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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1996 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Cornmittee February 19,1996 ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: DECLARATIONS OF I NTE REST MINUTES Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, February 19, 1996 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor C. Elliott Counci Ilor L. Hannah Counci Ilor M. Novak Councillor P. Pingle Counci Ilor D. Scott Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting, There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting. Resolution #GPA-73-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 5, 1996 be approved. "CARRIED" 201 . .\ . G,P,& A. Minutes DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETINGS - 2 - February 19, 1996 (a) Elaine McArthur, 96 Hemmingway Dr., Courtice, L 1E 2C2 - reo Report PD-25-96 - provided a history of the events leading to the formation of the Clarington Healthy Communities Committee and advised that the first project that the Committee will initiate will be a safety fair to be held in late spring or early surnmer. The Committee meets on a monthly basis at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital and the membership of the Committee consists of representatives from Bowmanville, Courtice, Hampton and Orono. 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 applications: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 27, Concession 10, former Township of Clarke - St. Lawrence Cement. (b) Proposed Street Name Change - Plantactics Group Ltd. on Behalf of Mosport Park Limited. The Deputy Clerk advised that the Clerk's Department sent public notices by first class mail on or before January 29,1996 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 January 19,1996. Public notice for the requested street name change was placed in the local newspapers having a general circulation within the Municipality. A notice was published on January 24, January 31, February 7 and February 14, 1996. 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 applications, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Report PD-23-96 - St. Lawrence Cement - the purpose and effect of the application is to rezone the lands from "Agricultural (A)" to "Extractive Industrial (M3)" to permit the expansion to the existing aggregate extraction operation adjoining the subject lands, No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. 202 .' . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 3- February 19, 1996 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. Sarah B. Lowe, Property and Resource Manager, Duffer;n Aggregates, 620 Wilson Avenue, Downsview, M3K 2A4, described the history of the application and advised that an environmental impact study of the area has been conducted, The area of 4 hectares will be incorporated into the present licence with the status quo from an operation perspective. She noted that this is an opportunity for the rehabilitation of the whole area. She introduced Anne Terry Guiot, Planner, Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Ine., 151 Ferris Lane, Suite 300, Barrie, L4M 6C1, who displayed a site plan of the operation, described the various phases of the site and answered questions from Members of the Committee. (b) Report PD-24-96 - Plantactics Group Ltd. on behalf of Mosport Park - the proposed amendment would have the following effect: 1) change the street name "Darlington-Clarke Townline" in Part Lot 1, Concession 5 to 8, former Township of Darlington and Part Lot 35, Concession 6 to 9, former Township of Clarke to "Mosport Park Road"; 2) change the street name "Regional Road 42" in Part Lot 1, Concession 1 to 4, former Township of Darlington and Part Lot 35, Concession 2 to 5, former Township of Clarke to "Mosport Park Road"; and 3) change the street name "Mosport Road" in Part Lots 32 and 33, Concession 8 to 10, former Township of Clarke to "Beacham Road". Lynn Helpard, 3190 Darlington-Clarke Townline Rd., R.R. #2, Orono, LOB 1MO, advised that 42 questionnaires were returned representing over 75% of the total residences on the road from Highway #2 to Mosport and all parties were opposed to Mosport's suggested name change. He circulated documentation dated February 19, 1996 along with a copy of the replies from these residents who oppose the name change for a variety of reasons which include: . the name of any street should not promote an existing commercial entity; . the perception is that Mosport's objective is a promotional ploy; . traffic problems; . opposition to noise and garbage; . safety of children on the road; . expenses required to change stationerYI etc.; . substantial reduction in property values; and . safety and security of the farmers' animals, Joan Tax, 2220 Regional Road #42, Bowmanville, L1C 3K5, circulated a petition containing approximately 60 signatures of persons who adamantly object to the proposed name change for reasons similar to those expressed by Mr. Helpard, Pamela Nawratil, 9004 Mosport Road, R.R. #2, Orono, LOB 1MO, advised that the approval of a name change would be more confusing and that she does not have the time or financial resources for a name change on all her business stationery. 203 .' . . G,P.& A. Minutes - 4- February 19, 1996 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. Kenneth Stephenson, 3641 Concession Road 4, R.R. #1, Bowmanville, LOB 1MO, advised that, if this change of name is approved, a significant element of the Municipality's history will be lost. Anthony Biglieri, Plantactics Group Ltd., 28 Bellefair Ave., Toronto, M4L 3T8, circulated documentation dated February 19,1996 which included: . a brief outlining the rnerits of the proposal; . letter of support from traffic engineering firm - Marshall, Macklin, Monoghan; . recorded telephone conversation - Durham Regional Police; . letter of endorsement from Durham Econom ic Development Department; and . letter from the University of Toronto addressing the tourism and economic benefits of the proposal. Barnet H. Kussner, Weir & Foulds, Suite 1600 Exchange Tower, P.O. Box 480, 2 First Canadian Place, Toronto, M5X 1J5, requested that Members of the Committee make a decision on this matter based on the public interest of the Municipality as a whole. The decision should be based on two factors: 1. Econom ic - the advantages to Clarington are for the short and long term, the operation of Mosport is rnore viable; it will enhance the commercial component and tourism in the Municipality. 