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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 1, 1999 8 8 . e- .O-r~ OF þ~% !J! z ... " COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, March 1, 1999 at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson M. Holland D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T.Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll B. Taylor D. Kearns (I) (II) 1. 2. 3. - Chief Administrative Officer - Director of Parks and Facilities - Director of Planning - Town Clerk - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 15, 1999. Special Meeting of February 15, 1999. DELEGATIONS Fraser Copeland, representing C.U.P.E. Local 129, presented a cheque to Mayor Arthurs and Councillor Dickerson as a Platinum Sponsor of the Pickering 2000 Millennium project. Larry Field, Brian Denny and Don Prince, representing the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, addressed Council with respect to the TRCA's waterfront acquisition program. He outlined the lands in the surplus area and the properties still to be acquired. He stated that only two more properties are for sale in the Rodd Avenue area. David Steele, representing the Waterfront Task Force, addressed Council with respect to the Millennium Trail and the waterfront in general. He suggested forming an implementation committee and moving forward with the design of the trail from east to west within the Town. He thanked Mayor Arthurs for his vision and Councillor Holland for the trail. 20 4. The following addressed Council with respect to the acquisition of property along the waterfront by the TRCA: a) 8 b) c) 8 5. 6. . Herb Wank, 480 Rougemount Drive, stated his concern with the creation of an additional lot and the speed at which this is being put through. He questioned Council's concern if the large block ofland is sold for development. Geraldine Goudie, 572 Rougemount Drive, questioned why Pickering is having such difficulty developing their waterfront. Marian Martin, 525 Bella Vista Drive, made a presentation on the history of the TRCA's acquisition and sale of lands. She outlined the original plan for the Rodd Avenue area and the development which could occur. d) Gregory Mason, 544 Rodd Avenue, advised of the many comments by the TRCA concerning their desire to acquire lands and now their attempt to sell lands which are necessary for residents to have access to the waterfront. He showed on overhead the difference between the previous top-of-bank and the new top-of-bank as drawn by the TRCA. e) Sue Peschke, 1831 Fairport Road, stated that parkland and greenspace are vital to a community. Existing parkland is not connected and not accessible. She urged Council to save the open space. f) Steve Hann, 479 Rougemount Drive, commented on the need for parkland and the waterfront. The following addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion regarding Agricultural Easements: a) Bruce Flattery, representing Duffin Rouge Agricultural Community, stated that most delegates present were there to request Council's support of the motion. He asked that Council keep their eyes on the future. b) Murray Nash, 2645 Altona Road, stated his support of the motion being presented this evening concerning the Ontario Realty Corporation. c) Mrs. Thompson, Whitevale, advised of her support of the motion. She advised of the price per acre being asked by the Ontario Realty Corporation of those presently living on the property. This land should not be sold until after the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. d) Mr. Thompson, Whitevale, stated his support of the motion and questioned the cost being asked for the land. Bill Gordon, representing Billy G. Amusements, addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion to licence and regulate carnivals. He stated that charities benefit from carnivals being held in Pickering and he would not like to see them suffer due to inappropriate licencing and regulating. He advised that he would be willing to work with staff to create a fair by-law. 8 8 8 21 (lID RESOLUTIONS Resolution #31/99 - Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 22, 1999, be adopted with the following amendment: 0 Item # 1 was deferred to the March 8th Council Meeting. Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution. Resolution #31a/99 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Item # 1 be deferred to the March 8th Council Meeting. CARRIED Resolution #32/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Town Council authorize the Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee to prepare and present to Council for its consideration an application to the Federal Government through the Millennium Partnership Program for funding of the Millennium Trail project and further authorize the Committee to prepare and present to Council for its consideration an application for funding made available by the Province of Ontario for millennium community projects and to formally follow up Minister Ecker's offer of support and assistance on the Millennium Trail project; and That Town Council also authorize the Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee to negotiate and secure funding from organizations, corporations and/or individuals for the Millennium Trail Project. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #32a/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the first paragraph be amended by deleting the ward "pursue" and replacing it with "prepare and present to Council for its consideration" and further amending by deleting the word "apply" and replacing with "prepare and present to Council for its consideration" . CARRIED 22 Resolution #33/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS the Town of Pickering is the host of several carnivals that are held in our community each year; and 8 WHEREAS many of these carnivals are held close to residential neighbourhoods and thus can be disruptive due to noise and parking of vehicles; and WHEREAS the Municipal Act allows Council's to pass by-laws for prohibiting or regulating and licencing carnivals; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the Town Clerk to prepare a by-law to licence and regulate carnivals; and THAT this by-law be brought to Council no later than the Council Meeting of April 6, 1999. CARRIED Resolution #34/99 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson 8 WHEREAS the Ontario Realty Corporation (O.R.c.) applied to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to allow the creation of lots less than 40 hectares on lands within the Town of Pickering, located west of the West Duffin Creek and north of the C.P. (Belleville) rail line, which area is known as the Provincial Agricultural Assembly; and WHEREAS the Town of Pickering and the Region of Durham have both agreed to support O.R.C.'s amendment application, so long as agricultural easements in favour of the Town are established on all agricultural lands sold by O.R.c. in the Provincial Agricultural Assembly; and WHEREAS O.R.c. has appealed its application to the Ontario Municipal Board, despite having reached substantial agreement with the Town and Region on most terms and conditions related to agricultural easements and notwithstanding the fact that O.R.c. had previously agreed to the use of agricultural easements; and WHEREAS O.R.c. has continued to pursue the sale of various properties within the Agricultural Assembly even though an Ontario Municipal Board hearing to consider the issue of agricultural easements is scheduled to commence on May 10, 1999; and 8 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves that it wishes to work co-operatively with the Government of Ontario and the O.R.C. to facilitate the sale of Ontario's surplus lands in the Town of Pickering in a manner consistent with the resolutions of the Town of Pickering including the placing of agricultural easements with appropriate terms and conditions on the lands within the Provincial Agricultural Assembly, and THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves to strongly request that O.R.C.: . . a) 8 b) c) 23 immediately place a moratorium on its sales program within the Provincial Agricultural Assembly save and except those who have entered into a purchase or sale of land until an appropriate settlement agreement is reached with the Town and the Region on the terms and conditions for using agricultural easements, or until a decision is made by the Ontario Municipal Board on the establishment of agricultural easements. honour its previous commitment to support the use of agricultural easements and in so doing, to agree to resume serious negotiations with the Town and the Region on reaching a settlement agreement on the terms and conditions for using agricultural easements, prior to and to avoid the necessity of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. that this resolution be copied to the Chairman of the O.R.C., the Honourable Chris Hodgson, Chair of Management Board (responsible for the O.R.C.) and the Honourable Janet Ecker. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Motion as Amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #34a/99 8 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That paragraph a) of the resolution concerning the O.R.c. be amended by inserting "save and except those who have entered into a purchase or sale ofland", CARRIED Recorded Vote on Amendment: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Johnson and Pickles. Resolution #35/99 8 WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), through the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project in partnership with the Province of Ontario and its member municipalities, including the Town of Pickering, has acquired substantial lands along the Pickering Waterfront over a 25 year period; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has consolidated a "Watemont Vision" through receipt of "The Watemont 2001" - Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Watemont Final Report and actions in Report to Council IDT 80-98; and WHEREAS certain private properties have been identified for acquisition in a timely manner to implement the "Watemont Vision" and the priority components; and - . 24 WHEREAS the TRCA has a Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project which is consistent with the "Waterfront Vision"; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced in its 1998-1999 Budget a renewed commitment to participate in protecting significant natural areas through acquisition by establishing the "Natural Areas Protection Fund" and allocating 20 million dollars over four years; 8 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to seek matching Provincial funding as soon as possible for acquisition of strategic private properties to facilitate implementation of key components ofthe Pickering Waternont Vision; and THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby indicates its willingness to participate in the acquisition funding partnership; and THAT the Town of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority act as partners to a maximum of 50% of the total acquisition funding; and THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of Durham be so advised. TABLED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #358/99 8 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Holland That the above resolution be tabled. CARRIED Resolution #36/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner For a Motion to introduce a resolution concerning the Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations A and B. CARRIED Resolution #37/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 8 WHEREAS the operating licences for Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations A and B (PNGS-A and PNGS-B) both expire on March 31, 1999, and Ontario Hydro has applied