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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 18,2002
7:30p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
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COUNCILLORS:
M, Brenner
M, Holland
R. Johnson - arrived at 8:21
B. McLean
D. Pickles
D, Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
E, Buntsma
N, Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
D, Kearns
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
(I)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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Special Meeting of January 28, 2002
Regular Meeting of February 4, 2002
Special Meeting of February 4,2002
(II)
DELEGATIONS
1.
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, addressed Council providing an overview of activities
in the Region of Durham throughout 2001.
2,
Garmine DiRuscio, representing First Source, addressed Council regarding Energy
Retailing Electricity,
3,
Heather Quon, 1974 Bowler Dr., addressed Council with respect to the PAW Animal
Shelter, She advised of her concerns that include: an 80% euthanasia rate for cats and
34% for dogs; a low rate of adoption; facility hours from 8:30 a,m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
to Friday; lack of animal care education and retail facilities selling animals, She
suggested the hours be extended; advertise in pet stores concerning the facility and
adoption of pets; prevent retail stores from selling animals; canvassers request donation
for PAW and money collected for licenses be forwarded to PAW for care of animals,
(III)
RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution #38/02 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Planning Committee dated February 11, 2002, be adopted with the
following Declaration ofInterest:
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Councillor McLean declared an interest in this application as he works for the applicant.
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CARRIED
Resolution #39/02 - Appendix #ll
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated February 11, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Item #2 of the Committee of the Whole:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #40/02
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That Clerk's Report CL 47-01 regarding a review of Animal Control Services be received for
information.
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CARRIED
Resolution #41/02
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS in 1982, the municipalities of Pickering, Ajax and Whitby purchased the Animal
Control Centre located at 4680 Thickson Road North in the Town of Whitby from the Ontario
Humane Society but continued to allow the Ontario Humane Society to provide animal control
services under contract to the three municipalities; and
WHEREAS in 1985, due to increasing costs and decreasing service, the municipalities of
Pickering, Ajax and Whitby decided to jointly undertake the entire animal control operation and
entered into agreements to provide for such service; and
WHEREAS in a Servicing Agreement dated December 31, 1985, the Town of Whitby agreed to
provide the services of pound-keeper and animal control officer for the three municipalities; and
WHEREAS this Servicing Agreement may be terminated on December 31 st in any year by any
of the three municipalities upon six month's prior written notice; and
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WHEREAS in an Animal Control Agreement dated December 31, 1985, the responsibilities of
the three municipalities respecting the establishment of a joint animal control service and a joint
board of management, in addition to criteria related to the premises, contract services,
indemnification and agreement termination are set out; and
WHEREAS this Animal Control Agreement may be terminated on December 31st in any year by
any of the three municipalities upon six month's prior written notice; and
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WHEREAS the Animal Control Agreement provides for the equal distribution of property and
related assets; and
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WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering would like to improve the
level of service to our residents ,and their animals particularly in areas such as adoptions,
enforcement, animal disposal, public relations and education; and
WHEREAS the animal control operation can be operated at a cost saving to residents if the
Town of Ajax partnered with the City of Pickering to provide such an operation;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation hereby resolves that subject to the Council
of the Town of Ajax agreeing to partner with the City of Pickering to provide an animal control
service that:
1.
Pursuant to Section 19(1 )(b) of the Servicing Agreement, notice is hereby given that the
City of Pickering wishes to terminate the Agreement on December 31,2002,
2.
Pursuant to Section 15(1)(b) of the Animal Control Agreement, notice is hereby given
that the City of Pickering wishes to terminate the Agreement on December 31,2002.
AND FURTHER THAT prior to the deadline of June 30, 2002 to terminate the Servicing
Agreement and the Animal Control Agreement, that the Councils of the Town of Ajax and the
City of Pickering come to an agreement on such issues as the location and ownership of the
animal shelter, the management of the shelter, the level of service to be provided by the staff of
the animal shelter and the staff of the shelter;
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AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Council of the Town of
Ajax to seek its agreement to partner with the City of Pickering in providing an animal control
service commencing January 1, 2003.
