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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
October 18, 1999
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
October 18, 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 Community Services, J. Caruana (until 10:45 a.m)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (until 10:45 a.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome (until 10:45 a.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended the meeting at 10:55 a.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (until 11:00 a.m.)
Assistant Director of Community Services, B. Taylor (until I 0:20 a.m.)
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
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be stating a Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
with respect of the delegation of Glenn Genge pertaining to Black Creek Development -
wetland mapping.
Councillor Young advised that he would be stating a Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest with
respect to Section 3.4 of Report PD-115-99.
Joe Caruana, Director of Community Services, introduced Bruce Taylor who began his
employment with the Municipality today as the Assistant Director of Community Services.
Mr. Taylor comes to the Municipality from the Town of Whitby.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-464-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on October 4, 1999, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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DELEGA nONS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
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(a) Glenn Genge, D. G. Biddle & Associates Ltd., 96 King Street East, O,hawa,
LIH IB6 was called but was not present.
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 Public
Meetings for the following applications:
(a) Rezoning Application - Part Lot 31, Concession 3, Former Township of
Darlington - 904222 Ontario Ltd.
(b) Rezoning Application - Part Lot 31, Concession 3, Former Township of
Darlington - Daiseyfield Developments
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for rezoning applications by first class
mail on or before September 17, 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 sites prior to September 17, 1999. This
notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the
Planning Act.
The Chairman announced 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-113-99 - 904222 Ontario Inc. - the purpose and effect of the
application is to permit the construction of five semi-detached dwelling units
with an exterior side yard setback of 3 metres rather than 6 metres.
Libby Racan,ky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2Hl addressed Committee
with respect to both applications which are subject to public meetings today. Mrs.
Racansky indicated that all of the applications in the Courtice North area are small
however, when put together they involve a large portion ofland. Although staff
have indicated that environmental impact studies are not necessary in this area,
residents are experiencing water shortages throughout the Region. Water quality in
the subject area is diminishing and she urged Council to ensure that adequate
studies are carried out.
No one spoke in support ofthe application nor was the applicant present to address
Committee.
(b) Report PD-114-99 - Daiseyfield Developments - the purpose and effect of the
application is to permit the construction of three semi-detached dwelling units
with an exterior side yard setback of 3 metres rather than 6 metres.
Norm Monaghan, 15 We,tmore Street, Courtice, LIE 2H8 questioned whether
pushing the houses forward on the subject lots will decrease visibility at the corners.
No one spoke in support of the application.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D.
Daniel Pustil, Daiseyfield Developmeuts, 550 Egliuton Aveuue West, #30059,
Torouto, M5N IB6 advised Committee that Committee of Adjustment has
approved three previous applications. The application for rezoning was submitted
at his time to remain consistent with the other builder's application on the south
side of Daiseyfield Avenue.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rezoning Appl.
Applicant:
904222 Ontario
Inc.
File: ZBA 99-031
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Rezoning Appl.
Applicant:
Daiseyfield Devel.
ZBA 99-033
Millennium
Projects
Main Street
Ontario
Funding
Program
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Resolution #GPA-465-99
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-113 -99 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former
Town of Newcastle, submitted by 904222 Ontario Inc. to reduce the exterior side
yard setback be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a
subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-1l3-99 and any delegations be
advised ofCounciJ's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-466-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PD-114-99 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former
Town of Newcastle, submitted by Daiseyfield Developments to reduce the exterior
side yard setback be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation
of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-114-99 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-467-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-115-99 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to submit the application to Main Street Ontario for the
six Millennium Projects discussed in Section 3.3 to Section 3.6 of Report
PD-115-99;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the
Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation regarding the Main Street Funding
Program; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
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THAT the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, the Courtice Business
Association, the Nantucket Condominium Corporation and all other persons listed
on the interested parties list attached to Report PD-115-99 be forwarded a copy of
Report PD-115-99 and be advised of Council's decision.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOnONS"
Resolution #GPA-468-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-467-99 be divided to allow for discussion of
Section 3.4 separately from the remainder of the report.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Young stated a Pecuniary Interest with respect to Section 3.4 of Report
PD-115-99 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Young advised that his family business is donating the labour for the
program as outlined in that section.
