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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 3rd, 1999 at 8:10
p.m
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T.Quinn
G. Paterson
R. Holborn
N. Carroll
E. Buntsma
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
(I)
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
(II)
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2.
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director of Finance and Treasurer
- Director of Public Works
- Director of Planning
- Director of Parks & Facilities
- Town Clerk
- Committee Co-ordinator
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of July 20, 1999
Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Brenner and Ryan
DELEGATIONS
Duncan Read, Executive Director, Social Development Council of Ajax-
Pickering addressed Council about a significant study measuring the
community wellness of Durham Region and each of the eight area
municipalities. He outlined the Study's beginning, development,
objectives and analysis undertaken. He invited Council to attend the
Community Forum being held on October 1st.
The following representatives of the Pickering Waterfront Trail West
Neighbourhood/Community Committee addressed Council about the
Waterfront Trail through Petticoat Creek Park:
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a) Duncan Miller thanked the members of the Community Committee for
their work and dedication. The proposed waterfront trail would be a
tremendous legacy to leave future generations. The most sensible route
is along the waterfront and over the creek.
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b) Brenda Shorishey stated that the waterfront trail should be located
along the waterfront and not hidden through the northern route.
Access for all, including those in wheelchairs, must be considered. A
bridge would highlight the trail.
c) Tom Atkins stated his concurrence with all previous comments. The
initial meeting to consider the waterfront trail was held on July 7th.
Numerous meetings were held and an alternate route recommended.
Mr. Atkins thanked the residents who came to the meeting in support,
to the members of the Committee and to staff and Council for their
support.
3.
John Sabean, representing Heritage Pickering, addressed Council with
respect to the proposed western Library Branch. He stated Heritage
Pickering's support of a new branch but their concern with the demolition
of the Palmer-Tripp Home. He outlined the history and the architectural
significance ofthe home.
4.
Bill Boyes, representing the Pickering Public Library Board, addressed
Council with respect to the Notice of Motion authorizing staff to proceed
with the western Library Branch. He stated the urgent need to replace the
Rouge Hills Branch advising that the use of the Central Branch is
intensifying. He thanked Council for their past support, requested their
future support and their approval of the Motion coming forward this
evenmg.
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(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #157/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1.
That Interdepartmental Team Report IDT 3/99 regarding a Host Benefit
Agreement with Miller Waste Durham Inc., 1220 Squires Beach Road, be
received.
2.
That Town Council advise the Ministry of the Environment that it supports Phase
1 of the application for an amendment to Certificate of Approval A680205,
submitted by Miller Waste Systems Limited, on lands known as 1220 Squires
Beach Road, Town of Pickering subject to,
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a) the Ministry of the Environment include a restriction in the Certificate of
Approval prohibiting the acceptance of domestic solid waste from outside of
Durham Region. Domestic solid waste is defined as mixed waste collected at
curbside from residential sources but does not include blue box recyclables
and other source-separated material which can be diverted from landfill.
b) the Ministry of the Environment include a restriction in the Certificate of
Approval establishing a maximum of 40,000 tonnes per year of industrial,
commercial and institutional waste received from outside of Durham Region.
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c) the Ministry of the Environment including a requirement in the Certificate of
Approval that Miller receive site plan approval from the Town of Pickering
for Phase 2 operations, and enter into a site plan agreement with the Town,
prior to the commencement of any construction activity on Phase 2 lands.
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d) the Ministry of the Environment including a requirement in the Certificate of
Approval that Miller establish a Liaison Committee with the Town, with
membership to be determined by Miller and the Town, and that such Liaison
Committee be established as early as possible but definitely prior to Phase 2
development becoming operational.
3.
That Town Council advise the Ministry of the Environment that it supports Phase
2 of the application for an amendment to Certificate of Approval A680205,
submitted by Miller Waste Systems Limited, on lands known as 1220 Squires
Beach Road, Town of Pickering subject to,
a) the Ministry of the Environment including a requirement in the Certificate of
Approval that Miller provide 48 hours notice to the Town of Pickering of the
commencement of the wood chipping operation on the subject lands.
b) the Ministry of the Environment including a restriction in the Certificate of
Approval prohibiting the on-site crushing of construction and demolition
materials.
