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COUNCIL MINUTES
0 A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, November 6, 1995 at 7:30 p.m..
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Farr
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield
• B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
(1) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 16, 1995.
Special Council of October 16., 1995.
(H) ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Councillor Johnson made an announcement concerning the Pickering Hydro
reduction in rates.
(III) DELEGATIONS
1. A presentation by Mayor Arthurs and Council on behalf of the Town of Pickering
• was made to the Pickering Major Bantam Red Sox, for their outstanding athletic
achievements in 1995. This team won the Provincial championships and placed
second at the National level.
2. A presentation of $5,000 was made to Mayor Arthurs and Council by the
Pickering Men's Slo Pitch League to cover the costs of park improvements.
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(III) DELEGATIONS - continued
3. Sharon Courdes, representing Corporate Art Systems, presented to Council a
painting of the McPherson House on Lynn Heights Drive. She addressed Council
with respect to the preservation of this house and its possible uses. She suggested
that sponsors could be found to restore and maintain the home and that volunteers
would run the gallery and art studio. She recommended an implementation
committee be formed to include the Town, LACAC, and interested sponsors. She
also advised that she will be holding an auction on November 24th of ten paintings
and that all proceeds will go to opening the doors of the McPherson House.
4. Roland Rutland and Mojdeh Mozun, representing the Spiritual Assembly of the
Bahais of Pickering, made a presentation to Council of the Bahai statement entitled
"The Prosperity of Humankind". They thanked Council for proclaiming the week
of November 5-11, 1995 - `Unity In Diversity Week'.
(M RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #224/95 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 6, 1995 be adopted with the
following amendments:
Item #3
Council Pistritto declared an interest as his parents own a business in the subject area.
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Item #5
Item #5, 2(f) was amended by adding:
"a representative from Durham Nuclear Awareness and this member to be a resident of
Pickering".
Item #5, 2(b) and (c) was amended to read:
"two Councillors, one of which is to be a representative from Ward 2, who shall be ....."
CARRIED
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #225/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
0 That Item #5, 2(f) be amended by adding "a representative from Durham Nuclear Awareness".
CARRIED
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Resolution #226/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Item #5, 2(f) be further amended by adding:
"and this member to be a resident of Pickering".
• CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Brenner, Farr and Ryan
Resolution #227/95
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Farr
That Item #5, 2(b) and (c) be amended to read:
"two Councillors, one of which is to be a representative from Ward 2".
CARRIED
Resolution #228/95
Moved by Councillor Farr
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That staff be authorized to proceed with the installation of the VMM00 voice processing system
as set out in Proposal No. RFP-2-95 submitted by CallProCanada and approved by Council on
July 17, 1995.
Deferred for two weeks For Councillor Ryan to meet with the Town Manager and Staff
Councilor considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #229/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Farr
That the above resolution be deferred for two weeks in order that Councillor Ryan may meet with
the Town Manager and staff to discuss various options.
CARRIED
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Resolution #229/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Tender No. T-4-95 submitted by Pachino Construction Company Limited, for sanitary and
storm sewer installation, watermain replacement and road reconstruction on Spruce Hill Road and
Strouds Lane, in the amount of $2,198,348.12, be approved.
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Resolution #230/95
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That a Public Information Meeting be scheduled for December 11, 1995 to review the Town's
development charge policies and that the Town Solicitor be directed to publish the necessary
Notices for the meeting in the local newspaper.
CARRIED
Resolution #231/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Senis
• That our tax roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the tax accounts as
summarized as follows:
Realty Taxes $ 19,306.46
Business Taxes $182,960.45
Sub-total $202,266.91
Penalty & Interest 11,192.54
Total $213,459.45
CARRIED
Resolution #232/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"UNITY IN DIVERSITY WEEK" - November 5 - 12, 1995
CARRIED
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Resolution #233/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS the West Rouge Canoe Club has been leasing on a temporary basis since April 23,
1994, certain lands on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay from the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, with the concurrence of the Council of The Corporation of the
Town of Pickering, for the purpose of maintaining a facility for the support of the Club's paddling
S activities in Frenchman's Bay; and
WHEREAS the Club has requested that its lease be extended for a further term of one year
ending October 31, 1996, which request has been referred by the Authority of the Town for
Council's review and concurrence;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend for the period November 1,
1995, to October 31, 1996, its lease agreement with the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority respecting certain lands on the west spit of
Frenchman's Bay, including the storage, within a temporary trailer or trailers, of
canoes and kayaks associated therewith, is hereby supported by the Council of The
Corporation of the Town of Pickering, on condition that a building permit be
obtained from the Town's Building Department for the existing trailer and any
additional trailer to be located on the site.
CARRIED
Resolution #234/95
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That a grant in the amount of $1,000 plus the waiver of the cost (approximately $1,100) of
renting the East and West Salons at the Recreation Complex for the employees Christmas Dance
to be held on December 2, 1995 be approved; and
That this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals).
Resolution #235/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Senis
WHEREAS the Provincial Government established the Greater Toronto Area Task Force chaired
by Dr. Anne Golden to study a broad range of issues affecting the Greater Toronto Area and to
recommend measures to provide a more effective local government in the GTA; and
• WHEREAS the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs have produced a discussion paper entitled
"Leading By Example" dated September 11, 1995 which provides a seven point plan leading to
reform in the GTA; and
WHEREAS at a Special Meeting of Council held on September 27, 1995, the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Pickering received this discussion paper and provided preliminary
comments to the GTA Task Force under the following general headings:
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Resolution #235/95 - continued
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Economic Development Opportunities in the GTA
Municipal Finance, Tax and Assessment Reform
Disentanglement (Provincial/Municipal)
Education Reform
Governance Reform
Special Purpose Bodies Under Lower Tier Jurisdiction
Pickering as Part of a GTA Organization
Implementation Before the end of 1997
Improved Municipal Act; and
WHEREAS in order to develop a more definitive position on reform in the GTA, Council must
involve its residents in a public consultation process to determine the effect of reform of the GTA
on the Town of Pickering and the future role of local government in the GTA;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby establishes
a committee to be called the Pickering Citizens' Advisory Committee to Study Greater Toronto
Area (GTA) Reform; and
That this Committee be comprised of one representative designated from each registered
community association and one representative from the Taxpayers Coalition of Pickering, all of
whom shall be residents of the Town of Pickering and whose mandate shall be to study all aspects
of GTA reform and advise Council on its findings by the first Council Meeting in April, 1996.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #236/95
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Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the last paragraph be amended by changing the date to April, 1996 and by deleting "at which
time an extension can be granted if required".
CARRIED
Recorded Vote
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Johnson
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(y) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Ryan took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4689/95
Being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number 89 to the District Plan for the Town of Pickering
(OPA 94-013/P)
16 By-law Number 4690/95
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 14, 15, 16, 69, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 and 93, Plan 40M-1810,
Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 4691/95
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 22 and 31, Plan 40M-1792, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 4692/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Subdivision Agreement
respecting the development of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, Plan 40M , Pickering (Maxcon
Developments Ltd.).
By-law Number 4693/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 4547/94 to appoint persons to various agencies, boards
and committees.
By-law Number 4694/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Concession 7 Road and Strouds Lane).
By-law Number 4695/95
Being a by-law to exempt Lot 10, Plan 40M-1827, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 4696/95
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Block 19, Plan 40M-1649, Pickering, designated as Part 1,
Plan 40R-16547, as public highway (Fiddlers Court; LD 318/94)
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Numbers 4689/95, 4690/94, 4691/95, 4692/95, 4693/95, 4694/95, 4695/95 and
4696/95 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 the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
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(VII) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Ryan stated that he had received a call from Mr. Victor of Lymbird
Lumber who advised that on November 11th, 1995 a barbecue will be held at his
place of business and all proceeds along with a percentage of total sales will be
donated to the A.L.S. Fund Raising event being held that evening.
2 Councillor Senis advised that she was in attendance at the graduation ceremonies
at Pine Ridge High School and had the honor of handing out the Beverley Morgan
. Award. She stated that the Town should have an award which would be handed
out to a student at each of the Pickering High Schools.
3. Councillor Farr requested a report from the Town Manager with regards to the
summer Athletic Youth Program which was held at Pine Ridge High School.
4. Councillor Brenner questioned if the speed limit on Fairport Road is to be
increased and advised that the residents do not want an increase.
5. Councillor Brenner complimented staff on their distribution of traffic bulletins in
communities which will be affected by traffic studies.
6. Councillor Brenner also complimented the Parks and Facilities Department on their
initiative with regards to wheelchair accessibility to the ice rinks.
7. Councillor Pistritto thanked staff for the erection of the signs in Cherrywood.
8. Councillor Pistritto questioned if there has been an increase in accidents at the
intersection of Brock Road and the 3rd Concession.
9 Councillor Johnson advised that the intersection of Brock Road and the 3rd
Concession meet all warrants, but that there are numerous intersections within the
Region of Durham which also meet the warrants.
10. Councillor Johnson advised that he has received a letter of complaint concerning
the clean-up of the Casita site.
11 Councillor Johnson requested a copy of the traffic calming report for the
Whitevale and Community meeting to be held on Thursday.
12. Councillor Johnson advised that Taunton/Steeles connection between Highway 48
and the Townline has commenced.
