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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1993 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PUBLIC MEETING September 20, 1993 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, September 20, 1993 at 9:30 am., in the Council Chambers. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah (Until 12:20 p.m.) Councillor K Hooper (Until 12:20 p.m.) Councillor M. Novak (Until 12:20 p.m.) Councillor J. O'Toole (Until 12:20 p.m.) Councillor D. Scott Chief .Anm;n;.trative Officer, L. Kotseff (At 10:15 am.) Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 12:20 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 12:20 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano (Until 12:20 p.m.) P1Rnn;ng Manager, Development Review Branch, L. Taylor (Until 12:20 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-517-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 7, 1993, be approved. "CARRIED" Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, the Municipality of C1arington Council, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following Rezoning application: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 824060 Ontario Limited (Melody Homes) - Part Lot 9, Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanville. Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Deputy Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. 201 G.P.& A Minutes -2- September 20, 1993 . PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices for the Zoning By-law Amendment Applications were circulated on or before August 10, 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 sites prior to August 20, 1993. This 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. 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) 824060 Ontario Limited (Melody Homes) - Report PD-124-93 - the purpose of the application is to permit the development of 4 - 3-storey buildings containing 85 dwelling units and associated recreation centre. . EvyIin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, BowmanvilIe, LlC lJ9. appeared before the Committee to request clarifIcation on Paragraph 6.2 of Report PD-I24-93. She requested that she be kept informed on the status of this application. Noone spoke in support of this application. Patrick Capobianco, VaIdor F.nginPPring Inc., 1206 Centre Street, ThornhiII, L4J 3M9, appeared on behalf of the applicant and explained that this application for a rezoning is to permit the development of four 3-storey buildings containing 85 dwelling units plus a recreation centre on a 5.85 parcel of land He advised that storm sewers are in place but watermains will have to be extended to this location. The applicant is willing to accommodate a 3 metre/5 metre widening along Mearns Ave., whatever is requested. Surface parking to accommodate 173 spaces, a recreation centre and totally enclosed garbage area will all be part of the project. The Architectural Consultant, Louis Lackie, was introduced. He advised Members of the Committee that this will be a three-phase project. The one bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units will vary in size from 800 sq. ft. to 1200 sq. ft. The recreation centre with an approximste size of 1870 sq. ft. will be made up of a banquet facility, washrooms and kitchenette. The goal of this project is to create the concept of a community within a community with the units facing the environmentally protected areas. All units have decks. DELEGATIONS -. (a) Robert Cowie, 2682 Preston-vaIe Road, Courtice, LlE 2R9 - re: Report PD-130-93 - advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. (b) Neale M..T """', 175 liberty Street North, BowmanviDe, L1C 2M2, - re: Report WD-39-93 - advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. 202 . . . G.P.& A Minutes DELEGATIONS CONT'D. - 3 - September 20, 1993 (c) Vrege ArJno.yan, 1280 Finch Ave~ W., Suite 710, Downsview, M3J 3K6 - re: Certificate of Acceptance - Pinetree Court Subdivision - Plan 10M-838 - advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application 824060 Ontario Ltd. D14.DEV.93.025 Rezoning Application Municipality of C1aringtonon Behalf of William P1axton DI4.DEV.90.084 Rezoning and Site Plan Application - Imperial Oil Limited D14.DEV.93.022 Resolution #GPA-518-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-124-93 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Valdor Engineering Inc. on behalf of 824060 Ontario Ltd, be referred back to Staff for further processing; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-124-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. nCARRIED'! Resolution #GPA-519-93 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-125-93 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle initiated by the Municipality of C1arington on behalf of Mr. William P1axton to expand the limits of the Cluster of Crooked Creek, be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-125-93 be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-125-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. rlCARRIEDII Resolution #GP A.520-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-126-93 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Foord & Taylor Limited on behalf of Imperial Oil Limited to permit an eating establishment within an existing building be approved; 203 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 4- September 20, 1993 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-126-93 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-126-93 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham plRnn;ng Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-126-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Ham Radio Resolution #GPA-521-93 Communications Tower Located at 27 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak Pinedale Crescent, Courtice THAT Report PD-127-93 be received; and Removal of "Holding (H)" Symbol to Implement Plan of Subdivision - West Bowmanville Developments Ltd THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-127 -93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-522-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-128-93 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by West Bowmanville Developments Limited requesting the removal of the "Holding (H)" symbol from the subject lands within draft plan of subdivision 1ST -88046 being Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 2, former Township of Dar1ington for Phase II be approved and the By-law attached to Report PD-128-93 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-128-93 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT any delegation and the interested parties listed in Report PD-128-93 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 204 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 5- September 20, 1993 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for the Meeting of September 2, 1993 Prestonvale Road Petition CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-523-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report PD-129-93 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on September 2, 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" Resolution #GPA-524-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report PD-130-93 be received; and THAT Mr. and Mrs. Cowie be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre advised that she attended a Telecommunications Trade Show Conference hosted by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in Montreal. Fourteen Mayors from the G.TA and the Minister held positive and open dialogue. A large G.TA Economic Development display was manned by Representatives of the G.T A including a Member of the Municipality's Planning Staff. This impressive display received very positive feedback. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Parking Enforcement Resolution #GPA-525-93 Monthly Report for Month of August, 1993 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report CD-16-93 be received for information. "CARRIED" 205 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 6- September 20, 1993 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Proposed Snow Removal By-law Brian Ward Refreshment Vehicle Application P09.RE Resolution #GPA-526-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report CD-17-93 be received; and THAT the By-law attached to Report CD-17-93 regulating snow removal be enacted and appropriate notices be placed in the local media "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-527-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-526-93 be amended by adding the following wording to the second paragraph: "and included in the next tax billing". "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-526-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA-528-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report CD-18-93 be received; and THAT the Clerk's Department be authorized to issue a Refreshment Vehicle License to Mr. Ward. llCARRIEDIt Heritage Designation Resolution #GPA-529-93 Newcastle Village Community Hall Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski R01. THAT Report CD-19-93 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate by-laW; and THAT the Clerk be authorized to carry out all actions necessary to complete the process of property designation pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974, and detailed within Report CD-19-93. "CARRIED" 206 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 7- September 20, 1993 Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting TREASURY DEPARTMENT Tender NW93-36 Supply, Retreading and Repair of Tires and Tubes F18.3837.QU Tender NW93-31, Construction of Salt Shed F18.3837.QU Councillor Hooper made a dec1aration of interest with respect to Report TR-76-93; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting of the subject matter. Councillor Hooper indicated that a member of his family is employed by this organization. Resolution #GPA-530-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-76-93 be received; THAT Attersley Tire Services Ltd, Oshawa, Ontario, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender NW93-26, be awarded the contract, in an approximate value of $23,398.59, for the Supply, Retreading and Repair of Tires and Tubes to the Municipality of C1arington, as required by the Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds be drawn from the various Public Works approved 1993 Fleet. "CARRIED't Resolution #GPA-531-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-77-93 be received; THAT Bowman Construction Ltd., Courtice, Ontario, with a total bid of $29,162.85 (including all taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender NW93-31, be awarded the contract for the construction of a salt shed, as required by the Department of Public Works; and THAT the required funds be drawn from the approved 1993 Public Works Department Capital Budget, Account #7212-01001. "CARRIED" 207 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 8- September 20, 1993 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Cash Activity Report June, 1993 Part A Cash Activity Report July, 1993 Part A Resolution #GPA-532-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report TR-78-93 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 to Committee that the cash position of the Municipality of C1arington for the month ended June 30, 1993, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-78-93; and THAT Part "N of the expenditures for the month of June, 1993 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-533-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report TR-79-93 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 to Committee that the cash position of the Municipality of C1arington for the month ended July 30, 1993, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-79-93; and THAT Part "N of the expenditures for the month of July, 1993 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Tender NW93-34 Resolution #GPA-534-93 Willowbrook Subdivision Repair of Deficiencies Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah F18.3837.QU THAT Report TR-81-93 be received; THAT Bennett Paviog and Materials, Oshawa, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $190,646.22, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender NW93-34, be awarded the contract for Willowbrook Subdivision - Repair of Deficiencies, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-81-93, marked Schedule"N be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT the total funds required in an approximate amount of $218,046.22 ($190,646.22 contract + $27,400.00 Engineering and Supervision) be drawn from the Subdividers Deposits, Account #2015-00001-0000. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Expense Reports Mayor and Members Details of Eligible Expenses COMMUNITY SERVICES Animal Control Monthly Report for the month of July 1993 - 9- September 20, 1993 Resolution #GPA-535-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-65-93 be lifted from the table. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-536-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-65-93 be received; and THAT the guidelines in report TR-65-93 be endorsed as the general guidelines to set out the details required in completion of expense forms for kilometre reimbursement for the Mayor and Members of Council 'MOTION LOST" Resolution #GPA-537-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-65-93 be tabled for a period of one month. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-538-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the committee recess for 15 minutes. IlCARR1ED" The meeting reconvened at 11:10 am. Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-539-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-22-93 be received for information. 