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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, November 1st, 1999 at
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
N. Carroll
B. Taylor
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(III)
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- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director of Planning
- Town Clerk
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 18, 1999, as amended by showing Councillor
Johnson absent due to his attendance at a conference in Salt Lake City.
Special Meeting of October 25, 1999
DECLARA TION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Arthurs declared an interest in the item that was before Council at
the Special Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 respecting the Request
For Proposal for a Benefits Consultant because a member of his family is a
candidate for future employment with one of the bidding companies.
DELEGATIONS
John Wiersma, President and CEO, Veridian Corp., introduced the
Members of the Board of Directors who were present and noted that
Veridian Corporation came into existence today. The goal of the new
company is to be the best utility in Ontario and its motto is "Power to
Make our Community Better". A brochure will be sent to all 60,000
customers served by Veridian explaining what is company is about.
Jim Mason, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Veridian Corporation,
thanked the staff, the Directors and the shareholders of Veridian for
making it the first utility to go private. He presented a cheque to the Town
in the amount of $2,844,000 being the first return to the municipality.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #201//99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated October 25, 1999 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #202//99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"VERIDIAN WEEK" - NOVEMBER 1- 7,1999
CARRIED
Resolution #203//99
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
1.
That Town Council express to the Committee of Adjustment its position that the
consideration of Minor Variance Applications which propose to add new uses to
those permitted by the zoning by-law are more appropriately dealt with thorough
the Zoning By-law Amendment Application process.
2.
That Town Council express to the Committee of Adjustment that the Committee
has a responsibility to consider all applications received, as required by Section
45(1) of the Planning Act. In considering whether a new use (not presently
permitted by the zoning by-law) should be allowed as a minor variance, the
Committee should apply the tests outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act.
3.
In instances where a proposed additional use is not similar in nature to those
permitted by the zoning by-law, the Committee should exercise great caution in it s
consideration of the four tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Para2raph #1:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland and Ryan
Councillors Johnson, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
Recorded Vote on Para2raph #2:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
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The following motions were considered in conjunction with Resolution #203/99:
Resolution #203//99(a)
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Paragraphs #1 and #2 be divided.
CARRIED
Resolution #203//99(b)
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Paragraphs # 1 be amended by deleting the words at the end of the Paragraph "unless
there is a favourable recommendation by staff that sets out the four tests set out in Section
45(1) of the Planning Act" and substituting the words "are more appropriately dealt with
through the Zoning By-law Amendment Application process".
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Dickerson and Holland
Resolution #203/99( c)
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That a Paragraph #3 be added as follows:
3.
In instances where a proposed additional use is not similar in nature to those
permitted by the zoning by-law, the Committee should exercise great caution in it s
consideration of the four tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
(V)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-
laws of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5570/99
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 5571/99
Being a by-law to amend By-law 5179/97 to appoint persons to various agencies, boards
and committees.
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By-law Number 5572/99
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - DCC #147 & DCC #155, 1345 Altona Road.
By-law Number 5573/99
Being a by-law to designate the property known as the Palmer-Voss House as being of
architectural and historical value or interest.
THIRD READING:
Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5570/99, 5571/99, 5572/99 and 5573/99 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 ofthe Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
(VI)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Holland noted that Dave Oikawa of the West Rouge Canoe
Club has passed away and his work is being carried on by another member.
2.
Councillor Johnson submitted a petition asking that a portion of
Concession 7 Road be upgraded.
3.
Councillor Johnson reported on the Ground Water Festival that was held
by CLOCA and indicated that over 4,000 children attended this event at
Camp Samac.
4.
Councillor Dickerson reported that at his urging, GO Transit purchased
property at the corner of Sandy Beach Road and Bayly Street for a future
parking lot and he noted that he has received a letter from GO Transit
indicating that they are ready to start the Environmental Assessment
process.
5.
Councillor Brenner inquired into the status of his request that staff
investigate methods of regulating grading, tree cutting, etc. prior to a
property owner getting approval to carry out a proposed use.
6.
Councillor Brenner noted that the St. Mary issue will be before the
Executive Committee later this month and suggested that staff establish a
community working group to try to solve the issues facing the area
residents.
7.
Councillor Brenner asked if there was a tape recording of a comment made
by a consultant who was retained by the Region of Durham who made
reference to the "City of Durham".
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The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The Chief Administrative Officer stated that he received a request
from Ontario Power Generation to put a display in the lobby of the
Civic Complex regarding its Environmental Assessment process.
Council agreed that this display should be put in the lobby of the
Recreation Complex.
b)
The Chief Administrative Officer updated Members of Council on
the restructuring by distributing a pamphlet that was given to all
staff members regarding the restructuring.
c)
Mayor Arthurs reported that Harvest Television is undertaking a
movie about Pickering entitled Once In A Millennium and asked
Members of Council if the Town would be interested in being a
corporate sponsor. The following resolutions were considered:
Resolution #204/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes "in
kind" services be provided to Harvest Television in support of its
production Once In A Millennium.
CARRIED
Resolution #205/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes a
corporate sponsorship in the amount of $10,000 be made to
Harvest Television in support of its production Once In A
Millennium.
LOST
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5574/99
Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Ryan 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 November 1, 1999 and its Special
Meeting of October 25, 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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DATED
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9: 12 p.m.
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 25th,
1999, presents its fifteenth report to Council and recommends:
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1.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT #12-99
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION-
PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PEER REVIEW TEAM
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. That Report to Council CAO 12-99, regarding the Terms of Reference from the
University of Toronto/McMaster Peer Review Team, be received.
2. That the Terms of Reference attached to Report to Council CAO 12-99, be
accepted by Council and that the Ontario Power Generation be requested to
confirm it agrees to fund the proposal as set out in the Terms of Reference.
3. That the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be authorized to enter
into any required agreements with the Ontario Power Generation and the Peer
Review Team.
4. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Ontario Power Generation, the
Peer Review Team and the Atomic Energy Control Board.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT #09-99
TENDER APPROVAL BY THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1999 SUMMER COUNCIL RECESS
That CAO Report #09/99 be received; and
That the approval of certain tenders by the Chief Administrative Officer during
Council's summer 1999 recess be ratified.
3.
MAYORS REPORT
WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE
That the Report of Mayor Arthurs dated October 18, 1999 regarding the
establishment of a Waterftont Coordinating Committee be received; and
That Mayor Arthurs, Councillor Ryan and Councillor Holland be appointed to work
with staff to initiate the establishment of a Waterftont Coordinating Committee; and
That a Report be tabled with Council no later than November 30, 1999 on the
mandate and composition of the proposed Waterftont Coordinating Committee.
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4.
CLERKS REPORT #40/99
BIKE PATROL
That Clerk's Report CL 40/99 regarding the Bike Patrol be received; and
That Council recognize the Bike Patrol as a regular program offered by the By-law
Enforcement Services Division, in cooperation with the Durham Region Police
Service and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, during the period from
Victoria Day to the second week in September.
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CLERKS REPORT #42/99
APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT TWO CARNIV ALS
1.
That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Pickering Markets for
Walter & Dunn Townsend to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre
on Saturday, October 30th, 1999 and Sunday, October 31st, 1999 be approved.
2.
That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Billy G. Amusements
Inc. to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre on each and every
Saturday and Sunday beginning October 30th, 1999 to November 28th, 1999 be
approved.
Approved As Amended
6.
PROCLAMATION -
VETERANS' WEEK - NOVEMBER 5 - 11, 1999
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"VETERANS' WEEK" - NOVEMBER 5 - 11, 1999