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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-023-12 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for June, 2012
(b) EGD-024-12 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for July, 2012
(c) CLD-023-12 Keeping of Pot Bellied Pigs
(d) COD-018-12 Contract Awards During Council Recess
(e) LGL-003-12 Confidential Report - Waterfront Access —West Beach
Properties
(f) LGL-004-12 Confidential Report— Dredging of Bowmanville Creek
2. DELEGATION OF KEVIN HUHN, REGARDING THE "WINTER CLASSIC - ROAD
HOCKEY TO CONQUER CANCER" EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
THAT Kevin Huhn's delegation, regarding the "Winter Classic - Road Hockey to
Conquer Cancer" event, be received with thanks.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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3. APPLICATION TO AMEND APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
APPLICANT: GARRY MURPHY
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THAT Report PSD-036-12 be received;
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THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2012-0011) submitted by
Garry Murphy, for legalizing an existing 8 unit rental apartment building, continue to
be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and j
THAT all interested parties listed in Repo_rt PSD-036-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. APPLICATIONS FOR A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
APPLICANT: 1494339 ONTARIO LTD. AND MARIA J. WILLIAMS
THAT Report PSD-037-12 be received;
THAT the application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C 2012-0002, submitted by
D.G. Biddle &Associates, on behalf of 1494339 Ontario Ltd. and Maria J. Williams,
be supported subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 3 of Report
PSD-037-12;
THAT the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to facilitate the draft approval
of the above plan of subdivision be approved and that the Zoning By-law
Amendment contained in Attachment 4 of Report PSD-037-12 be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-037-12 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and the
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-037-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. ONTARIO HERITAGE TRUST
RECOGNITION PROGRAM NOMINEES
THAT Report PSD-038-12 be received;
THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust be advised that the Council of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington nominates:
• Bill Paterson, for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition
Program lifetime achievement category, for his significant contribution to the
preservation of heritage in the Municipality of Clarington,
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• Jennifer Knox, for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition
Program, built heritage category, for her significant contribution to the
preservation in the Municipality of Clarington,
• Enfield United Church Volunteers, for recognition under the Heritage
Community Recognition Program, cultural heritage category, for their
significant contribution to the preservation of heritage of the Municipality of
Clarington, and
• Newcastle Village and District Historical Society, for recognition under the
Community Leadership Program, for their significant contribution to the
preservation of heritage of the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT Bill Paterson, Jennifer Knox, Enfield United Church Volunteers, the Ontario
Heritage Trust, Newcastle Village and District Historical Society and the interested
parties listed in Report PSD-038-12 be advised of Council's decision.
6. REVISIONS TO THE FIT AND MICRO-FIT PROGRAM UNDER THE GREEN
ENERGY ACT 2009
THAT Report PSD-040-12 be received;
THAT FIT applications be considered individually by separate Council resolutions;
THAT the Planning Services Fee Schedule be modified to provide for three
different fees for applications under the Green Energy Act as contained in
Attachment 4 of Report PSD-040-12; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-040-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
7. APPLICATIONS UNDER THE FIT AND MICRO-FIT PROGRAM OF THE GREEN
ENERGY ACT 2009
THAT Report PSD-041-12 be received;
THAT provided the application fee is received as adopted in Report PSD-040-12
that Council endorse the resolution contained in Attachment 4 of Report PSD-041-
12 supporting the FIT application by Hybridyne Power Development Corporation on
behalf of the Newcastle Golf Course, 2429 Golf Course Road as follows:
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WHEREAS HybridynePower Generation Site K Inc. (the applicant)
proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar array(the "Project")
on existing buildings associated with the golf course and the conference
centre building for the Newcastle Golf Course to be constructed to
accommodate solar panels on the lands at 2429 Golf Course Road (the
"Lands") in the Municipality of Clarington under the Province's FIT
Program;
AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the
Municipality of Clarington indicate by resolution Council's support for the
construction and operation of the Project on the Property;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the
"FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of
Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in
the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons
applying for FIT Contracts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the
Municipality of Clarington supports without reservation the construction
and operation of the Project on the Lands; and
THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive
Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the
purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the
Application or Project or any other purpose.
THAT provided the application fee is received as adopted in Report PSD-040-12
that Council endorse the resolution contained in Attachment 5 of Report PSD-041-
12 supporting the FIT application by Solart Group on behalf of Chris Cooper, 5659
Gilmore Road as follows:
WHEREAS Solart Group (the applicant) proposes to construct and
operate a rooftop solar array(the "Project") on existing farm buildings on
the lands at 5659 Gilmore Road (the "Lands") in the Municipality of
Clarington under the Province's FIT Program;
AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the
Municipality of Clarington indicate by resolution Council's support for the
construction and operation of the Project on the Property;
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AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the
"FIT Rules"), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of
Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in
the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons
applying for FIT Contracts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality
of Clarington supports without reservation the construction and
operation of the Project on the Lands; and
THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive
Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the
purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the
Application or Project or any other purpose.
