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Home My WebLink About04/05/1994 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PUBLIC MEETINGS April 5, 1994 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Tuesday, April 5, 1994 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah (attended the meeting at 6:45 p.m.) Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Chief Administrative OffICer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended the meeting until 7:24 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (attended the meeting until 7:24 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director, Planning and Development, F. Wu (attended the meeting until 7:24 p.m.) Clerk, P. Barrie Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. A minute of silence was observed in memory of Councillor Kenneth Hooper. Mayor Hamre advised that the sod turning ceremony for the Fire Department Headquarters which is scheduled to take place on April 8, 1994, at 11:00 am., will be dedicated to the memory of Councillor Hooper. Resolution #GPA-237-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the minutes of a regular meeting held on March 28, 1994, be approved "CARRIEDtI Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, The Municipality of Clariogton Council, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following Rezoning Applications: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 29, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd., on behalf of Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. . . G.P.& A Minutes - 2- April 5, 1994 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. . DELEGATIONS (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 29, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington - Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. 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 March 4, 1994, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject properties in accordance to the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to March 4, 1994. This notice procedure is in compliance to Ontario Regulation 404/83. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Report PD-37 -94 - Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. - the purpose and effect of the application is to recognize a reduction in the number of proposed units and permit the development of 91link/townhouse units to proceed. Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Mr. H..mmn H..hnin..... Kid.ti<-nrp Investments Limited, 1748 H.....lin.. Hood, Courtire, L1E 2T1 - advised Committee that this application had previously been submitted, however, the density has now been reduced. It was apparent that the bearing capacity of the soil could not hold the larger density and, in reducing the density, all earlier concerns with the application have been addressed (b) Report PD-38-94 - Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the construction of a 1,025 m' day care centre and convent to be used in conjunction with the existing church. Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. A representative of n..'1gJ>tt'Ml of St. May of Leuca, 3800 Courtice Road North, Courtire, L1E 2L5 - appeared before Committee and advised that this application was submitted to provide a service to the community. She advised that any concerns that may be raised during the rezoning process will be addressed by the applicant. The Chairman announced that all persons wishing further notice when these applications are to be dealt with by the Committee in subsequent meetings, should leave their name and address with the Clerk's Department. (a) Mr. Patrick Capobianco, VaIdor Engineering. 1206 Centre Street, ThornhiD, I.AJ 3MB - appeared before Committee on behalf of Melody Homes and advised that he concurs with the recommendations contained in Report PD-39-94. . . . G.P.& A Minutes DELEGATIONS CONT'D - 3. April 5, 1994 (b) Mr. V-...h....1 D. WaIters, General Manager, Ontario T ...n<ffill Divisions, Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., 3410 South Service Road, P.O. Box 5057, Station A. Burlington, L 7R 3YS . was called but was not present. (c) George Field, Divisicma1 General Manager, Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., 3410 South Service Road, P.O. Box 5057, Station A. Burlington, L7R 3YS - was called but was not present. (d) Ms. Teny Caswell, Committee of Clarke Constituents, P.O. Box 2028, Newcastle, LlB 1M3 - appeared before Committee on behalf of Norman Berzins with respect to Report PD-43-94. She indicated that the Committee of Clarke Constituents is concerned that Laidlaw is attempting to fast track their application by not going through the rezoning process and the environmental assessment process. The committee is concerned that leachate is escaping into Graham Creek and that this use should not be permitted in an environmentally protected area The Committee of Clarke Constituents would like for Laidlaw to address these concerns and to clean up the subject site. (e) Mr. Lloyd Steph....""", 106 King Street East, Newcastle, LlB 1BD - addressed Committee with respect to Report PD.43-94. Mr. Stephenson indicated that Laidlaw is a good neighbour and they keep their site lookiog neat and tidy. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. on behalf of Kiddicorp Investments Ltd., Part Lot 29, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, Dev. 90-025 Resolution #GP A-23S-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-37-94 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. on behalf of Kiddicorp Investments Ltd., be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, and all interested parties listed in Report PD-37-94 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDII . . . G.P.& A Minutes -4- April 5, 1994 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D Rezoning and Site Plan Amendment Application, 3800 Courtice Road North, Roman Catholic THAT Report PD-38-94 be received; Episcopal Corporation Part Lot 29, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington Dev. 94-008 Proposed Plan of Condominium and Rezoning Application 824060 Ontario Ltd, (Melody Homes), Part Lot 9, Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanville Dev. 93-025 Resolution #GPA-239-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by Ralph Carnovale of 1008941 Ontario Inc. on behalf of the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation, 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-38-94 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED11 Resolution #GPA-240-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-39-94 be received; THAT the proposed Plan of Condominium 18CDM-93005 revised and dated December 18, 1993, be approved subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the Municipality to satisfy the requirements of the Municipality fmancially or