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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03FEB09 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY FEBRUARY 9, 1998 - 7:40 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson D. Pickles D. Ryan - Chairman ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn - General Manager N. Carroll - Director of Planning D. Kearns - Coordinator of Council Services G.A. Paterson - Director of Financial Services B. Taylor - Town Clerk L. Taylor - Manager, Current Operations Division (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 26, 1997 (II) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION Z20/97 J. & F. WASTE SYSTEMS INC. 57 NOTION ROAD - TOWN OF AJAX FILE NUMBER - B 1000 In Planning Report 5/98, it is recommended that Council recommend to the Town of Ajax that any approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z20/97 to allow a multi-material recovery/transfer facility at 57 Notion Road in Ajax should include certain conditions. Approved opposition to See Recommendation #1 Ajax Application 220/97 11 Terrence White, 1547 Marshcourt Dr., representing the Brock East Community, advised that they are in opposition to this application and questioned Pickering’s future plans for the area. He stated that the concerns of the community with respect to this application are the environmental impact on Duffins Creek, increased traffic, noise and air pollution. This is a poor location for this type of facility which will have a negative impact on the property values. David Lawson, 111 Cedarcrest Road, Bowmanville, representing Anglers across the Region stated that this type of facility should not be allowed in such close proximity to Duffins Creek due to environmental concerns. He questioned the fencing that will be erected around the facility, who will clean up the debris and what type of recyclables are being considered? He requested that the applicant find an alternate location. Mildred Elliott, Ashford Drive advised that her property which backs onto Pickering Parkway cannot be enjoyed in the summer due to the heavy traffic. This facility would create increased traffic and increased danger for children. Presently the speed with which trucks travel is not regulated. John Hall, Stouffville stated that he concurs with the previous speakers and does not feel that this facility should be located in this area. He questioned what is meant by residual waste. Mark Noskiewicz, representing Silwell Developments advised that they are the owners of the property directly across from the subject lands and that this application will have a negative impact on the plans for their property. A representative of the owner of 1865 Kingston Road commented on the environmental impact this facility would have on Duffins Creek, the noise impact on the community and the economic impact on the residents. 2. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-3/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 15/97 SHERIDAN CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 15/97 - OPA 97-3/P In Planning Recommendation Report 1/98, it is recommended that Official Plan Amendment Application 97-003/P submitted by Sheridan Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac Ltd.. be Closed and that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/97 to allow commercial development including a food store be Approved as amended. Defer to completion of Kingston Road Study 3. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-2/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 10/97 KAITLIN HOMES LTD. PART OF LOT 33, CONCESSION 1 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 10/97 - OPA 97-2/P In Planning Recommendation Report 2/98, it is recommended that Official Plan Amendment Application 97-002/P submitted by Kaitlin Homes Ltd. be CLOSED and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/97, be APPROVED AS REVISED. 12 Approved See Recommendation #2 13 . Heather Guscott, 298 Senator Street, representing the Altona West Community Assoc. advised that the residents are satisfied that most concerns raised have been addressed by the Kaitlin Group but issues of underground parking, fencing and vehicle turnaround still need to be looked at. Kelvin Whalen, representing the Applicant, advised that they concur with the staff recommendation and thanked staff and the community association for their continued assistance. 4. TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG COUNCIL-ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN (NOVEMBER, 1997) - REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Report 4/98, it is recommended that Council advise the Region of Durham and the Township of Scugog that the Town of Pickering has no comments on the Township of Scugog Council adopted Official Plan. Approved See Recommendation #3 5. GRANTS POLICY FILE NUMBER - C 2163 In the Director of Financial Services Report TR 06/98, it is recommended that the Director of Finance be authorized to review the present processes and procedures for providing grants to organizations and individuals. Referred to Staff for two weeks 6. DE-REGISTRATION OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 11/98, it is recommended that this report be submitted to Council for information purposes. Approved See Recommendation #4 7. REDUCED LOAD PERIOD FILE NUMBER - E 4000 In Public Works Report PW 5/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to designate highways under the jurisdiction of the Town to which a reduced load period applies and to repeal By-law 4929/97, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 14 8. ROAD DEDICATION BLOCK 36, PLAN 40M-1877 PICKERING (ROUGE FOREST CRESCENT) FILE NUMBER - E 4000 In Legal Services Report L 10/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to dedicate Block 36, Plan 40M-1877, Pickering (Rouge Forest Crescent) as public highway, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 9. TOWN OF PICKERING WELLNESS CLINIC PARTNERSHIP FILE NUMBER - C 4300 In Culture and Recreation Report CR 02/98, it is recommended that Council authorize staff to initiate a Request for Proposal for the construction and lease of space for a Wellness Clinic at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Approved See Recommendation #5 10. 1998 ANIMAL CONTROL BUDGET FILE NUMBER - F.2300.15 In Clerk’s Report CL 6/98, it is recommended that the 1998 Animal Control budget estimates as recommended by the Pickering, Ajax and Whitby Joint Animal Control Committee at its meeting of January 28, 1998 be approved. Approved See Recommendation #6 11. “CHILD POVERTY ACTION DAY” - APRIL 21, 1998 “KINSMEN DAY” - FEBRUARY 20, 1998 “KINSMEN/KINETTE WEEK” - FEBRUARY 15 - 21, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: “CHILD POVERTY ACTION DAY” - APRIL 21, 1998 “KINSMEN DAY” - FEBRUARY 20, 1998 “KINSMEN/KINETTE WEEK” - FEBRUARY 15 - 21, 1998 Approved See Recommendation #7 15 12. EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFIT INSURANCE FILE NUMBER - A 4000 In the Director of Financial Services and the Director of Human Resources Report TR 07/98, it is recommended that the firm of William M. Mercer Limited be instructed to renew the Group Health and Dental Plans for the Town of Pickering with the present carrier, Liberty Health and to renew coverages with Maritime Life and UNUM Canada for Group Life/Long Term Disability and Group Accidental Death and Disability for the period ending December 31, 1998. Approved See Recommendation #8 Councillor Ryan relinquished the Chair as his wife works for one of the potential bidders (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1 Councillor Brenner commented on the responses received from Premier Harris and Mr. Gilchrist concerning realignment of Provincial Services. 