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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/2007 DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2007 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held January 29, 2007 PRESENTATIONS a) Brian Lemon, CEO, and Marion Saunders, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health b) Doug Allingham, President, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates - 407 East Environmental Assessment DELEGATIONS a) Tom Herd - Intersection of Edward Street and Rudell Road, Newcastle, Requested All-Way Stop (Item 9 of Report #1) b) Richard Ward - (Item 1 b of Report #1) - GPA Committee's Decision to Receive for Information Delegation on Campaign Contributions and Coug's Development c) Bob Annaert, D. G. Biddle & Associates - Rezoning to Permit Increased Residential Lot Coverage and Rear Deck Projections (Halminen Homes) (Item 2 of Report #1) d) Libby Racansky - Council Involvement and Commitment e) Stephen Oelkers - Confidential Report CLD-005-07 Council Agenda -2- February 12, 2007 COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated January 16, 2007 I - 2 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Executive Board dated January 25, 2007 I - 3 Gloria Kovach, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) - The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) I - 4 Sandra Krane, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Method of Election of the Regional Chair I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Pedestrian Signal Timings at King Street at Simpson Avenue and at the Bowmanville Mall Entrance I - 6 Wayne Wilson, Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition (CAMC) - Accomplishments 2006 Brochure I - 7 Rachele Dabraio, Director, Citizenship Division, Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat - The Order of Ontario Receive for Direction D - 1 Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders' Association - "New Homes Month" D - 2 Tony Van Bynen, Mayor, Town of Newmarket - Use of Fluorescent Yellow Green School Signs D - 3 Mary Kirkham, Clerk, Township of Lanark Highlands - ATV Use on Public Highways D - 4 Hazel Soady-Easton, Deputy Clerk, Town of Minto - Royal Canadian Legions Exemption from Education Portion of Property Taxes D - 5 Hazel Soady-Easton, Deputy Clerk, Town of Minto - Reimbursement of COMRIF Intake Fees Council Agenda - 3- February 12, 2007 D - 6 Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - Bill 172, the Municipal Amendment Act (Direct Election of Durham Regional Council Chair) D - 7 The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie - Wind Energy Systems MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 5, 2007 2. Confidential Report CLD-005-07 regarding a Personal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Report PSD-019-07 - Rezoning to Permit an Addition to a Place of Worship Applicant: Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS 1. Council Board and Committee Appointments BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT CIDLiIJglon Council Meeting Minutes JANUARY 29, 2007 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 29, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim CouncillorW. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancefTreasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 7:38 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Novak indicated that she would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to the application to permit a temporary parking lot by Gerr Holdings Limited - Item 2 of Report #1 - PSD-008-07. MINUTES Resolution #C-036-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 15, 2007, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - January 29, 2007 DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-037-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Keith Isnor, Jesse Parsons and Vic Suppan be added to the list of delegations. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-038-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the delegation of John Brinston and Confidential Report CLD-003-07 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during the "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board, addressed Council concerning Report COD-002-08 - Museum Governing By-law Update (Item 15 of Report #1). Mr. Isnor stated during the past three years, the museum has enjoyed much success - memberships have doubled, new exhibits have been attracted, and a new building has been opened without budget or funding increases. He questioned the rationale for the update to the by-law, noting the proposed changes will redefine the operational and governance structure of the museum and will have numerous negative impacts. Mr. Isnor advised if the recommendations are approved, the museum will be ineligible for certain grants, donations and provincial funding. He stated the Board has attempted to work with staff and was surprised the report came forward without their input. Mr. Isnor urged Council to defeat the staff recommendations and to continue with the existing by-law and practice. In response to questions concerning funding, Keith Isnor confirmed the by-law structure determines eligibility for funding and any changes could affect Provincial grants. Jesse Parsons addressed Council advising the first annual Clarington Music & Arts Festival (CAM Fest), will be held at the Clarington Visual Arts Centre in August 2007. He stated the festival will provide opportunities for artists and musicians to showcase their talents through group workshops, seminars and displays. Jesse Parsons stated the organization has been incorporated as a not-for-profit organization and is forming a fundraising committee to explore the possibility of CAM Fest obtaining charitable status. Jesse Parsons extended an invitation to all to attend the Music & Arts Love-In at the Newcastle Town Hall on February 2,2007, the first of such events leading up to CAM Fest. The event will feature great music, art and food. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - . January 29, 2007 In response to questions, Jesse Parsons confirmed that CAM Fest will appeal to artists and musicians of many different mediums and age groups and that several events will be held throughout the year leading up to the main event providing opportunities for networking and interaction with artists of all ages. Vic Suppan addressed Council as both a private citizen and Chair of the Municipal Heritage Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Item 17 of Report #1 concerning the Walbridge House. He stated he was confident the Conservation Review Board would be fully supportive of Council's decision; however, the Board is not a binding appeal tribunal and will provide comment and recommendations only back to Council. Vic Suppan stated the development community is fully aware of the importance of heritage features and he feels the owner should incorporate the Walbridge House into the subdivision to protect the heritage factor. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-039-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items 1-2, 1-5 and 1-6. I - 1 A01.NE 1- 3 A01CE 1-4 M02.GE 1-7 M02.GE "CARRIED" Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated October 24, 2006. Gord Geissberger, Coordinator, Community Outreach, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising of the election of Councillor Gerry Emm of the Town of Whitby to the position of Chair of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. Terryl Tzikas,Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee thanking Council and staff for their continued support and use of the Old Fire Hall for the annual Santa Claus Parade. Jeanne McFarland and Donna Metcalf-Woo, Clarington Polar Bear Swim Organizers, expressing appreciation to Council and Clarington Emergency and Fire Services for supporting the 5th Annual Claringtoll Polar Bear Swim held January 1, 2007, and advising the event raised approximately $4,000 for the Canadian Liver Foundation pediatric liver disease research. Council Meeting Minutes 1-2 F11.GE -4- January 29, 2007 Terri Gray, Director of Community Development and Innovations, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, providing information with respect to changes with Dewey's Cafe. The enterprise is in jeopardy and, due to financial issues and constraints facing Dewey's Cafe, it is necessary for Dewey's to reduce its training enterprise hours of operation to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday as of February 5, 2007. Resolution #C-040-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item 1-2 from Terry Gray, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington be received for information. 1-5 E06.EN "CARRIED" Phil Mannell, Enbridge Gas Distribution, providing information on the Winter Warmth Fund, a joint venture of the United Way and Enbridge Gas Distribution designed to help low-income families and individuals who may be struggling to pay their natural gas bill and forwarding posters and brochures for information on referring constituents in need to the agencies administering the fund. Resolution #C-041-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item 1-5 from Phil Mannell, Enbridge Gas Distribution be received for information. 1-6 P17.GE "CARRIED" George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, advising the Township of Brock is requesting the Provincial Government to assume court security costs currently borne by the Durham Regional Police Services in an effort to provide Durham Regional Police Services with funds to better serve Regional taxpayers. Council Meeting Minutes Resolution #C-042-07 - 5 - January 29, 2007 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item 1-6 from the Township of Brock concerning court security costs be received; and THAT the position of the Township of Brock be endorsed. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-043-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Item D - 4. D - 1 M02.GE D - 2 C12.NE "CARRIED" Debbie Hunter, Office Administrator, MS Society, Durham Regional Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, advising May is "MS Carnation Month" across Canada and requesting approval for tag days to permit the MS Society to sell carnations on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2007, in support of on-going research and assistance for persons with multiple sclerosis and their families. (Proclaimed and permission granted to sell carnations on May 11 and May 12, 2007) Mary Wilson, SecretarylTreasurer, Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association, forwarding nominations for the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Board of Management for Council's consideration and approval as follows: Valentine Lovekin Karen Bastas Mary Wilson Dwight Hickson Tenzin Gyalstan Joan Kimbel Anthony Turnbull Chairman Vice Chair SecretarylT reasu rer Director Director Director Director (Approved and appropriate by-law be passed) Council Meeting Minutes D-3 C12.DU D-4 C10.GE - 6- January 29, 2007 Lori Riviere, Project Planner, Planning Staff Liaison to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, Region of Durham, forwarding information on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Environmental Achievement Awards, a program established to recognize individual and collective efforts to promote, preserve and enhance Durham's natural environment; enclosing a nomination form for the 2007 program; and, advising nominations must be received by the Durham Region Planning Department by March 2, 2007. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) The Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth advising Council that the Town of New Tecumseth at a meeting held December 18, 2006, passed the following resolution: ''Whereas in 1999 Edward K, Banting entrusted the Ontario Historical Society with the 100 acre Banting family homestead through a bequest in his last will and testament; And Whereas during the period of time that the Ontario Historical Society has owned the Banting homestead the condition of the buildings has deteriorated and the property has not been used in a manner that is consistent with honouring the work of Sir Frederick Banting; And Whereas the Town of New Tecumseth believes that the lands as well as the buildings have an important historical and heritage connection to Sir Frederick Banting and his achievements; And Whereas the Town has attempted over many years to facilitate in good faith the transfer of the lands to a not-for-profit organization that would ensure that the buildings are repaired and the lands and buildings are used to properly commemorate the importance of the Banting legacy to not only the community in which it is located but also to the world; And Whereas the Ontario Historical Society has agreed to sell the 100 acre Banting Homestead lands to the highest bidder who we understand proposes to only make available a small parcel size surrounding the buildings for the purposes of recognizing Sir Frederick Banting; Council Meeting Minutes - 7- January 29, 2007 And Whereas the Town believes that the minimum parcel size for the purposes of properly honouring both the intentions of Edward K. Banting in bequeathing the lands to the Ontario Historical Society and the work of Sir Frederick Banting is 70 acres; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: 1. That the Town of New Tecumseth expresses its extreme disappointment with the Ontario Historical Society in agreeing to sell the Banting Homestead Lands without ensuring that a minimum of 70 acres of the 100 acres of the original lands bequeathed to the Society by Edward K. Banting were available to educate the public about the historical significance of the work of Sir Frederick Banting; 2. That the Ontario Historical Society and the Ontario Historical Society Foundation be formally requested to support the designation of the northerly 70 acres pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, 2005; 3. And that this resolution be forwarded to Helena Guergis, MP Simcoe Grey, the Premier of Ontario, Jim Wilson, MPP and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for circulation to its member municipalities for support. " Resolution #C-044-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the resolution from the Township of Tecumseh concerning the historical designation of the Edward K. Banting Homestead lands be endorsed. "CARRIED" MOTION Resolution #C-045-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approved By-law 2003-179 respecting the annual allowances paid to the Mayor and Members of Council; and WHEREAS the future adjustments for remuneration and travel were set in accordance with the settlements approved by CUPE, Local 74; and Council Meeting Minutes - 8- January 29, 2007 WHEREAS By-law 2004-033 sets the remuneration rate for Councillors at 40% of the Mayor's remuneration rate; and WHEREAS the remuneration rates were increased in By-law 2004-263; and WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington is committed to fiscal responsibility; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VEO THAT staff be directed to review the Mayor's annual remuneration, with a view to not altering the compensation for Councillors. "CARR I EO" REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report - January 22, 2007. Resolution #C-046-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 22,2007 be approved, with the exception of Items #2, and #19. "CARRIEO" Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the application for a temporary parking lot as the applicant is a client of the insurance firm she works for. Councillor Novak vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. Item #2 Resolution #C-047-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSO-008-07 be referred back to staff; and, THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSO-008-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEO" Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - January 29, 2007 Item #19 Resolution #C-048-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Municipal Clerk be directed to advertise in the local newspaper the remaining vacancies on the following committees: Accessibility Advisory Committee Museum and Archives Board Port Granby Project Traffic Management Advisory Committee "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-049-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-048-07 be amended by deleting the reference to the Port Granby Project. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-048-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED Resolution #C-50-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the Confidential Report of the Solicitor be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 10- January 29, 2007 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-051-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the delegation of Jesse Parsons be received for information; and THAT Jesse Parsons be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-052-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Mark Peacock, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, be invited to present a power point presentation and talk regarding monitoring of salt concentration in area streams. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-053-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-015 to 2007-0039, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" 2007-015 Being a by-law to initiate the study of a portion of the Newcastle Village urban area as a Community Improvement Area 2007-016 Being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2048 from Part Lot Control 2007-017 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan 40M-2171 from Part Lot Control Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - January 29, 2007 2007-018 Being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-019 Being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-020 Being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-021 Being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-022 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-023 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Abandoned Cemeteries Board for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-011 2007-024 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington 2007-025 Being a By-law to appoini Members to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-013 2007 -026 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Animal Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-012 2007-027 Being a By-law to amend By-law 83-83, as amended and to repeal By-law 2004-015 to constitute a Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Planning Act 1983 2007-028 Being a By-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-016 2007-029 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-026 Council Meeting Minutes 2007-030 2007-031 2007-032 2007-033 2007-034 2007-035 2007-036 2007-037 2007-038 2007 -039 - 12 - January 29, 2007 Being a By-law to appoint Valuers of Livestock and Poultry for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-018 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Municipal Heritage Committee (formerly Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee) for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-019 Being a By-law to appoint Members of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board and to repeal By-Law 2004-010 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Newcastle Arena Board and to repeal By-Law 2004-020 Being a By-law to repeal Schedule "A" to By-law 2004-021, being a by-law to amend By-law 78-63 to establish the Orono Arena as a Community Centre in accordance with the Community Recreation Centre Act. R.S.O., (1990) c.22 and to provide for the establishment of a Community Centre Board Being a By-law to appoint Pound Keepers for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-022 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Property Standards Committee for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-023 . Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Clarington Library Board and to repeal By-law 2004-025 Being a By-law to appoint Members to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-2004-024 Being a By-law to Appoint Members to the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2004-014 Resolution #C-054-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-015 to 2007-039, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 13- January 29, 2007 Resolution #C-055-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of a personal matter and a legal matter. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed in open session at 8:14 p.m. Resolution #C-056-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law. Resolution #C-057-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-040 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 29th day of January 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-058-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-040 be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 14- January 29,2007 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-059-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:16 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE .. FEBRUARY 12, 2007 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated January 16, 2007. (Copy attached) I - 2 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Executive Board dated January 25, 2007 (Copy attached) I - 3 Gloria Kovach, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) advising on February 14, 2007, FCM will issue the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Request for Proposals for financing to support municipal solid waste diversion projects. The Green Municipal Fund will award up to $10 million in low interest loans and $2.5 million in grants to fund exceptional waste diversion projects. Details of the RFP requirements and processes will be available on-line at www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca after February 14, 2007. The deadline to submit an Intent to Apply is March 14,2007. I - 4 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising that the City of Oshawa on January 15, 2007, passed the following resolution pertaining to the method of election of the Regional Chair: "THAT Council endorse Correspondence Request 1 from the Town of Ajax concerning Ajax Council's resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting the Government of Ontario make a regulation requiring the method of selecting the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham be changed to election by general vote." I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on January 24,2007, passed the following resolution pertaining to Clarington's request to increase pedestrian signal timings: "a) THAT the request from the Municipality of Clarington to increase the pedestrian signal timings by five (5) seconds each at the signalized intersections of King Street at Simpson Avenue and at the Bowmanville Mall Entrance not be approved; b) THAT the Region investigate the application of supplementary crossing devices at both signalized intersections to provide a higher degree of pedestrian guidance; c) THAT the Region discuss the proper use and application of pedestrian crossing devices with staff from the Strathaven Lifecare Centre; and Summary of Correspondence - 2 - February 12, 2007 d) THAT a copy of Report #2007-W-3 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington." I - 6 Wayne Wilson, CAMC Chair 2006, CAO, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority on behalf of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition (CAMC) forwarding copies of their Accomplishments 2006 brochure detailing the Coalition's efforts and successes of 2006; outlining their mission to advance the science for understanding the Oak Ridges Moraine through the formation of numerous partnerships; and extending appreciation to all partners for their contributions in support of protecting and enhancing the Oak Ridges Moraine. I - 7 Rachele Dabraio, Director, Citizenship Division, Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat, inviting nominations of exceptional Ontarians for the Order of Ontario, the most prestigious official honour in the province recognizing the highest level of individual excellence and achievement in a wide spectrum of disciplines, and advising nomination forms and information are available at www.citizenship.qov.on.ca./enqlish/citdiv/honours/order/order.htm/. The deadline for nominations is February 28,2007. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders' Association extending an invitation to Mayor Abernethy to attend their dinner meeting on March 20, 2007, to celebrate the launch of New Homes Month in Durham Region and requesting April 2007 be proclaimed as "New Homes Month". (Motion to Proclaim) D - 2 Tony Van Bynen, Mayor, Town of Newmarket, advising Council that the Town of Newmarket, at a meeting held January 22,2007, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket issued Resolution R16-2003 on December 15, 2003 regarding the use of Fluorescent Yellow Green School signs to the Province, Region and local municipalities; AND WHEREAS R 16-2003 requested that the Province of Ontario review the Highway Traffic Act and associated regulations, provide early approval for the use of school related signage on a trial basis and amend existing legislation to allow the use of fluorescent strong yellow- green signs in local municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Province has not made a final decision on the use of Fluorescent Yellow Green School signs on Ontario Roads; Summary of Correspondence - 3 - February 12, 2007 AND WHEREAS the lack of a final decision to date by the Province has created inconsistent use throughout the Region of York and the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the continued inconsistent use could potentially create safety issues and potentially increase exposure to public liability for local municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: 1. THAT the Town of Newmarket request the Province of Ontario to: a) Review and amend the Highway Traffic Act and associated regulations and standards as required regarding school area and school crossing zone signage; b) Provide approval for the use of Fluorescent Yellow Green school sign age; c) Provide a formal decision on this matter prior to the start of the 2007/2008 school year; and 2. THAT the Town of Newmarket forward this resolution to the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation; Julia Munro, MPP; the Region of York, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities within York Region requesting support of this initiative." (Motion for Direction) D - 3 Mary Kirkham, Clerk, The Township of Lanark Highlands, advising Council that the Township of Lanark Highlands, at a meeting held January 23,2007, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS Ontario municipalities have the authority pursuant to O. Reg. 316/03 under the Highway Traffic Act (HT A) to regulate the operation of all-terrain or off-road vehicles (ATV's) on highways under their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS said regulation has resulted in a patchwork quilt across the province of varying regulations governing the use of these vehicles creating uncertainty and frustration for both ATV users and municipalities; and WHEREAS the number of ATV users continues to grow rapidly exacerbating the problem; Summary of Correspondence -4- February 12, 2007 NOW THEREFORE the Township of Lanark Highlands requests that the province of Ontario review with municipalities and their associations the issue of A TV use on public highways with a view to ensuring consistency and sound decision making throughout all areas of the province; and further, THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for their endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 4 Hazel Soady-Easton, Deputy Clerk, Town of Minto, advising Council that the Town of Minto, at a meeting held January 17, 2007, passed the following resolution: ''WHEREAS Royal Canadian Legions in the Province of Ontario face a financial crisis due to declining and aging membership; AND WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legions are an asset to the communities across the Country by providing aid to veterans and their families as well supporting minor sports and various community projects; AND WHEREAS the Town of Minto and the County of Wellington have recognized the immense worth of local Royal Canadian Legions by providing property tax relief for the municipal portion of these taxes as provided under s. 325 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 or s. 6 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER A.31; AND WHEREAS present Ontario legislation does not provide for relief from the Education portion of property taxes paid by Royal Canadian Legions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Town of Minto appeals to the government of Ontario to take immediate action to exempt Royal Canadian Legions in Ontario from the Education portion of property taxes; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (A.M.O.), Waterloo-Wellington M.P.P. Ted Arnott, the Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education and the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 5- February 12, 2007 D - 5 Hazel Soady-Easton, Deputy Clerk, Town of Minto, advising Council that the Town of Minto, at a meeting held January 17, 2007, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Walkerton Tragedy of 2000 has been responsible for the implementation of countless regulations and Acts that have forever changed the method municipalities deliver safe drinking water to their residents; AND WHEREAS in order for a municipality to be in compliance with the countless regulations and Acts enforced by the Ministry of the Environment, millions of dollars in infrastructure upgrading must be spent with reconstruction of water towers, water pump houses, water mains, sewer mains, sewage treatment plants, to name a few; are necessary; AND WHEREAS The Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Honourable David Caplan, at the OSUM Conference in Owen Sound in 2004 announced the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Program (COMRIF) for municipalities with a population of less than 250,000; AND WHEREAS through COMRIF, the governments of Canada and Ontario are each investing up to $298 million over the next five years to improve public infrastructure in small, urban and rural municipalities throughout the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the priorities for Intake One and Intake Two were local bridges and roads, solid waste management, water and wastewater (i.e. sewage) and these projects must also be supportive of federal and provincial policy directions such as reducing greenhouse gases, sustainable water and sewage systems, economic development and increased waste diversion with an equal emphasis placed on health and safety and the quality of the project in addressing public policy priorities; AND WHEREAS the priorities for Intake Three were assessed using three criteria; being health and safety, public policy priorities and value for money; AND WHEREAS small rural municipalities must spend limited funds and staff resources to prepare detailed applications and engineering drawings, which must accompany the COMRIF application and in many cases thousands of dollars are spent preparing the application leaving the unsuccessful municipalities more in debt than they were previous to applying for the COMRIF grant; Summary of Correspondence - 6- February 12, 2007 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: THAT the Town of Minto petition the federal Minister responsible for infrastructure and COMRIF, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon and the provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Honourable David Caplan to reimburse those municipalities that were unsuccessful in all three COMRIF Intakes the engineering fees that were paid in order to submit the COMRIF application; AND FURTHER THAT this Resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario with a population of less than 250,000 for their support; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Minto's Member of Parliament, Gary Schellenberger and their Member of Provincial Parliament Ted Arnott be sent a copy of this Resolution requesting their support for the reimbursement of the engineering fees paid by the Town of Minto in the amount of $15,000." (Motion for Direction) D - 6 Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising the Town of Ajax, at a meeting held January 22, 2007, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to approve Bill 172, the Municipal Amendment Act (Direct Election of Durham Regional Council Chair), 2006, without delay; and, THAT all municipal Councils in the Region of Durham be requested to endorse this resolution." (Motion for Direction) D - 7 The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie advising the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie on January 22,2007, passed the following resolution pertaining to wind energy systems: WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has a mandate to ensure the people of Ontario have sufficient, reliable electricity to meet their needs in a reasonable and responsible manner; AND WHEREAS new sources of electricity must be developed as current, individual electricity users cannot conserve enough electricity to meet the increased power demands of new commercial, industrial and residential development; Summary of Correspondence - 7 - February 12, 2007 AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, in its Provincial Policy Statement 2005 (in an effort to increase the supply of electricity), has mandated that the use of renewable energy systems and alternative energy