HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 17, 2001
Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 17, 2001
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
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Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
- Regular Meeting of August 7, 2001
Special Meeting of August 7, 2001
Special Meeting of August 7, 2001
Special Meeting of August 27,2001
Special Meeting of September 10,2001
(II) PRESENTATIONS
Resolution #102/01
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Holland
For Leave to Introduce a Motion with respect to the participation of six individuals in the Millennium
Waterfront project.
CARRIED
Resolution #103/01
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Holland
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That recognition be made, by presentation, to the following residents to honour their involvement in the
Millennium Waterfront project:
Dr. Nick Eyles
John Sabean
Andrea Graham
Craig Bamford
Tom Mohr
David Steele
CARRIED
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(III) DELEGATIONS
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1.
Curtis Weems, Campaign Chair, Ajax-Pickering United Way, provided Council with an
overview of the 2001 fundraising campaign, asked Council to renew its commitment to the
United Way and the community it serves, and requested a grant from the City.
2. Dave Jackson, 2330 Wildwood Cres., addressed Council concerning Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 28/00 and questioned the status of the application since last weeks meeting, noting
concerns with respect to the walkway and tree preservation.
3. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, addressed Council with respect to Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 22/00, advising of her and her husbands support that no date for an
OMB hearing be set prior to February, 2002.
4. David Steele, 966 Timmins Gardens, addressed Council regarding the Notice of Motion to
implement a Waste Diversion Project. He advised that PACT have been leaders in support of the
3 Stream Waste Collection Program. He urged Council to pass the resolution being put forward
concerning Waste Diversion.
Resolution #104/01
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That David Hume be heard as a delegation.
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CARRIED
5. David Hume, outlined the issues previously faced by residents of Notion Road concerning area
land use. He stated his hope that the work which occurred on Pickering Parkway would take
place on Notion Road. He thanked Council for their support.
(IV) RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #105/01 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Planning Committee dated September 10,2001 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #106/01- Appendix #2
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated September 10, 2001 be adopted.
CARRIED
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Resolution #107/01
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Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"World Breastfeeding Week" - October 1-7,2001
"Rouge Park Week" - October 15-20,2001
CARRIED
Resolution #108/01
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering enacted By-law Number 5874/01 at
its regular meeting of August 7, 2001 to establish a Standing Committee System comprised of the
Planning Committee, Finance Committee, Operations Committee and Committee of the Whole; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT each Standing Committee appoint a Focus Group
comprised of Committee members, staff and interested residents to establish procedural guidelines
pertaining to, but not limited to,
. Dealing with matters considered to be of public interest,
- . Circulation of development applications to area residents,
. Delivery of agendas and other information to Community Associations.
And that each Standing Committee report on the results of their Focus Group to Council no later than its
first meeting in January, 2002.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner and Holland
No: Councillors Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #109/01
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS in Resolution #251/97, the City of Pickering specifically identified that during the Highway
#407 detailed design phase, two interchanges be provided in Seaton, but not located on either North
Road or Sideline 24; and
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WHEREAS recent media reports have indicated that there are plans for full interchanges at North Road
and Sideline 24; and
WHEREAS in a recent CD ROM, 407 SLF have identified these interchanges as part of their contract
with M.T.O.; and
WHEREAS the residents of Whitevale have consistently raised significant concerns, and have opposed,
an interchange at North Road and Sideline 24; and
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WHEREAS the bridges for North Road are being built as a pass-over of Highway 407 and SLF Joint
Venture's contract with 407/ETR does not include an interchange to be built at this location. SLF's
contract does, however, require them to build two interchanges, known as the Seaton interchanges,
between York Region Road #30 (the Markham-Pickering Townline) and Brock Road, within a specified
time frame. The contract with 407/ETR does state that the location of these interchanges is subject to
negotiation and agreement between 407/ETR, the City of Pickering, and the affected stakeholders; and
WHEREAS the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the East Partial Extension, which was approved on
June 24, 1998, also indicates that the final location for the interchanges between Regional Road 30 and
Brock Road have not yet been determined. The EA indicates that the final location of the interchanges
