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THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
General Purpose and Arlmin;stration Committee
March 1, 1993
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
Also Present:
MINUTES
PUBLIC MEETING
Minutes of a regular meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Monday, March 1, 1993 at 9:30 am.
in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. O'Toole
Councillor D. Scott
Councillor K Hooper (Due to lliness)
Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Public Works, W. Evans
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Treasurer, M.Marano
Director of P!anriing and Development, F. Wu
Town Clerk, P. Barrie
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GP A-92-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on February 15, 1993, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planriing Act, the Town of
Newcastle Council, through its General Purpose and Administration
Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following Rezoning
Application:
(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 17, Concession 6, former
Township of Darlington - Ronald Sucee.
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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 application were sent
by fll"st class mail on or before January 29, 1993 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 the sites prior to
January 29, 1993. This notice procedure is in compliance with Ontario
Regulation 404/83.
The Chairman announced that all persons wishing further notice of the
passage of the by-law should leave their name, address and telephone number
with the Clerk's Department before they leave.
The Chairman annoWlCed 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) Ronald Sucee - Report PD-37.93 - the purpose and effect of this
application is to permit the estahlishment of a place of worship.
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Noone appeared in objection to or in support of this application.
Mr. Ronald Sucee, applicant, was present to answer questions from the
Committee members.
DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Jim Bishop appeared later in the meeting during an "In Camera"
session.
(b) Mrs. Jean Taylor, R.R. #1, 'F.nni.....l1en, LOB lJO - addressed Committee
with respect to the handicapped person access to Solina Community
Centre Hall and requested that the Town of Newcastle establish a
reserve fund account so that personal and other donations can be
received and deposited for the purpose of this project. Also, she
requested a grant of $20,000 from the Town of Newcastle to assist in
this program. This amount represents one third of the $60,000 required.
Mrs. Taylor indicated that Provincial funding is available in the amount
of $20,000 and the Community of Solina will be raising the additional
$20,000 needed.
(c) Mr. Gavin StephPll_. 66 Penfound Drive, Bowmanville, LlC 4C2 -
appeared before the Committee with respect to the Addendum to Report
WD-72-92. He indicated that he still has concerns regarding the
completion of the subdivision roads and the closure of Martin Road if the
connecting roads are not completed.
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. DELEGATIONS CONT'D.
(d) Linda Welsh, 45 Aloona Street, Bowmanville, LlC 3P7 - addressed
Committee with respect to the Addendum to Report WD-72-92. She
raised several questions, namely:
What will happen to the closure of Martin Road if, for some reason,
the developer does not complete the Aspen Springs drive and west
side street during the 1993194 season?
Will Prestonway Drive be opened to Martin Road before July 4, 1994?
Where does the development of the towribouses for the corner of
Martin Road and Highway 57 stand? Will it be open before
July 4, 1994?
Increased time for fJre and police response time?
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Rezoning Application
Ronald Sucee
DI4.DEV.92.054
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March 1, 1993
She raised concern with the lack of notification of the closure of this
intersection during the p!anriing of the subdivision and suggested that
perhaps in future all area residents using the existing road should be
notified directly through mailing of such changes.
Resolution #GPA-93.93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinsk:i, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the Committee go 'In Camera" to hear the delegation of
Mr. Jim Bishop.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-94-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the actions taken "In Camera' be confirmed.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #GPA-95-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT Report PD-37-93 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Ronald Sucee on behalf of
Tangiewood Stables 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 P!anriing Department, all interested parties listed
in Report PD-37.93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Courtice Heights South Resolution #GPA-96-93
Certificate of Release
DI2.18T.76027 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD-38-93 be received;
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 5.26 of the Subdivision
Agreement between the Town and Claret Investments Limited and Rexgate
Holdings Limited, the Town 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 Town of Newcastle the 'Certificate of Release"; and
THAT Claret Investments Limited and Rexgate Holdings Limited be informed
of COWlCil's decision.
nCARRIED"
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Town of Newcastle Resolution #GPA-97-93
Subdivision Agreement
Furnace Regulations Moved by Councillor Hannab, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
and Warranty Provisions
A09.2091.SU THAT Report PD-39-93 be received for information.
'CARRIED"
Monitoring of the
Decisions of the
Committee of
Adjustment
D13.3807.MO
Resolution #GPA-98-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report PD-40-93 be received;
THAT COWlCil concur with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment
made on February 11, 1993; 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"
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Development Charges Resolution #GP A-99-93
Policy Report Amendment
to Section 2.10 - Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
Collection Timing
Plans of Subdivision!
