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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday June 6, 1994 at 7:35 P.M.
PRESENT:
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
E.Hidgon
R. Johnson - Acting Mayor
E. Pistritto
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:
Wayne Arthurs - (F.C.M. Conference)
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of May 16, 1994
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DELEGATIONS
1.
A presentation was given by Neil Killens and members of the Specialized Services
Committee regarding the Pickering Transit Full Accessibility Plan.
2.
Sherry Senis, 1003 Sherman Crescent, addressed Council with respect to Canada
Compost Inc. She advised that she has an additional petition of 451 residents who
are firmly opposed to a waste processing plant being located in Pickering. Council
should seek other alternatives to garbage disposal and rather than attract
compo sting facilities, work on attracting other industries. Of all those petitioned
only 1 % were in favour of Canada Compo sting Inc.
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DELEGATIONS
Resolution #107/94
Moved by Councillor Higdon,
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That Richard Ward not be allowed to speak.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen
No. Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Wellman and Acting-Mayor Johnson
Absent: Mayor Arthurs
3.
Richard Ward, addressed Council with respect to the Home and Design Centre.
He advised that the Metro East Trade Centre is basically a flea market and
detrimental to the mall. He is strongly opposed to the implementing of this zoning
as it would give them an advantage over the retail stores in the mall.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #108/94 - See Aooendix #1
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 24, 1994 be adopted with the following
amendments:
Item #8 was amended by dividing and removing the Government Policy Consultants Fees of
$12,215.87.
Item #8, the Government Policy Consultants Fee of$12,215.87 was deferred for two weeks.
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the Executive Committee Report:
Resolution #109/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That Item #8 be amended by dividing and removing the Government Policy Consultants Fee of
$12,215.87.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on remainder of Item #8
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting Mayor
Johnson
Mayor Arthurs
Absent
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Resolution #110/94
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Government Policy Consultants Fee of$12,215.87 be deferred. for two weeks.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting Mayor Johnson
Councillor Higdon
Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #111/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That Town Council concur with the decisions of the May 9, 1994 meeting and special meeting of
May 9, 1994 of the Region of Durham Land Division Committee.
CARRIED
Resolution #112194
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the Pickering Transit Full Accessibility Implementation Plan be approved by Council in
principle as a long range working document subject to annual review and approval with the goal
of achieving full Transit accessibility prior to the year 2000; and
That the direction be given to the Town Clerk with the installation of the new Council, to proceed
with the required arrangements to establish one Committee of Council responsible for the total
Transit Service commencing in 1995.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting-Mayor
Johnson
Mayor Arthurs
Absent:
Resolution #113/94
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto Brenner
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has endorsed the IW A process as the long term solution for
disposal of waste; and
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Resolution #113/94 - continued
WHEREAS the IW A process has identified that there be a landfill site located within the Region
of Durham, and
WHEREAS the only site being considered is EE 11 which is within Pickering and is totally
unacceptable to the residents of Pickering.
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WHEREAS the Regional Municipalities of York and Peel have supported the concept of "Rail
Haul" of solid waste~ and
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering supports the concept of."Rail Haul." of
waste as an alternative to the IW A proposed solution,
On the conditions that:
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The remote site meets the required environmental approvals
2.
There is in place a ."Willing Host." agreement with the remote community where the waste
will be disposed of
3.
The costs can be established to make it economically viable.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering formally requests that the Region of Durham and Province of Ontario obtain proposals
to consider this rail haul option for Durham waste disposal and the Town Clerk is hereby directed
to forward a copy of this Resolution to all area municipalities within the Region of Durham, Lynn
McLeod, Leader of the Opposition, Mike Harris, Leader of the Provincial Progressive
Conservative Party, Bud Wildman, Minister of Energy and the Environment and Jim Wiseman,
M.P.P.
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CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting-Mayor
Johnson
Mayor Arthurs
Yes:
Resolution #114/94
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering is considering a proposal
ftom Canada Compost Inc. to locate a waste processing plant within our borders and~
WHEREAS their proposal calls for substantial "Importing" of wet waste ftom outside our borders
and;
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WHEREAS our Council position has been that we are not a ."Willing Host." for the garbage of
others.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering advises CCI and others that we are not supportive of any waste processing plant within
our borders that will process garbage that originates from outside our borders.
TABLED
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Resolution #115/94
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That Resolution # 114194 be tabled.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Higdon, Pistritto, Wellman and Acting-Mayor Johnson
Councillors Brenner and Van Kempen
Mayor Arthurs
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Wellman seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, took leave to introduce by-laws
of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4434/94
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2351/87, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the
Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 17 and 18,
Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 33/92R)
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Recorded Vote on By-law 4434/94
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting-Mayor
Johnson
Mayor Arthurs
Yes:
By-law Number 4435/94
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(pinegrove Avenue, Valley Ridge Crescent (north leg) and West Lane).
By-law Number 4436194
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 62, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering (pinegrove Avenue) as public
highway.
By-law Number 4437/94
Being a by-law to license, regulate and govern Hawkers and Peddlers.
Recorded Vote on By-law 4437/94
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Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting-Mayor Johnson
Councillor Higdon
Mayor Arthurs
By-law Number 4438/94
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
respecting the development of Part Lot 35, Concession 1, and part of the Road Allowance
between Lots 34 and 35, Concession 1, Pickering (Bramalea Limited - 18T-91O19 (phase 3)).
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BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4439/94
Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to levy such rates against all of
the assessed properties in the Town of Pickering as will be required to cover the 1994 requisitions
ftom the Durham Board of Education and the Durham Region Roman Catholic School Board.
By-law Number 4440/94
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of part of Block 16, Plan 40M-1653,
Pickering ftom The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to Mario Raponi and Linda Raponi
(part 1, Plan 40R-15374)
By-law Number 4441/94
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 21, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Parts 23,
60, 61 and 62, Plan 40R-7765 and Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16, Plan 40R-1O070 (The Esplanade
North)
By-law Number 4442/94
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the
development of part of Lot 26, Range 3, B.F.C., Part Block E, Plan M-17 and all of Block I, Plan
M-17, Pickering (Draft Plan 18CDM-93004; Canuck Green Holdings Limited).
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4434/94, 4435894, 4436/94, 4437/94, 4438,
4439/94,4440/94,4441/94 and 4442/94 be adopted and the said by-law 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
Recorded Vote on By-law 4437/94
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting-Mayor Johnson
Councillor Higdon
Mayor Arthurs.
Recorded Vote on By-laws 4434/94. 4436/94. 4438/94 and 4442/94
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Acting-Mayor
Johnson
Mayor Arthurs
Absent:
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Van Kempen questioned the Town Manager on the purchase of more
land for the proposed Claremont Community Centre and moved a motion that the
meeting of June 13, 1994 of the Technical Working Committee be open to the
public and press.
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2.
Councillor Van Kempen advised that he will be bringing forward a Notice of
Motion concerning the staffing of the new fire hall at Dixie and Finch.
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3.
Councillor Van Kempen advised that the sod turning for the new bowling green at
the Seniors Centre is on Friday, June 10th.
Councillor Brenner requested that the Town Manager follow-up on concerns
which were received concerning the ball diamond and soccer field at the E.B.Phin
Public School.
4.
Councillor Brenner questioned the Town Manager and requested a report on the
costing of the sanitary lines and hook-up on Fairport Road as it would affect the
Region of Durham.
5.
Councillor Brenner advised of the contents of a report concerning tritium in the
drinking water and stated that he will be bringing forward a Notice of Motion for
Council to support the 12 recommendations outlined in this report.
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Councillor Pistritto questioned the policy on newsletter distribution.