THAT the application submitted by Hay Solar Holdings for 8969 Liberty Street not
be supported; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-041-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
8. ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT — April — June, 2012
THAT Report CLD-024-12 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-024-12 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of
Canada.
9. 2nd QUARTER PARKING REPORT
THAT Report CLD-025-12 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CLD-025-12 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
10. APPOINTMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT Report CLD-026-12 be received;
THAT the resignation of Keith Brettell be received, with regret, and that he be
thanked for his contribution to the Committee; and
THAT Andrea Horgan be appointed to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory
Committee for a term concurrent with the term of Council.
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11. NOISE TESTING AT UNION ROD AND GUN CLUB
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THAT Report CLD-027-12 be received; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-027-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
12. MUNICIPALLY SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC EVENTS
THAT Report CLD-028-12 be received;
THAT the Municipal Clerk and Deputy Clerk be delegated the authority to consider
and declare events of "Municipal Significance" under the Liquor Licence Act for the
purpose of obtaining Special Event Permits; and
THAT future requests for events to be declared events of "Municipal Significance"
be based on the following guidelines:
• Historical Events (ie, Orono Fair)
• Community Events (ie, an event that will promote neighbours meeting
neighbours)
• Economic Spinoffs (ie, Boots & Hearts, business grand openings)
• Recognition Events (ie, Sports Hall of Fame)
• Raising Funds for Charity or Community Works (ie, Mayor's Golf Classic)"
13. NEW FEDERAL ELECTION BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has
proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this fall;
AND WHEREAS the proposed federal electoral boundaries divide Clarington into
three electoral districts;
AND WHEREAS the Commission has sought not to divide a municipality into more
than one federal electoral district in other areas of the province;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has worked diligently in bringing
together several municipalities as one to create a cohesive community;
AND WHEREAS the proposed federal electoral boundaries for Canadians who call
Clarington home indicate a lack of understanding of the community of Clarington as
well as a departure from the respect for both the importance of local government
and its boundaries in determining electoral boundaries and for making government
understandable to its citizens;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington
indicate its strong opposition to the proposed electoral boundaries;
THAT staff register the Municipality to make a presentation to the Federal Electoral
Boundaries Commission for Ontario at the relevant public hearings this Fall;
THAT Staff report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on
September 24, 2012 outlining key messages that will be brought forward at the
public hearing; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the headquarters of the
provincial and federal political parties, the Regional Municipality of Durham, the
area municipalities within the Regional Municipality of Durham, and the other
municipalities affected by the Commission's proposal for Clarington.
14. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AN AMENDMENT TO THE MINISTRY OF
HEALTH'S REGULATION TO ALLOW RURAL BED & BREAKFAST
BUSINESSES IN THE PROVINCE TO UTILIZE PUBLIC LABS FOR WATER
SAMPLES AND TESTING
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington acknowledges the importance of clean
water and water testing to ensure safe drinking water in rural Ontario;
AND WHEREAS rural Ontario residents can utilize public testing in ensuring safe
drinking water for their families;
AND WHEREAS Ministry of Health Regulation 319/08 states, "Any Facility with a
private well that offers overnight accommodations must be assessed and have
regular water testing", further, that all testing must be at an approved private lab;
AND WHEREAS rural Bed & Breakfast businesses in the Province, including those
in the Municipality of Clarington will see water well testing requirements increase
significantly and to a level that may be, in some cases, cost prohibitive to their
continued operation as a result of the private lab requirement;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington support an
amendment to the Ministry of Health's Regulation 319/08 to allow rural Bed &
Breakfast businesses in the Province to utilize public labs for water samples and
testing; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Health & Long-Term Care,
local Member of Parliament and Member of Provincial Parliament, Rural Ontario
Municipal Association (ROMA), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and
the Regional Municipality of Durham.
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15. REQUEST FOR REPORT — THIRD PARTY LIABILITY FOR COST OF
CLEAN-UP OF NEWCASTLE FIRE HALL SITE
THAT the Municipal Solicitor be directed to prepare a report, for the General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of October 15, 2012, regarding
whether any third parties can be held liable for the cost of the clean-up of the
property for the proposed new Fire Hall in Newcastle.