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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 16, 1998 8 . 8 o~'" OF p~ ill\ - COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, February 16, 1998 at 7: 3 5 p. m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn D. Kearns G.A. Paterson B. Taylor (I) - General Manager - Co-ordinator of Council Services - Director of Finance - Town Clerk ADO~MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 2, 1998 Special Meeting of January 26, 1998 Special Meeting of February 2, 1998 Special Meeting of February 9, 1998 1. DELEGA TIONS 2. Wendy Orton, Executive Director, representing The Community Foundation of Durham Region, addressed Council to provide information about the support and contribution the Foundation is making and will continue to make in Pickering. She outlined the source of donations, the investments and the grants provided. She advised that donors decide where they wish their donation to be directed and that charities submit a request to the Foundation which is reviewed by the Board. Donations are given on a permanent basis and the interest is given back to the community. Jill Foster, Chair, Public Library Board, addressed Council with respect to the North Durham Integrated Community Network (TAP). The entire Region of Durham is participating in this program which provides better and equal access throughout Durham to schools and libraries, as well as Internet. She stated that this is a fairly large program with many partners. She recognized the vision of the senior staff, Linda Linton and Sandy Cameron. 8 . 8 18 RESOLUTIONS Resolution #34/98 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 9, 1998 be adopted with the following: Item #1 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs CARRIED Resolution #35/98 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report No. TR 08/98, regarding the Imposition of Penalty and Interest for Non-Payment of Taxes be received and that Report No. TR 27/97, Recommendations 3 and 4 and By-law 5181/97 be amended to delete the reference to the date "March 1, 1998" and substituting therefore "Effective the first day of the first month following the due date of the first instalment of the final tax bill in 1998". CARRIED Resolution #36/98 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Pickles WHEREAS Pickering's waterfront, including Frenchman's Bay, is a valued natural feature and asset to the Town of Pickering; and WHEREAS the area and health of the wetlands in Frenchman's Bay are in decline and are under threat of being destroyed primarily as a result of poor storm water management practices; and WHEREAS the Town of Pickering in Policy 10.6 to its Official Plan recognizes that watercourses, streams and lakes are important to the health of the Town's natural and built environment, and that Council shall manage the quality and quantity of stormwater run-off through watershed planning and stormwater management planning, and; . WHEREAS Policy 10.11 of the Official Plan recognizes that areas of groundwater recharge and discharge make significant contributions to the quality and quantity of groundwater and surface water and acknowledges that land uses and activities hold implications for this quality and quantity, both in the short term and cumulatively over time; and that Council shall identify known areas of groundwater recharge and discharge to increase awareness of these areas, and; WHEREAS the Mayor's 2001 Waterfront Task Force (the Task Force) in its Interim Report dated October 14, 1997 and in its update to Town staff on January 28, 1998 has identified a need to: . - 19 . reverse storm water damage to and siltation in Frenchman's Bay and restore natural habitat, develop strong storm water management practices/measures for the Frenchman's Bay watershed ensure the protection of the headwaters of Frenchman's Bay, including the lake Iroquois Shoreline, which is the source of both Dunbarton and Pine Creeks, ensure that appropriate integrated monitoring approach of the Frenchman's Bay watershed occurs, and . . WHEREAS it is necessary to develop a watershed management strategy for Frenchman's Bay that sets out appropriate remedial action plans for the developed portions of the watershed, and identifies appropriate watershed management practices for the undeveloped portions of the watershed, and; WHEREAS in order to prepare a watershed management study of Frenchman's Bay and complete the design of major remedial actions such as stormwater retention facilities it is necessary to obtain additional information, including hydro geological information with respect to the role which the Iroquois Shoreline to that already developed with the Task Force, and included in the Environmental Assessment of Frenchman's Bay Headwaters; and, WHEREAS the Task Force may wish to address the matter of a watershed management strategy in its final report to Council, and, NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs town staff to consult with the Mayor's 2001 Waternont Task Force, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, the Waternont Regeneration Trust and others, to develop a watershed management strategy for Frenchman's Bay, and, THAT staff report back to Council by March 23, 1998 with information on a watershed management strategy, including: . (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) 8 (ix) The scope of a watershed strategy Approaches to deal with the hydrogeologic impacts of development in the headwaters areas, include hydrogeologic function of the Iroquois shoreline in the context of the significance of, but not limited to, aquifers, groundwater flow, groundwater discharge to watercourses A listing of all existing subwatershed plans, master drainage plans and stormwater guidelines identifying any deficiencies to be addressed Identification of priority areas, remedial action plans and practices to control stormwater flows and siltation Integrated monitoring approaches The estimated cost of preparing and implementing the strategy Potential sources of funding An implementation schedule Recommendations on the development of similar watershed management strategies for the other watersheds comprising Pickering's waternont. Referred to Staff for a Preliminary Report to Council by March 23, 1998 on Items (i), (iii), (iv), (vi) and (vii) ~ . 