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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, December 6th, 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
G. Paterson
T. Melymuk
B. Taylor
C.Rose
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy
- Town Clerk
- Manager, Policy Division
- Committee Coordinator
(I)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting of November 15, 1999
Special Council Meeting of November 15, 1999
(II)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #222/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 22, 1999 be approved with
the following amendment:
Item #3 was deferred pending the meeting scheduled with the Durham Catholic District
School Board.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
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Resolution #222(a)/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Item #3 of the Executive Report concerning Durham Catholic District School
Board, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, be deferred pending the meeting scheduled
with the Durham Catholic District School Board.
CARRIED
Resolution #223/99
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That Town Council receive Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99; and revise
Recommendation 2 of Item #2 of the Report of the Executive Committee by adding the
phrase, "and as further revised as set out in Appendix AI to Addendum to Planning
Report No. 20-99", ahead of the phrase, "as the basis for undertaking this study", so that
it reads as follows:
"That Town Council endorse the "Terms of Reference for a Detailed Review
of the Liverpool Road South Area" attached as Appendix I to Planning Report
No. 20-99, and as further revised as set out in Appendix AI to Addendum to
Planning Report No. 20-99, as the basis for undertaking this study."
That Appendix AI to Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99 be further amended
under Section 7.0 Consultation by deleting 'Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee'.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #223(a)/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Appendix AI to Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99 be further amended under
Section 7.0 Consultation be deleting 'Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee'.
CARRIED
Resolution #224/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report to Council CAO 14-99, providing comments on the Draft Scope
of Assessment prepared by the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) for the
Environmental Assessment at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, be
received.
2. That the Atomic Energy Control Board be requested to change the status of the
assessment from screening level to comprehensive and extend the timeframe
of the assessment to allow incorporation of critical baseline environmental
information.
3. That Attachment #2 to Report to Council CAO 14-99, entitled "Peer Review
Team Comments on the Draft Scope of Assessment", be endorsed as the
Town's comments on the AECB's Draft Scope of Assessment, and that a copy
of Report to Council CAO 14-99, including Attachment #2, be forwarded to
the AECB for consideration in preparing the final Scope of Assessment, and to
the Ontario Power Generation for information.
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4. That Attachments #3 and #4 to Report to Council CAO 14-99, being the Peer
Review Team comments on two documents prepared by the Ontario Power
Generation as part of the environmental assessment process, be received and
forwarded to the Atomic Energy Control Board and the Ontario Power
Generation for information.
5. That the Council ofthe Town of Pickering recommend that the Atomic Energy
Control Board include Pickering in the Cancer Surveillance program as
proposed by the Atomic Energy Control Board and Health Canada.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #224(a)/99
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the above resolution be amended by inserting a new #2 to read:
That the Atomic Energy Control Board be requested to change the status of the
assessment from screening level to comprehensive and extend the timeframe of the
assessment to allow incorporation of critical baseline environmental information.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
Resolution #224(b)/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the above resolution be amended by adding #5 to read:
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That the Council of the Town of Pickering recommend that the Atomic Energy Control
Board include Pickering in the Cancer Surveillance program as proposed by the Atomic
Energy Control Board and Health Canada.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
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Resolution #225/99
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Report of Mayor Arthurs and Councillors Holland and Ryan regarding the
mandate and composition of the Watemont Coordinating Committee be received; and
That the mandate and composition of the Watemont Coordinating Committee as set out
in this Report be adopted; and
That the following persons be appointed to the Watemont Coordinating Committee as
community representatives for a term to expire on November 30, 2000:
Andrea Graham
John Sabean
Craig Bamford
David Stone
Jim Dyke
Tom Mohr
Dave Steele
Grant Morris
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Dickerson
Resolution #226/99
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Report CS 01199 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the
execution of documents respecting the Veridian Corporation be received; and
1. That the attached correspondence from the President and CEO ofVeridian be received
by Council for its consideration in respect of this matter; and
2. That the attached Transfer By-law be read three times and passed; and
3. That the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Merger Purchase
Price and Amending Agreement in a form as attached to this Report, as may be
amended, to reflect and effect the intention of the Council and Veridian Corporation in
its approval of the Merger Agreement at its meeting of June 29, 1999; and
4. That the attached Promissory Note be approved as to form; and
5. That the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be authorized to give effect
thereto.
