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arington
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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2013
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) Addendum to Integrity Commissioner
Report
CAO-005-13
2. INFORMATION FOR NEW HOME BUYERS
THAT Report PSD-030-13 be received;
THAT the revised New Home Sales Facilities Policy (Attachment 2 of Report
PSD-030-13) be approved; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-030-13 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
3. AN APPLICATION TO CREATE A COMMON ELEMENT CONDOMINIUM AND
REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: PORT OF NEWCASTLE EAST LANDS
THAT Report PSD-038-13 be received;
THAT the request to deem the subject application exempt from Section 51 (Public
Meeting) of the Planning Act be considered appropriate in the circumstances as
authorized by Section 9(7) of the Condominium Act;
THAT the application for proposed Plan of Condominium C-C-2013-0001 submitted
by Port of Newcastle East Lands be supported;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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THAT, following installation of Regional services, the condominiums be disbanded
at the developer's cost;
THAT the land be conveyed to the adjacent property owners at no cost;
THAT the application to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved, and the By-
law attached to Report PSD-038-13 to remove the Holding (H) symbol for the
subject lands be passed upon execution of the condominium agreement;
THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-038-13 and Council's
decision;'and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-038-13 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY ALTERATION
THE WALBRIDGE HOUSE
483 KING. AVENUE EAST, NEWCASTLE
APPLICANT: BRIAN AND AUDREY JOSE
THAT Report PSD-039-13 be received;
THAT permission be granted for works to stabilize the foundation and structure on
the property identified as 483 King Avenue East, Newcastle, in accordance with
Section 33(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18;
THAT the Director of Planning Services be authorized, on behalf of Council, to
permit further alterations to the property identified as 483 King Avenue East,
Newcastle, in accordance with Section 33(15) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O.
1990, Chapter 0.18; and
THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Clarington Heritage Committee, the property
owner, and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-039-13 be advised of
Council's decision.
5. COURTICE ROAD SIDEWALKS — MOYSE DRIVE TO NASH ROAD
THAT Report EGD-019-13 be received;
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THAT the proposal for the construction of sidewalk on the east side of Courtice
Road from Moyse Drive to Nash Road be approved;
THAT construction of the recommended sidewalk be completed in 2013;
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THAT funding in the amount of $75,000 for the works be allocated from the
Development Charges Roads and Related Reserve Fund; and
THAT, upon completion of the sidewalk works, the crossing guard at Moyse Drive
and Courtice road be relocated to the intersection of Nash Road and Courtice
Road.
6. CEMETERY BY-LAW AMENDMENT
THAT Report OPD-010-13 be received;
THAT the Cemetery By-law amendment as outlined in the proposed draft by-law
(Attachment 1 to Report OPD-010-13) be approved;
THAT the costs be expensed against the Operating Budget Account for Cemetery
Maintenance, resulting in an over expenditure in 2013; and
THAT Council recognizes that this cost be included in future annual budgets.
7. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION — ALTERNATE HOME
THAT Report CSD-007-13 be received;
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Beech Avenue Community Liaison
Committee be approved (Attachment 1 to Report CSD-007-13); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CSD-007-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
8. SALE OF HOCKEY ARTIFACTS
THAT Report CSD-008-13 be received;
THAT the Purchasing By-law be waived for the sale of hockey artifacts;
THAT staff be authorized to sell the approximately 1,300 hockey artifacts to Mr.
Garry Meyer and Mr. Mike Wigston for the amount of$50,000;
THAT the funds received through the sale of the artifacts be deposited into the C.S.
Capital Reserve Account;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington be responsible for shipping costs of the Hockey
Artifacts to Edmonton, Alberta; and
THAT Mr. Garry Meyer and Mr. Mike Wigston be advised of Council's decision.
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9. SCHEDULE OF RATES AND FEES 2013/14 - 2014/15
THAT Report CSD-009-13 be received; and
THAT Attachment 1 of Report CSD-009-13 Schedule of Rates and Fees for the two
(2) year period, September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2015 be approved.
10. APPOINTMENTS TO CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE AND
ABANDONED CEMETERIES BOARD
THAT Report CLD-020-13 be received;
THAT the resignation of Andrew Kozak be received, with regret, and that he be
thanked for his contribution to the Clarington Heritage Committee;
THAT Joseph Earle be appointed to the Clarington Heritage Committee for a term
concurrent with the term of Council;
THAT Kim Vaneyk be appointed to the Abandoned Cemeteries Board for a term
concurrent with the term of Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-020-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
11. NAMING OF NEW NEWCASTLE FIRE STATION
THAT Report CLD-021-13 be received;
THAT the name of the new fire station at 3333 Durham Highway 2 in Newcastle be
"Alfred Alldread Newcastle Fire Station"; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-021-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
12. REGULATING THE USE OF MUNICIPAL BOULEVARDS
THAT Report CLD-022-13 be received; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-022-13, A By-Law To Regulate The Use
of Municipal Boulevards, be amended by adding the word "vegetables" to the end
of the definition of"vegetation"; and
THAT the by-law, as amended, be approved.
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13. REVIEW OF CLARINGTON'S FIREWORKS BY-LAW 92-160
WHEREAS Clarington's Fireworks By-law 92-160 is very short and is not as
comprehensive as many other Ontario Municipalities;
AND WHEREAS Clarington's Fireworks By-law has not been updated since 1992;
AND WHEREAS fireworks have changed significantly in composition, size,
manufacture, height and loudness over the years;
AND WHEREAS the safety of Clarington residents is of paramount importance;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality should take steps to enhance the safety of all
Clarington residents by ensuring that our by-laws are up-to-date and
comprehensive, particularly with respect to private, i.e. residential use of fireworks;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT Staff undertake a review and update of Municipal By-law 92-160 exclusively
with respect to private use of fireworks by private individuals;
THAT Staff look to the Fireworks By-laws of the City of London; the City of Ottawa;
the City of Hamilton and the City of Windsor in updating and developing new
provisions in the Clarington By-law; and that Staff incorporate provisions from these
By-laws as necessary;
THAT the following concerns, provisions and issues be considered and addressed
by Staff in drafting the new By-law;
a. Providing a list of Prohibited Fireworks. This may be achieved by
contacting other Municipalities with lists and fireworks manufacturers in
order to obtain information regarding:
i. Noise Levels
ii. Height
iii. Assessment of"danger" level
iv. Country of Manufacture
v. Debris from firework (i.e. does the firework spray "confetti"; leave
excessive debris, etc.)
b. Setbacks from adjoining properties; vehicles and structures in residential
neighbourhoods;
c. Prohibition of deployment of fireworks on urban and residential streets,
roadways, and sidewalks;
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d. Prohibition of"firecrackers";
e. Implementation of a 10:00 p.m. curfew for fireworks on "school nights"
f. Preparation of a scheme of graduated fines for violations of the various
provisions of the,By-law, including description of enforcement
mechanisms and the preparation of a scheme of fines for the
parents/guardians of youth found to be illegally setting off fireworks;
g. Protocols for the safe storage, handling and ignition of fireworks
including:
i. Mandating the presence of a fire extinguisher and water source;
ii. Guidelines for the safe storage, handling and ignition of fireworks;
h. Providing an application and permitting process to allow for the
deployment of fireworks in specifically, Municipally-approved locations;
and
i. Amendment of the number of days to set off fireworks to "two" days
before/after Victoria Day and Canada Day, unless Canada Day falls on a
Wednesday, in which case "three" days is permissible.
THAT the aforementioned concerns, provisions and issues do not comprise an
exclusive list, and that Staff be permitted to address any other issues, concerns or
considerations in drafting the new By-law;
THAT By-law Enforcement, KPRDSB, Emergency and Fire Services, Durham
Regional Police, and MPP John O'Toole be notified and invited to provide input into
the development of the new By-law; and
THAT Staff use its discretion to determine an appropriate method of inviting public
input on the above issues and proposals and solicit that public input.
14. VERIDIAN AGENDA AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THAT Clarington Council request provision of the draft Veridian agenda and
financial statements at least one week prior to the Annual General Meeting.
THAT the foregoing Resolution, with respect to the distribution of the draft Veridian
agenda and financial statements, be distributed to all four shareholder
municipalities.
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15. BONNYDON LIMITED
APPEALS TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
DURHAM HIGHWAY 2, COURTICE
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGL-004-13,
regarding Bonnydon Limited appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board Plan of
Subdivision and Rezoning Durham Highway 2, Courtice, be approved.