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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14OCT26 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson D. Pickles - Chairman D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T.J. Quinn - General Manager E. Buntsma - Director of Parks and Facilities N. Carroll - Director of Planning G. Paterson - Director of Finance L. Taylor - Manager, Current Operations Division B. Taylor - Town Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 13, 1998. (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Lorraine Raulston, representing the Waste Reduction Committee, thanked Council for proclaiming November 2-8, 1998 as Waste Reduction Week. She gave an overview of the events that would be held during this week and Bob Bailey of the Waste Reduction Committee of the Town of Ajax challenged the Town to have less residential waste to landfill during this week. 65 (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6/98 LAFONTAINE LODGE LIMITED PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1 (VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTRE - 1955 VALLEY FARM ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Recommendation Report #25-98, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/98, submitted by Lafontaine Lodge Limited on lands being Part of 20, Concession 1, to change the zoning on the subject lands from “A” - Rural Agricultural Zone and “R3” - Residential Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to an appropriate site-specific zoning which recognizes the existing seniors retirement and nursing home facility, with ancillary office and support facilities on the subject lands, and which permits the establishment of a new, 200-unit, five-storey building, stepped down to two storeys adjacent to Valley Farm Road, to be used as an expansion of the existing seniors retirement and nursing home use be APPROVED. Approved See Recommendation #1 Cameron Linton, 1525 Fieldlight Boulevard, requested Council to amend the application to provide a building of up to 120 units and be only three stories in height. Such an amendment would bring the proposed building into character with the neighbourhood. He stated that he does not object to the application but does not support the size of the development as it is currently proposed. He thanked Mr. Lafontaine for making some concessions and Councillor Pickles for working with the community. He felt that the proposed development would not be in conformity with the vision set out in the Pickering Official Plan and that a smaller building would produce a similar profit margin. He noted that he did not get a response from the Planning Department on his previous submission but he did get a copy of the Traffic Report that was undertaken for this application. He urged the Council to work with the applicant on a mutually agreeable development. Patti Padnick stated that she has had the pleasure of working at Orchard Villa and has just graduated from Durham College in the nursing program and hopes to continue working at Orchard Villa. She supports the application because it will provide jobs and the building will be well maintained. Herb Sticker, 1955 Valley Farm Road, stated that he supports the application because it is not too dense and noted that there are very few institutions where a nursing home and retirement home are together. Suzanne Blake, representing the Parish Nursing Team, stated that a unit to house cognitive care patients is needed in the Town of Pickering. Advocacy for debilitated seniors is needed because they cannot speak for themselves. Peter Gregor, representing Community Life Care, stated that his organization operates 20 retirements centres throughout Ontario. He gave an overview of the Village Retirement Centre operations and asked that Council approve the application. Monty Miller, 1966 Valley Farm Road, stated that he agrees with the comments made by Cameron Linton and noted that the application does not provide for extended care. 66 June Lister, 1970 Liverpool Road, stated that her mother is a resident at Orchard Villa. The proposal provides housing for those seniors who can look after themselves and will enhance the community. Mary Grant, 1880 Valley Farm Road, stated that her mother is a resident at Orchard Villa and receives good care. This application would be an asset to the community. Dot Mahon, Union Representative, stated that she has worked for Lafontaine for 30 years and noted that there have been two expansions to Orchard Villa which have enhanced their operation. The wider community will benefit from this application and noted that noise and traffic will not be generated by this development. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/98 R. STROUD ET AL BLOCK S, PLAN M-15 PART OF LOT 29, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (NORTHEAST CORNER OF STEEPLE HILL AND KINGSTON ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Recommendation Report #7-98, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/98, submitted by R. Stroud, et al to allow development of a retail/commercial shopping centre on lands at the northeast corner of Steeple Hill Road and Kingston Road known as Part of Lot 29, Range 3, B.F.C., be APPROVED AS REVISED to require two storeys of useable floor space for Building “B” and Building “D”, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. 1 to Recommendation Report 7-98. Lost as amended See Recommendation #2 Ronald Richards, representing the applicant, stated that he supports the Planning Report with some exceptions. The applicant has met with the area residents to resolve the outstanding concerns. He asked that staff look into the issue of shared funding for the proposed traffic signal at Steeple Hill and Kingston Road. He supports the deletion of a second story on Buildings “B” and “D”. He stated that he has submitted a Market Study that proves that a food market at this location could be supported and asked that a further cumulative study be deleted. Rick Coburn, representing Michaelangelo’s Food Market, stated that his client is pursuing a rezoning application to permit a food market at 1800 Kingston Road. Tony Rapos, 580 Rainy Day Drive, stated that he would not support a mall on the subject lands but this application is acceptable. He stated that he is disappointed that this meeting is being held on the same evening that the School Board is conducting a meeting with respect to the closing of Woodlands Public School. Ross Arnott, 576 Rainy Day Drive, asked if Building “D” could be designated as a “non-food” outlet. 67 Michelle Broad, 572 Rainy Day Drive, stated that she is concerned that there may be a traffic problem where the driveway from the plaza comes onto Steeple Hill. Dave Kraehlina, 534 Lightfoot Place, stated that he is concerned that the entrance into the subject lands is on a corner and is lined up with the driveway to the Payless store. 3. PARKING BY-LAW - PORTION OF SANDY BEACH ROAD NORTH OF BAYLY STREET (REGIONAL ROAD 22) FILE NUMBER - E 4000 In Public Works Report PW 21/98, 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. Tabled 4. REPAIRS TO OVERHEAD DOORS - WORK CENTRE TRANSIT BAYS, GARAGE AND CIVIC COMPLEX FILE NUMBER - F 2200 In the Director of Parks and Facilities’ Report PF 09-98, it is recommended that the transfer of funds from account 2315-6181 to 2315- 6178 and 2124-6178 for the purpose of repairing the overhead doors at the Works Centre and Civic Complex be approved. Approved See Recommendation #3 5. EAST SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE PLAN FOR PHASING AND FINANCING FOR RENOVATIONS AND ADDITION FILE NUMBER - F 2100 In the Director of Parks and Facilities’ Report PF 10-98, it is recommended that a plan for phasing and financing for renovations and addition to East Shore Community Centre be received. Approved See Recommendation #4 6. FINANCING OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - VEHICLES FILE NUMBER - C 1000 In the Director of Finance and Treasurer’s Report FIN 24-98, it is recommended that the General Manager and Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to execute the necessary agreements to permanently finance, through the entering into lease arrangements, the acquisition of any or all vehicles contained in the 1998 Capital Budget. Approved See Recommendation #5 68 7. TRANSFER OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT PART LOT 6, PLAN 282, (PART 1, PLAN 40R-18291); AND PART LOT 6, PLAN 282, (PART 6, PLAN 40R-18274) FILE NUMBER - D 3310 In Legal Services Report L 90/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement from Tomasino and June Levato and Marshall Homes to the Town over that part of Lot 6, Plan 282, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 8. WINTERFEST FILE NUMBER - A 2110 In Clerk’s Report CL 43/98, it is recommended that the Director of Finance be instructed to set up a separate “Winterfest” account to receive monies raised in connection with the Winterfest celebrations. Approved See Recommendation #6 9. TENDER FOR RADOM STREET REPAIRS TENDER NO. T-7-98 FILE NUMBER - C 4300 In Clerk’s Report CL 44/98, it is recommended that Tender No. T-7-98, submitted by Harnden and King Construction in the amount of $65,157.84, be accepted. Approved See Recommendation #7 10. TENDER FOR STORM SEWER INSTALLATION AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, WIXON STREET, CLAREMONT FILE NUMBER - C 4300 In Clerk’s Report CL 42/98, it is recommended that Tender No. T-6-98, submitted by Bishop Construction Limited in the amount of $202,993.98, be accepted Approved See Recommendation #8 11. APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ENFORCE PARKING BY-LAW AT 726 KINGSTON ROAD FILE NUMBER - A 1900 In Clerk’s Report CL 41/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 726 Kingston Road, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 69 12. “WASTE REDUCTION WEEK” - NOVEMBER 2 - 8, 1998 “WHITE RIBBON WEEK” - NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 6, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: “WASTE REDUCTION WEEK” - NOVEMBER 2 - 8, 1998 “WHITE RIBBON WEEK” - NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 6, 1998 Approved See Recommendation #9 (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner stated that he is concerned that there is a comment in Section 6 of the Conclusions of the York Region Report on the Water Supply Project that contentious issues have been removed from the Environmental Assessment 2. Councillor Brenner reported that he received a petition on the condition of the lands owned by the T.R.C.A. at the foot of West Shore Boulevard. 3. Councillor Brenner requested that a representative of Ontario Hydro advise Council if the Pickering “B” section of the Nuclear Generating Station has been brought up to standard given the fact that at the time of the layup of Pickering “A”, money was to be spent on upgrading Pickering “B”. 4. Councillor Brenner asked if there was an updated copy of the Storm Water Management Master Plan. 5. Councillor Dickerson presented a cheque to Mayor Arthurs in the amount of $69,730 from Eco Action 2000, a division of Environment Canada, for the regeneration of Frenchman’s Bay. 6. Councillor Johnson reported that the proposal submitted by J. & F. Waste for a transfer station on Notion Road has been withdrawn and thanked all those involved in objecting to this proposal. 7. Councillor Johnson reported that corn yields in north Pickering are up to 150 bushels per acre which is a large increase over 1997. 8. Councillor Holland thanked those people who participated in Community Pride Day last weekend. 9. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) Councillor Holland gave a verbal report on the status of plans for Winterfest, the Millennium Trail and the Millennium Square. b) The Director of Finance gave an overview on how commercial taxes will be affected by the recent Provincial initiative to limit commercial tax increases. 