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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, March 3, 1997 at 7:35
p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
B. Taylor
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
D. Kearns
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- Executive Director Operations
- Town Clerk
- Director of Planning
- Deputy Director of Planning
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 3rd and 10th, 1997
Regular Meeting of February 17, 1997
Special Meeting of January 27, 1997
Special Meeting of February 3, 1997
Special Meeting of February 10, 1997
Special Meeting of February 17, 1997
Councillor Senis declared an interest in the Minutes of February 10.
1997 concernin2 the Official Plan with relation to 1128 Kin2ston Road
as her husband has this orooertv listed.
DELEGA TIONS
Three Grade 6 students at Valley Farm Public School, under the guidance
of their teacher Mr. Tom Newman, addressed Council and presented a
petition supporting the permanent closure of the Brock West Landfill Site.
The students advised that the smell is unbearable, pollution and truck traffic
are unacceptable and the dump is the basic cause of allergies and illnesses.
The dump should be closed and reforested, developed into a recreational
facility with skiing and hiking trails, rollerblading and skateboarding
facilities, etc.
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The following persons addressed Council with respect to the application
for rezoning by Maxcon Developments to permit townhouses on Nordane
Drive:
a)
Bill Neill, 1897 Woodview Avenue stated his objection to the
proposal and requested Council's rejection. The proposal is not
compatible with the existing neighbourhood, street parking is a
concern. He requested that the Town Solicitor be directed to
attend the O.M.B. hearing in support of Council's refusal of the
application.
b)
Joe Pessoa, 1852 Woodview Avenue stated that this application is
not in compliance with the Official Plan. The area consists of large
single family homes and a sufficient number of townhouses and
quadraplexes. He asked Council to vote against Planning Staff
Recommendation and Maxcon's proposal.
c)
Nick Hatziantoniou, 1921 Pinegrove Avenue, owner of the
property directly across the street from the proposed townhouse
development stated that other builders in the area are doing quite
well selling detached homes. He requested that detached homes be
built as previously approved and also that the Town Solicitor be
requested to attend the O.M.B. hearing in support of Council's
position.
d)
Bruce Manning, 1860 Woodview Avenue stated that the area has a
distinct character due to the trees and dwellings on large lots. The
proposed development should be compatible with the existing area.
He stated his opposition to street parking and advised that the
development of townhouses would severely hamper marketability
of the property immediately south.
e)
Kathy Hubbard, 1839 Woodview Avenue stated her opposition to
the proposed townhouses. The community previously allowed
semi's to be built even though they were in opposition to them.
She would like this to go to the O.M.B. with a resounding no by
Council.
f)
Grant Morris, representing Maxcon Developments advised that he
remains open to sitting down with the residents in an attempt to
reach a compromise.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #82/97 - See Aooendix #1
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 24, 1997, be adopted.
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
CARRIED
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor
Arthurs
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Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #83/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Item #1 of the Report of the Executive Committee be deferred for two weeks.
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Resolution #84/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Item #1 be amended to permit 2 semi-detached dwellings on the east side ofNordane
Drive, 1 semi-detached dwelling and 1 detached dwelling on the west side of Nordane
Drive. (Total of7 dwelling units).
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillor Pistritto
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
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Resolution #85/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Council receive the report of the External Auditors, Hurren, Flett, Sinclair and
express to Town staff, Council's appreciation of the financial efficiencies noted through
this internal audit.
CARRIED
Resolution #86/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Tax Roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the tax
accounts listed in Treasurer's Report 3/97 summarized as follows:
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Business Taxes
Penalty and Interest
$80,970.95
7.077.38
TOTAL
$88,048.33
CARRIED
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Resolution #87/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Council acknowledge and approve the Statement of the Town Treasurer respecting
remuneration and expense payments to Members of Council and Council Appointees for
the year 1996.
CARRIED
Resolution #88/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Council of the Town of Pickering withdraws its appeal to the Ontario Municipal
Board of the decisions of the Durham Land Division Committee respecting Land
Severance Applications LD 173/96 and LD 174/96.
CARRIED
Resolution #89/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"CANCER MONTH" - April, 1997
CARRIED
Resolution #90/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
WHEREAS at its regular meeting of December 2, 1996, the Council of the Corporation of
the Town of Pickering passed Resolution #397/96 to oppose the continuation of the
receipt or disposal of waste at the Brock West Landfill Site, other than the final movement
of waste ftom the Brock North Landfill Site to the Brock West Landfill Site; and
WHEREAS the students of Valley Farm Public School, which is located within a
kilometre of the Brock West Landfill Site, have taken up a petition within the surrounding
residential community to request Metropolitan Toronto to close Brock West Landfill Site
as a garbage dump and disposal site;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
receives and supports the petition taken by the students of Valley Farm Public School
stating that they would like to see the Brock West landfill Site shut down as a garbage
dump and disposal site forever and that this Site be reforested and redeveloped into a
recreation area.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor
Arthurs
Resolution #91/97
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That staff be directed to prepare and send out to appropriate companies a Request For
Proposal with respect to consulting services for the Town's employee group benefit
insurance coverage.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Ryan took leave to introduce by-laws of
the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4932/97
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 15/96)
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By-law Number 4933/97
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 15196)
By-law Number 4934/97
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 15/96)
By-law Number 4935/97
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 15/96)
By-law Number 4936/97
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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 in Part oflot 32, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 4/93; 18T-89106)
By-law Number 4937/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related
documentation respecting the development of Part of Lot 20, Registrar's Compiled Plan
819 and Part of Lot 62, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1041, Pickering, (Keleck Investments
(pickering) Incorporated 18T-94023 (phase I)).
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By-law Number 4938/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the
development of Part Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Plan 469 and part of Lot 17, Concession 1,
Pickering, (Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-95004; Pickdred Investment Limited).
By-law Number 4939/97
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Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 4904/97, respecting Block 1, Plan 40M-
1281, Pickering.
By-law Number 4940/97
Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-laws 2142/86, 2173/86, 2202/86, 2218/86,
2241/86, 2363/87, 2506/87 and 2591/87, respecting Lots 83-90, Lots 91-99, Lots 102-
112, Lots 113-119 and Blocks 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231 and 232, Plan 40M-
1325, Pickering.
By-law Number 4941/97
Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 3270/89, respecting Lots 1 and 2 and
Lots 11 to 13, inclusive, Plan 40M-1600, Pickering.
By-law Number 4942/97
Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-laws 3741/91, 3799/91 and 3867/91,
respecting Blocks 18 to 22, inclusive, Blocks 24 to 31, inclusive, Plan 40M-1643,
Pickering.
By-law Number 4943/97
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Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 12, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Parts
8, 9 and 10, Plan 40R-16580 (Oakburn Street) as public highway (LD 131 and LD 132).
By-law Number 4944197
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 16, Plan 40M-1861, Pickering (Nordane Drive) as
public highway.
By-law Number 4945/97
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 22, Plan 40M-1727, Pickering (Meldron Drive) as
public highway.
By-law Number 4946/97
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 19, Plan 40M-1728, Pickering (Meldron Drive) as
public highway.
By-law Number 4947/97
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Being a by-law to dedicate Block 20, Plan 40M-1728, Pickering (Sandhurst Crescent) as
public highway.
By-law Number 4948/97
Being a by-law to adopt a new Official Plan for the Town of Pickering and repeal the
existing Official Plan for the Town of Pickering.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor
Arthurs
Councillor Pistritto declared an interest in the Official Plan with respect to Neighbourhood
15 as his mother owns property in this area.
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Councillor Senis declared an interest in the Official Plan with respect to 1128 Kingston
Road and any matters pertaining to this property as her husband has this property listed.
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with By-law 4948/97:
Resolution #92197
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That By-law 4948/97 be amended to delete the Seaton Urban Study area designation west
of the West Duffins Creek.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Pistritto
Councillors Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #93197
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Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That By-law 4948/97 be amended as follows:
On Schedule I, Land Use Structure: replace the Seaton Urban Study Area designation
with an Agricultural Area Designation on lands west of the West Duffins Creek and add a
'Rural Study Areas" boundary on lands lying west of the West Duffins Creek to the
Townline Road, between the Fourth Concession Road and the CP Rail line (see attached
map);
Page 71, section 3. 15(a), Study Areas: add a new clause (iii) recognizing another type of
Rural Study Area, as follows:
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those areas in rural Pickering where further study is needed to confirm the
appropriateness of the land use designations.";
Page 73, Study Areas: add a new section 3.19 on Rural Study Areas, as follows:
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'3.19 Town Council shall recognize as a Rural Study Area on Schedule I, lands
on the west side of the West Duffins Creek, south of the Fourth
Concession Road, and,
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shall eliminate the Study Area boundary upon completion of an
appropriate study that reviews the boundaries between the
ecological, rural and urban systems in relation to the area,
considering current environmental, agricultural, social and
economic conditions"; and
Make any other changes to the Plan necessary to reflect this revision.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Dickerson and Pistritto
THIRD READING:
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Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan moved that the report of the Committee
of the Whole on By-laws Numbers 4932/97, 4933/97,.4934/97, 4935/97, 4936/97,
4937/97, 4938/97, 4939/97, 4940/97, 4941/97, 4942/97, 4943/97, 4944/97, 4945/97,
4946/97,4947/97 and 4948/97 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
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O.I!mR..BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Johnson advised that Ontario Hydro will become more
competitive.
2.
Councillor Johnson outlined the various events taking place at the
Claremont Winter Carnival.
3.
Councillor Dickerson commented on the remarks made by Councillor Senis
at the Executive Meeting of February 24th concerning the McKean
property.
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4.
Councillor Dickerson requested that the Town Clerk contact Frank Cowan
to determine what impact the proposed Youth Park would have on the
Town's insurance premiums.
5.
Councillor Brenner advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming
forward concerning a full community meeting with the South Rosebank
community regarding the proposed York/Durham pipeline.
6.
Councillor Brenner thanked the General Manager for the information
concerning the incident at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station on
February 28th.
7.
Councillor Pistritto advised that it is his opinion that a theatre should be
built with the new proposed library in Ward 1.
8.
Councillor Senis replied to Councillor Dickerson's comments concerning
the McKean property.
9.
Mayor Arthurs advised that there will not be a meeting on March 10th.
10.
Mayor Arthurs congratulated both staff and Council for the completion of
the Official Plan process and passing of the By-law with respect to the
Official Plan, as well as the Budget process with a 0% tax increase for the
fifth consecutive year.
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Mayor Arthurs congratulated the Executive Director Operations for his
new position of General Manager.
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12.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The General Manager distributed correspondence ftom Ontario
Hydro concerning a problem experienced at the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station over the weekend.
Resolution #94/97
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Moved by Councillor
That a letter be forwarded to Ontario Hydro advising of the Town
of Pickerings further displeasure with the breakdown in
communication regarding the February 28th, 1997 incident at the
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
CARRIED
b)
The General Manager distributed Status Report #6 ftom the Health
and Safety Coordinator concerning waste transfer to Brock West
Landfill Site.
c)
The General Manager advised that a request had been received
ftom the Fire Department requesting a waiver of hall rental fees of
$550 for a Firefighters Retirement event.
Resolution #95/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
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That a Grant in the amount of $550.00 be approved for the waiver
of hall rental fees for a Salon at the Recreation Complex for the
Firefighters Retirement event.
CARRIED
d)
The General Manager advised that Revenue in the Public Works
Department for the month of February has surpassed the expected
amount.
e)
The Director of Planning discussed with Council the increase of the
purchasing fee of the Official Plan to $50.00.
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CONfIRMATJON BY-LAW
By-law Number 4949/97
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Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Dickerson 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 3rd day of March, 1997
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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ADJOURNMENT
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The Meeting adjourned at 11 :05 p.m.
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 24, 1997,
presents its third report to Council and recommends:
1.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/96
MAXCON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
LOTS 1,2, 7, 8 AND BLOCK 9, PLAN 40M-1861
(NORTH SIDE OF PINE GROVE AVENUE, WEST OF
OAKBURN STREET AND EAST OF WOODVIEW AVENUE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/96, submitted by Grant Morris
Associates Ltd. on behalf of the landowner, Maxcon Developments Limited, on
lands being Lots 1, 2, 7, 8 and Block 9, Plan 40M-1861, to permit a total of 6
townhouse dwelling units to be developed on the subject lands subject to the
conditions detailed in Appendix No. I to Town Recommendation Report No. 2197
BE NOT APPROVED.
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CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR
REFUND OF TAXES
FILE NUMBER -A 2310.293
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WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, RS.O, 1990., c. M.45. transfers
the responsibility for the hearing of the applications for cancellation, reduction or
refund of taxes to the Council of the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS notices in writing of applications have been received by the
Clerk of the Municipality for the cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes for
various reasons;
AND WHEREAS upon investigation and receipt of reasonable explanations all
claims have been substantiated;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pickering
accept the following list of applications and authorize the adjustment of taxes in
the amount of$I,700.61
APPL. ROLL # PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON AMOUNT OF
NO ADJUSTMENT
31/96 020-022- 933-941 D' Angelo(p.& G.) Commercial to 399.83
06508- Dillingham Homes Ltd. Residential
1255 Terwillegar Ave.
Unit 1 A
Oshawa, ON L 11 7 A4
68/96 020-022- 1050 Brock Golvin, Stanley Trustee Commercial to $166.47
8 14350 Road 366 Dennison St. Residential
Ste. # 1
Markham, ON L3R IB9
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APPL. ROLL # PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON AMOUNT OF
NO ADJUSTMENT
72a/96 020-022- #34 Hantec Control Reduced space $83.62
06174- 1730 Systems Inc.
0001 McPherson Crt 479 Rougemount Dr.
Pickering, ON
LIW 2B8
8 72b/96 020-022- #34 Hantec Control Reduced space $2.15
06174- 1730 Systems Inc.
0002 McPherson Crt 479 Rougemount Dr.
Pickering, ON
LIW 2B8
73a/96 020-022- #34 Hantec Control Reduced space $502.69
06174- 1730 Systems Inc.
0001 McPherson Crt 479 Rougemount Dr.
Pickering, ON
LIW 2B8
73b/96 020-022- #34 Hantec Control Reduced space $12.87
06174- 1730 Systems Inc.
0002 McPherson Crt 479 Rougemount Dr.
Pickering, ON
LIW 2B8
74/96 020-022- 850 McKay Meco Demolition & ARB reduced $189.92
05600 Excavation Ltd. realty which effect-
820A McKay Road ed business
8 Pickering, ON
LIW 2Y4
75/96 020-022- 820 McKay Kel-Kem Ltd. ARB reduced $292.58
05600 820 McKay Road realty which effect-
Pickering, ON ed business
LIW 2Y4
76/96 010-028- 1081 MTRCA Building $50.48
07400 Beachpoint 5 Shoreham Drive demolished
Promenade Downsview, ON
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'tNTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL
DISCRIMINATION"
MARCH 21, 1997
"CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELOR WEEK" - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
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That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION
OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION' MARCH 21, 1997
"CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK" - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997