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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, January 19, 1998 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
1. Alfrey-O'Grady
N. Carroll
R. Holborn
D. Kearns
G.A. Paterson
B. Taylor
L. Taylor
P. Wyger
- General Manager
- Manager, Economic Development
- Director of Planning
- Director of Public Works
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
- Director of Financial Services
- Town Clerk
- Manager, Current Operations
- Town Solicitor
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Meeting of December 15, 1997
Regular Meeting of December 22, 1997
Special Meeting of December 22, 1997
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DELEGATIONS
Ferdinand Pelletier and Helen Tam, 698 Lamour Road, addressed Council with
respect to their objection to the street name change from Lamour Road to
Otonabee Road. They forwarded a letter of objection to the Town five years ago
when this issue was first raised and did not receive a reply. Why is this issue
coming forward again, what was the criteria for changing the name and why did
they not receive a reply to their previous correspondence? Reimbursement for all
costs incurred should be made to the residents.
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The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Home-Based
Business By-law:
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George Milnes, Associate Broker, Royal LePage stated his concern with
the excessive amount of traffic and vehicle parking which could occur.
Issues of this nature should be addressed by By-Law Enforcement and not
left up to neighbours.
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Bob Martindale, representing the Durham Home & Small Business
Association and the Durham Regional Economic Development Advisory
Committee stated his pleasure that the Home-Based Business by-laws were
being dealt with this evening. He stated his strong support of the passing
of these by-laws and commended Council on their awareness of the
contributions made by Home-Based Businesses.
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Brian Spencer, representing the Homepreneur Group also stated his
support of the passing of the Home-Based Business By-laws and advised
that these businesses have been operating within the Town since the 1970's
and have contributed to the community greatly.
d)
Herb Wank, 480 Rougemount Drive strongly endorsed the remarks made
by George Milnes. He stated his concern with those businesses who may
not operate responsibly. The portion of the by-law pertaining to the
parking and size of vehicles needs to be revisited as well as the list of
businesses allowed to operate. Enforcement of the by-laws is necessary
and the report of a violation should be kept in confidence.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #7/98 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 12, 1998 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #8/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That throughout the on-going implementation of the Home-Based Business Licensing System and
other Home-Based Business by-law provision s, the Clerk's Department develop an inventory of
existing Home-Based Businesses with the Town's computer property system data base.
Referred to Staff for one month
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #8a/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above resolution concerning Home-Based Businesses be referred to staff for one month.
CARRIED
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Resolution #9/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Regional Councillor Brenner be appointed to the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee.
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CARRIED
Resolution #10/98
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Director of Public Works PW 4/98 respecting Regional Road construction
priorities within the Town of Pickering be adopted and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of
Durham with the request that the recommendation contained in that Report be considered in the
1998 budget process.
CARRIED
Resolution #11/98
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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WHEREAS in a resolution passed on December 22, 1997, the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering voted unanimously to express its strenuous objection to the proposal received
from the Minister of Finance which provides a substantial loss of revenue for the Town of
Pickering resulting from the downloading from the Province; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of Finance, is intending to proceed
with the realignment of Provincial and Municipal financial responsibilities; and
WHEREAS the Premier of the Province of Ontario clearly stated that this realignment was to be
revenue-neutral across the Province; and
WHEREAS the Honourable Steve Gilchrist, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal
Affairs, responded to the motion adopted by Council in an interview on Shaw Cable by stating
that "it's true that Durham picks up some higher costs, as a result, Region-wide. But looking at
the percentage that Pickering is of all of Durham Region, there is just no way that Pickering
comes out anything but on the plus side of the ledger" with respect to reallocation of
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS the Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, stated in a letter addressed to Heads
of Council dated December 12, 1997, that reallocation of responsibilities was revenue-neutral "as
promised";
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby instructs
the Town Solicitor to draft a contract between the Town of Pickering and the Province of Ontario
in which the Province will agree that if reallocation of responsibilities is not revenue-neutral and
will result in increased revenue for the Corporation of the Town of Pickering using 1997 Budget
figures as a benchmark, then the Province will immediately pay to Pickering any such shortfall;
and
THAT this contract be directed to the Premier of the Province of Ontario for his signature by the
