of
Acceptance'
Plan IOM-829
Resolution #GPA-174-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-17-00 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 Plan IOM-829; and
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Courtice Crossing
Subdivision,
Phase 4
Plan 40M-1839
Monthly Report
On Building Permit
Activity
March, 2000
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ADMINISTRATION
Corporate
Advertising
Program &
Procedures
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-17-00, assuming the
streets within Plan JOM-829 as Public Highways.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-175-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report WD-18-00 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 Plan 40M-1839; and
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-18-00, assuming the
streets within Plan 40M-1839 as Public Highways.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A -17 6-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report WD-19-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-177-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report ADMIN-09-00 be received;
THAT Council approve and endorse the implementation of the Corporate
Advertising Program as contained in Report ADMIN-08-00; and
THAT the Corporate Advertising Program run in the Canadian Statesman and the
Orono Weekly Times, on a two per month basis effective May 1,2000.
"CARRIED"
There was no unfmished business under this section of the agenda.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Bethesda
House
Bethesda
House
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Resolution #GPA-178-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
WHEREAS the Bethesda House Shelter for abused women and children is in a
fmancial crisis and without funding of $28,000 will be forced to close its doors;
AND WHEREAS the Province has refused to fund any additional Women's
Shelters in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS there is a proven need for this agency in the Municipality of
Clarington;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington provide a
one-time grant of$5,000 to assist with the immediate needs of the shelter, with the
funds coming from the unallocated grants account, FORTHWITH; and
THAT Bethesda House be advised of actions taken.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-179-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
WHEREAS the Bethesda House, Clarington's only shelter for abused women and
children, faces a financial crisis which could force it to close by the end of April
2000; and
WHEREAS Bethesda House opened in March 1995, following the Provincial
Government's funding cap for victims of violence; and
WHEREAS plans for the shelter were underway at the time the funding cap was
announced; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario continues to fund shelters which were already
in existence prior to the freeze; and
WHEREAS a need for the shelter has been demonstrated in that it has provided
temporary crisis shelter for more than 900 women and children since its opening;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington appeal to the Honourable Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario, that the
services which Bethesda House provides to the residents of Clarington and Durham
Region be recognized and that Provincial funding be established to allow for the
operational costs of Bethesda House to be able to continue to operate and serve the
community; and
FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of
Community and Social Services, all MPP's in the Regional Municipality of
Durham, Leaders of the Opposition and Bethesda House.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-180-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for reconsideration of
Resolution # C-168-00.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-181-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Resolution #C-168-00 be reconsidered for the pnrpose of making an
amendment thereto.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-182-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Resolution #C-168-00 be amended by deleting item (b) of the second
paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with the following wording:
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(b) THAT the recommendation ofa 50:50 split of revenues for 1998, a 50:S0 split
of revenues for 1999 and a 60:40 thereafter plit of revenues between the area
municipalities and the Region be approved conditional upon the municipalities
and the Region of Durham agreeing and conditional on no futther discussions
taking place, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
The Resolution in its entirety now reads as follows:
THAT Report CD-16-00 be received;
THAT the following recommendations of the Durham POA Task Forces Report be
approved:
(a) That the Regional Municipality of Durham be selected as the preferred POA
service provider;
(b) That the recommendation ofa 50:50 split of revenues for 1998, a SO:SO split
of revenues for 1999 and a 60:40 thereafter split ofrevenues between the area
municipalities and the Region be approved conditional upon the
municipalities and the Region of Durham agreeing and conditional on no
futther discussions taking place, FORTHWITH;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Intermunicipal
Agreement, and the Local Service Agreement;
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THAT the authorizing By-law be passed at the appropriate time; and
THAT Regional Council be advised of Council's actions.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #GPA-183-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:50 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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