CARRIED
Resolution #227/99
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Billy G. Amusements Inc. to
conduct a carnival at the Town of Pickering parking lot for Pickering Winterfest '99
beginning Friday, December 10, 1999 until Sunday, December 12, 1999, be approved.
CARRIED
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Resolution #228/99
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS Share the Warmth is a registered, non-profit charitable agency dedicated to
converting 100% of all public donations to energy for low income families and front-line
relief agencies; and
WHEREAS Share the Warmth does not give money but rather purchases energy on
behalf of qualified applicants in order to provide warmth to those in need through the
cold winter months; and
WHEREAS in partnership with major hydro and gas utilities, Share the Warmth provides
emergency, energy-blind, needs-based relief to families vulnerable to becoming homeless
and agencies directly involved in servicing homeless people; and
WHEREAS Share the Warmth is expanding its service area to encompass the franchise
area of En bridge Consumers Gas which includes the Town of Pickering;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
expresses its support of the Share the Warmth organization in its efforts to ensure that all
eligible Ontarians have access to necessary energy assistance.
CARRIED
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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 5583/99
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 1822 Whites Road, Amberlea Plaza)
By-law Number 5584/99
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 7 and 11, Plan 40M-1956, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 5585/99
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 26, Plan 40M-1827 (Sparrow Circle) as a public
highway.
By-law Number 5586/99
Being a by-law to transfer the employees assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of the
Pickering Hydro-Electric Commission and of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering in
respect of the generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity to a
corporation and its subsidiary corporations which have been incorporated under the
Business Corporations Act (Ontario) pursuant to Section 142 of the Electricity Act, 1998
(Ontario).
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THIRD READING:
Councillor Holland seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5583/99, 5584/99, 5585/99 and 5586/99 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
(VI)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Holland advised of a situation concerning two homeless youths and
the lack of housing and assistance within the Region of Durham
2.
Councillor Brenner also remarked on the lack of housing and assistance within the
Region of Durham as well as child poverty.
3.
Councillor Brenner advised that a Durham Regional Health Report has identified
over 1,000 critical health hazards within Pickering parks. He requested the Chief
Administrative Officer prepare a work plan identifying the parks involved, the
critical health hazards and the work to be undertaken to rectify these hazards.
4.
Councillor Dickerson advised that Councillor Holland and himself have reviewed
the parks and equipment within Ward 2 for replacement, removal or upgrading of
equipment.
5.
Councillor Dickerson commented on legalized basement apartments, the
homeless situation and the assistance available.
6.
Councillor Dickerson advised that a letter had been received from the TRCA
concerning the Wildlife Habitat Council Award, Ontario Power Generation and
Patricia Lowe's work with Frenchman's Bay Regeneration.
7.
Councillor Dickerson advised that at a Rouge Park Alliance stated their position
on the Oak Ridges Moraine at a meeting held today easements and the process
followed by the ORC relating to assessment.
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The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The Chief Administrative Officer distributed and explained
correspondence from Ontario Power Generation and the Durham Catholic
District School Board and correspondence concerning Joint Fire Dispatch.
b)
Councillor Holland distributed information on the Winterfest Events and
the Kick-off to take place on December 10th.
c)
Mayor Arthurs requested that thanks be extended to all staff who were
involved in making the Christmas Dinner and Dance a thoroughly
enjoyable event.
Œ.ID CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5587/99
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Councillor Johnson 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 Special Meeting of December 6, 1999 and its
Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 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
(IV)
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
DATED
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 22nd,
1999, presents its seventeenth report to Council and recommends:
1.
PLANNING REPORT #19-99
PLANNING APPLICATION PROCESS
EXEMPTION OF LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
FROM REGIONAL APPROVAL
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That Town Council receive, for information, Planning Report No. 19-99,
advising that the Region of Durham is pursuing an Order from the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing to authorize Durham to exempt certain local
official plan amendment applications from Regional approval, thereby
streamlining the development approvals process; and
2.
That Town Council advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
the Region of Durham that it supports the exemption of local official plan
amendments from Regional approval and requests the Minister to issue the
Exemption Order at the earliest possible opportunity; and
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That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. 19-99 and Council's
resolution on the matter to the Region of Durham and the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
2.
PLANNING REPORT #20-99
TERMS OF REFERENCE
DETAILED REVIEW FOR THE LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA
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1. That Town Council authorize staff to commence the Detailed Review of the
Liverpool Road South Area, which Area includes lands on either side of
Liverpool Road, generally from Commerce Street south to Lake Ontario; and
2. That Town Council endorse the "Terms of Reference for a Detailed Review of
the Liverpool Road South Area" attached as Appendix I to Planning Report No.
20-99, as the basis for undertaking this study; and
3. That Town Council authorize an expenditure of $40,000 to undertake this study
to be approved and charged to the Planning and Development Department,
Consultative and Professional - Account No. 2610-2392 as pre budget approval
to the Planning and Development Department's 2000 budget.
3.
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND ENGINEERING REPORT
- MPE 02/99
- OPE 02/99
RAILWAY CROSSING GATES
ST. LAWRENCE & HUDSON "BELLEVILLE"
SUBDIVISION RAIL WAY LINE
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1. That Town Council pre-approve year 2000 Operations and Emergency Services
Capital Budget funding in the amount of $50,000 to provide for the Town's
share (12.5%) of the total costs to install railway crossing gates at the Dixie
Road and Fairport Road level crossings of the St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway
Line; and
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2. That Town Council request that the Region of Durham endorse the Town's
investigation of an arrangement to prohibit locomotive whistling at the Whites
Road (Regional Road 38) level crossing of the St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway
Line; and
3. That Town Council request that the Region of Durham formally investigate with
Transport Canada the installation of railway crossing gates at the Altona Road
(Regional Road 27) level crossing of the St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway Line.
4.
FINANCIAL REPORT #17/99
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUND STATEMENT
FOR THE TOWN OF PICKERING
SERVICES FOR 1997 AND 1998
That Report FIN 17/99 and the Statement of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Fund (G/L 4227) be received by
Council.
5.
FINANCIAL REPORT #30/99
ADmSTMENTS TO TAXES UNDER SECTION 442
OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT
That Report FIN 30199 be received and that the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer be authorized to write-off taxes due to fire, demolition, clerical error,
exemption and assessment change as provided under Section 442 of the Municipal
Act.
6.
FINANCIAL REPORT #33/99
2000 INTERIM SPENDING AUTHORITY
That Report FIN 33-99 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received;
and
That the 2000 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50% of the prior
years' budget, including exceptions as contained in Attachment 1, pending approval
ofthe formal 2000 Current Budgets by Council; and
That the appropriate Town of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions to give effect thereto.
7.
CLERKS REPORT #47/99
YEAR 2000 ANIMAL CONTROL BUDGET
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves the
Year 2000 Animal Control budget estimates as recommended by the Pickering,
Ajax and Whitby Joint Animal Control Committee at its meeting of November 10,
1999.
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CLERKS REPORT #46/99
APPOINTMENT TO GLEN MAJOR MANAGEMENT PLAN-
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
That the letter from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated October
22, 1999 regarding the Glen Major Management Plan - Advisory Committee be
received; and
That Councillor Pickles be appointed to sit on the Glen Major Management Plan -
Advisory Committee.