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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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General Purpose and Administration Conunittee
October 4, 1999
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
October 4, 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
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Conununity Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director, Plarming and Development, D. Crome
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest made for this meeting.
Mayor Hamre advised that a breakfast will be held on October IS, 1999 at the
Clarington Beech Centre to introduce the Principals of the Great Lake College of
Toronto. Following the breakfast, an open house will be held at the school.
Mayor Hamre advised that the Members of Council will be in Newcastle Village at
1:30 p.m. this afternoon to kick off the Village Policing effort.
Mayor Hamre read from a fax which she received from The Honourable Steven
Gilchrist, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing wherein he advises that,
contrary to recent reports, a facilitator has not been appointed to review the
amalgamation of Ajax and Pickering. Mr. Gilchrist states that he is willing to
provide a facilitator ifboth Communities agree to come to the table, however, it
will not be forced upon them.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-447-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
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THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Conunittee held on September 20, 1999, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
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(a) Carol Hopps, Committee of Clarke Constituents, 4495 Concession Road 4,
Newtonville, LOA lJO addressed Committee with respect to Report PD-I 09-99. Mrs.
Hopps advised that the Committee of Clarke Constituents was relieved to understand
the lifting of Deferral 19 will enable the Region to approve the underlying land use
designation as Green Space and Environmental Protection Area. She did question
however, what course of action the Municipality would have if the Ministry of the
Environment waived the Environment Assessment Requirement. She stated concerns
as they relate to noise, traffic, litter and leachate and urged Council to carefully
scrutinize the Terms of Reference. Mrs. Hopps requested clarification of changing the
references to the Ministry of the Environment to the Province in Modification No. 172.
(b) Richard Lovekin, 196 Lovekin Road, R. R. #8, Newcastle, LIB lL9 appeared
before Committee in concurrence with the recommendations contained in Report
PD-109-99. He advised that Sam Cureatz, listed as the next delegation, also concurs
with these recommendations.
(c) Sam Cureatz, 104 James Street, Newcastle, LIB lC6 did not appear before
the Committee (see above paragraph).
(d) Anthony Biglieri, Plantactics Group Ltd., 28 Bellefair Avenue, Toronto,
M4L 3T8 appeared in support of the recommendations contained in Report
PD-109-99 and offered to answer any questions of Committee Members.
(e) Linda Gasser, P.O. Box 399, 7421 Best Road, Orono, LOB IMO advised
prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance.
(I) Glenn Genge, D. G. Biddle & Associates Ltd., 96 King Street East,
Oshawa, LIH IB6 advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in
attendance.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Deferrals 19
and 39 to the
Clarington
Official Plan
File:PLN 32.11.9
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Resolution #GPA-448-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-109-99 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to lift Deferral No. 19 to the Clarington
Official Plan and approve the underlying land use designation as shown on Map Al
(Clarke);
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to lift Deferral No. 39 to the Clarington
Official Plan and approve Section 4.3.8, and further to approve Sections 4.8.9,
4.9.11,4.8.12,4.9.2 and 4.9.3 as modified by Modification No. 172 attached to
Report PD-I 09-99 as Attachment No.2; and
THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department, and all interested parties listed
in Report PD-I 09-99 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Removal of Part Resolution #GPA-449-99
Lot Control
Clarnew Developers Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
ZBA 99-034
Proposed
Amendment to
Durham Regional
Official Plan
Communal
Water and Sewer
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Monitoring of
the Decisions of
the Committee of
Adjustment for
September 23, 1999
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THAT Report PD-IIO-99 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of Lots 19 to 40, and
Blocks 60 to 67 on 40M-1976 be approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-1l0-99 be approved and forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section SO(7.1) of the Planning Act;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-ll 0-99 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-4S0-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-III-99 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised of the following:
a) THAT the Municipality of Clarington supports ROP A 99-00S only as it would
permit the limited use of communal services in the rural area where it is
deemed necessary to deal with a health or environmental problem caused by
failed private wells and/or septic systems, and only after all other options to
address the problem have been exhausted;
b) THAT the Municipality of Clarington does not support ROP A 99-00S as it
relates to the use of communal servicing systems for new rural development;
and
THAT a copy of Report PD-III-99 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Durham Region Planning Department, and the interested parties listed in Report