Province and that the executed copy be returned to the Corporation of the Town of Pickering no
later than February 19, 1998; and
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THAT in the event ofa disagreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the
Province of Ontario over the impact of reallocation of responsibilities upon the Town of
Pickering's budget, the contract should direct that an independent auditor, agreed to by both
parties, be retained at the cost of the Province of Ontario to determine the impact of restructuring
of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to:
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The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario
The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance
The Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP Durham West
The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs
The Honourable Steve Gilchrist, Parliamentary Assistant to Al Leach
All Mayors and Chairs within the GT A
CARRIED
Resolution #12/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS the celebration of important dates and holidays embellishes a sense of community,
instills pride amongst residents for the community in which they live and can be an important
creator of tourism and positive image-building for the Corporation of the Town of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the new millennium is fast approaching and represents a symbolic passing into the
future; and
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WHEREAS the celebration of Christmas and the holiday season is widely enjoyed and presents an
opportunity to draw the community of Pickering closer together; and
WHEREAS preparation and fundraising for events take considerable time and organization;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby creates the
following committees: The Millennium Committee and The Festival of Lights Committee; and
THAT the Millennium Committee shall have as its objective fundraising for and planning and
preparation of celebrations to usher in the year 2000 in the Town of Pickering and that it shall be
chaired by Councillor Dickerson with two other councillors to be chosen by Council upon this
motion being passed; and
THAT the Festival of Lights Committee shall have as its objective fundraising for and planning
and preparation of a Festival of Lights for the Town of Pickering and other events to celebrate the
holiday season and that it shall be chaired by Councillor Holland with two other councillors to be
chosen by council upon this motion being passed; and
THAT the Millennium Committee and the Festival of Lights Committee shall report to Council
for approval to implement ideas or projects; and
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THAT the Chairs of the Millennium Committee and the Festival of Lights Committee shall be ex-
officio members of the committee which they do not chair to facilitate communication and co-
ordination of events; and
THAT public involvement and participation in the committees may be determined by the
committees; and
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THAT the Millennium Committee will cease to exist as of March 1, 2000 and the Festival of
Lights Committee will have new appointments made at the beginning of every new term of office
with its composition and purpose staying in tact.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Holland took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5185/98
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Purchase from the Region of
Durham, Lot 77, Block N, Plan 418 (parcel 3).
By-law Number 5186/98
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing a portion of a road for
construction purposes (Bonita Avenue).
Bv-Iaw Number 5187/98
Being a by-law to change the name of Appleview Road to Brookshire Square, Plan
1051, Pickering.
By-law Number 5188/98
Being a by-law to change the name of Maple Avenue to Fairview Avenue, Plan M-90,
Pickering.
By-law Number 5189/98
Being a by-law to change the name of Lamour Road to Otonabee Drive, Plan 40M-
1643, Pickering.
Tabled
By-law Number 5190/98
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Subdivision
Agreement respecting the development of Blocks 17 and 18, Plan 40M-1827,
Pickering (Maxcon Development Ltd.)
By-law Number 5191/98
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Block M, Plan M-1057, Pickering,
designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 40R-3448, as public highway (Eastbank Road).
By-law Number 5192/98
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (parking
Regulation - 963-979 Brock Road South and 1735 Bayly Street - Brock Commercial
Centre).
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By-law Number 5193/98
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 11, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as
Parts 3 and 6, Plan 40R-11206 (Oakburn Street) as public high (LD 31/97, LD 32/97
and LD 33/97).
By-law Number 5194/98
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing a portion of a road for
construction purposes (Dunbarton Road).
By-law Number 5195/98
Being a by-law to establish a system for the licensing of home-based businesses in the
Town of Pickering.
Referred to Staff for one month
By-law Number 5196/98
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2439/87 which regulates signs in the Town
of Pickering.
Referred to Staff for one month
By-law Number 5197/98
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. (A 4/97)
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Referred to Staff for one month
By-law Number 5198/98
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511 as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region
of Durham. (A 4/97)
Referred to Staff for one month
By-law Number 5199/98
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. (A 4/97)
Referred to Staff for one month
By-law Number 5200/98
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Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037 as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region
of Durham. (A 4/97)
Referred to Staff for one month
Bv-Iaw Number 5201/98
Being a by-law to establish the Mill Rates to be applied for the 1998 Interim Tax Billing.
