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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/1991 . . . THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS February 18, 1991 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, February 18, 1991 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor M. Hubbard Councillor P. Deegan Councillor D. Hamre Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Manager of Strategic Planning, D. Crome (Until 11:00 am.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans Treasurer, M. Marano Manager of Development Review, L. Taylor (Until 11:00 am.) Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (At 11:10 a.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Town Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Until 11:25 am.) Councillor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-102-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 4, 1991 be approved. "CARRIED" There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. / . . . G.P.& A. Minutes DELEGATIONS - 2- February 18, 1991 Resolution #GPA-103-91 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT the agenda be altered to hear Gerry Houston and Bill Campbell at this time. !tCARRIED" (I) Gerry Houston, Chairman, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, P.O. Box 328, Port Hope, addressed the Committee regarding Report PD-354-90 and advised that he recently received a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources stating that it is not prepared to make a commitment to the Conservation Authorities' reform including amalgation. He requested that the Committee not proceed at this time as this is premature. (g) Bill CampbeD, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, 100 Whiting Ave., Oshawa, LlH 3T3, addressed the Committee regarding Report PD-354-90 and concurred with Mr. Houston's remarks. (a) Jack Marsh, Regional Manager, Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., 3410 South Service Road, Box 5057, Station "A", Burlington, L 7R 3Y8, advised that Laidlaw is requesting an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment. The land site was purchased three years ago from Mr. Hale who had operated the landfill site for many years. He noted that the landfill facility is a much needed service and that Laidlaw has operated in strict adherence to Ministry of Environment regulations. Laidlaw is a legal entity and an employer in the municipality who pays municipal taxes. He noted concerns with the delay of the process which translates into higher costs to users. He feels that the Region of Durham Official Plan does not recognize an existing entity which has been in place for approximately 30 years. He indicated that the burden of efficiency rests with Council. (b) Mike Pullen, Regional F.rogiro__, Eastern Region, Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., 3410 South Service Road, Box 5057, Station "A", Burlington, L7R 3Y8, addressed the Committee regarding Report PD-48-91 and advised that Laidlaw purchased this site some three years ago and have brought the landfill site to standards which far exceed the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment. An amount of 3.5 million dollars have been spent in intensive work towards upgrading this facility. Since the infill project commenced in January, 1989, concerns of the Ministry of the Environment have been addressed and the Ministry, the Region, and Town officials have been invited to liaise with Laidlaw. With the expansion of the site, leachate quantity will remain the same but the quality will change by 10%. Laidlaw is actively researching leachate treatment. The remaining capacity of the site is approximately 1400 tonnes and Laidlaw presently allows a weekly deposit of 30 to 50 tonnes. . . . G.P.& Jl Minutes DELEGATIONS - 3 - February 18, 1991 (c) John Kennedy, Marshall M""I<I;ro Mnru.gtum Limited, 80 Connneree Valley Drive East, Thornhill, L3T 7N4, addressed the Committee regarding Report PD-48-91 and noted that this application addresses two issues; environmental and land use. He apprised the Committee of the background and events which have led to this application. He requested that Staff comment on land use, Le., visual, transportation, noise and compatibility with adjacent uses as this is one issue and the Ministry of the Environment's concerns are another issue. (d) John McDermott, McDermott & A"""Ciates Limited, Pickering Corporate Centre, 1305 Pickering Parkway, Suite 704, Pickering, LlB 3P2, addressed the Committee regarding Report PD-48-91 and noted that the application for the Official Plan Amendment is a means of recognizing the existing use. He referred to miscellaneous sections of the Regional Official Plan and noted adherence by Laidlaw to these sections. He reiterated that this is not a new site but an expansion of the existing site. Mr McDermott referred to Report PD-48-91 as being unreasonable. He requested that a hearing be held under the Environmental Protection Act and that each application be treated on its own merit. Mr. McDermott requested that the Town of N ewcastJe actively participate in land use and environmental assessment and be involved. (e) Dianne Lemieux, Fogler, Rubinoff, Barristers & Solicitors, Suite 1400, 150 York Street, Toronto, M5H 3T1, addressed the Committee regarding Report PD-48-91 and advised that the report does not address the status of the Town's comments to the application. She renewed her request to liaise with Town officials, Town staff and the Town's Consultant. She indicated that on October 25, 1990 the Town advised Laidlaw that comments had been prepared in rough form and were not available for release. Ms. Lemieux requested that these comments be released to Laidlaw or Laidlaw be advised as to the projected date of release. She referred to paragraph 4.3 of Report PD-48-91 and questioned the following: "Council has previously directed Staff and Municipal Counsel to determine the remaining capacity at the existing landfill site and to advise Council on actions that may be taken to ensure that the site is closed immediately upon reaching capacity..." and stated that Council is focusing on its efforts to close the site. Ms. Lemieux advised that the application process is not an adversial process and that Laidlaw is prepared to work with the Town and questioned whether the Town is prepared to work with Laidlaw. (h) Steven Wiggins, 16 SiRon Court, Wil1owdale, M2K 1M2, was called but was not present. , . . . G.P.