will be decided upon through the City of Pickering's Seaton secondary planning process. The Ministry
of Transportation (MTO) advised the City of Pickering at the time the overpasses were being
constructed, that they were not the full interchanges, and that the future location of the interchanges will
be subject to the City's Planning process and involve 407 ETR Concession Company Limited, and the
affected stakeholders; and
WHEREAS during the review ofMTO's environmental assessment it was, and remains, the position of
Pickering Council and staff that North Road and Sideline 24 not be the location of the arterial roads and
interchanges and that these arterial roads and interchanges be build east of North Road and east of
Sideline 24; and
WHEREAS the location of future interchanges is to be determined in consultation with the City and
affected stakeholders, including the residents of Whitevale and area;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Pickering confirms and reiterates its opposition to
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meet its commitment to consult with the City and stakeholders prior to a decision on the locations of full
interchanges; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be copied to the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham, The
Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P.P., Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge, the Honourable Brad Clarke, the Minister of
Transportation, SLF Joint Venture and 407/ERT.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #110/01
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
WHEREAS Heritage Pickering requested that an allocation of $16,800.00 be provided in the 2001
Current Budget in Account 2743-2392 (Consultative & Professional) to provide for the retention of a
consultant to undertake the inventory of historically and architecturally significant buildings in the City
of Pickering; and
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WHEREAS an allocation of $5,000.00 was ultimately approved for this Account; and
WHEREAS the consultant has completed a major portion of the inventory of historically and
architecturally significant buildings in the City but requires further funding of $5,000.00 to complete the
inventory of those buildings located on the Federal lands;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby approves an over-
expenditure of $5,000.00 in Account 2743-2392 (Heritage Pickering - Consultative & Professional) in
order to complete the inventory of historically and architecturally significant buildings on the Federal
lands; and
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FURTHER that the Federal Government be requested to reimburse the City of Pickering an amount of
$5,000.00 for the completion of the inventory on Federal Lands; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Dan McTeague,
M.P.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #110/01(a)
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the Federal Government be requested to reimburse the City of Pickering an amount of $5,000.00
for the completion of the inventory on Federal Lands; and
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Dan McTeague, M.P.
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CARRIED
Resolution #111/01
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
1. That Council receive and endorse the "Waste Diversion Pilot Project Report" CO-02-01 prepared by
Councillor Brenner.
2. Council approve a six-month cart-based waste collection pilot project at a cost not to exceed
$150,000.00.
3. That for the duration of 2001, $75,000.00 be charged to the Corporate General Government
Provisions for Contingencies.
4. That, failing Region of Durham participation in funding, $75,000.00 for 2002 be granted as pre-
budget approval as a 2002 expenditure from the Current Operating Budget and that a new line item
be set up for this purpose.
5. Staff commence discussions with Miller Waste, the Town of Markham and Durham Region in order
to implement the Phase 2 Markham project which commences October 1, 2001 along with all
necessary monitoring including a final report.
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6. That the Region of Durham be requested to share the cost of the Waste Diversion Pilot Project on a
50/50 basis.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
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Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
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Resolution #111/01(a)
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Region of Durham be requested to share the cost of the Waste Diversion Pilot Project on a
50/50 basis.
CARRIED
Resolution #111/01(b)
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the 4th paragraph be amended by adding the words 'failing Region of Durham participation in
funding' .
CARRIED
Resolution #112/01
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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That a grant in the amount of $81,200 be allocated in the operating budget for the Year 2002 in support
of the Ajax/Pickering United Way; and
That this grant be based on a per household grant of $2.90 with a total number of households of 28,000;
and
This grant be allocated in Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations & Individuals).
CARRIED
(V) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Ryan, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of
Pickering:
By-law Number 5877/01
Being a by-law of the Corporation of the City of Pickering to levy the FINAL commercial, industrial
and multi-residential taxes for the year 2001.
By-law Number 5878/01
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Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Pleasant Street, Plan 65, Pickering, designated as Parts 1
and 2, Plan 40R-XXXX (north side of Commerce Street) as public highway.
