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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 7, 1994 i 8 co UN CIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday March 7. ] 994 at 7:30p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: . M. Brenner E.Hidgon R. Johnson K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: 8 C.M.T. Sheffield B. Taylor N. Carroll D. Kearns - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Co-ordinator of Council Services ABSENT: Councillor Pistritto - (personal Business) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of February 21, 1994. an D];LEGA nONS 1. Dan McTeague, M.P. addressed Council with respect to the Airport Lands. He advised that a full scale review with the Minister of Transportation will be carried out, along with the citizens having the opportunity to take part in the decision making. He stated that a meeting will be held in the Pickering Public Library on March 26th, tì-om 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with various political representatives and any interested individuals concerning this issue. ~ 21 (ll) DELEGATIONS 2. Carol Hayden, President, Canadian Progress Club Pickering! Ajax Women made a brief introduction of their club to Council. She advised that they are involved in fund raising activities and will be participating in the July 1 st celebrations. She also stated that for the 1994/1995 season they will be looking after the senior snow removal program which has, in the past, been carried out by Community Services. e 3. Charles Smith, 679 Annland Street addressed Council concerning the health study being undertaken by PACT. He advised that this study is a project of PACT's and will be carried through to the end by PACT. He explained that this study is to look at the affects of the landfill on Pickering. Charles Smith also addressed Council concerning the Notice of Motion with respect to the referendum. He stated that he is pleased with the concept but concerned that the questions are too vague. As many people as possible should be involved in preparing the questions, e.g. a) should Council be full time or part time, b) are residents treated fairly by the Region. 4. Claudette French, representing the Body Shop and the YWCA-Apple House addressed Council with respect to March Sth being 'International Women's Day' the theme being 'Stop Violence Against Women'. She advised that the Body Shop will be selling daisies on March Sth and all proceeds will be forwarded to Apple House. 5. Heather Guscott, 298 Senator Street, representing Altona West Community Association addressed Council with respect to the application by Castleloch Homes. She advised that several meetings had been held with the representative of Castleloch and conditions were agreed upon which are not being met. Their main concern is that the proposed third dwelling unit, does not suit the present development or the remainder of the homes proposed. She requested that this unit be increased in size to 170 square metres. She asked Council to table this item in order that further discussions with Castleloch could be held. 8 (Ill) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #23194 - See Aooendix #1 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 28, 1994 be adopted with the following amendment: Item #2 was tabled. CARRIED 8 Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: - 8 8 22 Resolution #24/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That Item #2 be tabled. CARRIED Resolution #25/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That the letter received fÌ'om the Town of Ajax dated January 20, 1994 concerning Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy Project be received. CARRIED Resolution #26/94 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council concur with the decisions of the February 23, 1994 Committee of Adjustment meeting and the February 14, 1994 meeting of the Region of Durham Land Division Committee. CARRIED Resolution #27/94 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson That a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 be made to the Pickering/Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) in support of a health study it intends to undertake; and That this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Johnson Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pistritto 23 Resolution #28/94 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "EASTER SEAL MONTH" - March, 1994 "INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY" - March 8, 1994 - CARRIED Resolution #29/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon WHEREAS the assessment for tax purposes in the Town of Pickering is weighted 80 percent residential with only 20 percent weighted to the industrial and commercial sector thus placing a heavy burden on the residential taxpayer to pay for municipal services; and WHEREAS the Economic Development Strategic Plan prepared by Coldwell Banker Associates and received by Council on September 16, 1991, identified the need for more serviced industrial and commercial land; and WHEREAS the servicing of additional industrial and commercial lands would have the benefit of not only increasing the non-residential assessment base and lessening the tax burden on the residential taxpayer but also creating local jobs through sewer, road and water works; and 8 WHEREAS there are currently two large tracts of unserviced industrial and commercial lands in the Town of Pickering; one tract of 170 acres being located at the northwest corner of Bayly Street and Church Street with Highway #401 exposure and the other tract of 104 acres being located south of Bayly Street and east of Squires Beach Road; and WHEREAS the recent announcement by the Federal Government of the Inftastructure Works Programme has given the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering an excellent opportunity to be a leader in expanding the Town's industrial and commercial tax base; and WHEREAS under the Inftastructure Works Programme the Town of Pickering has available over 3.2 million dollars of Provincial and Federal funds that could be used, along with an additional 1.6 million of municipal or private funds, to service the above-mentioned industrial and commercial lands; and WHEREAS the owner of the noted lands, namely Runneymede Developments, may be interested in investing the required capital which will help to start new industrial and commercial growth in Pickering with all the benefits that growth of that nature will bring to the residential taxpayers; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes the establishment of a Committee to investigate the feasibility of servicing the Runneymede lands through the Federal Inftastructure Works Programme; and 8 THAT this Committee be comprised of Members of Council and staff and that the land owners, Mr. Dan McTeague, M.P. and Mr. Jim Wiseman, M.P.P. be invited to sit on this Committee. LOST 24 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pistritto Resolution #30/94 - Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon WHEREAS pursuant to Section 207.25 of the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, chapter MA5, as amended, by-laws may be passed by the Councils of all municipalities for submitting to the vote of the electors any municipal question not specifically authorized by law to be submitted; and WHEREAS it is beneficial to the Council of the Town of Pickering to seek the input of its residents through a referendum on issues of great concern to all residents of the Town~ and WHEREAS a question or questions on the ballot of the 1994 Municipal Election will increase the level of interest of the residents in important community issues and hopefully increase the voter turnout at that election; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs staff to prepare a by-law for the consideration of Council that will provide the proper wording for questions dealing with the following issues: 1. Having another landfill site located in the Town of Pickering as proposed by the Interim Waste Authority. 8 2. The funding oflegal services fÌ'om tax revenue to fight the landfill issue. 3. Merging various services such as hydro commissions or fire fighting services with other municipalities with the aim of improving cost-effectiveness. 4. The commitment of Council to the staffing and service levels of the new firehall at Dixie Road and Finch Avenue. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillor Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pistritto (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson, second~ by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: 8 By-law Number 4391/94 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 Lots 38 to 43, Plan 40M-1507, in the Town of Pickering, (A 2/93(R)) 25 Resolution #31/94 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law 4391/94, Section 5, Provisions (1) (ix) Dwelling Unit Requirements, be amended to 170 square metres. CARRIED 8 By-law Number 4398/94 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to levy the rates necessary to cover the estimated 1994 levy ftom the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham. By-law Number 4399/94 Being a by-law to name highways or portions of highways within the jurisdiction of the Town to which a reduced load period designation applies and to repeal By-laws 3823/91, 3829/91, 3836/91,3851/91,3953/92,3959/92,4025192,4307/93 and 4349/93. THIRD READING: Councillor Higdon, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4391/94, 4398/94 and 4399/94 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 8 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner thanked the Town Manager for the information he received concerning the Lawrence/Bayly extension. 2. Councillor Brenner advised that he was in receipt of correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy concerning landfill transfer fÌ'om Brock North to Brock West. He requested clarification of certain statements in the correspondence. 3. Councillor Brenner questioned the Town Manager as to when the item concerning the letter to Metro and the Ministry regarding Brock West would be coming back before Council. The Town Manager advised that this item would be back before Council on March 22, 1994. 4. Councillor Higdon advised that the new transit operation was to commence on March 7th but will not be starting until the end of March. 5. Councillor Higdon advised that the food drive was originally scheduled for Easter but has been postponed until the end of May or early June. 8 6. Councillor Van Kempen advised that he was in receipt of a report concerning response times to emergency calls and he stated his concern over the hours of the new fire hall. 26 (V) OTImß.BUSINESS 7. Councillor Johnson commented on wet/dry garbage pick-up systems that are taking place within Canada and the U.S. 8. Mayor Arthurs advised that the new Social Contract days are May 2nd and June 20th and also that the next Council meeting is scheduled for March 22nd. 9. 