The Corporation of the Township of Rideau - Committee of the Whole Report

REPORT NUMBER CW2000-13

Committee of the Whole met at Rideau Township Hall, on Monday, July 10, 2000,
commencing at 7:14 p.m..

The items and recommendations on the following pages are submitted for the information
and/or approval of Council.

PRESENT:
Councillor Gray
Councillor Pratt
Councillor Stephenson
Mayor Brooks

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The Agenda was adopted as amended.

2. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

3. PRESENTATION

The Mayor made a special presentation to Joe Banks in recognition of the contribution
he has made to the community in his three years at the Manotick Messenger.

4. MANOTICK SECONDARY PLAN - OPA 2

Committee Recommendation

That Council pass the draft By-law to adopt OPA 2 - Village of Manotick Secondary
Plan, subject to the amendments noted within the staff report dated June 16, 2000, and
as noted in the Committee discussion.

Documentation

1. Report from the Planning and Development Director dated June 16, 2000
attached as Annex 1.

Committee Proceedings

Committee asked the Planning & Development Director to continue discussions with
Mr. Donald Hamilton with regard to identifying potential land uses for his property.

Committee supported a minimum lot size of 3/4 of an acre in the Special Design
Area., subject to satisfying hydro-geological requirements, and provided that the over-
all development respects the estate lot concept.

The Committee supported there being a pedestrian only bridge over Mud Creek at
Revell Drive.

The Committee did not support pathways through private backyards, and deleted the
pathway indicated along of Mud Creek. The Committee also supported a reduction
in the setback from Mud Creek to 30 m. from 60 m..

Committee supported extending the north end of the open space area between the
branches of the Wilson-Cowan Drain to the west side of the Wilson-Cowan Drain.

Committee supported extension of the Gaps area to include the west side of Meadow
Lane.

The Planning & Development Director explained that there would be no pathway
through private lands adjacent to the Wilson-Cowan Drain behind Watterson Street.

Committee supported adding some provisions to protect the shoreline from adverse
aesthetic and environmental affects as result of parking areas.

5. LEASE - NORTH GOWER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL

Committee Recommendation

That, subject to approval from the Ottawa Transition Board, the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute the draft lease agreement with the North Gower Cooperative
Nursery School as amended.

Documentation

1. Report from the Clerk dated June 30, 2000 attached as Annex 2.

Committee Proceedings

Rosemary MacPherson was present for review of the draft lease agreement and staff
report.

6. NORTH GOWER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL SIDEWALK REPAIR
AND PLAY EQUIPMENT

Committee Recommendation

That staff be authorized to proceed immediately with repairs to the sidewalk to an
upset limit of $5,000.00, and that $2,000.00 be contributed towards replacement of
the existing swing set with a new piece of play equipment, and that both projects be
funded from cash in lieu of parkland reserve.

Committee Discussion

Councillor Stephenson tabled a proposal to proceed immediately with repairs to the
Nursery School sidewalk (estimated cost $5,000.00), and to contribute up to 50% of
the cost of replacing the existing swing set with a new set or a teeter-totter, up to a
maximum of $2,500.00.

7. APPLICATION TO CLOSE AND PURCHASE ROAD ALLOWANCE - LUDLOW
BOAT WORKS

Committee Recommendation

That the Clerk initiate the process to stop-up, close and sell the road allowance in Lot
5, Concession B.F. subject to the following conditions:

(a) the applicant agrees to pay all associated costs of processing the road closing
including but not necessarily limited to the Township's legal expenses,
advertising/public notice costs, registration costs, and any expenses necessary
to satisfy all requirements of utilities and/or other public agencies;

(b) the applicant provides an initial cash deposit of $3,000.00 from which invoices
for related expenses would be deducted;

(c) the applicant provides to the Township at his expense a survey, acceptable to
the Township solicitor for road closing purposes, of the parts of the road
allowance to be closed;

(d) the applicant provides to the Township at his expense an appraisal, from a
qualified real property appraiser, of the market value of the parts of the road
allowance to be closed;

(e) that upon receipt of the appraisal, the applicant provides a written commitment
to the Township to proceed with the road closing application, and to purchase
the parts to be closed at the appraised value;

(f) that the transfer of the closed road allowance be subject to an easement
satisfactory to the municipality for drainage purposes, and easement
satisfactory to Bell Canada for access to their plant, and any other easements
identified by other utilities or public agencies as a result of circulation of notice
of this application;

(g) that in the event that the applicant decides to not proceed with the road closing
and purchase of the parts to which he would be entitled, the Township will
return any unexpended portion of the cash deposit.

Documentation

1. Report from the Clerk dated June 30, 2000 attached as Annex 3.

Committee Proceedings

Mr. Ludlow was present to discuss his proposal to acquire the road allowance adjacent
to his property.

8. FIRE SUPPRESSION CHARGES

Committee Recommendation

That the fire suppression charges to Mr. McEwen be reduced to $600.00, and that all
interest charges be waived.

Committee Proceedings

Councillor Pratt introduced a request from Mr. Stirling McEwen to reduce the fire
suppression charges totalling $1,200.00, with respect to a fire incident on his property.
Mr. McEwen was present to answer questions from the Committee.

9. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES BY-LAW

Committee Recommendation

That this report be received for information.

Documentation

1. Report from the Clerk dated June 30, 2000 attached as Annex 4.

10. FIVE YEAR CAPITAL FORECAST

Committee Recommendation

That the "Five Year Capital Forecast (2001-2005) Project List" be approved, as
amended.

Documentation

1. Report from the Treasurer dated July 5, 2000 attached as Annex 5.

11. INFORMATION