Condominium
F21.1758.DE
THAT Report PD-41-93 be received;
THAT the Development Charges Policy Report, as approved by Council on
March 2, 1992, be amended by replacing the fll"st paragraph within Section
2.10.2 with the following new paragraph:
'That for a plan of subdivision or condominium, 25% of the total
amount of the development charge imposed in respect of the aggregate
number of dwellings that are permitted to be developed on land which
the plan applies shall be payable on the execution of an agreement
under Section 50 of the P!anriing Act, 1983 between the developer and
the Town; 25% of the total amount shall be payable prior to the
issuance of a building permit for the first dwelling unit; 25% of the
total amount shall be payable on the earlier to occur of the fll"St
anniversary of the issuance of the fll"st building permit and the issuance
of a building permit for the fll"st dwelling unit in addition to building
permits previously issued for 50% of the dwelling units; and the last
25% of the total amount shall be payable on the earlier to occur of the
second anniversary of the issuance of the first building permit and the
issuance of a building permit for the fll"st dwelling unit in addition to
building permits previously issued for 75% of the dwelling units. All
payments shall be adjusted to include indexing at the time of
payment.";
THAT the Development Charge By-law be amended to change the indexing
from Construction Cost Index to Building Cost Index and the amending by-
law be brought forth for passage in accordance to the procedure and
requirement set out in the Development Charges Act; and
THAT a copy of Report PD-41.93 and the decision of the General Purpose
and Administration Committee be forwarded to the Urhan Development
Institute, the Toronto Home Builders' Association and the Durham Home
Builders' Association.
tlCARRIED"
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Official Plan Resolution #GP A-I00-93
Amendment
Invar Industrial Limited Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
Town of Whitby
D09.0PA92.002/D THAT Report PD-42-93 be received;
Draft Official Plan
Amendment and
Courtice
Neighbourhood Plan
Amendments
Implementing the
Recreation/Leisure
Services Master Plan
Recommendation #6
and Open Space
D09.0P A92.N/005
THAT the Town of Whitby and Region of Durham be advised that the Town
of Newcastle does not object to the proposed Official Plan Amendment
submitted by INV AR Industrial Limited subject to consideration of the
concerns raised in Report PD-42-93;
THAT a copy of Report PD-42.93 be forwarded to the Town of Whitby and
Region Durham P!anriing Departments; and
THAT the Region advise the Town of Newcastle at such time that the Omcial
Plan Amendment and Rezoning is approved.
IICARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-I01-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslioski
THAT Report PD-43-93 be received;
THAT Council adopt Recommendation #6 of the Recreation/Leisure Parks
Services Master Plan to "utilize a system of park classification including Town
Parks, Major and Minor Community Parks, Neighbourhood Parks and Hamlet
Parks as the framework for the development of new culture and recreation
sites within the Town of Newcastle'; and
THAT Staff be authorized to advertise and hold a Public Meeting and to
circulate to public agencies on the draft Official Plan Amendment and
Neighbourhood Plan Amendments on revised parks and open space system
policies.
!'CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-102-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes.
IlCARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:55 am.
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Economic
Development
D02.GE
Resolution #GPA-I03-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-44-93 be received;
THAT the fmancial proposals included in Report PD-44-93 be approved prior
to budget deliberations; and
THAT Report PD.44-93 be considered by the General Purpose and
Administration Committee at their meeting scheduled to be held on
April 5, 1993.
"CARRIED"
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
COWlCillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
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Resolution #GPA-I04-93
Moved by Councillor Dres1ioski, seconded by COWlCillor Hannah
THAT Confidential Report TR-7 -93 be referred to the end of the agenda to
be considered during an "In Camera" session.
"CARRIED"
Tender NW93-1,
Electrics1 Services
FI8.3837.QU
Resolution #GPA-I05-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by COWlCillor Novak
THAT Report TR-13-93 be received;
THAT George Moore Electric, Bowmanville, Ontario, with bid prices of $28.00
per hour for Journeyman Electrician and $11.00 per hour for Journeyman
Electrician's Helper be awarded the contract to provide Electrics1 Services, as
required by the Town of Newcastle for 1993; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the various 1993 Current Budget
Accounts.
"CARRIED"
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Tender NW92-41,
1993 Traffic Sign
Requirements
FI8.3837.QU
Resolution #GPA-I06-93
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report TR-14-93 be received;
THAT Provincial Traffic Signs, Port Perry, Ontario, with a total bid in the
amount of $38,080.49 being the most responsible bidder meeting all terms,
conditions and specifIcations of Tender NW92-41, be awarded the contract to
supply and deliver the 1993 TraffIC and Street Sign requirements to the
Town of Newcastle; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the 1993 budget allocation for
Traffic and Street Signs.
"CARRIED"
Tender NW93-4,
Supply and Install
Various Trees -
Bowmanville Yard
FI8.3837.QU
Resolution #GPA-I07-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report TR-19-93 be received;
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THAT Andrew Timar Landscaping Limited, Norval, Ontario, with a total bid
of $11,302.41 ($10,211.01 tender bid price plus $1,091.40 for warranty), being
the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications
of Tender NW93-4, be awarded the contract to supply all necessary labour,
materials and equipment for the Supply and Installation of Various Trees at
the Bowmanville Works Yard (new Parks and Cemetery Depot); and
THAT the funds required be drawn from Account #1110-00166-0000
Parkland Reserve (1992 carry-over).
