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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) ESD-020-12 Monthly Activity Report— November, 2012
(b) CLD-035-12 Parking Control at Boat Launches
2. DELEGATION OF DAVID LAWSON, PRESIDENT OF THE BOWMANVILLE
CREEK ANGLERS, REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL FISHING AT
BOWMANVILLE CREEK
THAT the delegation of David Lawson, President of the Bowmanville Creek
Anglers, regarding enforcement of illegal fishing at Bowmanville Creek, be referred
to Staff for a report to consider passing a by-law regarding posting a sign on the
Bowmanville Creek, north of the dam to the "area where the two channels meet",
as "no trespassing for the purposes of fishing"; and
THAT Staff be directed to draft a letter of support to the Ministry of Natural
Resources regarding the enforcement fines being directed to the Municipality.
3. DELEGATION OF TOM WOODS AND NIK PAPANIKOLAS REGARDING THE
TRUDEAU DRIVE SCHOOL ACCESS WALKWAY CLOSURE
THAT, in the interest of working together to reach a solution that will improve public
safety for area residents, and those residents represented by the delegations of
Tom Woods and Nik Papanikolas, while engaging all community stakeholders in an
open and democratic process, Staff be requested to hold a public meeting on a
weekday evening to gather feedback from residents and provide a report to
members of Committee;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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THAT all residents who live in the area directly affected by the safety concerns at
the Trudeau Drive walkway be invited by a mailed notice, in accordance with the
standard protocol for notice of public meetings, to attend the meeting. These
notices should, therefore, be mailed to all residents living on:
• Trudeau Drive;
• Marchwood Crescent; and
• Orr Court.
THAT representatives from KPRDSB, Clarington Staff and DRPS be invited to
attend the public meeting;
THAT staff provide a report to Council after the public meeting outlining:
• A synopsis of the concerns presented by residents at the meeting;
• Potential steps to be taken (including cost estimates) that will address
the concerns brought up by residents at the public meeting (i.e.
including but not limited to: public safety, traffic congestion and
littering), and how each potential option will address the concerns,
including:
• Installation of a gate to permit access to the walkway only during
school hours;
• Installation of 24-hour video surveillance cameras;
• Closure and sale of the walkway property (including an estimate of
potential income from the sale);
• Utilizing existing Staff or hiring Staff to clean up the Trudeau Drive
walkway area and adjoining environs on a bi-weekly basis;
• Potential success of obtaining funding from KPRDSB to share costs of
any of the above;
THAT DRPS and Municipal Law Enforcement Division be asked to provide
comment on whether closure of the Trudeau Drive walkway would be effective in
reducing the incidents of vandalism, littering, drug use, swearing and other
disruptive behaviour currently being reported in the area of Trudeau Drive;
THAT the Municipal By-law Enforcement Division be asked to provide comment on
whether closure of the walkway would result in cost-savings to the Municipality with
respect to enforcement of illegal parking during school drop-off and pick-up hours
on Trudeau Drive; and
THAT the Emergency and Fire Services Department investigate the current
situation, especially during the morning and afternoon "pick up" and "drop off"
times; and be asked to provide comment on current access levels, and whether
potential closure of the walkway would result in enhanced accessibility for
Emergency Services personnel to Trudeau Drive, Marchwood Crescent and Orr
Court.
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4. CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT A REVISED
HANCOCK NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN PLAN
THAT Report PSD-054-12 be received;
THAT the proposed Clarington Official Plan Amendment No. 80 (COPA 2012-0002)
(Attachment 7 to Report PSD-054-12) to implement the revised Hancock
Neighbourhood Design Plan (Attachments 4, 5 and 6 to Report PSD-054-12)
continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent
recommendation report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-12 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. AN APPLICATION TO AMEND DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 163 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANT: WEST DIAMOND PROPERTIES INC. AND PLAYERS BUSINESS
PARK LTD.
THAT Report PSD-055-12 be received;
THAT the application for an amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision
(S-C-2004-004) and Rezoning (ZBA 2012-0017) submitted by West Diamond
Properties Inc. and Players Business Park Ltd. to reduce the number of residential
units in Phase 2 from 190 units to 163 units continue to be processed including the
preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-055-12 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
6. APPLICATIONS UNDER THE FIT AND MICRO-FIT PROGRAM OF THE GREEN
ENERGY ACT 2009
THAT Report PSD-056-12 be received;
THAT Council approve the resolution contained in Attachment 2 to Report
PSD-056-12 supporting the FIT application by Saturn Solar LP I on behalf of
1596451 Ontario Ltd., 3520 Highway 35/115, Newcastle as follows:
WHEREAS Saturn Solar LP / (the applicant) proposes to construct and
operate a rooftop solar array(the "Project") on a farm storage building at
3520 Highway 35/115, Newcastle (the "Lands") in the Municipality of
Clarington under the Province's FIT Program;
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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 the 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.
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-056-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
7. PUBLIC MEETING FOR WALKWAYS NEAR LYDIA TRULL PUBLIC SCHOOL
AND DR. G.J. MACGILLIVRAY PUBLIC SCHOOL
THAT Staff be directed to organize a public meeting including area residents
regarding traffic issues near Lydia Trull Public School and Dr. G.J. MacGillivray
Public School;
THAT Municipal Law Enforcement Staff, Clarington Fire and Emergency Services,
the Kawartha Pineridge District School Board, and Durham Region Police Services
be invited to participate in the meeting; and
THAT the standard public meeting notice protocol be followed to provide notice of
the public meeting.
8. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM — CLARINGTON ANIMAL SHELTER
THAT Report CLD-034-12 be received;
THAT staff continue to work towards developing a volunteer program at the
Clarington Animal Shelter and report back; and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-034-12 be advised of Council's
decision.
9. ACCESSIBILITY POLICY
THAT Report CLD-036-12 be received;
THAT the Accessibility Policy included as Attachment 1 to Report CLD-036-12 be
approved and incorporated into Corporate Policy; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision.
10. ENERGY AUDIT MASTER PLAN — IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
THAT Report CAO-006-12 be received;
THAT the specific projects appended to Report CAO-006-12 be approved; and
THAT the projects be financed from the Municipal Government Enterprise Reserve
Fund, with any realized savings directed back to the Municipal Government
Enterprise Reserve Fund to repay the financing provided.
11. AREA FOR DISPLAY OF AWARDS
WHEREAS we are proud of our community members and their winning awards at a
number of different venues and community events;
THEREFORE 13E IT RESOLVED THAT Staff identify an area within the Municipal
Administrative Centre where these.awards can be displayed for the public to view
and recognize the great community that we have.
12. STAFFING ISSUES WITHIN CLARINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES
THAT Resolution #CGPA-25-12 passed in Closed Session be ratified.