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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1995 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee February 6, 1995 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, February 6, 1995 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Councillor A. Dreslinski Counci Ilor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor P. Pingle Councillor D. Scott Absent: Mayor D. Hamre (due to illness) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public Works, W. Evans Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Clerk, P. Barrie Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-58-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on january 23, 1995, be approved. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-59-95 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the minutes be amended on Page 14 by deleting the words "in the amount of $7,700" in Resolution #GPA-55-95. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-58-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. 2nl . . . G.P.& A. Minutes DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETINGS - 2- February 6, 1995 (a) Inspector Jim Adams, Durham Regional Police, 16th Division, 1988 Regional Road 57, Bowmanville, - was present to provide Committee with a Status Report on the Pol ice Department activities for 1994. He quoted the following statistics: 1993 1994 Break and Enters - Schools 72 27 - Residential 297 263 - Commercial 110 120 Vehicle Thefts 147 177 Bicycle Thefts 87 103 Wilful Damage 417 549 (under $1,000) Inspector Adams indicated the wilful damage cases are difficult to deal with because of the random nature of the incidences. The manpower in the Bowmanville detachment consists of four platoons each comprised of eight Constables and a Sergeant, along with three Detectives. The officers operate on 12 hour shifts. This past year has seen the commencement of the Bicycle Program and the Park-and-Walk Program within the Municipality of Clarington. Presently the detachment is attempting to start the Parents on Patrol Program. This is a program whereby the police officers will interact with parent groups in the hopes of recruiting 20 to 30 parents to work directly with police officers on the street. Inspector Adams answered questions of the Committee Members. (b) Bill Hasiuk, R.R. #3, Bowmanville, L1C 3K4 - presented a petition signed by approximately 70 individuals requesting the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Holt Road and Highway 2. Mr. Hasiuk indicated that during the morning and afternoon rush hour it becomes nearly impossible to cross at this intersection. Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting. Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, the Municipality of Clarington Council, through its General Purpose and Administrative Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following rezoning applications: (a) Proposed Zoning Amendment - Part Lot 12, Concession 1, Town of Bowmanvi lie - 1100719 Ontario Inc; and (b) Proposed Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Approval - Part Lot 15 and 16, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington - Willsonia Industries Ltd. 202 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 3 - February 6, 1995 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Clerk advised that public notices for the rezoning applications were sent by first class mail on or before January 6,1995 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject properties in accordance with the last municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were posted on sites prior to january 6, 1995. This notice procedure is in compliance to Ontario Regulation 404/93. 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-9-95 - 1100719 Ontario Inc. - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a three (3) storey 60 unit singleslseniors dwelling with a Seniors Drop-in Centre. Evelyn Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1C lJ9 - indicated concern relating to the parking available for the public library. She questioned whether parking would be disrupted during construction and whether parking would be allowed after completion of the construction. Lynn Liddel, 24 Lowe Street, Bowmanville, L 1C 1X5 - raised the following questions: - Are the 60 proposed units to be rent geared to income? - How many rent geared to income buildings presently exist in the Municipality and are all these completely full? - Is there an adult drop in centre presently available within the Municipality? Ms. Liddel also raised concerns with respect to parking and traffic congestion in the immediate vicinity of the proposal. Don Welsh, R.R. #4, 4280 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3K5- addressed Comm ittee on behalf of the Clarington Older Adult Centre Committee. He stated that in 1989 Council authorized the completion of a $35,000 feasibility study to review the issue of seniors in the Municipality. This study indicates that in 1996 the population of seniors in the Municipality will be 10,635 and the population will grow to over 13,000 in the year 2001. The Older Adult Centre Committee is anticipating an initial membership of 500 individuals, therefore, would require a Seniors' Activity Centre of 17,000 sq ft. The proposal before Committee is for a centre of less than 10,000 sq ft. Mr. Welsh also indicated concern with the 20 parking spaces which are recommended for the facility and indicated that a figure in the area of 75 would be more reasonable. He stated support for the project at the proposed site provided the concerns of the Clarington Older Adult Centre Comm ittee can be addressed. '~ " .~ '~ . . . G.P.