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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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MONDAY JUNE 14, 1999 -7:50 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
D. Pickles - Chairman
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
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T.J. Quinn
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
C. Rose
B. Taylor
L. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director of Planning
- Director of Corporate Projects & Policies
- Manager, Policy Division
- Town Clerk
- Manager, Current Operations Division
- Committee Co-ordinator
ABSENT:
Councillor Johnson - Attending Charity Auction
(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 25, 1999
(II) PRESENTATION
1.
Mr. Albert Sweetnam, representing SNC Lavalie and Mr. Ken Walker made a
presentation regarding the extension of Highway 407 through Pickering. Mr. Walker
outlined the cost of the transaction and Mr. Sweetnam advised that construction will
begin on the extension to Brock Road on August 15th, if all approvals are received.
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(III) DELEGATIONS
1. The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the status of
ClubLink's development proposals:
a) Angie Jones, Westney Road, questioned why she had only heard of this
proposal on Friday. She commented on the impact to the environment and
questioned what the maximum is for taking water from the Acuafer at
Cherry Downs.
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b) Steve Murray, Concession 8 Rd., abutting resident to proposed
development, requested clarification to this being a pilot project. He stated
that this proposal would not have any significant value for the rural
community. He suggested piloting this project in a less environmentally
sensitive area. If Committee votes in favour of this application and total
fabric of the community would be destroyed.
c) Fred Beer, 4945 Westney Road, emphasized that nothing has changed with
this application and the two previous applications which were refused by
Council. He requested that Committee reject this proposal.
2. The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed
declaration of the Federal lands as an Airport Site:
a) Brian Buckles, R. R. #4, Uxbridge, stated his support of the resolution and
Committee's leadership.
b) Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron St., Whitevale, also stated his support of
the resolution.
3.
Mr. Wilshire, representing CanSort, Toy Ave., addressed the Committee in support of
the proposed by-law to place restrictions on Quartz Street, but requested that this by-
law not be a 'No Stopping' by-law but rather a 'No Parking' by-law.
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(III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-023/D
LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-006/P
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/97
MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION 18Z0029902
BROOKLIN MEWS LIMITED AND KINSALE MEWS LIMITED
PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, CONCESSION 7
(NORTHEAST CORNER OF SIDELINE 2 AND HIGHWAY #7)
FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 26/97
In Planning Recommendation Report #14-99, it is recommended that Council
recommend to the Region of Durham that Regional Official Plan Amendment
Application 97-023/D, submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews
Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 7, to permit a golf course
with a maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED.
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Approved
See Recommendation #1
Randy Alcore, Planning Consultant for the applicant, advised that they concur with
staff's recommendation.
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Ron Death, owner of GreenBrae Orchards, distributed copies of his presentation
to Committee. He stated his concern regarding the negative affect this proposal
could have on his property with respect to water supplies.
Gwen Mowbray, stated her concern over the potential shortage of water and
pesticides running into the water. She requested that Committee refuse this
proposal.
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Paul Alois, resident, advised that a run-off problem presently occurs in the spring
from this site onto his property and he is concerned, that if this proposal is
approved, a problem will occur with the run-off of chemicals onto his property.
He requested refusal of this proposal.
Dagmar Teubner, representing an adjacent landowner, advised that they have no
objection to this proposal going forward but are concerned with the safety aspect
with respect to the design layout. She requested that they be kept in the loop.
2.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/98
946037 ONTARIO LIMITED
LOT 21, PLAN 819
(WEST SIDE OF FAIRPORT ROAD, SOUTH OF WINGARDEN CRESCENT)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 20/98
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In Planning Recommendation Report #13-99, it is recommended that Zoning By-
law Amendment Application A 20/98, submitted by 946037 Ontario Limited, on
lands being Lot 21, Plan 819, to change the zoning on the lands from "R3" -
Residential Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to "R4" - Residential
Detached Dwelling - Fourth Density Zone, in order to facilitate severance of the
subject property into two residential lots with minimum frontages of 15.0 metres
be APPROVED.
