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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, May 3, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T.Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
S. Reynolds
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
ABSENT:
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director of Parks and Facilities
- Director of Planning
- Director of Finance and Treasurer
- Director of Culture and Recreation
- Town Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
Councillor Johnson - Personal
Councillor Dickerson rose on a Point of Personal Privilege concerning an article which
appeared in the News Advertiser concerning the Millennium 2000 project. He advised
that he had met with Councillor Johnson concerning this matter, issues had been addressed
and Councillor Johnson was satisfied.
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(II)
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 19, 1999
Special Meeting of April 19, 1999
Special Meeting of April 12, 1999
DEL~GA TIONS
Gord Lewis, representing Child Find Ontario, was present to support the
proclamations of Mayas "Green Ribbon of Hope Month" and May 25th as
"National Missing Children's Day". He presented Council with green
n"bbons to kick off the campaign in Pickering.
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Geraldine Goudie, representing the Rosebank Ratepayers Association,
addressed Council with respect to the Waterfront Trail. She was pleased to
hear that the trail will soon begin and thanked everyone for their hard
work.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #96/99
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1.
The Millennium Trail Project as submitted by the Chair of the Millennium Trail Ad
Hoc Committee as set out in Report COI-99 with a gross cost of $2,596,324 and
financing as follows be approved:
Community Services Groups
Ontario Power Generation
- Pickering Nuclear
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Federal Go vemment - Millennium Partnership Pro gram
Province of Ontario
Town of Pickering
100,000
500.000
200,000
400,000
200,000
1.200.000
$2.600.000
2.
The 1999 Capital Budget as submitted to the Budget Committee on April 28, 1999
be amended as follows:
a)
the Millennium Trail Project approved under Recommendation 1 be added
to the Parks and Facilities Budget (No. 2718) in addition to the provision
for the Waterfront Trail (No. 6129);
b)
the Town of Pickering's portion of the financing in the amount of
$1,200,000 be provided by a transfer from the Development Charges
Reserve Fund (No. 4227) - Parkland Development in the amount of
$800,000 and by a transfer fÌ'om the Parkland Reserve Fund (No. 4230) in
the amount of $400,000.
3.
Council approve the submission by the appropriate staff of the Canada Millennium
Partnership application to the Federal Government as per the attachment to this
Report;
4.
that the appropriate staff be authorized to make any and all applications for
funding to all potential partners including, but not limited to the list provided in the
Financial Implications Section of this report;
5.
any funds received are to be deposited by the Treasurer in the Corporations bank
account and are to remain to the credit of this project until expended;
6.
no funds are to be expended or committed until a further report from the
appropriate staff is submitted to Council regarding the fund raising efforts. The
project disbursement of the Town's portion of the funding for the project is:
1999 $300,000
2000 $500,000
2001 $400,000
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the Director of Parks and Facilities in conjunction with the appropriate officials of
the Town of Pickering be authorized to proceed with the calling of tenders,
proposals or other cost estimate methods but that no awarding of contracts be
made pending Council discussion of Recommendation 6;
8.
the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be authorized to give effect
thereto.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Resolution #97/99
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
1.
That Council adopt the "Regional Node 2 Development Guidelines", attached as
Appen<Üx I to Planning Report No. 8-99; and
2.
That Council adopt "Regional Node 2 -- Informational Revisions to the Pickering
Official Plan", revising informational text and Map 19 of the Village East
Neighbourhood, as set out in Appendix II to Planning Report No. 8-99.
Referred to the Special Council Meetio2 of May 10. 1999
Resolution #98/99
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
1.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/98 submitted by Gentra
Canada Investments Inc., being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Town of Pickering,
to permit the development of large format retailing, including a large format food
store and ancillary specialized retailing, in addition to the existing trade centre, be
ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, as set out in
the staff recommended implementing by-law attached as Appen<Üx I to
Recommended Report No. 6-99; and
2.
That Staff be authorized to present Council's ENDORSEMENT IN PRINCIPLE
to the Ontario Municipal Board, as Council's position on Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 16/98 at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, and
further authorize staff to make adjustments to the staff recommended
implementing by-law as technical issues are finalized.
CARRIED
Referred to the Special Council Meetin2 of May 10. 1999
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Resolution #99/99
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated April26~ 1999 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #100/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"Green Ribbon of Hope Month" - May, 1999
"National Missing Children's Day" - May 25,1999
CARRIED
Resolution #101/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS over the years the Provincial Government has enacted various legislation to
protect persons fÌ"om life-threatening situations, some examples being the requirement to
wear seatbelts when driving or being a passenger in a vehicle, helmets for persons under
18 years of age when using a bicycle or lifejackets when operating a motorboat; and
WHEREAS there have been fatalities or serious injuries by equestrian riders when they
have fallen from or thrown by a horse; and
WHEREAS there is a responsibility for owners and/or operators of equestrian facilities to
ensure that patrons of their facilities are protected when riding horses at their facilities;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
requests the Provincial Government to initiate legislation that would make it mandatory
for all equestrian facilities to require that helmets be worn by all riders usÙlg their facilities;
and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP,
Durham West.
CARRIED
Resolution #102/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
For a leave to introduce.
CARRIED
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Resolution #103/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the 1999 Capital Parks Budget for the Waterfront Trail be increased from $300,000
to $600,000 and be funded from the Parks Reserve Fund and referred to the Special
Council Meeting of May 10, 1999.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Holland took leave to introduce by-laws
of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5485/99
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of
places of amusement.
By-law Number 5486/99
Being a by-law to assume Tranquil Court and Westcreek Drive (formerly Valleyview
Drive), Plan 40M-1508, Pickering, for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction
of the Town.
By-law Number 5487/99
Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1508,
Pickering.
By-law Number 5488/99
Being a by-law to assume Forestview Drive, Starview Court, Valleyview Drive and
Waterford Gate, Plan 40M-I449, Pickering, for public use as public highways under the
jurisdiction ofthe Town.
By-law Number 5489/99
Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-I449,
Pickering.
By-law Number 5490/99
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of
places of amusement.
By-law Number 5491/99
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 210, Plan 40M-1896, Pickering, as public highway
(Wildflower Drive).
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By-law Number 5492/99
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - DCC #139, 1400 the Esplanade, Casitas at Discovery Place and DCC #' 136,
Village at the Pines, 1525-1535 Diefenbaker, and Amberlea Plaza, White's Road North).
THIRD READING:
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Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Holland moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5485/99, 5486/99, 5487/99, 5488/99,
5489/99, 5490/99, 5491/99 and 5492/99 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
(V)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Ryan thanked the Canadian Carribean Cultural Association for
the Seniors Tea held this past weekend.
2.
Councillor Ryan advised that Pickering received the Bronze Award from
the Waste Reduction Council. He thanked Council and staff and
challenged Pickering to beat IBM who, this year, received the Platinum
Award for waste reduction.
3.
Councillor Dickerson advised that he was pleased to represented the Town
as Acting Mayor at the kick-off ofthe YMCA walk-a-Hon.
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4.
Councillor Dickerson thanked the Kinsmen Air Cadets for their assistance
with clean-up of the Douglas Ravine. He also thanked the seniors and
Price Choppers for helping with lunch for the volunteers. He also
advisedthat much of the garbage picked up appeared to come from the two
plazas on the south side of Bayly and requested that plaza owners be
approached concerning their waste bins.
5.
Councillor Brenner advised that the official launching of the new low floor
Orion buses will take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m, along with the unveiling
of some Pickering 2000 banners. He also advised of other anticipated
events.
6.
Mayor Arthurs advised that the unveiling of the Dream Scape sculpture
will take place on Thursday evening at 7 p.m He also advised of ground
breaking ceremonies for the new seniors nursing home, Canadian Tire,
Tridel Millennium 2 Tower.
7.
Mayor Arthurs advised that the challenge between Ajax and Pickering for
waste reduction was won by Pickering. The Town of Pickering received
the Best Community Effort Award and their flag was flown at the Town of
Ajax Municipal Building for one week.
