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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 20, 1997 . . . ,.¡."" OF þ~ (*~ íœi COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E. Pistritto D. Ryan S. Senis ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn N. Carroll B. Taylor P. Wyger I. Berrey T. Melymuk D. Kearns (ID 1. 2. - General Manager - Director of Planning - Town Clerk - Town Solicitor - Temporary Acting Treasurer-Collector - Deputy Director of Planning - Co-ordinator of Council Services ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of May 5, 1997 Special Meeting of April 28, 1997 DELEGATIONS Jill Foster and Ralph Sutton, Co-Chairs of the Safe Neighbourhood Task Force made a presentation to Council of the Report of the Task Force. They thanked the many members of the Committee, various groups who provided input and staff who were involved in the preparation of the document. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Rouge Hill Library Branch: a) Janice Frampton, 1810 Post Drive stated that she is not in support of the construction of a new library. It was her understanding that the Central Library was constructed in order that the subsidiary branches would eventually close. She would rather see the funds used to benefit all of the Town. 8 e - 74 (ID DELEGATIONS b) Rick Sergison, 998 Vistula Drive stated that a new library is not . . required. The funds should be used to improve our present transit system. All buses should come to the central terminus and then a shuttle to the GO Station. Sunday transit should be considered. Resolution #174/97 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mr. Talbot, Ontario Hydro, be heard as a delegation. CARRIED 3. Mr. Talbot advised that a proper presentation would be made at the May 26th, 1997 Executive Meeting and all documentation to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy would be provided to Council. (lID ~LUTIONS Resolution #175/97 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 12, 1997, be adopted with the following amendments: Recorded Vote on all items excludin2 Items #2 and #11 Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Item #2 Councillor Pistritto declared an interest as his mother owns property in the Study Area. Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Item #11 Resolution #176/97 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Item #11 be referred to staff. CARRIED 8 - - 75 Resolution #177/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Senis That Council receive the 1996 Consolidated Financial Report as prepared by Hurren, Flett, Sinclair Chartered Accountants; and That the General Manager in consultation with the Acting Treasurer-Collector implement those necessary changes as outlined in the Management Letter dated April 15, 1997. CARRIED Resolution #178/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Council receive the Report of the Safe Neighbourhood Task Force for information. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #179/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the Report of the Safe Neighbourhood Task Force be forwarded to staff for an implementation plan. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Motion as amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #180/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering expresses its concern with the use of silicone based fire stops at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and other nuclear generating plants in Ontario; and THAT Ontario Hydro be requested to present as part of its June, 1997 licence hearing for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station an action plan to address and rectifY this safety risk; and THAT the Federal Government intervene to ensure that standards for CSA fire protection are applicable to existing nuclear generating stations. CARRIED 8 - . 76 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson,Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #181/97 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson WHEREAS the current and past condition of Salem Road between the Fifth Concession and Highway #7 has been in a deplorable state; and WHEREAS the community presented a petition to the Department of Public Works in 1996 addressing their desire to have the road improved; and WHEREAS Salem Road has a cemetery, a trucking company, a number of homes and now a nine hole golf course being opened in 1997; and WHEREAS there is a very sharp decline hill and entrance with no sidewalks for pedestrian traffic; and WHEREAS the dust and debris and ditches are in very poor condition for area residents to contend with; and WHEREAS any improvement to this road is not scheduled until the year 2000 in the Five Year Capital Forecast; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the lowering of the speed limit on Salem Road between the Fifth Concession and Highway #7 to 60 kilometres per hour. CARRIED Resolution #182/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS damage ftom trespass and illegal dumping is occurring on environmentally sensitive MTRCA wetlands at the southwest corner of Frenchman's Bay; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the staff of the Town of Pickering to enter into discussions with the MTRCA to work co-operatively to come up with a plan to have the Town of Pickering become an agent on behalf of the MTRCA to enforce and prosecute trespass and property damage on environmentally sensitive areas owned by the MTRCA; and THAT staff report back to Council in one month on the progress of discussions with the MTRCA; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Andy Wickens of the MTRCA. CARRIED 8 . . 