8. 20 Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #36a/98 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the Mayor's 2001 Waternont Task Force be removed from participation. LOST Resolution #36b/98 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Holland That the word 'participate" be replaced with the word "consult" in the first operative clause. CARRIED Resolution #36c/98 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Holland That the above resolution be referred to staff for a preliminary report to Council by March 23, 1998 on Items (i), (iii), (iv), (vi) and (vii). CARRIED Resolution #37/98 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS Ontario Hydro Nuclear failed to provide the reports required by the Atomic Energy Control Board by December 31, 1997 as required in the conditions of their licence; and WHEREAS the Fire Plan that was submitted by Ontario Hydro Nuclear to the Provincial Select Committee has not yet been adopted by the Board of Directors of Ontario Hydro; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby recommends to the Atomic Energy Control Board that Ontario Hydro be granted a licence to operate the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station for a period no longer than nine months; and THAT an Environmental Assessment be undertaken of that facility. CARRIED 8. 8 8 21 Recorded Vote on Resolution as amended Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #37a/98 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Johnson That a two year licence be granted with an Environmental Assessment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Resolution #37b/98 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the above motion be divided. CARRIED Resolution #37c/98 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Johnson That a two year licence be granted to Ontario Hydro to operate the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Johnson and Ryan Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #37d/98 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Johnson That an Environmental Assessment be undertaken at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs 22 Resolution #38/98 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Holland WHEREAS there have been a large number of letters from residents to the editors of various local newspapers expressing their opinion that the Office of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham should be an elected Office; and 8 WHEREAS the Office of the Regional Chair represents the entire population of the Regional Municipality of Durham; and WHEREAS the appointment of the Regional Chair occurs shortly after the regular municipal election and therefore has the potential to cause disruption to an area Council if one of its members has been appointed as the Regional Chair; and WHEREAS the Regional Chair in other jurisdictions, such as the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, is an elected Office and thus there are inconsistencies across the Province of Ontario on how this Office is constituted; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario did have the opportunity to provide for the election of Regional Chairs in its Omnibus Bill to amend the Municipal Act, Municipal Elections Act and other local government statutes; and WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Pickering believes that the process must be changed to provide for an elected person to occupy the Office of the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham; and e WHEREAS it is the preference of the Council of the Town of Pickering that the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham be elected to that Office during a regular municipal election, however, at the very least, the Regional Chair should be selected only from amongst the Members of the Regional Council and that the timing of the appointment should be addressed in order to minimize any impact on an area municipality; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to address this issue and to advise Council and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on what legislation should be enacted to implement a fair process for selecting the Regional Chair; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities within the Region of Durham for their information. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Resolution as amended: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Dickerson and Johnson Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: e Resolution #38a/98 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the second paragraph be amended by deleting the words "is the most powerful local government position and". CARRIED 8 . 8 23 Resolution #38b/98 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the seventh paragraph be divided. LOST Resolution #39/98 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby recommends to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham that a committee be established by the Regional Council to commence a feasibility study of the amalgamation of the local Fire Services across the Region of Durham; and THAT member municipalities be requested to endorse this recommendation. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Holland took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5206/98 Being a by-law to name highways or portion of highways within the jurisdiction of the Town to which a reduced load period designation applies and to repeal By-law 4929/97. By-law Number 5207/98 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 36, Plan 40M-1877, Pickering (Rouge Forest Crescent) as public highway. By-law Number 5208/98 Being a by-law to amend By-law 5181/97. THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Holland moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5206/98, 5207/98 and 5208/98 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. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland advised that he had requested and was denied a meeting with Mr. Gilchrist concerning Provincial Downloading. Councillor Holland suggested that a newsletter be distributed to the residents of Pickering advising them of the implications of the downloading and also suggested that a community meeting be held to further discuss this matter. e - - 24 2. Councillor Johnson advised that the Claremont Winter Carnival Kick-off was a great success. 3. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. The Director of Finance made a presentation to Council concerning Provincial Downloading. He also distributed a Report to Council concerning the Imposition of Penalty and Interest for non-payment of taxes. (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 5209/98 Councillor Johnson 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 meeting held on the 16th day of February, 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. CARRIED (Vll) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Dated Æ ~- CLERK APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 9, 1998, presents its third report to Council and recommends: 1. - 2. . - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION Z20/97 1. & F. WASTE SYSTEMS me. 57 NOTION ROAD - TOWN OF AJAX FILE NUMBER - B 1000 1.0 That Council recommend to the Town of Ajax that the Town of Pickering oppose Zoning By-law Amendment Application 220/97 to allow a multi- material recovery/transfer facility at 57 Notion Road in Ajax; 2.0 That Council recommend to the Town of Ajax that, through their recently initiated official plan review process, consideration be given to reviewing the type of industrial development for the lands in Ajax east of Notion Road in order to establish a long-term vision for the area that is more compatible with residential uses. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICA nON 97 -2/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 10/97 KAITLIN HOMES LTD. PART OF LOT 33, CONCESSION 1 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 10/97 - OPA 97-2/P 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application 97-002/P, submitted by Kaitlin Homes Ltd., be CLOSED, in light of Modification #93 to the Pickering Official Plan which was approved by Region of Durham Council on September 24, 1997, and limits the maximum residential density on the subject lands to 63 units per net hectare; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/97, submitted by Kaitlin Homes Ltd. be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit the development of 71 additional residential units on the easterly portion of the subject property for a total of 138 residential units, and require a minimum of 940 square metres of retail commercial space, on lands being Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 2/98; and 3. That Staff be directed to continue the process of consultation with the surrounding neighbourhood by involving the participation of a neighbourhood working group, comprising members of the Altona West Community Association executive and area residents, in the Town's Site Plan Review process relating to the review of a site plan application for which the landowner must receive approval, prior to the issuance of building permits for the proposed development. 2 3 TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG COUNCIL-ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN (NOVEMBER, 1997) - REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FILE NUMBER - B 23 10 That Council advise the Region of Durham and the Township of Scugog that the Town of Pickering has no comments on the Township of Scugog Council adopted Official Plan. 8. 4. DE-REGISTRATION OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION FILE NUMBER - B 23 10 That Legal Report L 011/98 be submitted to Council for information purposes. 5. TOWN OF PICKERING WELLNESS CLINIC PARTNERSHIP FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That staff be authorized to initiate a Request for Proposal for the construction and lease of space for a Wellness Clinic at the Pickering Recreation Complex. 6. 1998 ANIMAL CONTROL BUDGET FILE NUMBER - F.2300.15 That the 1998 Animal Control budget estimates as recommended by the Pickering, Ajax and Whitby Joint Animal Control Committee at its meeting of January 28, 1998 be approved. . 7. "CHILD POVERTY ACTION DAY" - APRIL 21,1998 "KINSMEN DAY" - FEBRUARY 20,1998 "KINSMEN/KINETTE WEEK" - FEBRUARY 15 - 21,1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "CHILD POVERTY ACTION DAY" - APRIL 21, 1998 "KINSMEN DAY" - FEBRUARY 20, 1998 "KINSMENIKINETTE WEEK" - FEBRUARY 15 - 21, 1998 8. EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFIT INSURANCE FILE NUMBER - A 4000 1. That the firm of William M. Mercer Limited be instructed to renew the Group Health and Dental Plans for the Town of Pickering with the present carrier, Liberty Health, at a renewal premium of $651,000.00, plus 8 per cent Provincial Sales Tax of approximately $52,000, for the period March 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998, inclusive. Other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged; and 8. 2. That the firm of William M. Mercer Limited be instructed to renew coverages with Maritime Life and UNUM Canada for Group Life/Long Term Disability and Group Accidental Death and Disability for the period ending December 31, 1998; and , 0 8 8 8. 3 3. That staff of Human Resources and the Finance Department. be instructed to explore cost effective measures that will assist in reducing the costs for such coverages; and 4. That the appropriate staff of the Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto.