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Council Meeting Minutes
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PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. 1. Quinn
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
C. Rose
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Manager, Policy
- Committee Coordinator
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 3, 2002
PRESENTATION
A presentation was made to Council for the 50th Anniversary of Fire Services.
Constable Cheryl Carter, President, Ajax-Pickering Womens' Centre, introduced the Board
Members, thanked Council for their support and presented a plaque to Councillor Johnson for his
support and efforts in raising funds for the Womens' Centre.
Ivan Ciurciura, Director of Emergency Services for the Region made a presentation to Council
on the Public Alerting System.
DELEGATIONS
Tim Costar, 827 Sheppard Avenue, addressed Council with respect to the Northeast Quadrant
Study, advising that he has lived at this address for 30 years and he and his wife now have the
prospect of being surrounded by commercial development. He also stated that there does not
appear to be any buffering definitively addressed.
Sylvain Trepanier, representing PESCA, addressed Council in support of the Notice of Motion
respecting financial assistance to offset the costs of PACT and PESCA in representing the
community at the OMB hearing relating to the Pickering Harbour Company application. He
stated that PESCA and PACT have been involved and have invested a lot of money defending
this cause and hope that Council will support the Notice of Motion.
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Rick Sergison, 1746 Broadoak Crescent, addressed Council with respect to Council
remuneration. He requested Council to strike an independent Committee to discuss Council's
pay rate and whether their position should be full or part-time and also that any changes do not
take effect until the next election.
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Resolution #95/02
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Mr. Gupta be heard as a delegation.
CARRIED
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Mr. Gupta, agent representing the applicant, advised that he was present to answer any questions
or concerns regarding the Rosebank Garden Homes subdivision.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #96/02 - Appendix #1
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Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Planning Committee dated June 10,2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #97/02 - Appendix #11
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated June 10, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #98/02
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor McLean
BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Pickering make available to P.A.C.T. and
P.E.S.C.A. an amount up to $10,000 to partially offset their costs in representing the community at the
OMB hearing relating to the Pickering Harbour Company application.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland and McLean
No: Councillors Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by-laws of the City of
Pickering:
By-law Number 5992/02
Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required to be raised by taxation for the year 2002 and
to establish the Tax Rates necessary to raise such sums.
By-law Number 5993/02
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official
Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in South Part of Lot 31,
Concession 1, (Part 2, 40R-17618) City of Pickering. (A 26/01)
By-law Number 5994/02
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official
Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lots 21 and 22,
Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (A 02/02)
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By-law Number 5995/02
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Plan 40M-2086, Pickering, from Part Lot Control.
By-law Number 5996/02
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 4,5, 7, 8, 9, 13 to 23, inclusive and Blocks 28,29,30 and 32, Plan 40M-
2089, Pickering, ftom part lot control.
By-law Number 5997/02
Being a by-law to dedicate Block GZ, Plan M-16, Pickering (Liverpool Road) as public highway.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor Holland concerning
expanding the circulation area of public notification.
Councillor Brenner advised that a Durham Region Health & Social Services Forum will be held
on June 27th at 7 p.m. concerning a by-law regulating smoking.
Councillor Brenner stated that he will be requesting the Regional Council to consider a by-law
prohibiting the spreading of sludge.
Councillor Brenner advised that he is working with a community group towards establishing a
Wildlife Preserve.
Councillor Pickles gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor Johnson concerning the City
pursuing regulation offill.
The following items were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
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a) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed correspondence ftom the Toronto Region
Conservation Authority concerning the Pickering Harbour Company Ontario Municipal
Hearing.
b) The Chief Admffiistrative Officer also distributed a Summary of Services provided and the
response load of the Fire Services Division.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5998/02
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the City
of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering at
its Regular Council Meeting of June 10, 2002.
CARRIED
lVIn ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m.
