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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1996 . . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee December 2, 1996 ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, December 2, 1996 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor C. Elliott Councillor L. Hannah Counci llor M. Novak Councillor P. Pingle Councillor D. Scott Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Solicitor, D. Hefferon 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. Councillor Pingle advised that she received, on behalf of the Municipality, a plaque and card thanking the Municipality for a grant in the amount of $700.00 and the co-operation of staff with the installation of their playground equipment at Ontario Street Public School. Mayor Hamre informed Members of the Committee that the Darlington Ontario Hydro license has been renewed unconditionally for two years. There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting. 301 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes MINUTES DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETINGS - 2- December 2, 1996 Resolution #GPA-5B3-96 Moved by Councillor Pingle, Seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on November IB, 1996, be approved. "CARRIED" (a) Carl Gottwald, 23 Ivan Road, West Hill, M1C 1V1 - reo Report PD-162-96 - was called but was not present. (b) Harold Hammond, c/o Trinity United Church, 116 Church Street, Bowmanville, L1C 112 - expressed general concurrence with the recommendations contained in Report CD-60-96 with the exception of the recommended denial of the installation of the stairs which are very badly needed. He requested Members of the Committee to revisit the possibility of the construction of the stairs because of the severe slope from the parking lot to the Division Street sidewalk. 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 Lots 32 and 33, Concession 7, former Township of Clarke - WDM Consultants; (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Apartments in Houses - Municipality of Clarington; and (c) Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 16, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington. The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or before November 1,1996, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to November 1,1996. Public notice for Official Plan Amendment Application COPA 96-002 was given by first class mai I on or before November 1, 1996. Th is notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. 3D2 . G.P.& A. Minutes - 3 - December 2, 1996 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Report PD-159-95 - WDM Consultants - the purpose and effect of this application is to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural Exception (A-1) and Environmental Protection (EP) to an appropriate zone to permit the creation of four (4) new residential lots. Karen Chester, 7560 leskard Road, Orono, LOB 1MO - appeared on behalf of a small group of residents in Leskard who, although not opposed to the development, oppose the removal of the "Environmental Protection" zoning if this application is approved. No one spoke in support of this application. William Manson, WDM Consultants, 20 Clematis Rd., Willowdale, M2] 4X2 - expressed support for the recommendations contained in Report PD-159-96 and noted that no development will take place in the "Environmentally Protected" area. . (b) Report PD-160-96 - Municipality of Clarington - the purpose and effect of this application is to allow the creation of an Apartment-in-House in a single or semi-detached dwelling on municipal sewage and water systems which have sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed use, provided that the Apartment-in-House complies with the regulations of the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code, as amended, and can provide one additional parking space. Beverly Wakefield, Box 267, Orono, lOB 1MO - requested clarification pertaining to how the proposed by-law would apply to family members, the Orono area and share vs. separate bathroom faci I ities. No one spoke in support of this application. (c) Report PD-161-96 - Markborough Properties Inc. - the purpose and effect of this application is to amend the provisions regarding a 9.0 hectare parcel of land located in Part of Lot 16, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington in order to allow the staged construction and occupancy of the shopping centre. Retail and personal service uses would be permitted provided that the department store and supermarket either are constructed or building permits have been issued for their construction. Lyn Townsend, 5710 Timberlea, #207, Mississauga, L4W 4W1 - advised that she does not object to the intent and purpose of the proposed by-law but suggested amended wording to the proposed by-law. She noted that, in her estimation, the department store and the food store should be built and . occupied before the retail component is allowed to proceed. 303 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 4- December 2, 1996 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. No one spoke in support of the application. Mark Reeve, Markborough Properties Inc., 461 Soudan Ave., Toronto, M4S 1X1 - circulated a copy of the lease agreement with Zellers Inc. and a letter received from Zellers dated August 2B, 1996 wherein it is stated that construction of the Zellers store will commence no later than April 1,1997 and the opening of the Zellers store for business to the public will commence no later than November 30, 1997. He noted that Markborough has invested an approximate amount of $1,000,000. to date. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-5B4-96 WDM Consultants D14.DEV.96.055 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak Apartments-in- Houses - General Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law D14.DEV.96.059 THAT Report PD-159-96 be received; THAT application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law B4-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by WDM Consultants on behalf of Oceanfront Developments Limited, be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments, taking into consideration all of the comments reviewed; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-159-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-5B5-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-160-96 be received; THAT the general amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law B4-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as amended, to permit Apartments-in-Houses be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report, taking into consideration all of the comments received; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-160-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 304 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5- December 2, 1996 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Proposed Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning - Markborough Properties Inc. D14.DEV.96.053 COPA.96.002 Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment D13.CO Municipal Roster of Consultants for Preparation of Environmental Impact Studies EOO.GE Removal of Part Lot Control - Trulls Land Corporation D14.DEV.96.063 Resolution #GPA-5B6-96 Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-161-96 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on December 9, 1996 to allow staff and the Municipality's solicitor to meet with Lyn Townsend, who appeared as a delegation, and Markborough Properties Inc. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-587-96 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report PD-162-96 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on November 14, 1996; and THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-5BB-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-163-96 be received; THAT the Roster of Consultants for the Preparation of Environmental Impact Studies, as indicated in Section 2.3 of Report PD-163-96, be approved, and remain in effect for the period from December 2,1996 to December 1,1999; and THAT Purchasing By-law #94-129, Section 5, Paragraph 5.13, be waived for the term of the Roster. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-5B9-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report PD-164-96 be received; THAT the request submitted by George Smith on behalf of Trulls Land Corporation for the removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 1 to 13 all inclusive of Plan 40M-1860 be approved; 305 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 6- December 2, 1996 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Parking Concerns Trinity United Ch u rch T02.GE THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PD-164-96 be 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-164-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-590-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Counci llor Novak THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11 :05 a.m. Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-591-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report CD-60-96 be received; THAT the most easterly row of parking directly adjacent to Division Street in the parking lot located east of the court house/fire hall building, be marked "Reserved Parking" for the use of Trinity United Church; THAT a central meter be installed for the parking lots located east and west of the court house/fjre hall building at an approximate cost of $12,292.00, with the necessary funds to be withdrawn from the Parking Reserve Account #1110-00162-0000; THAT steps leading from the parking lot to Division Street be constructed; THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Counci I for passage; and THAT Trinity United Church and the Bowmanville Business Centre be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 306 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 7- December 2, 1996 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Employee Suggestion Committee HOO. Resolution #GPA-592-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the Clerk's Department be requested to prepare a report for subm ission to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the establishment of a Committee composed of a staff member from each department and one management person to review and bring forward a policy towards the establ ishment of an employee suggestion plan with recompense/reward to employees whose suggestions are used. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. TREASURY DEPARTMENT Recreation Affiliate Boards COO.GE Resolution #GPA-593-96 Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-B5-96 be tabled to allow time for staff to liaise with the relevant Boards prior to any action being taken. "CARRIED" Cash Activity Resolution #GPA-594-96 Report - October 1996 FI0.CA Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-91-96 be received; THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended October 31,1996, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-91-96; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of October, 1996, be confirmed. "CARRIED" 307 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - B - December 2, 1996 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Proposed Change to Purchasing By-law #94-129 - Bid Bonds Versus Certified Cheques COO.GE Resolution #GPA-595-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-92-96 be received; and THAT Purchasing By-law #94-129 be amended, Paragraph 6, Item 6.03dl, Release of Information to Bidders and Paragraph 10, Bonds and Deposits, as identified in Schedule "A" attached to Report TR-92-96. "CARRIED" Clarke Museum - Long Resolution #GPA-596-96 Term Planned Funding R03.CL Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Counci llor Scott FIRE DEPARTMENT Monthly Fire Report October, 1996 P16.MO Recommendations from the "Who Does What" Panel P16.MO THAT Report TR-93-96 be tabled to allow for Staff to liaise with the Clarke Museum Board prior to any action being taken. "CARRIED" Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-597-96 Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report FD-21-96 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-59B-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report FD-22-96 be received for information; and THAT Mrs. Evelyn Stroud be advised of the information. "CARRIED" 3G8 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 9- December 2, 1996 Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Municipal Sports Fields R04.GE Month ly Report on Building Permit Activity for November 1996 PIO.MO Closure of Old Ki ngston Road Bridge to Vehicular Traffic T09.GE Resolution #GPA-599-96 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Counci llor Novak THAT Report CS-11-96 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CS-11-96 be forwarded to the Clarington Baseball Association, the Bowmanville Newcastle Baseball Association and the Darlington Youth Soccer League. "CARRIED" Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-600-96 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-41-96 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-601-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report WD-42-96 be received; THAT staff be authorized to advertise a public hearing required by the Municipal Act to stop up and close Old Kingston Road Bridge and part of Old Kingston Road (the approaches) to vehicular traffic, in Lot 33, Concession 2, former Darlington Township; THAT, if following such Hearing, Counci I approves the by-law to stop-up and close the bridge and part of the road (the approaches) to vehicular traffic, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to complete the closure; THAT following the passing of the by-law, Public Works staff be authorized to: a) install permanent barricades at each end of the closed bridge to prohibit vehicular traffic, and b) to improve pedestrian walkway over the bridge and repair handrails; THAT $300 be obtained from the Bridge and Culvert Maintenance Account No. 7206-00401-0169 to make the necessary repairs to the bridge; 309 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes -10- December 2, 1996 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT the survey costs associated with the closing of the bridge be obtained from Other Professional Services Account No. 7203-X-024B; THAT the Clerk obtain approval by Registered Mail from the Region of Durham; and THAT the Municipality's solicitor be directed to take all actions necessary to complete the closure. "CARRIED" Grass Cutting Tender Resolution #GPA-602-96 CL96-2 - Over Expenditure Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski FIB.QU ADMINISTRATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Ward Boundaries C07. Legislation - Development Charges F21.GE THAT Report WD-43-96 be received for information. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-603-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the verbal report of the Municipality's solicitor pertaining to ward boundaries be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-604-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report on the effect of the proposed Development Charges legislation, outlining ways that taxpayers can be protected if the legislation has a negative effect on the taxpayers. "CARRIED" 310 \~ . . . G.P.& A. Minutes ADJOURNMENT -11- December 2, 1996 Resolution #GPA-605-96 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:50 p.m. "CARRIED" /ff~~~d/) Diane Hamre, Mayor 311