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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson - Chairman
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn - General Manager
N. Carroll - Director of Planning
D. Kearns - Coordinator of Council Services
T. Melymuk - Deputy Director of Planning
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of January 12, 1997
(II) DELEGATIONS
1. Daniel Patterson, representing Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response
Team Inc. (OVERT), addressed the Committee explaining the function
and structure of OVERT and requesting an operating grant. He advised
that assistance will be requested from each municipality and the Region.
Service clubs will also be approached for support.
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(III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-014/D
ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBLY - TOWN OF PICKERING
PICKERING’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON AGRICULTURAL EASEMENTS
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Report 3/98, it is recommended that Council recommend to Regional
Council that in considering Regional Official Plan Amendment 96-014/D,
Regional Council at this time not impose a condition that requires the Ontario
Realty Corporation (ORC) to place an Agricultural Easement on Provincial lands
sold in the Agricultural Assembly and that the Region, Town and ORC enter into
further discussions concerning the potential use of Agricultural Easements on
Provincial lands.
Referred to staff for
consideration with the
Rural Area Study
2. HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATIONAL REVISIONS
TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
FILE NUMBER - B 3100
In Planning Report 2/98, it is recommended that “Informational Revision 2” to the
Pickering Official Plan, containing various housekeeping and technical revisions
to the explanatory text and maps for inclusion in Edition 1 of the Plan, as set out
in Appendix No. 1, be adopted.
Approved See Recommendation #1
3. MONITORING OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Report 1/98, it is recommended that Council receive Planning Report
No. 1/98 respecting the monitoring of Site Plan Approvals.
Approved See Recommendation #2
4. APPLICATION FROM WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB
TO USE BRUCE HANSCOMBE PARK FOR
THE PICKERING DRAGON BOAT RACE
FILE NUMBER - F 3320
In the Director of Parks and Facilities Report, PF 001/98, it is recommended that
the application from West Rouge Canoe Club to use Bruce Hanscombe Park on
June 13th and 14th, 1998 for the Pickering Dragon Boat Race be approved.
Approved See Recommendation #3
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5. 1998 REPAYMENT LIMIT FOR DEBT
AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
FILE NUMBER - C 1000
In the Director of Financial Services Report TR 04/98, it is recommended that the
letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs advising municipalities of the Debt
Repayment Limit for Financial Obligations be received.
Approved See Recommendation #4
6. CONFIRMATION OF FIDELITY INSURANCE FOR 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 1100
In the Director of Financial Services Report TR 05/98, it is recommended that this
report regarding Fidelity Insurance for 1998 be received..
Approved See Recommendation #5
7. 1998 BUDGETS - STATUS REPORT
FILE NUMBER - C2200
In the Director of Financial Services Report TR 03/98, it is recommended that the
1998 Budgets - Status Report be received for information.
Approved See Recommendation #6
8. GRANT TO FRENCHMAN’S BAY FESTIVAL ‘98
FILE NUMBER - C 2440
In Clerk’s Report CL 4/98, it is recommended that a grant be made to the
Frenchman’s Bay Festival ‘98 to offset expenses during its Festival to be held on
June 13 and 14, 1998.
Approved See Recommendation #7
9. APPOINTMENT OF A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW
AT 1865 GLENANNA ROAD
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
In Clerk’s Report CL 2/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one
person to enforce the Parking By-law at 1865 Glenanna Road, be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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10. APPOINTMENT OF A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW
AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN PICKERING
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
In Clerk’s Report CL 3/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one
person to enforce the Parking By-law at 925 Bayly Street, 1210 and 1235 Radom
Street, 1360 Glenanna Road, 1310 Fieldlight Boulevard, 1958 and 1975 Rosefield
Road, 580 Eyer Drive, 1915 Denmar Road and 1400 The Esplanade, be forwarded
to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
11.. “HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
“HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998
Approved See Recommendation #8
(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Pickles advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming
forward concerning an advertisement being placed in the News Advertiser
for applications for membership on the Heritage Pickering Committee
(LACAC).
2. Councillor Holland advised and commented on the response received from
Mr. Gilchrist concerning the Resolution passed by Council on January
19th, regarding downloading.
3. Councillor Ryan advised that correspondence has been received from the
Waterfront 2001 Task Force concerning Stormwater Control and further
information is forthcoming.
4. Councillor Brenner advised that notification has been received concerning
upgrading at Rosebank Road and Kingston Road. He commented on the
improvements scheduled for Rosebank Road North and requested that the
community be addressed concerning this matter.
5. Councillor Brenner advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming
forward concerning making it mandatory for each residential unit within
Pickering to have Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors. He advised
that a meeting was held with Lymbird Lumber and an agreement was
reached that detectors would be available to the residents at a reduced rate.
6. Councillor Brenner advised that Notices of Motion would be coming
forward concerning an Environmental Assessment and a request that the
Atomic Energy Control Board also request an Environmental Assessment
of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. He also advised that the
Town of Ajax will be considering our Motion for an Environmental
Assessment.
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7. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a. The General Manager requested that Council meet with the
Director of Parks and Facilities next week to discuss the status
concerning two parks.
b. The General Manager updated the Committee concerning the
tractor trailer incident last week in Claremont.
c. The General Manager advised Committee regarding an accident
involving a Transit bus.
d. Councillor Dickerson reviewed with Committee the construction
costs on Bonita Ave.
Approved See Recommendation #9
e. Councillor Johnson advised Committee of the initiative by the
northern area churches to have a food bank and youth centre in the
old school house in Brougham.
(V) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
DATED________________________ CLERK_________________________
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 26, 1998,
presents its second report to Council and recommends:
1. HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATIONAL REVISIONS
TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
FILE NUMBER - B 3100
That “Informational Revision 2” to the Pickering Official Plan, containing
various housekeeping and technical revisions to the explanatory text and
maps for inclusion in Edition 1 of the Plan, as set out in Appendix No. 1,
be adopted.
2. MONITORING OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
That Council receive Planning Report No. 1/98 respecting the monitoring
of Site Plan Approval.
3. APPLICATION FROM WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB
TO USE BRUCE HANSCOMBE PARK FOR
THE PICKERING DRAGON BOAT RACE
FILE NUMBER - F 3320
That the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to use the Bruce
Hanscombe Park for the staging area for the Dragon Boat Race on June
13th and 14th, 1998 be approved.
4. 1998 REPAYMENT LIMIT FOR DEBT
AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
FILE NUMBER - C 1000
That the Director of Financial Services Report TR 04/98, pertaining to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs advising municipalities of the Debt
Repayment Limit for Financial Obligations, be received.
5. CONFIRMATION OF FIDELITY INSURANCE FOR 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 1100
That the Director of Financial Services Report TR 05/98, pertaining to the
fidelity insurance coverage afforded the Town, be received.
6. 1998 BUDGETS - STATUS REPORT
FILE NUMBER - C2200
(1) That Part A of 1998 of the Budget Status as set out in the Report of
the Director of Financial Services TR 3/98 be received for
information; and
(2) that capital expenditures for computer hardware and software to be
undertaken by the Information Systems Division, not exceeding
$236,000 for the period January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998, be
approved.
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7. GRANT TO FRENCHMAN’S BAY FESTIVAL ‘98
FILE NUMBER - C 2440
That a grant in the amount of $1,000 be made to the Frenchman’s Bay
Festival ‘98 to offset general expenses during its Festival to be held on
June 13 and 14, 1998.
8. “HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
“HEART AND STROKE MONTH” - FEBRUARY, 1998
9. URBANIZATION OF BONITA AVENUE
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
That the memorandum of the Director of Public Works dated January 16,
1998 regarding the urbanization of Bonita Avenue be received; and
That the Director of Public Works be authorized to undertake road works
on Bonita Avenue from the east limit of Draft Plans 18T-95001 and 18T-
94022 to Appleview Road at a cost not to exceed $102,000.