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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2014
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. PRESENTATION OF TED WATSON, CHAIR OF THE CLARINGTON
AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE 2013
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF
CLARINGTON
THAT the presentation of Ted Watson, Chair of the Agriculture Advisory Committee
regarding the 2013 Accomplishments of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of
Clarington be received with thanks.
2. APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING AND FOR DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM
TO PERMT A 79 UNIT MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICANT: H & H PROPERTIES INC.
THAT Report PSD-001-14 be received;
THAT the applications, to amend By-law 84-63 and a Draft Plan of Condominium
submitted by H & H Properties Inc. for the development of a 79 unit medium density
residential development, continue to be processed and that a subsequent report be
prepared; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-001-14 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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3. APPLICATION FOR REZONING TO EXTEND THE MAXIMUM THREE (3) YEAR
PERIOD FOR A TEMPORARY NEW HOME SALES FACILITY
THAT Report PSD-002-14 be received;
THAT the application, to amend By-law 84-63 submitted by Brookfield Homes
(Ontario) Limited to extend the maximum three (3) year period for a temporary new
home sales facility, be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-002-14 be passed;
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation (MPAC) be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-002-14 and
Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-002-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. HERITAGE INCENTIVE GRANT
2013 PROGRAM UPDATE
THAT Report PSD-003-14 be received; and
THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD-003-14 be notified of Council's
decision.
5. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2013
ORONO, BOWMANVILLE, NEWCASTLE AND COURTICE
THAT Report PSD-004-14 be received; and
THAT any interested parties to Report PSD-004-14 be notified of Council's
decision.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
2013 PROGRAM UPDATE
THAT Report PSD-005-14 be received; and
THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD-005-14 be notified of Council's
decision.
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7. REQUEST FOR REPORT — COST OF REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
STREET BANNERS
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report on the cost of removal and replacement
of street banners in Courtice under the Courtice Community Improvement Plan
funding, including opportunities to pursue funding partnerships.
8. COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX - VACATED LEASE SPACE
THAT Report CSD-001-14 be received;
THAT a dedicated program space be provided within the vacated space, for the
Clarington Older Adults Association (COAA) mutually agreed upon between the
Clarington Public Library Board, the COAA, and the Director of Community
Services, being not less than 500 square feet, until such time as other dedicated
space within the Courtice Community Complex can be obtained; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CSD-001-14 be advised of Council's
decision.
9. REQUEST FOR REPORT — THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY LEASED SPACE
AND POTENTIAL FOR USE BY THE CLARINGTON OLDER ADULTS
ASSOCIATION
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report on space that is currently leased to the
Theatre Dance Academy regarding the timing of the lease and the potential for
dedicating the space to the Clarington Older Adults Association.
10. REGIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATION — TOWN OF AJAX PETITION
THAT Report CLD-001-14 be received;
THAT the correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding a petition regarding
Regional Council Representation be received for information; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-001-14 be advised of Council's
decision.
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11. APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABLE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT Report CLD-002-14 be received;
THAT Ian Kruis be appointed to the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory
Committee, for a term ending concurrent with Council; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-002-13 be advised of Council's
decision.
12. WAIVING OF MUNICIPAL SIDEWALK SNOW CLEARING FEES
THAT the sidewalk snow clearing fees owed to the Municipality by residents in
accordance with the Snow Clearing By-law 93-144, for the period of December 20
to January 3, 2014, inclusive, be waived.
13. ASSUMPTION AND DEDICATION OF VARIOUS ROAD WIDENINGS
THROUGHOUT THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
THAT Report LGL-001-14 be received;
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report LGL-001-14 assuming
various road widenings as public highways and dedicating various reserves as
public highways; and
THAT the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to register the by-law.
14. CLARINGTON VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION PROGRAM
THAT Report CLD-026-13 be received;
THAT Addendum to Report CLD-026-13 be received;
THAT Staff be directed to implement Option 6, as outlined in Addendum to
Report CLD-026-13, to recognize Clarington's volunteers with the first event being
held in 2015.
15. PRESENTATION OF TODD BROWN, PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL PLANNER,
MONTEITH BROWN PLANNING CONSULTANTS, REGARDING EXPANSION
OF LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE COURTICE COMMUNITY FINAL REPORT
THAT the Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Report, entitled the "Expansion Of
Library Services for the Courtice Community Final Report" be received for
information.