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(VI)
CONFIRMATION BY -LAW
By-law Number 5493/99
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Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Dickerson 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 meeting of April 19, 1999 and special
meetings held on April 12, 1999 and April 19, 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
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m
DATED
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on April 26, 1999,
presents its seventh report to Council and recommends:
1.
DURHAM PLANNING SYSTEM REVIEW
PHASE 1 REPORT
FILE NUMBER - A 2240
That Town Council endorse the Durham Planning System Review Phase 1
Report, dated February 11, 1999, and
That a copy of Planning Report 6-99 and Council's resolution respecting
the Durham Planning Review System Review Phase I Report be forwarded
to the Region of Durham.
2.
METROPOLITAN TORONTO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
BLOCK 24, PLAN 40M-1366
(DUNN CRESCENT)
FILE NUMBER - A 3310
1.
That Town Council authorize reViSions to be made to a
Development Agreement between Metropolitan Toronto Habitat
for Humanity and the Town of Pickering which was previously
authorized for execution by By-law 5236/98. These revisions to
the Development Agreement shall provide for: the development of
two dwelling units on Block 24, Plan 40M-1366 in a design which
includes linking of the two dwelling units by a full common wall;
exterior cladding of the dwelling units with brick on the front and
sides of the first storey and vinyl siding on the second storey;
dwelling and driveway sitings; road work lighting, and servicing
matters; and construction of noise attenuation features, all of which
have been agreed to the Town, Metropolitan Toronto Habitat for
Humanity, and a Community Working Group. Such revisions to
the Development Agreement shall be made in a form satisfactory to
the Town Solicitor and the Director of Planning.
2.
That Town Council consider a request by Metropolitan Toronto
Habitat for Humanity to refund an application fee ofS450.00 which
was paid by Metropolitan Toronto Habitat for Humanity as part of
Minor Variance Application PICA 80/98, on the subject lands.
3.
PALMER-VOSS HOUSE DESIGNATION
2101 VALLEY FARM ROAD
CONCESSION 2, LOT 20
FILE NUMBER -D 3400
That Report #HP 01-99 regarding the designation of the Palmer-Voss
House, 2101 Valley Farm Road, be received; and
That the Palmer-Voss House be designated as a Heritage Property.
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BILL 108,
THE STREAMLINING OF ADMINISTRATION
OF PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT (POA) - TRANSFER
FILE NUMBER -A 2310.31
That Legal Report L 14-99 to summarize the opportunity presented by Bill
108 (provincial Offences Act Transfer) to opt into this potential revenue
generating program with other Municipalities in Durham Region, be
received.
5.
APPLICATION BY PICKERING NUCLEAR TO AMEND
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL A 390203
CLOSURE OF WEST LANDFILL SITE AT THE
PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
FILE NUMBER -F 2710.01
That the Ministry of the Environment be advised that the Council of the
Town of Pickering has no objection to the application submitted by
Pickering Nuclear to amend the Provisional Certificate of Approval No. A
390203 respecting the closure of the West Landfill Site at the Pickering
Nuclear Generating Station.
6.
NOXIOUS WEEDS
FILE NUMBER - A 2260
That Report CL 20-99 regarding Noxious Weeds be received; and
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering authorizes
the publication of a Public Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under
the provision of the Weed Control Act, RS.O. 1990 Chapter W.5 of the
Province of Ontario and directs the Regional Weed Inspectors to cause
noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may
deem proper; and
That the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of
their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of the Town of
Pickering against the respective parcels concerned and that such amount
shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act.
7.
"INTERNATIONAL COMPO STING WEEK" MAY 2 TO 8, 1999
"THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL MONTH" - MAY,
1999
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"INTERNATIONAL COMPOSTING WEEK" MAY 2 TO 8, 1999
"THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL MONTH" - MAY,
1999
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APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT TWO CARNIVALS
FILE NUMBER - D 2300
1.
That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Wally and
Diana Townsend to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade
Centre on Saturday, May 1, 1999 and Sunday, May 2, 1999 be
approved.
2.
That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Robertson
Amusements Limited to conduct a carnival at the Canadian Tire
Store on Kingston Road from Thursday, April 29, 1999 to Sunday,
May 2, 1999 be approved.