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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday June 23, 1997 at 7 25 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCll.,LORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
B. Taylor
P. Wyger
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
D. Kearns
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- General Manager
- Town Clerk
- Town Solicitor
- Director of Planning
- Deputy Director of Planning
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
PRESENTATION
Jon Storms, Manager of Information Systems, made a presentation to Council of
the Town's Web Site on the Internet.
Councillor Brenner and Councillor Ryan made a presentation to the Food Bank at
St. Paul's Anglican Church of$I,OOO.
Mr. Tom Quinn, General Manager, advised that staff wished to thank Mayor and
Members of Council for the very successful and enjoyable employee appreciation
barbecue held last week.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 16, 1997
Special Meeting of June 9, 1997
Special Meeting of June 16, 1997
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DELEGATIONS
1.
Jill Foster and Peter Gilbert, representing the Public Library Board, addressed
Council to thank the staff for handling one million circulations. They advised that
the Pickering Public Library had received two Awards of Excellence over the past
two years. To thank staff for their continued hard work, a party was thrown in
their honour, cake was served, thank you cards and commemorative pins were
handed out.
2.
Grant Morris addressed Council to correct a statement he made at the Council
Meeting of June 16th regarding changes in the Planning Act.
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3.
Carol Bamford, 1102 Dunbarton Road, addressed Council with respect to the
proposed Code of Conduct. She stated that the Code of Conduct is a step in the
right direction, it will provide direction to the new Council and assist staff with the
changes which occur every three years. She thanked Mayor Arthurs for providing
her with a copy and thanked those who prepared it. She outlined the areas still
needing to be addressed. Not enough time has been provided for public or Council
to review.
4.
Bev Ireland addressed Council with respect to the Tender for the proposed
community park in the hydro-right-of-way. She stated that she previously advised
Council of the very successful fundraising activities for the youth park now having
raised $16,000. Youth are concerned that this project may not go ahead this year.
This park must be developed to support the downtown core, it would provide
youth a place for activities and would also be a park for seniors and families.
Resolution #245/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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That Tom Mohr, Ian McCully, Kathy Walker and Denise Holtby be heard as
delegations.
CARRIED
5.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Greenwood Library
Bell:
a.
Mr. Tom Mohr, representing the Pickering Township Historical Society
stated that the Library is of historical significance and the bell is an artifact.
If this bell is removed damage could be caused to the building. A
precedence could be set if this sale takes place.
b.
Ian McCully stated that damage could be done to the roof if an attempt is
made to remove the bell. If this bell is sold the community wants it
replaced.
6.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to transportation for the
youth in the north:
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Kathy Walker stated that there is a lack of job opportunities in the north for
the youth. Youth Employment Services have come into the north and the
Town has been incredibly pro-active towards youth issues. She asked how
the situation concerning youth transportation can be improved.
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b.
Denis Holtby advised that the Culture and Recreation Department and the
Transit Department have been very supportive of youth initiatives. She
suggested a four to six month pilot project - a special service
bus/community bus which could provide transportation to the youth,
allowing them to attend events in Claremont, Brougham and the Recreation
Complex. They have two volunteer drivers at present and others who have
offered to assist. She hoped that this pilot project would show Council the
need for the service.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #246/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Town Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/97 for lands in the vicinity of
Rodd Avenue, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. I to Planning
Recommendation Report No. 16/97.
CARRIED
1.
Mr. Siragusa stated that this development should not be considered.
Resolution #247/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
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That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham that Draft Plan of Subdivision
18T-97001, submitted by Danlu Holdings Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 32 and 33,
Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED subject to
conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report No. 18/97.
2.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2197, submitted by Danlu Holdings
Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 32 and 33, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering,
be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE to implement development as proposed by Draft Plan of
Subdivision 18T-97001, as revised, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix II to
Recommendation Report No. 18/97.
CARRIED
1.
Grant Morris stated that a much better plan has been proposed due to input tfom
staff, community and Councillors Johnson and Pistritto.
2.
A resident strongly suggested support of this plan.
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A resident requested approval of the plan and advised that Mr. D' Andria had
been very supportive of community input.