2. Historical - Mosport will pay for all the new signs and incorporate the old name on these signs at their expense. He requested Members of the Committee to approve this change of name or defer it until April or May 1996 until such time as Mosport can further liaise with Staff of the Municipality. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Rezoning Appl ication St. Lawrence Cement D14.DEV.95,084 Resolution #GPA-74-96 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report PD-23-96 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Inc. on behalf of St. Lawrence Cement Ine., be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstandi ng comments; and THAT the Durharn Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-23-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision, "CARRIED" 2f1A , l.J"t . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5- February 19, 1996 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Street Name Change Mosport Park D19. Clarington Healthy Communities Committee Update C12. Draft Provincial Pol icy Statements Resolution #GPA-75-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-24-96 be received; THAT the request to change the following street names; Darlington-Clarke Townline Road to Mosport Park Road, Regional Road 42 to Mosport Park Road, and Mosport Road to Beacham Road, submitted by Plantactics Group Ltd, on behalf of Mosport Park, be denied; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-24-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-76-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-25-96 be received for information, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-77-96 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report PD-26-96 be received; THAT Report PD-26-96 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the comments of the Municipality of Clarington on the Draft Provincial Policy Statements; and THAT a copy of Report PD-26-96 and Council's resolution be forwarded to the Honourable AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Region of the Durham Planning Department. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) 205 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 6- February 19, 1996 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity P10.MO CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Parking Enforcernent Monthly Report for January, 1996 P01.PA Resolution #GPA-78-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-77-96 be amended by changing paragraph 2.1.3 of Report PD-26-96 to read as follows: "The Municipality of Clarington notes the reduced detail and direction provided for in the proposed Provincial Policy Statement. This approach may permit planning for Clarington to be more flexible and responsive to the specific needs of the community but it may also result in fragmented planning not in the long term public interest of the Province." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-77-96 was Ihen put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED". Resolution #GPA-79-96 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-27-96 be received for information, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-80-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11 :20 a.m. Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-81-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report CD-12-96 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-12-96 be forwarded to the Bowmanville B.I.A. for their information. "CARRIED" 206 . G.P.& A. Minutes - 7- February 19, 1996 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D, Animal Control Monthly Report for December, 1995 P14,AN Animal Control Monthly Report for January, 1996 P14.AN Resolution #GPA-82-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report CD-13-96 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CD-13-96 be forwarded to Animal Alliance of Canada. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-83-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report CD-14-96 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CD-14-96 be forwarded to Animal Alliance of Canada. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. . TREASURY DEPARTMENT Clarke Museum Construction of New Facility A20. . Resolution #GPA-84-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-9-96 be received; THAT the request of the Clarke Museurn to construct a new facility be endorsed with funding to be provided from the Clarke Museum Reserve Fund conditional on the following: a) THAT the tendering process of the Municipality be followed; b) THAT the tender recornmended by the Clarke Museum in conjunction with Municipal Staff be brought to Council to be awarded; c) THAT the tender be within the upset limit of $60,000; and THAT the Clarke Museum Board be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 207 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 8- February 19, 1996 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Cash Activity Report December 1995 F21,CA FIRE DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-85-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-12-96 be received; THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.5,O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended December 31,1995, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-12-96; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of Decernber, 1995, be confirmed. "CARRIED" Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. Fire Calls at Resolution #GPA-86-96 Newcastle Lumber and Main St., Orono Moved by Counci Ilor Novak, seconded by Counci Ilor Hannah P16.FI Monthly Fire Report P16.MO THAT Report FD-4-96 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-87-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report FD-5-96 be received for information. "CARRIED" COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Fitness Centre Squash Facilities A20. Resolution #GPA-88-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report CS-02-96 be received; THAT Renovations to the squash court viewing windows at the Fitness Centre be referred to the 1996 budget deliberations; and THAT Michael Van Der Ven be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 208 . . . G,P.& A. Minutes - 9- February 19, 1996 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting, Pavement Markings at Resolution #GPA-89-96 On-Street Parking Meter Stalls Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski T05. THAT Report WD-8-96 be received; THAT the request for additional pavement markings at parking meter stalls in Bowmanville be denied; THAT Garth Gilpin be requested to contact Public Works to discuss any specific problem locations; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision, "CARRIED" Construction of Solina Resolution #GPA-90-96 Road North of the 6th Concession and the Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak Effect of this Work on Viola M. Ashton's THAT Report WD-9-96 be received; and Driveway T04, THAT Viola M. Ashton and James Kapteyn be advised of Council's decision. Request to Convey Part of Closed Road Allowance to Erwin Zacharias T09, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-91-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report WD-lO-96 be received; THAT staff be authorized to advertise a Public Hearing, required by the Municipal Act, to convey that part of the closed road allowance described as Part 5, Plan 40R-16671, to Erwin Zacharias; THAT if, following such Hearing, Council decides to pass the by-law to convey the closed road allowance, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to complete the conveyance; THAT the selling price of the property be established at nominal consideration plus all costs associated with this transaction; and THAT Mr. J. David McPhail of Dale & Lessmann, solicitor for the applicant, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 2D9 . . . G.P.& A, Minutes -10- February 19, 1996 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D, Road Closure Resolution #GPA-92-96 and Conveyance Brown Sale to Eeuwes Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle T09, Request for All-Way Stop, Strathallan Courtice T07. Lord Elgin Public School Playground/ Pre-Budget Approval F05. THAT Report WD-11-96 be received; THAT part of the Forced Road described as Part 1, Plan 40R-16744 in Darlington Township, be declared to be surplus property; THAT staff be authorized to advertise a Public Hearing, required by the Municipal Act, to stop-up, close and convey that part of the Forced Road in Lot 15, Concession 5, former Darlington Township, to William Gary Eeuwes and Catherine Mary Eeuwes; THAT if, following such Hearing, Council decides to pass the by-law to stop-up, close and convey the Forced Road, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to complete the closure and conveyance; THAT the proposed By-law (Attachment No.5) be passed to exempt the Municipality from the requirement of By-law 95-22 to obtain an Appraisal of Fair Market Value; THAT the selling price of the property be established at the nominal fee of $2.00 plus all costs associated with this transaction; and THAT Jennifer S. Thomson of Sims Brady Thomson & Babbs, representatives of the applicant, be advised of Council's decision, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-93-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-12-96 be received; THAT the request for an all-way stop on Strathallan Drive, Courtice, be denied; and THAT Mr. Pike be advised of Council's decision, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-94-96 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-13-96 be received; THAT the Lord Elgin Public School playground project in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) contained in the Public Works Department, Park Development Maintenance Section, of the 1996 proposed Capital Budget be approved FORTHWITH; 210 . . . G,P,& A. Minutes -11- February 19,1996 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. ADMINISTRATION Orono Armouries A20. Report of the GT A Task Force - Municipal Response D02.GT THAT the required funding be taken from the Community Services Lot Levy Account #5001-00035-X; THAT the Director of Public Works be directed to meet with representatives of the Board of Education and a committee of interested residents to obtain general consensus on a selection of replacement playground pieces; THAT, upon consensus, a tender be let and the equipment be installed at the earliest opportunity; and THAT the Northumberland-C1arington Board of Education and Terryl Tzikas, the first name on the petition, be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting, Resolution #GPA-95-96 Moved by Co unci Ilor Hannah, seconded by Counci Ilor Pingle THAT Report ADMIN-3-96 be referred back to staff to obtain a specific listing of alterations, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-96-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Reported ADMI N-4-96 be received; and THAT the firm of Deloitte & Touche be requested to present their analysis of the Report of the GT A Task Force to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of March 4,1996. "CARRIED" Survey in Response Resolution #GPA-97-96 to Golden Task Force D02.GT Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT, in accordance with Section 130 of the Municipal Act, a survey be held as outlined in the Town Clerk's memorandum dated February 19,1996 pertaining to the Golden Task Force Report. "CARRIED" 211 . . . G.P.& A, Minutes - 12- February 19, 1996 ADMINISTRATION CONT'D, UNFINISHED BUSINESS Delegation C12. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-98-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the wording of the petition to Premier Harris be worded as per the sample circulated to Members of the Committee and the question be worded as follows: "Do you support Clarington or part of Clarington being a part of the GTA under the Greater Toronto Council as recommended by the Golden Task Force Report?" "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-99-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Elaine McArthur pertaining to the Clarington Healthy Communities Comrnittee be acknowledged; and THAT Elaine McArthur be thanked for her informative presentation. "CARRIED" There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-100-96 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the rneeting adjourn at 12:30 p.m. "CARRIED" .pjAl'J~~~ J Diane Hamre, Mayor ~ . arie p, Deputy Clerk 212