4.
That the staffbe directed to prepare a Host Benefit Agreement based on the issues
set out in this Report; and
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Host Benefit
Agreement.
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CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Motion as Amended:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs.
Councillor Ryan
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #157a/99
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the above resolution be amended by adding 3 c) 'the Ministry of the Environment
including a requirement in the Certificate of Approval that Miller receive site plan
approval from the Town of Pickering for Phase 2 operations, and enter into a site plan
agreement with the Town, prior to the commencement of any construction activity on
Phase 2 lands'.
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CARRIED
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Resolution #157b/99
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
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That the above resolution be amended by adding 3 d) 'the Ministry of the Environment
including a requirement in the Certificate of Approval that Miller establish a Liaison
Committee with the Town, with membership to be determined by Miller and the Town,
and that such Liaison Committee be established as early as possible but definitely prior to
Phase 2 development becoming operational'.
CARRIED
Resolution #158/99
That the portion of Tender T-6-99 submitted by Miller Paving for road improvements on
PickeringlUxbridge Townline Road, including 7% GST be accepted; and
That the funding for this project as set out in Report to Council PW 15/99 and the
memorandum ofthe Director of Public Works dated July 28, 1999, be approved; and
That funding for this project be increased by $30,000 in Capital Budget Account #2320.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #138a/99
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the above resolution be amended by increasing the funding for the
PickeringlUxbridge Townline project in Capital Budget Account #2320 by $30,000.
CARRIED
Resolution #139/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Clerk's Report CL 33/99 regarding the door-to-door sale of dog licences be
received.
CARRIED
Resolution #160/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Holland
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Pickering By-law Number 1660/83 prohibits
the selling of any goods, wares or merchandise, including produce, of any nature and kind,
in any highway or on any vacant lot adjacent to any highway; and
WHEREAS By-law Number 1660/83 authorizes a fine upon conviction; and
WHEREAS By-law Number 1660/83 continues to be violated by persons selling goods,
particularly flowers, on road allowances or on vacant lots attached thereto within the
Town of Pickering regardless ofthe issuance of tickets; and
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WHEREAS to achieve compliance with By-law Number 1660/83, it is desirable to
provide Municipal Law Enforcement Officers with the authority to remove and store in a
suitable place any goods, wares or merchandise, including produce, of any nature and
kind, being sold from any highway or from any vacant lot adjacent to any highway, in
contravention of By-law Number 1660/83;
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NOW THEREFORE the Clerk and Solicitor are hereby authorized to make application
before the Legislature of the Province of Ontario requesting legislation authorizing the
Town of Pickering to pass a by-law for the purpose of confiscating any goods, wares or
merchandise, including produce, being sold from any highway or on any vacant lot
adjacent to any highway within the Town of Pickering.
CARRIED
Resolution #161/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"National Immunization Awareness Week" - October 24 - 30,1999
"United Way Day" - September 15,1999
CARRIED
Resolution #162/99
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the modification to By-law 5531/99, to permit up to 350 square metres gross floor
area for all residential and business office uses, is minor and technical in nature, therefore,
no further notice is required to be given with respect to By-law 5531/99.
CARRIED
Resolution #163/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the modification to By-law 5537/99, to permit surface and private garage parking
spaces for 12 multiple dwellings - horizontal (townhouse) units on the south-eastern
portion of the subject property, is minor and technical in nature, therefore, no further
notice is required to be given with respect to By-law 5537/99.
CARRIED
Resolution #164/99
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes the expenditure of$8,500.00
plus applicable taxes to purchase a double page advertisement in the book being produced
by the Pickering Historical Society entitled "Time Present and Time Past - A Pictorial
History of the Town of Pickering".
