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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
September 20, 1999
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
September 20, 1999 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council
Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young (at 9:50 a.m.)
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (until II :25 a.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (until 11 :25 a.m.)
Treasurer,~.~arano
Manager, Development Review Branch, Plarming Department, L. Taylor (until II :25 a.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (until II :25 a.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with
respect to Report WD-36-99.
MINUTES
Councillor Novak indicated later in the meeting, a pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegation of Libby Racansky.
Resolution #GPA-420-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on August 30, 1999, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre indicated that the following events held in the Municipality of
Clarington over the weekend received great attendance and participation from our
citizens: Terry Fox Run, Country Side Adventure, Archibald's Millenium Wine
and the Orono Fall Festival.
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DELEGATIONS
(a) Sam Cureatz appeared on behalf of Richard Lovekin, 196 Lovekin Road, R.R. #8,
Newcastle, LIB lL9- re: Report PD-l04-99 and advised that his client will be making
application to the Municipality of Clarington.
(b) Terry Caswell, Committee of Clarke Constituents, 4555 County Road #4,
Newtonville, LOA lJO re: Report PD-I 04-99- expressed concern pertaining the
following:
. Hours of operation
. Transportation Routes and over usage of rural roads
. Materials being stored on the site (refrigerators and stoves)
. Daily tonnage and related transportation carriers
. Negative effect on Crooked Creek
Ms. Caswell requested that full disclosure be made to all affected parties and that an
extensive environmental assessment hearing be held.
(c) Teri McKenzie, Committee of Clarke Constituents, 4555 County Road #4,
Newtonville, LOA lJO expressed the following concerns pertaining to Report
PD-104-99:
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Inadequate Public Notice
Proponents have little regard for regulations
Inadequate Roads
Safety of Pedestrians and School Children
Offensive odours associated with the transportation of garbage
Noise generated by the garbage compactors
Heavy vehicular traffic to and from the site
Ms. McKenzie requested that this application be rejected outright and that an
independent environmental audit of the site be made on how this operation is presently
being managed, because it appears that refrigerators and stoves are stored on the site.
(d) Sharon Steele, Newtonville Parents Association, 4443 Highway 2, Newtonville,
LOA lJO read the contents of a letter from the Newtonville Parent Association
pertaining to Report PD-104-99, stating concerns pertaining to the safety of the school
children. There will be an increase of approximately 60 trucks daily driving in front of
the school during the early morning and school dismissal times. She suggested that
approving this application is an invitation for disastrous accidents.
(e) Sam L. Cureatz, 104 James Street west, Newcastle, LIB lC6- re: Report
PD-I04-99 addressed Members of the Committee earlier in the meeting, see delegation (a).
(I) Jobn Hill, Remax Real Estate-re: Report PD-I08-99 appeared on behalf of Dick
Vooys, 2304 Trulls Road, Courtice, LIE 2N2 and requested that a 6- foot chain link
fence be installed all around his client's property prior to commencement of
construction.
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(g) Nick Mensink, GM Sernas, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 10, Whitby, L1N 8Y7
- re: Report PD-I 08-99 advised that he has been actively working with staff on this
application and that his client is willing to address the request made by Mr. Vooys for
the installation of the chain link fence all around the property prior to construction.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Libby
Racansky; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Relatives of Councillor Novak's reside in the vicinity of an area referenced in the delegation.
(h) Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Conrtice, LIE 2M1 and Chris Conti,
10 King Street, Port Hope, LIA 2R4 - re: Courtice Wetlands. With an overhead
projector, a map of the Black-Farewell wetlands was displayed. Mr. Conti noted that
these wetlands are the largest in the Greater Toronto Area. The following were
requested:
. A review of the OMB decision on the Hancock Neighbourhood;
. That consent from the Planning Department and the owner of Birchdale
Development lands be sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources to complete the
evaluation of the wetlands in the vicinity of George Reynolds Drive, especially the
southern part; and
. Insure that the Ministry of Natural Resources recommendations are followed and
that special by-laws are introduced for the protection of the wetland functions.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public
Meeting for the following application:
(a) Rezoning Application, Township of Clarke, 4503 Highway 2, Newtonville-
Sam L. Cureatz, on Behalf of James W. Hale in trust
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning application by first class
mail on or before August 20, 1999, to all property owners within 120 metres of the
subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment records. In
addition, notices were also posted on the site prior to August 20,1999. This notice
procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning
Act.
The Chairman armounced that the Director of Planning and Development would
describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments, then the objectors
would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant.
(a) Report PD-I02-99, Sam Cureatz on behalf of James William Hale - the
purpose and effect of the application is to permit the severance of two 0.20 ha
lots and one 0.19 ha lot forresidential purpose.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D.
