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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
October 19, 1998
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
October 19, 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:
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell (until 11 :30 a.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (until!l :30 a.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (until I! :30 a.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (until 11:30 a.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (until 11:30 a.m.)
Director of PI arming and Development, F. Wu (until 11: 30 a.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-554-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded hy Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on October 5, 1998, be approved.
"CARRIED"
DELEGATIONS
(a) Glen Parks, 72 Jackman Road, Bowmanville, LtC 2C9 - advised that
Walter Gibson who has prepared an Environmental Report was also present to
answer questions from Members of the Committee. Mr. Parks expressed
disagreement with Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.1.2, 4.2, 6.3, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6, 7.8
and 7.9. He noted that, in his estimation, there is no difference in value
hetween I and 2 acre lots and that there are no valid reasons to support the
recommendation to deny this application.
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DELEGATIONS CONT'D
(h) Sam Gust, 138 Queen Street, Bowmanville, LIC IM9 - advised that, in his
opinion, he has unjustly be accused and that these charges are not realistic. He
is working towards a positive resolution to clean up the derelict cars but
vandalism has delayed this process.
Resolution #GPA-555-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the confIdential delegation pertaining to a personnel matter scheduled for
2:00 p.m. be deferred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed"
meeting at 2:00 p.m.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rewning
Application
Parks
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Waterfront Trail
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Resolution #GPA-556-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded hy Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-121-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former
Town of Newcastle, as amended, submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks to reduce
the minimum lot size from 0.8 hectares to 0.4 hectares be denied;
THAT a copy of Report PD-121-98 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-121-98 and any delegations he
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-557-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-122-98 be received;
THAT Lakeshore Road from Bond Head to Clarington/Hope Township houndary
be designated as the Waterfront Trail as shown on Attachment #2 to Report
PD-122-98;
THAT the sum of $3,000.00 be withdrawn from the Waterfront Trail Reserve
Account for purchasing the signs for the Trail east of Bond Head; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Transportation
Tomorrow Survey
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Proposed Street
Name Change
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School
Crossing Guard
Requests
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THAT the persons listed on the interested parties list attached to Report PD-122-98
be forwarded a copy of Report PD-122-98 and a copy of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-558-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-123-98 he received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-559-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THA T Report PD-124-98 he received;
THAT staff be authorized to take the appropriate actiou pursuant to municipal
policy and the provisions of Section 210 (J 11) of the Municipal Act, for
consideration of the proposed street name change of a portion of "Cecil Found
Crescent" to "George Reynolds Drive";
THAT the landowners frouting onto that portion of Cecil Found Crescent be
provided additional notice through frrst class mail circulation; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-124-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-560-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PD-125-98 be received;
THAT Adult School Crossing Guards be approved at Liberty Street at Clayton
Crescent and at Scugog Street at Jackman Road and further the 1999 operating
budget be increased by $12,000.00; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-125-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Penwest Subdivision Resolution #GPA-561-98
Phase 4
CertifIcate of Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
Release
D12. THAT Report PD-126-98 be received;
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
THAT pursuantto the provisions of Paragraph 5.26 of the Subdivision Agreement
hetween the Municipality and Penwest Development Corporation Limited, the
Municipality has no ohjections to the issuance of the "CertifIcate of Release";
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by by-law to execute, on behalf of the
Municipality of Clarington, the "CertifIcate of Release"; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-126-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-562-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Committee recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11 :00 a.m.
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
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Delegation of
Sam Gust
Resolution #GPA-563-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report CD-53-98 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-53-98 be forwarded to Mr. Gust.
"CARRIED"
Parking Resolution #GPA-564-98
Enforcement Report
for Septemher Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded hy Councillor Novak
1998
T02.P A THAT Report CD-54-98 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-54-98 be forwarded to the BOWffianville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
1997 Audit
Report and
Management
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Resolution #GP A-565-98
Moving by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-78-98 be received; and
THAT the recommendations and actions identifIed in the body of Report TR-78-98
he endorsed.
'~CARRIED"
Cash Activity Resolution #GPA-566-98
Report August 1998
FIO.CA Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report TR-79-98 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provisions of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (I) of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position ofthe
Municipality ofClarington for the month ended August 31, 1998, is as shown on
the schedule attached to Report TR-79-98; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of August 1998, be confIrmed.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Fire
Report September
1998
PI6.FD
Resolution #GPA-567-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report FD-14-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report
Building Permit
September 1998
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Resolution #GPA-568-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report WD-52-98 he received for information.
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"CARRIED"
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Dale Park
Subdivision
Completion of
all Outstanding
Works
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Truck TraffIc
Cobbledick Street
Orono
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Addendmn
to Report
WD-34-98
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Resolution #GPA-569-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report WD-53-98 he received for information;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Final NotifIcation
Letter' to Reward Building and Development Inc., and their surety, stating a
completion deadline of November 15, 1998, for all outstanding works;
THAT upon expiration of the aforementioned deadline, the developer's Letter of
Credit be drawn down, in the full amount;
THAT the Director be authorized to expend said monies pursuant to all obligations
incurred or to be incurred by the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington in
accordance with the Subdivision Agreement between Reward Building and
Development Inc., and the Corporation ofthe Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT Reward Building and Development Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada be
advised of Council's decision and be provided with a copy of Report WD-53-98.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-570-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THA T Report WD-54-98 be received for information;
THAT additional "Truck Route" signs he posted in Orono to encourage the use of
Highway 35/115 rather than Cohbledick Street; and
THAT Wes Knapp he advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-571-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Addendmn to Report WD-34-98 be received for information;
THAT the Public Works Department erect a standard metal sign on a 4 X 4 post,
similar in quality to a normal roadside sign, to recognize the spring location; and
THAT Mr. Cameron be provided with a copy of the Addendmn to Report
WD-34-98 and advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
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ADMINISTRATION
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
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ADJOURNMENT
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There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
The Treasurer was requested to prepare a status report on the funding of the
Courtice Community Complex, the Library and privately leased space including the
total funds generated from the Courtice Community Complex Fundraising
Committee.
Resolution #GPA-572-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Committee recess until 2:00 p.m.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
Resolution #GPA-573-98
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratifIed.
"CARRlED"
Resolution #GPA-574-98
Moved hy Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:50 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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