2. Councillor Brenner commented on the request by Ontario Hydro Nuclear requesting a renewal of their licence for a two year period. He also advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion next week requesting that the Atomic Energy Control Board consider a maximum one year relicencing. 3. Councillor Brenner commented on the newspaper article outlining Ajax’s response to Pickering’s 1997 Election Referendum Question concerning an Environmental Assessment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. 4. Councillor Dickerson suggested that a six or nine month licence be considered by the Atomic Energy Control Board for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. 5. Councillor Johnson advised that the Claremont Winter Carnival will be held this weekend. 6. Councillor Holland commented on the response received from the Province concerning downloading. 7. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. The General Manager requested and received Council’s approval of a request from the new social committee to hold a golf day on June 11th. b. The General Manager advised that the Director of Finance would be meeting with Council to discuss the Provincial Downloading figures which would be affecting Pickering. Information was distributed concerning this matter. c. Councillor Dickerson advised that new avenues for generating revenue must be considered, possibly joint venture projects. 16 d. Councillor Holland commented on the need to ensure that facilities have been reserved for the Millennium events being organized by the Town. He also suggested that consideration be given to increasing the rental fee for the facilities for the Millennium. e. Councillor Holland requested that consideration be given to extending the membership pass to the Recreation Complex from an Individual Pass to a Family Pass. f. Councillor Johnson commented on Councillor Dickerson’s comments concerning revenue generating avenues. (V) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. DATED________________________ CLERK_________________________ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 9, 1998, presents its third report to Council and recommends: 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION Z20/97 J. & F. WASTE SYSTEMS INC. 57 NOTION ROAD - TOWN OF AJAX FILE NUMBER - B 1000 1.0 That Council recommend to the Town of Ajax that the Town of Pickering oppose Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z20/97 to allow a multi-material recovery/transfer facility at 57 Notion Road in Ajax; 2.0 That Council recommend to the Town of Ajax that, through their recently initiated official plan review process, consideration be given to reviewing the type of industrial development for the lands in Ajax east of Notion Road in order to establish a long-term vision for the area that is more compatible with residential uses. 2. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-2/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 10/97 KAITLIN HOMES LTD. PART OF LOT 33, CONCESSION 1 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 10/97 - OPA 97-2/P 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application 97-002/P, submitted by Kaitlin Homes Ltd., be CLOSED, in light of Modification #93 to the Pickering Official Plan which was approved by Region of Durham Council on September 24, 1997, and limits the maximum residential density on the subject lands to 63 units per net hectare; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/97, submitted by Kaitlin Homes Ltd. be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit the development of 71 additional residential units on the easterly portion of the subject property for a total of 138 residential units, and require a minimum of 940 square metres of retail commercial space, on lands being Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 2/98; and 3. That Staff be directed to continue the process of consultation with the surrounding neighbourhood by involving the participation of a neighbourhood working group, comprising members of the Altona West Community Association executive and area residents, in the Town’s Site Plan Review process relating to the review of a site plan application for which the landowner must receive approval, prior to the issuance of building permits for the proposed development. 2 3 TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG COUNCIL-ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN (NOVEMBER, 1997) - REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Council advise the Region of Durham and the Township of Scugog that the Town of Pickering has no comments on the Township of Scugog Council adopted Official Plan. 4. DE-REGISTRATION OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Legal Report L 011/98 be submitted to Council for information purposes. 5. TOWN OF PICKERING WELLNESS CLINIC PARTNERSHIP FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That staff be authorized to initiate a Request for Proposal for the construction and lease of space for a Wellness Clinic at the Pickering Recreation Complex. 6. 1998 ANIMAL CONTROL BUDGET FILE NUMBER - F.2300.15 That the 1998 Animal Control budget estimates as recommended by the Pickering, Ajax and Whitby Joint Animal Control Committee at its meeting of January 28, 1998 be approved. 7. “CHILD POVERTY ACTION DAY” - APRIL 21, 1998 “KINSMEN DAY” - FEBRUARY 20, 1998 “KINSMEN/KINETTE WEEK” - FEBRUARY 15 - 21, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: “CHILD POVERTY ACTION DAY” - APRIL 21, 1998 “KINSMEN DAY” - FEBRUARY 20, 1998 “KINSMEN/KINETTE WEEK” - FEBRUARY 15 - 21, 1998 8. EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFIT INSURANCE FILE NUMBER - A 4000 1. That the firm of William M. Mercer Limited be instructed to renew the Group Health and Dental Plans for the Town of Pickering with the present carrier, Liberty Health, at a renewal premium of $651,000.00, plus 8 per cent Provincial Sales Tax of approximately $52,000, for the period March 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998, inclusive. Other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged; and 2. That the firm of William M. Mercer Limited be instructed to renew coverages with Maritime Life and UNUM Canada for Group Life/Long Term Disability and Group Accidental Death and Disability for the period ending December 31, 1998; and 3 3. That staff of Human Resources and the Finance Department be instructed to explore cost effective measures that will assist in reducing the costs for such coverages; and 4. That the appropriate staff of the Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto.