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REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) LGL-007-12 Newcastle Fire Hall #2
Confidential 3333 Durham Regional Highway 2
Potential Claim For Environmental Clean-Up
2. DELEGATION OF MIKE PORPORO, MUNICIPAL RELATIONS
REPRESENTATIVE, MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION,
REGARDING THE UPCOMING REASSESSMENT
THAT the delegation of Mike Porporo, Municipal Relations Representative,
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, regarding the Upcoming
Reassessment, be received with thanks.
3. TO EXPAND THE LIST OF COMMERCIAL USES FOR AN EXISTING MIXED-
USE PLAZA
THAT Report PSD-044-12 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law, as submitted by Prestonvale
Heights Limited, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as
contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-044-12, be passed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-044-12 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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4. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING
APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
THAT Report PSD-045-12 be received;
THAT the application submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates on behalf of
Prestonvale Developments Inc. to remove Holding (H) symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-045-12 to remove the Holding (H)
symbol for Block 59 (Phase V) in 40M-2474 be passed;
THAT Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-045-12 be forwarded to the
Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC);
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-045-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. WEST BEACH ROAD SAFETY REVIEW
THAT Report EGD-027-12 be received;
THAT an accessibility parking space be approved at the West Beach Parkette
Parking lot including the necessary signage and amendments to the Traffic Bylaw;
THAT the park and road signs located along West Beach Road in the vicinity of the
West Beach parkette be reviewed and relocated or consolidated where possible, to
enhance the appearance of the parkette frontage; and
THAT staff be authorized to develop conceptual plans and a park implementation
strategy in 2013 with public input and participation.
6. COST FOR PAVING THE ORONO LIBRARY PARKING LOT
THAT Report OPD-010-12 be received; and
THAT the cost of Option #1, outlined in Report OPD-010-12 for paving the Orono
Library parking lot be referred to the 2013 budget.
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7. MOBILE STAGE
THAT Report OPD-011-12 be received;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Collaborative
Agreement as outlined in Report OPD-011-12; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report OPD-011-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
8. VENDING MACHINE IN CLARINGTON LEASH FREE PARK
THAT Report CLD-029-12 be received;
THAT the request of Emily Potter to install a vending machine in the Clarington
Leash Free Park be denied; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-029-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
9. ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT —JULY- SEPTEMBER, 2012
THAT Report CLD-030-12 be received; and
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THAT a copy of Report CLD-030-12 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of
Canada.
10. GREAT WEST LIFE RENEWAL NOVEMBER 1, 2012 AND FUTURE
THAT Report COD-023-12 be received;
THAT the Great West Life Benefit program renewal at 0.9% premium increase for
the period of November 1, 2012 to October 31, 2013 be approved; and
THAT the Director of Corporate Services be authorized to approve administrative
agreements as required for the current and future renewals, subject to satisfactory
service and acceptable terms.
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11. PURCHASING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
THAT Report COD-024-12 be received;
THAT the proposed amending by-law (Attachment 1 to Report COD-024-12) be
amended and to add a new Section 69.2 as follows:
"Should the Purchasing Manager determine that termination of the awarded
agreement be the appropriate action in accordance with ss. 69.1, Council
shall be advised of the termination in writing.";
THAT By-law 2010-112 be amended as per Attachment 1 to Report COD-024-12
(as amended); and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the amending by-law
(Attachment 1 to Report COD-024-12 as amended).
12. FINANCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
REVIEW: GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPONENT
THAT Report FND-023-12 be received;
THAT the Purchasing By-Law 2010-112 be waived and that Hemson Consulting
Ltd. be retained to undertake the Financial Impact Analysis of Clarington's Official
Plan: Growth Management Component to an upset limit of $90,000.00; and
THAT the study be financed from the General Government Development Charges
reserve fund at 90% of the cost and the remaining balance of 10% be funded from
Unclassified Administration Professional fees account.
13. REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING A PERMANENT STRUCTURE AT 71
OLD KINGSTON ROAD IN COURTICE
THAT Staff report back to General Purpose and Administration Committee by
November 26, 2012 on building a permanent structure which would accommodate,
among other activities, musical events, in the park at 71 Old Kingston Road in
Courtice; and
THAT Staff include in the report electrical feeds for the structure, and for lights on
Old Kingston Road.
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14. DARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB'S REQUEST THAT THE MUNICIPALITY
CONSTRUCT OUTDOOR ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELDS
WHEREAS the Darlington Soccer Club has requested that the Municipality
construct outdoor artificial turf fields to support its growing need for additional fields;
AND WHEREAS other potential user groups such as football and lacrosse would
also benefit from artificial turf fields to practice and play earlier and later in the
season than traditional grass fields permit;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Engineering Services be given
direction to investigate the project including the need, costs, and potential locations
with input from the Darlington Soccer Club, all other soccer leagues in Clarington,
and other potential user groups, for consideration in the 2013 Capital Budget.
15. POSSIBILITY OF ACQUISITION OF TOOLEY'S MILL VALLEY LANDS
THAT Staff investigate the possibility of acquiring the valley lands along the
Farewell Creek near Tooley's Mill earlier than development; and
THAT the report include whether any land can be expropriated.
16. REGION OF DURHAM PICKING UP GARBAGE COSTS FOR CLARINGTON
CHARITY LOCATIONS
THAT Mayor's Office, on behalf of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
correspond with the Region of Durham to investigate solutions for picking up waste
from locations of charity groups in the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT a similar request be forwarded to Durham Region area municipalities.
17. REQUEST FOR REPORT— LITIGATION COSTS
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report on what has been spent, on an annual
basis, for legal fees regarding the matters of 173 Baseline Road and the Newcastle
Recycling.
18. OFFERS OR COUNTER OFFERS REGARDING 173 BASELINE ROAD
LITIGATION
THAT Staff be directed to advise Council of any offers or counter offers being made
pertaining to the litigation matter respecting 173 Baseline Road.