DEFERRED TO THE'
MARCH 4TH COUNCIL
MEETING
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #41102(a)
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the above resolution be deferred to the March 4th Council Meeting,
CARRIED
Resolution #42/02
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Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS Duffins Creek Task Force has requested that the Toronto Regional and Conservation
Authority (TRCA) request the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) to commission a structural and
safety survey of the Whitevale Dam; and
WHEREAS the letter of request make specific reference to the section of the Lakes and Rivers
Improvement Act which clearly identifies that the owner of the dam is responsible for structural
and safety issues; and
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WHEREAS according to several TRCA staff, the Whitevale Dam has been in need of repair for
quite some time; and
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WHEREAS The Ontario Realty Corporation, the current owner of the dam, has not taken action
to correct the structural problems; and
WHEREAS one solution to the situation might be to replace the structure with one that is less
obtrusive, but which still prevents non-native migratory fish fÌ"om invading the upstream
habitats; and
WHEREAS the informal historic and social importance of the dam within the hamlet will need
to be taken into consideration; and
WHEREAS the Whitevale Dam appears to be vulnerable to structural failure and the
ramifications of such a failure could spell extensive ecological damage, including:
. Massive loads of silt and clay suspended and settling in the lower reaches of West
Duffins and the main stem downstream to the Duffins Marsh - loads that would damage
aquatic habitat and constrict stream channels,
. Potential for bank damage and downstream erosion caused by fast moving large woody
debris which now rests in the silted channel above the dam
. Opening upstream tributaries to anadromous fish invasions, including sea lamprey and
. Loss of brook trout stocks displaced by invading salmonids.
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WHEREAS without some appreciation for the future of this structure, any fish management
planning and the Duffins Creek Strategy are place in jeopardy;
NOW THEREFORE copies of this resolution be sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources
(MNR) District Office, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Toronto Regional and Conservation
Authority, the Town of Ajax and the Region of Durham; and
THAT the City of Pickering requests the Ontario Realty Corporation to commission a structural
and safety survey of the Whitevale Dam and take appropriate action to current structural
problems in consultation with the TRCA, City of Pickering, MNR and residents,
CARRIED
(IV)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by-laws of the
City of Pickering:
By-law Number 5954/02
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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 Lot 15, Plan
40M-1637, in the City of Pickering. (A 15/01)
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By-law Number 5955/02
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law
5891/01, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area,
Region of Durham in Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, City of Pickering. (A 28/01)
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By-law Number 5956/02
Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition or disposition of certain road allowances to
correct Registry Office records,
By-law Number 5957/02
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (parking
Regulation - 1650 Kingston Road).
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Numbers 5954/02, 5955/02, 5956/02 and 5957/02, 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 thereto.
CARRIED
(V)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion concerning 401 Interchanges.
2,
Councillor Holland further gave notice of a motion concerning Seaton Environmental
Assessment.
3,
Councillor Holland stated his concerns with respect to First Source,
4,
Councillor Brenner stated his concerns with respect to the deregulation of hydro,
5,
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion pertaining to the matter of tow trucks,
6.
Councillor Brenner commented on the Smart Growth Panel advising that it has no
authority or accountability but will advise on legislation.
7,
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor Pickles concerning
planning in the North Pickering Area.
8,
Councillor Brenner reminded Council that on February 4, 2002, he gave notice of a
motion, seconded by Councillor Ryan to request the appointment of an auditor to review
the recent land swap for the Oak Ridges Moraine.
9,
Councillor Brenner requested staff to investigate why Ministry of the Environment has
not closed the matter of the York/Durham Pipeline.
10.
Councillor Brenner further requested staff to investigate the possibility of access to the
airport fÌ"om Whites Road.
11.
Councillor McLean thanked John Moniz for his work on the fund raISIng dance in
support of the future Women's Shelter.
12.
Councillor Pickles thanked the residents of Claremont for the Winter Carnival.
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Councillor Pickles advised Council that no decision has yet been made concerning their
resolution respecting additional representation on the Pickering Advisory Committee,
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Councillor Pickles gave notice of a motion concerning Federal lands.
15.
Councillor Pickles further gave notice of a motion concerning Provincial lands.
16,
Councillor Pickles stated his concerns with respect to the Terms of Reference for the
Seaton Planning Process,
17.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The Director, Operations & Emergency Services distributed correspondence from
Earth Tech Canada Inc. concerning York-Durham Sewage System Southeast
Collector Class Environmental Assessment; and a memo fÌ"om the Division Head,
Municipal Property & Engineering concerning Request for Exemption - Reduced
Load By-law, Sideline 4 South of Highway #7.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5958/02
Councillor Ryan, 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 February 18, 2002,
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CARRIED
(Vll) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m,
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC-2002-3
That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on February 11, 2002 presents
its third report to Council:
1.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 09-02
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 15/01
SARW AN SINGH DHANDA
LOT 15, PLAN 40M-1637
(2254 COTTONWOOD CIRCLE)
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/01, submitted by K. Dhanda, on
lands being Lot 15, Plan 40M-1637, City of Pickering, to amend the zoning of the
lands to permit the establishment of a second dwelling unit within the existing
dwelling on the subject property, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in
Appendix I to Report Number PD 09-02; and
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 15/01, as set out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PO 09-02,
be forwarded to City Council for enactment.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 10-02
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/01
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S AUTHORIZATION TO DEVELOP
LANDS BYLAND SEVERANCE
NOR V ALLEY HOMES L TD.
P ART OF LOT 5, PLAN 282
REAR PORTION OF 1827 PINE GROVE AVENUE
(ROCKWOOD DRIVE, NORTH OF PROHILL STREET)
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/01, submitted by Norvalley
Homes Ltd" on lands being Part of Lot 5, Plan 282 (known as the rear portion of
1827 Pine Grove Avenue, fronting the future extension of Rockwood Drive), to
amend the zoning provisions of the R4 - Residential Detached Dwelling - Fourth
Density zone to permit minimum side yard widths of 1.2 metres, maximum building
height of 9.0 metres, minimum fÌ"ont yard depth (to the vehicular entrance) of 6,0
metres and maximum lot coverage of 38 percent, be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix No. I to Planning Report PD 10-02; and
2. That the request made by Norvalley Homes Ltd., to permit the division of the subject
lands, being Part of Lot 5, Plan 282 (known as the rear portion of 1827 Pine Grove
Avenue, ffonting the future extension of Rockwood Drive), to create five new
residential building lots through Land Severance Applications LD 10/02 to LD 13/02,
rather than by plan of subdivision, by APPROVED,
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 12-02
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 28/01
COUGS (V ALLEYF ARM) LIMITED
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND
V ALLEY FARM ROAD)
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 28/01, submitted by Cougs
(Valleyfarm) Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, City of Pickering,
to amend the zoning to reduce the required minimum building height from 8,5 metres
to 6.5 metres while maintaining the two-storey minimum building height requirement
and to provide additional deck encroachment provisions on the subject lands, be
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Planning Committee Report
PC-2002-3
APPROVED as set out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix I to Report Number
PD 12-02; and
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2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 28/01, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Report Number PD 12-02, be
forwarded to City Council for enactment.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 13-02
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 41/00
JOHN MONIZ ON BEHALF OF 1094511 ONTARIO INe.
PART OF LOTS 6 AND 7, PLAN 489
(NORTHWEST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND WALNUT LANE)
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 41/00, submitted by John Moniz on
behalf of 1094511 Ontario Inc. on lands being Part Lots 6 and 7, Plan 489, City of
Pickering, to amend the zoning on the subject lands to permit the establishment of a
two-storey office building, for professional and business offices (excluding medical
offices), with associated personal services and accessory uses, be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report Number PD 13-02.
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Appendix II
Committee of the Whole Report
COW 2002-3
That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on February 11, 2002, presents its
third report to Council and recommends:
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CLERKS REPORT CL 01-02
PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
& PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
1. That Clerk's Report CL 01-02 regarding Processing Development Applications and Public
Notification be received.
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CLERKS REPORT CL 03-02
REGULATE SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND WORKPLACES
1, That the letter dated January 23, 2002 ITom the Clerk of the Regional Municipality of
Durham regarding a resolution passed by the Council of the Region regarding the regulation
of smoking in public places and workplaces be received.
2. That the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Council of the
City of Pickering approves of the Regional Council passing a Region-wide by-law regulating
the smoking of tobacco in public places and workplaces,
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