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Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 7, 2011
7:30 pm - Council, Chambers
Chair: Councillor Pickles
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe (left the meeting at 11:25 pm)
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Also Present:
• T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
G. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
R. Holborn - Division Head, Engineering Services
D. Shields - City Clerk
M. Wouters Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
C. Rose - Manager, Policy
R. Pym - Principal Planner - Dev. Review
S. Gaunt - Principal Planner - Policy
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(1) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(11) Delegations
Carmella Marshall appeared before the Committee on behalf of The Lakeridge
Citizens for Clean Water. Through the aid of a power point presentation, she outlined
the top ten risks involved with respect to commercial fill dump sites'. She explained
• the aspects of Brownfields and explained the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the
Environment, stating there are no MOE definitions of what constitutes clean fill or
contaminated fill, thereby leaving it up to the municipalities to regulate through site
alteration by-laws. Reference was made to the City of Pickering's existing fill by-law
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which was passed in 2003. Ms. Marshall noted this by-law could use re-visiting and
suggested the need for public consultation.
A question and answer period ensued with discussion regarding the existing fill by-
law and those of surrounding municipalities. The Director, Planning & Development
noted the current fill by-law is currently under review with some changes being
identified and noted this would be coming forward to Council prior to Summer.
It was the general consensus to have this matter referred to staff, taking into
consideration the information provided tonight.
(III) Part `A' - Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 05-11
Red-line Revision Request
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01
Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited •
Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 3, City of Pickering
Discussion ensued with respect to the request by Mattamy as outlined in Report PD
05-11.
Maurice Brenner, 711 Sunbird Trail, appeared before the Committee and questioned
what impact this would have on the future of Pickering for affordable housing,
wondering if it would restrict the ability of young couples and seniors who wish to stay
in the community if the request of Mattamy is approved.
A question and answer period ensued.
Rodger Miller appeared before the Committee representing Mattamy, noting this
application is permitted under the Official Plan and Zoning By-law which was
previously approved. He addressed the Region's comments included in the report
noting there may have been some confusion with the interpretation of the letter. He
noted they have been in consultation with staff, stating they do conform to policy
documents and the changes are within the range of types already approved.
A question and answer period ensued with discussion relating to market research,
sustainability and parkland dedication.
Bryce Jordan, representative from GM Sernas and Associates appeared before the •
Committee and addressed the issue of the transition of densities as discussed in the
Region's comments. He noted there was a lack of information regarding the mixed
planning uses when this was before the OMB.
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A question and answer period ensued with questions regarding affordability and
density ranges and mixes with staff providing clarification.
No further delegations appeared in support or opposition to this report.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Report PD 05-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received;
2. That the request by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited for a red-line revision to draft
approved Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01 to convert ten townhouse blocks
containing 64 townhouse units into 49 detached dwelling lots with an associated
• reduction of the park block, be approved; and
3. Further, that City staff be authorized to engage a solicitor to attend any Ontario
Municipal Board hearing regarding the requested revision to draft approved
Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01, if necessary.
Carried
The Committee took a five minute break and reconvened at 9:30 pm.
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 06-11
Status Update for
Environment & Countryside Conformity Amendment
Pickering Official Plan Review
Elizabeth Howson, of Macauley, Shiomi, Howson Ltd appeared before the
Committee and provided background information as well as an overview of the
consultant's report on Environmental & Countryside Conformity Amendment through
the aid of a power point presentation. She outlined the purpose, study area and the
three part process, noting the study area does not take in Seaton or the Oak Ridges
Moraine. Ms. Howson identified the key issues in the report and the suggested
• recommendations. She noted the need for rationalization of boundaries and the
promotion of local food.
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A question and answer period ensued with clarification being provided on the
notification process for the public session. It was questioned whether a second
session could be provided in the northern area of Pickering. It was also suggested
that the report be made available to the public on CD's.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Report PD 06-11 of the Director, Planning & Development, providing a
status update on the Pickering Official Plan Review.Program and of the
Environment & Countryside Conformity Amendment, be received for information
and;
2. Further, that the consultant's report entitled Natural Environment and •
Countryside Policy Review, dated February 11, 2011 (distributed under
separate cover), and the scheduled Consultant Presentation by
Elizabeth Howson of Macauley, Shiomi, Howson Ltd. be received for
information.
Carried
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 07-11
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/10
M. Rajadurai
1,975 Guild Road
(Lots 36 and 37, Plan 316), City of Pickering
Muki Rajadurai appeared before the Committee in support of the application, stating
he would be available to answer any questions.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Report PD 07-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; •
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2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/10 submitted by Muky
Rajadurai to amend the zoning of the subject property to an "R4" - Fourth
Density Residential zone to permit the creation of two lots with minimum
frontage of 15.0 metres on. lands being Lots 36 and 37, Plan 316, City of
Pickering be approved; and
3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 9/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 07-11, be forwarded to
City Council for enactment.
Carried
4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 08-11
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/10
C. Bollmann
3325-Highway No. 7, Hamlet of Kinsale
• North Part Lot 2, Concession 5), City of Pickering
The owner of the property just south of the subject property appeared before the
Committee in opposition to the application stating his concerns with the odours
emanating from the property as well as the noise from the barking and howling of
dogs.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
1. That Report PD 08-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/10 submitted by Corinna
Bollmann, on lands being North Part of Lot 23, Concession 5, City of Pickering,
to permit a dog daycare and boarding facility with associated retailing, be
approved as a temporary use for a period of three years; and
3. Further, that the draft zoning by-Law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 6/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 08-11, be forward to
• City Council, for enactment.,
Carried
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(IV) Part `B' Executive Committee Reports
1. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 06-11
City Procedure ADM 110-004
-Proclamation Procedure
A question and answer period ensued with staff providing clarification on procedural
issues and the notification process for proclamations approved as well as denied.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ashe.
1. That Report CAO 06-11 of the Chief Administrative Officer be received; and
2. That City Procedure ADM 110-004, Proclamation Procedure, be approved and •
the appropriate officials, be given the authority to give effect thereto.
Carried
2. Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 01-11
Sustainable Pickering
-2010 Update and 2011 Work Program
A brief discussion period ensued.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by.Mayor Ryan
-That Report OS 01-11 providing an update on the 2010 Sustainable Pickering
accomplishments and proposed 2011 work plan be received for information.
Carried
3. Director, Community Services, Report CS' 14-11 •
No Parking By-law Wayfarer Lane
Amendment to By-law 6604/05
to Restrict Parking on Wayfarer Lane
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Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1 That Report CS 14-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding a
proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 be received; and
2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering.
Carried
4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 11-11
• Council Compensation Policy
A detailed discussion period ensued with clarification being requested on a number of
issues. Staff responded to questions raised and were requested to bring back an
amended draft policy prior to the next Council meeting.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
1. That Report CST 11-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received;
2. That the Council Compensation Policy, included as Attachment #1 to this report
be approved; and,
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give effect thereto.
Carried Later in the
Meeting
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
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That Items b), c), e) and g) under Section 03 Accounting. Procedures of the Council
Compensation Policy be amended to remove the word "Councillors" and replace
with "Members of Council".
Carried
(V) Other Business
1) Councillor O'Connell gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice of
Motion with respect to Ajax/Pickering Hospital to endorse a position by the
Friends of the Ajax/Pickering Hospital.
(VI) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:42 pm.
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