CARRIED
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Resolution #165/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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WHEREAS by Resolution #183/97 passed on May 20, 1997, the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Pickering confirmed the East Woodlands Park as the
preferred site for the western Library Branch; and
WHEREAS by Resolution #375/97, Item #3 passed on October 6, 1997, Council
supported the Library Board's Western Branch Building Committee in its intention to
proceed to the conceptual design phase for a multi-functional community facility on the
East Woodlands Park site, the elements to include library, seniors, youth and community
space; and
WHEREAS by Resolution #95/98 passed on May 19, 1998, Council directed staff to
proceed with design development and construction drawings for a 10,000 sq. ft. library;
plus 1,500 sq. ft. community room (total 11,500 sq. ft.) in a manner that would allow for
the future expansion of community space as and when required; and
WHEREAS some delay in the project has occurred as the result of the investigation of a
potential alternative site, which has not proven fruitful; and
WHEREAS by By-law 5499/99 passed on May 31, 1999, Council did approve funding in
the 1998 Capital Budget for the construction of the western Library Branch; and
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WHEREAS in a presentation made to Council at its meeting of July 20, 1999, the Chair of
the Library Board stated that the Board is now prepared to proceed to the design phase of
the western Library Branch;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
directs staff to proceed with the proposed western Library Branch to the detailed design
cost stage for the 10,000 sq. foot library plus 1,500 sq. foot community room as the base
project and provide costing for a 6,000 and 10,000 square foot community space option;
and
That need for additional space be confirmed through the Recreation and Cultural Master
Plan for Town facilities within the catchment area for the western Branch.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs.
Resolution #166/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
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That the application submitted by Happy Land Carnival for a carnival licence to conduct a
carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre from August 11-15, 1999 be approved.
CARRIED
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Resolution #167/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
For a Leave to Introduce a Motion concerning the paving of Golf Club Road.
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CARRIED
Resolution #168/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Capital Budget be increased in Account #2320 by $16,000 to provide for the
paving of Golf Club Road by Miller Paving for a total cost of $48,000 with the remaining
$32,000 being paid by the Whitevale Golf Club as a shared project; and
That staff prepare and forward a report to Council at the first meeting in September on the
financing of this project.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjuction with the above resolution:
Resolution #168a/99
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the above resolution be amended by adding the request that staff prepare and
forward a report to Council at the first meeting in September on the financing of this
project.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Dickerson took leave to introduce by-
laws of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5531/99
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan ofthe Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham in Part of Lot 165, Plan 816, in the Town of Pickering. (A 24/98)
By-law Number 5537/99
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Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 4366/93, which amended Zoning By-law 3036,
which was also amended by By-law 2822/88, to implement the Official Plan of the Town
of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Block 69, Plan 40M-1700 and
Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering (A 10/97)
By-law Number 5538/99
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 122, Plan 40M-1312, Pickering (Amaretto Avenue) as
public highway.
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By-law Number 5539/99
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement between The
Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Gingerbread Co-operative Nursery School
(Pickering Inc.) respecting the use of the West Shore Community Centre (September 7,
1999 to June 30, 2002).
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By-law Number 5540/99
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Pickering Hockey
Association Incorporated for the operation of the Don Beer Arena concession stand
(snack bar) from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2002 (3 year term).
By-law Number 5541/99
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement between The
Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Pickering Hockey Association Incorporated
from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2002 (3 year term).
By-law Number 5542/99
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement between The
Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Claremont Co-Operative Nursery School Inc.
respecting the use of the Claremont Community Centre (September 6, 1999 to June 28,
2002).
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Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5531/99, 5537/99, 5538/99, 5539/99,
5540/99, 5541/99 and 5542/99 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 Holland gave notice of a motion concerning initiating urban
design at the bottom of Liverpool Road.
2.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
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a. The Chief Administrative Officer distributed correspondence
concerning St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School - Building Permit
Application #99-393, correspondence concerning a Freedom of
Information Request by Ms. P. Wyger, correspondence from the
Director of Public Works concerning Mr. R. Rondeau - 14 Estates
Ltd., Building Permit 99-573 and correspondence dated July 29th and
August 3, 1999 from the Human Resources Department concerning a
Request for Proposal - Benefits Consultant.
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(VI)
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5545/99
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Councillor Johnson 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 ofthe Town of Pickering at its regular meeting of August 3, 1999 and special
meeting of August 3, 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 11: 11 p.m.
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