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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee
September 5, 1995
Minutes of a regular meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Tuesday, September 5, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Acting Mayor P. Pingle
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor D. Scott
Absent:
Mayor D. Hamre (On Municipal Business)
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, W.H. Stockwell
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Treasurer,M. Marano
Director of Public Works, F. Vokes
Director, Planning and Development, F. Wu
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
Acting Mayor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
MINUlES
Resolution #GPA-490-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on July 10, 1995, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-491-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT, due to the electric power failure, the agenda be altered to deal with the
Planning Public Meetings at this time.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
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Pursuant to Section 4(1)(b), of the Rental Housing Protection Act, RS.O., 1990
and Section 50 of the Condominium 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 Conversion of 18 Townhouse Units from Rental Units into 18
street townhouse condominium units, 1 - 37 Kingscourt Road, Part Lot
10, Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville, Kingscourt Residential
Limited.
Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration
Committee, is holding Public Meetings for the following Rezoning Applications:
b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 30, Concession 2,
former Township of Darlington, Clarington Development Corporation;
c) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 9, Concession 2,
Bowmanville, Marchetti & Deminico.
Before proceeding with these matters, the Chairman asked the Deputy Clerk to
advise on the manner of notice.
a)
The Deputy Clerk advised that public notice for the application was sent
by first class mail on or before August 22, 1995, to all tenants of the
building and the owner of the subject property in accordance to the
latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also
placed in local newspapers on or before August 9, 1995. Furthermore,
the applicant has certified he/she has served each tenant with notice of
the Public Meeting. This notice procedure is in compliance with
Ontario Regulation 524/94 made under the Planning Act.
b) The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class
mail on or before August 4, 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 sites prior
to August 4, 1995. This notice procedure is in compliance to Ontario
Regulation 44/95 made under the Planning Act.
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 applicants:
a)
Report PD-89-95 - Kingscourt Residential Limited - The purpose and
effect of the application is to permit the conversion of eighteen (18)
townhouse rental units into condominium units.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D
Dan Strike, Strike, Salmers and Furlong, 38 King Street West, P.O.
Box 7, Bowmanville, LIC 3K8, appeared on behalf of the applicant and
advised that the conversion of the rental units into condominiums would
allow the applicant to have the financial means to make structural
improvements to the building. Tenants will have the option of buying
or continuing to rent. He noted that his client is able to meet the
municipality's conditions of approval.
b) Report PD-90-95 - Clarington Development Corporation - The purpose
and effect of the application is to permit the development of a proposed
Plan of Subdivision consisting of 56 single family units, 38 semi-
detached units, 48 townhouse units and various blocks for school, future
roads and future development.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Hannu Halminen, Clarington Development Corporation, 1748 Baseline
Road West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl, articulated support for the
recommendations contained in Report PD-90-95 and advised that he
will work with staff to meet all of the municipality's requirements.
c)
Report PD-91-95 - Marchetti & Deminico - The purpose and effect of
the application is to permit the development of a Plan of Subdivision
consisting of 117 single family dwellings, 38 semi-detachedlblock units, 9
blocks for 46 townhouse units and various blocks for future
development, road widenings and buffer strip.
George Bellman, 247 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, LIe 3K5, lives
directly across the street from the proposal and expressed fear that this
development will interfere with his well water table.
No one spoke in support of this application.
Anthony DeMinico, 111 Botfield Avenue, Etobicoke, M4B 4E6 and
Kevin Tunney, Tunney Planning Inc., 340 Byron Street South, Suite
200, Whitby, LtN 4P8, advised Members of the Committee that they are
aware of the issues which need to be addressed including well
interference. They expressed support for the recommendations
contained in Report PD-91-95.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Condominium
Conversion Application
Kingscourt Residential
Limited CDM 001-94/C
Resolution #GPA-492-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD-89-95 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Kingscourt Residential Limited to convert
the tenure of 18 rental townhouse units to condominium units, be approved
subject to the conditions of approval as outlined in Attachment #1 to Report
PD-89-95;
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONT'D
THAT a copy of Report PD-89-95 be forwarded to the Region of Durham
Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-89-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-493-95
Rezoning Application Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Clarington Development
Corporation THAT Report PD-90-95 be received;
DI4.DEV.95-012
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by D.G. Biddle &
Associates Limited, on behalf of Clarington Development Corporation be
referred back to staff for further processing; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-90-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-494-95
Rezoning Application Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
Marchetti & Deminico
DI4.DEV.95-015 THAT Report PD-91-95 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the
former Town of Newcastle, as amended, submitted by Tunney Planning Inc., on
behalf of Marchetti & DeMinico, be referred back to staff for further
processing; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-91-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
nCARRIED"
Acting Mayor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
DELEGATIONS
(a)
Gary M'liesky, 15 YorkviUe Drive, Courtice, LIE 2AS, appeared with
Mrs. Chris McKinnon and circulated documentation pertaining to the
parking of a commercial motor vehicle with a rcgistered gross weight in
excess of 4 tonnes on a residentially zoned lot. Mr. Majesky inquired as
to whether the municipality is enforcing the zoning by-law consistently
and fairly and requested that the municipality show some leniency and
perhaps make an exception in enforcing the by-law for Mr. Eric
McKinnon.
