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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 5, 1996 " . , i COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting ofth; Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, F ebfW1I}' 5, 1996 at 7: 3 0 p. m.. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthll,fs COUNCll..WRS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E. Pistritto D. Ryan S.Senis ALSO PRESENT: 8 C.M.T. Sheffield B. Taylor N. Carrol! D. Kearns ill an I. , .... - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Co-ordinator of Council Services ADOPTION OF MINUTES RegularMeetingofJanuary 15,1996 Special Council ofJanuary 15, 1996 Special Council of January 29, 1996 DELEGATIONS The following persons addressed Co." ci\ with respect to the ClubLink development proposal: t) George Martin, Greenwood reaffirmed the decision made by Council two weeks ago, stating that it was the right decision. No development should be permitted in natural areas which could have a detrimental impact on lakes, rivers, and watercourses. b) Carrie Newman wished to cvmmend Council on their January 2200 decision and urged them to adopt rural growth targets. c) Liz Currie agreed with the two previous speakers and thanked Council for listening to the residents at the January 22nd meeting. ... 20 an DELEGATIONS d) Jack Macinnis requested that this process be completed. He thanked Council for being heard two weeks ago and stated that the housing appücation should not proceed. e) Linda Dion, representing ClubLink advised that they were pleased with the process and requested that the item concerning housing be tabled. 8 f) Michael McQuaid, representing ClubLink requested Council to defer for four to six weeks the resolution before them in order that staff rr.ay make comment on the other aspects, such as the golf course and club house improvements. 2. TIm Reiminger, representing 672003 Ontario Limited addressed Council with respect to the Dunbarton Neighbourhood Development and Design Study. He stated that Planning staff could address the lotting and park location alternatives if directed by Council. 3. Mr. David Matthews, 714 Annland Street addressed Council with respect to the democratic process. mn RESOLUTIONS Resolution *12196 - See Aooendix #1 8 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 22, 1996 be adopted. CARRIED The following was considered in conjunction with th~ above resolution: .IWn.!t1 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: COU;¡ci\lors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Senis Mayor Arthurs ~ Recorded Vote: . Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Johnson and Pistritto 21 ResGlutJoa N13ft6 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 163 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O.I990, chapter M.4S, the Council of The COrporatiOil of the Town of Pickering maintains a Parkland Reserve Fund (4230), a Reserve for Replacement of Capital Equipmertt (4611) and & Community Facilities Reserve Fund (4225); and . WHEREAS the Council wishes to transfer $388,640 from the Parkland Reserve Fund to the Capital Fund to fund the cost of the purchase of parkland in Claremont in 1995; and WHEREAS the Council wishes to authorize a 1995 over-expenditure in the amount of $213,100 in Account 2315-6181 (Transportation Service - Municipal Garage - Capital - Other Fixed Assets) to cover the cost of the upgrading of municipal garage fuel tanks, and to transi'er $213,100 from the Reserve for Replacement of Capital Equipment (461 I) to the General Fund to fund that over-expenditure; and WHEREAS the Council wishes to authorize a 1995 over-expenditure in the amount ofS13,OOO in Account 2196-6176 (Infonnation Services - Capital - Office Machines and Equipment) to cover the cost of computer purchases, and to transfer $13,000 from the Community Facilities Reserve Fund (4225) to the General Fund to fund that over-expenditure; NOW TIŒREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: I. The amount of $388,640 shall be transferred from the Parkland Reserve Fund (4230) to the 1995 Capital Fund to fund the cost of the purchase of parkland in Claremont in 1995. 2. (a) A 1995 over-expenditure in Account 2315-6181 (Transportation Service - Municipal Garage - Capital - Other Fixed Assets) in the amount of $213,100 is hereby authorized to cover the cost of the upgrading of municipal garage fuel tanks in 1995. 8 (b) The amount of$213,100 shall be transferred tTom the Reserve for Rtiplacement of Capital Equipment (4611) to the 1995 General Fund to fund the 1995 over- expenditure in Account 2315-6181. 3. (a) A 1995 over-expenditure in Account 2196-6176 (Infonnation Services - Capital - Office Machines and Equipment) in the amount of $13,000 is hereby authorized to cover the cost of computer purchases in 1995. (b) The amount úf$13,OOO shall be transferred tTom the Community Facilities Reserve Fund (4225) to the 1995 Genei-aI Fund to fund the 1995 over-expenditure in Account 2196-6176, CARRIED Resolution #14/96 . Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the po)j~ respecting the Corporate Special Unpaid Leave Program as attached to Town Manager's Report M96-O2 be approved for the 1996 calendar year. Def'erred for Two Weeks ~ 22 Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolation: ResoIutioa NlS/96 Moved by CouDcillor Brenner SecoDded by Councillor Dickerson 8 That the above resolution be deferred for two weeks. CARRIED Resolution #16/96 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickenon That a one time grant in the amount of $1,000 be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada in support of their 1996 Pickering Super Cities WALK; and that the amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). CARRIED Resolution #17/96 8 Moved by CounciUor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pistritto WHEREAS Section 9(9) of the Regional Municipalities Act states that a vacancy in the office of a member of a Regional Council, other than the head of the council of an area municipality, can only be filled by appointment within sixty days after the vacancy occurs; and WHEREAS both the Regional Municipalities Act and the Municipal Act provide for a council to chose if it wishes to hold a by-election or make an appointment to fill the vacancy in the office of Mayor or Local Councillor, and WHEREAS the requirement to fill the vacancy in the office of a Regional Councillor by appointment only is an impediment to the democratic process of allowing the residents to select the person they wish to have represent them; and WHEREAS an appointment precludes any public input and debate of the current issues and candidates for office; and WHEREAS an appointment puts an unÍ/;.. onus on the members of a council who do not represent the area to which the vacancy applies to decide who will fill that vacancy; and . WHEREAS ;nere should be consistency in the applicable statutes !hat provides for a council to decide ifit wishes to hold a by-election or make an appointment to a vacancy for any office on a council; .- ;,1 .' '" 23 NOW 11ŒREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs to initiate an amendment to the Regional Municipalities Act that will allow an area municipality to chose if it wishes to fill a vacancy in the office of a Regional Councillor by appointment or by-election; and 8 THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for its endorsement; the Right Honourable Michael Harris, Premier, Janet Ecker, MPP, Durham West; the Leader of the Official Opposition; the Leader of the New Democratic Party; and the Regional Municipality of Durham. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councih.'1' Ryan took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4639/% - Third Reading. QrJy Being a by-law to provide for the regulation of Canada Post Boxes and Newspaper Boxes on Highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Pickering. By-law Number 4725/96 Being a by-law to provide for the addition of interest to tax arrears. 8 By-law Number 4726/96 Being a by-law to provide for the imposition of a penalty for non-payment of taxes. ~-umber4721/96 Being a by-law tû amend By-l&w 2108/85 respecting the ~emporary borrowing of monies until taxes are collected (1996) By-law Number 4728/96 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to fix instalment dates respecting the collection of taxes. By-law Number 4729/96 Being a by-law to further amend By-law 2632/88 to provide for the erecticn of stop signs at certain intersections within the Town of Pickering. By-law Number 4130/96 - Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement respecting the unopened road allowance between Lots 8 and 9, Concession 9, Pickering (lying north of the northerly limit of Durham Road No.5, e&St ofWestney Road). 8 8 . 24 Council considered the following motion in conjunc:tion with By-laws 4725/96 and 4726/96: Resolution HI8/96 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by ~ouDciUor Dickenon That By-laws 4725/96 and 4726/96 be amended to 12% interest rate and penalty charge. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Pistritto and Ryan Councillors Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4639/96, 4725/96, 4726/96, 4727/96, 4728/96, 4729/96 and 4730/96 and be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed therdo. CARRIED (V) I. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Senis advised that she would be bri.:'1ging forward two Notices of Motion; I) to change the name of the Pine Creek Park to tÌiê David Farr Park; 2) an amendment to the Town Property Acquisition By-law. 2. Cou:\cillor Ryan requested a proposal fTom the Town Manager identifying residential and commercial taxes. 3. Councillor Johnson thanked the Public Works Department for their qu;::k action concerning the sump pumps distributing water onto the sidewalks on Woodview Avenue. 4. Councillor Johnson requested a staff response concerning the Omnibus Bill. 5. Councillor Johnson commended the Executive Director of Operations with his quick response to a request and subsequent correspondence received concerning the construction ofan earth berm on Pickering Parkway. 6. Councillor Dickerson thanked Councillors and staff for their assistance over the past week. 7. Councillor Brenner advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion concerning the Town entering into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation regarding the construction of the bridge provisions (œncrete footings) tTom Whites Road to Brock .'toad. 8. Mayor Arthurs gave a report concerning the Greater 1oronto Area and the Public Committee struck by Cow1ci1. Mayor Arthurs Id\'ÏIcd of Ißd invited the public to eI¥oY tJae Noäa Cup Mea', Curling Draw taking place ovm- the next week at the Recreation Coo1pIex. 9. ,> , M 10. II. e b) c) d) e) f) g) 8 h) i) j) 1c) 1) lVJ) - Bv-law Number 4'731/96 25 OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Arthurs advised that Pet Value Canada has just purchased 57,000 sq. fea of vacant space in Pickering. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager advised that a memo had been distributed concerning the rental of the banquet halls at the time of the MS Society of Canada, 19% Pickering Super Cities Walk. The TC1wn Manager advised that the Town Solicitor would be providing a supplementary report concerning the numerous amendments to Bill 26. The Town Manager advised of the Nokia Cup Men's Curling Draw taking place this week. Councillor Senis questioned whethl"r a response had b...'en received ITom the the Town of Ajax concerning funding for PARu. Councillor Dickerson qaestioned the possibility of changing the time for the pre-meeting to 7 p.m. Councillor Dickerson requested receiving all information conc~rning the Frenchman's Bay mattt:'o Councillor Johnson advised that he had received correspondence ITom the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing concerning the Seaton lands. He requested that he be copied in on all correspondence pertairùng to movement of these lands. Councillor Johnson commended the Economic Development Department on the Homepreneur meeting. CounciUor Johnson commented on a discussion he had with the Premier and his wife at a recent function, concerning the Golden. Councillor Brenner advised of issues discussed concerning the Rouge Valley Accord at the recent Rouge Valley Alliance meeting. Councillor Brenner commented on c:>rrespondence received ITom the Health and Social Services Committee regarding the Liaison Committee. Councillor Dickerson request~ a list of a1t committees underway and their structure. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Ryan moved for leave to introduce a By~law of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meetings held on the 5th day of Febru¡¡ry, 1996 and that the same be now finaDy passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED ." .- ..' i - 8 - íVID Dated ADJOURNMENT 26 The Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ~~ MAYOR ~~/ CLERK . . . APPENDIX Nl TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pick~ring having met on January 22, 1996, presents its second report to Council and recomillends: . I. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 93-Ol!/D (REVISION NO. I) LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICA nON 93-004IP DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICA nON I8T -93009 ZONING BY.LAW AMEII:DMENT APPLICATION A 19/93 MINISTERS ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION CLUBLINK CORPORATION PART OF LOTS 13 TO 16, CONCESSION 7 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 16/94 That Town Council ENDORSE the 'Rural Population Growth Targets' set out below, and direct staff to incorporate these targets into the new Pickering Official Plan currently under preparation: RURAL POPULATION GROWTH TARGETS TO 2016 8 2. REGULATION, INST ALLJ\ nON AND MAINTENANCE OF NEWSPAPER BOXES AND CANADA POST BOXES ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS FILE NUMBER - A 2400 I. That the Council of the Town of Pickering amend By-law #4639/95, which received second reading at the regular meeting of Council on June 26, 1995. By-law 4639/95 should be amended to rtgulate the installation and maintenance of Newspaper Boxes and Canada Post Boxes on public highways in the Town of Pickering as follows: (i) That the word 'Town" in Section 6.(a) be rep1aced with the word "Director" (ü) That the word 'Trillium" in Section 6.(c) and Section 7. be replaced with the word "Shaw". . (ill) That the conformity date of September 30, 1996, as specified in Section 9. be revised to the conformity date of December 31, 1996. 2. That the Council of the Town of Pickering adopt the revised F~ Schedule at' outlined in tlús report, as amended to provide a Permit Submission and Approval Fee ofSSO.oolbox, so as to recover all municipal costs USùCÌated with the inspection, preparation, installation, maintenance and/or restoration of an approved Newspaper Box or Canada Post Box location; and ., " .,¡ . ~ 3. e . 2 3. That the Cooncil of the Town of Pickering request that the Region of Durham pass a similar By-law and delegate to the Town, the authority for control and regulation of the plaœment of Newspaper Boxes and Canada Post Boxes on Regional Roads within the Town of Pickering; and 4. That the Council of the Town of Pickering direct the Public Worb Department to ensure that all Newspaper Box and Canada Post Box locations are brought into conformity with the regulating By-law. TRANSIT AD VER TI SING A G REEME NT FILE NUMBER - D 3310 That Council renew a three (3) year agreement with the option of one two (2) year renewal period, subject to a sixty (60) day cancellation notice by either party, with Street Level Media Inc. for the placement of aC:vertising bus benches on Town Roads at an annual fee ofSI20.00 per bench; and That the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to consult with the Town's Transit and Public Works Departments on the appropriateness of new bench locations on Regional Roads, prior to granting final installation approval; and That Resolution 172/95 is hereby repealed.