to renew these licences for a period of two years; and WHEREAS a decision on these operating licences is expected to be made by the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) at its meeting of March 25, 1999; and o. 25 WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has a number of important issues and concerns related to the current operation of the Pickering Nuclear Station, and its impact on the community, including concerns about environmental impact, fire protection, human performance issues, procedural compliance, staff training and site security; and WHEREAS staff of the AECB has recommended the renewal of the licenses for PNGS-A and PNGS-B for a two-year period; and 8 WHEREAS the Town is not fully satisfied with the position of AECB staff concerning the licence renewal; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves to advise the AECB as follows: a) that Town Council can accept a 2 year licence renewal for PNGS-A, so long as it remains in an approved shutdown state and will not be considered for re-start without a full public review and the issuance of a new licence; and b) that Town Council has a strong and serious interest in ensuring that the municipality's concerns about PNGS-B are addressed in an effective and timely manner, and therefore recommends a 1 year licence renewal for PNGS-B; and c) that upon reviewing the one-year licence, should the AECB find that Ontario Hydro has made inadequate progress toward meeting the Town's concerns, the Board be requested to hold a public hearing in Pickering to report on the lack of progress. 8 CARRIED Recorded Vote on Motion as amended: Yes: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Johnson Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #37a/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That paragraph c) be amended by deleting "interim report" and replacing it with "licence" and further amending by deleting "one-year review and advise of any further conditions to be imposed upon the licence" and replacing it with "lack of progress" CARRIED 8 26 (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Ryan took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5457/99 8 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - DCC #19, 32, 42,51,52,58,60,93/106, 136, 139, 152, OCC #2 and 11). By-law Number 5458/99 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property. . By-law Number 5459/99 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement from The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to 563259 Ontario Limited, over that part of Lot 17, Plan 43, Pickering, designated as Part XX on 40R-XXXX. By-law Number 5460/99 Being a by-law to authorize the sale of surplus municipal lands being the former Library, former Firehall and former Seniors Centre in the Town of Claremont, Pickering, in accordance with By-law 4592/95. By-law Number 5461/99 8 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 23, Plan 40M-1482, Pickering, as public highway (Brock Road). By-law Number 5462/99 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 59, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering (Sandhurst Crescent), Block 60, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering (Meldron Drive), Block 61, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering (Sandhurst Crescent), Block 62, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering (Pine Grove Avenue) and Block 63, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering (Westcreek Drive) as public highway. THIRD READING: Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Ryan moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5455/99, 5457/99, 5458/99, 5459/99, 5460/99, 5461/99 and 5462/99 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 8 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Ryan commented on his concerns regarding the two motions respecting the Millennium Trail and the TRCA. 2. Councillor Brenner advised the Director of Planning of the tri-meeting being held on Wednesday at the Region of Durham and questioned if any decisions regarding pilot projects must comply with the Official Plan. 8 e 8 27 3. Councillor Dickerson responded to Councillor Ryan's comments concerning financial responsibility. Resolution #38/99 , Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Holland That this Council resolves to go In Camera at 12:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing proposed property purchases by the T.R.C.A. CARRIED Resolution #39/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Holland That this Council rise fÌ"om its In Camera session at 12:51 a.m CARRIED Resolution #40/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the motion regarding the T.R. c.A. ' s waternont acquisition program that was tabled earlier this meeting be lifted fÌ"om the table. CARRIED Resolution #41/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), through the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project in partnership with the Province of Ontario and its memPer municipalities, including the Town of Pickering, has acquired substantial lands along tþe Pickering Waternont over a 25 year period; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has consolidated a "Wat~mont Vision" through receipt of "The WaterfÌ"ont 2001" - Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Watemont Final Report and actions in Report to Council IDT 80-98; and WHEREAS certain private properties have been identified for acquisition in a timely manner to implement the "Waterfront Vision" and the priority components; and WHEREAS the TRCA has a Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project which is consistent wtth the "Waternont Vision"; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced in its 1998-1999 Budget a renewed commitment to participate in protecting significant natural areas through acquisition by establishing the "Natural Areas Protection Fund" and allocating 20 million dollars over four years; 8 8 8 28 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to seek matching Provincial funding as soon as possible for the acquisition of strategic private properties to facilitate implementation of key components of the Pickering Waterfront Vision; and THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby indicates its willingness to participate in the acquisition funding partnership; and THAT the Town of Pickering and the Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority act as partners to a maximum of50% of the total acquisition funding; and THAT prior to the Council of the Town of Pickering approving any funding arrangement the Council shall be advised in a confidential report of the properties to be acquired and the terms of the funding arrangements; and THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of Durham be so advised. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Johnson Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #41a/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the following paragraph be added to the motion regarding the T.R.C.A.'s waterfÌ"ont acquisition program: THAT prior to the Council of the Town of Pickering approving any funding arrangement the Council shall be advised in a confidential report of the properties to be acquired and the terms of the funding arrangements; and CARRIED (VI) CONFIRMATION BY -LA W By-law Number 5463/99 Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Holland 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 regular and special meeting held on February 15, 1999 and special meeting of February 22, 1999 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED 8 8 8 . (VII) DATED 29 ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 12:57 a.m. ~ MAYOR /-~ CLERK 8 8 8 "- APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 22, 1999, presents its fourth report to Council and recommends: 1. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T -98002 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 7/98 VALLEYTRAIL DEVELOPMENTS LTD. PART OF LOT 21, CONCESSION 2 (NORTHWEST CORNER FINCH AVE. & VALLEY FARM ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 7/98 - 18T -9800 1. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham, that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -98002 submitted by Valleytrail Developments Ltd., on lands known as Part of Lot 21 Concession 2, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report Number 3-99; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 7/98, to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -98002 to allow residential development, be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Recommendation Report Number 3-99. Deferred to March 8th Council Meetin2 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T -97006 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 11/97 ESTATE OF VIOLET E. SWAN PART OF LOT 28, CONCESSION 2 (NORTHEAST CORNER OF FINCH AVENUE AND WHITES ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 23 10 1. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham, that proposed amendments to the Draft-Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -97006, submitted by the Estate of Violet E. Swan, on lands known as Part of Lot 28, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report 3-99, further revised by Council by deleting "a public walkway and" from Section 2.3.5(f) of the Recommended Conditions of Approval and delete that portion of Block 128 between Lots 101 and 102 as illustrated on the staff recommended plan; and 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Appliéation A I 1/97 to allow residential development and conserve open space lands, be APPROVED to implement the Draft-Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -97006 as amended, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning Report 3-99. 2 3. . BROCK WEST LANDFILL - .LANDSCAPE PLAN FILE NUMBER - F 3220 1. That Town Council approve the landscape plan for the Brock West Landfill Site (dated July 1997), prepared by Victor Ford and Associates for The City of Toronto, and attached as Attachment #1 to Report PF 01-99. 8 2. That Town Council endorse the general planting concept and implementation phasing of the plan, as set out in Attachments 1 and 2 to Report PF 01-99. 3. That Town Council recognize that completion of these landscape works satisfies Section 26 of the Minutes of Settlement dated April 4, 1996 between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Metropolitan Toronto (now City of Toronto) and identified as Court File No. 94-CU-80485. 4. RIGHT TO SELL ADVERTISING SPACE - TRANSIT BENCHES - RFP -6 -98 FILE NUMBER - C 4300 - F 4100 That Creative Outdoor Advertising be awarded a five year contract for the right to sell advertising space on transit benches in the Town of Pickering under terms and conditions established in Request for Proposal RFP - 6 - 98. 5. CONFIRMATION OF FIDELITY INSURANCE FOR 1999 FILE NUMBER - A 1100 8 That the Director of Finance and Treasurer's Report FIN 04-99 regarding confirmation of Fidelity Insurance for 1999 be forwarded to Council for information. 6. SECTION 442 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT ADmSTMENTS TO TAXES FILE NUMBER - A 2310.293 That Report FIN 06-99 be received and; that The Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to write-off taxes due to fire, demolition, clerical error, exemption and assessment change as provided under Section 442 of the Municipal Act. 7. "GUIDE SCOUT WEEK" - FEBRUARY 21 TO 27,1999 "ENGINEERING WEEK" FEBRUARY 28,1999 "RED CROSS MONTH" - MARCH, 1999 "NEW HOMES MONTH" - APRIL, 1999 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 8 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "GUIDE SCOUT WEEK" - FEBRUARY 21 TO 27,1999 "ENGINEERING WEEK" FEBRUARY 28,1999 "RED CROSS MONTH" - MARCH, 1999 "NEW HOMES MONTH" - APRIL, 1999