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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1992 . . . THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose and Administration eommittee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PUBLIC MEETINGS January 20, 1992 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, January 20, 1992 at 9:30 am. in the Council ehambers. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dres1inski eouncillor L. Ff RnnR h Councillor K Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public Works, W. Evans Town Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Until 10:00 am.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-56-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by eouncillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on January 6, 1992 be approved. "CARRIED" Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, the Town of Newcastle Council, through its General Purpose and Administrative Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following rezoning applications: (a) Proposed Zoning Application - Part Lot 15, Concession 3, former Township of Dar1ington - Peter Brooks; and . . . G.P.A Minutes PUBLIC MEETINGS - 2- January 20, 1992 (b) Proposed Zoning Application - Part Lots 11 and 12, Concession 3, former Township of Clarke - Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Limited. Pursuant to Section 17(2), and Section 21(1) of the Planning Act, the Town is also holding a Public Meeting for the following Official Plan Amendment application: (c) Proposed Official Plan Amendment Application - Part Lots 11 and 12, eoncession 3, former Township of Clarke - Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Limited. Before proceeding with these matters, the ehairman asked the Deputy Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Deputy Clerk advised that: (a) Public notices were mailed to all property owners within 120 metres by December 20, 1991; (b) Notices of the public meetings were posted on each of the sites by December 20, 1991; and (c) The notice procedure complies with Ontario Regulation 404/83. The Chairman announced that any persons wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, if passed, to leave their name, address and telephone number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of each of the proposed amendments, followed by comments from any objectors, supporters and the applicant speaking last. (a) Peter Brooks - Report PD-24-92 - the purpose and effect of this application is to permit the development of two (2) additional single family dwellings. Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. The applicant was present to answer questions from the Committee. (b) Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Limited - Report PD-25-91 - the purpose and effect of these applications is to permit the operation of a "Waste Management Facility" including the recognition of the existing land rill site as well as to permit landfIlling on a 1.4 acre site between the two existing waste mounds. . . . G.P.& A Minutes PUBLIe MEETINGS PRESENTATION - 3- January 20, 1992 Ben Kortekaas, R.R.#1, Orono, LOB lMO, advised that his residence is located to the north of this site and that, for the last decade, the local citizens have requested denial of various applications made by Laidlaw. He noted that surrounding residents have spent many dollars and much emotional energy opposing Laidlaw's proposals. He expressed fun support for the staff recommendations contained in Report PD- 25-92 to deny this application. Judith Lowes, R.R.#1, Newtonville, LOA lJo, who resides to the east of this site, advised that this is the fIfth time a member of her family has expressed opposition to Laidlaw's proposals. She concurred with the remarks made by Mr. Kortekaas and further suggested that, because dumping has taken place at night, investigations should be undertaken to determine what has been buried on this site. Normunds Berzins, R.R.#1, Orono, LOB lMO, appeared on behalf of the Committee of the Clarke Constituents and stated fun support for the staff recommendations contained in Report PD- 25-92 to deny this application. Helen MacDonald, R.R.#1, Newtonville, LOA lJO, articulated support for the staff recommendations contained in Report PD-25-92 to deny the application and read "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss. She requested that the Committee deny the application made by Laidlaw and give serious consideration to all future applications which might adversely impact the environment. She offered to work in partnership with the Committee to protect the environment and protect her rights to clean water and fresh air as "we are borrowing the land from our children." Noone spoke in support of this application. The applicant was present to answer questions from the Committee. Cliff Lumley, P _ Eng., Ministry of Transportation, Central Region, 3rd Floor, Atrium Tower, 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview, M3M lJ8, introduced various members of the Highway No. 407 project team and informed the Committee that the Technically Preferred Highway 407 Route represents approximately 10 years of work. He circulated the following documentation: Highway 407tTransit Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study - Brochure No.3 Highway 407tTransit Transportation Corridor - Route Planning/Environmental Assessment Study Study Schedule - Highway 48 to Highway 35/115 . . . G.P.