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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
April 22, 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,
April 22, 1996 at 9:35 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
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 rneeting.
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be making a declaration of interest
with respect to Recommendations #9 and #10 contained in Appendix 1 and
Recommendations #53 and #54 contained in Appendix 2 of Report PD-55-96.
Councillor Scott indicated that he. would be making a declaration of interest with
respect to the privatization of Ontario Hydro.
Resolution #GPA-247-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on April 1, 1996 be approved,
"CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
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Resolution #GPA-248-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the delegation of Kim Twilt
to be heard at this time.
(v) Kim Twilt, 4 Cedarcrest Beach Road, Bowmanville, L1C 3K3 - Treasurer of
the Port Darlington Community Association, appeared on behalf of the Board
of Directors and requested that Council defer consideration of Report
ADMIN-8-96 to allow the opportunity for a consultation with the lakefront
residents on the preferred road and crossing and with St. Marys Cement on
their outstanding issues. She advised that further investigation into alternate
locations for CBM should also be pursued, She circulated a copy of a letter
dated April 19, 1996 from Glenda Geis, Box 36, R.R. #2, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3K3, wherein Ms. Geis expressed support for the PDCA's request that
Council defer consideration of the staff report.
(a) Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1C 1J9 - circulated
documentation dated April 22, 1996 wherein she requested that more
monies be allocated to the public library system,
(b) Kirk Kemp and/or Darlene Bastianelli, Naturalization Committee of Ontario
Street Public School, 116 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, L1C 2G4 - advised
prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
(c) Hilary Walt, Principal, Bowmanville Senior Public School, 10S Queen
Street, Bowmanville, L1C 1M7 - advised that the backyard development
project will be developed in three phases, over a period of three years for a
total amount of approximately $30,000. She requested financial support
from the Municipality for this project.
(d) Roxy Barnes and Irene Peebles, Community Care, 98 King Street West,
Bowmanville, L 1C 1R4 - advised prior to the meeting that she would not be
in attendance.
(e) Michael Patrick on behalf of Economic Development Liaison Team - 3240
Old Scugog Road, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K2 - congratulated Members of the
Committee for bringing in a budget with a 0% increase for the last four years.
Since the formation of the Mayor's Task Force, he stated that the following
three factors have been addressed satisfactorily by the Municipality:
. image of the Municipality and attitude;
. taxes; and
. business services.
He noted that "we now have a good product to market". He advised that the
local businessmen are willing to volunteer to help and work in concert with
the Municipality to assist with the economic development task and he
requested that a full time Economic Development Officer be hired for this
purpose.
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DELEGATIONS CONT'D.
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(I) Ron Reid, friends of the Second Marsh, 206 King Street East, P.O. Box
260&6, Oshawa, L 1 H 8R4 - advised that the Friends of the Second Marsh
have been involved in a project, for the past three months, pertaining to the
stewardship strategy to work with affected residents and to complement and
extend the activities of staff. The project will demand a budget of
approximately $90,000 - $95,000 to be extended over a period of three
years. He requested financial assistance from the Municipality for an amount
of $3,000 per year for the next three years.
(g) Karen Cockerham, Cockerham's Florist, 33 King Street West, Bowmanville,
L1C 1R2 - advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance.
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting.
(h) Bob Schickedanz, 3311 Bayview Ave., Suite 10S, Willowdale, M2K 1G4 -
expressed support for the recommendations contained in Report PD-54-96
and was present to answer questions from the Committee.
Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to the following
delegation and vacated her chair, Councillor Novak resides in the Courtice North
area.
(i) Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1E 2Ml - reo
Report PD-55-96 - requested the Municipality's help relating to woodlots and
wetland preservation, rehabilitation, land management, and requested that a
comprehensive watershed study be undertaken prior to any development
taking place in North Courtice.
(j) Stephen Selby, 3130 Pollard Road, Newcastle, L1B 1L9 - advised prior to
the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
Mayor Hamre re-assumed the chair.
(k) Don Goyne, 14 Jackman Road, Bowmanville, L 1C 2C9 - expressed support
for the recommendations of denial regarding application DEV 94-054
pertaining to Part Lot 28, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, to
permit a gas bar in a general agricultural area - Report PD-55-96.
(I) Wilson Little, St. Mary's Cement, 401 Waverley Road South, Bowmanville,
L1C 3K3 - reo Report PD-55-96 - does not support the requirement for an
additional Official Plan Amendment to expand the dock, Regarding Report
ADMIN-8-96, he requested that a meeting be held with all relevant parties.
(m) Kelvin Whalen, The Kaitlin Group, 1029 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough,
M1W 3W& - advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in
attendance,
(n) Alan Berk, Barrister and Solicitor, 650 King Street East, Oshawa, L 1 H 1 GS -
was called but was not present.
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David Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc., 17 Dean Street, Brampton, L6W 1M7-
advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
George Ibanez, Bayly Holdings, 1409 Salem Road, Ajax, L 1S 4S7 - was
called but was not present.
Glenn Genge, 973 Crawford Drive, Peterborough, K9J 3X1 - was called but
was not present.
R. Reusse Construction, 90 Allstate Parkway, Suite 100, Markham, L3R 6H3
- was called but was not present.
Gary Templeton, 9030 Leslie Street, Suite 227, Richmond Hill, L4B 1G2 -
was called but was not present.
Steven Zakem, Aird & Berlis, BCE Place, Suite 1800 - Box 754, 181 Bay
Street, Toronto, M5J 2T9 - was called but was not present.
Rick Symmes, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, R.R. #1, Terracotta, LOP 1NO
_ circulated a document entitled "Recommendation to C1arington G,P.& A.
Committee Concerning Report ADMIN-8-96" wherein he requested:
. that the Chief Administrative Officer meet with appropriate staff to discuss
alternative routes to access Cedarcrest Beach Road and to allow the
residents to comment on the alternative routes;
. that the Chief Administrative Officer meet with representatives of St.
Marys Cernent and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to estimate the costs
and benefits to Clarington of the Trust Proposal including ways this may
be done without raising the levy and to request the assistance of the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust in determining whether any of Ontario
Hydro's lands can be made available to assist in the proposed solution.
(v) Kim Twilt, 4 Cedarcrest Beach Road, Bowmanville, l1C 3K3 - addressed
Committee earlier in the meeting - see page 2,
(w) Gary Zolumoff, 151 Cedarcrest Beach Road, Bowmanville, l1C 3K3 -
submitted documentation dated April 22, 1996 wherein he expressed
dissatisfaction with the recommendations contained in the Waterfront
Regeneration Trust's report and requested that interested stakeholders be
given the opportunity to be involved in the process before any decision
making takes place.
(x) Chuck James, 37 Lawrence Cres., Bowmanville, L1C 3M7 - was called but
was not present.
There were no public meetings scheduled for this meeting.
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Resolution #GPA-249-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11 :10 a.m.
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Ontario Municipal
Board Hearing
Erwi n Kurtz
D14.DEV.95.059
Resolution #GPA-250-96
Moved by Counci Ilor Pingle, seconded by Counci Ilor Hannah
THAT Report PD-53-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Draft Plan of Resolution #GPA-251-96
Subdivision and
Rezoning Application Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
Schickedanz Brothers
D14,DEV.95,007 & THAT Report PD-54-96 be received;
D12,18T.95005
THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision 18T-95005 as revised and redlined dated
February 16, 1996, as per Attachment #3 to Report PD-54-96, be approved
subject to the conditions contained in Report PD-54-96;
THAT Attachment #1 to Report PD-54-96 containing the amending By-Law to
Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63 be approved subject to the "Holding (H)"
symbol being removed by By-law upon execution of a Subdivision Agreement;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law, to execute a Subdivision
Agreement between the Owner and The Municipality of Clarington at such time
as the agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works and the Director of Planning; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and all interested parties listed in
Report PD-54-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision,
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D.
Recommended
Disposition of
o utstand i n g
Official Plan
Amendment, NPA
and Related
Appl ications
Monitoring of
the Decisions of
the Committee of
Adjustment
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Month Iy Report on
Building Permit
Activity for
March 1996
Councillor Novak rnade a declaration of interest with respect to Recommendations
#9 and #10 contained in Appendix 1 and Recommendations #53 and #54
contained in Appendix 2 of Report PD-55-96.
