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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1997 - 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto - Chairman
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn - General Manager
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
P. Wyger - Town Solicitor
N. Carroll - Director of Planning
(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 14, 1997.
(II) DELEGATIONS
1. Larraine Roulston, representing the Waste Reduction Committee, announced that
this week is the third annual National Composting Awareness Week. There are
some composting displays in the Civic Complex and other events will be held to
raise awareness of composting. The schools have shown an interest in
composting and the Committee wants to now look to the business community to
be a leader in this area. She stated that some different types of compost could be
used on municipal property as a test.
2. Kip Van Kempen, 52 Buggy Lane, Ajax, challenged Councillor Senis to a debate
on Cable TV about her statement at the Council Meeting of April 21st that the
article in the Durham Sun regarding her involvement in the Durham Recycling
plant contained inaccuracies.
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(III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18/96
ONTARIO HYDRO (904241 ONTARIO INC.-PICKERING PLAYING FIELDS)
PART OF LOTS 19 AND 20, CONCESSION 1
(NORTH SIDE OF BAYLY STREET, WEST OF SALK ROAD,
WITHIN THE ONTARIO HYDRO CORRIDOR)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Recommendation Report 8/97, it is recommended that Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 18/96, submitted by Ontario Hydro (904241 Ontario
Inc. - Pickering Playing Fields), on lands being Part of Lots 19 and 20,
Concession 1, Town of Pickering, to recognize the existing commercial-
recreational uses currently operating on the subject property as a permanent use,
and also to permit the establishment of a golf practice facility (driving range) on
the north portion of the subject property as a permanent use, be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions identified in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report
No. 8/97.
Approved See Recommendation #1
2. PROPOSED NEW MUNICIPAL ACT
FILE NUMBER -A 2310.26
In Interdepartmental Development Team Report 2/97, it is recommended that
Council endorse IDT Report 2/97 as its preliminary comments on the proposed
new Municipal Act, and forward the report to the Honourable Al Leach, Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario.
Approved See Recommendation #2
3. “NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY” - JUNE 21ST
“TOURETTE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH” - JUNE 1997
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
“NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY” - JUNE 21ST
“TOURETTE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH” - JUNE 1997
Approved See Recommendation #3
4. PART LOT CONTROL
IN PLAN 40M-1753
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 72/97, it is recommended that the draft by-law to
exempt Block 67, Plan 40M-1753 from part lot control be enacted.
By-law forwarded to Council
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(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mayor Arthurs reported that the Provincial Government will be making
considerable amendments to the Development Charges Act as a result of
extensive negotiations with municipal groups and the UDI.
2. Councillor Senis reported on the tree planting program at Frenchman’s Bay that
occurred on April 26th in co-operation with the MTRCA. She will be proposing a
Notice of Motion, seconded by Councillor Brenner, that staff work with the
MTRCA on developing regulations to restrict dumping and trespassing on
sensitive lands such as those around Frenchman’s Bay.
3. Councillor Senis reported that the Region flushed water from a property on
Vistula Drive on the weekend which ultimately caused silt to flow into
Frenchman’s Bay.
4. Councillor Senis reported that she is involved in the Salvation Army’s Red Shield
Appeal and they are still looking for volunteers.
5. Councillor Dickerson reported that he represented the Town at the Bureau of
Excellence Awards held on April 25th and he representing the Town and the
Region on the HMSC Ville de Quebec.
6. Councillor Johnson reported that he too attended the Bureau of Excellence
Awards held on April 25th.
7. Councillor Johnson wished John Aker, Chair of the Regional Works Committee, a
speedy recovery from his illness and announced that Bill Beddall had passed
away.
8. Councillor Johnson reported that there will be several events in Claremont this
weekend to raise awareness of osteoporosis.
9. Councillor Pistritto reported that he attended the MTRCA planting on Saturday,
April 26th and enjoyed watching families participate in this event.
10. Councillor Pistritto congratulated the Town of Ajax for receiving the ISO Award
at the Bureau of Excellence dinner on Friday, April 25th.
11. The following matters were considered prior to the regular Executive Committee
Meeting:
a) The General Manager reported that his attendance at the seminar held at
the Police College in Aylmer last week on community policing was very
informative.
b) The General Manager distributed a memo from the Town Clerk dated
April 28, 1997 advising that a Federal election has been called for June
2nd and asking if Council wanted to cancel or change the format for the
Council Meeting to be held that night. Council asked that the agenda for
that meeting be as light as possible.
c) The General Manager distributed a memo from the Director of Public
Works (Acting) on the status of the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works
Program.
d) The General Manager distributed a memo from the Director of Public
Works (Acting) on the status of the Storm Sewer Inventory.
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e) The General Manager distributed a memo from the Director of Planning
on the status of the Pickering Waterfront Trail.
f) The General Manager distributed a letter from N. Jane Pepino of the law
firm of Aird and Berlis respecting the decision of the Region of Durham
with respect to the Super Blue Box Recycling Corporation.
g) The General Manager distributed a copy of a memo from the Continuous
Improvement Committee to be distributed to the outside workers soliciting
their suggestions for improving performance.
h) The General Manager reported that the subsidy for a small expansion to
the Works Centre has been approved and Council asked for further
information on this matter prior to entering into a contract with an
architect to proceed with this project.
(V) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
DATED __________________________ CLERK _________________________
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on April 28, 1997, presents
its seventh report to Council and recommends:
1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18/96
ONTARIO HYDRO (904241 ONTARIO INC.-PICKERING PLAYING FIELDS)
PART OF LOTS 19 AND 20, CONCESSION 1
(NORTH SIDE OF BAYLY STREET, WEST OF SALK ROAD,
WITHIN THE ONTARIO HYDRO CORRIDOR)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/96, submitted by Ontario
Hydro (904241 Ontario Inc. - Pickering Playing Fields, to recognize the existing
commercial-recreational uses currently operating on the subject property as a
permanent use, and also to permit the establishment of a golf practice facility
(driving range) on the north portion of the subject property as a permanent use, be
APPROVED, subject to the conditions identified in Appendix No. I to
Recommendation Report No. 8/97.
2. PROPOSED NEW MUNICIPAL ACT
FILE NUMBER -A 2310.26
That Council endorse IDT Report 2/97 as its preliminary comments on the
proposed new Municipal Act, and forward the report to the Honourable Al Leach,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario.
3. “NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY” - JUNE 21ST
“TOURETTE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH” - JUNE 1997
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
“NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY” - JUNE 21ST
“TOURETTE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH” - JUNE 1997