systems, where feasible, and that alternative energy systems and renewable energy systems shall be permitted in settlement areas, rural areas and prime agricultural areas in accordance with provincial and federal requirements with impacts on agricultural operations in rural areas and prime agricultural areas to be minimized by appropriate design and construction methods; AND WHEREAS 'provincial and federal requirements' are virtually non-existent with respect to the long-term effects of wind turbine farms and the subsequent restoration of the sites; AND WHEREAS section 24 of Bill 51 has amended the Planning Act, effective January 1,2007, by the addition of section 62.0.1 which provides that: "(1) An undertaking or class of undertakings within the meaning of the Environmental Assessment Act that relates to enerqy is not subject to this Act or to...the City of Toronto Act, 2006" if it has been approved, ordered or declared under the Environmental Assessment Act; thereby elimihating all requirements for wind energy systems (turbines), once approved, ordered or declared, to conform to local municipal zoning by-laws and official plans; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is undertaking to clear all barriers, including local controls and decision-making processes, to ensure the addition of wind energy generation in the Province with no environmental assessment confirming that said generation is safe and effective in the long term; AND WHEREAS the areas of dependable wind sources exist in less populated areas along shorelines which have fewer wind disruptions caused by vertical urban development; AND WHEREAS the Counties of Bruce and Grey are a major component of the Province's 'Ontario-Yours to Discover' tourism promotion campaign with the Bruce Peninsula being a featured destination; AND WHEREAS a search on the 'Ontario-Yours to Discover' website for 'wind turbines' resulted in the message: "Sorry, no matching search items were found" thereby confirming that wind turbines are not, in fact, a tourist attraction; AND WHEREAS many seasonal and year-round commercial enterprises and residents depend on our local 'tourism' trade for their livelihood; Summary of Correspondence - 8- February 12, 2007 AND WHEREAS municipalities have, and continue to be approached by wind energy developers with signed land leases for the purpose of erecting wind turbines with the land owners having little, if any, information on the long-term effects, good or bad, of such turbines; AND WHEREAS in 1994, Madam Justice McLachlin, of the Supreme Court of Canada made a strong case for supporting the legitimate role of municipal bodies in making decisions in the best interests of their communities, now known as the "McLachlin rule", when she stated, "If municipalities are to be able to respond to the needs and wishes of their citizens, they must be given broad jurisdiction to make local decisions reflecting local values."; AND WHEREAS in a 2005 ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada further stated that "It is well established that the Court adopts a "broad and purposive" approach to the construction of the powers of a municipality."; AND WHEREAS George H. Rust-D'Eye, partner in the firm of Weir Foulds, Barristers & Solicitors, in the firm's Fall 2006 Municipal Law - Government Update, stated, "Local governments should be encouraged to "flex their municipal muscle" to achieve the results needed to serve the people who elected them and carry out their broad mandate that is now prescribed by legislation in most provinces. In assessing response to the challenges faced by municipalities, it is essential to factor in the legislation and the courts of today in creating solutions. Municipalities may have more latitude than they think in taking innovative approaches to problem-solving."; NOW THEREFORE we respectfully petition the Province of Ontario as follows: 1. To conduct an environmental assessment on all the issues involved with wind turbines in order to assure the public that the energy systems being freed from local planning processes are indeed good, safe, viable alternative sources of energy; 2. To conduct a study of the impact of wind turbines on local assessments and land values; 3. In the absence of local input into the siting and construction of wind farms, to develop guidelines and/or regulations for the standardization of wind farm developments in consultation with the people of Bruce and Grey Counties, in particular, and the Province of Ontario, in general; Summary of Correspondence -9- February 12, 2007 4. To demonstrate that removing energy systems from the Planning Act is being done in good faith by permitting the construction of wind turbines in Provincial Parks in the Bruce Peninsula and in any other areas of the Province with sufficient winds; 5. To compensate those municipalities which have invested considerable time and money in processing wind turbine zoning applications, consulting the public, developing policies, hiring consultants, etc. which would become redundant; 6. To compensate those municipalities and tourist operators for loss of revenue, over time; 7. To ensure the restoration of lands whereon wind energy systems have been erected and ensure the removal of all concrete bases embedded with steel; 8. To consult with and keep municipalities apprised of the Province's intentions with respect to dramatic changes in local planning issues in advance of their being legislated and municipalities having wasted their time and money on addressing local issues which are ultimately removed from their spheres of jurisdiction; 9. In the absence of acting on the previous requests, to acknowledge and respect the jurisdiction and competence of local municipalities to make local decisions reflecting local values by leaving energy systems under the authority of the Planning Act." (Motion for Direction) '07JAN2 5 PH 3:18:54 CENTRAL LAKE ONT ARlO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY I - 1 MINUTES NO. I ANNUAL AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesdav. Januarv 16.2007 - 5:00 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM PRESENT: Absent: The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. S. Crawford A. Cullen J. Drumm G.Emm A. Foster j. Gray R. Hooper R. Johnson J. Kolodzie D. Mitchell J. Neal B. Nicholson M. Novak M. Pearce P. Perkins J.Schell J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer D. White, Director, Corporate Services H. Brooks, Director, Watershed Planning & Natural Heritage G. Geissberger, Community Outreach Coordinator R. Hersey, Director, Development Review & Regulation M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent P. Lowe, Director, Watershed Stewardship & Community Outreach P. Sisson, Director, Engineering & Field Operations G. SooChan, Director, Groundwater K. Tate, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary M. Brenner C. Clarke P. Pingle . ;113 WELCOME - J. Schell, Chair, requested new and existing board of directors as well as staff members to introduce tlt~ welcomed everyone to CLOCA's Annual Meeting. / . ~..... DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained - NONE _()~ ADOPTION OF MINUTES Res. #1 Moved by J. Drumm Seconded by J. Kolodzie ,c~: THAT the Authority minutes of Noyember 21,2006 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED (.:\6 J. C E AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 16,2007 - PAGE 2 CHAIR'S REMARKS - J. Schell- 2006 in Review It has been my pleasure to serve as Chair of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation for the past three years. I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to the Board of Directors and Staff for their ongoing support and dedication. Working in partnership for healthy watersheds summarizes the Authority's mandate. When you look over the past year one can see how closely Central Lake Ontario Conservation works with a variety of community stakeholders to achieve local and regional environmental benefits for our constituents. I would like to take a minute to highlight some of the projects and achievements in 2006: The Hampton Pond Restoration Project was officially opened on Earth Day in April and returned a beloved natural feature to Hampton residents. The project consisted of the reconstruction of the pond and wetland to enhance and create wildlife habitat in the area. This included over 400 native trees and shrubs that were planted by the residents of Hampton. An information kiosk was also constructed at the entrance and a walking trail will be added in 2007. Authority staff worked with the Hampton Citizen's Association and Municipality of Clarington to secure funding and provide technical expertise in the design, planning and implementation of the project. The Bowmanville/Westside Marshes Conservation Area was officially opened in June located at the south end ofClarington. The new Conservation Area hosts various wildlife viewing facilities, a Provincially Significant Wetland, interpretive signage and 1.5 kilometres of trails. This project would not have been possible without the support of Ducks Unlimited, Municipality of Clarington, St. Marys Cement and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and is sure to be a popular site for watershed residents. Working with the Oak Ridges Trail Association, 2.6 kilometres of the Oak Ridges Trail was rerouted through Purple Woods and Rahmani Tract Conservation Areas. The new rOute increases safety for trail users along with access to spectacular views of the Authority watershed from the top of the Moraine. Currently, over 6 kilometres of the Oak Ridges Trail passes through three Authority Conservation Areas. In May 2006 the Conservation Authorities Generic Regulations came into effect with all 36 Conservation Authorities meeting the deadline. I would like to commend our staff for a job well done as our Central Lake Ontario Conservation was the lead Authority in the Province for this project and the first to have their regulations approved by the peer review committee this past February. The new regulation gives more protection to wetlands that are vital to water quality in our watersheds. CLOCA's stewardship and outreach activities continued to grow in 2006. This past year over 40,000 tree seedlings were planted through the Authority's stewardship program and another 18,000 sold to private landowners through the tree seedling program. Authority staff continued to meet the public by participating in over 15 community events, leading family summer programs, assisting at the International Plowing Match and hosting a public volunteer appreciation evening and community environmental fair. Chief Topleaf was the guest speaker for the evening, thrilling guests of all ages with his look back at the changing landscape. Over 13,000 students from Durham Region participated in CLOCA' s environmental education programs including the Durham Children's Groundwater Festival, Creek and Waterways Safety Awareness, Maple Syrup program and day programs in local schools and Conservation Areas. 2007 will mark the 10"' anniversary of the Durham Children's Groundwater Festival, launched by the Authority in 1998. CLOCA staff also played a supporting role with new educational initiatives, including the I" annual Farm Connections program in partnership with Durham Region and the Ontario Forestry Association's Envirothon high school competition held at Enniskillen Conservation Area. Land acquisition around CLOCA's holdings on the Oak Ridges Moraine continued in 2006 with approximately 490 acres added to Enniskillen Conservation Area and 120 acres added to Long Sault Conservation Area. Both of these areas are now over 1,000 acres in size. The Authority continues to receive strong support for this initiative from the Region of Durham, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources Ecological Land Acquisition Program. With the passing of the Clean Water Act this past October, Source Water Protection will be a major focus in 2007 with the establishment of source protection areas and regions, source protection committees and the terms of reference for the planning process. The Drinking Water Stewardship Fund announced in September is particularly significant, since it is established in legislation that the province accepts some responsibility for funding implementation of projects to support the Clean Water Act. We are very pleased to have Russ Powell as one of the Conservation Ontario representatives on the advisory panel. In conclusion I would like to thank once again the Board of Directors and staff for your support and work. It has been a pleasure to participate in the organization and hold the position of Chair. I wish you all the best in 2007. AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETIN.G - JANUARY 16,2007 - PAGE 3 P. Perkins commended J. Schell for his dedication, recognizing the tremendous amount of work and efforts put forth in his past three years as Chair of the Authority. Recoenition of Deoartine Board Members J. Schell made a presentation of a plaque and book entitled "Oak Ridges Moraine" to Councillor Joe Kolodzie, City of Oshawa in recognition and appreciation of service on the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Board of Directors 2003 to 2006. Plaques and books as noted above will also be forwarded to Cathy Clarke representing City of Oshawa 2004 to 2006, Pat Pingle representing Municipality of Clarington 2004 to 2006, and Maurice Brenner representing City of Pickering 2004 to 2006. Russ Powell presented J. Schell with a plaque and book (as noted above) in recognition and appreciation of service on the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Board of Directors 2001 to 2006, including the position of Chair 2004, 2005 and 2006. ELECTION OF OFFICERS At this point, the meeting was turned over to Russ Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, who assumed the chair and declared vacant the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. Res. #2 Moved by M. Novak Seconded by J. Drumm THAT Dan White and Perry Sisson act as sCTutineeTs; and, THAT in the e.ent of an ekction aU ballots be destroyed. CARRIED Authority Chair Mr. Powell advised that he would call for nominations for the position of Chair for 2007, and stated that no seconder was required. Where more than one nominee stands for office, an election by secret ballot will be conducted. Nominations: G. Emm nominated by P. Perkins B. Nicholson nominated by A. Cullen Res. #3 Moved by R. Johnson Seconded by S. Crawford THAT nominationsfoT the position of Authority ChaiT be closed. CARRIED G. Emm "stands". B. Nicholson "stands". B. Nicholson spoke to his nomination. G. Emm spoke to his nomination. Ballots were distributed and collected by scrutineers Dan White and Perry Sisson. AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 16,2007 - PAGE 4 G. Emm was declared Authority Chair for 2007, and conducted the remainder of the meeting with the opening address: "I would like to thank the Directors for their vote of confidence and I look forWard to working with them and staff over the coming year. 2007 will be an exciting year for Central Lake Ontario Conservation as we work closely with our municipal partners, Durham Region and the community to protect and enhance the watersheds in which we live. I am very proud of the work achieved by Central Lake Ontario Conservation especially in the areas of _ children's programs. The Authority's school programs that include events such as the Durham Children's Groundwater Festival and Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival help to foster an appreciation for healthy watersheds in the decision makers of tomorrow." Authoritv Vice Chair The Chair called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Nom;~~__;_ B. Nicholson nominated by J. Gray R. Johnson nominated by P. Perkins Re,_ ,-. Moved by J. Gray Seconded by S. Crawford THAT nominations for the position of Authority Vice Chair be c/osed. CARRIED B. Nicholson ~'stands". R. Johnson "declined". B. Nicholson was declared Authority Vice Chair for 2007. SIGNING OFFICERS Res. #5 Moved by A Cullen Seconded by P. Perkins THAT the Signing Officers of the Authority be any two of the following: The Chair, Viee-Chair, Chief Administrative OfficerlSecretary- Treasurer, and Director of Corporate Services. CARRIED SOLICITORS Res. #6 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by S. Crawford THAT the firms Boychyn & Boychyn, Oshawa; Gardiner, Roberts, Toronto; and Beard, Winter, Toronto, be appointed Solicitors for the Authority. CARRIED AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 16,2007 - PAGE 5 BORROWING BY-LAW Res. #7 Moved by J. Drumm Seconded by M. Pearce THAT any two of the following: The Chair, Vice-Chair, Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer, and Director of Corporate Services of the Central Lake Ontllrio Conservation Authority are hereby authorized to borrow from time to time, by way of promissory note, from the Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4 King Street Wes~ Oshawa, the sum or sums not exceeding $1,000,000 to meet immediate administrative and operational expenditures until the Province of Ontario grant and/or Regional levy have been received, and to give on behalf of the said Authority a promissory note or notes, sealed with the Corporate Seal and signed by the Chair or Vice-Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary- Treasurer and/or the Director of Corporate Services for the monies so borrowed with interest which may be paid in advance or otherwise, at a raie not exceeding prime per annum. THAT all sums borrowed pursuant to the authority of this Resolution for the purpose mentioned herein shaJJ, with interest thereon, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received, by the said Authority, as and when such monies are received. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer and/or the Director of Corporate Services is hereby authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums borrowed as aforesaid, together with the interest thereon, all of the monies hereinafter collected or received by the said Authority from the Province of Ontario by way of a Grant or from the Regional Levy to be made in accordance with provisions of The Conservation Authorities Act. CARRIED CONSERV ATlON ONTARIO COUNCIL Res. #8 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by M. Novak THAT the Chair be appointed as the Authority's representative on the Conservation Ontario CounciL Alternative designates are the Vice Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer. CARRIED ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (i) Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation #42/06 Res. #9 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by A. Cullen THAT P. Sisson, T. Aikins, R. Hersey, L Backus, D. Hope and W. Coulter be appointed Enforcement Officers under the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation #42/06. CARRIED (ii) Conservation Areas Regulation #1 0 1/92 Res. #10 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by A. Cullen THAT M. Hrynyk, T. Backus, H. Hirschfeld, J. Moos, B. De Wool and D. Hope be appointed Enforcement Officers under the Conservation Areas Regulation #101/92. CARRIED AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY lIi, 2007 - PAGE 6 CORRESPONDENCE (1) Correspondence Item #ABDA3C24, dated Dec. 8/06, from Township of Scugog, K. Coates Re: Regional Appointments Res. #11 Moved by M. Pearce Seconded by P. Perkins THAT correlpondem:e item#ABDA3C24 (attached as Schedule 11-1 of Jan. 16/07) be received for information. CARRIED DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & REGULATION (I) Staff Repon #4636-07 (attached as Schedule 12-1 to 12-3 of Jan. 16/(7) Re: Applications for Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses - November 1 to December 31, 2006 Res. #12 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by S. Crawford THAT the attached applications be approved and the respective permits be issued. CARRIED ClDEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (I) Staff Repon #4635-06 2007 Meeting Schedule - Board of Directors and Committee of the Whole Res. #13 Moved by J. Neal Seconded by A. Cullen THAT Staff Report #4635-07 (attached as Schedule 13-1 of Jan. 16/07) be received for information; THAT the 2007 Meeting Schedule for Board of Directors be adopted; THAT Committee of the Whole meetings be scheduled, ifnecessary, at the call of the Chair; THAT December 4,2007, be the date for the CWCA Watershed Awards Ceremony. CARRIED MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS P. Sisson (at the request of R Powell) answered questions raised by A. Cullen with respect to the Taunton Road widening project. ADJOURNMENT Res. #14 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by J. Neal THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. ~ Tyrone Community Centre'-2 Memorandum To: From: Cc: Date: Subject: Executive Board Members Mark Canning Willie Woo January 2sth, 2007 Minutes - Jan 2sth 2007 AGM Attendees: Laurie Lafrance,Lynda Burnett, Mark Canning, John Scanlan Walter Loveridge, Steve Powell, Ann Powell, Kim Pannekoke, Janice Scanlan, Paul Rowan, Shari Rowan Patty Woodcock, Jack Wilson, Brian Bradshaw, Willie Woo(Local Councillor) MINUTES FROM JANUARY 25TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Motion to approve minutes from the last meeting. Moved: Janice Scanlan Seconded: Jack Wilson CARRIED DISOLUTION OF CURRENT BOARD AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD Moved: Mark Canning Seconded: Janice Scanlan Lynda Burnett resigned Chair. Shari Rowan resigned as Treasurer, John Scanlan was nominated for Chair, Mark Canning was nominated for Chair, Treasurer(open) A vote by all members attending the AGM to decide new Chair. New Board Members: John Scanlan, Chair,Treasurer (open,Shari Rowan will stay on during search), Patty Woodcock Co-Chair, Mark Canning, Secretary Lynda Burnett(general member), Laurie LaFrance(booking agent), Brian Bradshaw(general member) TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT General Account - $4,963.33(as of Dec 31s', 2006) Expansion Fund - $4,600.00(as of Dec 31s',2006) Nevada Savings - $239.82(as of August 25th, 2005) Total Assets - $9803.15 Moved: John Scanlan Seconded: Laurie Lafrance Website: A motion was put forward to pay for the renewal of our Website Domain Name. Moved: Shari Rowan Seconded: Patty Woodcock "Tyrone... catch the Spirit!" 