8 8 (Vll The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager advised Council of a briefing on March 28th at 5:30 p.m. concerning Seaton. b) The Town Manager advised that a Multi-CulturallRace Relations Citizens Court will be held at Pine Ridge Secondary School on March 21st. c) The Town Manager advised of difficulties being experienced due to the snow melting and that areas are being covered as well as possible. d) The Town Manager reported that the reduction in the social contract days is due to the vacated positions in 1993. e) Councillor Johnson commented on a concern he received fÌ'om a resident regarding bottles of Tylenol pills being found behind the Canaan plaza. f) Councillor Johnson advised that he received a complaint fÌ'om Mr. M. Miller of 1966 Valley Farm Road concerning drainage fÌ'om the road onto his property. g) Councillor Johnson reported that the police have been involved in two altercations at Bushmill and Linwood. h) Councillor Higdon advised that she had received a complaint concerning on street parking at Colmar and Douglas. i) Councillor Van Kempen commented on the proposal by West Rouge Canoe Club concerning Frenchman's Bay. j) Councillor Van Kempen requested that the Council meeting now scheduled for March 21st be changed back to March 22nd. k) Councillor Higdon advised that March 8th is International Women's Day. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 4400/94 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 March, 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. 8 CARRIED 8 8 8 27 (Vll) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Dated March 22nd 1994 d/ -T A7'-éd MAYOR CLERK - - . . - . -. . -- 8 8 j COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday March 7, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: . M. Brenner E.Hidgon R. Johnson K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: C.M.T. Sheffield B. Taylor N. Carroll D. Kearns - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Co-ordinator of Council Services ABSENT: Councillor Pistritto - (personal Business) (ll ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of February 21, 1994. (ll) DELEGATIONS 1. Dan McTeague, M.P. addressed Council with respect to the Airport Lands. He advised that a full scale review with the Minister of Transportation will be carried out, along with the citizens having the opportunity to take part in the decision making. He stated that a meeting will be held in the Pickering Public Library on March 26th, fÌ'om 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with various political representatives and any interested individuals concerning this issue. 21 (ID DELEGATIONS 2. Carol Hayden, President, Canadian Progress Club Pickering/Ajax Women made a brief introduction of their club to Council. She advised that they are involved in fund raising activities and will be participating in the July 1 st celebrations. She also stated that for the 1994/1995 season they will be looking after the senior snow removal program which has, in the past, been carried out by Community Services. e 3. Charles Smith, 679 Annland Street addressed Council concerning the health study being undertaken by PACT. He advised that this study is a project of PACT's and will be carried through to the end by PACT. He explained that this study is to look at the affects of the landfill on Pickering. Charles Smith also addressed Council concerning the Notice of Motion with respect to the referendum. He stated that he is pleased with the concept but concerned that the questions are too vague. As many people as possible should be involved in preparing the questions, e.g. a) should Council be full time or part time, b) are residents treated fairly by the Region. 4. Claudette French, representing the Body Shop and the YWCA-Apple House addressed Council with respect to March 8th being 'International Women's Day' the theme being 'Stop Violence Against Women'. She advised that the Body Shop will be selling daisies on March 8th and all proceeds will be forwarded to Apple House. -I 5. Heather Guscott, 298 Senator Street, representing Altona West Community Association addressed Council with respect to the application by Castleloch Homes. She advised that several meetings had been held with the representative of Castleloch and conditions were agreed upon which are not being met. Their main concern is that the proposed third dwelling unit, does not suit the present development or the remainder of the homes proposed. She requested that this unit be increased in size to 170 square metres. She asked Council to table this item in order that further discussions with Castleloch could be held. 8 (Ill) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #23194 - See Aooendix #1 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 28, 1994 be adopted with the following amendment: Item #2 was tabled. CARRIED 8 Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: - 8 8 22 Resolution #24/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That Item #2 be tabled. CARRIED Resolution #25/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That the letter received fÌ'om the Town of Ajax dated January 20, 1994 concerning Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy Project be received. CARRIED Resolution #26/94 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council concur with the decisions of the February 23, 1994 Committee of Adjustment meeting and the February 14, 1994 meeting of the Region of Durham Land Division Committee. CARRIED Resolution #27/94 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson That a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 be made to the Pickering/Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) in support of a health study it intends to undertake; and That this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Johnson Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pistritto 23 Resolution #28/94 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "EASTER SEAL MONTH" - March, 1994 "INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY" - March 8, 1994 - CARRIED Resolution #29/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon WHEREAS the assessment for tax purposes in the Town of Pickering is weighted 80 percent residential with only 20 percent weighted to the industrial and commercial sector thus placing a heavy burden on the residential taxpayer to pay for municipal services; and WHEREAS the Economic Development Strategic Plan prepared by Coldwell Banker Associates and received by Council on September 16, 1991, identified the need for more serviced industrial and commercial land; and WHEREAS the servicing of additional industrial and commercial lands would have the benefit of not only increasing the non-residential assessment base and lessening the tax burden on the residential taxpayer but also creating local jobs through sewer, road and water works; and 8 WHEREAS there are currently two large tracts of unserviced industrial and commercial lands in the Town of Pickering; one tract of 170 acres being located at the northwest corner of Bayly Street and Church Street with Highway #401 exposure and the other tract of 104 acres being located south of Bayly Street and east of Squires Beach Road; and WHEREAS the recent announcement by the Federal Government of the Inftastructure Works Programme has given the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering an excellent opportunity to be a leader in expanding the Town's industrial and commercial tax base; and WHEREAS under the Inftastructure Works Programme the Town of Pickering has available over 3.2 million dollars of Provincial and Federal funds that could be used, along with an additional 1.6 million of municipal or private funds, to service the above-mentioned industrial and commercial lands; and WHEREAS the owner of the noted lands, namely Runneymede Developments, may be interested in investing the required capital which will help to start new industrial and commercial growth in Pickering with all the benefits that growth of that nature will bring to the residential taxpayers; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes the establishment of a Committee to investigate the feasibility of servicing the Runneymede lands through the Federal Inftastructure Works Programme; and 8 THAT this Committee be comprised of Members of Council and staff and that the land owners, Mr. Dan McTeague, M.P. and Mr. Jim Wiseman, M.P.P. be invited to sit on this Committee. LOST 24 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pistritto Resolution #30/94 - Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon WHEREAS pursuant to Section 207.25 of the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, chapter MA5, as amended, by-laws may be passed by the Councils of all municipalities for submitting to the vote of the electors any municipal question not specifically authorized by law to be submitted; and WHEREAS it is beneficial to the Council of the Town of Pickering to seek the input of its residents through a referendum on issues of great concern to all residents of the Town; and WHEREAS a question or questions on the ballot of the 1994 Municipal Election will increase the level of interest of the residents in important community issues and hopefully increase the voter turnout at that election; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs staff to prepare a by-law for the consideration of Council that will provide the proper wording for questions dealing with the following issues: 1. Having another landfill site located in the Town of Pickering as proposed by the Interim Waste Authority. 8 2. The funding of legal services fÌ'om tax revenue to fight the landfill issue. 3. Merging various services such as hydro commissions or fire fighting services with other municipalities with the aim of improving cost-effectiveness. 4. The commitment of Council to the staffing and service levels of the new firehall at Dixie Road and Finch Avenue. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillor Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pistritto (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson, second~d by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: 8 By-law Number 4391/94 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 Lots 38 to 43, Plan 40M-1507, in the Town of Pickering, (A 2/93(R)) 25 Resolution #31/94 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law 4391/94, Section 5, Provisions (1) (ix) Dwe1Íing Unit Requirements, be amended to 170 square metres. CARRIED 8 By-law Number 4398/94 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to levy the rates necessary to cover the estimated 1994 levy fÌ'om the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham. By-law Number 4399/94 Being a by-law to name highways or portions of highways within the jurisdiction of the Town to which a reduced load period designation applies and to repeal By-laws 3823/91, 3829/91, 3836/91,3851/91,3953/92,3959/92,4025/92,4307/93 and 4349/93. THIRD READING: Councillor Higdon, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4391/94, 4398/94 and 4399/94 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 8 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner thanked the Town Manager for the information he received concerning the LawrencelBayly extension. 