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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
Octoher 5, 1998
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
October 5, 1998 at 9:35 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:
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, 1. Caruana
Deputy Fire Chief, W. Hesson
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with
respect to Report TR-73-98.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-528-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded hy Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on September 21, 1998, and the minutes ofa special meeting of the
General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 2 I, 1998, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
The agenda was corrected to reflect that Linda Riddle would be appearing as a
delegation.
DELEGATIONS
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(a) Linda Riddle, 70 Meadowview Boulevard, Bowmanville, LIC 4X5-
requested that Fencing By-law 89-46 be amended to allow her to retain her
8' fence because of the slope of the land. She noted that the neighbours have
no objection and that her 120 Ib king shepherd dog can jump over a 6' fence.
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PUBLIC MEETING
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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 a Public
Meeting for the following application:
(a) Clarington Official Plan Amendment - Part Lot 16, Concession I, former
Township of Clarke - Joseph & Elias Michael
The Deputy Clerk advised that the Official Plan Amendment Application was sent
by fIrst class mail on or before September 4, 1998, to all property owners within
120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal
assessment record. In addition, a notice was also posted on the site prior to
September 4, 1998. 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 amendment, then the objectors
would be heard, followed hy the supporters and the applicant.
(a) Report PD-I13-98 - Joseph & Elias Michael- the purpose and effect of this
application is to permit the severance of a dwelling surplus to a farm operation.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Dale Toombs, Agricultural and Rural Land Consulting, 15 Walker Street,
Lindsay, K9V SZ8 - appeared on hehalf of the applicant to express support for the
recommendations contained in Report PD-113-98 and to answer questions from
Members of the Committee.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Clarington
Official Plan
Amendment
Joseph & Elias
Michael
D09.COPA.98.004
Resolution #GPA-529-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-113-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Clarington Official Plan, submitted by Dale
Toombs on hehalf of Joseph and Elias Michael, be approved as provided for in
Amendment No. II to the Clarington Official Plan, as detailed in Attachment No.5
to Report PD-I13-98;
THAT the necessary By-law to adopt Amendment No. 1 I to the Clarington Official
Plan, be passed and that Amendment No. II to the Clarington Official Plan be
forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in
Report PD-113-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Resolution #GPA-530-98
Victoria County
Draft Official
Plan
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Request for
Removal of Part
Lot Control
W.E. Roth Const.
D14.DEV.98.057
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Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT ReportPD-114-98 he received;
THAT Report PD-114-98 he adopted as the Municipality's comments with respect
to the update of the Victoria County OffIcial Plan;
THAT the Victoria County Planning Department he requested to forward any
further revisions to the Victoria County Official Plan to the Municipality of
Clarington Planning Department; and
THAT the Victoria County Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report
PD-114-98 and be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-53 1-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-115-98 be received;
THAT the request submitted by W.E. Roth Construction for the removal of Part Lot
Control with respect to Lots 5, 6, 10, 14 to 17,21 to 25, and Blocks 29 to 34, all
inclusive be approved;
THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PD-115-98 he approved and
forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 50(7) of the
Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-115-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Committee of Resolution #GPA-532-98
Adjustment
September 24, 1998 Moved hy Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
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THAT Report PD-116-98 be received;
THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
Septemher 24, 1998 for Applications A98/036 to A98/040 to A98/042, inclusive;
and
THAT staffhe authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/036 and
A98/040 to A98/042, inclusive, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-533-98
Request for
Removal of
Part Lot Control
290572 Ontario
Ltd.
Dl4.DEV.98.056
Request for
Removal of
Part Lot Control
Wil-Swar
Enterprises Ltd.
