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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, November 15th, 1999 at
7:40 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T.Quinn
E. Buntsma
T. Melymuk
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations and Emergency Services
- Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy
- Town Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
(I)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Resolution #212/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
To divide the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1999 and the
Special Council Meeting of November 8, 1999.
CARRIED
Resolution #212(a)/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1999
CARRIED
Mayor Arthurs declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes as a member ofhis
family may be offered employment by one of the bidding companies.
The Chief Administrative Officer declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes.
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Resolution #212(!!}L22
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Special Council Meeting of November 8, 1999
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on November 8,1999 Minutes
Yes: Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson and Pickles
No: Councillors Brenner and Ryan
Conflict: Mayor Arthurs
(II)
DELEGATIONS
1.
A representative of the Optimist Club presented a cheque in the amount of
$100,000 to Council in support of the Millennium Trail WaterfÌ"ont Project.
Resolution #213/99
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Scott Staples be heard as a delegation.
CARRIED
2.
Scott Staples, representing the Rotary Club, advised of their financial support of
the Millennium WaterfÌ"ont Trail and also their interest in a Rotary Park.
3.
Martin Croteau, Fundraising Chair, for the West Rouge Canoe Club, addressed
Council with respect to their fundraising proposal to construct a boardwalk and
advised that he was present to answer questions.
4.
Paul Chronis, representing the owner of the Liverpool South Plaza, addressed
Council to answer any questions respecting the Zoning By-law to add new uses to
this plaza.
Resolution #214/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Bruce Flattery be heard as a delegation, to speak on the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Ontario Realty Corporation and that Mr. Steven Fredericks of
VOCAL be heard as a delegation concerning the designation of Federal Lands as an
Airport Site.
CARRIED
5.
Bruce Flattery, representing the Duffin-Rouge Agricultural Community
Association addressed Council to answer questions concerning their position on
the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Realty Corporation.
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Steven Fredericks addressed Council concerning Regional Councils request to
Transport Canada to designate the Federal Lands as an Airport Site. He requested
Councils continued opposition to this designation stating this is premature as an
airport is unnecessary. He further stated that previous questions concerning
where, why, what and who have still not be answered. He requested that Council
request Regional Council to table their motion.
(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #215/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 8, 1999 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #216/99
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Council receive the report of the Director, Operations and Emergency Services
regarding the fund raising efforts of the Millennium Trail and Square Project; and
That Council approve the release of funds for project design drawings and tendering per
Resolution #96/99, Item 6; and
That the appropriate officials ofthe Town be authorized to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote On Main Motion
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs.
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #216(a)/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the second paragraph be amended to read "That Council approve the release of funds
for project design drawings and forward the drawings to the Coordinating Committee for
review and to determine priorities.
LOST
Recorded Vote
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson and Pickles
Resolution #217/99
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
To lift from the table the motion concerning the West Rouge Canoe Club's proposal for
the Waterfront Trail.
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CARRIED
Resolution #218/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has adopted the Millennium Trail WatemontProject
as presented by the Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee and is seeking partnerships to
complete the project; and
WHEREAS the West Rouge Canoe Club has expressed an interest in working with the
Corporation of the Town of Pickering on the Millennium Trail Waterfront project; and
WHEREAS David Oikawa, who had led the waterfront proposal for the West Rouge
Canoe Club and who was deeply respected and involved in the community, passed away
and the West Rouge Canoe Club wishes to continue the project in his memory; and
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WHEREAS at its meeting of October 4, 1999, the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering tabled consideration of the proposal until issues pertaining to seed
funding and the location of the West Rouge Canoe Club's proposal could be addressed;
NOW THEREFORE the proposal from the West Rouge Canoe Club to raise money for
the Millennium Trail project be received and that the Club be extended gratitude for their
work and interest in the Millennium Trail along Pickering's waterfront; and
THAT the Corporation of the Town of Pickering give approval for the West Rouge
Canoe Club to proceed with the project as outlined in their report and in this motion with
the funds raised to be appropriated as outlined below;
1. That the first $100,000.00 raised go directly to the Town of Pickering to offset the
construction of the Millennium Trail boardwalk (area defined in the attached
report).
2. That the next $20,000.00 ($100,000 - $120,000) raised be utilized by the West
Rouge Canoe Club for further marketing, advertising and sales of the project and
to offset costs incurred to that point.
3. That the next $200,000.00 ($120,000 - $320,000) raised go directly to the Town
of Pickering to offset construction of the Millennium Trail boardwalk (area defined
in the attached report).
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4. That the next $20,000 ($320,000 - $340,000) be allocated to the West Rouge
Canoe Club for further marketing, advertising and sales of the project.
5. That any funds raised after $340,000 (when marketing, sales, advertising and
construction costs have been fully paid) be divided evenly between the Town of
Pickering and the West Rouge Canoe Club.
THAT the project be undertaken in the area specified in the West Rouge Canoe Club's
original submitted plans for the project, adjacent to the Millennium Square, unless the
Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering decides to replace the planned paved
boardwalk east of West Shore Boulevard with a wooden boardwalk, in which case the
project would occur in the area east of West Shore Boulevard; and
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THAT the determination of the type of boardwalk for the area east of West Shore
Boulevard be made prior to December 31, 1999 to give both staff and the West Rouge
Canoe Club time to undertake the necessary planning and design work needed implement
the plan in accordance to the timelines prescribed for the Millennium Trail Waterfront
Project.
REFERRED TO THE
WATERFRONT
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
(V)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws
of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5576/99
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended by By-law
2325/86, to implement the Official Plan ofthe Town of Pickering District Planning Area,
Region of Durham in Part of Lot 2, Plan 40M-1482, in the Town of Pickering. (A 16/99)
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By-law Number 5577/99
Being a by-law to levy commercial, industrial and multi-residential taxes for the year 1999.
By-law Number 5578/99
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - DCC #1, DCC #31, DCC #51, DCC #52, DCC #58, DCC #93/106, DCC
#107, DCC #136, DCC #139, DCC #145, DCC #152, OCC #2, OCC #11 & 1822 White's
Road, Amberlea Plaza).
By-law Number 5579/99
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 38, 40, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 89, 90 and 99, Plan 40M-
1969, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 5580/99
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Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as amended to implement
the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in
Block S, Plan M-15, in the Town of Pickering. (A 32/97)
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5576/99, 5577/99, 5578/99, 5579/99 and
5580/99 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.
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(VI)
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CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Brenner commented on a Report ftom the Regional Health & Social
Services Committee. He recommended that correspondence received from Dr.
Kyle dated October 14th be included in the Scope of the Environmental
Assessment Process along with the Peer Review and the recommendation that
Pickering be included in the Cancer Surveillance Project.
Councillor Brenner commented on the remarks made by Don Cane regarding the
Region of York Scope for Environmental Assessment, the upgrading of Whites
Road and the possible extension of Lawrence Avenue.
3.
Councillor Brenner recommended staff review the criteria recommended by the
Region for an Alcohol Policy.
4.
Councillor Brenner advised that a questionnaire had been forwarded from the
Coalition of Conservation Groups regarding development through Conservation
Areas. He requested that this questionnaire be forwarded to Council for review
prior to staff's response.
5.
Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion concerning follow up on agricultural
easements and the process followed by the ORC relating to assessment.
6.
Councillor Ryan advised that he had received a number of calls concerning the
delay regarding the agenda appearing on the WebSite.
7.
Councillor Pickles requested that the Ministry of Transportation and Janet Ecker,
M.P.P. be contacted requesting a response from previous correspondence with
regards to Hwy. 407.
8.
Councillor Dickerson advised that Transport Canada has approved funds for the
Dixie Road crossing and possible funding for Fairport Road.
9.
Councillor Johnson commented on the ORC and agricultural easements and
advised that this matter would be addressed.
10.
Councillor Johnson advised that three tenants have been requested to vacate their
properties by November 18th. He requested that the Chair of LACAC be
contacted concerning possible heritage significance of these properties.
11.
Councillor Johnson congratulated staff for their work with the Claremont Baptist
Church opening of their new washroom facilities for the disabled.
12.
Councillor Johnson congratulated the Chief Administrative Officer and his family
on their son Sean's Canadian All Star Award.
13.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The Chief Administrative Officer distributed and explained correspondence
relating to the Town of Pickering becoming a City as of January 1, 2000;
Terms of Reference for consulting services to examine the public alerting
issue; ORC - Agricultural Easements, Farm Land Values; Millennium Trail
and Square Project.
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(VII) CONFIRMATION BY -LAW
Mayor Arthurs declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes as a member of his
family may be offered employment by one of the bidding companies.
The Chief Administrative Officer declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes.