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Resolution #248/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
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That Town Council recommend that Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications 18T -87059
(Revision) & 18T-87065 (Revision), submitted by 704858 Ontario Limited, on lands being
Part of Lot 30, Concession 2, in the Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED'
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21 lots for detached units with minimum lot frontages of 12 metres, plus the existing
detached unit, as shown in Staff-Recommended Plan B,
subject to the conditions as generally outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report
No. 17/97;
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That Town Council direct staff to revise the conditions of draft plan approval in Appendix
No. I to Recommendation Report No. 17/97 by adding the appropriate provisions
required to reflect the development option chosen by Council for presentation to the
Ontario Municipal Board.
3.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Applications A 27/96 & A 21/94 (Revision), submitted
by 704858 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 30, Concession 2, in the Town of
Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix
II to Recommendation Report No. 17/97.
CARRIED
1.
Grant Morris advised that a compromise could not be reached with the
community. He also stated that the applicant could accept the staff
recommendation for semi-detached homes but not detached.
Annie Burtney, 2003 Benedictine Court, representing Whites Grove Community
Association advised that there was overwhelming support of the single family
units. The community wants a development which is in keeping with the
character of the area and does not want Amaretto Ave. linking up with Finch
Ave. She requested support of Planning Recommendation l(b).
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #249/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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That Richard Ward be heard as a delegation.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Senis
Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
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Resolution #250/97
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Official Plan Amendment Application 96-001/P and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 11/96, submitted by Nautica Holdings Inc. & 1184311 Ontario Inc., on
lands being Part of Lot 3, Plan 228, be deferred to the September 8, 1997 Executive
Committee Meeting
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Deferred to the September 8. 1997 Executive Committee Meetin2
Resolution #251/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
THAT Council advise the Ministry of Environment and Energy that it supports in principle the
Highway 407lfransitway (Markham Road easterly to Highway 7, east of Brock Road)
Environmental Assessment, on the understanding that the Town's position with respect to the
following matters can be dealt with during the detailed design phase:
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protection for two interchanges in Seaton, but not located on either North Road or
Sideline 24;
ensuring that North Road and Sideline 24 are not dead-ended at their approach to
Highway 407 (i.e. that grade-separations are provided);
accommodating a continuous bikeway within or adjacent to the Highway
407lfransitway corridor;
ensuring that within the Town of Pickering, Highway 407 is open with access
completed to Highway 7, east of Brock Road;
ensuring that no at-grade intersections are provided in Pickering other than at Brock
Road as an interim measure until Brock Road is realigned easterly and a full
interchange can be constructed;
accommodating a grade-separated crossing of Highway 407 at the existing Brock Road
when the realigned Brock Road interchange is built; and
providing for a realignment of Highway 7 around the hamlets of Green River and
Brougham;
THAT Council request that the Ministry of Transportation consult with the Town during the
detailed design phase of the Highway 407ffransitway extension to ensure the Town's position
with respect to the above matters is adequately accommodated; and
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THAT Planning Report No. 18/97 be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment and Energy,
the Ministry of Transportation and the Region of Durham.
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Resolution #252/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Annual Statement of the Town Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Reserve
Fund (GIL 4227), be received.
CARRIED
Resolution #253/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Di~kerson
WHEREAS Council has approved the 1997 purchase of an automated fare collection and control
system in the 2350 - Transportation Services - Public Transit Capital Budget; and
WHEREAS Town of Pickering Capital financing for this project was not anticipated to be
required due to available third part private sector financing based on a 60 (sixty) month repayment
agreement; and
WHEREAS the project is only eligible for 50% Provincial subsidy if the total cost of the project is
funded by the Town in the calendar year of 1997;
IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT Council approve the 1997 Capital funding of
transit smart card automated fare collection technology.
CARRIED
Resolution #254/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the request of Alyson Sonnenschein dated May 12, 1997 to acquire the bell at the
Greenwood Library be refused.
Deferred to Ausrust 5. 1997 Council Meetinsr
Resolution #255/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby supports the Regional
Municipality of Durham in its application to the Ministry of Environment and Energy for a
Certificate of Approval to operate a household hazardous waste depot on Saturdays at 1220
Squires Beach Road, Pickering, Ontario.
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Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #256/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above resolution be tabled.
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Resolution #257/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the above resolution be approved.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Senis
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #258/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to appoint the
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers of the Town of Pickering as enforcement officers for the
purpose of enforcing regulations made by the MTRCA pursuant to Sections 28 and 29 of the
Conservation Authorities Act on condition that the Minister of Natural Resources appoints these
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers as Provincial Offence Officers.
Deferred to Au2ust 5. 1997 Council Meetin2
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #259/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the above resolution be deferred to the August 5, 1997 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
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Resolution #260/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the 1997 General Insurance Report of Frank Cowan Company Limited dated April 29, 1997
be received; and
That the total annual premium of $377,586, plus GST, for the renewal term of 1997/98 be
approved; and
That staff, through the Durham Municipal Group, continue to investigate the options available to
the Region of Durham and the area municipalities in establishing an insurance pooling
arrangement for the full sharing of insurance risk; and
That consideration be given to the Ontario Municipal Insurance Exchange (OMEX).
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #261/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That consideration be given to the Ontario Municipal Insurance Exchange (OMEX).
CARRIED
Resolution #262/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to proclaim the month of September, 1997 as:
"MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AWARENESS MONTH"
CARRIED
Resolution #263/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Council approve the Change Orders in the amount of$19,457.46 + G.S.T.; and
That Council authorize the Director of Parks and Facilities to approve a maximum amount of
$13,000 in further incidental costs associated with the Official Opening and construction..
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Resolution #264/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillors Pistritto
That the Report of the Director of Parks and Facilities dated June 13/97 regarding the public
meeting held on June 12, 1997 respecting the former McKean lands be received.
CARRIED
Referred to Staff for Report on cost of relocation for the Au2ust 5. 1997 Council Meetin2
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #265/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillors Pistritto
That the Report of the General Manager dated June 13, 1997 be received and that the Butler
Building be removed tfom the site and relocated to the Works Yard.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Dickerson and Pistritto
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #266/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That this resolution be referred to staff for further information and Report to Council at the
August 5, 1997 Council Meeting.
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Resolution #267/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the motion be divided at 'and relocate to the Works Yard'.
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Resolution #268/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Butler Building be dismantled and removed for $8,000.
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Resolution #269/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That this resolution be referred to staff for a report on the cost of relocation for the August 5,
1997 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Resolution #270/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Investment Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Pickering be received imd
approved. .
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Resolution #271/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the tax roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the accounts on
Appendix A and summarized as follows:-
Realty Taxes
Business Taxes
Sub- Total
Penalties - Interest
Total
$ 12,379.39
371.623.43
384,002.82
6,699.45
$390,702.27
CARRIED
Councillor Dickenon declared an interest in this resolution as his business is located in the
same buildin2 as one of the listed businesses.
Resolution #272/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the Employee Code of Conduct as developed by the Council approved staff team be
approved in principle and staff to report back to Council in September to Executive Committee.
CARRIED
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Resolution #273/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the Council Code of Practice in the form attached to Legal Report L 102/97 be supported in
principle and referred to the Committee of the Whole for review and reintroduced at an Executive
Committee Meeting prior to the end of this term of office.
CARRIED
Resolution #274/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
Direct the Director of Human Resources to consult with the members of the staff team comprising
of a representative ftom e.u.P.E. Local 129, the Pickering Firefighters' Association, exempt staff
(below salary grade 15) and the town Solicitor, and to report back in writing to Council, in one
year, to provide an evaluation of the Employee Code of Conduct and to recommend any changes
that may be required to be made to that Code; and
Direct the Town's Clerk to distribute copies of the Code of Conduct and the Council Code of
. Practice to local community associations and to make copies available to persons doing business
with the Town and to the general public, upon request.
Resolution #274/97 was referred to the Council approved stafTteam.
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #275/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That resolution #272/97,273/97, and 274/97 be divided.
CARRIED
Resolution #276/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Part (a) be approved in principle and staff to report back to Council in September to the
Executive Committee.
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Resolution #277/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Sections 3(d) and (e) of the Council Conflict of Interest be deleted.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Senis
Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #278/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the Council Code of Practice be supported in principle and referred to the Committee of the
Whole for review and reintroduced at an Executive Committee Meeting prior to the end of this
term of office.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #279/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Parts ( c) and (d) be referred to the Council approved staff team.