2. Councillor Brenner advised that he was in receipt of correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy concerning landfill transfer fÌ'om Brock North to Brock West. He requested clarification of certain statements in the correspondence. 3. Councillor Brenner questioned the Town Manager as to when the item concerning the letter to Metro and the Ministry regarding Brock West would be coming back before Council. The Town Manager advised that this item would be back before Council on March 22, 1994. 4. Councillor Higdon advised that the new transit operation was to commence on March 7th but will not be starting until the end of March. 5. Councillor Higdon advised that the food drive was originally scheduled for Easter but has been postponed until the end of May or early June. 8 6. Councillor Van Kempen advised that he was in receipt of a report concerning response times to emergency calls and he stated his concern over the hours of the new fire hall. 26 mER B 7. ss 8. 9. 8 8 j) ill) Councillor Johnson commented on wet/dry garbage pick-up systems that are taking place within Canada and the U.S. Mayor Arthurs advised that the new Social Contract days are May 2nd and June 20th and also that the next Council meeting is scheduled for March 22nd. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager advised Council of a briefing on March 28th at 5:30 p.m. concerning Seaton. b) The Town Manager advised that a Multi-Cultural/Race Relations Citizens Court will be held at Pine Ridge Secondary School on March 21st. c) The Town Manager advised of difficulties being experienced due to the snow melting and that areas are being covered as well as possible. d) The Town Manager reported that the reduction in the social contract days is due to the vacated positions in 1993. e) Councillor Johnson commented on a concern he received fÌ'om a resident regarding bottles of Tylenol pills being found behind the Canaan plaza. f) Councillor Johnson advised that he received a complaint fÌ'om Mr. M. Miller of 1966 Valley Farm Road concerning drainage ftom the road onto his property. g) Councillor Johnson reported that the police have been involved in two altercations at Bushmill and Linwood. h) Councillor Higdon advised that she had received a complaint concerning on street parking at Colmar and Douglas. i) Councillor Van Kempen commented on the proposal by West Rouge Canoe Club concerning Frenchman's Bay. Councillor Van Kempen requested that the Council meeting now scheduled for March 21st be changed back to March 22nd. k) Councillor Higdon advised that March 8th is International Women's Day. CO~TION BY-LAW By-law Number 4400/94 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 March, 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. 8 CARRIED 8 8 8 27 (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Dated March 22nd 1994 d/~ d$õs MAYOR . - 1 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 28, 1994, presents its fourth report to Council and recommends: 8 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/93 R. BENFIELD PART OF LOT 10, PLAN 282 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 20/93 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/93, submitted by R. Benfield, on lands being Part of Lot 10, Plan 282, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED to permit the development of two lots with 12 metres of fÌ'ontage and one lot with 13.5 metres offÌ'ontage on lands being Part of Lot 10, Plan 282, be APPROVED. 2. LAKE ONTARIO GREENWAY STRATEGY PROJECT PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING OF DUFFINS CREEK WITmN THE TOWN OF AJAX FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Pickering Council advise Ajax Council that: 1.- Pickering Council supports the pedestrian bridge crossing of Duffins Creek as a vital link in the waterftont trail system within Ajax. 8 2.- Pickering Council supports the location of the trail link between Pickering and Ajax in the vicinity of the mouth of Duffins Creek and, if the bridge crossing is approved, will reflect a trail connection at this location within Pickering's boundaries in any waterftont trail system approved through the Town. TABLED 3. BILL77-ACTTOAMENDSTRUCTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FILE NUMBER - A 2200 That correspondence ftom the Township of West Carleton dated February 10, 1994 requesting endorsement of a resolution to request the Minister of Municipal Affairs not to proceed with Bill 70, an Act to amend the structure of local government in Ottawa-Carleton, which legislation will have the effect of eliminating the area Mayors ITom the Regional Council be received and filed. 8 4. "CANCER MONTH" - APRIL 1994 , FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "CANCER MONTH" - APRIL, 1994