By-law Number 5581/99
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pickles 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 Special Meeting of November 8, 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
Recorded Vote
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Yes: Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson and Pickles
No: Councillors Brenner and Ryan
Conflict: Mayor Arthurs
By-law Number 5582/99
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pickles 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 15, 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
(VIII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10: 1 0 p.m
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 8th,
1999, presents its sixteenth report to Council and recommends:
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PLANNING RECOMMENDATION REPORT 18-99
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16/99
R. & A. VOSS
PART OF LOT 2, PLAN 40M-1482
(EAST SIDE OF WILLIAM ST. & WEST SIDE OF BROCK RD. CLAREMONT
1.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/99, submitted by S. Knapp
on behalf of the owners, R. & A. Voss, for lands known as Part of Lot 2, Plan
40M-1482, Town of Pickering, to change the zoning on the lands from "R6" to
"R5" - Village Residential Zone, be APPROVED; and
2.
That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 16/99, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Recommendation
Report Number 18-99, be forwarded to Town Council for enactment.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT CAO 13-99
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERST ANDING-AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBL Y
TOWN OF PICKERING, REGION OF DURHAM
AND ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION
1.
That Report to Council CAO 13-99 concerning the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Town of Pickering, the Region of Durham and the
Ontario Realty Corporation be received.
2.
That the Revised Conceptual Lot Plan dated November 1, 1999, attached as
Attachment No.1 to Report to Council CAO 13-99, be endorsed by Town
Council as the basis for conveying lots within the Agricultural Assembly, and
that the Region of Durham and the Ontario Realty Corporation be requested to
also endorse this Revised Plan.
3.
That all parties agree to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between
the Town, the Region of Durham, and the Ontario Realty Corporation,
executed on April 30 and May 3, 1999, by replacing the original Conceptual
Lot Plan included as Schedule A to that Memorandum, with the Revised
Conceptual Lot Plan dated November 1, 1999.
4.
That Lynda Taylor, Manager-Current Operations, be appointed as the Town's
representative on the Technical Staff Committee, to undertake the process of
lot creation through Crown Right, as established by the Memorandum of
Understanding.
5.
That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the
Ontario Realty Corporation.
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PLANNING REPORT NUMBER 17-99
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE - NOTION ROAD LAND USE
AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY
JOINT STUDY BY THE TOWNS OF PICKERING AND AJAX
1.
That Town Council authorize staff to commence the Urban Study of the
Notion Road Industrial Area (identified in section 3.17 of the Pickering Official
Plan), in collaboration with staff of the Town of Ajax as they undertake a
similar review required for adjacent lands in Ajax;
2.
That Town Council endorse the "Terms of Reference for the Notion Road
Land Use and Urban Design Study" attached as Appendix I to Planning Report
No. 17-99, as the basis for undertaking this joint Pickering/Ajax study; and
3.
That Town Council authorize an expenditure of up to $5,000 as the Town's
share towards 50% of the consulting fees and other expenses that may be
incurred through the undertaking of this work, with the remaining 50% to be
the responsibility of the Town of Ajax.
4.
CULTURE AND RECREATION REPORT CR 05-99
MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR
DECEMBER 31. 1999 - JANUARY 1. 2000
That Report to Council CR 05-99 regarding Millennium Celebration Events be
received and that:
1.
The Culture and Recreation Division be authorized to proceed with the
planning and operation of the two Youth/Teen Events (Beach Bash and Dance
for ages 12-15 and Teen Dance, for ages 16-18) scheduled for December 31,
1999.
2.
The additional expenditures be funded from the Millennium Account (4246)
for $10,000 and the residual balance of$28,OOO be charged to the Contingency
Account (2900).
3.
A special one time only predetermined sum of money be established by the
Chief Administrative Officer for staff working the Millennium Celebration
Events scheduled for December 31, 1999 - January 1, 2000. This payment
shall have no relationship or bearing to the provision ofthe C.U.P.E. Collective
Agreement.
4.
The appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
5.
FINANCE REPORT FIN 27-99
1999 PROPERTY TAX BILLING FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
AND MULTI-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ŒILL 79)
That Finance Report FIN 27/99 regarding 1999 Property Tax Billing for
Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Residential Properties (Bill 79) be received; and that
1.
The Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to issue the 1999 Tax
Bills for commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties with a due date
of December 15, 1999.
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The Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or
undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due date, in order to
ensure the tax billing process is completed.
3.
The necessary by-law attached to this report be read three times and enacted.
4.
The appropriate staff ofthe Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect
thereto.
6.
CLERKS REPORT #38/99
APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL - AJAX LIONS CLUB
That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Leslie A. Pearce, Ajax
Lions Club and Conklins Carnival to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade
Centre on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 to Sunday, April 30, 2000, be approved.