Approved
See Recommendation #2
A representative of the applicant stated his support of staff's recommendation.
3.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 14/98
PETRO CANADA
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD & BROCK ROAD)
FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 14/98
In Planning Recommendation Report #12-99, it is recommended that Zoning By-
law Amendment Application A 14/98, submitted by Petro-Canada, on lands being
Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, to amend the existing zoning to include a car wash
facility on the site in conjunction with the redevelopment of the existing fuel
dispensing facility be APPROVED.
Approved
See Recommendation #3
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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/99
NIAGARA DELTA HOLDINGS LTD.
PART OF LOT 19, RANGE 3, B.F.C.
(DILLINGHAM ROAD, WEST OF BROCK ROAD)
FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 8/99
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In Planning Recommendation Report #11-99, it is recommended that Zoning By-
law Amendment Application A 8/99, submitted by Niagara Delta Holdings Ltd. on
lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., to change the zoning on the lands
from "M2(TCR)" Heavy Industrial with Temporary Community and
CulturaI/Recreational Uses to "M2(CR)" Heavy Industrial with Community an
CulturaI/Recreational Uses, in order to permit the bingo hall facility use on a
permanent basis be APPROVED and that the amending zoning by-law to
implement By-law Amendment Application A 8/99, be forwarded to Council.
Approved
See Recommendation #4
By-law forwarded to Council
5.
CLUBLINK CORPORATION - CHERRY DOWNS DEVELOPMENT
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
In the Director of Planning's memorandum dated June 7, 1999, the status of
ClubLink's Development proposals for the Cherry Downs lands has been
forwarded for information.
Approved
See Recommendation #5
6.
DUFFINS PRECINCT ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER
SERVICING PLAN - PHASE II REPORT
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
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In Planning Report #11-99, it is recommended that the Appendix I to this report:
"Duffins Precinct Environmental Master Servicing Plan - Phase II Report", as the
general strategy for natural resource conservation and stormwater management in
the Duffins Precinct be endorsed.
Approved
See Recommendation #6
A representative of three landowners within the district, stated their concern with
the timing and triggering of cost sharing. She stated that timing should not take
place until the development of certain properties can occur.
ESTABLISH "NO STOPPING" RESTRICTIONS ON QUARTZ STREET
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
7.
In Report PW 10-99, the Director of Public Works recommends that a by-law be
enacted to impose "No Stopping" restrictions on Quartz Street.
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By-law forwarded to Council
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8.
TEMPORARY NO FLY ZONE
FILM INDUSTRY - PRODUCTION OF THE
"LITTLE MEN" TELEVISION SERIES
FILE NUMBER - A 2400
In the Report of the Manager, Economic Development, it is recommended that
Transport Canada Ontario Region be requested to immediately implement a
temporary no-fly zone over the Claremont Conservation Area Monday to Friday
from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. until January 31, 2000.
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Approved
See Recommendation #7
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AJAX - PICKERING TRANSIT AMALGAMATION STUDY
- PHASE 2 CONSULTANTS' REPORT AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
FILE NUMBER -F 4100
In a report from the Chief Administrative Officer CAO 05-99, it is recommended
that Council agree to amalgamating the Ajax and Pickering transit systems
generally as set out in the Phase 2 Report prepared by De1can and
Price WaterhouseCoopers, dated May 1999.
Approved
See Recommendation #8
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FEDERAL LANDS IN PICKERING, MARKHAM AND UXBRIDGE
- PROPOSED DECLARATION OF AIRPORT SITE
FILE NUMBER -A 2400
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In a report from the Chief Administrative Officer CAO 07-99, it is recommended
that Council consider the resolution attached as Attachment No.1 to Report to
Council CAO 07-99, concerning federal lands in Pickering, Markham and
Uxbridge.