Resolution #GPA-252-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-55-96 be received;
THAT the recommendations contained in Report PD-55-96 be approved with the
exception of Recommendations #9 and #10 contained in Appendix 1 and
Recommendations #53 and #54 contained in Appendix 2;
THAT the interested parties and delegations regarding each application dealt with
in Report PD-55-96 be advised of Council's decision with respect to that
application; and
THAT a copy of Report PD-55-96 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Durham Region Planning Department.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-253-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Recommendations #9 and #10 contained in Appendix 1 and
Recommendations #53 and #54 contained in Appendix 2 of Report
PD-55-96 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-254-96
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-57-96 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on April 4, 1996; 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-255-96
Moved by Counci Ilor Scott, seconded by Counci Ilor Hannah
THAT Report PD-58-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
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Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
Parking Enforcement Resolution #GPA-256-96
Monthly Report for
Month of March, 1996 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CD-21-96 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-21-96 be forwarded to the Bowmanville B.I.A. for
their information.
"CARRIED"
Animal Control Resolution #GPA-257-96
Month Iy Report for
Month of March 1996 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
Application for
Designated Property
Grant - Newcastle
Community Hall
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THAT Report CD-22-96 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-22-96 be forwarded to Animal Alliance of Canada.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-258-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CD-23-96 be received;
THAT the Designated Property Grant for the Newcastle Community Hall be
approved in the amount of $2,887.62;
THAT the funds required be taken from the Miscellaneous Clearing Account
#1 003-15-X; and
THAT Cathy Abraham be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-259-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Report
CD-19-96 listed under "Unfinished Business" at this time.
"CARRIED"
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Refreshment Vehicle
Licence Discounts
P09.GE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Public Sector Salary
Disclosure Act
Co-operative Tender
WR2-96, Supply,
Delivery and
Application of
Calcium Chloride
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Resolution #GPA-260-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report CD-19-96 be received for information;
THAT the request of Mr. Chuck James for a pro-rated fee for a refreshment vehicle
licence be denied; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-19-96 be forwarded to Mr. Chuck James.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-261-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-30-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resol ution #GPA-262-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report TR-31-96 be received;
THAT Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario, with a total bid price of
$32,500.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality of Clarington's
requirements for liquid calcium chloride (Section I) being the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender
WR2-96, be awarded the contract to supply and apply approximately 250,000
litres of liquid calcium chloride, as required by the Municipality of Clarington
Public Works Department;
THAT Innovative Building Products, Ajax, Ontario, with a total bid price of
$6,176.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality of C1arington's
requirements for flaked calcium chloride (in 40 kilo bags), (Section II) being the
lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the
Co-operative Tender WR2-96, be awarded the portion of the contract to supply
and deliver approximately 16,000 kg of flaked calcium chloride, as required by
the Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the approved 1996 budget allocation
for Public Works Road Maintenance.
"CARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Employee Mi leage
Expenses - Purchase!
Lease Vehicles
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hiring and
Promotional
Pol icies
Resolution #GPA-263-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report TR-32-96 be referred back to the Treasurer for further review of the
leasing costs of a vehicle to be used on a pooled basis and for review of block
funding as used by the Regional Health Department.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-264-96
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report FD-10-96 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PU8L1C WORKS DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
ADMI NISTRA TION
St. Marys Cement
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-265-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report ADMIN-8-96 be tabled to allow for the Chief Administrative Officer
to liaise with St. Marys Cement, The Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the Port
Darlington Community Association Inc. Ratepayers.
"CARRIED"
Report CD-19-96 was considered earlier in the meeting - see page 8.
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Councillor Scott made a declaration of interest with respect to the following
resolution; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Scott indicated that his employer has taken a stand
pertaining to the privatization of Ontario Hydro.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D.
Privatization of
Ontario Hydro
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Delegations -
Acknowledgement
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Resolution #GPA-266-96
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has commissioned the "Advisory
Committee on Competition in Ontario's Electricity System" chaired by The
Honourable Donald S. MacDonald; and
WHEREAS the Committee is to hand down its final report to the Government of
Ontario on April 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS keeping Ontario Hydro non-profit and in public hands will keep hydro
rates low and maintain reliability and safety;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario and
John O'Toole, MPP, be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
strongly opposes the privatization of any sign ificant portion of Ontario Hydro; and
THAT a copy of Council's resolution be forwarded to Maureen Couture, Clerk-
Administrator, Town of Kincardine and the Hydro Ratepayers for Public
Ownership, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-267-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegations of Hilary Walt, Ron Reid and Michael Patrick be
acknowledged;
THAT their request be referred to the 1996 Budget discussions; and
THAT they be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-268-96
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the delegation of Evylin Stroud requesting more funding for the Clarington
Public Library be acknowledged and received with appreciation.
"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-269-96
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:05 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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Diane Hamre, Mayor
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