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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 19, 1998 8 - . ~"i) .. COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, October 19, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson M. Holland D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn N. Carroll T. Melymuk D. Kearns (I) - General Manager - Director of Planning - Executive Co-ordinator - Committee Coordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 5, 1998 Special Meeting of October 5, 1998 Special Meeting of October 13, 1998 Special Meeting of October 13, 1998 Councillor Johnson Declared an Interest in the Airport Lands item as he leases land from the Federal Government Mayor Arthurs read the Honourable David Collenette's letter to the residents concerning the Airport Lands. (ID 1. DELEGATIONS The following delegations addressed Council with respect to the Airport Lands: a) Paul White, Cliffview Road, distributed and commented on various articles concerning the Airport Lands. He questioned who is behind building the airport and where will the money come from. He stated that the airport is not required now or in the future and he requested that the expropriated lands be released. 8. 2. 4Þ - 126 b) Gordon Willson, 455 Whitevale Road, stated his opposition to the dedication of the Airport Lands. He advised that Pearson is underutilized and should be sufficient for some time to come. He suggested that the easement be eXtended to include the Airport Lands. c) Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, commented on his previously distributed comments to Council. He wondered what would be done with 18,600 acres of agricultural lands advising that much less is required for an airport. The area best suited for the Airport should be chosen and the remaining land should be released. He suggested that Regional Council should hear the residents arguments in full. d) Joan Moritsugu, representing the Greenwood Ratepayers, spoke in opposition to the dedication of the Airport Lands. She stated their total support of VOCAL. She questioned who would receive alternate proposals for this land. She thanked Council for listening to the concerns voiced by the residents. The following delegations, representing VOCAL (Voters Organized to Cancel The Airport Lands), addressed Council with respect to the Airport Lands: a) Stephen Frederick, spoke in opposition to the dedication of these lands and showed a short video on this issue. He stated that they are looking forward to working with both Council and Dan McTeague, M.P. The airport is not needed now or in the future and it is imperative that the dedication of these lands be stopped. He advised that the goal of this group is to cancel the airport designation and stated that they work hard to keep the citizens informed. He outlined the Statement of Beliefs of VOCAL. He advised that the construction of the airport would be a waste of resources and money. He suggested that they work with Council to advise the Minister of these facts. b) Kurrie Storey, strongly requested Council not support an airport. He stated that they want lands, lives and home values returned. He thanked Council for their ongoing support. c) Karen Goranson, vehemently opposes the airport. She stated their concerns regarding noise, traffic congestion, industrial growth, air pollution, lifestyle being destroyed, decrease in home value, the destruction of wildlife, plantlife and the watershed, and the affect on foodland. There is no need for an airport now or in the future. The lands should not have been expropriated. d) Elizabeth Frederick, stated that the residents will be the ones sacrificing, only a very few will profit. Their lifestyle will be negatively affected and the value of their homes will decrease. They want their community and children protected. e) Grant Farrell, stated that the airport is absolutely unnecessary. The quality of life will be affected. He requested that Council listen to the majority. t) Michael Skretterberg, commented on the perfect lifestyle he found and wants preserved in Claremont. 8 e - .~ 127 g) Louise Cranfield, stated that the airport is not wanted or needed in Pickering. The foodlands must be utilized and the hamlets and villages maintained. She requested that Council oppose the airport designation. h) Lorne Almack, stated that the airport is not needed and should not be built on the best foodland. To build this airport was a political decision and had nothing to do with need. Mismanagement of the foodlands will affect us all. Council should oppose this designation. i) Angie Jones, thanked Council for working on behalf of the residents. She stated her mistrust of the GTAA, the Hon. D. Collenette and the Regional Chair. She urged Council to get answers to the questions asked by the residents this evening. Alternate proposals should be considered for this land. j) Marion Thomas, outlined the subsidy received and stated that the Town are receiving approximately $50 per acre of land in-lieu of taxes. More land was expropriated than is necessary for the airport. She requested Council oppose this designation. 3. Bryon Hurrle, representing CP AC addressed Council with respect to the Airport Lands. He stated that they want the entire site to remain in tact and as agricultural. He outlined the history of these lands since the expropriation and stated his opposition. 4. Brian Buckles, R. R. #4, addressed Council on behalf of the Green Door Alliance with respect to the Airport Lands. He stated that an airport is not needed in Pickering in the foreseeable future and no airport requires 18,600 acres of land. He requested that Council oppose the designation of the Airport Lands. He urged Council to push for the sale of all lands not required for the airport and to privatize with easements 3/4 of the land. 5. Pat Horne, representing the Pickering Rural Association, addressed Council with respect to the Airport Lands. She suggested that the lands should be designated by Council and she thanked everyone for their help. 6. The following addressed Council with respect to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 32/97 (Liverpool South Plaza at Liverpool and Krosno ): a) Klara Bergant, stated her concern with the proposed billiard hall. She requested that a bakery, walk-in clinic or laundromat be considered. b) Jim Greaves, stated his opposition to the pool hall. He commended Mr. Hurlbert for attempting to acquire good tenants. He asked that the requested zoning not be approved. c) Diane Greaves, stated her opposition to the pool hall advising that they do not want a two year trial lease approved for this operation. d) Paul Chronis, Weir & Foulds, Solicitor for Mr. Hurlbert advised that they are committed to making improvements to the site and to narrowing the scope of uses. Through public and staff consultation they have attempted to reach a compromise. They would like to work with the neighbours and support the staff recommendations. 8. e ~ " 128 urn RESOLUTIONS Resolution #211/98 - Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the Report of the Executive Committee dated October 13, 1998 be adopted. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #211a/98 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That billiard hall use be deleted. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner and Holland Resolution #212/98 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Council receive the correspondence received from the Honourable David Collenette, dated October 19, 1998; and That Town Council provide a written response to the Honourable David Collenette: a) again confirming that Council and residents of Pickering do not support the development of an airport; and b) thanking him and Dan McTeague for arranging to meet with Members of Council on October 15, 1998 and acknowledging his October 19, 1998 letter; and c) that Council supports full and direct dialogue between the Minister, Federal Officials, Town Council and stakeholders including the Province of Ontario on the matter of an airport and the airport lands; and d) that Council will provide its formal comment on the declaration of the subject lands being designated an "airport site". CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Conflict: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Johnson 8 - ~ 129 Resolution #213/98 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Toastmasters Month" - October 1998 "Public Library Week - October 19 - 25, 1998 CARRIED Resolution #214/98 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report TR03-98 of the Manager of Transportation be received and that: 1. The Clerk and the Mayor are hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Mississauga (Lessor) and the Town of Pickering (Lessee) for transit vehicles; 2. The agreement be satisfactory to the General Manager, the Director of Finance and to the Manager of Transportation as to content and to the Town Solicitor as to form. 3. The appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be given authority to five effect thereto. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Johnson took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5398/98 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2359/87 as amended by By-law 4784/96 and By-law 4830/96 to provide for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering, and on private and municipal property. By-law Number 5399/98 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2366/87, designating Bonita Avenue as a through highway. By-law Number 5400/98 Being a by-law to reflect an amendment to the purchaser and purchase price set out in By- law 5364/98 respecting the sale oflands being Part of Lot 33, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering, designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7, Plan 40R-8386 (now designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-18415), now designated as surplus lands by the Town of Pickering. 8 e - 130 By-law Number 5401198 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (parking Regulation - 1655/1665 Pickering Parkway). By-law Number 5402/98 Being a by-law to appoint persons to various agencies, boards and committees. THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5398/98, 5399/98, 5400/98 5401/98 and 5402/98 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 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The General Manager advised that he was in receipt of the Solicitor's letter of resignation, effective November 24th. He also advised that she will be taking three weeks vacation prior to that date. b) Councillor Johnson commented on his disappointment in not being informed of the events taking place at the Princess Diana Park dedication. c) Mayor Arthurs distributed a letter from the Hon. David Collenette regarding the Airport Lands. (VI) CONFIRMA TION BY-LAW By-law Number 5403/98 Councillor Dickerson 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 19th day of October, 1998 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 8 4Þ - DATED ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11 :30 p.m. 131 ¿~~ MAYOR . . , , APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 13, 1998, presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends: 1. 8. - 2. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-97016 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 23/97 MARIANNA GARDENS LIMITED PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 2 (EAST OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF SOUTHCOTT ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -97016 submitted by Marianna Gardens Limited, being Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, to permit up to 46 detached residential dwellings, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report 26-98; and Condition #11 to read: Prior to anyon-site grading or construction or final registration of the plan, the Owner shall submit and obtain approval from the Town of Pickering, a construction management report outlining site management measures to be undertaken during construction which shall include the requirement for the construction access to be provided from Brock road, through the applicant's land holdings to the south of Ganatsekiagon Creek, crossing the creek in an appropriate location to access the lands subject of Draft Plan 18T- 97016. 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/97, to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -97016, as recommended by staff, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 26-98; and 3. That Staffbe authorized to present Council's ENDORSEMENT IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, to the Ontario Municipal Board, as Council's position on Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -97016, and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/97, at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, and further authorize Staff to make minor adjustments to the Staff Recommended Plan, conditions of approval, and implementing zoning by-law as technical issues are finalized. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 32/97 373804 ONT ARlO LIMITED ET AL BLOCK S, PLAN M-15 (LIVERPOOL SOUTH PLAZA AT LIVERPOOL ROAD AND KROSNO BOULEVARD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 e That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 32/97, submitted by Hurlburt Leaseholds (pickering) on behalf of 3 73 804 Ontario Limited et ai, on lands being Block S, Plan M-15, to amend the zoning on the subject property by adding additional uses, be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 24-98, as amended to delete billiard hall as a permanent use; and . . " 8 8 e , . . . . . 2 That a temporary use Zoning by-law be forwarded to Town Council for consideration: a) to allow billiard halls as a permitted use on the subject property for a temporary time period not exceeding two years; b) limiting the combined gross floor area of ALL billiard halls to a maximum of300 square metres; and That prior to the forwarding of a temporary Zoning By-law to Town Council for consideration to allow billiard halls as a permitted use on the subject property for a temporary time period not exceeding two years, that the owner enter into an appropriate agreement with the Town to address the hours of operation of such establishments, in consultation with Town Staff and Ward Councillors. 3. REVIEW OF EMPLOYEE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That the amendments to the Employee Code of Conduct, contained in Report HR 01-98, be approved. 4. "DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS" - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS" - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998