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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, May 17, 1999 at 7:35
p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
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COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson
D . Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
ABSENT:
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director of Parks and Facilities
- Director of Planning
- Town Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
Councillor Ryan - (Current Provincial Interest)
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 3, 1999
Special Meeting of May 3, 1999
Special Meeting of May 10, 1999
Special Meeting of May 10, 1999
DELEGA TIONS
Sandy Rider, representing the Whitevale and District Residents
Association, addressed Council with respect to the Agricultural Preserve.
She thanked Council for their efforts, and support regarding this matter.
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PRESENTA TION
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Chief Kevin McAlpine introduced Inspector John Morrison and Inspector
Mills. Inspector Mills thanked Council and staff for their support and
outlined the new initiatives developed and produced in Pickering.
Inspector John Morrison was then sworn in as the new Officer in charge of
the Ajax/Pickering Community Police Office by Chief Kevin McAlpine and
Mayor Arthurs.
Inspector Morrison then spoke of the partnership between government,
police and the community. He advised of his history on the Police Force
and that he is looking forward to meeting and working with Council.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #111/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 10, 1999 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #112/99
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That, with respect to Ontario Municipal Board Decision No. 0831, Town Council advises
the Board that:
1.
Town Council requires the construction of a vehicular connection between the
Graywood subdivision and the Pickering Recreation Complex, in the general
location of Lot 43 ofGraywood's plan;
2.
The construction of the vehicular connection should occur at the onset of
development, at Graywood's expense, and to the satisfaction of the Town;
3.
The pedestrian access identified as Block 30 on Graywood's plan should be
relocated between Lot 55 and Lot 54 of that plan; and
Staff be authorized to prepare appropriate conditions of approval and submit them to the
Board to reflect Town Council's position with respect to items 1-3.
CARRIED
Resolution #113/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
. Seconded by Councillor Holland
For a. Leave to Introduce a motion regarding fire safety measures at the East Shore
Community Centre.
CARRIED
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Resolution #114/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That Fire Enhanced Safety Measures be implemented at the East Shore Community
Centre for an amount not to exceed $49,000.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
Absent: Councillors Johnson and Ryan
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws
of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5493/99
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham in Part of Lot 28, Concession 2, in the Town of Pickering (A 11/97; 18T-97006)
By-law Number 5494/99
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham in Part of Lot 31, Concession 12, in the Town of Pickering. (A 14/99)
By-law Number 5495/99
Being a by-law to regulate, protect and control all public parks in the Town of Pickering.
By-law Number 5496/99
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 963-979 Brock Road and 1735 Bayly Street - Brock Commercial Centre)
THIRD READING:
Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5493/99, 5494/99, 5495/99 and 5496/99 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
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OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Dickerson commented on community based policing. He
advised that the perception of the residents is an uncaring attitude by the
police.
2.
Councillor Brenner also commented on community based policing and the
inequity towards children and youth.
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3.
Councillor Brenner thanked the Town Clerk for and commented on the
memorandum concerning the portables at St. Mary Separate High School.
4.
Councillor Holland commented on where responsibility should land for
problems within the community. He stated that a community wide effort is
required to deal with the problems being experienced.
5.
Mayor Arthurs stressed the fact that it is a small percentage of youth in
Pickering creating problems and that the larger percentage are involved
heavily in community work.
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The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed correspondence for
Council's information concerning the new CUPE Collective
Agreement; Grant Information; Portables at St. Mary Secondary
School; and Pickering Transit Advertising.
b) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a number of staff have
been speaking to him concerning retirement.
c) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a letter had been received
from Direct Underground concerning their tender and expressing
concern and requesting reconsideration of the decision by Council not
to go with their bid which was the low bid.
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d) The Director of Parks & Facilities distributed correspondence
regarding the proposed sprinkler system at the East Shore Community
Centre. He advised that the amount previously approved by Council
was $49,000 and that the revised amount is approximately $40,000
higher. Councillor Dickerson stated that there is no requirement to
spend this amount of money under either the Building Code or the Fire
Code.
e) Councillor Johnson commented on a letter he had received from Robert
D. Watt concerning a Millennium Coat of Arms. He forwarded his
correspondence regarding this matter to Councillor Pickles.
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CONFIRMA TION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5497/99
Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Brenner 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 May 17, 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 8:55 p.m.
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 10, 1999, presents
its first report to Council and recommends:
1.
ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER SERVICING PLAN
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
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That Town Council authorize staff to commence with the Detailed Review
of the Rouge Park N eighbourhood, as required by section 1 1. 16(b) of the
Pickering Official Plan; and
That Mayor Arthurs be included as a member of the Advisory Committee
for the Detailed Review of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood.
2.
That Town Council authorize staff to initiate a Request for Proposals with
respect to the "Terms of Reference - Rouge Park Neighbourhood
Environmental Master Servicing Plan" (Appendix I to Planning Report No.
9-99).
2.
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION PICA 82/98
BY GLENN BOURROWS HAYES
FILE NUMBER - A 2130
That the request of Mr. Glenn Bourrows Hayes for a refund of the application fee
respecting Committee of Adjustment application PICA 82/98 be refused.
3.
PICKERING PARKS BY-LAW
FILE NUMBER - F 3220
That the Durham Region Police Services Board be requested to appoint the
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers of the Town of Pickering as Special
Constables.
4.
TENDER FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT
AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
That Tender No. T-2-99 submitted by 616183 Ontario Inc., OIA Hollingworth
Construction Co., for storm sewer improvements and road reconstruction on Dixie
Road in the amount of$219,461.01, including 7% G.S.T. be accepted; and
That a project cost of $258,344.84 including the tender amount and other
associated costs, be approved; and
That funding in the amount up to $258,500.00 be approved.
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5.
"HEMOCHROMATOSIS AWARENESS WEEK - MAY 25 - 31,1999
"WATER SAFETY WEEK" - MAY 30 - JUNE 6, 1999
"LEUKEMIA AWARENESS MONTH" - JUNE, 1999
"ST. JOHN WEEK" - JULY 12 - 18, 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
"HEMOCHROMATOSIS AWARENESS WEEK - MAY 25 - 31, 1999
"WATER SAFETY WEEK" - MAY 30 - JUNE 6,1999
"LEUKEMIA AWARENESS MONTH" - JUNE, 1999
"ST. JOHN WEEK" - JULY 12 - 18, 1999