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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday February 7, 1994 at 7:45 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
E.Hidgon
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
K. Van Kempen
D. Wellman
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of January 17, 1994.
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DELEGATIONS
1.
Dave Ryan, 1028 Rouge Valley Drive, representing the Rouge Valley Community
Association congratulated Council on the 0% budget. He advised that more
residents would like to have the opportunity to observe the budget process and he
recommended holding the budget meetings on two consecutive Saturdays or
evenings. He voiced concern that no direction has been given to staff to prepare a
5 Year Strategic Plan and also, that money allocated for a Town Solicitor should
be put into an account specifically marked Social Contract. The community should
be involved in the transit process and Council should take a firm stand concerning
the dump.
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nEkEGA TIONS
Phil Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, representing the Taxpayers Coalition of
Ajax/Pickering congratulated Council on a 0% budget for a third year and stated
that it would be nice if the Region of Durham and the School Boards would follow
suit.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion
regarding traffic at Bushmill and Liverpool Roads.
a)
Joseph Brown, 1205 Halsey Lane stated that expansion at Maple Ridge
Public School and Pine Ridge Secondary School would not make sense
with the traffic problems already being experienced and he suggested that
an alternate route to and fÌ'om the school be planned.
b)
George Orzesza, 2015 Bushmill Street stated that he felt that the property
on which Maple Ridge Public School is situated is too small and to expand
its population would worsen the problem being experienced by those
parking and stopping. The children's safety should be the first concern but
they are already in danger with the present traffic situation.
c)
Madelaine Cheeseman, 2013 Bushmill Street stated that the traffic situation
has become an unacceptable part of the community. The thought of
increasing the number of students and staff which would increase the
problem of traffic congestion is also unacceptable. She suggested that
another route be planned ftom Pine Ridge Secondary School.
d)
John Silloats, 1306 Grovedale Court., advised that he is a member of the
Bushmill/Liverpool Task Force and the problem being experienced
regarding the traffic is outrageous. Pine Ridge Secondary School has been
approached requesting that they educate the kids concerning the situation
and the problems being experienced in the community. All schools in the
area have been approached requesting that they consider staggering their
hours.
~UTIONS
Resolution #3/94 - See Aooendix #1
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 24, 1994 be adopted.
Resolution #4/94
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CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment at its meeting of January 12, 1994, and
Region of Durham Land Division Committee at its meeting of January 10, 1994 be received.
CARRIED
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Resolution #5/94
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
WHEREAS by Agreement dated October 19, 1992 between the Town of Pickering and the
Regional Municipality of Durham, it was agreed that the Town of Pickering would undertake the
reconstruction of Whites Road between Finch Avenue and Taunton Road and that upon
satisfactory completion of that project, the Region of Durham would incorporate this section of
Whites Road into the Regional Road system; and
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WHEREAS this project has been satisfactorily completed and the Regional Municipality of
Durham has been invoiced for its share of the cost;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests
the Regional Municipality of Durham to incorporate that section of Whites Road between Finch
Avenue and Taunton Road into the Regional Road system pursuant to Section 10(2) of the
Agreement dated October 19, 1992 between the Town of Pickering and the Regional Municipality
of Durham.
DEFERRED
Resolution #6/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That the above resolution be deferred for two weeks.
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Resolution #7/94
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
WHEREAS at a meeting of the Technical Committee on Pedestrian and Vehicular Movement in
the LiverpoollBushmill/Linwood Area held on December 1, 1993 it was noted that the proposed
portable classroom expansion at Pine Ridge Secondary School and Maple Ridge Elementary
School would dramatically impact traffic movements and increase on-street parking in the area;
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WHEREAS traffic movement and parking in the Liverpool Road/Bushmill Street area is at a
maximum at the present time and further student and staff traffic ftom Pine Ridge Secondary
School and Maple Ridge Elementary School would make traffic movement very dangerous during
school hours; and
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WHEREAS the Technical Committee requires further time to study alternatives to solving the
traffic problem in the Liverpool Road/Bushmill Street area; and
WHEREAS the quality of life of the surrounding community is impacted by the increase of traffic
caused by the increase in portable classrooms; and
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Resolution #7194
WHEREAS the goodwill of the community and the municipality should not be compromised by
adding to the heavy traffic in the area;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests
the Durham Board of Education to not add any further portable classrooms to Pine Ridge
Secondary School and Maple Ridge Elementary School in 1994.
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Recorded Vote on Resolution #7194:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #8/94
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That an outside traffic consultant be hired for the purpose of studying the impact on the
community of the volume of traffic fÌ'om Maple Ridge Public School and Pine Ridge Secondary
School.
TABLED
Resolution #9/94
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
To table the amendment to Resolution #7/94.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Johnson took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4383/94
Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to adopt the 1994 estimates of
all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering.
Recorded Vote on By-law 4383/94:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Van Kempen
By-law Number 4384/94
Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to fix instalment dates respecting
the collection of taxes.
By-law Number 4385194
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2108/85 respecting the temporary borrowing of monies
until taxes are collected (1994).
By-law Number 4386/94
Being a by-law to provide for the imposition of a penalty for non-payment of taxes.
By-law Number 4387/94
Being a by-law to provide for the addition of interest to tax arrears.
By-law Number 4388/94
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 20 and 21, Plan 40M-1727, Pickering (Meldron
Drive/Sandhurst Crescent.
By-law Number 4389/94
Being a by-law to fix the salaries of the Commissioners of the Pickering Hydro-Electric
Commission for the period commencing December 1, 1993 and expiring on November 30, 1994.
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with By-law 4383/94:
Resolution #10/94
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the provision for the Town Solicitor be deleted.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner and Van Kempen
Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #11/94
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That Option 2 as outlined in the Fire Chiefs report be adopted instead of Option 3.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #12/94
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That ten firefighters be hired by July 1, 1994.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
THIRD READING:
Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that the report of the Committee of
the Whole on By-law Numbers 4383/94, 4384/94, 4385/94, 4386/94, 4387/94, 4388/94 and
4389/94 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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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Brenner advised that he will be bringing forward a Notice of Motion to
request consideration be given to approve a grant to PACT of $10,000 to be taken
out of the Grants to Organizations account.
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Councillor Brenner questioned the by-law concerning the behaviour of Council
towards an elected official.
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Councillor Higdon explained her position concerning the comments she made with
respect to the school board and stated that she meant no disrespect.
Councillor Higdon advised that she and Tim Sheffield attended a meeting on
January 25th in Vaughan concerning the landfill issue. She advised that a liaison
committee has been set up in Vaughan to deal with this issue and that she will be
suggesting that a committee also be set up in Pickering.
Councillor Higdon advised that a liquor licence has been approved for the
Primrose.
Councillor Van Kempen advised that the recent report fÌ'om the Environment
Ministry advises that the drinking water in Ajax/Pickering is very safe.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
Councillor Van Kempen questioned the timing of Council's input into the
F ederal/Provincial Inftastructure Program.
b)
Councillor Higdon commented on the revision proposed by Kalmoni
Establishments and asked for Council's concurrence prior to being
circulated to the residents.
c)
Councillor Johnson questioned if there are changes to the business taxes.
d)
Councillor Brenner requested the Town Clerk to check into the zoning of
certain businesses.
e)
The Town Manager advised of the passing of Dave Low, the former
C.A.O. for the Town of Ajax.
f)
The Town Manager distributed a series of memos concerning Pine Ridge
Secondary School and the placement of portables.
g)
The Town Manager distributed a copy of the Clerk's memo concerning the
use of a contracting firm to enforce parking throughout the winter.
h)
The Town Manager reported on the roads maintenance during the ice
storm January 27-29.
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The Town Manager reported that communication with the media will be
ongoing during hazardous weather conditions regarding the cancellation of
programs.
The Town Manager advised that a price list was circulated to Council
members regarding the printing of business cards.
k)
The Town Manager reported that the CPRA Membership is up for renewal
and he requested the names of those Councillors interested in membership.
Councillors Higdon, Pistritto, Brenner, Johnson and Mayor Arthurs voiced
an interest.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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The Town Manager reported that all Town of Pickering information will be
placed on page 9 of the Wednesday edition of the News Advertiser,
beginning in March.
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The Town Manager advised that information concerning the Inftastructure
Program has been circulated to Council.
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The Town Manager discussed with Council his report concerning
remuneration for certain Department Heads.
Resolution #13
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That the report of the Town Manager dated January 31, 1994 concerning
remuneration for certain Department Heads be approved as amended.
CARRIED
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4390/94
Councillor Wellman, 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 7th day of February, 1994 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.
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CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
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Dated February 21st 1994
APENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 24, 1994, presents its
second report to Council and recommends:
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ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE BRIDGE
IDGHWAY 401 WIDENING
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
WHEREAS The Ministry of Transportation proposes to construct a new bridge over
Highway 401 at Rougemount Drive commencing in the Spring of 1995; and
WHEREAS The Ministry of Transportation's Revised Bicycle Policy (policy and Planning
Ministry Directive A-I) supports the bicycle as an integral mode of transportation and
requires that the Province consider making provisions to accommodate bicycle
transportation systems; and
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering considers bicycle lanes essential to a complete
transportation network, especially in areas where access is limited due to the bisecting of
communities by Provincial highways;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
requests that the Ministry of Transportation incorporate, at Provincial cost, two bicycle
lanes; each a minimum of 1.5 metres in width, within the design and construction of the
Rougemount Drive Bridge over Highway 401 and roadworks associated with the project;
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FURTHER, that this resolution be forwarded to the following persons for their
information:
Hon Gilles Pouliot, Minister of Transportation; fun Wiseman, M.P.P. Durham West;
Bruce W. Dickey, P. Eng, Ministry of Transportation and David H. Smith, P.Eng, Delcan
Corporation.
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EXCLUSIVE RENTAL OF DELANEY RINK (COMPLEX ARENA)
ONTARIO CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1996
FILE NUMBER.:. F 2100
That approval be given to rent the ice surface of the Delaney Rink to the Ontario Curling
Association fÌ'om February 2, to February 11, 1996 and that all other user groups be so
advised.