Resolution #GPA-469-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
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THAT staffbe authorized to submit the application to Main Street Ontario for the
Milleunium Project discussed in Section 3.4 of Report PD-115-99.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-470-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-115-99 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to submit the application to Main Street Ontario for the
five Millennium Projects discussed in Sections 3.3,3.5 and 3.6 of Report
PD-115-99;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the
Ministry of Citizenship, Culrure and Recreation regarding the Main Street Funding
Program; and
THAT the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, the Courtice Business
Association, the Nantucket Condominium Corporation and all other persons listed
on the interested parties list attached to Report PD-1l5-99 be forwarded a copy of
Report PD-1l5-99 and be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GP A-471-99
Monitoring of
the Decisions of
the Committee of
Adjustment for
October 7, 1999
Parking in
Residential Areas
DEV 98-054;
PLN 23.14
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-II6-99 be received;
THAT Council coucur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
October 7, 1999 for applications A99!053 to A99!058 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!053 to A99!055
inclusive, A99!057 and A99/058, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-472-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-117 -99 be received;
THAT the proposal to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former
Town of Newcastle, to implement the recommendations on parking in residential
areas contained within PD-36-99 be approved;
THAT the amending by-laws attached to Report PD-1l7-99 be forwarded to
Council for adoption; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, Oshawa-Durham Home Builder's
Association, The Urban Development Institute, any interested parties listed in
Report PD- I 17-99 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOnON"
Resolution #GPA-473-99
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Section 1.2 iv) of Report PD-I17-99 be referred back to staff to prepare a
report on the actions being taken and the ways the Municipality can mitigate the
impact on water systems.
"CARRIED"
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-472-99 was then put to a vote and
CARRJED.
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Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Animal
Services
Monthly
Report for
August
Resolution #GPA-474-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-40-99 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-40-99 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Animal
Services
Monthly
Report for
September
Resolution #GPA-475-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-42-99 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-42-99 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Confidential
Report
Resolution #GPA-476-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report TR-58-99 be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Cash Activity
Report for
July, 1999
Resolution #GPA-477-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-59-99 be received;
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 ofClarington for the month ended July 31, 1999, is as shown on the
schedule attached to Report TR-59-99; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of July, 1999, be confirmed.
"CARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-478-99
Cash Activity
Report for
August, 1999
Segregation
Of Development
Charges Reserve
Fund
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Joint
Purchase
Flashover
Unit
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Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report TR-60-99 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (I) of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position ofthe
Muuicipality ofClarington for the month ended August 31, 1999, is as shown on
the schedule attached to Report TR-60-99; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of August, 1999, be confirmed.
"CARRJED"
Resolution #GPA-479-99
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-61-99 be received;
THA T the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the by-law to enter into an
Agency Agreement between CHUMS Financing Corporation and Local Authority
Services Limited, as Agent, and Eligible Investors with respect to "ONE" - The
Public Sector Group of Funds", included as Attachment A to Report TR-61-99;
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to execute on behalf of the Municipality of
Clarington any documents necessary to participate in the Funds provided by "ONE
- the Public Sector Group of Funds" sponsored by Municipal Finance Officers
Association and Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and
THAT the Treasurer invest development charge reserve fund balances in the
"ONE" fund and/or any other approved investment vehicle, in order to comply with
the segretation requirements under the new Development Charges Act and related
regulations.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-480-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report FD-17-99 be received; and
THAT Clarington Fire Department enter into a joint venture with Ajax, Pickering,
Whitby and Oshawa Fire Services to purchase a Flashover Simulator for training
purposes.
"CARRIED"
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FIRE DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-481-99
Monthly
Fire Report
Month of
September, 1999
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report FD-18-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Pre-Teen
Dances
Resolution #GPA-482-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CS-17-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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Official
Opening of
Clarington's
Skatepark
Transfer of
Lands to
Kawartha
Pineridge
School Board
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Resolution #GPA-483-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-38-99 be received; and
THAT the skatepark be named in memory of the late Carson Elliott.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-484-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-39-99 be received;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documents
necessary to transfer to the Kawartha Piueridge School Board Part I of Plan
40R-19289; and
THAT St. Stephen's Estates Inc. be responsible for all associated costs, legal or
otherwise, with the transfer of Part I of Plan 40R-19289 to the Kawartha Pineridge
School Board.
"CARRIED"
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Resolution #GPA-485-99
Sports Field
Fees
Monthly Report
On Building
Permit Activity
For September,
1999
ADMINISTRA nON
Confidential
Report
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-40-99 be received;
THAT Council approve the proposed schedule of Rates and Fees for sports fields
and parks, attached to Report WD-40-99, effective January 1,2000.
"CARRJED"
Resolution #GPA-486-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-41-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-487-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report ADMIN-30-99 be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-488-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Committee recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:55 a.m.
OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-489-99
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting be "closed" to allow for discussion of a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-490-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Committee be ratified.
"CARRJED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #GPA-49 1-99
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Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at II :28 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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