2716 Concession Rd. 7 Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6 www.tyroneontario.com (905) 263-4330 ~ Tyrone Community Centre BOOKING REPORT Laurie Lafrance is the new booking agent. Because the job is very demanding time wise, Laurie will be examining ways to make it more efficient(egvoice mail etc). Will be reviewing with Lynda Burnett. Will also be monitoring pricing for rentals/bar tending to ensure we are competitive with other halls across the region. The Polar Bear NYE event and liver research fundraiser was discussed by the board regarding the increased bar tending fee and various options were discussed. PBC was concerned that if the bar fee was too much this would cut into the fundraising initiative. BAR REPORT Nothing to report YOUTH REPORT Nothing to report SENIORS REPORT Nothing to report CLEANING REPORT A motion was put forward to refinish/sand the butcher block in the kitchen. Kim will be getting the cost. Moved: Mark Canning Seconded: Laurie Lafrance OLD BUSINESS 1. Fundraising Valentines Dance scheduled for Feb 10'h. 60 tickets sold to date. Liquor permit is ordered. Door prizes are needed. Lynda Burnett will be doing decorations(leave up decorations for Sparks - Seniors Valentine Tea). Request for help during the dance(people at the door). Will also do a mailer to RR#5 to advertise and the Herald. T-Shirts will also be sold at the dance. 2. TAA Issues Nothing to report 3. Maintenance Municipality of Clarington Issues: . Panic Hardware - Complete . Lights is the parking lot do not fit the proposed landscaping plan is funding available- Fred to check light level issues . Fans inside hall to be replaced(Lynda discussing with Fred Horvath regarding this) . Horseshoe pit sand is being replaced by woodchips . UV Installation will be coming in 2007 . Baseball Diamonds - need to be weed free for 2007 - Tyrone often forgotten . Garbage issue - resolved . Fan External Problem - in progress 4. Defibrillator Machine no status 5. Telephone - move from Bar into main area(need available for emergencies) S. Chairs/Tables Mark working with Trillium on grant and also getting companies to quote 6. Landscape Plan Landscaping in progress - completed in spring 7. Web Site - Sue Sutcliffe will be redoing the website look "Tyrone... catch the Spirit!" 2716 Concession Rd. 7 Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6 www.tyroneontario.com (90S) 263-4330 ~ Tyrone Community Centre 8. Bar Renovation - when funds available 9. Photographs on Walls - Laurie getting pricing on refinishing NEW BUSINESS 1. Late Nite In Tyrone(Brian Bradshaw) provided up on the event. This will be an open mic night club. Date being finalized for March. 2. Photographs on Walls. Laurie provided an update that they badly need upgrading in order to preserve them and will be getting pricing. 3. Recognition Night 2008 for volunteers by the Municipality. The board needs to think about long standing volunteers who should be recognized at this event. 4. Guest of the AGM(BiII Hollering) offered his musical services for events at the TCC. Motion to Adjourn Moved: Lynda Burnett Seconded: Walter Loveridge Adjourned 9:00 p.m. "Tyrone... catch the Spirit!" 2716 Concession Rd. 7 Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6 www.tyroneontario.com (905) 263-4330 C!g[iggron REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2007 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) CSD-002-07 - Community Services Department Job Opportunity Fair (b) Delegation - Richard Ward regarding Campaign Contributions and Coug's Development 2. REZONING TO PERMIT INCREASED RESIDENTIAL LOT COVERAGE AND REAR DECK PROJECTIONS APPLICANT: 1370304 ONTARIO LTD. (HALMINEN HOMES) THAT Report PSD-016-07 be received; THAT the application for rezoning submitted by 1370304 Ontario to permit increased lot coverage and deck projections for lots in Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-98012, be approved and the By-law shown on Attachment 2 to Report PSD-016-07 be forwarded to Council; and, THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-016-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 3. TYRONE SUBDIVISION - AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVAL APPLICANT: 464367 ONTARIO LTD. (BOB CRAIG) THAT Report PSD-017-07 be received; THAT the application to amend Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -86012, be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-017-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE', ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Report #1 -2- February 12, 2007 4. APPLICATION FOR A 162 UNIT DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM APPLICANT: ASPEN HEIGHTS L TO. THAT Report PSD-018-07 be received; THAT the Draft Plan of Condominium application, submitted by Aspen Heights II Ltd. be approved and that the Director of Planning Services be authorized to issue Draft Approval, subject to the conditions as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-015-07; THAT a copy of Report PSD-018-07 be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-018-07 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 5. REZONING TO PERMIT AN ADDITION TO A PLACE OF WORSHIP APPLICANT: HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH THAT Report PSD-019-07 be TABLED to the February 12, 2007 Council meeting. 6. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING APPLICANT: THE KAITLlN GROUP THAT Report PSD-020-07 be received; THAT the application submitted by The Kaitlin Group to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved; and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-020-07 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-020-07, any delegations and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. 7. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDING SYMBOL APPLICANT: BRADLEY, J. & M. THAT Report PSD-021-07 be received; THAT the application submitted by Jeff and Marg Bradley, to remove the Environmental Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-021-07 to remove the Environmental Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-021-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 - 3 - February 12, 2007 8. INTERSECTION OFTRULLS ROAD AND AVONDALE DRIVE, YORKVILLE DRIVE, COURTICE, PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP THAT Report EGD-017-07 be received; THAT the intersection of Trulls Road and Avondale DrivelYorkville Drive become an all-way stop with implementation in the spring of 2007; and THAT the proposed by-law attached to Report EGD-017-07 be approved by Council. 9. INTERSECTION OF EDWARD STREET AND RUDELL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, REQUESTED ALL-WAY STOP THAT the recommendations contained in Report EGD-018-07 be defeated; and THAT stop signs be placed on the north and south sides of the intersection at Rudell Road and Edward Street as well as at the construction entrance on Rudell Road. 10. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE, INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, OLD SCUGOG ROAD AND BOUNDARY ROAD, BURKETON THAT all-way stop signs be placed at the intersection of Old Scugog Road and Boundary Road. 11. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE, PROPOSED SOPER CREEK RECREATIONAL TRAIL, MEARNS PARK TO SPRUCEWOOD CRESCENT, BOWMANVILLE THAT Report EGD-020-07 be received; THAT staff proceed with finalizing the design of the proposed recreational trail; and THAT the project be forwarded for consideration in the 2007 Capital Budget. 12. MASTERPIECE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PLAN 40M-2036, NEWCASTLE, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAW', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS THAT Report EGD-021-07 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2036; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-021-07, assuming certain streets within Plan 40M-2036 as public highways. Report #1 -4- February 12, 2007 13. ORONO SKATE PARK- COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT THAT Report EGD-022-07 be received; THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Collaborative Agreement between The Orono Amateur Athletic Association, The Municipality of Clarington, and the Orono Skate Park Committee for the purpose of development of an Orono Skate Park; and THAT all partners in the Collaborative Agreement be advised of Council's action. 14. BAYWOOD SUBDIVISION PHASE 2, PLAN 40M-2172, BOWMANVILLE, 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAWS', FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATED WORKS THAT Report EGD-023-07 be received; THAT the Director of Engineering Services be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-2172; and THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report EGD-023-07, assuming certain streets within Plans 40M-2172 and 40R-21120 as public highways. 15. COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KENDAL LIONS CLUB, THE KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT Report OPD-001-07 be received; THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the collaborative Agreement between the Kendal Lions Club, the Kendal Community Centre Board of Directors and the Municipality of Clarington for the purpose of undertaking the Kendal Community Centre kitchen improvement project; and THAT the Kendal Lions Club, Kendal Community Board and the Ontario Trillium Foundation be advised of Council's action. Report #1 -5- February 12, 2007 16. OSHAWAlCLARINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AND JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY LEASE AGREEMENTS THAT Report COD-005-07 be received; THAT the Lease agreement (Attachment #1 to Report COD-005-07) with the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living in the amount of $12,382.59 per annum for one (1) year term be approved; THAT the Lease agreement (Attachment #2 to Report COD-005-07) with the John Howard Society in the amount of $12,382.59 per annum for one (1) year term be approved; and THAT the By-laws attached to Report COD-005-07 marked Attachment #3 and Attachment #4 be approved authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreements. 17. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION THAT John Schoonderbeek be recognized for his volunteer contributions to the community and presented with a certificate of merit; and THAT John Schoonderbeek be nominated for the 2007 Environmental Achievement Award. 18. PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT staff investigate and report to Committee concerning the parking of recreational vehicles on residential properties. Unfinished Business Cl~gron REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report #: PSD-019-07 File #: ZBA 2006-0024 GP(~ -0'7;:)- 07 By-law #: Date: Monday, February 5, 2007 Subject: REZONING TO PERMIT AN ADDITION TO A PLACE OF WORSHIP APPLICANT: HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-019-07 be received; 2. THAT the rezoning application submitted by Reinders and Reider Ltd. on behalf of Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church be APPROVED; 3. THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 4 be forwarded to Council for ADOPTION; 4. THAT a Zoning By-law amendment for the Removal of Holding (H) be forwarded to Council at such time all site plan and transportation issues have been resolved; and, 5. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: / \~ ~. (I " Reviewed bY~ ~ V-Jf-C, Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer D vid . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning Services CP/DJC/df January 30, 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 REPORT NO.: PSD-019-07 PAGE 2 1.0 1.1 APPLICATION DETAILS Owner: Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church 1.2 Agent: Reinders and Reider 1.3 Rezoning: To rezone the lands from "Agricultural Exception (A-73)" and "Agricultural (A)" to permit the expansion of the existing place of worship. 1.4 Location: 1685 Bloor Street. 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 On September 11, 2006, Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church submitted an application to rezone the lands south of the existing church to permit the expansion' of a place of worship. A site plan application was submitted simultaneously with the rezoning application to facilitate the construction of a 1608.7 square metre addition. 2.2 The existing building was originally built in 1959 as a public elementary school but sold to Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in 2003. On September 13,2003 Council approved By-law 2003-113 to permit the existing building to be used as a place of worship. 2.3 The existing building is currently used for meeting rooms throughout the week. The addition would include a sanctuary for weekly worship services. 3.0 PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUBMISSIONS 3.1 A public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act was held on January 22, 2007. Cedardale Realty Holdings Inc., the adjoining land owner to the west, submitted a letter of concern a few days in advance of the meeting and were also represented at the public meeting by their solicitor Frank Feldman. 3.2 The concerns raised in the letter and at the meeting deal with the fact that the subject lands together with the abutting lands owned by Cedardale Realty Holdings Inc. are designated "Light Industrial". The Light Industrial designation does not permit a place of worship and it is argued by the adjoining neighbours that the expansion of the church "is not appropriate, is not desirable and does not represent good planning." The letter went on to state that "planning approval (of the subject application) will result in the establishment of a large institutional use (that could include a school component and day care facility) that will significantly REPORT NO.: PSD-019-07 PAGE 3 jeopardize or limit the development opportunities of my client's lands for the uses that are currently permitted by the Official Plan." The letter further notes that based on Ministry of the Environment Guideline MOEE D6 dealing with incompatible uses, a separation to the church of 70 to 300 metres may be imposed based on uses that would be permitted by the policies of the existing Light Industrial designation. 4.0 LAND CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING AREAS 4.1 The property is occupied by a 693 m2 (6970 sq. ft.), former five classroom, single floor school building. As municipal water and sewers do not service the area, the school is serviced by a private well and septic system located on the property. A storage container is located on the east side of the property for temporary storage. 4.2 Surrounding Uses: West - North - East - South - limited existing residential and agricultural the Courtice Flea Market and limited existing residential limited existing residential and agricultural limited existing residential and agricultural 5.0 PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT 5.1 Provincial Policv Statement The Provincial Policy Statement states that Settlement Areas shall be the focus of growth promoting efficient land use and development patterns. Planning authorities shall plan for, protect and preserve employment areas. In addition, transportation corridors shall be protected to meet current and future needs. The application conforms to the intent. 5.2 Provincial Growth Plan The proposal does not conflict with the Provincial Growth Plan. 6.0 OFFICIAL PLAN CONFORMITY 6.1 Durham Reqion Official Plan The Durham Region Official Plan designates the property "Employment Area" within the urban boundary of Courtice. Although a place of worship is not permitted in the Employment Area, policies in the Plan allow for the continuation, . expansion, or enlargement of uses which do not conform. REPORT NO.: PSD-019-07 PAGE 4 6.2 Clarinqton Official Plan The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject property "Light Industrial Area". Section 11.5.2 states: 'The predominant use of land in the Light Industrial Areas shall be manufacturing, assembling, processing, fabricating, repairing, research and development and warehousing. " 6.3 Despite the fact that a school or church is not consistent with the intended use of the "Light Industrial Area", Section 23.5 concerning Non-Conforming uses states that it is not possible or desirable to recognize all existing uses in the Official Plan and provides criteria to be considered prior to passing a by-law to recognize the continuation, expansion or enlargement of a non-conforming use, or the variations to similar uses. The application will be reviewed under these policies. 6.4 The church fronts onto Bloor Street. This section of Bloor Street is a Regional Type 'A' arterial road. Type 'A' arterials are to be designed to efficiently move large volumes of traffic at an operating speed of 70 kmlhr in Urban Areas. With a right-of-way width of 36 to 50 metres, access in an urban area is to be limited to every 200 metres on the road. 6.5 The Clarington Official Plan designates the area north of the subject property, north of Bloor Street, as "Future Urban Residential". These areas shall only be used for existing uses or for agricultural purposes until additional residential lands are required. 7.0 ZONING BY-LAW CONFORMITY 7.1 The location of the existing church is zoned Agricultural Exception (A-73) which permits a place of worship and ancillary uses. Lands necessary to accommodate the church expansion are zoned Agricultural (A). Only places of worship which existed prior to the date of passing of the by-law (September 10, 1984) are permitted, hence the necessity for the rezoning application. 8.0 AGENCY COMMENTS 8.1 The application was circulated to a limited number of agencies. 8.2 None of the circulated agencies had any objection to the proposed rezoning application. The Clarington Engineering Services Department, Clarington Building Division, Regional Works Department, Regional Health Department and CLOCA all provided comments through the circulation that will be considered during the site plan approval process. REPORT NO.: PSD-019-07 PAGE 5 This will include providing a road widening, addressing all stormwater management issues and further evaluation of the existing septic tile bed. 9.0 STAFF COMMENTS 9.1 Hope Fellowship is proposing to triple the size of the existing 693 m2 building to 2,301.9 m2. Included in the proposal will be enhanced parking, landscaping and on-site stormwater management. A future reserve septic bed is located south of the parking lot. 9.2 Designated "Light Industrial" in the Clarington Official Plan, the existing place of worship does not conform to the intended uses for the area. However the church enjoys a legal non-conforming status and Council may zone the lands to permit the extension or enlargement of a legal non-conforming use. The expansion of the place of worship would provide a service to the community of Courtice and make use of existing infrastructure. The subject site is close to transportation links and more important, in close proximity to future residential neighbourhoods located immediately on the north side of Bloor Street. 9.3 The consultant and solicitor for the abutting land owner to the west have raised the issue of land use compatibility of a place of worship in an industrial area. Ministry of Environment Guideline D-6 was identified as providing specific criteria that should this zoning be approved it would impact the future use of surrounding industrially designated lands. 9.4 The Ministry of Environment Guidelines deal with incompatible land uses. It recognizes that impacts from industrial sources relate to operating and maintenance procedures of an industrial facility rather than general land use designation. The actual area of adverse influence from an industrial operation is site specific. The Ministry Guidelines identify what is considered a sensitive use, as well as three (3) levels of industrial uses. In the absence of site-specific information the guidelines recommend separation distances ranging from 20 to 300 metres between incompatible uses. 9.5 The subject lands were historically used as a public elementary school, which the guideline identifies as a sensitive land use. The rezoning three (3) years ago to allow a place of worship on the lands legalized another use, considered a sensitive land use. Attachment Number 3 depicts the impact of the 70 and 300 metre buffers, Class II and Class III category of uses respectively, from the current zone limits of the subject property as well as from the limits of the designated 'Future Urban Residential' lands to the north. Existing residences, regardless of land use designation would have a similar impact on future industrial land uses. REPORT NO.: PSD-019-07 PAGE 6 9.6 Class I category of uses (20 metre buffer) include small scale industrial facilities with a self contained plant or building producing or storing a packaged product. This includes uses similar to electronic manufacturing and repair; furniture repair; auto parts supply; and a laundry and linen supply. A number of uses permitted in the "Light Industrial (M1) Zone" would fit into this category. Class II category of uses (70 metre buffer) includes some outside storage, an open process and frequent movement of products and/or heavy trucks. Uses may include magazine printing, paint spray booths, manufacturing of dairy products and dry cleaning services. 9.7 The policies allow the required separation between incompatible uses to be measured from the zone setback as opposed to the property line. Ancillary land uses such as parking areas may also be used in calculating the required setback between incompatible land uses. In drafting a zoning by-law amendment for the place of worship, a rear yard setback for the church building has been established to allow a possible building envelope that roughly coincides with the existing zone boundary of the original school site (currently zoned A-73). This would allow land south of this point to be used for parking or other ancillary uses that are not considered sensitive. This approach does not increase the area of impact on adjacent industrially designated properties while at the same time allowing for the proposed expansion to the existing building. 9.8 While potentially limiting future expansions for the place of worship, this approach provides sufficient land with the setback to accommodate future growth needs once full municipal services are available to the lands. This proposal has been reviewed with representatives of Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church. No objections to this proposed amendment were raised 9.9 The Clarington Official Plan provides for a future collector road to extend east- west in an area near the south end of the site. The woodlot on the adjoining property would lead to an alignment that would require the road to be located on the subject property. This will allow for the future development of the other lands owned by the church to the east. It is recommended that the southerly 45 metres of the subject property remain in the 'A' zone, with the precise collector road alignment to be determined by future studies. A servicing agreement would provide for transfers to dedicate the land to the Municipality at a nominal cost and address the issue of road construction costs. This would be undertaken at the time of the site plan approval process and is a condition for lifting the holding symbol. 