& A Minutes DELEGATIONS - 4- February 18, 1991 (i) S. Ambrose, Ontario Disposal, BOO Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, LlH 8A9, appeared on behalf of Ontario Disposal, a division of Courtice Auto Wreckers and noted that Ontario Disposal has been in existence for fourteen years and is fInancially sound. The total acreage owned is 180 acres. He is soliciting support from the Committee on establishing a 45.9 acre composting site for the Region of Durham and there is provision for expanding the site to 130 acres. He stated that backyard composting is not adequate and that a central composting facility would help reduce waste by 25%. The waste would be separated at the source and delivered to the central facility. This facillty would employ ten persons and also alleviate the requirement for a landfill site within the Region and the Town of N ewcastJe. It would eliminate or reduce much of the dumping of garbage presently taking place in rural areas. The site in question is described as Lots 31 and 32, Concession 10, former Township of Darlington and would be accessed by two road networks. Resolution #GPA-104-91 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT The meeting reconvened at 11:10 am. Rezoning and Site Plan Application Kuipers D14.DEV.90.072 Resolution #GPA-105-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report PD-44-91 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Abbott Drafting and Design on behalf of Cory Kuipers be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-44-91 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 Town; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-44.91 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" [ . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5 . February 18, 1991 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Monitoring of the Resolution #GPA-106-91 Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Deegan D13.1142.CO Removal of "Holding (H)" Symbol to Implement Land Division Committee Application LD 45/90 D14.DEV.90.001 Policies Related to School Crossing Guard Need A09.1365.SC THAT Report PD-45-91 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made at its meeting of January 31, 1991; and THAT Staffbe 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.107-91 Moved by Councillor FI RnnR h. seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-46-91 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 90-001 submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. on behalf of Kiddicorp Investments Inc. requesting the removal of the "Holding (H)" symbol from the subject lands be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-46-91 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-46-91 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-46-91 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-108-91 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-47-91 be received; THAT Council approve the policies for determining the need for School Crossing Guards as contained in Report PD-47-91; and THAT Report PD-47-91 be forwarded to the Northumberland and Newcastle Public School Board and the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Newcastle Separate School Board for their information. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 6- February 18, 1991 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Official Plan Resolution #GP A-109-91 Amendment Application Rezoning Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper Laidlaw Infill Proposal D14.DEV.89.044 THAT Report PD-48-91 be received for information; and D09.0P A86.077 By-law Enforcement MontWy Report January, 1991 P01.3ll.BY Animal Control MontWy Report January, 1991 P14.350.MO Parking Enforcement MontWy Report January, 1991 P01.381.PA Building Permit Activity for Month of January, 1991 P10.331.MO THAT a copy of Report PD-48-91 be forwarded to David Scott, Chairman, Committee of Clarke Constituents, and the delegations be advised of Council's decision. ttCARRIED" Resolution #GPA.llO-91 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-49-91 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-111-91 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-50-91 be received for information. "CARRIEDll Resolution #GPA-112-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report PD-51-91 be received for information. "CARRIED!r Resolution #GPA-1l3-91 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report PD-52-91 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& Jl Minutes - 7 - February 18, 1991 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Report PD-354-90 Program Review Committee Ganaraska Region and Otonobee Region Conservation Authorities CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Care and Maintenance of the Billings' Cemetery, former Township of Clarke A20.76.CE Resolution #GPA-114-91 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Messrs. Gerry Houston, Chairman, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and Bill Campbell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, be advised that the Town of Newcastle will take no further action on the Conservation Authorities Program Review (Report PD-354-90) until such time as the Ministry of Natural Resources' position on the Conservation Authorities' reform including