CARRIED
Resolution #280/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Tender No. T-4-97 submitted by Gateman Miloy in the amount $471,339.98 be accepted;
and
alternative pricing Item A-1.0 (BoardingIBladinglBiking Area Lighting) in the amount of
$8,089.20 be accepted, and
alternative pricing Item A-2.0 (Hockey Facility Complete) in the amount of $28,847.66 be
accepted; and
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alternative pricing Item A-3.0 (Children's Play Area Complete in the amount of $66,881.10 be
accepted; and
that a project cost of $589,390.79 including the tender amount and other associated costs, be
approved.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Dickerson
Resolution #281/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
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That Council receive Planning Report No. 19/97 which establishes specific criteria and a
review process for considering requests tfom community groups, clubs, or agencies to
erect portable structures for their specific use in Town parks;
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That Council consider, and if deemed appropriate, endorse the review criteria and process
outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report No. 19/97; .
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That Council confirm a preferred option respecting ownership of portable structures
proposed in Town parks, as outlined in the text of Planning Report No. 19/97; and
4.
That the request ITom the Pickering! Ajax Italian Social Club to erect a portable classroom
structure in Centennial Park, in support of their use of the Centennial Park bocce court be
APPROVED, should Council endorse the criteria relating to the erection of portable
structures in Town parks, and subject to the Club satisfying all Town requirements.
CARRIED
Resolution #282/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
WHEREAS a three-way stop at the intersection of Altona lload and Whitevale Road would assist
in controlling traffic turning at that intersection and would act as an effective traffic calming
measure;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests
the Regional Municipality of Durham to establish a stop facing traffic traveling eastbound on
Regional Road #27 (Whitevale Road! Altona Road) at its intersection with the Town-owned
portion of White vale Road; and
THAT staffbe directed to prepare a by-law to establish a stop on Whitevale Road facing traffic
traveling westbound on Whitevale Road at its intersection with Regional Road #27.
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Resolution #283/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS Shaw Cable Television is under the control of the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and is to cover happenings within the municipalities
designated in their licence, being Pickering and Scarborough; and
WHEREAS Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington are all municipalities within the Regional
Municipality of Durham and all have live Council coverage, independent of each other; and
WHEREAS not as much as 50% of the coverage of Shaw Cable Television involves Pickering
activities; and
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby petitions
the CRTC to have its community channel coverage of activities within Shaw Cable Television to
be Pickering only community events, news and municipal coverage; and
THAT the licence granted by the CRTC to Shaw Cable Television be revoked if they do not
comply with this amendment to their licence.
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dan McTeague, M.P. and Janet Ecker, M.P.P.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
. No: Councillors Dickerson and Senis
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5038/97
Being a by-law to provide for the Indemnity and Defence of Members of Council, Officers and
Employees of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering with respect to liability arising out of
acts or omissions done or made by them in their capacity ~ Members, Officers or Employees of
the Municipality.
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Dickerson and Senis
By-law Number 5044/97
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 on Block 176,
Plan 40M-1630 and Part 1, Plan 40R-4222, in the Town of Pickering. (A 13/95)
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By-law Number 5045197
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (parking Regulation
- 905 Bayly Street).
By-law Number 5046/97
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Block 24, Plan 40M-1538, Pickering, designated as
Parts 14 and 17, Plan 40R-17151, as public highway (Acorn Lane).
By-law Number 5047/97
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 20, Concession 8, Pickering, designated as Parts 6,
7 and 8, Plan 40R-17520 as public highway (Acorn Lane).
By-law Number 5048/97
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 6 and 7, Plan 40M-1827 Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 5049/97
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 264/75 to establish a 60 kilometre per hour speed limit
on Salem Road between the Fifth Concession Road and Highway No.7.
By-law Number 5050/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
proposing to subdivide part of Lot 32, Concession 1, Pickering (Rondev Homes Ltd. Vincenzo,
Lisa, Gabriele and Liliana Bianchi, Draft Plan 18T -89106)
By-law Number 5051/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
proposing to subdivide part of Lot 32, Concession 1, Pickering (Mauro & Mauro Developments
Inc. and Frank Fisico, Draft Plan 18T -87044).
By-law Number 5052/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement and related
documentation respecting the development of Blocks 37 and 39, Plan 40M-1341 and those parts
of Lot 20, Concession 8, Pickering, designated as Parts XX and xx, Plan 40R-xxxx, [1198333
Ontario Inc./2895501 Canada Inc.].
Bv-Iaw Number 5053/97
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Appleview Road, Plan 1051, Pickering, designated as Part
4, Plan 40R-I063I, save and except Part 2, Plan 40R-11864, as public highway (Appleview
Road).
By-law Number 5054/97
Being a by-law to stop-up and close as public highway all or part of Appleview Road and to
authorize its sale to an abutting owner where not required for other municipal purposes.
Bv-Iaw Number 5055/97
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 4547/97 to appoint persons to various agencies, boards
and committees.
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By-law Number 5056/97
Being a by-law to authorize the acquisition of that Part of Lot 18, Plan 489, Pickering, designated
as Part 2, Plan 40R-4484.
By-law Number 5057/97
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 17, 18 and 27, Plan 40M-1877 Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 5058/97
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 in Part of Lot
19, Range 3, B.F.C. in the Town of Pickering. (A 6/97)
By-law Number 5059/97
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing a portion of a road for construction
purposes (Dunbarton Road).
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with By-law Number 5055/97:
Resolution #284/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That By-law 5055/97 be deferred to the September 8, 1997 Executive Committee Meeting.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Johnson and Pistritto
THIRD. READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of
the Whole on By-laws Numbers 5038/97, 5044/97, 5045/97, 5046/97, 5047/97, 5048/97,
5049/97, 5050/97, 5051/97, 5052/97, 5053/97, 5054/97, 5056/97, 5057/97, 5058/97 and 5059/97
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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QIHE..R BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Johnson requested reconsideration be given to Item #9 of the June 23,
1997 Council Agenda concerning a Certificate of Approval to operate a household
hazardous waste depot on Squires Beach Road.
Resolution #285/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Council reconsider Item #9 of the June 23rd, 1997 Council Agenda.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Ryan
2.
Councillor Johnson requested a Leave to Introduce a motion with respect to
busing in the north.
Resolution #286/97
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
For a Leave to Introduce a Notice of Motion concerning busing in the north.
CARRIED
Resolution #287/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
WHEREAS the Social Development Council has identified that transportation for
the youth in the North Pickering area is a number one issue; and
WHEREAS Pickering Transit has identified that an extra retired specialized
services bus is available; and
WHEREAS the community have identified a proposal worked out with Pickering
Transit;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
hereby authorizes staff to prepare a report concerning anticipated costs and other
relative information on a pilot project with the North Pickering communities and
report back to the Transit Committee for approval.
CARRIED
3.
Councillor Johnson commented on an application on Acorn Lane and stated that
this application should be considered similarly to the application at
PinegroveIW oodview.
4.
Councillor Johnson thanked those involved_in the opening of the New Claremont
Community Centre.
5.
Councillor Dickerson commented on the notice concerning the picking up of grass
clippings and requested that this matter be looked into, questioning where these
clippings are being dumped.
6.
Councillor Dickerson discussed the appointment of voting delegates for the AMO
Conference. Councillors Dickerson, Senis, Johnson and Mayor Arthurs advised
that they would be attending the conference.
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7.
Councillor Dickerson questioned if Council wished to have a tent provided for
refTeshments at the Canada Day Celebrations.
8.
Councillor Brenner questioned the General Manager on the news release by the
Library concerning the approval for the new library facility.
9.
Councillor Pistritto advised the Mayor and Members of Council that he will be
running for Mayor in the upcoming election.
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10.
Mayor Arthurs requested Council Members to keep June 30th, from 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. open for a meeting.
11.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.
The General Manager advised that correspondence had been received
concerning a Class Environmental Assessment by York Region for
widening and reconstruction of York/Durham Line (York Regional Road
30), Steeles Avenue to Hwy. 7.
b.
The General Manager advised that he would be on holidays for the next
two weeks.
c.
The Town Solicitor commented on the Environmental Bill of Rights
investigation.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5060/97
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 23rd day of June, 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
(VII)
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 1 :00 a.m.
Dated
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