PD-1l1-99.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-4S1-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-112-99 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
September 23, 1999 for applications A99/042 and A99/048 to A99/0S2, inclusive; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for applications A99/042, A99/048 to A99/0S0
inclusive, and A99/042, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Parking
Enforcement
Report for
Month of August
Amendments to
Skateboard and
Bicycle By-law
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Appointment
Of Parking
Enforcement
Officers
Request for
Exemption from
Requirements of
Municipality's
Fencing by-law
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Resolution #GPA-452-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report CD-34-99 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-34-99 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-453-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report CD-37-99 be received; and
THAT the amendment to By-law 89-107 to prohibit skateboards and bicycles
interfering with the movement of traffic, attached to Report CD-37-99, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-454-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-38-99 be received;
THAT parking be prohibited on Darlington Park Road and on Down Road;
THAT the Park Wardens be appointed as Parking Enforcement Officers in order to
enforce the Municipality's Traffic By-law in the area adjacent to the Provincial
Park;
THAT the proposed by-laws attached to Report CD-38-99 be forwarded to Council
for approval; and
THAT the Darlington Provincial Park Superintendent be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-455-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CD-39-99 be received;
THAT Wayne Conrad be granted an exemption from the provisions of the
Municipality's Fencing By-law to allow for a fence with a maximum height of2.1
metres, in excess of the 1.8 metres presently allowed in the By-law; and
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Declaration of
Vicious dog -
Holkema
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THAT Wayne Conrad be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution # GPA-456-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of
Report CD-36-99 listed under Unfinished Business at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-457-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-36-99 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-458-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CD-36-99 be received; and
THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Wendy Holkema be upheld.
"MOTION LOST"
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion ofthe meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Co-operative
Tender 99- F 1-02
Domestic Fuel
Oil 1999/2000
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
No Reports
Resolution #GPA-459-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-57-99 be received;
THAT Ultramar Ltd., Oshawa, Ontario with a net unit price in the amount of
$.2354 per litre (including G.S.T.), meeting all terms, conditions and specifications
of the Co-operative Tender 99-FI-02 be awarded the contract to supply and deliver
No.2 Domestic Fuel Oil to the Municipality of Clarington for the 1999/2000 winter
season; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the 1999/2000 budget allocation for
heating offacilities.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
No Reports
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Orono Mill
Pond Dam
Transfer of
Ownership to
Municipality
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ADMINISTRATION
No reports
OTHER BUSINESS
Month of
October
Toastmasters
Month
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Resolution #GPA-460-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD-37-99 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington accept ownership of the Orono Mill Pond
Dam conditional on satisfactory completion of works to convert the dam to an
overflow weir by the Ministry of Natural Resources;
THAT the transaction and works be completed at no cost to the Municipality;
THA T the by-law attached to Report WD-37-99 be passed authorizing the Mayor
and Clerk to execute the necessary documents; and
THAT T. C. Smith, Area Supervisor, York-Durham, Aurora District, Ministry of
Natural Resources, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-46 1-99
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-460-99 be amended in the second paragraph
by adding the words ", including bank stabilization and environmental works,"
following the words "overflow weir".
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-460-99 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #GPA-462-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Month of October be proclaimed as Toastmasters Month in the
Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal policy
FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Hamre advised that the Newcastle Fall Festival which was held this past
weekend was a very successful day with a wonderful turnout. Councillor Young
advised that students of the Great Lake College of Toronto were in attendance at
the Fall Festival and were very warmly received by the Community.
Councillor Schell indicated that the Fire Prevention Day held on Sunday,
October 3, 1999 was very successful with many demonstrations on site and many
residents in attendance.
Mayor Hamre indicated that she attended the Police Services Retirement Dinner at
which time Constable Mounsteven was presented with the Officer of the Year
A ward.
Resolution #GPA-463-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:50 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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