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DELEGATIONS
RECESS
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(b) Gary Majesky, 15 Yorkville Drive, Courtice, LIE 2A8, advised that, on
behalf of one of his clients, he has had access to a confidential
document which contains 64 pages of information pertaining to Laidlaw
as a waste carrier. He suggested that, because of cars parked on the
street and children crossing the street at various points, there might be
an increasing potential for hazardous situations.
(c) Andrea Witzke, 150 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3,
circulated three pages of documentation and briefly described the
history of events which has led to litigation with the municipality in the
municipality's attempt to collect rent arrears.
(d) Gord McMeekin, 4275 Tooley Road, Bowmanville, LIC lZ4, described
all that he has undertaken in an effort to correct the drainage on his
property and requested the help of the municipality in his attempt to
address the concerns of the conservation authority.
(e) Don Welsh, 4280 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, LiC 3K5, addressed
Members of the Committee on behalf of the Clarington Older Adults
Committee and requested that the Committee have some input when
the municipality investigates various alternatives to the previous
proposal.
(f)
Suresh Singh, Vice President, Jourdan Group Inc., 91 Woodlawn
Avenue East, Toronto, M4T IB9, advised that he has enjoyed working
with the municipality and the Durham Regional Non-Profit Association
and that the original site on Temperance Street purchased a year ago is
still, in his view, an ideal site for development. He noted that if the
municipality proceeds with the Clarington Older Adults Centre, his
development will be aimed at housing seniors. He would like to know
what the municipality's intentions are pertaining to the old fire hall site.
(g) Kelvin Whalen, The KaitIin Group, 385 The West Mall, Suite 303,
Etobicoke, M9C lE7, noted concurrence with the recommendations
contained in Report PD-97-95 with the exception of Condition #21 of
the Conditions of Approval pertaining to the 0.3 metre reserves. He
requested that this paragraph be amended by adding the following
wording thereto:
nor other measure satisfactory to staff. It
Resolution #GPA-495-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Committee recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
O.P.A. - McMeekin
D09.0PA,95-004/D
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-496-95
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-92-95 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised that:
a) the Municipality of Clarington has no objections to the Official Plan
Amendment application submitted by Gordon and Patricia McMeekin
as it pertains to the proposed south lot subject to the applicant
obtaining all approvals from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority; and
b) the Municipality of Clarington recommends that the north lot be
denied; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-92-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-497-95
Rezoning Application Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Fridel Ltd. on Behalf of
Grace Wilson THAT Report PD-93-95 be received;
D14.DEV.95-042
THAT Rezoning Application DEV.95-042, submitted by Fridel Ltd., on behalf
of Grace Wilson, to remove the holding symbol to permit the creation of three
new dwelling lots be approved;
THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-93-95 be forwarded to
Council for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-93-95 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department;
THAT the amending by-law be circulated in accordance with regulations made
under the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-93-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-498-95
Exemption From
Part Lot Control
Veltri & Sons Ltd.
