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A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, February 6, 1995 at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Fan
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Manager
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
N. Carroll - Director of Planning
D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services
(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of January 16, 1995.
¢n DELEGATIONS
1. Jim Wiseman, MPP, addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion
regarding Provincial funding for the Ajax-Pickering Hospital. He advised that an
Acute Care Study was carried out and will be forwarded to the Ministry of Health.
Once the Ministry is in receipt of this study he feels that the hospital will have
more beds. He stated that he is doing is utmost to assist the hospital in this
situation.
(II) DELEGATIONS
2. Maurice Martel, 1580 Kingston Road, Unit 67, addressed Council with respect to
parking for handicapped persons. He stated that parking spaces and ramps are not
marked appropriately. The parking spaces, which should be the responsibility of
the property owners, should be marked with blue upright signs and ramps should
be painted with yellow stripes. Fines should be enforced, there should be better
accessibility to restaurants and malls, and sidewalks should be installed on main
thoroughfares. Rapid Cab takes over for Transit on Saturday could they not also
do the same on Sunday.
3. Nick Hatziantoniou addressed Council with respect to his proposed development
at the southwest corner of Oakburn Street and Pine Grove Avenue. He advised
that he has owned this property for seven years and has been unable to market 50'
lots. Pine Grove Avenue would have one 40' lot and Oakburn would have two
50' lots and five 40' lots. This is in keeping with the surrounding area as there is
already a mix of 40' and 50' lots. He urged Council to approve this application/
4. Fred Beer, 4945 Westney Road, addressed Council, on behalf of the Taxpayers'
Coalition, with respect to the proposed 1995 budget. He congratulated Council on
maintaining a 0% budget increase. He questioned the funding for the Claremont
Community Centre and Concession 7. He asked Council to assure the residents
that the Reserves would not be depleted or the Mill Rate would not increase future
budgets due to these two projects. He advised that 100 miles of road within
Pickering requires work and that more than 40 roads were listed by the Public
Works Department as needing repair or reconstruction and Conc. 7 was not one of
the roads included in this list.
!IID RESOLUTIONS
0 Resolution #6/95 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 23, 1995 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #7/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"White Cane Week" - February 5 - 11, 1995.
CARRIED
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Resolution #8/95
Moved by Councillor Farr
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS the citizens of Ajax and Pickering recognized a need in our communities to request
the Provincial Government to approve an addition to the Ajax and Pickering Hospital; and
WHEREAS the citizens of Ajax and Pickering participated in and strongly supported a
fundraising campaign for the construction of the addition; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government supported this project by funding two-thirds of the cost
of constructing the new addition; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government continually assured the Board of Directors of the Ajax
and Pickering General Hospital that sufficient funding would be made available for the day-to-day
operation of the addition; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has not lived up to its promise of funding for the day-to-
day operation of the addition; and
WHEREAS the communities of Ajax and Pickering have continued to experience rapid growth,
resulting in an increase in service requirements at the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital, and
the Provincial Government refuses to recognize this increased growth with proper funding; and
WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital has been forced to
develop its 1995/1996 Operating Plan in the absence of the necessary additional funding; and
WHEREAS this lack of Provincial funding will necessitate bed closures and staff reductions; and
WHEREAS this will result in the citizens of Ajax and Pickering not being provided with the level
of care that they expect and deserve;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario be advised that the
Council of the Town of Pickering demands the Province fulfill its commitment and obligation to
provide the necessary level of funding to the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Health and the Durham Region District
Health Council; and
THAT further copies be sent to:
• Premier Bob Rae
• Lyn McLeod, Leader of the Liberal Party in Ontario
• Michael Harris, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in Ontario
• Jim Wiseman, MPP Durham West
• Joe Dickson, Liberal Candidate in Durham West
• Janet Ecker, Progressive Conservative Candidate in Durham West
• Board of Directors, Ajax and Pickering General Hospital
• CUPE Local # 906
• O.N.A. Local # 24
Recorded Vote:
CARRIED
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
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(IV1 BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Ryan took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4554/95
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 of Lots
27 and 28, Plan 329, in the Town of Pickering. (A 36/87(8))
TABLED
Resolution #9/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That By-law 4554/95 be tabled.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
By-law Number 4555/95
Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to adopt the 1995 estimates of
all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality of the Corporation of the
• Town of Pickering.