Sam Cureatz appeared on behalf of the applicant and advised that the issue of
the number of septic systems is being addressed by the applicant through the
Health Department.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rezoning
Application
Sam Cureatz
Neighbourhood
Design Plan
File: PLN 31.5.4
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Application
For Amendment
to Provisional
Certificate of
Approval-
Newcastle Recycling
Limited
File No.: PLN. 33.5
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Resolution #GP A-42 1-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-l 02-99 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of
three lots for residential use be referred back to Staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-l 02-99 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-422-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-I 03-99 be received; and
THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to all interested parties.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-423-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PD-I 04-99 be received;
THAT the Ministry of the Environment Approvals Branch be advised of the
following:
(a) THAT the application submitted by Newcastle Recycling Limited to amend
Provisional Certificate of Approval # A390327 to permit the operation of a
Waste Disposal Site (Transfer) does not conform to the Clarington Official
Plan or Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63;
(b) THAT the Municipality of Cia ring ton objects to the processing of the
application submitted by Newcastle Recycling Limited until such time as the
issue of Official Plan and Zoning By-law conformity has been resolved; and
(c) THAT the Municipality of Clarington reserves its decision regarding the need
for a hearing under Section 32, Part V of the Environmental Protection Act
until such time as the issue of Official Plan and Zoning By-law conformity has
been resolved; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Monitoring of
the decisions of
the Committee
of Adjustment
Ontario Municipal
Board Decision
Lishman/Halminen
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Ontario Municipal
Board Decision
Courtice Heights
Developments
Rezoning
Application
708545
Ontario
Limited
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THAT the Ministry of the Environment Approvals Branch, the Region of Durham,
all interested parties listed in Report PD-I 04-99 and any delegation be provided
with a copy of Report PD-104-99 and be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-424-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-I 05-99 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
September 9, 1999 for Applications A99/030, A991034 and A99/036 to A991041,
inclusive; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A99/030, A991034 and
A99/036 to A99/041, inclusive, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-425-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report PD-l 06-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-426-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-I 07-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-427-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report PD-l 08-99 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
recommends approval of the proposed Plan of Subdivision 18T-95028 subject to the
Conditions of Draft Approval contained in Attachment No. I to Report PD-l 08-99;
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute the Subdivision
Agreement between the Owner of the Draft Plan of Subdivision and the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington at such time as an agreement has
been fmalized to the satisfaction ofthe Director of Public Works and the Director of
Planning and Development;
THAT the amendment to By-law 84-63 attached to Report PD-108-99, be approved
and that the Holding (II) symbols be removed by By-law upon the execution of a
Subdivision Agreement;
THAT all interested parties and delegations be advised of Council's decision; and
THAT a copy of Report PD-l08-99 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Durham Regional Planning Department
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-428-99
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Rowe
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THAT tbe foregoing Resolution #GPA-427-99 be amended by adding the
following wording to the second paragraph:
"and the installation of a chain link fence prior to commencement of
construction and that this be reflected in Section 31 of the Conditions of Draft
Approval".
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-427-99 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Resolution #GPA-429-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Committee recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:55 a.m.
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-430-99
Parking
Enforcement
Month of June
Parking
Enforcement
Month of July
Parking
Reserve
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Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-31-99 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-31-99 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-43 1-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-32-99 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-32-99 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-432-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Staffbe directed to meet with Members of the BlA as soon as possible to
address the issue of the decrease in parking revenues.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Tender Awards
Summer Council
Break
Cash Activity
Report
June 1999
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Resolution #GPA-433-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report TR-54-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-434-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report TR-55-99 he received;
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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Update on
Final Billings
1999 Property
Taxes
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Monthly Fire
Report - August
1999
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the
Municipality of Cia ring ton for the month ended June 30,1999, is as shown on the
schedule attached to Report TR-55-99; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of June 1999, be confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-435-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report TR-56-99 be received for information;
THAT staff continue to keep Council appraised of the situation; and
THAT staff investigate the option of providing an Interim Billing to the capped
Classes for 1999 property taxes if delays continue past mid-October 1999.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-436-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report FD-16-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Summer Day
Camp 1999
Kids of
Steel
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Resolution #GPA-437-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CS-14-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-438-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CS-15-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Release of Storm
Sewer
Easement
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Monthly
Report on
Building Permit
Activity for
August
ADMINISTRA nON
Corporate Health
and Safety
Program
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Resolution #GPA-439-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-35-99 be received;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation
of the Municipality of Clarington, the release of an easement over Parts I and 2,
Plan 40R-17785 which had been transferred to the Municipality by Instrument
No. L T823438;
THAT the applicant be responsible for all costs associated with the release of the
easement, including document preparation and registration costs; and
THAT Mr. Sam Cureatz be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report WD-36-99;
vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Rowe indicated that her spouse is a partner in Clinic Buildings
referenced in Report WD-36-99.
Resolution #GPA-440-99
Motion by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report WD-36-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion ofthe meeting.
Resolution #GPA-44 1-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report ADMIN-29-99 he received;
THAT the Annual Report of the Corporate Joint Health & Safety Committee be
received;
THAT the revised Health & Safety Policy and Program (Schedule A & B to Report
ADMIN-29-99) be approved;
THAT By-law #98-110 be repealed; and
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ADMINISTRA nON CONT'D.
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THAT the By-law (Attachment #3) attached to Report ADMIN-29-99 be forwarded
to Council for approval.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #GPA-442-99
THAT the Confidential Personnel Matter item be referred to the end of the agenda
to be considered at a "closed" meeting.
"CARRIED"
Delegation
L. Racansky
Resolution #GPA-443-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be acknowledged and that the contents of
her presentation be referred to the appropriate staff.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-444-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-445-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.
"'CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-446-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:35 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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