otherwise; THAT application DEV 93-025 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by Valdor Engineering Inc. on behalf of 824060 Ontario Ltd. (Melody Homes) to permit an 85 unit condominium proposal be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-39-94 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT the "H" - Holding symbol in the amending by-law not be removed until such time as the applicant has entered into a site plan agreement with the Municipality; THAT a copy of Report PD-39-94 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-39-94 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 5 - April 5, 1994 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. Rezoning Application 917870 Ontario Ltd. (Vance Equipment) Part Lot 8, Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville Dev. 94-002 Resolution #GPA-241-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report PD-40-94 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by 917870 Ontario Limited (Vance Equipment) be approved; THAT the By-law attached to Report PD-4O-94 be approved; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-40-94 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Proposed Amendment Resolution #GPA-242-94 to the County of Victoria OffICial Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski Plan THAT Report PD-41-94 be received; THAT the County of Victoria be advised that the Municipality of CIarington has no objection to the proposed textual amendment to the County of Victoria Official Plan, regarding separation distances between industrial and sensitive land uses; and THAT a copy of Report PD-41-94 and Council's decision be forwarded to the County of Victoria Planning Department. nCARRIED!! Resolution #GPA-243-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Report PD-43-94 listed under "Unfmished Business" at this time. "CARRIED" Landfill Reclamation Resolution #GPA-244-94 Proposal - Laidlaw Waste Systems Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski (Durham) Ltd. THAT Report PD-43-94 be received; THAT Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd be advised that a Rezoning Application must be submitted to permit the proposed landfill reclamation project and additional waste disposal at the existing landfill in Part Lot 12, Concession 3, former Township of Clarke; . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 6- April 5, 1994 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Filling of Vacancy on Council . Death of Councillor Kenneth G. Hooper THAT the Ministry of Environment be advised that the Municipality of CIarington requests that a hearing before the Environmental Assessment Board be required in respect of the proposal submitted by LaidlaW; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, Mr. Gord Mills, M.P.P., Mr. Normund Berzins of the Committee of Clarke Constituents, Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd., all interested parties listed in Report PD-43-94 and any delegation, be forwarded a copy of Report PD-43-94 and advised of Council's decision. nCARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Report CD-13-94 was distributed as a handout. Resolution #GPA-245-94 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report CD-13-94 be received as a handout; THAT, in accordance with Section 43 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, a by-law be forwarded to Council to declare the seat of a member of council vacant; THAT a copy of Council's declaration be forwarded to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT the Mayor summon a special meeting of Council to deal with the filling of the vacancy on council. TREASURY DEPARTMENT "CARRIED" Lease Agreement - Probation Offices Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-246-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report TR-7-94 be received; THAT rental of the Probation Offices in the amount of $9,852.00 annually from September 1, 1993 be approved; and . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 7- April 5, 1994 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D F1RE DEPARTMENT THAT the By-law attached to Report TR.7-94, and marked as Schedule "A", authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by the Ministry of Government Services for the Province of Ontario, for the rental of the Probation OffICes in the premises located at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, be approved. "CARRIED" COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda Canada's Fitweek (May 27 - June 5) Tentative Plan Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-247-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-12-94 be received; and THAT Council approve the suspension of admission fees, on the dates specified, in Report CS-12-94 in support of Canada's Fitweek. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-248-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-247-94 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington challenge the Council of the Municipality that won the gold medal in 1992, in the 'Go for Gold' quest, to complete the most hours of exercise during Canada's Fitweek. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-247-94 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda . . . G.P.& A Minutes ADMINISTRATOR Municipal Garbage Collection - S- April 5, 1994 Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-249-94 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Confidential Reports ADMIN-5-94, ADMIN-7-94 and ADMIN-S-94 be deferred until later in the meeting be considered during an "In Camera" session. IlCARRIED" Resolution #GPA-250-94 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report ADMIN-6-94 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be instructed to prepare tender documents for a five year contract for garbage collection based on the present service provided by the Contractor representing the Municipality; and THAT tenders be called in a timely manner in order to commence service on January 1, 1995. UNFINISHED BUSINESS "CARRIED" Landfill Reclamation Report PD-43-94 was considered earlier in the meeting. See Resolution Proposal- Laidlaw #GPA-244-94, page 5. Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-251-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the meeting be "In Camera". "CARRIED!! Resolution #GPA.252-94 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinksi THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIEDII The meeting reconvened "In Camera" at 7:24 p.m. . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 9- April 5, 1994 OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA.253-94 Moved by Councillor HannAh. seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA- 254-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:16 p.m. "CARRIED" ~aJM4%d Chairman, Planning and Development Department ~6r