Bv-law Number 5879/01
Being a by-law to stop-up and close as public highway those parts of Pleasant Street, Plan 65, Pickering,
designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-XXXX, for the purpose of sale.
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By-law Number 5880101
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Being a by-law to dedicate that part of the Road Allowance between Lots 20 & 21, Concession 1,
Pickering, designated as Part 3, Plan 40R-7103 (Valley Farm Road) as public highway.
By-law Number 5881/01
Being a by-law to stop-up and close as public highway a part of the Road Allowance between Lots 20 &
21, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Part 3, Plan 40R -7103, for the purpose of sale.
By-law Number 5882/01
Being a by-law to declare certain municipal lands being Lot 73, Plan 418, Pickering, as surplus to the
needs of the City of Pickering and to authorize the sale of same by Public Tender in accordance with
By-law 5627/00.
By-law Number 5883/01
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation 905
Bayly Street, 1915 Denmar Road, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd. and 1345 Altona Road)
By-law Number 5884/01
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation 1330
Altona Road, DCC 168)
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By-law Number 5885/01
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 5, 7,8,9 and 16, Plan 40M-2033, Pickering, from part lot control.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Ryan, moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole
on By-law Numbers 5877/01, 5878/01, 5879/01, 5880101, 5881/01, 5882/01, 5883/01, 5884/01 and
5885/01 be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and
Deputy Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
(VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5886/01
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Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City
of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering at
its Regular Council Meeting of August 7, 2001, Special Council Meetings of August 7, 2001, Special
Council Meeting of August 27, 2001 and Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2001.
CARRIED
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(VII) OTHER BUSINESS
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Councillor McLean complimented those persons who were involved and participated in the
Terry Fox Walk-a-Thon.
2. Councillor Holland advised that the Statutory Public Information Meeting scheduled for
Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to 8:00 p.m. due to the
Candlelight Vigil planned for the same evening in the courtyard in honour of the many innocent
victims as a result of the tragic occurrences in the United States.
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3. Councillor Johnson requested a Leave to Introduce a Motion concerning Hwy. 407.
Resolution #113/01
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
For a Leave to Introduce a Motion concerning a meeting with the Minister of Transportation with
respect to Hwy. 407.
CARRIED
Resolution #114/01
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the City of Pickering arrange a meeting with the Minister of Transportation concerning the final
location of the interchanges on Hwy 407 between Region Road 30 and Brock Road.
CARRIED
4. Councillor Johnson gave Notice of a Motion concerning the dumping of illegal fill at Hwy. 7 and
Sideline 34.
5. Councillor Pickles advised of the many events he attended this past weekend and requested that
the Altona West Community Association, the Durham Regional Police Association, the
Ajax/Pickering Italian Club and those involved in organizing the Terry Fox Run be recognized at
the Civic Awards event to be held in January, 2002.
6. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The Chief Administrative Officer requested and received the following names to participate
in the Civic Awards Selection Committee: Councillors McLean, Johnson, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs.
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b) The City Clerk requested and received direction concerning LACAC (Heritage Pickering).
This Committee will continue with the current membership and the issue of membership will
be addressed in the new year.
c) Councillor McLean advised of literature being received by residents concerning ORC land
sales. The Solicitor for the City is reviewing this matter.
d) Councillor Ryan advised that Phil McMullen wishes to speak at Council concerning Notion
Road.
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e) Councillor Ryan requested and received concurrence from Council that a table, at a cost of
$1,900.00, be booked for the TRCA 8th Annual Sauriol Dinner.
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f) Councillor Ryan commented on the concerns being raised by residents over the overlap of
events on Thursday evening with respect to the Candlelight Vigil and the Statutory Public
Information Meeting. He requested and received concurrence from Council that the
Statutory Meeting be moved to 8:00 p.m.
g) Councillor Johnson congratulated staff for their work arranging a Candlelight Service at the
Recreation Complex which took place on Friday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
h) Councillor Johnson advised that Cathy Montgomery of Green River spoke with him
regarding a watercourse being re-routed through properties in Green River due to the
construction ofHwy. 407.
i) Councillor Johnson further advised of a shed full of toxins at Hwy. 7 and Sideline 34 and
requested that this matter be investigated.
j) Councillor Johnson stated that concerns have been raised by a resident of Sideline 34 with
respect to 5 acres of property which they offered to purchase from ORC but now understand
that offers are being received by ORC from a real estate agent.
k) Councillor Johnson commented on culverts on the north side of Hwy. 7 and the lack of
shoulders for turning into driveways.
