HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 14, 1997
,¡.~ OF Pic
~M~
.
COUNCIL MINUTES
8
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at 9: 10 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCll.,LORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
.
T. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
S. Reynolds
B. Taylor
P. Wyger
LI)
- General Manager
- Director of Parks and Facilities
- Director of Planning
- Deputy Director of Planning
- Director of Culture and Recreation
- Town Clerk
- Town Solicitor
ApOPTION OF MINUTES
LID
1.
(lID
1.
.
2.
Regular Meeting of October 6, 1997
Special Meeting of October 6, 1997
~TATION
Captain Douglas Butt, representing the Salvation Army, made a
presentation of a plaque to Councillor Senis for her volunteer work in
raising funds for the Salvation Army.
DEkEGA TIONS
The General Manager thanked the Mayor and Members of Council for their
support of staff over the past year.
Eileen Higdon, 852 Fairview Avenue, congratulated the volunteers who
worked on the Mayor's Task Force on the Waternont. She stated that she
is ftustrated because this is the fourth report in four years regarding the
waternont. Many people are now using the waternont trail and if it was
properly marked, even more people would use it. Tourism and the
protection of the environment will increase if the trail is improved. She
stated that the Task Force has shown what can be done in a short time.
119
3.
Dennis Leon, representing the Gaming Venture Group, stated that his
company is one of five that has been chosen by the Province to operate a
casino in Ontario and one of two that may operate a casino in the Region
of Durham. He gave an overview of the ownership of his company and
outlined how charities would be funded.
4.
Isa James, John Sabean and Catherine Tredway, representing Heritage
Pickering, gave a report on the Inventory of Heritage Buildings.
8
Resolution #412/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Council continue to hear delegations respecting the Inventory of
Heritage Buildings.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Pistritto and Senis
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
5.
Jill Foster, 1049 Dalewood Drive, stated that she was the Co-Chair of the
Safe Neighbourhood Task Force and gave an overview of the purpose of
the Task Force. She noted that although crime is relatively low in
Pickering, residents are still fearful of crime. She stated that the Task
Force Report identified certain safety measures and makes 14
recommendations. She noted that some of the recommendations have
already been implemented such as stricter enforcement of nuisance
behaviour in parks. She hoped that the work on this issue will continue
through the Healthy Community Initiative.
.
6.
Ralph Sutton, 1104 Timber Court, thanked staff for their work on the
Report of the Safe Neighbourhood Task Force and stated that he is
concerned if funds are not given to implement the Task Force's
recommendations or set deadlines for their implementation.
7.
Don Bennett, Claremont, stated that the Manager of Building and
Plumbing Services has inspected the CampbelllMcPherson house and noted
that the external structure has been properly completed. He asked that as a
result of this, that the restrictions on development of the subdivision be
lifted.
8.
Dana Anderson, representing the Pickering Rural Association, stated that
she is concerned about the ClubLink rezoning. She noted that Council
approved this application in principle about a year ago and since then, the
Association has been involved in commenting on the application. She is
concerned about the proposed water intake because the rate of intake has
increased and this should be studied further before the zoning by-law is
passed. She also expressed a concern about the proposed additional uses
which the Association first heard of in September of this year.
~
8
-
~
120
(IV)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #413/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Council receive for information the Healthy Community Initiative Status Report
including the staff response to the Report of the Safe Neighbourhood Task Force.
CARRIED
Resolution #414/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Request for Proposal No. RFP- 7-97 submitted by Precursor Ltd. for the supply of
the automated fare collection be accepted; and
that the Request for Proposal No. RFP- 7-97 submitted by Schedule Master for the supply
of the run cutting and scheduling software component be accepted.
Deferred until the Council Meetin2 of November 17.1997
Resolution #415/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1.
That Town Council APPROVE Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment
Application 97-0011P to amend the Pickering District Plan by changing the land
use designation of the Rouge Hill Library Site and abutting lands to the north and
west ITom "Highway Industrial-Commercial" to "Mixed Use Area - Mixed
Corridor", and that, if necessary, the Amendment be forwarded to the Region of
Durham for final approval; and
2.
That Town Council APPROVE Town Initiated Zoning Amendment Application A
5/97 to permit a range of uses, including residential, retail, office, and community
and recreational uses on the Rouge Hill Library Site and abutting lands to the north
and west, in accordance with the "Mixed Use Area - Mixed Corridor" designation
of the Region Approved Pickering Official Plan, subject to the conditions outlined
in Appendix I to Recommendation Report No. 23/97.
CARRIED
Councillor Pistritto declared an interest in the above resolution because his
campai2n office is located in the subject area.
8
~
121
Resolution #416/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Senis
1.
That Council receive Interdepartmental Development Team Report No. 7/97 for
information;
2.
That the Town enter into a five year licence agreement with Teranet Land
Information Services Inc. at a cost of $13,480, plus GST, per year for each of the
five years, to acquire and maintain POLARIS parcel mapping, subject to equal
funding being provided by the Regional Municipality of Durham (50150 cost
sharing of total $26,960, plus GST, annual cost);
3.
That funds be set aside through the annual budgeting process in the amount of
$7,488, plus GST, per year for each year of the five year licence agreement, to
accommodate the buy-out of the licence at the end of year five, subject to equal
funding being provided by the Regional Municipality of Durham (50/50 cost
sharing of a total $14,976, plus GST, annual cost);
4.
That the Town Solicitor be authorized to represent the Town in the development
of a licence agreement with the Teranet Land Information Services Inc. for the
supply of POLARIS mapping;
5.
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a licence agreement with the
Teranet Land Information Services Inc. for the supply of POLARIS mapping;
6.
That the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington be
advised of Council's decision respecting this matter, and be provided with a copy
of IDT Report 7/97.
CARRIED
Council considered the following resolution in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #417/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Item #6 set out in IDT Report No. 7/97 be deleted.
CARRIED
Resolution #418/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the inclusion of clubhouse accommodation and golf course child care uses as
accessory to the proposed golf course use is a change to the information made available
regarding zoning proposal A 19/93. This change is technical and minor in nature and does
not affect the general intent and purpose of the by-law. Therefore, in accordance with
Section 34( 17) of The Planning Act, no further notice is required to be given with respect
to By-law 5129/97.
tÞ
CARRIED
8
-
-
122
Resolution #419/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Resolution #347/97, Item #5 be rescinded as it relates to the reconveyance to the
owner of those parts of Lot 20, Concession 8, designed as Parts 24,25 and 26, Plan 40R-
17520.
CARRIED
Resolution #420/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the approval of tenders by the General Manager during the 1997 Election period (i.e.
ITom October 15, 1997 to December 5, 1997) be authorized subject to the following
conditions:
(a)
(b)
(c)
the lowest acceptable tender is approved,
the cost thereof is within the budget previously allocated therefor by Council, and
a report respecting those tenders is subsequently submitted to Council.
CARRIED
Resolution #421/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"WHITE RIBBON WEEK" - November 28 - December 6,1997
"BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" - October, 1997
"LUNG AWARENESS MONTH" - NOVEMBER, 1997
CARRIED
Resolution #422/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Council:
(a)
adopt the Employee Code of Conduct as developed by the Council approved staff
team;
(b)
adopt the Council Code of Practice in the form attached hereto with the following
amendments:
i)
Section 3(e) is amended by adding the following sentence:
"Work for charities, including fundraising, shall not constitute a violation of
the Council Code of Practice."
ii)
Section 1 is amended by adding Subsection (e) to provide a definition of
"Incompatible" as outlined in the Municipal Conflict oflnterest Act.
8
-
8
123
iii)
Section 13 is amended by deleting all wording and replacing it with "For
further review by Council".
(c)
direct the Director of Human Resources to consult with the members of the staff
team comprised of a representative ITom 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
(d)
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.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Pistritto
Council considered the following amendments in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #423/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Section 3(e) is amended by adding the following sentence:
"Work for charities, including fundraising, shall not constitute a violation of the Council
Code of Practice."
CARRIED
Resolution #424/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Section 1 is amended by adding Subsection ( e) to provide a definition of
"Incompatible" as outlined in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CARRIED
Resolution #425/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Section 13 is amended by deleting all wording and replacing it with "For further
review by Council".
CARRIED
124
Resolution #426/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the above resolution be divided to deal separately with the Employee Code of
Conduct and the Council Code of Practice.
8
LOST
Resolution #427/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That a grant in the amount of $2.65 per household (approximately $66,189 based on
24,977 households) be made to the United Way of AjaxlPickering for the year 1997, said
grant to be paid in 1998.
CARRIED
Resolution #428/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS residents of the various communities in Pickering are looking for an
alternative to deal with speeding and unsafe driving and wish to reduce the problem; and
8
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has already or is to install traffic calming measures
amounting to $125,000.00 on certain streets to attempt to deal with the problems; and
WHEREAS a program called ROADW ATCH is in existence which could dramatically
reduce unsafe driving and fatalities by altering driver attitudes and promoting good driving
habits through awareness, education and enforcement; and
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has embarked on a Healthy Communities Initiative,
Safe Communities Foundation and Safe neighbourhood Task Force and has evidenced the
need for safety in our community; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Government through the Honourable Al Palladini has included
ROADW ATCH in its initiatives with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and the
program is endorsed by Ontario Good Roads, the O.P.P., Durham Regional Police and
various municipalities throughout Ontario; and
WHEREAS an application for funding through Partners Against Crime has been submitted
and funding will likely be secured to implement the program; and
8
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Pickering adopt in principle a
pilot project called ROADW ATCH with membership to include Town staff, Durham
Regional Police, ratepayer groups, three Members of Council, Public and Separate School
Boards and the Ministry of Transportation dependent upon funding from either the
Province or the new Council; and
THAT Town staff commence immediately to put the parties in place from various
agencies with the exception of the three Members of Council who will be appointed after
December 1, 1997.
CARRIED
125
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor
Arthurs
Council considered the following amendment in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #429/97
e
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the words "embark on" be replaced with the words "approved in principle" and that
the words "dependent upon funding from either the Province or the new Council" be
added to the second last paragraph.
CARRIED
Resolution #430/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
For leave to introduce motions regarding the East Shore Community Centre, the
Waternont Task Force, rezoning application of THECA Holdings and Durham College.
CARRIED
8
Resolution #431/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the proposal submitted by Stone, Kohn McQuire, Vogt Architects dated October 9,
1997 for the provision of architectural and engineering consulting services for the East
Shore Community Centre be accepted; and
That the total fee for the architectural and engineering consulting services not exceed
$10,000.00; and
That this fee be charged to Account 2126-2392 (Consulting and Professional Services).
CARRIED
Resolution #432/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
8
That Resolution #375/97, Item 1 of Regular Council Meeting of October 6, 1997 be
amended to read:
2.0
That prior to the issuance of a building permit the owner satisfy the Town with
respect to:
126
(i)
the provision of the required cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication;
(ii)
the provision that the applicant/ownerldeveloper shall submit to the
Planning Department a Siting and Architectural Design Statement that
includes, among other things, elevations and detailed site plans for the
proposed residential units in order to ensure that an appropriate dwelling
siting is maintained for each resultant lot, and that driveway aprons be of
sufficient width to accommodate two vehicles and be paved to Town
standards;
.
(iii)
the provision of fencing along the north and east lot lines to the satisfaction
of the Town; and
(iv)
the provision of the appropriate storm water sewer connections; grading,
and entrance locations and specifications, all to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works.
CARRIED
Resolution #433/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS Waternont 2001, the Mayor's Task Force on Pickering's Waternont was
announced by Mayor Wayne Arthurs on May 27, 1997 with a mandate to develop an in-
depth vision for the evolution of Pickering's waternont; and
8
WHEREAS the Task Force was asked to provide an Interim Report in the Fall of 1997;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Interim Report dated October 14,
1997 of the Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waternont entitled "Waternont 2001"
be received; and
THAT this Report be referred to staff and circulated to appropriate agencies and
community groups including the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, the Waternont Regeneration Trust, the Regional Municipality of Durham, all
registered community associations and various schools for review and comments to be
returned to the Steering Committee by January 31, 1998.
CARRIED
Resolution #434/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
8
WHEREAS the Board of Directors of Durham College has expressed a strong and
enthusiastic interest in establishing a future college campus in Pickering on lands situated
along the north side of Taunton Road between Brock Road and Whites Road between
Sideline 22 and Sideline 24; and
WHEREAS the College has informed both the Ministry of Education and Training, and
the North Pickering Development Corporation of its interest and intentions in this regard;
and
127
WHEREAS the North Pickering Development Corporation is prepared to proceed with an
application for a consent to sever the required parcel of land within 90 days, and is seeking
the Town's endorsement of this site for a future college campus; and
WHEREAS the Town is also extremely interested in having a college campus established
in Pickering; and
.
WHEREAS a college campus at this location would be a permitted use under the Town's
official plan and zoning by-law;
NOW THEREFORE The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby advises it strongly
supports the establishment of a college campus on Taunton Road; and
FURTHER that the Town of Pickering encourage the North Pickering Development
Corporation to proceed expeditiously with the application for a consent to sever the
required parcel; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to Gary Polonsky, President of Durham College and
University Centre, Gardner Church, President and CEO of North Pickering Development
Corporation and Janet Ecker, M.P.P.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor
Arthurs
8
Resolution #435/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
For leave to introduce a motion regarding casinos.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Pistritto and Ryan
Resolution #436/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
8
That a by-law to amend By-law Number 5127/97 as follows be read a first, second and
third time and passed:
.
8
8
128
Section 1 of By-law Number 5127/97 is hereby deleted and the following is
substituted therefor:
Do you support the establishment of one permanent charitable casino site in a non-
residential area within the Town of Pickering to replace the existing roaming
charitable casinos.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson and Senis
Councillors Pistritto, Ryan and Arthurs
Council considered the following amendments in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #437/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the above resolution be amended to delete any reference to the generation of money
for local charities.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Dickerson, Johnson and Senis
Resolution #438/97
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the word "one" be deleted and substituted with the words "charity casinos".
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Pistritto and Ryan
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
(V)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Johnson took leave to introduce by-
laws of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5129/97
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended by By-law
3155/89, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area,
Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Concession 7, in the Town of
Pickering. (A 19/93 R)
8
.
8
129
By-law Number 5130/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Subdivision
Agreement respecting the development of Lots 1 to 8, inclusive and Blocks 9 to 15,
inclusive, Plan 40M-1861, Pickering (Maxcon Developments Ltd.)
By-law Number 513 1/97
Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 142 and 143, Plan 40M-1875, Pickering (Rosebank
Road) as public highway.
By-law Number 5132/97
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 6, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 1,
Plan 40R-17724 (Pine Grove Avenue) as public highway (LD 189/97).
By-law Number 5133/97
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 14, 15, 16, 29 and 30, Plan 40M-1877, Pickering, from
part lot control.
By-law Number 5134/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related
documentation proposing to subdivide that part of Lot 32, Concession 1 and part of the
road allowance between Lots 32 and 33, Concession 1, Pickering (Danlu Holdings
Limited, Draft Plan 18T-97001.
By-law Number 5135197
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related
documentation proposing to subdivide that part of Block 24, Plan 40M-1538, Pickering
(1185497 Ontario Limited, Draft Plan 19T-88030).
By-law Number 5136/97
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 5127/97 to submit a question to the electors at .
the municipal election to be held on November 10, 1997
By-law Number 5137197
Being a by-law to declare certain municipal lands, being those parts of Block 24, Plan
40M-1538, Pickering, designated as Parts 15 and 16, Plan 40R-17151, as surplus to the
needs of the Town of Pickering in accordance with By-law 4592/95.
Resolution #439/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Section 3 of Schedule "D" be deleted.
CARRIED
.
e
8
130
THIRD READING:
Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5129/97, 5130197, 5131/97, 5132/97,
5133/97,5134/97,5135/97,5136/97 and 5137/97 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.
(Vfl
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Brenner stated that he recalls the Horizon 2000 initiative ITom
ten years ago and noted that some of the visions in that document are now
being realized.
2.
Councillor Pistritto stated that it took two years to prepare the Inventory
of Heritage Buildings and congratulated the members of Heritage Pickering
on this.
3.
Councillor Senis noted that people are already using the Princess Diana
Park.
4.
Councillor Senis stated that representatives of the Ministry of Finance have
met with all municipalities in the Region, except Pickering, with respect to
the effect of proposed assessment changes.
5.
Councillor Dickerson displayed
CampbelllMcPherson house.
pictures
of
the
reconstructed
6.
Mayor Arthurs thanked the Members of Council and staff for their efforts
during this term of Council.
(VID
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
Bv-lawNumber 5138/97
Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Johnson 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 14th day of October,
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
(Vill)
ADJO~MENT
The Meeting adjourned at 1 :00 a.m.
Dated
~~
MAYOR~
CLERK