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Home My WebLink About07APR27 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 27, 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 S. Cameron - Chief Executive Officer, Library T. Melymuk - Executive Coordinator G.A. Paterson - Director of Finance S. Reynolds - Director of Culture & Recreation C. Rose - Manager, Policy Division B. Taylor - Town Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 14, 1997 (II) DELEGATION 1. Daniel Young, representing the First Claremont Scouts, displayed the various badges that are available to Scouts to earn and presented Councillor Holland with a badge in appreciation for him giving this Scout Troop a tour of the Council Chambers. 32 (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1/98 UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA NORTH PART OF LOT 31, CONCESSION 2 SOUTH PART OF LOT 31, CONCESSION 3 (CHERRYWOOD UNITED CHURCH AND CHURCH HALL) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 -A 1/98 In Planning Recommendation Report 12/98, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/98, submitted by the United Church of Canada to allow residential development on lands being Lot 31, Concession 2, and Part of Lot 31, Concession 3, be APPROVED. Approved See Recommendation #1 Don Harvey, 1651 Amberlea Road, stated that he wishes to purchase the former Cherrywood United Church for residential purposes and noted that the south property will require various encroachment agreements. 2. PICKERING RURAL STUDY FILE NUMBER -B 1000 In Planning Report 9-98, it is recommended that Council receive the “Pickering Rural Study: Final Report” dated April, 1998, provided as Appendix No. 1 to Planning Report 8/98, in fulfillment of policy 3.20 of the Pickering Official Plan which identifies a Rural Study Area on the west side of the West Duffins Creek. Approved See Recommendation #2 3. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO PARKING BY-LAW STANDARDS FOR PHYSICALLY-CHALLENGED PERSONS FILE NUMBER - D 2200 In Planning Report 8-98, it is recommended that Council approve the proposed changes to the municipal by-law respecting the provision of parking spaces for physically-challenged persons as outlined in the draft amending by-law. By-law forwarded to Council 4. REGULATORY PARKING BY-LAW PORTION OF MAJOR OAKS ROAD BY THE ENTRANCE TO MAJOR OAKS PARK FILE NUMBER - E 4000 In Legal Services Report L 40/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to amend Schedule B to By-law 2359/87 regulating parking restrictions and prohibitions on certain highways, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 33 5. USE OF THE PART LOT CONTROL PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT FILE NUMBER - D 2310 In Legal Services Report L 50/98, it is recommended that staff be directed to advise Dixie Woods Estates that the creation of the four additional units must be processed through the Region of Durham by land severance application and not through Part Lot Control and not by way of a plan of subdivision. Approved See Recommendation #3 6. WESTERN LIBRARY AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL COMMUNITY FACILITY FILE NUMBER - A 2150.11 In the General Manager’s Report GM 03/98, it is recommended that Council decide on a course of action with respect to the proposed Western Library and Multi-Functional Community Facility. Deferred to the Council Meeting of May 19, 1998 7. LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH” - JUNE, 1998 “DAY OF MOURNING” - APRIL 28, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: “LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH” - JUNE, 1998 “DAY OF MOURNING” - APRIL 28, 1998 Approved See Recommendation #4 (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. The Committee considered Legal Services Report L 51/98 regarding a proposed Development Agreement with OPB Realty (Pickering Centre) Inc. and authorized the draft by-law to be forwarded to Council for enactment. 2. Councillor Dickerson requested a report on the cost savings that could be achieved if ink cartridges were recycled and reused. 3. Councillor Dickerson thanked all residents and staff that were involved in the planting of shrubs and the cleanup project. 4. Councillor Brenner asked if the Treasury Department would be open to a later time on tax due dates. 5. Councillor Holland thanked those who participated in the planning and cleanup project on April 25th and noted that nominations for Community Pride Awards should be advertised in the Community Page. 6. Mayor Arthurs thanked the Fairport Beach Community Association, the Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club and the many other groups that were involved in the general cleanup of the Town on April 25th. 34 7. Councillor Dickerson introduced a Notice of Motion regarding notification of nuclear emergencies. 8. Prior to the regular meeting, Mayor Arthurs reported that he was not involved in the drafting of a proposal respecting the Greater Toronto Services Board as reported in the Toronto Star. (V) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. DATED________________________ CLERK_________________________ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on April 27, 1998, presents its seventh report to Council and recommends: 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1/98 UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA NORTH PART OF LOT 31, CONCESSION 2 SOUTH PART OF LOT 31, CONCESSION 3 (CHERRYWOOD UNITED CHURCH AND CHURCH HALL) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 -A 1/98 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/98 on behalf of the United Church of Canada, to allow residential development on the subject lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, and Part of Lot 31, Concession 3, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED, as revised, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. I to Planning Department Recommendation Report Number 12-98. 2. PICKERING RURAL STUDY FILE NUMBER -B 1000 That Town Council receive the “Pickering Rural Study: Final Report” dated April 1998, provided as Appendix No. I to Planning Report 8/98, in fulfillment of policy 3.20 of the Pickering Official Plan which identifies a Rural Study Area on the west side of the West Duffins Creek, and indicates Council shall eliminate the Study Area boundary upon completion of a Rural Study; and That Town Council concur with the conclusions of the “Pickering Rural Study: Final Report” dated April 1998, that no changes be made to the urban/rural boundary as currently identified in the Durham Official Plan and the Pickering Official Plan, and that minor additions be made to the ecological system boundary identified in the Pickering Official Plan; and That Town Council direct staff to initiate an appropriate Amendment to the Pickering Official Plan to remove the Rural Study Area west of the West Duffin Creek identified on Schedule I-Land Use Structure, delete policy 3.20, and expand the “Open Space System-Natural Areas” on Schedule I to reflect updated information regarding existing natural features. 3. USE OF THE PART LOT CONTROL PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT FILE NUMBER - D 2310 That Legal Services Report L 50/98 regarding the use of the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act be received; and That staff be directed to advise Dixie Woods Estates that the creation of the four additional units must be processed through Part Lot Control and not by land severance application and not by way of a plan of subdivision. 2 4. LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH” - JUNE, 1998 “DAY OF MOURNING” - APRIL 28, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: “LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH” - JUNE, 1998 “DAY OF MOURNING” - APRIL 28, 1998