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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/1989 . . . . Council Minutes ROLL CALL MINUTES 'lmN OF NEWCASTLE September 25, 1989 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, September 25, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Present Were: Mayor M. Hubbard Councillor P. Deegan COuncillor D. Hamre Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K. Hooper COuncillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Acting Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public WOrks, W. Evans Deputy Treasurer, J. Rzeszut Director of planning, F. Wu TOwn Clerk, P. Barrie COuncillor Stapleton led the meeting in prayer. Resolution tC-644-89 M:>ved by COuncillor WOtten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on M:>nday, September ll, 1989, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution tC-645-89 M:>ved by COuncillor Wotten, seconded by COuncillor Stapleton THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on September 18, 1989 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Hubbard informed Council Members that Crothers Caterpillar today opened their new plant in the 'Ibwn of Newcastle. The plan, consisting of 17,000 square feet and 8,000 square feet of office space, employs 23 people. In speaking with the Manager, Mr. Hall, the Mayor was told that it was the attitude of the 'Ibwn and the price of land that attracted this industry to Newcastle. . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS CCMMUNICATIONS - 2 - September 25, 1989 Mayor Hubbard also informed Council that Brandon Kitchens, a division of Halminen Homes, has recently opened a 24,000 square foot facility in Courtice offering kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Resolution tC-646-89 M:>ved by Councillor wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Mr. George Brooks be added to the list of delegations. IlCARRIED" Mr. David Sims, ll7 King Street, Whitby, Ontario, appeared before COuncil on behalf of Mr. Eugene vandeWalker, with respect to Report PD-208-89. Mr. Sims indicated that his client is now proposing a compromise in his Rezoning Application by decreasing the number of units applied for from 29 to 18 year-round living accommodations. Mr. Sims also indicated that his client would comform to all site plan considerations of the TOwn of Newcastle. Mr. George Brooks, 5 St. George Street, Bowmanville, described to Council the efforts he has taken in order to obtain a tax receipt from the 'IbWn of Newcastle. He requested that Council look at a policy for distribution of tax receipts to residents of the 'Ibwn so requesting them. Resolution ~-647-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by COuncillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of I - 4. "CARRIED" I-I Correspondence received from Mr. C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Re: Provincial Policy Statement on Land Use Planning Fbr Housing; I - 2 COrrespondence received from Mr. C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Re: Water Supply in The 'Ibwn of Newcastle (Orono); I - 3 Correspondence received from William Wrye, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, outlining several educational courses for employees of municipalities; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 4 Environmental Assessment Board Annual Report 35.31.10. D - 1 Highway ll5 Proposed Detour 18.41.105. - 3 - September 25, 1989 I - 5 Correspondence received from Benoit Bouchard, Minister of Transport, Re: Dock Expansion proposal in the Town of Newcastle; I - 6 Correspondence received from Frank Haylow, Fire Services Adviser, Ministry of the Solicitor General, Re: Regional Auto Extrication School; I - 7 Correspondence received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Re: 1989 County and Regional Section Conference to be held October 15 - 18, 1989; I - 8 Correspondence received from Mike Hayakawa, Sports Editor, This Week Salmon Derby Co-ordinator, Oshawa- Whitby This Week, requesting support in the Sixth Annual OShawa-Whitby This Week Salmon Derby; I - 9 Correspondence received from B. MacLeod, City Clerk, City of North York, Re: Bill 46 - An Act To Establish A Commercial Concentration Tax (108-1); I - 10 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Re: Review of the Environmental Planning and Approvals For Development In The Ganaraska Watershed. Resolution tC-648-89 M:>ved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the correspondence dated August 29, 1989, from Mr. Michael I Jeffery, Q.C., Chairman, Environmental Assessment Board, forwarding the Board's 1989 Annual Report be received; and THAT the Environmental Groups within the Town of Newcastle be advised that this document has been received and is available for inspection in the Clerk's office. "CARRIEDI1 Resolution tC-649-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the correspondence dated September 12, 1989, from Mr. Peter Dorton, Traffic Analyst, Ministry of Transportation, with respect to the proposed detour and closure of Durham/Victoria Boundary road at Highway 115 for interchange construction be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for consideration in conjunction with Mr. George Flint's correspondence of July 24, 1989, respecting construction of the same road; and THAT Mr. Peter Dorton be advised of Council's decision. I'CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes CO'-lMUNlCATIONS D - 2 Resolution Re: Beverage Cans 35.11.2. D - 3 Kawartha Conservationist Award 60.87.99.(3) D - 4 Bus Stop at King & Division Streets 35.60.8. - 4 - September 25, 1989 Resolution #C-650-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seoonded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated september 13, 1989, from Mr. C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, with respect to a resolution of the Township of Front of Yonge, regarding deposits on all types of beverage cans be received; THAT the resolution of the Township of Front of Yonge be endorsed; and THAT the Region of Durham and the Waste Management Committee be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution tC-651-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the correspondence dated September 15, 1989, from Denise Lauzon, Information & Education Co-ordinatopr, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, with respect to public nominations of potential recipients for its Kawartha Conservationist Award be received for information. II CARRIED" Resolution #C-652-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the correspondence dated September 18, 1989, from Mr. George Webster, Bowmanville Business Centre, with respect to the relocation of the westbound bus stop at the intersection of Division and King Streets be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and subsequent report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Mr. George Webster be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDII . . . . COuncil Minutes COOMUNICATIONS D - 5 Bicycles and Skateboards in the Bowmanville Downtown Area 35.60.8. D - 6 permission To Sell Cut Flowers At Townline Road & King Street 10.2.ll. REPORTS Report H - 5 - September 25, 1989 Resolution tC-653-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the correspondence dated September 15, 1989, from Mr. Garth Gilpin, General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, with respect to the riding of bicycles and use of skateboards on the sidewalks in the downtown area be received; THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police Force; and THAT Mr. Garth Gilpin be advised of the actions taken by Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-654-89 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the correspondence dated September 19, 1989, from Mrs. Elaine Heyes, on behalf of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, requesting permission to sell cut flowers on the north-east corner of Townline Road and King Street East on October 7, 8 and 9, 1989, be received; THAT permission be granted to Mrs. Heyes, provided she submit documentation to the Senior By-law Enforcement Officer indicating the percentage of profits from previous sales donated to the Kidney Foundation; and THAT Mrs. Elaine Heyes be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution tC-655-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of september 18, 1989, be approved with the exception of Items #12, 113 and 124. "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 6 - September 25, 1989 Item *12 Resolution *C-656-89 Bowmanville North Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan Developers Group 60.35.423. THAT Report PD-210-89 be lifted from the table; Item 113 Fram Development COrporation 18T-87087 60.35.425. THAT Report PD-210-89 be received; THAT it is recommended to the Durham Region that Application to amend the Tbwn of Newcastle Official plan (Bowmanville Urban Area), submitted by Tunney Planning on behalf of the Bowmanville North Developers Group to delete a junior elementary public school designation; delete the "Hazard Land" indications affecting the subject land; introduce a "Local Central Area (LC)"; introduce two "Medium (M)" Density symbols; and restructure the population targets of Neighbourhoods "2A" and "2B" be APPROVED; THAT the Region of Durham and Regional Planning Department be so advised and forwarded a copy of Report PD-210-89; and THAT the interested parties attached to Report PD-210-89 be informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLCWING RECORDED vaI'E" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Mayor Hubbard Councillor Councillor Councillor Hooper Stapleton Wotten Resolution *C-657-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-228-89 be received; THAT the conditions of approval contained in Report PD-228-89 be amended by deleting condition *27 in its entirety and substituting the following therefor: 1127. THAT the developer reconstruct Middle Road from the north limit of their lands southerly and including the intersection of Middle Road and the future extension of Jackman Road to Town's standards for an urban cross-section. The Tbwn will endeavour to collect 50% of the costs from future development on the west side of Middle Road when and if it proceeds." . . . . Council Minutes REFORrs Item #13 Fram Development Corporation Item 124 - 7 - September 25, 1989 THAT the proposed plan of Subdivision 18T-87087 as revised, dated April 1989, as per Attachment 11 be approved subject to the amended conditions contained in Report PD-228-89; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute a Subdivision Agreement between the applicant/owner and the Corporation of the Tbwn of Newcastle at such time as an agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public WOrks and Director of Planning; THAT the amendment to By-law 84-63 attached to Report PD-228-89 be APPROVED and that the "Holding (H)" symbol be removed by By- law upon execution of a Subdivision Agreement; THAT a copy of Report PD-228-89 and Committee and Council's recommendation be forwarded to the Region of Durham; and THAT the delegations and persons listed in Report PD-228-89 be notified and informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLC:WING RECORDED vaI'E" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Mayor Hubbard Councillor Councillor COuncillor Hooper Stapleton wotten Resolution IC-658-89 proposed Municipal Moved by COuncillor Hamre, seconded by COuncillor Deegan Grant policy Revision THAT Report CS-30-89 be received; 35.60.100. THAT the revised policy and application form as outlined in Schedule II of Report CS-30-89 be endorsed; and THAT the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board be thanked for their contribution to revising the Municipal Grant Process and be forwarded a copy of Report CS-30-89 advising of actions taken by Council. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" (SEE FOLLCWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . . COuncil Minutes REPORTS Item i24 Report j/2 Northern Fire Station 16.6.29. - 8 - September 25, 1989 Resolution iC-659-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the Report CS-30-89 be amended by d~leting Section 2.2(a) in its entirety. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLCWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Absent Nay councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Stapleton COuncillor Wotten Mayor Hubbard Mr. Ben Sproule of Phillips Barratt Kaiser Engineering Limited, gave a verbal report to Council on the conceptual sketch attached to Report FD-17-89 with respect to the Northern Fire Station. Mr. Sproule indicated that if the conceptual drawings are approved by Council at tonight's meeting, tender calls could be completed by October 26, 1989, and work on the site could commence by November 21, 1989. Resolution iC-660-89 M:>ved by COuncillor Wotten, seconded by COuncillor Stapleton THAT Report FD-17-89 be received; THAT approval be given to the report and conceptual drawings prepared by Phillips Barratt Kaiser Engineering Limited, pertaining to the northern fire station; and THAT any costs incurred in excess of the amount budgeted for this project in 1989, be allocated in the 1990 budget. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLCWING RECORDED vaI'E" Recorded Vote Yea Absent Nay Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Stapleton Councillor WOtten Mayor Hubbard . . . . . Council Minutes - 9 - September 25, 1989 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution IC-661-89 Community and Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten Recreation Boards 35.60.3. THAT Addendum to Report TR-74-89 be received; THAT Report TR-74-89 be lifted from the table; THAT in accordance with the Auditor's recommendations, and in compliance with the Municipal Act, Sections 81 & 82, the local Recreation and Community Boards (with the exception of the Orono Arena, Newcastle Arena and the Newcastle Community Hall) be dissolved as established Boards of Council; THAT these Community and Recreation Boards be allowed to operate in similar fashion to the way they have historically, with the exception that they would not be required to submit their records for consolidation with those of the Town, and that there would be a mutual agreement established whereby the TOwn would lease the currently occupied premises for a nominal fee of $2.00 per year; and THAT the local Recreation and Community Boards affected be notified that this procedure will be effective for the year ending December 31, 1989, and that they will be contracted prior to that date regarding an appropriate agreement. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" (SEE FOLLrnING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution iC-662-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by COuncillor Deegan THAT the foregoing Resolution IC-661-89 of Councillors Stapleton and Wbtten be amended by adding a new recommendation as follows: "THAT the Chief Administrative Officer forward a Memorandum to the Director of Community Services and the Treasurer, and a letter to the Orono Arena, the Newcastle Arena, and the Newcastle COmmunity Hall, on behalf of Council, clearly stating Council's policy with respect to these three Community Boards." I'CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rezoning & Site plan Applications E. VandeWalker 60.35.307. - 10 - September 25, 1989 Resolution IC-663-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor wotten THAT Report PD-208-89 be lifted from the table; THAT Report PD-208-89 be received; THAT the application submitted by Mr. E.E. VanDeWalker to rezone a parcel of land within Part of Lot 25, Concession 1, former TOwnship of Clarke, to permit the expansion to 29 units and year-round accommodation within the existing Trailer Park be DENIED, and that the applicant be given one (1) year to September 5, 1990, to comply with the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, and to comply with the 1981 site plan Agreement; THAT the Region of Durham and Regional Planning be so advised and forwarded a copy of Report PD-208-89; and THAT the delegations and persons listed to be notified, be informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" (SEE FOLLCWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution iC-664-89 Moved by COuncillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the foregoing Resolution IC-663-89 be amended in the third paragraph, by adding the words "WITHOUT PREJUDICE" after the word "DENIED." "CARRIED ON THE FOLLCWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent COuncillor Deegan Councillor Hamre COuncillor Hannah COuncillor Stapleton COuncillor WOtten Mayor Hubbard Councillor Hooper . . . . COuncil Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS 812518 Ontario Limited - 18T-81008 Acquisition of Lovekin Cemetery BY-LAWS - II - September 25, 1989 Resolution iC-665-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report PD-227-89 be lifted from the table; THAT Report PD-227-89 be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute a Subdivision Agreement between the applicant/owner and the Corporation of the TOwn of Newcastle at such time as an agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and Director of planning. "CARRIEDII Council received as a handout, a letter from Dennis Hefferon with respect to the acquisition of the Lovekin Cemetery. Mr. Kotseff informed Council that one alteration is required to the conditions earlier approved in Report WD-60-89, in order to adequately protect the Town. Resolution IC-666-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated September 25, 1989, from Dennis Hefferon, Shibley Righton & McCutcheon, with respect to the acquisition of the Lovekin Cemetery be received; THAT Condition 2(c) to Report WD-60-89, authorizing the acquisition of the Lovekin Cemetery be amended to instruct the Solicitor to complete the transaction, notwithstanding the notices to lease and notices of charge of lease registered against the title to the Lovekin Cemetery on condition that Mr. Lovekin can provide the TOwn with an undertaking and indemnity to the satisfaction of the Town's Solicitor and satisfying all other conditions set out in Report WD-60-89; and THAT Dennis Hefferon be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-667-89 M:>ved by Councillor stapleton, seconded by COuncillor Wotten THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first time: . . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 12 - September 25, 1989 89-159 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Welsh); 89-160 being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a street name map and street name inventory for roads in the Town of Newcastle; 89-161 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of a registered plan as not being subject to Part Lot Control (772503 ontario Ltd., Challenger Park); 89-164 being a by-law to repeal Interim Control By-law 88-197; 89-165 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive zoning By-law of the COrporation of the 'Ibwn of Newcastle (Hynes); 89-166 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an Agreement with 812518 Ontario Limited and the COrporation of the 'Ibwn of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 18T-81008. IlCARRIED" Resolution #C-668-89 M:>ved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by COuncillor Wotten THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 89-159; 89-160; 89-161; 89-164; 89-165; 89-166. "CARRIED II Resolution iC-669-89 M:>ved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 89-159; 89-160; 89-161; 89-164; 89-165; 89-166. "CARRIEDII Resolution IC-670-89 M:>ved by COuncillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first time: . . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 13 - September 25, 1989 89-162 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an Agreement with Fram Development Corporation and the Corporation of the Tbwn of Newcastle for the development of plan of Subdivision 18T-87087; 89-163 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Fram Development Corporation). "CARRIEDII Resolution iC-671-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 89-162; 89-163. "CARRIED ON THE FOI.LC::WING RECORDED VOI'E" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent COuncillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Mayor Hubbard counci llor COuncillor COuncillor Hooper Stapleton Wotten Resolution tC-672-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 89-162; 89-163. IlCARRIED11 Mayor Hubbard informed Council that she, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Tbwn's Solicitor have been working diligently in order to arrive at Minutes of Settlement between the Town and Ontario Hydro. She oongratulated Council for their efforts during this very tough battle with Ontario Hydro, and stated that the Minutes of Settlement are a victory for public safety in the Town of Newcastle. Mayor Hubbard emphasized that the arbitration and the appointment of an arbitrator have many special benefits for the Tbwn of Newcastle. . . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Traffic Lights COurt ice and Baseline Roads 77.2.102. - 14 - September 25, 1989 Resolution #C-673-89 M:>ved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the street name "Lakeview Heights" in Newcastle Village be corrected to "Lakeview Road" and that staff be authorized to take appropriate action to correct this problem. "CARRIEDIl Resolution IC-674-89 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor WOtten THAT the TOwn's Solicitor be requested to investigate the equalization of Hydro Rates across the TOwn of Newcastle. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLC:WING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councilor Hannah Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Hubbard Councillor Hooper Resolution IC-675-89 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated September 19, 1989, from Philip Strathy, president, Art's Woodwork Ltd., with respect to the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Courtice Road and Baseline Road be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for investigation and a subsequent report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Mr. Philip Strathy be advised of Council's decision. IlCARRIED" r . . . . COuncil Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 15 - September 25, 1989 Resolution IC-676-89 M:>ved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by COuncillor Wotten THAT the Treasurer be directed to review the Town policy with respect to the issuance of tax receipts; THAT, prior to this review being completed, a tax receipt be issued to Mr. George Brooks; and THAT Mr. Brooks be advised of COuncil's decision. "CARRIEDII Resolution ~-677-89 Moved by COuncillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the delegation of David Sims be acknowledged and he be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution IC-678-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wbtten THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 89-169, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the COuncil of the Town of Newcastle, at this meeting held on the 25th day of September 1989, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-679-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the second reading of By-law 89-169 be approved. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLCMING RECORDED VOl'E" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre COuncillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Hubbard . -t. . . COuncil Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 16 - September 25, 1989 Resolution IC-680-89 M:>ved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by COuncillor Wotten THAT the third and final reading of By-law 89-169 be approved. "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-681-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:21 p.m. "CARRIEDII MAYOR CLERK