Plan 40M-1691
Exemption From
Part Lot Control
290572 Ontario Ltd.
Plan 40M-1815
Seniors' Community
Centre, Bowmanville
Rezoning Application
William Daniell
Sebastian Corbo
DI4.DEV.90-071
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-94-95 be received;
THAT By-law 95-078, being a by-law to exempt from Part Lot Control a certain
portion of Registered Plans IOM-798 and 40M-1691, be amended to provide the
correct legal description for Registered Plan 40M-1691 to facilitate the
registration of the Part Lot Control By-law;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-94-95 be 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-94-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-499-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report PD-95-95 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of Lots 19 to 20
and Blocks 21 to 31 all inclusive, on Plan 40M-1815 be approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-95-95 be 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-95-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-500-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-96-95 be received and referred to the Chief Administrative
Officer for review and report.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-501-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-97-95 be tabled for a period of two weeks to allow for
clarification by staff of the alternative to the 0.3 metre reserves contained in
Condition of Approval #21.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Monitoring of the
Decisions of the
Committee of
Adjustment for July 6
July 20 & Aug. 17
O.P.A. - Haas,
Waisglass and Shoychet
D09.0PA-95-011/D
Monthly Report on
Building Permit
Activity for
August 1995
Coroner Inquest
Death at Mosport
Park in 1994
Resolution #GPA-502-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-98-95 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on July 7, July 20 and August 17, 1995; 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-503-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-99-95 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington
has no objection to the application to amend the 1991 Durham Regional Official
Plan submitted by Gail Waisglass on behalf of Haas, Waisglass and Shoychet
from "Waterfront" to "Living Area"; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-99-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-504-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-100-95 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-505-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingie
THAT Report PD-101-95 be referred to the end of the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Acting Mayor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Parking Enforcement
Monthly Report for
Month of July 1995
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Resolution #GPA-506-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CD-24-95 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-24-95 be forwarded to the Bowmanville B.1.A. for
their information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Newcastle Hall Board
Montague Trust Grant
Allocation $2,000
FILCH
Cash Activity Report
June 1995
Resolution #GPA-507-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report TR-61-95 be received;
THAT the Newcastle Hall Board be granted a further $3,000 (in addition to the
$2,000 allocated during the 1995 budget deliberations) from the Montague Trust
Reserve Fund to reimburse the Hall Board for the purchase of a stove; and
THAT the Members of the Newcastle Hall Board Committee be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-50S-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report TR-62-95 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79(1) of the
Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports that the cash position of the
Municipality of Clarington for the month ended June 30, 1995, is as shown on
the schedule attached to Report TR-62-95; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of June 1995, be confirmed.
"CARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Cash Activity Report
July 1995
Lease Agreement
247 King Street East
Newcastle Village
Claude Miller
Tender CL-95-30
Supply, Retreading and
Repair of Tires
and Tubes
F18.QU
Resolution #GPA-509-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report TR-63-95 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provisions of Chapter M-45, Section 79(1) of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports that the cash position of the
Municipality of Clarington for the month ended July 31, 1995, is as shown on
the schedule attached to Report TR-63-95; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of July 1995, be confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-51O-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report TR-64-95 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report TR-64-95 marked Schedule "A", be passed,
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to sign a rental agreement with Claude
Miller; and
THAT Claude Miller be advised of Council's actions.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to
Report TR-65-95; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting
on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that J & M Tire Sales Inc., is
a client.
Acting Mayor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-51l-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report TR-65-95 be received;
THAT J & M Tire Sales Inc., Oshawa, Ontario, being the lowest responsible
bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL-95-30, be
awarded the contract, in an appropriate value of $23,371.01, for the supply,
retreading and repair of tires and tubes to the Municipality of Clarington, as
required by the Department of Public Works; and
THAT the funds be drawn from the various Public Works approved 1995/96
fleet.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak reassumed the chair.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-512-95
Tender Awards Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
Summer Council Break
FI8.QU THAT Report TR-66-95 be received;
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Fire Report
June 1995
Monthly Fire Report
July 1995
THAT the by-laws attached to Report TR-66-95 marked Schedules "B", "C" and
"D", be forwarded to Council for approval.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-513-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT Report FD-12-95 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-514-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report FD-13-95 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Monthly Report for
Month of June 1995
Animal Control
Monthly Report for
Month of July 1995
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-515-95
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CS-28-95 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-516-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CS-29-95 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Resolution #GPA-517-95
Canada Remembers Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Program/50 Years of
Peace Commemoration THAT Report CS-30-95 be referred to the 1996 budget deliberations.
"CARRIED"
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Amendment to By-law
92-116 - Levying of
Taxes for Street
Lighting Services
Within the
Municipality
ADMINISTRATION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Opportunity to Use
Approximately 10,000
Tonnes of Reclaimed
Asphalt Pavement
Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-518-95
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report WD-38-95 be received; and
THAT Council approve the proposed by-law attached to Report WD-38-95,
amending By-law 92-116, which provides for the levying of taxes for street
lighting services within the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #GPA-519-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Addendum to Report WD-18-95 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Acting Mayor Ping1e chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-520-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegations of Gary Majesky, pertaining to the parking of commercial
motor vehicles and waste management issues, be received with appreciation;
and
THAT Gary Majesky be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Coroner Inquest
Death at Mosport
Park In 1994
ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #GPA-521-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to proceed with an Offer
to Purchase the property located at 61 West Beach Road, Bowmanville, in the
amount of $88,000, FORTHWITH;
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council on September 11, 1995,
for approval; and
THAT the Municipality's Solicitor be directed to take all necessary actions to
effect the purchase of this property by the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-522-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the meeting be "In Camera" for consideration of a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-523-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD-101-95 be received; and
THAT the Municipality's Solicitor be authorized to seek standing for the
Municipality at the inquest and to represent the Municipality at the inquest.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-524-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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