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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1999 THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON . General Purpose and Administration Comm ittee November I, 1999 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, November 1,1999 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor 1. 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 Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley . Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Young indicated that he would be stating a Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest with respect to Report ADMIN-32-99. Councillor Novak indicated that she would be stating a Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest with respect to the Presentation of Dale Leadbeater, Gartner Lee Limited, Delegations (a) to (I) inclusive and Report Addendum NO.2 to PD-70-99. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-492-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on October 18, 1999, be approved. "CARRIED" . 300 G.P. & A. Minutes . PRESENTATION . DELEGA nONS . -2 - November I, 1999 Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the presentation of Dale Leadbeater; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak's relatives reside in the vicinity of the subject site. (a) Dale Leadbeater, Gartner Lee Limited, 140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 102, Markham, L3R 6B3 ~ Update on Environmental Impact Study - Blackcreek Developments reo Addendum 2 to Report PD-70-99 displayed a map of the topography of the site and elaborated on the background of the work which has been undertaken by Gartner Lee Limited pertaining to this application. She stated that evaluation ofthe wetlands was very difficult based on the definition of "wetland." She further noted that this site has very little contribution to the Blackcreek. The location of the proposed road alignment which falls in the area of the most significant wetland was problematic. In her estimation, the results of the E.I.S. still stand. (b) Jim Mason, Chair, and John Wiersma, President and CEO, 1362708 Ontario Inc., 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, Ll W 3R6. Members of the General Purpose and Administration Committee proceeded to the Municipal Town Square where John Wiersma, President and CEO and Jim Mason, Chair, Veridian and its employees tuake the presentation to Mayor Hamre and Members of Council. John Wiersma advised that 112 Veridian employees rose to the challenge ofan extremely tight deadline and in four months, the three former utilities of Ajax, Clarington and Pickering Hydro have been transformed into a new company ready to do business. Work place safety will be number one, employees will be treated with respect and the expectations of customers will be exceeded. Mayor Hamre was presented with the new Veridian flag to mark "Veridian Week" in Clarington. Jim Mason and George Van Dyk presented a cheque in the amount of$948,000.00 to the Municipality which is the initial dividend cheque. (a) Bev Jeeves, 16 Resnick Drive, Newcastle, LlB IK5 - reo Children's New Year's Eve Party referred to her correspondence dated October 27, 1999 addressed to Mayor Hamre and Members of Council wherein she requested that her small neighbourhood bordered by Arthur Street on the West, Andrew Street on the North and East and Challenger Court on the South be allowed to hold "Children's New Year's Eves Celebration" between the hours of7:00 and 8:30 p.m. on December 31, 1999. Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Items (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f); vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak's relatives reside in the vicinity of the subject site. (b) Chris Conti and L. Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2MI ~ reo Blackcreek Developments ~ Addendum No.2 to Report PD-70-99 circulated a document dated October 31, 1999 wherein it is noted that the Black and Farewell Watershed should be properly investigated because of its high sensitivity. In view ofthe fact that most of the Hancock neighbourhood was identified as a Provincially significant wetland, subdivisions have received approval in spite of this new information. He asked Members of Council to not rescind their last resolution and stand firm on the previous wise decision. 301 G.P. & A. Minutes - 3 - November], 1999 . DELEGAnONS CONT'D. . PUBLIC MEETINGS . (c) Norm Monaghan, 15 Westmore Street, Courtice, LIE 2H8 - reo Blackcreek Developments - Addendum NO.2 to Report PD- 70-99 circulated two letters dated September] 1,1999 and October 31,1999 from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters stating thar the "Provincially Significant Wetlands" have not been fully explored by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources or by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. He questioned why the land in question has not been included in the area which has been designated as having Provincial significance. He suggested that all development on these lands be put on hold until the lands have been investigated. (d) Glenn Genge, D. G. Biddle and Associates Ltd., 96 King Street East, Oshawa, L I H I B6 advised that this area has been the subject of several environmental studies in the past five years and expressed support for the recommendations contained in Report Addendum NO.2 to Report PD-70-99. (e) J. A. Hayman, 22 Jane Avenue, Courtice, LIE 2H9 - re: Blackcreek Developments - Addendum No.2 to Report PD-70-99 expressed two concerns: I. traffic problems have not been adequately addressed; and 2. the environmentally protected portions of this site are also Provincially significant wetlands. She requested that Members of the Committee reject this application. (I) Susan Marsh, 51 Westmore Street, Courtice, LI E 2H7 - reo Blackcreek Developments - Addendum NO.2 to Report PD-70-99 advised that item No. 26 of the Conditions of Approval needs clarification. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality ofClarington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding Public Meerings for the following applications: (a) Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - Part Lots 26 and 27, Concession I, Former Village of Newcastle - 1319164 Ontario Inc. (b) Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning Applications - Part Lot 9, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville - Lizjan Developments Inc. (c) Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - Part Lot 31, Concession 2, Former Township of Darlington - Derek Baird Holdings Inc. The Clerk's Department sent public notice for rezoning applications by first class mail on or before October 13,1999 to all property owners within 120 metres ofthe subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to October 13, 1999. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. 301 a.p. & A. Minutes -4 - November 1,1999 . Public notice for the official plan amendment application was sent by first class mail on or before October 13, 1999 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the site prior to October 13, 1999. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the proposed plan of subdivision application by first class mail on or before October 13, 1999 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the site prior to October 13, 1999. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. (a) Report PD-1l8-99 - 1319164 Ontario Inc. - the purpose and effect of the applications is to re-designate and rezone the subject lands to perrnit the development of a two storey retail commercial plaza containing 2,112 m2 (22,733 sq. ft.) of floor space and a two storey nursing/retirement home with 88 rooms and 175 beds, gas bar and retail plaza. Gerry Ver Beek appeared ou behalf of his son Ron Ver Beek, 327 King Street Ea't, Newcastle, LIB IH4 and circulated a documeut wherein he expressed concerns pertaining to: . traffic . noise . . garbage . lights . property . safety . two gas bars He advised that the zoning is currently urban residential as shown in the Clarington Official Plan and requested that it remain as is. Ron Hope, Chair, Newcastle BIA forwarded a letter to be read on the record stating that the Newcastle BIA has serious concerns about the proposed commercial development. He noted that ifthe development does get future approval, the BIA requests that it be phased in according to population growth. No one spoke in support of this application. John Shuki Lau, John Shuki Lau Architect Inc., 350 Highway No.7 East, Richmoud Hill, L4B 3N2 advised that this development will not only service the residents of Newcastle Village but create employment for its residents. He noted that this commercial plaza will have access onto King Street, parking will be visible from the road and the development will be compatible with the adjacent residential development. The applicant is willing to undertake retail market studies and, if necessary, will phase in development according to population growth. The development will not negatively impact downtown businesses. He confirmed that there will be a re-alignment of Arthur Street. . 302 G.P. & A. Minutes - S- November 1,1999 PUBLIC MEEnNG CONT'D. . (b) Report PD-119-99 - Lizjan Developments Inc. - the purpose and effect ofthe applications is to permit the development of a plan of subdivision containing 44 - 9 metre link lots, Sl- 10.5 metre single detached lots, 41-122.2 metre single detached lots, a Neighbourhood park block and a Public Elementary School site. Rob Brough, 3 Hooper Square, Bowmanville, LtC 4X7 advised that he purchased his home five years ago and that the wooded lot helps water run off, creates a sound barrier from the trains and serve as a habitat for birds and wildlife. He does not want the trees cut down. John Raxtraw, 7 Hooper Square, Bowmanville, L 1 C 4X7 requested that the trees remain and advised that the adjacent neighbours do not want the trees cut down. John Balenko, 5 Hooper Square, Bowmanville, LIe 4X7 requested that the wooded area be preserved and reiterated the concerns expressed by Mr. Rob Brough. Darren Yake, 23 Hooper Square, Bowmanville, LIe 4X7 reiterated the concerns expressed by the previous speakers. No one spoke in support of this application. . Julius DeRuyter, PMG Planning Consultants, 227 Bridgeland Avenue, Toronto, M6A IY7 displayed an artist's rendering of the 26 acre site and noted that three wooded lots will be preserved. The wooded area to be used for a school yard along the northern boundary will also be preserved. (c) Report PD-120-99 - Derek Baird Holdings Inc. - the purpose and effect ofthe application is to permit the development of a professional office. No one spoke in opposition to Of in support of this application. Derek Baird, Derek Baird Holdings, 6 Barrington Place, Courtice, LIE IB6 was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Site Plan 1319164 Ontario Ltd. Resolution #GPA-493-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-118-99 be received; THAT the official plan amendment and rezoning applications submitted by John Shuki Lau Architect Inc. on behalf of 1319164 Ontario Limited be referred back to staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comment; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-118-99 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. . "CARRIED" 302 G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- November I, 1999 . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. Resolution #GPA-494-99 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning Appl. ZBA 99-029 . Rezoning and Site Plan Appl. Derek Baird Holdings Inc. ZBA 99-032 Greater Toronto Facilitating Dispute Resolution . Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-119-99 be received; THAT the rezoning and draft plan of subdivision applications submitted by PMG Planning Consultants 00 behalf of Lizjan Developments Inc. be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; THAT within 15 days of the Public Meeting, the Commissioner of Planning for the Region of Durham be advised and provided, by sworn declaration from the Clerk, with the following: . that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51 (21.1) of the Planning Act for the subject subdivision application; . a copy of the minutes of the said meeting; . a copy of all written submissions received by the Municipality; . a list of all persons and public bodies, including their mailing addresses, that made oral submissions at the Public Meeting or written submissions; and . a copy of the report and the Council resolution. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-119-99 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-495-99 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton THA T Report PD-120-99 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Derek Baird Holdings Inc. be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-120-99 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-496-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report PD- I 2 I -99 be received; and THAT a copy of Report PD-121-99 be forwarded to the Strategic Planning and Review Committee ofthe Board of the GTSB for their consideration. "CARRIED" 303 G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - November 1, 1999 . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. Resolution #GPA-497-99 Monitoring of The Decisions Of the Committee Of Adjustment Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Appl. . Rezoning and Plan Of Subdivision Application Blackcreek Dev. . Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report PD-122-99 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on October 21,1999 for Applications A99/054 and A99/059; and THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A99/054 and A99/059, in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-498-99 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-I23-99 be received; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and the City of Oshawa be advised that the Municipality ofClarington objects to the proposed retail commercial development proposal as submitted by First Professional Management Inc.; THAT the Region of Durham be requested to review this application as a matter of regional significance and to require an amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan prior to consideration of any amendment to the Oshawa Official Plan; THAT the City of Os haw a be requested to enter into a discussion to amend the Boundary Road Agreement to reflect the requirements for growth in north-east Oshawa; and THAT a copy of Report PD-123-99 and Council's decision be forwarded to the City of Oshawa Planning Department and the Region of Durham Planning Department "CARRIED" Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the Addendum NO.2 to Report PD-70-99; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak's relatives reside in the vicinity of the subject site. Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-499-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe Resolution A THAT Resolution #GPA-359-99 as amended by Resolution #GPA-360-99 be rescinded. Resolution B. THA T Report PD-70-99 and Addendum No. I and Addendum NO.2 to Report PD- 70-99 be received; 303 G.P. & A. Minutes - 8- November I, 1999 . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. THAT the draft plan of subdivision application 18T-95029 filed by D. G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Blackcreek Developments be recommended for approval to Durham Region Planning Department subject to the conditions contained in Attachment NO.4 to Report Addendum to Report PD-70-99 and the red-line revised draft plan of subdivision contained in Attachment NO.6 to Report PD-70-99; THAT the rezoning application DEV 95-020 submitted by D. G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Black Creek Developments be approved and that the amending by-law contained in Attachment No.5 to Report PD-70-99 be forwarded to Council for adoption; THAT a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council at such time as the conditions of draft approval have been satisfied; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD- 70-99 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "SEE FOLLOWING MOnONS" Resolution #GPA-SOO-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe . THAT Resolution #GPA-499-99 be divided to allow for consideration of Resolutions A and B separately. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-SOI-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the following Resolution #GPA-3S9-99 as amended by Resolution GPA #360-99 be rescinded: "THAT Addendum Report to PD-70-99 be received; THAT Report PD-70-99 be received; THAT the following recommendations contained in Report PD-70-99 be approved once the Ministry of Natural Resources has established the wetland boundaries and determined that they will not be negatively impacted by the development; THA Tthe draft plan of subdivision application 18T-9S029 filed by D. G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Black Creek Developments be recommended for approval to Durham Region Planning Department subject to the conditions contained in Attachment NO.3 of Report PD-70-99; . THAT the rezoning application DEV 9S-020 submitted by D. G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Black Creek Developments be approved and that the amending by-law attached to Report PD-70-99 be forwarded to Council for adoption; 304 G.P. & A. Minutes - 9- November I, 1999 . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. THAT a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council at such time s the conditions of draft approval have been satisfied; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-70-99 and any delegation be forwarded a copy of Report PD-70-99 and be advised of Council's decision." "MOTION LOST' Resolution #GPA-S02-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Resolution #GPA-SOI -99 be reconsidered at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-S03-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Resolution #GPA-3S9-99 as amended by Resolution #GPA-360-99 be rescinded. "CARRIED" . Resolution #GPA-S04-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-70-99 and Addendum No. I and Addendum No 2 to Report PD- 70-99 be received; THAT the draft plan of subdivision application 18T-9S029 filed by D. G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Slack Creek Developments be recommended for denial to Durham Region Planning Department; THAT the rezoning application DEV 9S-020 submitted by D. G. Siddle and Associates on behalf of Black Creek Developments be denied; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report Addendum No 2 to PD-70-99 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-SOS-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Committee recess for lunch until I :4S p.m. "CARRIED" . The meeting reconvened at 1 :45 p.m. 304 G.P. & A. Minutes -10 - November 1, 1999 . Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Parking Enforcement Month of September 1999 Resolution #GPA-S06-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CD-43-99 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-43-99 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRJED" Parking Revenues Resolution #GPA-S07-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-44-99 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-44-99 be forwarded to the Bowmanville BIA. "CARRIED" TREASURY DEPARTMENT . Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. 1999 Capital Resolution #GPA-S08-99 Budget Expenditure Re-allocation Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-63-99 be received; THAT the surplus budget funds of approximately $11,000 from the 1999 Capital Budget Account Number 7606-3-S0S for the Arena and Account Number 7606-8-S0S for the Multi-Purpose room at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex be re-allocated for the purchase of office furniture and equipment for the Assistant Director of Community Services FORTHWITH; and THAT the overall 1999 capital expenditures in the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex for the arena and the Multi-Purpose room are not to exceed the 1999 Capital Budget, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Tender CL99-17 Dale Park Subdivision Resolution #GPA-S09-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR-64-99 be received; . THAT Bennett Paving & Materials Ltd., Oshawa, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $78,869.27 (including G.S.T.) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL99-l7, be awarded the contract for Dale Park Subdivision - Completion of Outstanding Works, as required by the Department of Public Works; 305 G.P. & A. Minutes -11- November I, 1999 . TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. CL99-10 Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Parking Lot Cobbledick Road . Confidential Report - Personnel Matter FIRE DEPARTMENT Y2K Update . THAT the total funds required in the amount of$81,999.27 ($78,869.27 tender + $3,130.00 engineering and inspection) be drawn from Account #20 IS-000 16-0000 which is a Deposits Held account for Reward Building Plan 40M-1798 and 40M-1799; and THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved, FORTHWITH "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-SIO-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report TR-6S-99 be received; THAT B.N. Fenton Construction, Courtice, Ontario with a total price of $38,9S9.77 being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL99-1O, be awarded the contract for Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Parking Lot, as required by the Department of Public Works; and THAT funds in the amount of $40,000.00 be drawn from the approved 1999 Public Works Capital Budget Account #720S-9900S-0261; and THAT the additional funds in the amount of$4,9S9.77 ($38,9S9.77 tender + $6,000 Engineering less $40,000.00, 1999 Capital Budget) be drawn from the Contingency Account #7007-00000-0298. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-SII-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report TR-66-99 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell chaired this portion ofthe meeting. Resolution #GPA-SI2-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THA T report FD-19-99 be received for inforrnation. "CARRIED" 305 G.P. & A. Minutes -12 - November 1,1999 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONT'D. . Emergency Preparedness Resolution #GPA-S13-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report FD-20-99 be received for information; and THAT a By-law to provide for a prompt and co-ordinated response to an emergency (Attachment #1 to Report FD-20-99) be adopted by Council and the CAO and Treasurer be empowered to spend the appropriate funds in the event of an emergency. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Ontario Summer Games 2000 Progress Report Resolution #GPA-SI4-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CS-18-99 be received for information. "CARRIED" PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT . No Reports Mayor Hamre chaired this portion ofthe meeting. Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Young indicated that members of his family will be constructing the Victorian Bandstand. ADMINISTRATION Victorian Bandstand Project Resolution #GPA-SIS-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report ADMIN-32-99 be received; THAT Council approve the use of the Clarke Library grounds for the construction of a Victorian Bandstand in the Year 2000 and that staff assistthe Clarington Concert Band; and THAT a copy of Report ADMIN-32-99, be forwarded to the Clarke Library Board, Orono Business Association and the Clarington Concert Band. "CARRIED" . 306 G.P. & A. Minutes - 13- November I, 1999 ADMINISTRATION CONT'D. . Surplus Property Resolution #GPA-SI6-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report ADMIN-31-99 be tabled to the next General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for November IS, 1999 for further information. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Presentation by Veridian . Children's New Year's Eve Party OTHER BUSINESS Lighting in Parkettes and Walkways . Resolution #GP A-SI7 -99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the presentation of Jim Mason and John Wiersma, Veridian, along with a cheque in the amount of $948,000.00 be received and acknowledged with appreciation and that congratulations and best wishes be sent to the new Corporation. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-SI8-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the request of Be v Jeeves to hold a Children's New Year's Eve Party be referred to stafffor Report, FORTHWITH "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe advised that the Municipality of C1arington has received an award for conservation from the Friends of the Second Marsh. Resolution #GPA-S19-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THA T the Public Works Department investigate the feasibility ofinsralling lighting in parkettes and walkways through parkettes where the parkette does not have a sports field on a case by case basis; THAT the Public Works Department investigate implementing year round maintenance of walkways that have a pedestrian flow tbat are currently unmaintained in winter months; and THAT an estimate be provided of the cost impact so Council can determine the appropriate priority for this item to be included in the budget and report back. "CARRIED" 306 G.P. & A. Minutes . ADJOURNMENT . . - 14- November I, 1999 Resolution #GPA-S20-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:0S p.m. "CARRIED" ~Ld~ 307