& A Minutes PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS - 4- January 20, 1992 Study Organization Origins of Traffic using Highway 407 west of Newcastle Freeway Cell Population and Employment with Adopted Durham Official Plan, 1991 Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study Factor SignifIcance Rating Advance Property Purchase Criteria A Map of the Technically Preferred and Alternative Routes - May, 1991 A Map Highlighting Major Land Use Considerations - January, 1992 Stage 9 of the Route Relative Capability to SatisfY Evaluation Criteria, and Summary Comparison. He advised that the Ministry of Transportation and the Highway 407 Project team are willing to hold more Public Meetings to allow for residents' input, if requested by Council. He requested that, at some future point in time, Council formally give written endorsement of their Preferred Highway 4071Transit Transportation Corridor. (a) He1en MacDonald, R.R.#1, NewtonviIle, LOA lJO - re: Reports PD-31-92 and PD-33-92 - expressed support for the staff recommendations contained in Report PD-31-92 to deny Laidlaw Waste Systems' Leachate Forcemain Proposal. She advised that the status report on the N ewcast1e Waterfront Study (Report PD-33-92) and the application by Laidlaw pertaining to the Leachate Forcemain proposal are very closely interrelated and referred to Laidlaw's application as "putting the cart before the donkey". She feels that the Graham Creek is negatively impacted by Leachate emanating from the Laidlaw site. Leachate which is now transported to the sewage treatment plant and the contents of which are later emptied into Lake Ontario further creates global impact. (b) Ben Kortekaas, R.R.#1, Orono, LOB lMO, spoke during the public meeting portion of the agenda (c) Normunds Berzins, Committee of Clarke Constituents, R.R.#1, Orono, LOB lMO, spoke during the public meeting portion of the agenda . . . G.P.& il Minutes DELEGATIONS - 5 - January 20, 1992 (d) John BizelI, R.R.#1, Orono, LOB !MO, was called but was not present. (e) Kevin Tunney, Tunney Pbonnu,g. 340 Byron St. So, Whitby, LlN 4P8 - re: Report PD-13-92 - circulated a letter from Jim Blair, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Region of Durham, addressed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food stating that "the subject amendment application, (Stolp Homes) through the actions of Regional Council on June 5, 1991 has been approved within the context of the new plan." He also circulated a letter from Janet Anderson, District Manager, Ministry of Agriculture and Food stating that "if these lands become designated for urban purposes, the Ministry will not have any site specific concerns on the plan of subdivision. There are no barns that would cause an Agricultural Code of Practice concern." Mr. Tunney requested that applications OPA 89-32, Rezoning Application DEV 89-49 and Plan of Subdivision l8T-89037 filed by Stolp Homes be exempt from the recommendations contained in Report PD-13-92 and that staff continue to process these applications in accordance with Council's previous direction of July 3, 1989. (I) Devon Biddle, D_G. Biddle & A...",..;ates, 96 King St. E., Oshawa, LlH 1B6 - reo Report PD-13-92 - appeared on behalf of Halminen Homes and 3D Development Corporation. He advised that Halminen Homes owns a parcel of land comprised of 60 acres located on the east side of Trul1s Road and South of Highway No.2, 15 acres of which are currently located outside the Urban Area Boundary. He requested that the N eighbourhood Plan be extended to include all of these holdings. He requested that the 60 acre parcel of land owned by 3D Development Corporation located at Bloor Street and Townline Road also be included as part of the current Urban Area and that these two applicants be exempt from Paragraph 3 of Report PD-13-92 and be allowed to continue through the development process. (g) Bryce Jnrdan, G.M. Bernas & ~ates, 110 Scotia Crt., Unit 41, Whitby, LlN 8Y7 - reo Report PD-13-92 - indicated that, pursuant to his delegation to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on January 6, 1992 wherein he requested that Town staff participate and provide input into the Environmental Impact Study, he has been advised that staff will co-operate. Resolution #GPA-57-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes. "eARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11: 15 am. . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 6- January 20, 1992 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application Peter Brooks D14.DEV.91.058 Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd. Infill Proposal D14.DEV.89.044 D09.0P A86.077 Resolution #GPA-58-92 Moved by eouncillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski THAT Report PD-24-92 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Peter Brooks be referred hack to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report pending the receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-24-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-59-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-25-92 be received; THAT Official Plsn Amendment Application 89-39/D submitted by Marshall Macklin Monaghan on behalf of Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd. to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to designate the existing landfill operation in Part Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3, former Township of Clarke, as a 'Waste Management Facility', and to permit additional landfilling at the site, be recommended for denial to the Region of Durham; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 89-44 submitted by Marshall Macklin Monagban on behalf of Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd to recognize their existing landfill operation in Part Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3, former Township of Clarke, and to permit additional landfilling at the site, be denied; THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested to provide the Town and the Region with the Ministry's formal position on the Official Plsn Amendment application and the application pursuant to Part V of the Environmental Protection Act; THAT a copy of Report PD-25-91 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Ontario Municipal Board, Laidlaw Waste Systems, the Region of Durham Planning Department, Mr. Normunds Berzins of the Committee of Clarke Constituents, and the Honourable Ruth Grier, Minister of the Environment; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-25-92 and any delegation be advised of eouncil's decision. "CARRIEDII . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 7- January 20, 1992 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CertiflCllte of Release eourtice Heights North - Plan 10M-772 Phase I D12.18T-76048 Rezoning Application David Thomas on Behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Checchia D14.DEV.91.015 Resolution #GPA-60-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-26-92 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 Council's decision. !!CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-61-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by eouncillor Scott THAT Report PD-27-92 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 91-015 submitted by David Thomas on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Checchia to permit the creation of 2 additional residential lots possessing a minimum frontage of 12 metres (39 feet) be approved; THAT the amending by-law attsched to Report PD-27-92 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-27-92 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; THAT the "H" - Holding Symbol in the amending by-law not be removed until such time as the conditions of the related Consent applications have been cleared; and THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-27-92 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 8 - January 20, 1992 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application Keith Crago D14.DEV.91.045 Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment D13.3808.AD Proposed Heritage Designations Ontario Heritage Act R01.3773.F1 R01.3772.EB R01.3771WO Resolution #GPA-62-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-28-92 be received; THAT Rezoning Application Dev 91-045 submitted by Keith Crago to recognize the existing dog kennel be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-28-92 be forwarded to eouncil for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-28-92 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 any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-28-92 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED't Resolution #GPA-63-92 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by eouncillor Novak THAT Report PD-29-92 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made at its meeting of January 2, 1992; 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 IlCARRIED" Resolution #GPA-64-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report PD-30-92 be received; THAT the request of the Town of Newcastle Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee to designate as Historical Structures, these properties listed on Attachment Nos. 1 through 3 to Report PD-30-92, be approved; . . . G.P.& II Minutes - 9- January 20, 1992 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT THAT the Clerk prepare the required notices of intent pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act and report back to Council following the prescribed notification period; and THAT the Town of Newcastle Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be advised of eouncil's decision. "CARRIED" Application to Amend Resolution #GPA-65-92 Durham Regional Ofikisl Plan Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd. THAT Report PD-3l-92 be received; D14.0P A89.097 Secondary Plan Study for the Bowmanville Main Central Area D08.20BO.BO Status Report - N ewcastle Waterfront Study D03.4310.NE THAT Official Plan Amendment Application 89-97/D submitted by McDermott and Associates Limited on behalf of Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd. to permit the construction of a forcemain to transport leachate to the Graham Creek Water Pollution Control Plant and to allocate capacity in the Plant for the treatment of leachate created by landfilling operations at their proposed Mlljor Expansion Site in Part Lots 11 and 12, Concessions 2 and 3, former Township of Clarke, be recommended for denial to the Region of Durham; THAT a copy of Report PD-31-92 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and the Honourable Ruth Grier, Minister of the Environment; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-31-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-66-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-32-92 be received for information. nCARRIED" Resolution #GPA-67-92 Moved by Councillor N oval<, seconded by eouncillor Dres1inski THAT Report PD-33-92 be received; and THAT a member of eouncil be appointed to sit on the Technical Advisory eommittee for the Newcastle Waterfront Study. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 10 - January 20, 1992 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Proposed Provincial Policy Statement on Wetlands D03.215.WE By-law Enforcement Monthly Report December, 1991 P01.316.GE Animal Control Monthly Report for December, 1991 P14.1304.GE Parking Enforcement Monthly Report for December, 1991 T02.1138.GE Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for December, 1991 P10.333.GE Resolution #GPA-68-92 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-34-92 be received; THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Natural Resources be advised of the Town of Newcastle's comments with the draft Policy Statement on Wetlands as contained in Report PD-34-92; and THAT a copy of Report PD-34-92 and Council's decision in this matter be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Region of Durham. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-69-92 Moved by eouncillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-35-92 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-70-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by eouncillor Dres1inski THAT Report PD-36-92 be received for information. IICARRIED" Resolution #GPA-71-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-37-92 be received for information. . "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-72-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by eouncillor Hannah THAT Report PD-38-92 be received for information. "eARRIED" . . . G.P.& Jl Minutes - 11 - January 20, 1992 Resolution #GPA-73-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Reports listed under "U nfmished Business" at this time. lICARRIEDtI UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rezoning, Official Resolution #GPA-74-92 Plan Amendment and Subdivision Application Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah Westlake (821020 Ontario Limited) THAT Addendum to Report PD-235-91 be lifted from the table; D09.0P A89.042 D12.l8T.89038 THAT Addendum to Report PD-235-91 be received; D14.DEV.89.055 THAT the Region of Durham be requested to amend the existing Durham Region Official Plan (1976) and redesignate the Hamlet of So\ina from a "Hamlet for Infill" to a "Hamlet for Growth"; and THAT the applicant, the Region of Durham, the delegations and persons listed in the Addendum to Report PD-235-91 be notified of eouncil's decision. "eARRIED" Review of the Town of Newcastle Official Plan D09.l249.DU Resolution #GPA-75-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-13-92 be lifted from the table; THAT Report PD-13-92 be received; THAT the Planning and Development Department be instructed to undertake a comprehensive review of the land use policies contained in the Town of Newcastle OffJCial Plan and that this tssk be the top priority of the Planning Department; THAT applications for residential development in the urban expansion areas added by Regional Council in its new Durham Regional Official Plan on June 5, 1991 not be processed for the period of the Official Plan Review; THAT the approach in bandling other development applications during the Official Plan preparation process as discussed in Item 6.1 of Report PD-13-92 be approved; . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 12- January 20, 1992 UNFINISHED BUSINESS THAT the logo shown in Attachment 3 to Report PD-13-92 be utilized in all Official Plan Review documents and that the slogan "Reflections of Our Past; Visions of our Future" be utilized in Public Participation efforts; and THAT a copy of Report PD-13-92 be sent to the Region of Durham, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the interested parties listed in Report PD. 13-92. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-76-92 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by eouncillor Hooper THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-75-92 be amended by adding the following wording to the fourth paragraph: "with the exception of Application OPA 89-22, Rezoning Application DEV 89-49 and Plan of Subdivision l8T-89037 f1led by Stolp Homes." IICARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-75-92 was then put to a vote and eARRIED AS AMENDED. Maxi Drug Site Plan Application Resolution #GPA-77-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by eouncillor Novak WHEREAS Maxi Drug has submitted a site plan application to the Town for approval of a drug store at the corner of King Street and Lambert Street; AND WHEREAS the Town would normally require road widening as a condition of site plan approval; AND WHEREAS Maxi Drug requested the Town to waive the road widening requirements due to site constraints; AND WHEREAS this is an extraordinary time that the Town needs to be flexible in its approach to stimulate the local economy; NOW THEREFORE, the Town resolves that road widenings will not be required for the Maxi Drug site plan application and further that access be granted on King Street. llCARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS CLERK'S DEPARTMENT TREASURY DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT 1991 Fire Department Report P16.1166.GE Fire Department Policy Fire Suppression Operations - Landfill/Dump Sites - 13 - January 20, 1992 Resolution #GPA-78-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to send written clarification on the reasoning for the northward swing of the eastern edge of the Highway 407/Transit Transportation Corridor. "CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-79-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report FD-1-92 be received for information. "eARRIED" Resolution #GPA-80-92 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle approve the following Fire Department Policy pertaining the Fire Suppression Operations - Landfill/Dump Sites: Invoicing by the Town of Newcastle for all costs related to any fire on any property used for an illegal landfill/dump site. All costs incurred by the Town of Newcastle for manpower related to Fire Department operations shall be the responsibility of the property owner. All costs incurred by the Town of Newcastle for damaged or destroyed equipment, including the use of any and all chemicals and foam shall be the responsibility of the property owner. All costs incurred by the Town of Newcastle for outside agencies or equipment required for prompt and complete control, containment and extinguishment of any fire shall be the responsibility of the property owner. . . . G.P.