Dl4.DEV.98.026
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Bill 96
Tenant Protection
Act
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Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-117-98 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of Blocks 32 and 35
on Plan 40M-1815 he approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-117-98 be approved and forwarded to the
Regional Municipality ofDurhampursuantto Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-117-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-534-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-118-98 be received;
THAT the request submitted by E. Drew Dowling of Walker Head, solicitor on
behalf of Wil-swar Enterprises Ltd. for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to
the former hydro easement located on Part of Block F on Registered Plan No. 702,
more particularly described as Parts I to 28, all inclusive as shown on Plan
40R-18065 be approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-118-98 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk
to execute an agreement between Bonnie Stockman and Robin William Thomson,
Trustees as a condition of enacting the Part Lot Control exemption request he
approved;
THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PD-1l8-98 he approved and
forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durharn pursuant to Section 50(7) of the
Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-118-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-535-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report PD-119-98 be received; and
THAT the amendment to By-law No. 96-32, as contained in Attachment No.1 to
Report PD-119-98 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-536-98
Council
Meeting
October 13, 1998
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Fencing of Dog
Owners' Properties
PI4.AN
POl.FE
ConfIdential
Report CD-51-98
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Animal Services
Monthly Report
July, 1998
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded hy Councillor Young
THAT Report CD-49-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-537-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded hy Councillor Novak
THAT Report CD-50-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-538-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded hy Councillor Rowe
THAT ConfIdential Report CD-51-98 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered at a "closed" meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-539-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-52-98 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-52-98 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
Councillor Rowe disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Report TR-73-98
and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. Councillor Rowe's spouse
is a business partner of one of the proponents listed in the report.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Cash Activity
Report June 1998
FIO.CA
Cash Activity
Report July 1998
FIO.CA
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CL98-17 Farewell
Creek Bank
Stabilization
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Resolution #GPA-540-98
Moving by Councillor Schell, seconded hy Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-73-98 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provisions of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (l) ofthe
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the
Municipality of Clarington for the month ended June 30, 1998, is as shown on the
schedule attached to Report TR-73-98; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of June 1998, be confIrmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-54 1-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report TR- 7 4-98 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provisions of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (l) 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 July 31, 1998, is as shown on the
schedule attached to Report TR-74-98; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of July 1998, he confIrmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-542-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded hy Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-75-98 be received;
THAT Cambridge Landscaping Inc., Cambridge, Ontario with a total bid in the
amount of $24,959.00 including G.S.T., being the lowest responsihle bidder
meeting all terms, conditions and specifIcations of Tender CL98-17, be awarded to
the contract for Farewell Creek Bank Stabilization;
THAT funds in the amount of $18,830.00 (total project cost $32,454.90 including
construction, fInal design, contact administration, contingencies and G.S.T.) he
drawn from Puhlic Works Capital Account Number 2900-00017-00000;
THAT the additional funds required in the amount of $8,924.90 ($32,454.90 less
$18,830.00 remaining 1997 funds less $4,700.00 consulting paid in 1997) be drawn
from Public Works Lot Levy Reserve Fund #5001-00036-0401; and
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report TR-75-98 Authorizing
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Review of
Municipal
Investment
Policy
Tender CL98-19
Install
Rubberized
Flooring
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Resolution #GPA-543-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-76-98 be received;
THAT the revised Schedule "A" attached to Report TR-76-98 along with its
supporting revised Appendix "A" and "A-I ", be approved as the current Investment
Policy for the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington for surplus General
Fund, Reserves, Reserve Fund and Trust Fund monies;
THAT the revised Appendix "A" and "A-I" he amended from time to time to
reflect the current status of any bank or institution being considered for investment;
THAT Section 2 of the revised Schedule "A" he amended by adding the following
wording thereto:
"so long as those institutions are affiliated with Schedule "A" and "B" banks or
recognized as a major [mandaI institution;" and
THAT the investment procedures (Schedule "B" attached to Report TR-76-98), he
received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-544-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-77-98 be received;
THAT Gym-Con Ltd. Barrie, Ontario, he awarded the contract to supply and install
rubberized flooring, with a total bid in the amount of$24,160.60 (including G.S.T.),
being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifIcations
of Tender CL98-19;
THAT Part "B" and One (I) dressing room be deleted; and
THAT the funds required be drawn from the Community Services 1998 Capital
Budget Account Number 7606-00002-050 I.
"CARRIED"
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion ofthe meeting.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Clarington Kids
of Steel
1998 Summer
Day Camp
Resolution #GPA-545-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report CS-14-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-546-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CS-] 5-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
Status of the
Mast Road
Skatepark
Gamet B. Rickard
ADMINISTRATION
Resolution #GPA-547-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report WD-50-98 be received for information; and
THAT Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton and Joan Anderson be provided with a copy of
Report WD-50-98.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-548-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-51-98 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled for
October 13, 1998, to allow for input from the Courtice youths pertaining to this
matter.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #GPA-549-98
Delegation
Linda Riddle
OTHER BUSINESS
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded hy Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of Linda Riddle requesting an exception from the Fence By-
law. be referred to staff for review and report.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-550-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport (Canada) and
Mr. Alex Shepherd, MP for Durham be advised that a numher of incidents
involving low level flying hy airplanes using the Hahninen airstrip in the
Municipality, which endangers the safety and privacy of nearby residents, have
been taking place contrary to safe and proper operating procedures of aircraft;
THAT the Minister of Transport be requested to investigate these incidents and take
all necessary actions under the Aeronautics Act (Canada) to stop this unacceptable
and unsafe behaviour immediately and FORTHWITH;
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Hannu Halminen and the
owners of the two airstrips; and
THAT the Ministry be requested to send a representative to the Municipality of
Clarington to describe its role to Members of Council once this investigation is
complete.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-55 1-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed".
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-552-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded hy Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting he ratifIed.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #GPA-553-98
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Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:55 a.m.
"CARRIED"
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