13. Councillor Johnson thanked Susan Burston for her work on the traffic signal
difficulty at the intersection of Brock Road and Hwy. 7.
14. Councillor Johnson requested the removal of a car parked at 1844 Woodview Ave.
15. Councillor Johnson advised that a sump pump is discharging onto the road at 1786
Woodview Ave.
16. Councillor Johnson requested stop signs at the intersection of Franklin and Joseph
Streets in Claremont.
17. Councillor Johnson requested that the Site Plan Committee deal with the issue of
handicap access at the Post Office.
18 Councillor Johnson commented on the lights being left on at the Library on
Liverpool Road.
19. Councillor Johnson congratulated the Dunbarton Football Team on their
championship.
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(VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4697/95
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pistritto 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 November, 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
(VIII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Dated
MAYOR
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 23, 1995, presents its
fourteenth report to Council and recommends:
1. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 94-013/P
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 13/94
WALNUT GROVE PLAZA INC.
PART OF LOT 24, CONCESSION 1
• (SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD, OPPOSITE WALNUT LANE))
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 13/94. OPA 94-013/P
That Official Plan Amendment Application 94-013/P, submitted by Walnut Grove
Plaza Inc. to permit general retail commercial uses and personal service uses on
lands being Part of Lot 24, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS
REVISED, to also permit office, residential and community uses in accordance
with the Council-adopted Town Centre West Urban Design and Land Use Study.
2. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 94-013/P
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 13/94
WALNUT GROVE PLAZA INC.
PART OF LOT 24, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD, OPPOSITE WALNUT LANE))
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 13/94, OPA 94-0131P
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/95, submitted by Walnut Grove
Plaza Inc. to permit retail commercial uses and personal service uses, on lands
being Part of Lot 24, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED IN
PRINCIPLE AS REVISED, to also permit office, residential and community uses
in accordance with the uses and design guidelines of the Council-adopted Town
Centre West Urban Design and Land Use Study, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That prior to the forwarding an implementing Zoning By-law for Council's
consideration, the Town and the owner enter into an agreement to convey to the
Town all lands identified for public walkway purposes by the Town Centre West
Urban Design and Land Use Study, and make satisfactory arrangements with the
Town regarding the construction of this walkway; and
2. That the implementing Zoning By-law:
a) Include provisions that reflect the standards and design guidelines of the
Town Centre West Urban Design and Land Use Study, as approved with
amendments by Council on February 20, 1995, with specific regard to
matters including building setbacks, build-to lines and heights, on-site
parking, and lot coverage;
b) Include provisions that enable the existing retail plaza to remain on the site;
c) Include provisions that revise the required parking to reflect the supply that
remains following the conveyance to the Town of lands for walkway
purposes; and
d) Permit a range of residential uses, business and professional offices,
community uses, and retail commercial uses including, but not limited to,
retail stores, personal service shops, commercial clubs, commercial school,
financial institutions, private club, and restaurants, but prohibit adult
entertainment and body rub parlours, and video arcades.
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3. POTENTIAL LAND USE AND DESIGN STUDY
EAST DUFFINS NEIGHBOURHOOD
(BROCK ROAD NORTH OF THE THIRD CONCESSION ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
That Council receive the "Proposal for Consulting Services" submitted by
Templeton-Lepek Ltd. et al to undertake a Land Use and Design Study of the
Town's East Duffins Neighbourhood, as set out in Appendix No. I to Town
Planning Report No. 17/95; and
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That Council agree to participate in the Study as proposed by Templeton-Lepek et
al, providing the Town's contribution toward the cost of the Study not exceed
$25,000, with the remaining funds being secured from landowners affected by, or
interested in the Study; and
That once all necessary funding is secured, the consulting firm of Templeton-
Lepek in association with Landscape Planning Limited, Sabourin Kimble &
Associates Ltd., and enTRA Consultants Inc. be retained by the Town to
undertake the Study, generally as set in the proposal contained in Appendix No. I
to this Report.
Councillor Pistritto declared an interest as his parents own a business in the
subject area
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4. FEES FOR PROCESSING LEGAL DOCUMENTS
FILE NUMBER - D 3000
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990,
chapter M.45, section 162, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Pickering has prepared and adopted estimates of all sums required during 1995 for
the purposes of the municipality, setting forth therein estimated revenues, including
revenues related to the preparation, processing, registration, monitoring and
releasing of certain agreements and by-laws by the Legal Services Department as
authorized by the Municipal Act, R. S.O. 1990 chapter M.45, sections 191,
210.107, 308.3 and 308.4, and the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13,
section 69;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Resolution 270/94, item 6 is hereby rescinded as of December 31, 1995.
On and after January 1, 1996, the following fees shall be charged for the
preparation, processing, registration, monitoring and releasing of certain
agreements and by-laws by the Legal Services Department:
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(1) Subdivision Agreements $2,500
Amending Agreements 1,200
(2) Condominium Agreements 2,000
(3) Site Plan Agreements 750
Amending Agreements 400
(4) Development Agreements 2,000
Amending Agreements 1,000
(5) Other Agreements (Leases, Licences) ** 1,000
(6) Part Lot Control By-laws 250
(7) Rights of Re-Entry Releases 60
** Fee to be determined by the Town Solicitor depending on the nature of the
agreement/lease/licence to a maximum of $1,000.
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5. PICKERING/ONTARIO HYDRO LIAISON COMMITTEE
FILE NUMBER - F 2710.02
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1994, the Council of The Corporation of the Town
of Pickering made Resolution 277/94, providing in part that:
" a Mayor's task force concerning nuclear awareness be struck to include
three members of Council and three members of the public to be appointed
by Council (to include a business representative, a community
representative and a public appointee), and any resource persons as deemed
appropriate, and that the terms of reference include community awareness,
education and liaison with Ontario Hydro and (its) representatives";
and
WHEREAS it is desirable that such a task force be established as a committee to
provide a liaison between the Town and Ontario Hydro respecting awareness and
education, especially nuclear awareness and education, but also concerning other
matters;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby establishes the Pickering/
Ontario Hydro Liaison Committee to provide a liaison between the Town and
Ontario Hydro respecting awareness and education, especially nuclear awareness
and education, but also concerning other matters (e.g. transmission lines, use of
corridors).
1. The Terms of Reference of the Pickering/ Ontario Hydro Liaison
Committee are set out in Schedule A to this Resolution, which schedule
shall form a part of this Resolution.
2. The members of the Pickering/ Ontario Hydro Liaison Committee shall be,
(a) the Mayor(chairman),
(b) two Councillors, one of which is to be a representative from Ward
2, who shall be, for the period November 6,.1995, to November 30,
1997, Councillors ;
(c) the Town Manager (acting chairman in the absence of the Mayor);
(d) the Executive Director of Operations;
(e) three persons recommended by Ontario Hydro, two as
representatives of Ontario Hydro's Pickering Nuclear Generating
Station (PNGS) and one as representative of Ontario Hydro's non-
nuclear operations;
(f) one person recommended by Pickering-Ajax Citizens Together for
the Environment (PACT) as its representative and a representative
from Durham Nuclear Awareness and this member to be a resident
of Pickering; and
(g) two persons appointed by Council, one as a representative of the
business community and one as a representative of the general
public.
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3. The Town Clerk is hereby directed,
(a) to invite Ontario Hydro to recommend representatives to the
Pickering/ Ontario Hydro Liaison Committee;
(b) to invite PACT and Durham Nuclear Awareness to recommend a
representative to the Pickering/ Ontario Hydro Liaison Committee;
and
(c) to advertise for persons who seek appointment to the Pickering/
Ontario Hydro Liaison Committee as the representative of either
• the business community or the general public.
AS AMENDED
6. "ONTARIO CRIME PREVENTION WEEK"- NOVEMBER 5-11,1995
"ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES MONTH'- JANUARY, 1996
"HEART AND STROKE MONTH'- FEBRUARY, 1996
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"ONTARIO CRIME PREVENTION WEEK" - NOVEMBER 5-11,1995
"ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES MONTH'- JANUARY, 1996
"HEART AND STROKE MONTH'- FEBRUARY, 1996
7. LAND TRANSACTION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
• WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various
Consultants for the purpose of advising and assisting it in connection with the
Town's preparation for the commencement of legal action to close the Brock West
Landfill Site; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of certain Consultants' invoices
respecting fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection therewith
[Payment Approval W4404/95/06];
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. That Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
approves payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below
for services rendered in 1995 in connection with the Town's preparation
for the commencement of legal action to close the Brock West Landfill
Site:
Consultant Amount
Alston Associates Inc. $ 3,932.90
Environmental Economics International 1,605.00
HCI WastePlan 16,347.33
Jagger Hims Limited 26,774.56
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt 116,676.98
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic 697.44
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8. LAND TRANSACTION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various
Consultants for the purpose of advising it and assisting it in opposing the
designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EE11 as the Preferred Site in
the Durham Region Landfill Site Search; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of Consultants' invoices
• respecting certain fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection
therewith [Payment Approval W4502/95/06];
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves
payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for
services rendered in 1995 for the purpose of advising and assisting it in
opposing the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EE11 as
the Preferred Site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search:
Consultant Amount
Clayton Research Associates Limited $ 294.25
Ecological Services for Planning 215.07
Government Policy Consultants 2,250.47
Hatch Associates Ltd. 551.33
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt 1,305.65
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