70 (V) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. DATED________________________ CLERK_________________________ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 26, 1998, presents its thirteenth report to Council and recommends: 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6/98 LAFONTAINE LODGE LIMITED PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1 (VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTRE - 1955 VALLEY FARM ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/98, submitted by Lafontaine Lodge Limited on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, to change the zoning on the subject lands from “A” - Rural Agricultural Zone and “R3” - Residential Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to an appropriate site-specific zoning which recognizes the existing seniors retirement and nursing home facility, with ancillary office and support facilities on the subject lands, and which permits the establishment of a new, 200-unit, five-storey building, stepped down to two storeys adjacent to Valley Farm Road, to be used as an expansion of the existing seniors retirement and nursing home use be APPROVED subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report 25-98. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/98 R. STROUD ET AL BLOCK S, PLAN M-15 PART OF LOT 29, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (NORTHEAST CORNER OF STEEPLE HILL AND KINGSTON ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/98, submitted by R. Stroud, et al to allow development of a retail/commercial shopping centre on lands at the northeast corner of Steeple Hill Road and Kingston Road known as Part of Lot 29, Range 3, B.F.C., AS REVISED to require two storeys of useable floor space for Building “D”, subject to the amended conditions outlined in Appendix No. 1 to Recommendation Report 7-98, be NOT APPROVED. 3. REPAIRS TO OVERHEAD DOORS - WORK CENTRE TRANSIT BAYS, GARAGE AND CIVIC COMPLEX FILE NUMBER - F 2200 That the transfer of funds from account 2315-6181 to 2315-6178 and 2124-6178 for the purpose of repairing the overhead doors at the Works Centre and Civic Complex be approved. 2 4. EAST SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE PLAN FOR PHASING AND FINANCING FOR RENOVATIONS AND ADDITION FILE NUMBER - F 2100 That Report PF 10/98 regarding the East Shore Community Centre be received and that: 1. the recommended phasing schedule for construction and renovations at the East Shore Community Centre be adopted (attachments 1 & 2); 2. the project cost of $600,016.00 as shown in the cost from Dalton Engineering & Construction Limited, Project Managers be approved; 3. funding in the amount of up to $700,000.00 be provided by the issuance of debentures, if required, by the Region of Durham for a term up to but not exceeding twenty (20) years, be approved, with the balance to be charged to the General Fund; and 4. the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 5. FINANCING OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - VEHICLES FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That Report FIN 24-98 be received for information and that: (1) a) the General Manager and Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to execute the necessary agreements to permanently finance, through the entering into lease arrangements, the acquisition of any or all vehicles contained in the 1998 Capital Budget as approved by Council; b) the costs of such financing be charged to 1998 Capital Expenditures financed from Current Revenues for each respective capital acquisition; and (2) the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. 6. WINTERFEST FILE NUMBER - A 2110 That the Director of Finance be instructed to set up a separate “Winterfest” account to receive monies raised in connection with the Winterfest celebrations and to dispense payments upon the written authorization of the Chair of the Winterfest Committee, being Councillor Holland, as established by Resolution #12/98 passed by Council on January 19, 1998. 3 7. TENDER FOR RADOM STREET REPAIRS TENDER NO. T-7-98 FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender No. T-7-98 submitted by Harnden and King Construction in the amount of $65,157.84 be accepted; and That a project cost of $79,920.03 including the tender amount and other associated costs, be approved; and That funding in the amount of up to $79,000.00 be provided by the issuance of debentures, if required, by the Region of Durham for a term up to but not exceeding twenty (20) years be approved, with the balance to be charged to the General Fund; and That staff be authorized to award this tender immediately and Council will confirm this authorization on November 2, 1998. 8. TENDER FOR STORM SEWER INSTALLATION AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, WIXON STREET, CLAREMONT FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender No. T-6-98 submitted by Bishop Construction Limited in the amount of $202,993.98 be accepted; and That a project cost of $290,268.98 including the tender amount and other associated costs, be approved; and That funding in the amount of up to $290,000.00 be provided by the issuance of debentures, if required, by the Region of Durham for a term up to but not exceeding twenty (20) years be approved, with the balance to be charged to the General Fund; and That staff be authorized to award this tender immediately and Council will confirm this authorization on November 2, 1998. 9. “WASTE REDUCTION WEEK” - NOVEMBER 2 - 8, 1998 “WHITE RIBBON WEEK” - NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 6, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: “WASTE REDUCTION WEEK” - NOVEMBER 2 - 8, 1998 “WHITE RIBBON WEEK” - NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 6, 1998