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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 17, 2002 Council Meeting Minutes ~onday,June17,2002 7:00 p.m. - 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 - (n (In 1. 2. 3. (lln 1. - 2. 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. - 1 - Council Meeting Minutes ~onday,JuneI7,2002 7:00 p.m. 3. 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. - Resolution #95/02 Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Mr. Gupta be heard as a delegation. CARRIED 4. Mr. Gupta, agent representing the applicant, advised that he was present to answer any questions or concerns regarding the Rosebank Garden Homes subdivision. (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #96/02 - Appendix #1 - 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. - LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland and McLean No: Councillors Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs - 2 - Council Meeting Minutes ~onday,JuneI7,2002 7:00 p.m. (V) - 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) -- 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. (vn 1. 2. 3. -- 4. 5. 6. 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: - 3 - Council Meeting Minutes ~onday,June17,2002 7:00 p.m. - 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. (VI) 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. -. ~~ '-~ ----~~ MAYOR DATED /'" /' / ¡/ iLERK / ( "'--, - -4~ ~'Ú¡. o~ 1.1 ',' I 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: - 1. 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 - 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 - 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: - 5 - ~ ~ Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2002-6 - 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. 2. 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 -. 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. 3. 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) - 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. -6- Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2002-6 4. 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 - 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. .-.. - - 7 - 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: - 1. 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). 2. 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 - 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. 3. 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 4. 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 -- 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 - 8 - ~'O~ B5-~ -. " J Appendix II Committee of the Whole Report COW 2002-7 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 -. 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. 5. 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 - 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 6. 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. - - 9-