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC 2002-6
That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on June 10, 2002 presents its sixth
report to Council:
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 23-02 (ADDENDUM)
NORTHEAST QUADRANT REVIEW: FINAL REPORT
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
REVISED NORTHEAST QUADRANT DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
1. That Council receive Addendum to Report Number PD 23-02 concerning the Northeast
Quadrant Review: Final Report, for information; and
2. That Council adopt the recommendations contained in Report Number PD 23-02 as follows
with the inclusion of a site-specific official plan policy and Development Guideline
exception from the requirements for a public road connection and second storey functional
floor space for the Wood/Carroll property:
1. That Council receive as background information the Kingston Road - Whites Road
Northeast Quadrant Transportation Study, Phase I report, dated September, 2001, and
the Kingston Road - Whites Road Northeast Quadrant Transportation
Study, Phase 2 report, dated May, 2002, prepared by TSH Associates for the City
(previously distributed under separate cover); and
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2. That Council receive as background information the Amberlea Creek Northeast Quadrant
- Assessment of Alternatives, dated September, 2001, prepared by Schollen & Company
Inc. for the City, (previously distributed under separate cover); and
3. That Council endorse the recommendations of the "Northeast Quadrant Review", as set
out in Report to Council PD 23-02; and
4. That Council direct staff to hold a Statutory Public Information Meeting in June 2002, to
discuss potential amendments to the Pickering Official Plan that are required to
implement the recommendations of the "Northeast Quadrant Review", as set out in
Appendix I to Report Number PD 23-02; and
5. That Council adopt, in principle, the revised "Northeast Quadrant Development
Guidelines" as the City's strategy for detailed land use, urban design, transportation and
stormwater, as set out in Appendix II to Report Number PD 23-02, and that staff be
requested to finalize the Guidelines in light of the final official plan amendment that is
brought back to Council; and
6. That Council require the proponents of major development applications within the
Northeast Quadrant Area to contribute their proportionate share of the Northeast
Quadrant Review costs prior to zoning by-laws being adopted for their lands; and
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7. That Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of Report Number PD 23-02 to the
Region of Durham, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the funding
landowners within the Northeast Quadrant.
3. That Council recommend that the Ministry of Transportation approve an intersection design
at the Kingston RoadlHighway 401 westbound on/off ramp intersection, which includes the
addition of a north leg to provide access for vehicles entering the proposed development on
the old Dunbarton school property, and that this intersection maxllnizes all movement
options.
4. That Council directs staff to make any necessary changes to the proposed official plan
amendment and proposed development guidelines for the Northeast Quadrant Area to ensure:
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Planning Committee Report
PC 2002-6
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a) no specific details are included respecting setbacks or other design encumbrances
affecting the City-owned lands so that suitable design requirements between any
development on the City-owned property and the existing low density development to the
east and north may be determined at a future point in time through appropriate
"transitional" design strategies; and
b) Council's position is clearly stated as being in support of the piping of the watercourse
that crosses through the Northeast Quadrant Area.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 24-02 (ADDENDUM)
AMENDMENT 8 TO THE
PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN (APPLICATION OPA 01-002/P)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/01
MARION HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PART LOT 28, RANGE 3, B.F.c.
(NOW PART 1, PLAN 14431 & PART 1, PLAN 40R-2767)
(SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND SHEPPARD AVENUE)
1. That Addendum to Report Number PD 24-02 regarding development applications submitted
by Marion Hill Development Corporation, be received; and
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2. That the Recommendations 2 and 3 contained in Report Number PD 24-02 as follows be
adopted, with the further provision that "transitional" design strategies between the proposed
townhome dwellings and the existing low density homes be implemented prior to rezoning of
the Phase 2 lands:
2. That site-specific Amendment 2 to the Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines, be
ADOPTED as the City's detailed strategy for transportation, stormwater/creek, land use,
urban design and pedestrian access within the subject lands, as set out in Appendix II to
Report Number PD 24-02; and
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/01, on lands being Part of Lot 28,
Range 3, B.F.C., at the south-east comer of Sheppard Avenue and Whites Road in the
City of Pickering, to permit 97 stacked and street townhomes, be APPROVED, AS
REVISED by the Applicant to permit a maximum of 89 stacked and street townhomes,
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix III to Report Number PD 24-02.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 27-02
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S-P-2001-02
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 09-01
ROSEBANK GARDEN HOMES INC. ON BEHALF OF I. E. HOLMES
PART OF LOTS 31, CONCESSION 2
2030 ROSEBANK ROAD (WEST SIDE OF ROSEBANK ROAD,
NORTH OF FINCH AVENUE)
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1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-02 submitted by Rosebank Garden
Homes Inc. on behalf of I. E. Holmes, on lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, City of
Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to
the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report Number PD 27-02.