By-law Number 4556/95
Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to fix instalment dates respecting
the collection of taxes.
By-law Number 4557/95
Being a by-law to provide for the addition of interest to tax arrears.
By-law Number 4558/95
Being a by-law to provide for the imposition of a penalty for non-payment of taxes.
By-law Number 4559/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2108/85 respecting the temporary borrowing of monies
until taxes are collected (1995).
By-law Number 4560/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting Blocks 7, 8, 9
and 10, Plan 40M-1231, Pickering. (Village at the Pines Inc.; 18CDM94-1).
By-law Number 4561/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement respecting Lot 69, Plan M-20,
Pickering, between the Town and Peter Brock Shepherd and Linda Shepherd.
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¢V1 BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4562/95 - Two Readings Only
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2439/87 to regulate signs in the Town of Pickering.
By-law Number 4563/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 1887/84 to licence and regulate certain classes of
business in the Town of Pickering.
By-law Number 4564/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2622/87, which amended 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 Part of Lot 32, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Town of Pickering.
(A 14/93)
By-law Number 4565/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 3665/91 to govern the proceedings of Council, any of
its committees, the conduct of its Members and the calling of meetings.
Resolution #10/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That 33(b) be amended to include:
• "Where Council has recessed beyond the schedule of regular meetings."
LOST
Recorded Vote on Amendment
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Senis
No: Councillors Farr, Johnson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Recorded Vote on By-law 4565/95
Yes: Councillors Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Brenner
THULD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Farr moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Numbers 4555/95, 4556/95, 4557/95, 4558/94, 4559/95, 4560/95, 4561/95 and
4563/94 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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Resolution #11/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That By-law 4564/95 be deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
0 Resolution #12/95
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That By-law 4565/95 be deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
(y) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Brenner requested that the Town Manager follow-up with the Building
Department on the route being taken by Bramalea construction vehicles.
2. Councillor Brenner commented on his and Councillor Ryan's concern with the
number of donut shops within Pickering and advised that a Notice of Motion
would be coming forward at the next Council Meeting concerning this matter.
3. Councillor Brenner requested that the Town Manager ensure that information be
• circulated to the Disabilities Action Committee.
4. Councillor Brenner requested that the Planning Director's comments concerning
Box Stores be circulated to Council.
5. Councillor Johnson advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward at
the next Council Meeting concerning wheelchair accessibility along Hwy. #2.
6. Councillor Johnson advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward at
the next Council Meeting concerning a one time grant with respect to The Brad
Sheerer Fund.
7. Councillor Pistritto asked the Town Manager to confirm the date of the Whitevale
Heritage OMB Hearing.
8. Councillor Johnson advised that a building report indicated an increase in building
permits in 1994.
9. Councillor Johnson commented on the cost to upgrade roads within Pickering.
10. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a. The Town Manager distributed correspondence concerning business tax
and licence fees for the Metro East Trade Centre from Beallor, Beallor,
Burns, Inc.
b. The Town Manager advised that at a recent area CAO meeting the matter
concerning the funding for the Ajax/Pickering General Hospital was
discussed.
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(D OTHER BUSINESS
C. The Town Manager advised that a model home provision has been in place
in the Town of Pickering Zoning By-laws since early 1994.
d. Mayor Arthurs shared with Council complimentary correspondence from a
resident and a business to the staff of the Economic Development
Department.
e. Councillor Brenner requested that the Town Manager follow-up on
correspondence sent in October, 1994 to the Director of Parks and
Facilities.
f. Councillor Brenner commented on a situation concerning Cougs
Development and McKenzie/Foxall, Lot 8, Registered Plan 40M-1757.
g. Councillor Pistritto questioned the computer needs of the other
Councillors.
h. Councillor Johnson commented on the by-law coming before Council
concerning billboards.
i. Councillor Johnson suggested that the leaf pick-up be extended in 1995
into December if the weather stays as mild as it was in 1994.
j. Councillor Johnson advised that residents on Woodview Avenue are
running their sump pumps onto the road which is causing freezing and he
questioned who would be responsible for looking after this situation.
k. Councillor Johnson advised that he has received complaints from residents
concerning businesses and clinics being run out of residential homes.
