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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
January 8, 1996
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
MINUTES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee held on Monday,
January 8, 1996 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Counci Ilor D. Scott
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 12:45 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 12:45 p.m.)
Manager of Strategic Planning, Planning Department, D. Crome (Until 12:45 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (Until 12:45 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Until 12:45 p.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be making a declaration of interest
with respect to the delegation of Kerry Meydam regarding Deferral Area No.6 of
the Draft Official Plan. Councillor Novak advised that she resides in the subject
area.
Resolution #GPA-1-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on December 4, 1995 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
PUBLIC MEETINGS
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(a) Libby Racansky, friends of the farewell, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice,
L1E 2M1 - circulated two documents dated January 7,1996 pertaining to
Report PD-2-96 and a request for the tree cutting by-law. She spoke in
support of Mr. Moore's application and requested that members of the public
be allowed to enter the valleylands. She noted that developers should be
required to clean up the creek area if they litter it during construction. She
requested that further development not take place until a watershed study is
undertaken of the whole Courtice North area. She also requested that a tree
cutting/tree protection by-law restricting the cutting of any tree six inches or
greater in diameter be enacted to replace the half acre restriction which now
applies.
(b) Chuck Moore, 114 Auburn Lane, Courtice, LH 2E9 - advised that he is
extremely pleased with the recommendations contained in Report PD-2-96
and thanked Members of the Comm ittee and Members of Staff for their
co-operation.
(c) John Wilson, 1421 Highway #2, Courtice, L1 E 2J6 - expressed concurrence
with the recommendations contained in Report PD-5-96.
(d) Bernice Cameron-Hill, 361 Windsor Street, Oshawa, L1H 6H7 - circulated a
letter dated January 5, 1996 and an information brochure. It is the intention
of the Heritage Old Tyme Fiddle and Dance Society to move their operation
from the hall in Tyrone to the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex on the
second Wednesday of every month. She requested that the rental fee for the
Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex be reduced from $372.00 to $150.00 for
this purpose. The group would be willing to purchase a piano which would
remain in the banquet room of the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex and
be available for the use of people who rent the faCility.
Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation of
Kerry Meydam addressing Deferral Area No.6 of the Draft Official Plan; and
vacated her chair. Councillor Novak indicated that she resides in the subject
area.
(e) Kerry Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice, L H 2L3 - circulated
documentation dated January 8, 1996 wherein she requested that Area D6
which is presently an urban "Special Policy Area" be designated a "Special
Study Area".
Councillor Dreslinski 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 a Public
Meeting for the following application:
(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 34, Concession 6, former
Township of Clarke - Arnold and Gail Kerry.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Rezoning
Application
Arnold & Gail Kerry
D14.DEV.95.077
Rezoning
Appl ication
Kiddicorp
Investments Ltd.
D14.DEV.95.069
The Deputy Clerk advised that the Clerk's Department sent public notices by first
class mail on or before December 8, 1995 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
December 8, 1995. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario
Regulation made under the Planning Act.
The Chairman announced that the Manager of the Strategic Planning Branch
would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed application, then the
objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the appl icant.
(a) Report PD-1-96 - Arnold and Gail Kerry - the purpose and effect of the
application is to rezone the lands from "Agricultural Exception (A-6)" to an
appropriate zone in order to facilitate the severance of the existing farm
implement and equipment sales and service establishment.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Michael L. fowler, Michael L. fowler & Associates, 175 North Street, Port Perry,
L9L 1 B7, appeared on behalf of the applicant and gave a brief history of the
application stating that the applicant now wishes to sever the farm implement and
equipment sales and service establishment from the total farm holdings.
Resolution #GPA-2-96
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-1-96 be received;
THAT the request submitted by Arnold and Gail Kerry for a zoning amendment be
referred back to staff for further processing and the receipt of all outstanding
comments; and
THAT all the interested parties listed in Report PD-1-96 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-3-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Counci Ilor Hannah
THAT Report PD-2-96 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by D. G. Biddle and
Associates on behalf of Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. to permit the development of
three (3) single family dwelling lots be approved with modifications;
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT CoNT'D.
Mon itori ng of
the Decisions of
the Committee
of Adjustment for
the Meeting of
Dee. 14, 1995
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Summary Report of
Ontario Municipal
Board Hearing
Appeal - Davies
D13.CO
THAT the amendment to By-law 84-63, attached to Report PD-2-96, be approved;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
requests that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-89053 be revised as shown on
Attachment #3 to Report PD-2-96; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-2-96 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-4-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-3-96 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on December 14, 1995; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-5-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-4-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-6-96
John Wilson
D14.DEV.94.053 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-5-96 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as
amended, of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by John Wilson on behalf
of John and Margaret Wi Ison as well as George and Sophie Charewicz be
approved;
THAT the amending By-Law attached to Report PD-5-96 be forwarded to Council
for approval;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of
Report PD-5-95; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-5-96 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNiNG DEPARTMENT CoNT'D.
Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-7-96
Willsonia
Industries Limited Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamre
D14.DEV.95.064
Monthly Report on
Building Permit
Activity for
December 1995
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Parking Enforcement
Monthly Report for
November, 1995
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THAT Report PD-6-96 be received;
THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Martindale Planning Services on
behalf of Willsonia Industries Limited be approved subject to:
a) the applicant entering into a site plan agreement with the Municipality; and
b) the applicant providing a Letter of Credit securing his contribution towards
the urbanization of Highway 2 within the West Main Central Area;
THAT a by-law be forwarded to Council once the site plan agreement has been
finalized to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised of Council's position and forwarded a
copy of Report PD-6-95; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-6-96 and any delegation b advised
of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-8-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-7-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-9-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report CD-1-96 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-1-96 be forwarded to the Bowmanville B.I.A. for their
information.
"CARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Cash Activity Report
November 1995
Request for
Financing for
Cash Control
Improvements
FOO.GE
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Resolution #GPA-lO-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11 :05 a.m.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-11-96
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report TR-l-96 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the
Municipal Act, R.5.0. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the
Municipality of Clarington for the month ended November 30,1995, is as shown
on the schedule attached to Report TR-1-96; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of November, 1995, be
confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-12-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-2-96 be received;
THAT approval be granted to purchase three (3) only Computer Stations, complete
with scanning equipment and cash drawer equipment, at a cost of $19,213.00
plus applicable taxes, to be charged to account #2900-00024-X Computer
Equipment Finance Reserve for the Tax Revenue areai and
THAT approval be granted to purchase one (1) on Iy time delay or key lock
depository drop safe for the Rickard Recreation Complex at an approximate cost
of $2,000.00 to be charged to Contingency Account #7007-X-0298 (1995
carryover), FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Fire Report
November, 1995
P16.MO
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Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-13-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Co unci Ilor Novak
THAT Report FD-1-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Monthly Report
for November 1995
P14.MO
Resol ution #GPA-14-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CS-1-95 be received for information; and
THAT Animal Alliance of Canada be forwarded a copy of Report CS-1-96.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Macourtice Gardens Resolution #GPA-15-96
Subdivision, Phases 1
& 2, Plans 40M-1675, Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
40M-1693, Courtice
D12.CE THAT Report WD-1-96 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the roads, street lights and other related Works, constructed
within Plan 40M-1675 and 40M-1693; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-1-96 assuming certain
streets within Plans 40M-1675 and 40M-1693 as public highways.
"CARRIED"
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Rehder/Edsall
Subdivision
Certificate of
Acceptance
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Northeast Bowmanville
Subdivision
Certificate of
Acceptance
D12.CE
Hampton Operations
Centre, Building
Renovations, 1995
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Resolution #GPA-16-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report WD-2-96 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the roads, street lights and other related Works, constructed
within Plan 40M-1668; and
THAT Council approve the By-law attached to Report WD-2-96 assuming certain
streets within Plan 40M-1668 as public highways.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-17-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report WD-3-96 be received; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the storm sewer works, including the storm sewer works on
Mearns Avenue, relating to Plans 10M-840, 40M-1670, 40M-1714 and 40M-1723.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-18-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Report
WD-59-95 listed under "Unfinished Business" at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-19-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report WD-59-95 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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ADMINISTRATION
Budget Restraint
Program
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-20-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Addendum to Report ADMIN-1-96 be received and approved,
FORTHWITH;
THAT Report ADMIN-1-96 be received;
THAT the Clerk's Department be authorized to place an ad in the local
newspapers, substantially in the form contained in ADMIN-l-96, for the purposes
of public input into the 1996 Budget Restraint Program, and notification of
potential services and fees affected;
THAT Staff prepare a report outlining proposed services affected and fee increases,
incorporating any comments from the public in response to the placement of the
advertisement, as soon as possible; and
THAT proposed service level adjustments and fee increases be effective
February 1, 1996.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-21-96
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-20-96 be amended by removing the
following wording from the third paragraph:
"substantially in the form contained in ADMIN-1-96,".
and adding the following wording to the third paragraph:
"the advertisement will read as follows:
[on Monday, january 22, 1996 at 9:30 a.m., the Municipality of Clarington's
General Purpose and Administration Committee, which consists of Members
of Council, will be reviewing and discussing any and all ways to
accommodate the reduction in grants from the Province of Ontario of close
to $1 million in hopes of avoiding a property tax increase. Public input and
comments are welcome at this meeting. The staff report addressing these
issues will be available in the Clerk's Office as of January 16, 1996. All
delegations must register with the Clerk's Office by 12:00 noon on
january 17, 1996.]"
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-20-96 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Resolution #GPA-22-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the delegations of Libby Racansky, Chuck Moore and John Wilson be
acknowledged and they be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-23-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Bernice Cameron-Hill pertaining to the Heritage Old
Tyme Fiddle and Dance Society of Bowmanville be received and referred to the
1996 Budget discussions; and
THAT Bernice Cameron-Hill be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation of
Kerry Meydam addressing Deferral Area No, 6 of the Draft Official Plan; vacated
her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Novak indicated that she resides in the subject area,
Resolution #GPA-24-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the delegation of Kerry Meydam pertaining to her request that the D6 Area
be redesignated as a "Special Study Area" be acknowledged and referred to the
Official Plan Review meeting scheduled for January 29, 1996; and
THAT Kerry Meydam be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-25-96
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting be "In Camera" for consideration of a property matter.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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There were no items considered under this section of the agenda,
Resolution #GPA-26-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 1 :00 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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Diane Hamre, Mayor
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