Councillor Higdon asked if the Pickering page in the News Advertiser could be
used to remind the residents of the by-laws pertaining to dogs running lose and
owners cleaning up after these dogs.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The Town Manager advised that June 20th is a Social Contract Day. He
distributed a package of advertisements which will be posted in the offices,
buses and placed in the newspapers.
b)
The Town Manager distributed a schedule of meetings for the last half of
1994.
c)
The Town Manager advised that Mr. Kirby will address Council on June
13th at 6:30 p.m.
d)
The Town Manager advised that a time would be scheduled with Council
to meet with C.C.I.
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Councillor Van Kempen advised that the owner of 619 Weyburn Sq. is
requesting permission to replace the soil and grass on the boulevard in
ftont of his home at his own expense if the Town would provide a truck to
remove the poor soil and dead grass. The Town Manager will look into
this.
f)
Councillor Van Kempen questioned the Town Manager on the policy of
Town vehicles being taken home by staff
g)
Councillor Higdon raised a concern regarding youths loitering in open
areas - parks.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4443/94
Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By-law of
the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 6th day of June, 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.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Dated
June 21st 1994
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 24, 1994, presents
its ninth report to Council and recommends:
1.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 33/92(R)
THE CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
(pICKERING HOME & DESIGN CENTRE)
PART OF LOTS 17 & 18, CONCESSION 1
(EAST SIDE OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF PICKERING P ARKW A Y)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 33/92(R)
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 33/92(R) be APPROVED to
permit a retail warehouse-type B use on lands being Part of Lots 17 and 18,
Concession 1; and
that the implementing zoning by-law permitting a retail warehouse-type B use be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
2.
MONITORING DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE
OF ADJUSTMENT
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
That the decisions of the special meeting of May 3, 1994 of the Region of Durham
Land Division Committee be received.
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3.
USE OF CIVIC COMPLEX
FILE NUMBER - F 2200
That the Civic Complex facility is the centre of municipal government and
business; and
That the support of Council for the use of the Civic Complex for occasions not
related to municipal government or business be required; and
That the setting of various fees (retrieval of costs) for outside agency use of the
Civic Complex facilities and staff, be authorized.
4.
1994 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT REPORT
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.295
That the 1994 Equalized Assessment Report for the Region of Durham, prepared
by the Regional Assessment Commissioner dated April 26, 1994, be accepted.
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TENDER T - 7 -94
TENDER FOR STORM & SANITARY SEWER
INSTALLATION AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
That Tender T-7-94 submitted by Ron Robinson Limited in the amount of
$903,301.87 be approved.
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PROCEDURAL BY-LAW
FILE NUMBER - A 2112
That Report No. 94-A-8 dated April 19, 1994 of the Regional Clerk regarding a
common Procedural By-law for use by the Councils of the Region of Durham and
the area municipalities be received.
7.
"ANIMAL CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK" JUNE 12-18, 1994
"TOURETTE SYNDDROME AWARENESS MONTH - JUNE 1994
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"ANIMAL CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK" JUNE 12-18,1994
"TOURETTE SYNDDROME AWARENESS MONTH - JUNE 1994
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LEGAL MATTER
FILE NUMBER - A 2300.15
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 EEll 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 inn connection therewith in or
about March and April, 1994 (payment Approval W4502/94/02);
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
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 or about March and April 1994 for the purpose of advising and
assisting it in opposing the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site
EE 11 as the Preferred Site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search:
Consultant
Amount
Alston Associates Inc.
Clayton Research Associates
Crysler & Associates Ltd.
Ecological Services for Planning
Hatch Associates Ltd.
HCI WastePlan
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
University of Western Ontario
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Assoc.
$ 4,433.14
268.57
6,101.05
8,312.48
1,385.11
4,584.89
18,137.55
1,200.00
7,184,29
$51,607.08
AS AMENDED
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LEGAL MATTER
FILE NUMBER - A 2300. 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. Consultants' invoices respecting
certain fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection therewith in or
about February and March 1994 (payment Approval W4404/94/02);
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
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 or about February and March 1994 in connection with the Town's
preparation for the commencement of legal action to close the Brock West Landfill
Site:
Consultant
Amount
HCI WastePlan
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
$ 6,777.19
17,145.48
$ 23,922.67