1. Councillor Ryan requested that copies of the Procedural By-law be given
to all Council Members.
M. Councillor Ryan questioned when voice mail would be implemented.
n. Councillor Brenner requested that the Town Clerk check the property
standards by-law with respect to 1429 Rougemount Dr.
ED CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4566/95
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 meetings held on the 6th day of February, 1995 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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(VII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Dated February 20th 1995 4?? --t? ,e
MAYOR
CLERK
APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 23, 1995,
presents its second report to Council and recommends:
1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 7/94
N. HATZIANTONIOU
PART OF LOT 12, PLAN 282
(SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PINE GROVE AVENUE AND
OAKBURN STREET)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 7/94
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 7/94 submitted by
N. Hatziantoniou be APPROVED to permit the creation of six 12-metre lots on
lands being Part of Lot 12, Plan 282, Town of Pickering subject to the following
conditions:
1. Prior to forwarding an implementing Zoning By-law for Council's
consideration, the owner shall enter into an appropriate development
agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town which shall include but
not necessarily be limited to provisions respecting:
a) contribution to shared servicing costs as outlined in the subdivision
agreement pertaining to Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-86043;
b) submission and approval of a comprehensive grading and
• stormwater management plan to the satisfaction of the Town's
Public Works Department
c) payment of appropriate parkland dedication fees;
(d) those matters pertaining to the development of land normally
addressed in a subdivision agreement.
2. That the implementing Zoning By-law include the "S3" zoning standards
recently applied to residential development in the immediate area.
2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 7/94
N. HATZIANTONIOU
PART OF LOT 12, PLAN 282
(SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PINE GROVE AVENUE AND
OAKBURN STREET)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 7/94
That the applicant's request to proceed through Land Division Committee rather
than draft plan of subdivision be APPROVED to permit the creation of six
residential lots with minimum 12-metre frontages; five of the lots fronting Oakburn
Street, one of the lots fronting Pine Grove Avenue and to permit the creation of
one lot with a minimum 15-metre frontage at the corner of Oakburn Street and
Pine Grove Avenue on Part of Lot 12, Plan 282, Town of Pickering.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASED SERVICES(1994)
RESERVE FOR LEGAL FEES
FILE NUMBER - D 3300
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 163 of the Municipal Act,
R. S.O. 1990, chapter M.45, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Pickering maintains a Reserve for Legal Fees (G/L 4615) and wishes to transfer
funds from that Reserve Fund to the General Fund to help fund the cost of 1994
General Government Purchased Services on account of legal fees incurred during
1994;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The amount of $354,000 shall be transferred from the Reserve for Legal
Fees (G/L 4615) to the General Fund to help fund the cost of 1994 General
Government Purchased Services.
4. CAPITAL FUND (1994) - PARKLAND RESERVE FUND
FILE NUMBER - C 1000
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 163 of the Municipal Act,
R.S.O. 1990, chapter M.45, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Pickering maintains a Parkland Reserve Fund (G/L 4230) and wishes to transfer
funds from that Reserve Fund to the Capital Fund to fund the cost of the purchase
of parkland in Claremont in 1994;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The amount of $168,328 shall be transferred from the Parkland Reserve
Fund (G/L 4230) to the 1994 Capital Fund to fund the cost of the purchase
of parkland in Claremont in 1994.
5. "HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION MONTH'- FEBRUARY, 1995
"BIG BROTHERS MONTH'- FEBRUARY, 1995
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION MONTH'- FEBRUARY, 1995
"BIG BROTHERS MONTH'- FEBRUARY, 1995
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