9.10 The expansion of the existing church with setback restrictions as described above should not unreasonably hinder future development of adjacent "Light Industrial" lands. There is no increase in the area where the "sensitive use" is currently permitted. REPORT NO.: PSD-019-07 PAGE 7 9.11 It is staffs opinion that the enlargement of the non-conforming place of worship is desirable and consistent with the policies of the Official Plan provided that the future road alignment is secured. 10.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 10,1 Based on the comments in this report, it is respectfully recommended that the rezoning application submitted by Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church be APPROVED and that the attached Zoning By-law be forwarded for ADOPTION by Council. 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Cl co ~ 0 r::: r::: '" :; Cl /' Z l/l "1i5 ~ ~ "x Q) ~ w 0 " .~ ~ " ~ 0 0 0 /' <> Attachment 4 To Report PSD-019-07 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 2007- being a by-law to amend By-law 64-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 64-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle in accordance with application ZBA 2006-0024 to permit the expansion of a place of worship; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 6.4.73 "AGRICULTURAL EXCEPTION (A-73) ZONE" is hereby amended by deleting 6.4.73 in its entirety and replacing it as follows: "Notwithstanding Sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 to this By-law, those lands zoned A- 73 on the Schedules to this By-law may only be used for a place of worship and ancillary uses subject to the following regulations: d) e) f) Lot Area (minimum) Lot Frontage (minimum) Yard Requirements (minimum) i) Front Yard ii) Interior Side Yard iii) Rear Yard Lot Coverage (maximum) Building Height (maximum) Landscaped Open Space (minimum) 1.5 ha 90 metres a) b) c) 10 metres 10 metres 150 metres 30 percent 12 metres 30 percent" 2. Schedule "1" to By-law 84-63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "Agricultural (A)", to "(Holding) Agricultural Exception ((H)A-73) Zone" as illustrated on the attached Schedule "A' hereto. 3. Attachment "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 and 36 of the Planning Act. BY-LAW read a first time this day of 2007 BY-LAW read a second time this day of 2007 BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 2007 Jim Abernethy, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2007- , passed this day of .2007 A.D. / / ~ ~ ~--...~--.- -~...., ._~' ".P-~':,,~...g;. [ ( (- ~ f ~ ~~~fI1~Wi~~: :,. /- 1 -Lw, - -::.' -,_ II! Jim Abemeth)', Mayor I \ Courtlce Zoning To Remain "A-73" Zoning Change From "A" To "(H)A-73" Zoning To Remain "A" Patti L Barrie. Municipal Clerk J ~ ~ g SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS February 12, 2007 BY-LAWS 2007 -041 Being a by-law to appoint Members to the Board of Management for the Newcastle Central Business Improvement Area (Approved by Council on January 29, 2007) 2007-042 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Halminen Homes) (Item 2 of Report #1) 2007-043 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church) (Unfinished Business) 2007 -044 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (The Kaitlin Group) (Item 6 of Report #1) 2007-045 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2005-109 of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Item 7 of Report #1) 2007-046 Being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 8 of Report #1) 2007-047 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 12 of Report #1) 2007-048 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 14 of Report #1) 2007-049 Being a by-law to establish certain lands as public highways, assume them for public use and name them (Item 14 of Report #1) 2007-050 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Oshawa Clarington Association for Community Living, Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON (Item 16 of Report #1) OTHER BUSINESS CLariggton MEMO TO: Mayor Abernethy and Members of Council FROM: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk DATE: February 8,2007 RE: COUNCIL BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The fOlloWing appointments are required to be made by Council: Municipal Heritage Committee - (One member) Orono Cemetery Board (One Council member) Santa Claus Parade Committee - (One Council member) Kendal Hall Board - (One Council member) Newtonville Hall Board - (One Council member) Solina Hall Board - Councillor Robinson (Two Council members) Tyrone Hall Board - (Two Council members) Bowmanville BIA - (One Council member) Newcastle BIA - (One Council member) Orono BIA - (One Council member) Darlington Site Committee - (One Council member) St. Marys Cement Advisory Committee - (One Council member) Bethesda House - (One Council member) Visual Arts Centre - (One Council member) Youth Committee - (One Council member) / ) Patti L. arrie, A.M.C.T. Municipal Clerk pb CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. 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The main concern of Council was that there was no input on appointment or selection of members from the municipal staff. Council also requested that that screening criteria would be based on the following: Education Knowledge of the focus of the committee Experience Ability Past Community Involvement Commitment Many other people and myself have sadly learned that none of these new criteria or the input from the staff were looked at during Council selection of members. I am most concerned about 407 Committee where two members for the Ward I (who are actually neighbours) from very limited rural area around Pebblestone Rd. were selected to give Council advice on EA process for all links. This limited selection will exclude the large agricultural community located north of Pebblestone, affected residents of urban area, residents living in rural area south of Lake Iroquois Shoreline and commercial and industrial businesses located around Baseline and South Service Roads. Because of this gap in representation of community, I will be appearing before you from time to time to inform you on issues of the area without any representation on this Committee. Previous Council made a resolution, as I am sure that Councillors Trim, Robinson and Foster will remember, requesting MTO to re-examine 407 links and to incorporate new information on sensitivity of this area into study. Also, later on, based on the advice of the 407 Advisory Committee (of which Councillor Hooper was a member), Committee and Council were concerned about these issues: 1. Harmony-Farewell Iroquois Beach and Maple Grove Wetland Complexes and the east swing of the main hwy running through the ORM 2. Communities/ properties 3. Agriculturalland 4. Our very limited industrial/commercial businesses This Council, if they care about protection and very survival of our community, should reiterate previous Council position by requesting, in writing, the Project Team and MTO to do so, stressing on the above mentioned points. Delegation of Libby Racansky Hand-out February 12, 2007 Whitby, Ajax and Pickering are very active in this process, as Councillors Trim and Novak could notice from the last Regional Joint Works and Planning Committee meeting. They are trying to address all issues to make life of their citizens easier.. Some of the above mentioned issues in Clarington were not addressed in Project Team studies. I have send you an email containing all these issues regarding 407 links. Council should request the Project Team to update the information on the links that is missing in their documents or the information that was not addressed. Project Team is being pushed to rush through this process and that may be the reason why some information can be missed. Tonight, I will just mention few of them. These are: a): Species at Risk, on Map N04; these are under the Provincial and Federal protection and as such this information should be at least acknowledged by the Project Team ifnot displayed on this map b) The information on contaminated and waste sites to reflect our OP Map C 1 and other municipal information. To this point, Council should request a written agreement from the Proj ect Team that in case the link will run through these areas, that the Municipality will choose the consulting company to decommission and rehabilitate these sites prior to construction and that the Province/and or the owners, not our Municipality would be financially responsible for this process. All this would ensure community health and safety. c) Interchange along the Hwy 401. Because of tied closeness of South Service Road to Hwy 401 in Courtice, Municipality should request that the public access to these scattered existing businesses and our new Energy Park along this road would not be hindered by the interchange. I can show you design done by the Project Team, as per my request, of the Stevenson Rd. interchange in Oshawa that is being built now. It is only a simple cloverleaf interchange for 4 lane road, but it encompasses 16 ha of precious land. Council should also request Province with help of federal government to extend the Go Train at least to east Oshawa (site located next to the Holiday Inn on Bloor St.) prior to construction ofhwy 407 in Clarington so that the Growth Plan policy Transit First can be applied. This is your last chance to comment on this issue. Final product of this EA that could address our transportation needs will be your legacy to our future generations. Whitby, Ajax and Pickering are very active in this process and they are trying to address all the issues to make life of its citizens easier. Please, help us now. On top of the 407 issues, I have additional request: We all know that our natural resources will be greatly impacted by this highway, especially by the link and by future development. Hectares of old growth forest or Delegation of Libby Racansky Hand-out February 12, 2007 forested areas will be removed, depending on the route selection or design of development. Many other natural areas in Clarington were degraded. This Council should seriously consider, as a commitment to our community, establishment of the Environmental Advisory Committee. This Committee could advice Council on how to mitigate negative climate change effects and other related issues. Town of Ajax has such Committee and City of Oshawa will become next community that would have this Committee. It is not enough that the federal and provincial government will impose some requirements on industry to lessen negative impacts on our climate. Local and regional government has to help by the protection of natural resources that are the only device that absorb the undesirable emissions and that regulate our climate. We have to react and adapt to so called "inconvenient truth of climate change" that is creeping on us slowly, or perhaps faster - we don't know. We should act now before it will be too late to protect our only gem - elarington.