& Jl Minutes FIRE DEPARTMENT - 14 - January 20, 1992 Invoicing by the Town of Newcastle for costs related to equipment required at any rll'e on any property used for a legal landfill/dump site. All costs incurred by the Town of Newcastle for equipment necessary for proper control, contsinment and extinguishment of any fire on any property used as a legal landfill/dump site shall be the responsibility of the property owner. ltCARRIEDII eOMMUNlTY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Concerns About Traffic on Glenabbey Drive, Robert Adams Drive and Auburn Lane, Courtice T08.4309.GE Resolution #GPA-81-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report WD-8-92 be received; THAT requests for all-way stops to act as speed control devices at the intersections of Auburn LanelPebblebeach Drive; Glenabbey Drivel Pinedale Crescent; Glenabbey DrivelBruntsfield Street; Glenabbey Drivel Auburn Lane; Glenabbey Drive/Robert Adams Drive; and Robert Adams Drive/Hampstead Gate, which are unwarranted based on Provincial guidelines, be denied; THAT Durham Regional Police be provided with a copy of Report WD-8-92 and be requested to strictly enforce the existing Maximum 50 km/hour speed zones on Glenabbey Drive and other residential collector type roadways in the Courtice area; THAT the request to lower the speed limit on Glenabbey Drive from 50 km/hour to 40 km/hour be denied; THAT the request to prohibit heavy trucks from entering Glenabbey Drive be denied; and THAT the concerned residents listed in Report WD-8-92 be advised of Council's decision and be provided with a copy of Report WD-8-92. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 15 - January 20, 1992 PUBLIe WORKS DEPARTMENT Request from Strathaven Lifecare Centre for the Installation of a Sidewalk T08.4309.GE Speed Concerns Edward Street Newcastle Village T08.4309.GE Resolution #GPA-82-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report WD-9-92 be received; THAT the request for a pedestrian crossover at 264 King Street East, Strathaven Lifecare eentre, Bowmanville, which does not comply with Provincial Guidelines, be denied; and THAT Catherine HiIge, p..nm;n;.trator, Strathaven Lifecare Centre, be advised of Council's decision and be provided with a copy of Report WD-9-92. "eARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-83-92 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by eouncillor O'Toole THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-82-92 be amended by adding thereto: "and that the Director of Public Works investigate and report on ways of improving pedestrian safety in the area of Simpson Avenue easterly to Mearns Avenue." ItCARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-82-92 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED". Resolution #GPA-84-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-10-92 be received; THAT the request for an all-way stop to act as a speed control device at Edward Street and Foster Creek Drive, which is unwarranted based on provincial guidelines, be denied; THAT the request for a regulatory speed reduction on Edward Street from 50 kmJhour to 40 kmJhour be denied; . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 16- January 20, 1992 PUBLIe WORKS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION Bill 143, The Waste Management Act, 1991 THAT Durham Regional Police be provided with a copy of Report WD-10-92 and be requested to provide strict enforcement of the Maximum 50 kmJhour speed zone on Edward Street; and THAT Mrs. Suzanne Schaffner be provided with a copy of Report WD-1O-92 and be advised of Council's decision. nCARRIED" Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-85-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report ADMIN-2-92 be received; THAT Report ADMIN-2-92, and the recommendations contained therein be approved as the Town's submission to the Ontario Legis1ature's Standing Committee on Social Development regarding Bill 143, the Waste Management Act, 1991 and be forwarded to the Standing Committee; THAT the Mayor and/or any appropriate staff be authorized to present the Town's submission regarding Bill 143 to the Standing Committee, if an appointment can be arranged; and THAT a copy of the Town's submission to the Standing Committee regarding Bill 143 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTIONS) Resolution #GPA-86-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the third paragraph of section 2.3 of Report ADMIN-2-92 be amended by deleting the following: "and to permit the I.W.A to consider smaller sites both within and beyond the boundaries of the Regional Municipality to accommodate waste to be disposed of in a landfill waste disposal site over a 20 year period." "MOTION LOST" . G.P.& A Minutes ADMlNISTRATION . OTHER BUSINESS . - 17 - January 20, 1992 Resolution #GPA-87-92 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by eouncillor O'Toole THAT the third paragraph of section 2.3 of Report ADMIN-2-92 be amended by adding the following after the words "Regional Municipality": "where there is a willing host community". "CARRIED" Resolution #GP A-88-92 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-85-92 be amended by adding thereto: "that the above recommendations be approved, FORTHWITH." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-85-92 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA-89-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the presentation of Cliff Lumley, Ministry of Transportation, pertaining to the Highway 407/Transportation Planning Study, be acknowledged; and THAT Mr. Lumley and his project team be thanked for their presentation. "eARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 18- Resolution #GPA-90-92 January 20, 1992 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:45 p.m. "CARRIED" "'~/f-P~~#.::fP ~ hairman, "" Planning and Development Department ~ . ~?!; Deput erk r