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CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OF
REFUND OF TAXES
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.293
WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, RS.O, 1990., c. MA5. transfers the
responsibility for the hearing of the applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of
taxes to the Council of the Municipality;
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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
$9,430.14.
eOLL# PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON
030-002- 5031-5039 Wideman, S.A. Commercial to
17700 Franklin Street Box 5094 Residential
(51/93) Claremont, Ontario
030-011- Brock Road Commemorative Ser Demolished
21300- of Ontario
(52/93 a) Att: Glen Timney
65 Overlea Blvd.
Ste 500
Toronto, Ontario
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030-011- Brock Road
21300
(52/93b)
810-038- #1-2,401.
22500 Kingston Rd.
(54/93)
020-024- 1480 Bayly St.
00210- Ste. #5
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(55a/93)
Commemorative Ser
of Ontario
Attn: Glen Timney
65 Overlea Blvd.
Ste.500
Toronto, Ontario,
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Cesaroni Holdings
Ltd.& Bigioni Mngt
3447 Kennedy Rd
Unit 10
Scarborough, Ontario
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Became exempt
Clerical error
ADJUSTMENT RE UIRED
Reduce 1993 taxes for 317
days on an assessment of
$5,904, an adjustment
of$94.04(R)
Reduce 1993 taxes for 275
days on an assessment of
$7,750, an adjustment of
$606.85(R)
Reduce 1993 taxes for 139
days on an assessment of
$25,250, an adjustment of
$999.36(R)
Reduce 1993 taxes for 12 months
on an assessment of$13,129
an adjustment of$I,605.28(R)
Reduce 1993 taxes for 92 days
on an assessment of $2,485, an
adjustment of$76.58 (B)
020-024- 1480 Bayly St. Bryson, Bert Reduced space Reduce 1993 taxes for 92 days
00210- Ste. #5 Lakeshore Leasing on an assessment of$100, an
0026 1480 Bayly St. Ste.5 adjustment of $3 . 08(B)
(55b/93) Pickering, Ont.
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~30-002- 1809-1821 Cook, D. & R. Damaged Reduce 1993 taxes for 72 days
6100 9th Conc. 1809 Central Street by fire on an assessment of $5,888, an
(56/93) Claremont, Ontario adjustment of$120.71(R)
020-017- 1355 Kingston Reitmans(Ontario) Reduced space Reduce 1993 taxes for 261 days
28500- Road 20 Suave St. W. on an assessment of$13,170, an
1780 Montreal, Que. adjustment of$I,254.64(B)
(57a/93) H3L lZ2
Bryson, Bert.
Lakeshore Leasing
1480 Bayly St.Ste.5
Pickering, Ont.
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Reduced space
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ROLL # PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON ADJUSTMENT RE UIRED
020-017- 1355 Kingston Reitmans( Ontario) Reduced space Reduce 1993 taxes for 261 days
-28500- Road
1785 20 Suave St. W. on an assessment of$I,180, an
(57b/93) Montreal, Que adjustment of $22459(B)
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010-038- 477 Kingston Victor Lumber Hldgs Building Reduce 1993 taxes for 214 days
21600 Road Lymbird Lumber Co. demolished on an assessment of$12,805, an
8s8/93) 477 Kingston Road adjustment of$917.95(R)
Pickering, Ontario
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01 0-03 8- 477 Kingston Lymbird Lumber Co Building Reduce 1993 taxes for 214 days
21600- Road 477 Kingston Road demolished on an assessment of$3,841, an
0001 Pickering, Ontario adjustment of$275.35(B)
(59/93) LIV lA5
020-016- 1867 Valley Pickering, Town of Became exempt Reduce 1993 taxes for 122 days
29300 Farm Road Municipal Clerk on an assessment of $19,244, an
(60/93) One The Esplanade adjustment of $786.47(R)
Pickering" Ontario
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020-022- 2055 Conmara MTRCA Building Reduce 1993 taxes for 121 days
16000 Avenue 5 Shoreham Drive demolished on an assessment of $3,625, an
(61/93) Downsview, Ontario adjustment of $ 124.90(R)
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020-022 2063 Conmara MTRCA Building Reduce 1993 taxes for 121 days
15800 Avenue 5 Shoreham Drive demolished on an assessment of $4,500, an
862/93) Downsview, Ontario adjustment of$155.04(R)
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010-021- Con 1, Pt Lt. 35 Bramalea Limited Became exempt Reduce 1993 taxes for 114 days
20900 Plan 410 One Queen Street E. on an assessment of $54,239, an
(64/93) Toronto, Ontario adjustment of $2, 185.30(R)
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I.W.A. PROCESS CONCERNING THREE
PROPOSED SANITARY LANDFILL SITES
FILE NUMBER- A2310.15
That the Council of the Town of Pickering endorse the position of the Mayors of
Pickering, Caledon and Vaughan in objecting to the timing of the I.W.A. process
concerning the three proposed sanitary landfill sites.
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