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(VIII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC-200l/01
That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on September 10, 2001, presents its
first report to Council and recommends:
1.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 20-01
NOTION ROAD LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY
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1. That Council receive the Addendum to Report PD 20-01 and replace the recommendations in
Report PD 20-01, dated May 4, 2001, by adoption of the following recommendations;
2. That Council receive, as background information, the Notion Road Land Use and Urban
Design Study, prepared by the Planning & Development Departments of the City of
Pickering and the Town of Ajax, with consulting assistance from the firms of Brook McIlroy
and iTrans Consulting Inc., dated May, 2001, and attached as Appendix I to Report Number
PD 20-01; as amended June, 2001 by the updated replacement pages contained in
Attachment # 1 to this Addendum Report;
3. That Council initiate an amendment to the Pickering Official Plan to implement the results of
the Notion Road Land Use and Urban Design Study, and request staff to hold a statutory
public meeting on October 18, 2001 to replace the "Study Area" designation on the west side
of Notion Road in Pickering with a "Mixed Employment" designation, and add new policies
to the Village East Neighbourhood, generally as set out on Appendix II to Report Number
PD 20-01;
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4. That Council initiate an amendment to Pickering Zoning By-law 3036 to implement the
results of the Notion Road Land Use and Urban Design Study, and request staff to hold a
statutory public meeting on October 18, 2001, to replace the various "Ml" zonings with an
appropriate "MC-mixed employment" zoning, generally as set out on Appendix III to Report
Number PD 20-01;
5. That Council adopt in principle, the Urban Design Guidelines for the Notion Road Area,
generally as set out on Appendix IV to Report Number PD 20-01, and request that staff
revise the guidelines as necessary to be consistent with the adopted official plan amendment,
reformat the Guidelines to fit the Compendium Document to the Official Plan, and bring the
final Development Guidelines to Council for adoption with the final official plan amendment
and zoning by-law by Spring 2002;
6. That Council adopt in principle, the Informational Revisions to the Pickering Official Plan,
generally as set out in Appendix V to Report Number PD 20-01, and request that staff refine
the Informational Revisions if necessary to be consistent with the adopted official plan
amendment, and bring the final Informational Revisions to Council with the final official
plan amendment and zoning by-law by Spring 2002;
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7. That Council adopt other implementation measures to improve the Notion Road Area, as set
out in Appendix VI to Report Number PD 20-01, including the following:
a) consideration during the annual budgeting process for contributions towards the future
urbanization of the north end of Notion Road; possible acquisition of blocks for walkway
purposes between Marshcourt Drive and Notion Road; special gateway pavement
treatments at intersections; planting street trees; burial of hydro wires; and a stormwater
pond adjacent to Duffins Creek;
b) supporting the establishment of a community/business improvement liaison group, for the
Notion Road Area; and
c) requesting the Town of Ajax to amend is noise by-law to permit action on complaints
from Pickering residents about noise originating in Ajax; and
8. That Council request the Clerk to forward a copy of Report Number PD 20-01 and the
Addendum to Report Number PD 20-01 and the related Council decision to the Clerk of the
Town of Ajax.
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2.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 32-01
ADJOURNMENT OF ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING ON
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/00
WOOD, CARROLL ET AL
PART OF LOT 28, RANGE 3, B.F.C.
(778 TO 790 KINGSTON ROAD. EAST OF WHITES ROAD)
1. That Council request the Solicitor for the City to make a motion that the Ontario Municipal
Board adjourn the hearing on the appeal of Hayes Line Properties Inc., under subsection
34(11) of the Planning Act. of the City of Pickering Council's refusal or neglect to make a
decision to amend the zoning by-law within 90 days of receipt of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 22/00, until a date no sooner than February 2002, as this matter is
premature for the reasons set out in this Report.