"CARRIED"
Quotation Q93-2, Resolution #GPA.I06-93
Mechanical Equipment
Maintenance Contract Moved by Councillor Jf Ann~ h, seconded by Councillor Scott
FI8.3837.QU
THAT Report TR.20-93 be received;
THAT Prairie Plumbing & Heating, Newcastle, Ontario, with a total bid of
$4,356.00 for Part "A" and a Journeyman hourly rate of $36.00 be awarded
Part "A" of the Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract, as required by
the Town of Newcastle;
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THAT Jack Burgess Plumbing and Heating, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a
total bid price of $1,130.00, for Part "B" and a Journeyman hourly rate of
$30.00, be awarded Part "B" of the M""hRn;oRI Equipment Maintenance
Contract, as required by the Town of Newcastle; and
THAT the funds expended be drawn from the respective facilities 1993
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance.
"CARRIED"
FIRE DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
COWlCillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting_
CO~SER~CESDEPARTMENT
Brownsdale Community Resolution #GPA-I09-93
Centre - Request for
Assistance Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
Fl1.3835.CH
. THAT Report CS-02-93 be received; and
THAT Council be advised that Fleurette Simmonds of the Brownsdale
Community Centre has withdrawn the Board's request for fmancial
assistance.
"CARRIED"
Solina Community
Centre Hall -
Handicap Access
T02.4725.GE
Resolution #GPA-llO-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report CS-03-93 be received for information; and
THAT Jean Taylor be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
Town of Newcastle -
Darlington Nuclear
Emergency Plan
P03.4818_GE
Resolution #GPA-111-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report WD-IO-93 be received;
THAT the proposal from IER PlAnning Research and Management
Services for the preparation of the Town of Pickering and the Town of
Ajax Pickering Nuclear Emergency Plans and the City of Oshawa and the
Town of Newcastle Dariington Nuclear Emergency Plans for a total cost of
$64,093 be accepted FORTHWITH;
THAT the funding for the Town of Newcastle share for $16,023 be
obtained from the Station Account "B" related to the Darlington
Generating Station ($5,500) and the Joint Emergency P!anriing Program
($4,500) as previously approved by Council on December 14, 1992;
THAT the Special Committee of Council on the Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station be requested to provide an additional $6,023 from
Station Account "B" for the preparation of the plan;
THAT, if the Special Committee of Council on the Dariington Nuclear
Generating Station does not approve providing an additional $6,023 from
Station Account "B", $6,023 be obtained from the 1993 Budget for
contingency (Account #7007-X-298);
THAT Council pass the proposed by-law attached to Report WD-IO-93
and;
THAT IER P!anriing Research and Management Services, Noel Marshall,
David Low, Robert Henderson and Aleem Mridi be advised of Council's
decision.
'CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING'
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-112-92
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-111-93 be amended by deleting the
fifth paragraph in its entirety.
"CARRlED't
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Proposed Closing of
Regional Road 57 and
Martin Road
T09.4814.MA
ADMINISTRATION
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The foregoing Resolution #GPA-111-93 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
This item will be considered by Council at their meeting scheduled to be
held on March 1, 1993.
Resolution #GPA-113-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of the Addendum
to Report WD-72-92 listed under U nfmished Business at this time.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #GPA-114-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Addendum to Report WD-72-92 be received;
THAT By-law 92-225 contain an effective date of July 4, 1994, conditional
upon the completion of Phase I of Aspen Springs, for the closure of
Martin Road;
THAT Council lift from the table and pass By-law 92-225; and
THAT Mr. Gavin M. Stephenson and Mrs. Linda Welsh be advised of
Council's decision and be provided with a copy of the Addendum to Report
WD-72-92.
"CARRIEDlI
Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Community Liaison Group Resolution #GPA-115-93
Update (Port Granby
Waste Management Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
Facility)
CI2.4423.CO THAT Report ADMlN-2-93 be received;
THAT, in accordance with Council's resolution of December 10 1992, Mr.
John Veldbuis, Chair of the Newcastle Community Liaison Group, be
requested to provide the information referred to in Report ADMlN-2-93;
THAT the recommendation contained in Section 21 of Report
ADMlN-2-93 concerning the end-use of the Port Granby Waste
Management Facility site be approved;
THAT a report be provided by staff dealing with the issue of
compensation to be presented at a subsequent General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting;
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THAT, as set out in Section 22 of Report ADMIN-2-93, the terms of
reference and consultants with whom consultant contracts have been or
are proposed to be made be provided to Council by the Siting Task Force
and the Newcastle Community Liaison Group for Council's consideration
and, if necessary, its approval; and
THAT a copy of Report ADMIN-2-93 be forwarded to Mr. John Veldhuis,
Chair, Newcastle Community Liaison Group, Members of the Newcastle
Community Liaison Group and to Dr. Vera Lafferty, Secretary-General,
Siting Task Force.
IICARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-116.93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the Committee go "In Camera".
"CARRIED"
Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting.
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Resolution #GPA-117-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be confll"IDed.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-118-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the meeting acljourn at 12:12 p.m.
"CARRIED'
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