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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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