2. That the City Clerk forward this resolution and a copy of Planning & Development Report
PD 32-01 to the Ontario Municipal Board and to the applicant.
3.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 33-01
DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM CP-2001-01
MARINWOOD HOLDINGS LTD. (CANOE LANDING)
LOTS 15 TO 34, PART OF LOT 35, PLAN 355
(SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF BA YL Y STREET AND BEGLEY STREET)
1. That Pickering City Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft Plan of
Condominium CP-2001-01, submitted by Marinwood Holdings Ltd. (Canoe Landing), for
the establishment of condominium tenure on 60 townhouse units, on the lands being Lots 15
to 34, Part of Lot 35, Plan 355, City of Pickering, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions
listed in Appendix I to Report Number PD 33-01.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 34-01
ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 28/00
R. HALLIDAY AND R. HALLIDAY IN TRUST
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 2
(LANDS EAST OF VALLEY FARM ROAD, AT THE SOUTH
TERMINUS OF WILDWOOD CRESCENT)
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 28/00, submitted by Templeton-Lepek
Limited, on behalf of R. Halliday and R. Halliday in Trust, on lands being Part of Lot 20,
Concession 2, City of Pickering, to amend the zoning on the subject lands to permit the
establishment of seven detached dwellings on lots providing varying frontages ranging from
approximately 3.0 metres to 10 metres, and retaining the existing Palmer-Voss Heritage
House on an additional lot, be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit the establishment of
four detached dwellings on lots providing minimum lot frontages of 12 metres, and retaining
the existing Palmer-Voss Heritage House on an additional lot, subject to the conditions
outlined in Appendix I to Report Number PD 34-01, and further REVISED by deleting all
reference to 'pedestrian walkway purposes' in Section 2(a) and (b), subsection 6.
5. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 31-01
SHARE YOUR VISION FOR THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE
PREPARED BY THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE ADVISORY PANEL
1. That Report Number PD 31-01 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the
document entitled "Share Your Vision for the Oak Ridges Moraine ", dated August -
September 2001, be received for information.
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6.
CLERKS REPORT CL 33-01
APPOINTMENTS TO THE SITE PLAN COMMITTEE
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1. That Councillors McLean, Pickles and Ryan be appointed to the Site Plan Committee for a
term to expire on November 30~ 2002.
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Appendix II
Committee of the Whole Report
COW-2001l01
That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on September 10, 2001, presents
its twelfth report to Council and recommends:
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1.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 23-01
2001 FINAL TAX DUE DATE FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
& MULTI-RESIDENTIAL REALTY TAX CLASS
That Report CS 23-01 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning 2001 Final
Tax Due Date for Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Residential Realty Tax Class, be received for
information; and
1. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to issue the FINAL 2001
Tax Bills for commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties with a due date of
October 29th, 2001; and
2. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or
undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due date, in order to ensure the tax
billing process is completed; and
3. That the necessary By-law attached to this report be read three times and approved; and
4. That the appropriate staff ofthe City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto.
2. CLERKS REPORT CL 32-01
APPOINTMENTS TO OPERATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEES
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1. That Councillors Brenner, Holland and Johnson be appointed to the Finance Committee for a
term to expire on November 30, 2003.
2. That Councillors McLean, Pickles and Ryan be appointed to the Operations Committee for a
term to expire on November 30, 2003.
3. PROCLAMATIONS:
"FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY"
"BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH"
"CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH"
"PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK"
"INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY"
"WORLD TEACHERS' DAY"
"HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK"
"FALLS PREVENTION WEEK"
"NATIONAL WHITE RIBBON WEEK"
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
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"Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day" - September 9, 2001
"Breakfast for Leaming Month" - September 10 - October 8, 2001
"Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month" - October, 2001
"Public Library Week" - October 15-21,2001
"International Walk to School Day" - October 2,2001
"World Teachers' Day" - October 5, 2001
"Health and Safety Week" - October 15-19,2001
"Falls Prevention Week" - October 15-21, 2001
"National White Ribbon Week" - October 21-28,2001
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