'CARRIED" 209 . . . G.P.& A Minutes -10- September 20, 1993 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Animal Control Monthly Report for the month of August 1993 Seniors Feasibility Study - Implementation Strategy FIRE DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-540-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-23-93 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-541-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hmmah THAT Report CS-24-93 be received; THAT Council endorse the establishment of a Seniors' Community Action Committee as defined in Report CS-24-93; THAT the implementation strategies (both short-term and long-term) be approved in principle; and THAT members of the Seniors' Centre Activity Centre Steering Committee be thanked for their participation and dedication to the completion of the Seniors' Activity Centre Feasibility Study. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-542-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper. THAT the verbal report of the Director of Community Services, pertaining to a property matter be referred to the end of the agenda, to be considered "In Cam.era." . !ICARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councillor Hmmah chaired this portion of the meeting. Holiday Garbage Collection - Christmas Tree Collection - Yard Waste Collection Resolution #GPA-543-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report WD-37-93 be received for information. "CARRIED" 210 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 11- September 20, 1993 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Controls on the Resolution #GPA-544-93 Placement of Newspaper Vending Boxes Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report WD-38-93 be received; THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality is agreeable to the Regional Policy to support local municipal by-laws to control the placement of newspaper vending boxes within Regional road rights-of-way sul:!ject to the Region's approval of the locations and to the Region being listed as an additional named insured with the Municipality of C1arington; THAT the Municipality of C1arington continue to control the placement of newspaper service boxes with the existing Road Occupancy By-law 83-57; THAT the Director of Public Works forward letters to the newspaper service box distributors advising them of the new Regional Policy and the requirement to submit new applications for boxes placed on Regional roads; and THAT the Region of Durham be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Application for Resolution #GPA-545-93 Closure and Conveyance Neale and Shirley Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor O'Toole McLean THAT Report WD-39-93 be received; THAT staff be authorized to advertise a public hearing required by the Municipal Act to stop up, close and convey part of the Unnamed Lane in Block "A" Hanning's Plan, former Town of Bowmanville; THAT, if following such Hearing, Council decides to pass the by-law to stop up, close and convey the laneway, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to complete the closure and conveyance; THAT the portion of the unnamed lane to be stopped up and closed be conveyed to Neale and Shirley McLean at the nominal cost of $2 plus all costs associated with the application; and THAT Neale and Shirley McLean be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIED" 211 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 12- September 20, 1993 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Proposed Revisions to the program for snow removal for Senior Citizens and Physically disabled ADMINISTRATOR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution GPA-546-93 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report WD-40-93 be received; THAT sanding/salting of the sidewalks be included in the snow clearing program for senior citizens and the physically disabled; and THAT the 1993/94 program be extended to include the Hamlets of N ewtonville, Tyrone, Leskard, Hayden, Kendal, Solina, Hampton, Burketon, Enniskillen, Maple Grove, Enfield, Mitchell Comers and Kirby, all in accordance with the boundaries illustrated on Attachment No. 2 to Report WD-40-93. "CARRIEDII There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Expense Reports Report TR-65-93 was considered earlier in the meeting. Mayor and Members - Detailed of Eligible Expenses OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff, thanked Members of Council and Staff for their trust, support and co-operation towards the collective accomplishments which occurred during his 7 year tenure with the Municipality. He advised Members of the Committee that his family has been in possession, for several years, of an antique grand piano which was manufactured in England in 1879. He advised that he would like to donate this item to the Municipality of C1arington. Resolution #GPA-547-93 Moved by Councillor N oval<, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the Municipality of C1arington gratefully receive and thank Mr. Larry Kotseff and his family for their generous gift of an antique grand piano; THAT appropriate action be taken to determine the value of this item for insurance purposes; 212 . . . G.P.& A Minutes -13 - September 20, 1993 OTHER BUSINESS CONT'.D THAT a brass plaque commemorating this gift from Mr. Kotseff and his family be prepared for display; and THAT Mr. Kotseff and his family be thanked for this unique and wonderful gift. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-548-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Director of Public Works be requested to examine the dangerous situation pertaining to trucks travelling over the hill located at the 7th Concession and Regional Road 57; and THAT the Director of Public Works follow up and report on the activities taken to remedy the situation. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-549-93 Moved by Councillor JlRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the Director of Public Works be directed to hold a meeting with the area residents of Edsall and Rehder Avenues pertaining to Report WD-36-93, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-550-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Official Plan Review, two-day study session be held within the boundaries of the Municipality. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-551-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the meeting be "In Camera". IICARRIED" 213 . . . G.P.& A Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 14- September 20, 1993 The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with the following Members present: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor D. Scott Since there was no quorum present thirty minutes after the time appointed for the "In Camera" Meeting, the Chairman wljourned the meeting at 2:00 p.m. ffuUJ~~~b~ Chairman, Planning and Development Department ~. /- Deputy erk :r! 214 -