amalgamation has been stated. "CARRIEDII Resolution #GPA-115-91 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Town of Newcastle support composting as part of the Three R's; and THAT Council advise Mr. S. Ambrose that it will be prepared to consider an application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments in this regard. IlCARRIED" Councillor W otten chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-116-91 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report CD-5-91 be received; THAT the Billings' Cemetery located in Part Lot 25, Concession 9, former Township of Clarke, be added to the Town of Newcastle's Inventory of Abandoned Cemeteries; THAT the Clarke Pioneer Cemetery Board be requested to assume the responsibility for the future maintenance of the ahandoned cemetery; THAT the Clarke Pioneer Cemetery Board be authorized to undertake any remedial works required to bring the cemetery lands into conformity with standard levels of maintenance appropriate to such lands; . . . G.P.& A. Minutes CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Nevada Lottery Ticket Licensing P09.1402.GE TREASURY DEPARTMENT Tender NW91-2, Electrical Services F18.257.GE - 8 . February 18, 1991 THAT Council enact the necessary by-law to add the lands to the Town's Ahandoned Cemetery Inventory; and THAT the by-law attached to Report CD-5-91 be approved and a copy forwarded to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for information. IICARRIED" Resolution #GPA-117-91 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report CD-6-91 be received; THAT the request of Glenn Pearson, Nevadaman, for an exemption from certain sections of Form BOTL-TC, Nevada Lottery Ticket Licensing be denied; and THAT Glenn Pearson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDtt Councillor Deegan chaired this portion of this meeting. Resolution #GPA-118-91 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report TR-13-91 be received; THAT George Moore Electric, BowmanvilJe, Ontario, with bid prices of $30.00 per hour for Journeyman Electrician and $12.00 per hour Journeyman Electrician's Helper be awarded the contract to provide Electrical Services, as required by the Town of N ewcastJe for 1991; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the various 1991 Current Budget Accounts. IICARRIED!! ( . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 9 - February 18, 1991 TREASURY DEPARTMENT Tender NW91-3, Plumbing Services F18.257.GE Resolution #GPA-119-91 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-16-91 be received; THAT Rigby Mechanical, BowmanvilJe, Ontario, with bid prices of $29.00 per hour for Journeyman Plumber and $19.00 per hour for Journeyman Plumber's Helper be awarded the contract to provide Plumbing Services for a six (6) month period with an optional further six (6) months, as required by the Town of N ewcastJe for 1991; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the various 1991 Current Budget accounts. "CARRIED" Applications to the Resolution #GPA-120-91 Ministry of Transportation Regarding Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 1991 Subsidy Applications for Handi-Transit and THAT Report TR-17-91 be received; Road Subsidy T03.389.GE Road Expenditure Subsidv FIRE DEPARTMENT Public Information Leaflet - "After the Fire What Next" P16.1166.GE THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit Interim Subsidy Applications, supplementary applications and Final Subsidy application for 1991 to the Ministry of Transportation on the road expenditures as they become due, FORTHWITH; and Handi Transit Subsidv THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit Interim Subsidy applications and Final Subsidy Application for 1991 to the Ministry of Transportation for the transportation of the physically disabled as they become due, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Mayor Hubbard chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-121-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report FD-2-91 be received for information. llCARRIEDIl . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 10 - February 18, 1991 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Parking Lot Proposal by Hampton United Church North Side of Mill Street, Hampton T02.1138.GE Changes to Traffic Control at the Intersection of Mosport Road and Concession Road 10, former Township of Clarke T08.1l96.GE Reduction of Speed Limit on Prestonvale Road, Courtice T08.1196.GE Resolution #GPA-122-91 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-13-91 be received for information. "CARRIEDII Resolution #GPA-123-91 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report WD-14-91 be received; THAT the traffic control at the Mosport Road/Concession Road 10 intersection be changed to provide that Mosport Road be the through road; and THAT the By-laws attached to Report WD-14-91 be passed by Council to implement the change. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-124-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report WD-15-91 be received; THAT the speed limit on Prestonvale Road from Kings Highway No.2 southerly for 1300 M (4,265 feet) be reduced from 60 kmJhr to 50 kmJhr; and THAT the By-laws attached to Report WD-15-91 be passed by Council to implement the change. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 11 - February 18, 1991 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Changes to Traffic Control at the Intersection of Prospect Street and Second Street, BowmanvilJe T08.1196.GE Changes to Traffic Control at the Intersection of Hillside Drive and Davis Court, Solina T08.1196.GE Huron Trail Development Certificate of Acceptance By-law D12.18T.24002 Resolution #GPA-125-91 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report WD-16-91 be received; THAT the intersection of Prospect Street and Second Street (BowmanvilJe) be made an All Way Stop; and THAT the By-law attached to Report WD-16-91 be passed by Council to implement the change. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-126-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report WD-17-91 be received; THAT the traffic control at the Hillside DrivelDavis Court intersection be changed to eliminate the yield sign for eastbound traffic on Davis Court and to provide for a yield sign for northbound traffic on Hillside Drive; THAT the By-law attached to Report WD-17-91 be passed by Council to implement the change; and THAT the traffic situation be monitored to ascertain the need for a Stop sign. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-127-91 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-19-91 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, storm drainage system, street lights and other related Works, constructed within Plan 10M-775; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-19-91 assuming the streets within Plan 10M-775, as public highways. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 12 - February 18, 1991 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Whitecliffe Subdivision Certificate of Acceptance and Assumption By-law D12.18T.83006 River Valley Estates Certificate of Acceptance and Assumption By-law D12.18T.75526 Intersection of Regional Road 34 (Enfield Road) and Concession Road 7 T08.1196.GE Romney Mead Subdivision Phases 1 and 2 Certificate of Acceptance and Assumption By-law D12.18T.19720 Resolution #GPA-128-91 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report WD-20-91 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, storm drainage system, street lights and other related Works, constructed within Plan 10M-797; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-20-91 assuming the streets within Plan 10M-797, as public highways. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-129-91 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report WD-21-91 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, storm drainage system, street lights and other related Works, constructed within Plans 10M-785 and 10M-791; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-21-91 assuming the streets within Plans 10M.785 and 10M-791, as public highways. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-130.91 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-22-91 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-131-91 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report WD-23-91 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, storm drainage system, street lights and other related Works, constructed within Plans 10M-767 and 10M-776; and THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-23-91 assuming the streets within Plans 10M-767 and 10M-776, as public highways. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& II Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Water Service Connections in Part of the Courtice Urhan Area E06.1299.WA ADMINISTRATOR UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUS1NESS - 13 . February 18, 1991 Resolution #GPA-132-91 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-12-91 be lifted from the table; and THAT Report WD-12-91 be tabled for a further period of two weeks. "CARRIED" Mayor Hubbard chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-133-91 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Steve Wiggins be advised that the Town of Newcastle will take no further action on the Conservation Authorities Program Review (Report PD-354.90) until such time as the Ministry of Natural Resources' position on the Conservation Authorities' reform including amalgamation has been stated. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-134-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the service station located in Lot 30, Concession 4 of the former Township of DarJington situated on the southeast corner of Regional Road 4 and Trull's Road be permitted to erect one canopy identification sign in addition to the two permitted in Section 4 (12) of Sign By-law 76-25. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . G.P.& il Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 14- February 18, 1991 Resolution #GPA-135-91 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-134-91 be amended by adding thereto: "and that this matter be referred to Staff for preparation of a report and drawing of the proposal to be considered by Council on February 25, 1991." IlCARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-134-91 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA.136-91 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Staff review the Sign By-law and submit a report for consideration by the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED'! Resolution #GPA-137-91 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Region of Durham be requested to include Lots 30, 31 and Part of Lot 32, Concession 3 located north of the Courtice Urban Area as Residential or a Special Study Area in the Regional Official Plan. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA.138-91 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-137-91 be amended by adding thereto: "And that this matter be referred to Staff for preparation of a report to be considered by the General Purpose and Administration Committee in March, 1991." "CARRIEDrr . . . G.P.& A. Minutes OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT - 15- February 18, 1991 The foregoing Resolution #GPA-137-91 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA-139-91 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Animal Control personnel investigate and report on the feasibility of keeping pound animals for a minimum of 5 days. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #GPA-140-91 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:50 am. "CARRIED!' Mayor D~Lqy:'"