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/01 submitted by Rosebank Garden
Homes Inc. on behalf of I. E. Holmes, on lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, City of
Pickering, to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of draft plan of
subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning
Report Number PD 27-02.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 26-02
CITY INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 02/02
O.P.B. REALTY
(PICKERING TOWN CENTRE)
PART OF LOT 21 AND 22, CONCESSION 1
1355 KINGSTON ROAD
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1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/02, initiated by the City of Pickering, on
lands being Part of Lot 21 and 22, Concession 1, City of Pickering, to amend the existing
zoning to permit the establishment of tree standing office buildings in the south sector of the
subject lands, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report
No. 26-02; and
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A
02/02, asset out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PD 26-02, be forwarded to City
Council for enactment.
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Appendix n
Committee of the Whole Report
COW 2002-7
That the Comttee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on June 10, 2002, presents its
seventh report to Council and recommends:
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CLERKS REPORT CL 18-02
ELECTION OF THE REGIONAL CHAIR
1. That the letter ITom the Clerk of the Regional Municipality of Durham advising of the
resolution passed by the Regional Council on May 8, 2002 to receive the Report of the Ad
Hoc Committee on the Election of the Regional Chair and forward it to the area
municipalities for comment be received.
2. That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby advises the Council of the Region of
Durham that it supports Procedural Option (i) and (ü).
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CLERKS REPORT CL 17-02
COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
1. That Clerk's Report CL 17-02 regarding Council Remuneration and Communications Policy
be received; and
2. That the Communications Policy attached to Clerk's Report CL 17-02 be adopted; and
3. That Resolution #225/97 respecting Council communications be rescinded; and
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4. That the by-law attached to Clerk's Report CL 17-02 to provide for remuneration and
benefits to Members of Council be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 24, 2002 for
enactment.
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PROCLAMATIONS
"NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY"
"LICENCE-FREE FISHING WEEKEND"
"F ALUN DAF A DAY"
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"National Aboriginal Day" - June 21, 2002
"Licence-Free Fishing Weekend" - July 5 through July 7,2002
"Falun Dafa Day" - July 18, 2002
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CORPORATE SERVICES & TREASURER REPORT 12-02
2002 TAX RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY AND FINAL
TAX DUE DATES FOR ALL REALTY TAX CLASSES EXCEPT FOR
COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL & MULTI-RESIDENTIAL REALTY CLASSES
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That Report CS 12-02 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, regarding 2002 Tax
Rates be received for information; and
1. That the 2002 tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule A to
By-law #5992/02 attached hereto; and
2. That the attached By-law #5992/02, providing for the imposition of the tax rates approved
under Recommendation 1 above, be read three times and approved; and
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3. That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing be July 15, 2002 and September 16, 2002
excluding the industrial, multi-residential and commercial realty tax classes; and
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4. That the Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or
undertake any actions necessary, including altering due dates, in order to ensure the tax
billing process is completed; and
5. That the Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes to
the final tax rates to comply with Provincial regulations; and
6. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto.
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CORPORATE SERVICES & TREASURER REPORT 13-02
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
That Report CS 13-02 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, regarding Development
Charges be received; and
1. That effective July 1, 2002, as provided for in Section 16 of By-law 5546/99, the
Development Charges referred to in Sections 6 and 11 of that by-law be increased by 1.9
percent being the annual increase in the Construction Price Statistics as reported by Statistics
Canada for the year ended March 31, 2002; and
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2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect
thereto.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT 28-02
DISPOSAL OF LANDS
SHIRLEY STREET. PLAN 473. PICKERING
That Report PD 28-02 of the Director, Planning & Development, concerning Disposal of Lands,
Shirley Street, be received; and
1. That the Director, Planning & Development be authorized to commence the process to stop-
up and close Shirley Street, Plan 473, Pickering, for the purpose of sale; and
2. To initiate the required documentation, in a form Satisfactory to the Solicitor for the City, to
finalize the matter.
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