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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014, CONTINUED ON THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-053-14 Priority Green Clarington – Update No. 2
(b) EGD-024-14 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for August 2014
(c) CSD-015-14 New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
2. PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING TO PERMIT A 90
UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICANT: BOWMANVILLE VILLAGE INC.
That Report PSD-050-14 be received;
That the applications for proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, S-C-2014-0002 and
Zoning By-law Amendment, ZBA 2014-0023, submitted by Bowmanville Village Inc.
continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report;
That the developers be asked to hold a public information session; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-050-14 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. DELEGATION OF PETRA SCHWIRTZ, CLARINGTON TOURISM MARKETING
BOARD, REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE TOURISM PLAN AND IMPACT
STUDY FOR CLARINGTON.
That the delegation of Petra Schwirtz, Clarington Tourism Marketing Board,
regarding an update on the Tourism Plan and Impact Study for Clarington, be
received with thanks;
That Staff be directed to engage with the Clarington Tourism and Marketing Board;
and
That the Clarington Three Year Tourism Plan and Tourism in Clarington – An
Economic Impact Statement be referred to the Strategic Planning process.
4. DELEGATION OF BRAD BOWNESS, HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC., BRANT
GILL AND CRAIG JOHNSTON, STANTEC, REGARDING THE CLARINGTON
TRANSFORMER COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, AN OVERVIEW OF THE
HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY, AND FUTURE MONITORING
That the delegations of Brad Bowness, Hydro One, Brant Gill, Stantec, and Craig
Johnston, Stantec, regarding the Clarington Transformer Community Workshops,
an overview of the Hydrology and Hydrogeology, and future monitoring, be
received with thanks.
5. TO PERMIT AN EXPANSION OF THE BOWMANVILLE PROFESSIONAL
BUILDING AND PERMIT THE CREATION OF A NEW PARKING LOT
THAT Staff be directed to bring forward the necessary Official Plan Amendment
and Zoning By-law Amendment to approve the application for the expansion of the
Bowmanville Professional Building and new parking lot, at the September 29, 2014
Council meeting.
6. ONTARIO HERITAGE TRUST RECOGNITION PROGRAM NOMINEES
That Report PSD-051-14 be received;
That the Ontario Heritage Trust be advised that the Council of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington nominates Ron Alldread and Susan Laing for
recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for their significant
contributions to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Municipality of
Clarington; and
That Ron Alldread, Susan Laing, the Clarington Heritage Committee, Clarington
Museums, and the Ontario Heritage Trust be advised of Council’s decision.
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7. AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FEES BY-LAW PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
That Report PSD-054-14 be received;
That the Fee By-law Amendment, being a by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law
2010-142, regarding the payment of fees for information and services provided by
the Municipality of Clarington (Attachment 1 to Report PSD-054-14), be approved;
That the Apartment-in-House By-law Amendment, being an amendment to By-law
97-77 to require the registration of apartment-in-house units
(Attachment 2 to Report PSD-054-14), be approved;
That the fees be effective January 1, 2015; and
That all interested parties to Report PSD-054-14 be advised of Council’s decision.
8. APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO DRAFT APPROVAL BY HEADGATE
DEVELOPMENTS INC.
That Report PSD-055-14 be received;
That the request to extend Draft Approval be denied;
That the fee for a Major Red Line Revisions to Draft Approval be used as the
applicable fee for a revised proposed plan of subdivision for the subject lands, if
received prior to January 1, 2015;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department be
forwarded a copy of Report PSD-055-14 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-055-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
9. CORRESPONDENCE OF ROSALIND H. COOPER, FASKEN MARTINEAU
DUMOULIN LLP REGARDING THE PROPOSED BY-LAW ON GROUNDWATER
PROTECTION, REPORT PSD-056-14
THAT the correspondence of Rosalind H. Cooper, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
LLP, regarding the proposed By-law on Groundwater Protection, be forwarded to
the Region of Durham.
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10. WIND TURBINE PROJECTS – APPEAL TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
TRIBUNAL
That, should the Municipality receive notice of a decision from the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change approving either of the wind turbine projects
proposed to be located in Clarington (EBR 012-0615 – Clarington Wind Power (GP)
Inc. (Leader Resources) for the Clarington Wind Farm; EBR 012-0793 – ZEP/Sprott
Power Corporation, now Capstone for the Ganaraska Wind Farm) prior to the
inaugural meeting of Clarington Council on December 1, 2014, Staff be directed to
appeal such decision(s) to the Environment Review Tribunal; and
That Staff be directed to prepare a report, for the Council meeting of September 29,
2014, regarding the following, as it relates to an appeal to the Environment Review
Tribunal:
the grounds for appeal;
the likelihood of success; and
the exposure in the event that the Municipality is unsuccessful.
11. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TRAFFIC AND PARKING BY-LAW 2014-059
That Report EGD-023-14 be received; and
That Council approve the By-law, attached to Report EGD-023-14, to amend
By-law 2014-059.
12. COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM AND APPLICATION REVIEW
That Report CSD-014-14 be received; and
That the revised Community Grant Program and Application Form be approved.
13. SNOW REMOVAL REGULATIONS
That Report CLD-022-14 be received;
That the time period for residents to clear away and remove snow, slush or ice,
from any sidewalk in front of, alongside, or at the rear of their property, be amended
to 24 hours;
That the costs for the Municipality to remove snow, slush or ice from any sidewalk
where the owner/occupant has failed to remove it, be amended to reflect the fees
detailed in Section 12 of Report CLD-022-14; and
That the draft By-law, included as Attachment 1 to Report CLD-022-14, be
approved.
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14. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – CO-OP
STUDENT
That Report CLD-024-14 be received; and
That the By-law, appointing Ms. Katelyn Montgomery as a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, attached to Report CLD-024-14, be passed.
15. DARLINGTON SPORTS CENTRE RENOVATION OF THE ICE RESURFACER
ROOM
That Report COD-017-14 be received;
That Gallant Construction Limited, with a revised bid amount of $242,350.00
(net HST rebate), being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions
and specifications for tender CL2014-18, be awarded the contract for the Darlington
Sports Centre Renovation of the Ice Resurfacer Room as required by Community
Services Department;
That the funds required, in the amount of $267,250.00 (net HST Rebate), which
includes construction costs, contract administration and contingencies, be drawn
from the following Community Services Department Accounts:
Description G/L Account Amount
DSC – Mechanical Room 110-42-421-84267-7401 $ 250,000.00
Expansion
;and
That additional funds, in the amount of $ 17,250.00 (net HST Rebate), be provided
from the following Account:
Description G/L Account Amount
Municipal Capital Works Reserve 110-42-421-84267-7401 $ 17,250.00
Fund
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16. 2014/2015 INSURANCE PROGRAM
That Report FND-018-14 be received;
That the general insurance placement, in conjunction with the other member
municipalities of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, with the Frank Cowan
Company, for an integrated pooling arrangement that includes integrated insurance
coverages and common self-retention deductible levels for the period July 1, 2014
to June 30, 2015, at an approximate cost to Clarington of $930,914 (net of
reallocation), be confirmed;
That Clarington’s contribution reduction of $64,023, resulting from an updated
allocation amongst pool members, be transferred to the Self-Insured Losses
Reserve;
That Clarington’s share of the $1.5 million Durham Municipal Insurance Pool
surplus funds, being distributed back to pool members, in the amount of $202,950,
be deposited to the Self-Insured Losses Reserve with recommendations to be
included in the 2015 budget for risk management initiatives to reduce future claims;
That Clarington strongly encourage the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to
continue to seek joint and several liability change in Ontario, and Association of
Municipalities of Ontario be advised; and
That the Attorney General of Ontario be petitioned to reconsider their decision to
not proceed with proposed solutions to provide some reasonable limits on the
impacts to municipalities of joint and several liability; and
That the Attorney General’s Office and local members of Provincial Parliament in
Durham Region be so advised
.
17. TAX WRITE-OFFS UNDER SECTION 354(2)(A), 354(4)(A) AND 354(4)(B) OF
THE
MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
That Report FND-019-14 be received; and
That the Treasurer be authorized, under Section 354(2)(a), 354(4)(a) and 354(4)(b)
of the Municipal Act 2001 to write-off taxes as uncollectible and charge back the
proportionate amounts to the Region of Durham and the Province.
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18. EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. AND THE
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON FOR THE USE OF
AN UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE TO ACCESS HYDRO ONE NETWORKS
INC. LANDS
That Report EGD-020-14 be received;
That the easement be granted on the condition that Hydro One Networks at its
cost, amend the groundwater monitoring program to include multi-level monitoring
down to the Thorncliffe formation as soon as possible; and
That Dr. Rick Gerber be invited to participate.
19. PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING TO PERMIT A 23
UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICANT: ZEMER HOLDINGS LTD.
That Addendum to Report PSD-047-14 be received;
That the application for the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Zemer
Holdings Ltd. to permit the development of 23 residential units be supported,
subject to revision, to delete the westerly four lots from Block 3 and incorporate
them into Block 7 and to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 to Report
PSD-047-14 as appropriately amended;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Zemer Holdings Ltd.
be approved as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-047-14 with the
exception that the four westerly lots in Block 3 remain zoned as “A” Agricultural;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with
respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law
authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-047-14 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-047-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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20. APPLICATION TO PERMIT FOUR SEMI-DETACHED/LINKED LOTS (8 UNITS)
HAVING A MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE 17 METRES APPLICANT: ZEMER
HOLDINGS LTD.
That Report PSD-048-14 be received;
That the application to amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Zemer
Holdings Ltd. be approved, and that the Zoning By-law Amendment, as contained
in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-048-14, be passed;
That once all conditions related to the creation of the lots and extension of Cotton
Street have been satisfied as outlined in the Clarington Official Plan with respect to
the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol, the By-law authorizing the removal of the
(H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-048-14 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-048-14 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.