Approved
See Recommendation #9
11. ROAD DEDICATIONS
PART LOT 12, PLAN 819 PART 4, PLAN 40R-17407(FAIRPORT ROAD)
PART LOT 12, PLAN 819 PARTS 5 & 6, PLAN 40R-17407 AND
PART 1, PLAN RD 147 (STROUD'S LANE)
LOT 19, PLAN 819, PART 11, PLAN RD 147 (STROUD'S LANE)
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Legal Services Report L 20/99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
dedicate Part Lot 12, Plan 819, Part 4, Plan 40R-17407 (Fairport Road) and Part
Lot 12, Plan 819, Parts 5 and 6, Plan 40R -17 407 and Part 1, Plan RD 147
(Stroud's Lane), and Lot 19, Plan 819, Part 11, Plan RD 147 (Stroud's Lane) as
public highway, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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12.
LICENCE FEE DISCOUNT FOR DOGS IMPLANTED WITH
MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION
FILE NUMBER - D 2300
In Clerk's Report CL 28-99 it is recommended that a draft by-law to implement a
licence fee discount for dogs implanted with microchip identification, be forwarded
to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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13.
APPOINTMENT OF BY -LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ENFORCE
THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 963-979 BROCK ROAD
AND 1735 BAYLY STREET
FILE NUMBER - D 2200
In Clerk's Report CL 29-99 it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one
person to enforce the Parking By-law at 963-979 Brock Road and 1735 Bayly
Street, be forwarded to Council.
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By-law forwarded to Council
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APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE
THE PARKING BY-LAW AT AMBERLEA CENTRE, 1822 WHITES ROAD
FILE NUMBER - D 2200
In Clerk's Report CL 27-99 it is recommended that the draft by-law to appoint
seven persons to enforce the Parking By-law at Amberlea Centre, 1822 Whites
Road, be forwarded to Council.
By-law forwarded to Council
"HIRE A STUDENT DAY" - JUNE 15, 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
15.
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"HIRE A STUDENT DA ¥" - JUNE 15, 1999
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Approved
See Recommendation #10
(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion coming forward at the June 28th
Council Meeting with respect to the Hydro Corridor.
2. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed copies of correspondence
from the Director of Planning concerning the Portables at St. Mary's
Catholic Secondary School.
b) The Chief Administrative Officer reminded Council of the Staff
Appreciation Barbeque being held on Thursday, June 17th at the
Recreation Complex in the O'Brien Room at 4:00 p.m.
c) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a retirement party is being
held for the Manager of Economic Development on Wednesday, June 16th
at 4:30 p.m. at Papps Restaurant.
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d)
The Chief Administrative Officer commented on his concern with respect
to a brochure delivered to the residents of Pickering from Hydro regarding
Emergency Procedures.
e) The Director of Finance & Treasurer reminded Council of the public
meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th concerning Development
Charges. He also advised that another public meeting may be required in
July.
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f) The Director of Finance & Treasurer advised that a report would be
coming forward at the end of June with respect to Insurance Pooling. He
further stated that the Region of Durham are continuing to push for
pooling but it appears that, for financial reasons, it may be best for the
Town to remain with Frank Cowan.
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11 :30 p.m.
CLERK
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on June 14, 1999, presents
its tenth report to Council and recommends:
1.
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-023/D
LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-006/P
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/97
MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION 18Z0029902
BROOKLIN MEWS LIMITED AND KIN SALE MEWS LIMITED
PART OF LOTS I AND 2, CONCESSION 7
(NORTHEAST CORNER OF SIDELINE 2 AND HIGHWAY #7)
FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 26/97
1. That Town Council recommends to the Region of Durham that Regional
Official Plan Amendment Application 97-023/D, submitted by Brooklin
Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 &
2, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, to permit a golf course with a
maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED;
2.
(a)
That Local Official Plan Amendment Application 97 -006/P,
submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited,
on lands being Part of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 7, Town of
Pickering, to permit a golf course with a maximum of 18 holes, be
APPROVED;
(b) That the draft by-law in Appendix I to Recommendation Report 14-
99 to ADOPT Amendment Number 3 to the Pickering Official Plan
be forwarded to Council for passing, and subsequently, that
Amendment Number 3 be forwarded by the Town Clerk to the
Region of Durham for approval;
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 26/97, submitted by
Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited, on lands being Part of
Lots 1 & 2, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, to permit a golf course with
a maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix II to Recommendation Report No. 14-99;
and
4. That Town Council recommends to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing that Minister's Zoning Order Amendment Application 18-Z0-
02999-02, submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews
Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 7, Town of
Pickering, to permit a golf course with a maximum of 18 holes, be
APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix III to
Recommendation Report No. 14-99.
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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/98
946037 ONTARIO LIMITED
LOT 21, PLAN 819
(WEST SIDE OF FAIRPORT ROAD, SOUTH OF WINGARDEN CRESCENT)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 20/98
1.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/98, submitted by
946037 Ontario Limited, on lands being Lot 21, Plan 819, Town of
Pickering, to change the zoning on the lands from "R3" - Residential
Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to "R4" - Residential Detached
Dwelling - Fourth Density Zone, in order to facilitate severance of the
subject property into two residential lots with minimum frontages of 15.0
metres be APPROVED.
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2. That the request by 946037 Ontario Limited to permit the division of the
subject property into two residential lots through a land severance
application to the Durham Land Division Committee, rather than by Draft
Plan of Subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
i) That the owner agrees to provide to the Town's satisfaction, a 3.5
metre widening across the entire Fairport Road frontage of Lot 21,
Plan 819, prior to the Town's final clearance of the land severance
application.
3. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 20/98, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Recommendation
Report Number 13-99, be forwarded to Town Council for enactment
3.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 14/98
PETRO CANADA
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD & BROCK ROAD)
FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 14/98
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/98, submitted by Petro-
Canada, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, to amend the existing zoning
to include a car wash facility on the site in conjunction with the redevelopment of
the existing fuel dispensing facility be APPROVED subject to the conditions
included in Appendix I attached to Recommendation Report No. 12-99.
4.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/99
NIAGARA DELTA HOLDINGS LTD.
PART OF LOT 19, RANGE 3, B.F.C.
(DILLINGHAM ROAD, WEST OF BROCK ROAD)
FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 8/99
1.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/99, submitted by Niagara
Delta Holdings Ltd. on lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., to
change the zoning on the lands from "M2(TCR)" Heavy Industrial with
Temporary Community and Cultural/Recreational Uses to "M2(CR)"
Heavy Industrial with Community an CulturaI/Recreational Uses, in order
to permit the bingo hall facility use on a permanent basis be APPROVED.
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2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 8/99, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Recommendation
Report Number 11-99, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
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CLUBLINK CORPORATION - CHERRY DOWNS DEVELOPMENT
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
WHEREAS in 1993 ClubLink submitted applications for a golf course expansion
and residential development on communal services for the Cherry Downs lands;
and
WHEREAS set aside that interest in housing for future consideration; and
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WHEREAS ClubLink is now interested in a golf/conference centre/residential
development on communal services for the Cherry Downs lands in Pickering; and
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering may consider identifying new rural settlements
by amendment to its Official Plan; and
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has capacity within its rural population target
for new settlements that it may consider allocating to a new settlement on the
Cherry Downs lands; and
WHEREAS in 1995, a Planning Department Report suggested that a smaller
residential development on the Cherry Downs lands may be worthy of
consideration; and
WHEREAS the Region of Durham is currently processing an amendment to its
Official Plan to consider permitting, on land outside the Oak Ridges Moraine,
private communal water and sewage systems, by amendment, on a case-by-case
basis, for development that is deemed to be of significant benefit to the Region,
subject to supporting reports and financial agreements; and
WHEREAS ClubLink would accept the pilot project status for Cherry Downs for
any such communal servicing permitted in Durham Region; and
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WHEREAS the Cherry Downs lands are not located on the Oak Ridges Moraine;
and
WHEREAS ClubLink's development concept for the Cherry Downs lands in
Pickering for a golf/conference centre/residential development on communal
services is anticipated to be a development of significant benefit to the Town and
the Region; and
WHEREAS the Town anticipates receiving in the near future applications to the
Town and Region to permit the further development of the Cherry Downs
property for a conference centre and residential development on communal
serVIces;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
advises that it considers the anticipated ClubLink official plan amendment
application for development on communal services as suitable for consideration as
a pilot project that fits within the context of a development of significance to the
Region under Durham's proposed amendment for communal servicing subject to
all other land use approvals being obtained; and
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FURTHER that the anticipated ClubLink official plan amendment application
warrants consideration and should be processed accordingly; and
FURTHER that the Region of Durham be so advised.
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DUFFINS PRECINCT ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER
SERVICING PLAN - PHASE II REPORT
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
1. That Council endorse Appendix I to Planning Report No. 11-99: "Duffins
Precinct Environmental Master Servicing Plan - Phase II Report", as the
general strategy for natural resource conservation and stormwater
management in the Duffins Precinct; and
2. That the Town Clerk be directed to forward a copy of the "Duffins
Precinct Environmental Master Servicing Plan - Phase II Report" to all
current landowners within the Duffins Precinct.
7.
TEMPORARY NO FLY ZONE
FILM INDUSTRY - PRODUCTION OF THE
"LITTLE MEN" TELEVISION SERIES
FILE NUMBER - A 2400
Transport Canada Ontario Region be requested to immediately implement a
temporary no-fly zone over the Claremont Conservation Area Monday to Friday
from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. until January 31, 2000 to stop the noise nuisance
created by regular scheduled air traffic and training flights with respect to the
filming ofthe "Little Men" television series.
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AJAX - PICKERING TRANSIT AMALGAMATION STUDY
- PHASE 2 CONSULTANTS' REPORT AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
FILE NUMBER -F 4100
1.
That Town Council agree to amalgamating the Ajax and Pickering transit
systems generally as set out in the Phase 2 Report prepared by Delcan and
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, dated May 1999, subject to the following
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a) that the Transit Board be made up of six individuals, appointed by
and selected from amongst the council members of the two
municipalities (3 members from each municipality), and that a chair
(or two co-chairs) be selected by, and from amongst the Transit
Board members;
b) that staff of the new transit organization report to a General
Manager, who in turn would report through a joint CAO
Management Committee to the Transit Board
c) that key administrative and supervisory positions in the new transit
organization be filled by competition, first through the
consideration of internal candidates, and if no acceptable internal
candidates are found, through consideration of external applicants;
d) that the new transit organization be located within the Ajax Transit
facility;
e)
that the required support services for the new transit organization
(payroll, purchasing, accounting, human resource, financing, etc.)
be obtained from either the Town of Ajax or the Town of
Pickering;
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f) that the approximately $178,000 difference in initial asset
contribution between the two municipalities be dealt with through
appropriate future arrangements, other than an up-front, one-time
equalization payment;
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g) that both municipalities agree to contribute up to (and no more
than) the equivalent of their 1999 transit operating budgets to the
new transit organization to cover the first year (i.e. 2000) operating
costs for the amalgamated service, and that should there be
required start-up costs approved by both municipalities that exceed
the first year budget, these costs should be shared equally by the
two municipalities; and
h) that a "memorandum of understanding" between the two
municipalities be developed to formalize the terms and conditions
for amalgamating the two transit systems.
2. That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to consult with the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Town of Ajax:
a) to review the implementation plan set out in the Phase 2 Report
prepared by Delcan and PriceWaterhouseCoopers and submit a
joint report to the new Transit Board with their recommendations;
and
b) to prepare and forward to Council the required memorandum of
understanding with Ajax, and/or any necessary by-laws concerning
the amalgamation of the transit systems, including any necessary
by-laws for establishing the "Ajax-Pickering Transit Board."
3. That Town staff, in conjunction with the staff of the Town of Ajax and the
consulting team of Delcan and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, be directed to
initiate Phase 3 of the Transit Amalgamation Study, being the "Operations
Plan" for the amalgamated transit service.
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FEDERAL LANDS IN PICKERING, MARKHAM AND UXBRIDGE
- PROPOSED DECLARATION OF AIRPORT SITE
FILE NUMBER -A 2400
WHEREAS a number of municipalities and local stakeholders had asked the
federal Minister of Transport to not declare an airport site on the federal lands in
Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge, so that further consultation could occur on the
feasibility of using alternatives to federal airport zoning regulations to protect
future options on the lands; and
WHEREAS Transport Canada agreed to not declare an airport site at this time in
order to enable further consultation with municipalities and local stakeholders; and
WHEREAS on March 2, 1999, an initial "Stakeholders" meeting was held in
Pickering, at which meeting agreement was reached on establishing a Technical
Subcommittee to review alternatives to federal airport zoning regulations in more
detail, and
WHEREAS the Technical Subcommittee completed its review of the alternatives,
and submitted its recommendations to a second Stakeholders meeting held on May
31, 1999; and
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WHEREAS these recommendations are set out in the Subcommittee's Report
entitled "Federal Lands in Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge -- Proposed
Declarations of Airport Site"; and
WHEREAS at the May 31 st meeting, Transport Canada and the municipalities in
attendance agreed to seek a formal commitment from their respective
organizations on proceeding on the basis of the Report of the Technical
Subcommittee.
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NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
hereby resolves as follows:
1. That the Report of the Technical Subcommittee entitled "Federal Lands in
Pickering , Markham and Uxbridge -- Proposed Declarations of Airport
Site" dated May 1999, be received.
2. That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Technical Subcommittee be
approved in principle, which recommendation is as follows:
That as an alternative to federal airport zoning regulations, Transport
Canada and the affected municipalities of Pickering, Markham, Ajax,
Whitby, Uxbridge and Whitchurch-Stouffville pursue the use of
"agreements with provincial authorities" under section 5.81 of the
federal Aeronautics Act provided that discussions are initiated
immediately amongst and between the parties concerning:
a) the establishment of an appropriate process for implementing
"agreements with provincial authorities" including:
· identifying the parties to the agreement;
· establishing the focus and scope of the regulations, and a timetable
for implementation; and
· identifying how administrative, monitoring and enforcement costs
will be dealt with;
and
b)
the establishment of an appropriate public forum for
identifying and dealing with other relevant issues of interest
and concern to the affected stakeholders, such as:
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· the areas of land to be held for future potential airport purposes;
· the process for dealing with surplus federal lands;
· the size, type and timing of any potential future airport;
· local and regional official plan conformity;
· the required environmental assessment process;
· the potential transfer of federal lands to a future airports
authority; and
· issues of interest and concern related to future airport planning,
development and operations.
3. That Transport Canada and the other affected municipalities be encouraged
to approve in principle Recommendation I of the Report of the Technical
Subcommittee in its entirety.
4. That the Mayor, other members of council and senior staff as may be
required, be authorized to continue discussions with Transport Canada,
other affected municipalities and local stakeholders, concerning the details
of the agreement or agreements required by Recommendation 1 of the
Report of the Technical Subcommittee.
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5. That notwithstanding these discussions on the agreement(s) and given the
unique history and circumstances surrounding the lands, the federal
Minister of Transport also be requested to initiate an amendment to the
federal Aeronautics Act to eliminate the need to declare the federal lands in
Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge an "airport site" pursuant to the Act, as
a precondition of applying federal airport zoning regulations or using
agreements with provincial authorities.
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6. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Transport Canada, other
affected municipalities, local stakeholders, and any others interested in the
matter.
10.
"HIRE A STUDENT DAY" - JUNE 15, 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"HIRE A STUDENT DA ¥" - JUNE 15, 1999