77 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Iohnson,Pistritto, Ryan,Senis and Mayor Arthurs < Resolution #183/97 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS the Town of Pickering Public Library Board has recognized the need to replace the Rouge Hill Branch Library within its Five Year Plan 1995-1999 and this remains a high priority in its current Five Year Plan 1997-2001; and WHEREAS the Public Library Board has specified the East Woodlands Park as the preferred site for the western Library Branch; and WHEREAS Council has allocated the amount of $651,770 in the 1997 capital budget for the Public Library to commence construction of the western Library Branch; and WHEREAS circulation at the present Rouge Hill Library Branch has increased by almost 6% in 1997 and new users of the Branch have increased by 10%; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby confirms the East Woodlands Park as the Town preferred site for the western Library Branch; and THAT the Town provide assistance in relocating the existing users of the present building located in the East Woodlands Park; and THAT Council hereby directs the Director of Parks and Facilities to undertake a review of relocating the ball diamond in the East Woodlands Park to another appropriate site. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Senis No: Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #184/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the above resolution be deferred for two weeks. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Senis Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs 78 Resolution #185/97 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Senis That the above resolution be tabled. LOST 8 (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Senis took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4997/97 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, in Lots 94, 95 and 96, Plan 1051, in the Town of Pickering. (A 2/95 (R), 18T- 95001 (R)) By-law Number 4998/97 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-laws 1680/83, 1727/83, and 2006/85, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 4/96) . Councillor Pistritto declared an interest in By-law 4998/97 as his brother owns a 2arden centre By-law Number 5000/97 Being a by-law to assume Lydia Crescent, Plan 40M-1365, Pickering, for public use as public highway under the jurisdiction of the Town. By-law Number 5001/97 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1365, Pickering. By-law Number 5002/97 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement (Lydia Crescent). By-law Number 5003/97 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property. . By-law Number 5004/97 Being a by-law to assume Somergrove Crescent, Annan Woods Drive, Dellbrook Avenue, Harrowsmith Court, Major Oaks Road, Pepper Wood Gate, Plan 40M-1509, Pickering, for public use as public highway under the jurisdiction of the Town. By-law Number 5005/97 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1509, Pickering. ~_....c 79 (IV) BY-LAWS By-law Number 5006/97 Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-laws 2811188, respecting Lots 1-7, inclusive, Plan 40M-1509, Pickering. By-law Number 5007/97 8 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement. (Somergrove Crescent, Annan Woods Drive, Dellbrook Avenue, Harrowsmith Court, Major Oaks Road, Pepper Wood Gate). By-law Number 5008/97 Being a by-law to assume Larksmere Court, Beechlawn Avenue, Ashford Drive and Marshcourt Drive, Plan 40M-1498, Pickering, for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of the Town. By-law Number 5009/97 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1498, Pickering. By-law Number 5010/97 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property. By-law Number 5011/97 . Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement. By-law Number 5012/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation proposing to subdivide part of Lot 24, Plan 329, Pickering (Rondev Homes Ltd., Draft Plan 18T-87043). By-law Number 5013/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation proposing to subdivide part of Lots 90, 91 and 92, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1051, Pickering (Keleck Investments (pickering) Inc., Draft Plan 18T -95033). By-law Number 5014/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation proposing to subdivide part of Lots 11 and 12, Plan 282, Pickering (Ercole Raponi, In Trust, Draft Plan 18T-95038). . By-law Number 5015/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the development of those parts of Block E, Pickering, designated as Parts 6, 7 and 8, Plan 40R-16324 and Blocks F and G, Plan M-1O24, Pickering (Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-95006; Phase 1, Eastville Holdings Limited). 80 (IV) D...Y - LA W S By-law Number 5016/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the development of those parts of Block E, Pickering, designated as Parts 6, 7 and 8, Plan 40R-16324 and Blocks F and G, Plan M-1O24, Pickering, (Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-96001; Phase 2, Eastville Holdings Limited). 8 By-law Number 5017/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of a Site Plan Agreement respecting Lots 8, 9, 11, 12, 12, 15, 17 and 18, Plan M-I040, Pickering, save and except that part of Lot 18, Plan M-1O40, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-8708. By-law Number 5018/97 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes (parkham Crescent, Moretta Avenue, Alderwood Place, Hanworth Court, Breda Avenue, Franklin Street, Claremont, and Glendale Drive.) By-law Number 5019/97 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (parking Regulation - 1305 Pickering Parkway). By-law Number 5020/97 . Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to levy such rates necessary to cover the estimated 1997 levy from the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham By-law Number 5021/97 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to levy such rates against all of the assessed properties in the Town of Pickering as will be required to cover the 1997 requisitions ftom the Durham Board of Education and the Durham Region Roman Catholic School Board By-law Number 5022/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of part of Lot 20, Concession 8, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 to 26, inclusive, Plan 40R-17520, [1185497 Ontario Limited.] THIRD READING: . Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Senis moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-laws Numbers 4997/97, 4998/97, 5000/97, 5001/97, 5002/97, 5003/97, 5004/97, 5005/97, 5006/97, 5007/97, 5008/97, 5009/97, 5010/97, 5011/.97, 5012/97, 5013197, 5014/97, 5015/97, 5016/97, 5017/97, 5018/97, 5019/97, 5020/97, 5021/97 and 5022/97 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 Recorded Vote on all By-laws excludine By-law 4998/97: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs 81 (V) O~INESS 1. Councillor Brenner advised that a Notice of Motion would be brought forward. in . two weeks concerning recommendations ftom the meeting regarding 925 Bayly Street. 2. Councillor Brenner advised that a Notice of Motion would be brought forward in two weeks concerning a request for an investigation into the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. 8 3. Councillor Brenner advised that Transportation Day will be held the beginning of June, May 23rd will be the launching of 'Break Down The Barriers' at the Rougemount Co-op, and Crime Stoppers on Wheels will take place at 1 p.m. sharp on May 30th. 4. Councillor Dickerson advised that a Notice of Motion would be brought forward in two weeks concerning radar control being put into the hands of the municipalities. 5. Councillor Johnson advised that the Public Works Committee met with the Durham Regional Police three weeks ago with respect to speeding and traffic. 6. Councillor Johnson advised that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority 1997 Budget has been approved. Copies were previously distributed to Council. 7. Councillor Johnson advised that a Car Wash will be held on Sunday in support of the Manitoba flood victims. He also advised that the Whitevale Spring Festival will be held on Saturday. . 8. Councillor Senis requested a report on Council's Communication and Dinner Allowance. 9. Councillor Senis advised that a Community Challenge Event will be taking place on Friday, May 23rd, ftom 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pine Ridge Secondary School. 10. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. The General Manager advised that the tender for Franklin Street would be coming forward next week. b. The General Manager advised that the Durham Region Public School Board are moving forward with an offer concerning the Westcreek School. c. The General Manager distributed information concerning the Inftastructure Program, the GT A Coordinating Committee Meeting of May 9, 1997, a thank you letter concerning the Canadian Legion Senior Curling Championships, Notifications of Pickering/Darlington Events, and correspondence concerning the Hydro Corridor Park. . . d. Councillor Ryan requested that the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer review a concern he had received regarding election signs. e. Councillor Johnson stated his concern with respect to the information being included on the WebSite. 8 . . 82 w cO~IRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 5023/97 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 meeting held on the 20th day of May, 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 000 A!)JOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Dated APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 12, 1997, presents its eighth report to Council and recommends: 1. 8 . 2. 8 REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 014-96/D ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION LOTS 24 TO 35, CONCESSIONS 2, 3, 4, 5 (pROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBL Y) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham that Application OP A 0 14/96/D to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan be APPROVED on the condition that the Ontario Realty Corporation agrees to make appropriate arrangements to ensure that: a) the West Duffin and Petticoat Creek valley corridors, as well as the wetland complex north of Taunton Road, and west of Altona Road remain in public ownership; b) the valley corridors of the headwater tributaries to Petticoat Creek and adjacent woodlots be protected through means of Conservation Easements; c) land severance applications are consistent with the intent of a conceptual lotting pattern that may be endorsed by Pickering Town Council; and d) protection be provided for the proposed roads which have been identified by the Town, through the area including the Altona Road by-pass of Whitevale and the connection from the Third Concession Road in the east through to Whites Road. 2. That Town Council endorse the Conceptual Lotting Pattern included as Appendix I to Planning Report 13/97, to be used as general guidance for the submission and review of land severance applications associated with the disposal of Provincially owned lands within the Provincial Agricultural Assembly. EAST DUFFINS AREA - CONSULTANT'S PHASE I FINAL REPORT AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1. THAT Town Council endorse the "Phase I Final Report - East Duffins Area", prepared by Templeton-Lepek Limited, dated May, 1997, as the basis for modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan; and 2. THAT Town Council adopts the "Proposed Modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan" as set out in Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 12/97 and requests the Region of Durham to modify the new Pickering Official Plan accordingly; and 3. THAT Town Council request the Region of Durham to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to enable the above-referenced modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan. 3. 2 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/96 TOWN INITIATED ZONING REVIEW: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEFINITIONS FILE NUMBER - B 23 10 -A 26/96 OFFICE e That Council authorize staff to prepare amendments to Zoning By-laws 3036, 2511, 2520 and 3037, including any necessary newspaper advertisements, to add a professional office definition and use in the Commercial and Industrial "C 1 ", "C2", "Ml", "M2" and "M2S" zones of these by-laws. 4. ATLANTIC PACKAGING PRODUCTS LIMITED SOIL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM REQUEST TO EXPAND PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - B 2310 THAT Council adopt the following resolution and forward it to Mr. David Beach- Manager-Ministry of Environment and Energy, York Durham District-Central Region: "That the Corporation of the Town of Pickering supports the request of Mr. Glen Pearce, P .Eng. of Envirosearch Limited, on behalf of Atlantic Packaging Products Limited, and Courtice Auto Wreckers Limited, to expand the' Soil Enrichment Program' to farms within the Town of Pickering, as set out in the letter ftom Mr. Pearce to the Town dated March 12, 1997." . 5. ROBERT A. MILLER AND FOUNDERS DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE FILE NUMBER - F 2200 That the Administration Building of the Pickering Museum Village be named the Robert A Miller and Founders Building. 6. EST ABLISlllNG A "PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION' FILE NUMBER - F 2200 That the establishment of a "Charitable Foundation" to provide ongoing financial support to the Pickering Museum Village, be supported. 7. TOWN OF PICKERING PROPOSED EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - A 4000 . That Town Council receive the Employee Wellness Program Report and authorize staff to implement the proposed Town of Pickering Employee Wellness Program. 8. 1998 ITF ONTARIO T AEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS That the Town of Pickering be the host site for the 1998 International Taekwon- Do Federation (ITF) Ontario Taekwon-Do Championships. 9. 3 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH FILE NUMBER - F 2300 That the implementation of the Glendale Area Neighbourhood Watch be endorsed. 10. WILLING HOST COMMUNITY FOR A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FILE NUMBER - A 2310.31 e That the letter ftom the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services dated April 23, 1997 searching for a host community to locate a new correctional facility be received; and a) That the Town of Pickering is not willing to become a willing host community for the proposed correctional facility. 11. PROCUREMENT POLICY RESPECTING REVIEW OF TENDERS AND CONTRACTS FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That the Guidelines for sourcing, reviewing and evaluating consulting and professional services as set out in Clerk's Report CL 14/97 be adopted. Referred to Staff 12. "CHILD FIND'S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH' - MONTH OF MAY "NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" - MAY 25,1997 "CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK" - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997 "LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH' - JUNE, 1997 "FRENCHMAN'S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND" - JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 8 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "CHILD FIND'S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH'- MONTH OF MA Y "NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" - MAY 25,1997 "CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK" - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997 "LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH' - JUNE, 1997 "FRENCHMAN'S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND" - JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997 13. TOWN WORKS CENTRE ADDITION AND ALTERATIONS FILE NUMBER - F 4100 ~ 1. That Council authorize that Totten Sims Hubicki be retained as consulting architect and engineers for the purpose of providing construction drawings and field review for the addition and alterations to the Works Centre as described in this Report; and 2. That Council authorize the reallocation of approved 1997 Conventional Transportation capital funds totaling approximately $30,000.00 towards this aforementioned construction, in order to offset the shortfall in funding resulting from the final approved MTO subsidy for this project. . . - 4 14. FLOODING OF RED RIVER IN SOUTHERN MANITOBA WHEREAS the people of southern Manitoba have been inundated with the threat of flooding in recent days; and WHEREAS daily news reports have broadcast disturbing images of the hardship and destruction to property; and WHEREAS all Canadians are concerned for the well-being of residents of southern Manitoba experiencing hardship due to the flooding of the Red River; and WHEREAS many residents of the Town of Pickering have expressed an interest in providing aid and comfort to the victims of the flooding in southern Manitoba; and WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has considerable resources to lend to the aid and relief effort; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Pickering Council direct the General Manager through his office to make available the resources of the Town wherever possible to aid in the relief effort through the use of fire halls, community centres, and the Pickering Municipal Building as drop-off depots for food and clothing, etc., and FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in the G.T.A.