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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 2, 1995OF COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, October 2, 1995 at 8:15 p.m.. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner R. Johnson E. Pistritto D. Ryan S. Senis ALSO PRESENT: C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Manager/Temporary Acting Clerk B. Taylor - Town Clerk ABSENT: Councillor Farr - (ill) (D ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 18, 1995. Special Council Meeting of September 27, 1995 f IIl DELEGATIONS 1. Roger Wade, representing the Minacs Group, addressed Council to explain a program for the unemployed to be held at the Recreation Complex commencing October 17th. The purpose of the program is to allow for the re-employment of people, provide an education for the unemployed on what skills are needed and to allow employers an opportunity to advertise job openings. 165 (UM RESOLUTIONS Resolution #208/95 - See Auoendix #1 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee dated September 27, 1995 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #209/95 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto WHEREAS in the private sector, an Audit Committee is a required sub-committee of the Board of Directors of a company that offers securities to the public and its principal purpose is to review the company's affairs primarily by critically examining the audited annual financial statements prepared by the management; and WHEREAS a 1981 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants research study indicated that an Audit Committee would strengthen procedures used by Council in approving financial statements particularly in view of the large amount of public funds under their control; and WHEREAS the objectives of an Audit Committee are to: help Council meet its fundamental responsibilities of protecting the municipal assets and • managing operations as efficiently as possible; provide better communication between the auditor and Council and promote better understanding of the audit process; enhance the external auditor's independent position; increase the credibility and objectivity of the municipality's financial report; and - strengthen the role of the Members of Council. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby establishes an Audit Committee comprised of three Members of Council for a term to expire on November 30th of every year in which a regular election is held; and THAT Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs are hereby appointed to the Audit Committee for a term to expire on November 30, 1997; and THAT the Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee be defined by the Committee and referred to Council for approval. CARRIED w 166 Resolution #210/95 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS due to a changing economy, advances in technology and a work place that is rapidly changing to accommodate the needs of employees and customers; and WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the Council of the Town of Pickering to ensure that the 16 needs of its residents are being met by the administration; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves that commencing January 1, 1996, the hours of operation of the Civic Complex be extended from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; and THAT on one weekday, the Civic Complex be open to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of serving our customers; and THAT a program of flexible hours be studied to accommodate this change in the hours of operation of the Civic Complex; and THAT a committee comprised of at least one Member of Council and management be established to work with the administration and the unions representing the civic employees to implement extended hours of operation in order to improve customer service. Referred to the Town Manager for a report at the Executive Committee Meeting of November 27, 1995 Resolution #211/95 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the Town Manager to make arrangements with Craig S. Bradford, President, Bradford and Associates International, to carry out a brief initial assessment of the financial and management structure in the Town of Pickering and provide a presentation to Council on his findings; and That the cost of this project being approximately $3,000 be charged to Account 2126-2392 (Purchased Services). LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Senis No: Councillors Johnson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Absent: Councillor Farr • 167 lb Resolution #212/95 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Tender T-6-95 for asphalt pavement repairs submitted by D. Crupi and Sons Limited in the amount of $134,218.56 be approved CARRIED (IVl BY-LAWS That Councillor Senis seconded by Councillor Johnson took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4675/95 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 1 to 4, Plan 329, Town of Pickering. (A 15/92(8)) By-law Number 4676/95 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 354/76 respecting the payment and collection of taxes. Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Absent: Councillor Farr By-law Number 4677/95 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 27, 28, 29, 30, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 100 and 101, Plan 40M-1810, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 4678/95 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of Transfers of Easement from Alan Curtis and Jennifer Curtis over that part of Lot 20, Plan 40M-1512, Pickering, designated as Part 2, Plan 40R-11013 and from Abdulla Karatela and Cynthia Karatela over that part of Lot 21, Plan 40M-1512, Pickering, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-11013 to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering. THIRD READING: Councillor Senis, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4675/95, 4676/95, 4677/95 and 4678/95 and 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 10, the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED 168 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner asked if there is a mechanism for residents to pay the interest only on their taxes in order to avoid tax registration. 2. Councillor Senis reported that the Dairy Queen at Dixie Road and Kingston Road is now open and employs many part-time people. 3. Councillor Senis reported that she will be introducing a Notice of Motion to be seconded by Councillor Johnson to request the Region of Durham to install traffic signals at the intersection of Kingston Road and Walnut Lane. 4. Councillor Ryan stated that he is concerned about the proliferation of unsightly signs along Kingston Road. 5. Councillor Ryan reported on the 7th annual picnic of the Rouge Valley Community Association. 6. Councillor Johnson reported on the successful traffic calming session held last Thursday and Friday. 7. Councillor Johnson reported that street lights have not been installed on the extension of Waterford Gate. 8. Councillor Johnson stated that he will be introducing a Notice of Motion to be seconded by Councillor Pistritto to install four-way stops at various intersections. 9. Mayor Arthurs reported on the United Way campaign and stated that the Open House for the Official Plan will be held at the Civic Complex on October 3rd. 10. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager reported that the Town will buy a tabled for $600 at the Charles Sauriol dinner to be held on October 24th. b) The Town Manager distributed report PW 8/95 regarding a Waste Management User Pay Project. c) The Town Manager reported that 45 foot poles have been re-established in the Dunbarton community and coach lights will be attached to those poles. d) The reconditioning of the bridge at the south end of Liverpool Road was referred to the 1996 budget, however, Council authorized the design work to be undertaken in 1995. e) Mayor Arthurs reported that the Board of Trade dinner will be held on October 21, 1995. It, 169 p (VD CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 4680/95 Councillor Senis seconded by Councillor Ryan 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 2nd day of October, 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 (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. T Dated MAYOR Z CLERK 9 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on September 27, 1995, presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends: 1. AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWN CENTRE COMMUNITY - BROCK EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD TO INCORPORATE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR LANDS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND SOUTHVIEW DRIVE FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Town Council ADOPT Amendment No. 5 to the Town Centre Community - Brock East Neighbourhood Plan to establish a new special design precinct and associated design guidelines for lands located at the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Southview Drive, in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Board's decision on the appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 66 and Zoning By-laws 4012/92 and 4013/92. 2. CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES FILE NUMBER - A 2310.293 WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, R. S.0, 1990., c. M.45. transfers the responsibility for the hearing of the applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes to the Council of the Municipality; 10 AND WHEREAS notices in writing of applications have been received by the Clerk of the Municipality for the cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes for various reasons; AND WHEREAS upon investigation and receipt of reasonable explanations all claims have been substantiated; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pickering accept the following list of applications and authorize the adjustment of taxes in the amount of $34,268.45 ROLL # PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED 020-022- 1550 Bayly St. Greenwood Printers 04750- Unit 21-22 Ltd. 0240 1550 Bayly St. 36x/95 Unit 21 Greenwood, Ont. L1W 3W1 Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 245 days on an assessment of $7,315, an adjustment of $618.46(B) 020-022- 1550 Bayly St. Greenwood Printers 04750- Unit 21-22 Ltd. 0245 1550 Bayly St. 36b/95 Unit 21 Greenwood, Ont. L1W 3W1 Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 245 days on an assessment of $169, an adjustment of $14.28(B) 2 r? U • w ROLL# PROPERTY 010-021- 03400 37/95 1812-1816 Rosebank Road 020-022- 02410- 0015 40x/95 020-022- 02410- 0020 40b/95 030-002- 13500 41/95 030-002- 13500 42/95 020-022- 05810- 0001 45a/95 020-022- 05810- 0001 45b/95 020-022- 05810- 0001 46a/95 020-022- 05810- 0001 46b/95 1B 1048 Toy Avenue 1B 1048 Toy Avenue 1743 Hoxton St. 1743 Hoxton St. 1885 Clements Road, #251 1885 Clements Road, #251 1885 Clements Road, #251 1885 Clements Road, #251 APPLICANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED 956414 Ontario Ltd. 22 Blencathra Hill Markham, Ont. L6C I G2 526383 Ont. Lt. 1048 Toy Ave. Ste. 102 Pickering, Ont. L1W 5P1 526383 Ont. Lt 1048 Toy Ave. Ste. 102 Pickering, Ont. L1W 5P1 1121687 Ont. Ltd. c/o 5012 Old Brock Road, Claremont, On L1Y 1133 1022513 Ont., Inc. 1750-1758 Hoxton St.,Claremont, Ont LOH lE0 Chip Corr Partitions Ltd. c/o Greg Smith 1885 Clements Rd. #241 Pickering, Ont L1/W 3V4 Chip Corr Partitions Ltd. c/o Greg Smith 1885 Clements Rd. #241 Pickering, Ont L1/W 3V4 Chip Corr Partitions Ltd. c/o Greg Smith 1885 Clements Rd. #241 Pickering, Ont L1/W 3V4 Chip Corr Partitions Ltd. c/o Greg Smith . 1885 Clements Rd. #241 Pickering, Ont L1/W 3V4 Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 236 days demolished on an assessment of $12,288, an adjustment of $850.75(8) Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 230 days on an assessment of $6,700, an adjustment of $531.79(B) Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 230 days on an assessment of $305, an adjustment of $24.20(B) Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days demolished on an assessment of $10,638, an adjustment of $1,139.01(8) No longer doing Reduce 1995 taxes for 246 days business at this on an assessment of $1,875, an address adjustment of $159.18(B) No longer doing Reduce 1994 taxes for 61 days business on an assessment of $9,050, an adjustment of $186.95(B) No longer doing Reduce 1994 taxes for 61 days business on an assessment of $445, an adjustment of $9.19(B) Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 90 days on an assessment of $9,050, an adjustment of $281.07(B) No longer doing Reduce 1995 taxes for 90 days business on an assessment of $445, an adjustment of $13.82(B) 3 ROLL # PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED 020-022- 1885 Clements Currie Technology Clerical error Reduce 1995 taxes for 333 days 05854- Road #207 Inc. on an assessment of $2,425, an 0001 1885 Clements Rd. adjustment of $278.67(B) 47/95 Unit 207 Pickering, Ont. L1W 3V4 • 010-040- 409 Annaert, R. & K. Building Reduce 1994 taxes for 92 days 19400 Rougemount 335 Fairlawn St. demolished on an assessment of $4,096, an 49/95 Drive Oshawa, Ont. adjustment of $108.47(8) L1J 4R2 010-040- 409 Annaert, R. & K. Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days 19400 Rougemount 335 Fairlawn St. demolished on an assessment of $4,096, an 50/95 Drive Oshawa, Ont. adjustment of $438.55(8) L 1 J 4R2 010-040- 465 Ruzsa, Agnes Building Reduce 1994 taxes for 214 days 14200 Rougemount 1950 Woodview Ave demolished on an assessment of $5,120, an 51/95 Drive Pickering, Ont. adjustment of $315.40(8) L1V 1L6 010-040- 465 Ruzsa, Agnes Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days 14200 Rougemount 1950 Woodview Ave demolished on an assessment of $5,120, an 52/95 Drive Pickering, Ont. adjustment of $548.19(8) L1V 1L6 010-021- 10900 1779 Woodview Avenue Collins, S.E. 1779 Woodview Ave Building demolished Reduce 1995 taxes for 275 days on an assessment of $256, an 53/95 Pickering, Ont. adjustment of $20.65(8) L1V 1L3 010-021- 1842 Pinegrove Daves Wolf-Dieter Clerical error Reduce 1993 taxes for 365 days 17400 and Minda on an assessment of $2,560, an 54/95 1844 Pinegrove Ave. adjustment of $266.06(8) Pickering, Ont. L1V 1K6 010-021- 1842 Pinegrove Daves Wolf-Dieter Clerical error Reduce 1994 taxes for 365 days 17400 and Minda on an assessment of $2,560, an 55/95 1844 Pinegrove Ave. adjustment of $268.97(8) Pickering, Ont. L1V 1K6 010-021- 1842 Pinegrove Daves, Wolf-Dieter Clerical error Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days 17400 and Minda on an assessment of $2,560, an 56/95 1844 Pinegrove Ave. adjustment of $274.09(8) Pickering, Ont. L1V 1K6 020 -016- 23-24 Rattan Place Ltd. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 214 days 17725- 1725 Kingston 1725 Kingston Rd. on an assessment of $95.45, an 0145 Road Unit 23 & 24 adjustment of $704.89(B) 58a/95 Pickering, Ont. L 1 V 4L9 4 ROLL # PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED 020-016- 23-24 Rattan Place Ltd. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 214 days 17725- 1725 Kingston 1725 Kingston Rd. on an assessment of $1,105, an 0145 Road Unit 23 & 24 adjustment of $81.60(B) 58b/95 Pickering, Ont. L 1 V 4L9 6 010-019- 1555 Nipissing Lecompte, R.A. & S. Clerical error Reduce 1995 taxes for 103 days 39326 1555 Nipissing Crt. on an assessment of $12,544, an 59/95 Pickering, Ont. adjustment of $379.00(8) L1V 6T9 020-017- #806-1400 Agyemans, Kwame Clerical error Reduce 1995 taxes for 33 days 40671 The Esplanade 1400 Esplanade N. on an assessment of $15,610, an 60/95 Suite 806 adjustment of $151.12(8) Pickering, Ont. L1V 6V2 020-016- Glenanna Road Gutnik, Inna Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 175 days 18652- 1800 Brock Road on an assessment of $7,235, an 0001 Pickering, Ontario adjustment of $436.93(B) 61/95 L1V 4G2 020-022- 925 Brock Road Acustar Canada Inc. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days 06050- S. Tax Affairs on an assessment of $192,574, an 0006 (240-02-47) adjustment of $10,168.03(B) 62x/95 P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ont. N9A 4116 020-022- 925 Brock Road Acustar Canada Inc. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days 06050- S. Tax Affairs on an assessment of $827, 0006 (240-02-47) adjustment of $43.65(B) 62b/95 P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ont. N9A 4116 020-022- Conc. 1 Pt Lt.20 Spinoni Dev. Ltd. Clerical error Reduce 1993 taxes for 365 days 04770 170 The Donway W. on an assessment of $40,158, an 63/95 Ste. 307 adjustment of $4,173.62(8) North York, Ont. M3C 2G3 020-022- Conc. 1 Pt Lt.20 Spinoni Dev. Ltd. Clerical error Reduce 1994 taxes for 365 days 04770 170 The Donway W. on an assessment of $40,158, an 64//95 Ste. 307 adjustment of $4,219.40(8) North York, Ont. M3C 2G3 020-022- Conc. 1 Pt Lt.20 Spinoni Dev. Ltd. Clerical error Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days 04770 170 The Donway W. on an assessment of $40,158, an 65/95 Ste. 307 adjustment of $4,299.71(8) North York, Ont. M3C 2G3 5 • ROLL# PROPERTY 020-025- 42200- 0200 66a/95 1215 Bayly St #540 020-025- 42200- 0200 66b/95 020-022- 05751- 0001 67/95 1215 Bayly St. #540 #151-1895 Clements Road APPLICANT 949031 Ont. Inc. T/A Step in Two Dance Studios 1215 Bayly Street #540 Pickering, Ont. L1W 1L7 949031 Ont. Inc. T/A Step in Two Dance Studios 1215 Bayly Street #540 Pickering, Ont. L1W 1L7 Lean Technology Concepts Inc. 1895 Clements Rd Unit 151 Pickering, Ont. L1W 3V5 REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 274 days on an assessment of $1,585, an adjustment of $149.86(B) Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 274 days on an assessment of $1,585, an adjustment of $20.80(B) Clerical error Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days on an assessment of $2,635, an adjustment of $331.90(B) 010-038- 1424 Old Forest Semoff, Michael Building 14300 Road 1422 Old Forest Rd. demolished 68/95 Pickering, Ont. L1V 1N7 010-038- 1424 Old Forest Semoff, Michael Building 14300 Road 70/95 020-025- 1244 49100 Waterpoint St. 73/95 1422 Old Forest Rd. demolished Pickering, Ont. L1V 1N7 Willoughby, C.J. Building 1244 Waterpoint St demolished Pickering, Ont. L1W 1E3 020-025- 1244 Willoughby, C.J. 49100 Waterpoint St. 1244 Waterpoint St 74/95 Pickering, Ont. L1W lE3 030-007- 3490 Conc. 9 John Annis 04900 Investments Ltd 75/95 R.R.1 Ashburn, Ont. LOB 1 AO 030-007- 3490 Conc. 9 Annis, J.R. & L.M. 04900 R.R.1 76/95 Ashburn, Ont. LOB 1 AO Reduce 1995 taxes for 1 year on an assessment of $12,288, an adjustment of $1,315.67(8) Reduce 1994 taxes for 92 days on an assessment of $12,288, an adjustment of $325.42(8) Reduce 1994 taxes for 60 days on an assessment of $5,376, an adjustment of $92.85(8) Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days demolished on an assessment of $5,376, an adjustment of $575.60(8) No longer doing Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days business on an assessment of $2,385, an adjustment of $300.42(B) Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days Residential on an assessment of $7,953, an adjustment of $150.23(8)