& A. Minutes PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D - 4- February 6, 1995 Annabel Sissons, Co-Chair, Clarington Older Adult Centre Committee, 40 Winter Road, R.R. #1, Orono, LOB 1MO - advised the Members of the Committee that their Committee presently has 260 members who come to the Lions Centre every Tuesday for various programming directed towards seniors. She indicated that the group is flourishing and they are looking forward to having a home of their own. Roxy 8arnes, Community Care, 98 King Street West, Bowmanville, L1C lR4 - indicated that she has been working with the Rotary Club since 1988 for the provision of a Seniors Centre within the Municipality. She indicated that the Seniors Facility could be initially housed in the old Fire Hall and then moved over to the new centre with support services being housed in the old Fire Hall. The two buildings would be linked by an eye-pleasing, functional atrium. She views this project as a cooperative venture that will add people and services to the downtown area. Mavis Carlton, R.R. #2, Group 2, Box 14, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K3 _ indicated that the Seniors Centre must be in the downtown area, however, she indicated parking and transportation concerns. joe Reitsma, 98 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, L 1C lV7 - stated support for the project provided it can blend in with the overall area and he questioned the shadow effect the bui Iding may have on the establ ished homes. Suresh Singh, 1100719 Ontario Inc., 9 Woodlawn Avenue East, Toronto, M4T 1B9 - indicated that the building will be well set back from Wellington Street thereby reducing shadowing effect on the established homes in the area. The 11,500 sq ft. Senior Centre proposed for the development is in excess of the space recommended by Greer Galloway for a Seniors Facility. The parking for the building will be provided underground at a ratio of .8 spaces per unit of residential living area with 6 visitors spots. Twenty-two parking spaces will be allocated for the Seniors Centre and the parking lot will be connected to the parking lot located on the west side of the Fire Hall. He emphasised that parking in the area would not be impacted during construction. Mr. Singh provided an Artist's Rendering of the project. Michelle Rypstra, Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, 28A Albert Street, Oshawa, L 1 H 8S5 - answered questions from the Committee with respect to funding for the project. Resolution #GPA-60-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Committee recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11:23 a.m. 204 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5- February 6, 1995 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D (b) Report PD-1O-95 - Willsonia Industries Ltd. - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a theatre and associated parking facilities. No one spoke in objection to or in support 'of the subject application. Ron Worboy, 153 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, L 1G 4S6 and Bob Martindale, Martindale Planning Services, 23 Elizabeth Street, Ajax, Ln 2X1 - addressed Committee on behalf of Willsonia. They indicated that the proposed development will compliment the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and stated that Cineplex wishes to develop 10 theatres on the site. They stated that this would be a boom to the Business Improvement Area and other merchants to the west of the proposed site with dollars coming into the community. A site plan of the proposal was outlined for the Committee. The Chairman announced that all persons wishing further notice when these appl ications are to be dealt with by the Comm ittee in subsequent meetings, should leave their name and address with the Clerk's Department. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-61-95 1100719 Ontario Inc. Part Lot 12, Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott Concession 1, Town of Bowmanville THAT Report PD-9-95 be received; D14.DEV.94-063 Rezoning Application and Site Plan Approval, Willsonia Industries Part Lot 15 and 16 Concession 1, former Township of Darlington D14.DEV.94-062 THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law B4-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by 1100719 Ontario Inc. be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-9-95 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-62-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-l0-95 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by Martindale Planning Services on behalf of Willsonia Industries Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-10-95 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 205 "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 6- February 6, 1995 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONT'D Foster Creek Subdivision Certificate of Release 10M-799, 10M-81O and 10M-811 D12.18T.85030 D12.18T.88022 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-63-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-11-95 be received; THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 5.26 of the Subdivision Agreement between the Municipality and Foster Creek Developments Ltd., the Municipality has no objections 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 Foster Creek Developments Ltd. be informed of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Proposed Pawnbrokers Resolution #GPA-64-95 and Second-hand Goods By-law Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak P01.PA Applications for Designated Property Grants Fll.GR Staffing Complement By-law Enforcement Division A15.0F THAT Report CD-5-95 be tabled until such time as Inspector Adams can report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the method the City of Oshawa uses in reporting suspected stolen property at their pawnshops and second-hand goods shops. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-65-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report CD-6-95 be referred back to the Clerk for clarification of the 10 percent administration fee; and THAT a further report be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-66-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report CD-7-95 be referred to the 1995 Budget discussions. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. 206 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes TREASURY DEPARTMENT Review of Municipal I nvestment Pol icy Cash Activity Report December 1994 FlO.MO Application to the Ministry of Transportation Regarding Subsidy Applications for Handi Transit and Road Subsidy - 7- February 6, 1995 Resolution #GPA-67-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-3-95 be received; THAT Schedule "A" attached to Report TR-3-95, along with it's supporting Appendix "A" and "A-l, be approved as the current Investment Policy for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for surplus General Fund, Reserve, Reserve Fund and Trust Fund monies; THAT Appendix "A" and "A-l" be amended from time to time to reflect the current status of any bank or institution being considered for investment; and THAT the investment procedures (Schedule "B" attached to Report TR-3-95), be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-68-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-5-95 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 to Committee that the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended December 31,1994, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-5-95; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of December, 1994, be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-69-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-6-95 be received; THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit the Proposed Road Expenditures, Interim Subsidy application, Supplementary applications and Final Subsidy applications, for the term of Council (covering the years 1995, 1996 and 1997) to the Ministry of Transportation on the road expenditures as they become due; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit Interim Subsidy applications and Final Subsidy applications for the term of Council (covering the years 1995, 1996 and 1997) to the Ministry of Transportation for the transportation of the physically disabled as they become due. "CARRIED" ;(\7 L :),' . . . G.P.& A. Minutes TREASURY DEPARTMENT List of Applications for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes F27.AP FIRE DEPARTMENT - 8- February 6, 1995 Resolution #GPA-70-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-7-95 be received; THAT the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes, as attached to Report TR-7-95, be approved; and THAT the Economic Development Officer and appropriate staff investigate the situation on Mearns Avenue. "CARRIED" No reports were considered under this section of the Agenda. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Brownsdale Community Centre C12.BR Reimbursement of Insurance Deductiblel Pam Hodgson L02.IN Resolution #GPA-71-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-03-95 be tabled until such time as the Community Services Department meets with members of the Brownsdale community. "CARRIED" Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest with respect to Report CS-04-95; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Dreslinski indicated that she is an abutting land owner to the subject property. Resolution #GPA-72-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report No. CS-Q4-95 be tabled until February 20, 1995, to allow Pam Hodgson an opportunity to address the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting. ? r}8 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 9- February 6, 1995 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Springfield Subdivision, Phase 2 Plan 40M-1709, Certificate of Acceptance, Storm Sewer System D12.18T.88022 Drai nage Concerns Wenda & Alan Kirby 57 Wilmot Street Village of Newcastle E09.GE ADMINISTRATION Replacement Search Regarding the Director of Public Works A15.0F Resolution #GPA-73-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-5-95 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of Acceptance" for the storm sewer system constructed within Plan 40M-1709. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-74-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report WD-6-95 be received; THAT resurfacing/regrading of Wilmot Street be completed in 1995; and THAT Mr. Bill Bradbury of Newcastle Paralegal Services and the five affected residents be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-75-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report ADMIN-2-95 be received; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, be authorized to advertise to fill the upcoming vacancy for the position of Director of Public Works; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to proceed with the recruiting process, utilizing outside advertising as required, to a maximum of $5,000; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report back to Council with a short list of two or three individuals who are recommended for final interviews with Council; and THAT funds required for the recruitment be built into the 1995 budget for personnel. "CARRIED" ~-9 i'j . G.P.& A. Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Delegation of Inspector Jim Adams Delegation of Bill Hasiuk . ADJOURNMENT . -10- February 6, 1995 Resolution #GPA-76-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Inspector Jim Adams be received with appreciation. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-77-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the delegation of Mr. Bill Hasiuk requesting traffic lights at Holt Road and Highway 2, Courtice be acknowledged; THAT the petition submitted by Mr. Hasiuk be referred to the Region of Durham for appropriate action; and THAT Mr. Hasiuk be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-78-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:50 p.m. "CARRIED" ~~f)~~~ Mayor Hamre ~~. Depu er ~ '}' n ,f~, r w