Councillor Dickerson declared an interest because he rents a commercial space
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Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above by-laws:
Resolution #13/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That By-law 5189/98 be tabled.
Resolution #14/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That By-law 5195/98 to 5200/98 inclusive be referred to staff for one month.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Holland moved that the report of the Committee of
the Whole on By-law Numbers 5185/98, 5186/98, 5187/98, 5188/98, 5190/98, 5191/98, 5192/98,
5193/98, 5194/98 and 5201/98 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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OTHER BUSINESS
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Councillor Johnson commented on the passing of former Regional Councillor Bob
Mitchell.
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Councillor Brenner expressed gratitude to the General Manager and Department
Heads for their partnership initiative with the Town of Ajax.
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Councillor Holland advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward
concerning Waternont Stormwater Management.
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Councillor Ryan also advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward
concerning the election of a Regional Chair rather than the appointment.
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Councillor Ryan requested a report from the General Manager with respect to the
connection between Pickering and Metro transits.
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Councillor Ryan requested that the Town Clerk advise By-law Enforcement of the
anonymity of by-law concerns raised by residents.
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Mayor Arthurs commented on the passing of former Regional Councillor Bob
Mitchell.
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Mayor Arthurs stated that he was pleased with the negotiations which took place
between the General Manager and Hydro with respect to the Emergency Centre
being set up in the Claremont Facility and the donation by Hydro for this project.
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Mayor Arthurs commented on the funds received from Workman's Compensation
and the memorandum from the Safety and Training Co-ordinator concerning the
New Experimental Experience Rating Program (NEER).
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The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.
The General Manager distributed a memorandum from the Employment
Services Coordinator regarding Part-Time Firefighter Recruitment.
b.
The General Manager commented on the situation in the Ottawa-Carleton
area and the assistance by the Town of Pickering. He suggested that
another crew be sent down to the area to assist further when winter storm
concerns are no longer a factor here.
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The General Manager advised that he had a meeting with the Region of
Durham regarding Blue Box pick-up and stated that all blue box items
throughout Pickering would be picked up this week.
d.
Councillor Johnson requested information concerning funds being held with
respect to Maxcon Development.
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Councillor Brenner requested approval for the Town Solicitor to attend a
weeks workshop entitled 'Development of Mediation Skills'.
Resolution #15/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Town Solicitor be given authority to attend the Development of
Mediation Skills Workshop at Osgoode Hall.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above
resolution:
Resolution #15a/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the resolution concerning the Town Solicitors attendance at the
Development of Mediation Skills Workshop be deferred for one week.
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Councillor Brenner commented on a letter received concerning the meeting
held with the Regions of York and Durham with respect to the
YorklDurham pipeline.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5202/98
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Holland 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 meeting held on the 19th day of January, 1998 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.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 12, 1998 presents
its first report to Council and recommends:
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PROPOSED WIDENING OF HIGHWAY 401 -
BROCK ROAD TO HARWOOD AVENUE
FILE NUMBER - A2310.33
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THAT Council supports, in principle, the conclusions of the "Highway 401
Core/Distributor Transition -- Brock Road to Harwood Avenue"
Environmental Study Report (December, 1997), prepared by Cole,
Sherman and Associates Limited, provided that any necessary
modifications are made to accommodate a future road flyover for Notion
Road over the 401; and
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THAT IDT Report No. 1/98 be forwarded to the Ministry of
Transportation, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Region of
Durham, and the Town of Ajax.
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ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES 2000 BID PROPOSAL
FILE NUMBER -F 3000
That Town Council support the continuation of research by the Ad Hoc Games
Committee into the feasibility of making a formal Ontario Summer Games bid for
the year 2000 and authorize staff to be a working member of the Ad Hoc Games
Committee; and
That the Ad Hoc Games Committee through the Director of Culture & Recreation
submit a report to Town Council prior to making any commitment of municipal
support in a formal bid.
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STORM SEWER AND URBANIZATION
OF BONITA AVENUE
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
That an expenditure of $130,000 as the Town's portion of the cost of storm sewer
and urbanization of Bonita Avenue be approved.
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"FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" - FEBRUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 29, 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" - FEBRUARY 21 - 29,1998