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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, December 7, 1998 at
7:50 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
R. Holborn
T. Melymuk
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director of Planning
- Director of Public Works
- Executive Co-ordinator
- Director of Finance
- Town Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 16, 1998.
Special Meeting of November 23, 1998.
Special Meeting of November 23, 1998.
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RESOLVTIONS
Resolution #232/98 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 23, 1998, be adopted with
the following amendment:
Item #4 was amended in the first paragraph by deleting "be consolidated for the purpose
of disposal" and replacing with "be disposed of separately".
CARRIED
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Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #232a/98
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Item #4 be amended in the first paragraph by deleting "be consolidated for the
purpose of disposal" and replacing with "be disposed of separately".
CARRIED
Resolution #233/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Report FIN 33-98, with respect to the 1998 Assessment Roll - for 1999 Taxation, be
received for information
CARRIED
Resolution #234/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Tender No. T - 3 - 98 for the development of the Pickering Waternont Trail from
Brock Road to the cul-de-sac of Montgomery Park Road submitted by Mafic
Construction Limited in the amount of$130,075.35 be accepted; and
That a project cost of $162,292.72 including the tender amount and other associated
costs, be approved; and
That funding in the amount of up to $162,000 be provided from previously approved
Capital Financing from Current Revenues for the Waterfront Trail System including that
contained in the 1997 Capital Budget Account No. 2718/6129.
CARRIED
Resolution #235/98
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Tender No. T - 8 - 98 submitted by P. Gabrielle and Sons Ltd., for the development
of Pine Grove Park in the amount of$185,754.48 be accepted; and
That a project cost of $196,984.92 including the tender amount and other associated
costs, be approved; and
That funding in the amount of up to $196,984.92 be provided by the contribution from its
Development Charges Reserve Fund and the Parkland Reserve Fund.
CARRIED
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Resolution #236/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Tender No. T - 9 - 98 submitted by Rideau Valley Constructors Limited for the
construction of a pedestrian bridge across Amberlea Creek south of the West Shore
Community Centre in the amount of$112,038.97 be accepted; and
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That a project cost of $112,176.82 including the tender amount and other associated
costs, be approved; and
That the project cost be charged to Parks and Facilities Account No. 2718-6129 and that
temporary funding in the amount of up to $112,176.82 be provided by current operating
funds pending receipt of funds from the Province of Ontario for disaster relief
CARRIED
Resolution #237/98
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Pickering plans, through the Millennium
Committee and through ideas such as the Millennium Trail and the Millennium Square, to
launch a wide array of celebrations and projects to mark our emergence into the new
Millennium; and,
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Pickering will be a municipal leader in
innovation, forward thinking and community involvement that will establish itself among
the best municipalities in Canada in which to live, work and play; and,
WHEREAS Pickering will become a preeminent Millennium destination that will, with the
turn of the new Millennium, launch a new corporate identity that will firmly entrench the
unique and innovate character of our community in the realm of public perception;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
adopts the use of the logo "Canada's Only Millennium City" to reflect Pickering's
leadership role into the next Millennium and its potential incorporation into a city on
January first of the year 2000, and
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby makes application
under Section 9 of the Trademarks Act to Trademark the logo "Millennium City" for use
by the Corporation and pay the fee of $300 for the Trademark in addition to the
Trademark already held by Councillor Holland for use of the term "Millennium City" for
commercial or other non-governmental uses; and
THAT a period of public consultation commence to solicit public opinion on the idea of
incorporating Pickering into a city prior to consideration of a request to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs, AI Leach, to effect an Order-in-Council under the Regional
Municipalities Act to erect the Corporation of the Town of Pickering into the Corporation
of the City of Pickering to be effective January first of the year 2000; and
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THAT the period of public consultation take place over the winter months and that the
matter come back before Council in the first quarter of 1999, and
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THAT the potential change from town to city and the placement of the logo "Canada's
Only Millennium City" on all town property, sign age, etc. be done only when property is
to be replaced or changed.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
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Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
Resolution #238/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
WHEREAS a concern has been expressed by parents of young children that video shops
and other outlets are displaying videos, magazines and other materials that appeal or is
designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations; and
WHEREAS it is appropriate that the owners or operators of these stores ensure that this
material cannot be easily viewed by children or young teens under the age of eighteen
years of age; and
WHEREAS Section 225(2) of the Municipal Act allow Councils to pass by-laws to
regulate the placement of printed matter and other communication device, such as videos,
in stores;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
directs the Town Clerk to prepare a by-law that will regulate the placement of printed
matter, videos and materials that are designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or
inclinations in such a manner so as not to be easily available to children or teens under the
age of eighteen years
CARRIED
Resolution #239/98
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS on July 23, 1998, the Honourable David Collenette, Federal Minister of
Transport, announced his intention to declare the Federal lands in Pickering as an airport
site under the Aeronautics Act, through an Order-In-Council that was subsequently
published in the Canada Gazette on August I, 1998; and
WHEREAS the original 30 day comment period on the proposed declaration has been
extended twice, from August 3 1, 1998, to October 3 1, 1998, and again to December 31,
1998; and
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WHEREAS in a meeting with members of the Council of the Town of Pickering and in a
subsequent correspondence to the Mayor, dated October 19, 1998, Minister Collenette
stated that the federal government has no plans to build an airport in Pickering; and
WHEREAS in his correspondence of October 19, 1998, Minister Collenette also stated
that current projections indicate an airport would not be required before sometime around
the year 2013, and that Transport Canada's current actions are aimed solely at preserving
options for future governments; and
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WHEREAS in that same correspondence, Minister Collenette also stated that he and his
officials at Transport Canada will continue to work with the local elected officials to
ensure that the interests and concerns of local governments and stakeholders are fully
considered in any actions taken to protect the longer term interests of the airport lands;
and
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WHEREAS Transport Canada staff has since clarified that the primary objective in
designating an airport site in Pickering at this time is to allow for the establishment of
Federal Airport Zoning Regulations on lands beyond the boundary of the federal holdings,
which regulations would limit the height of buildings, structures and objects, and would
prohibit incompatible uses, such as electrical/communication structures, and uses that
attract birds; and
WHEREAS officials of Transport Canada, the Town of Pickering, and stakeholders have
begun discussing ways of addressing the objectives of Transport Canada, through
alternative means other than airport zoning regulations, thereby avoiding the need to
declare an airport site in Pickering;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
requests that the Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport, not declare the
Pickering lands as an airport site under the federal Aeronautics Act at this time, pending
further consultation between Transport Canada, the Town of Pickering, other affected
government bodies, and local stakeholders; and
THAT this consultation examine the feasible utilization of using local zoning, local and
regional official plans, provincial zoning orders, conservation easements and other
available means of preserving future options concerning the federal lands in lieu of the
federal Aeronautics Act; and
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THAT from this consultation, formal agreements be established amongst the appropriate
parties, to limit the height of buildings, structures and objects beyond the boundary of the
federal holdings, and to prohibit incompatible uses, such as electrical/communication
structures, and uses that attract birds; and
THAT the Town of Pickering take the lead in ensuring this consultation takes place at the
earliest available opportunity, and to this end, that Mayor Arthurs, on behalf of the Town
of Pickering, immediately write Transport Canada, the Region of Durham, the Region of
York, the Town of Markham, the Township ofUxbridge, the Town of Ajax, the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville, and the Province of Ontario to seek their participation in such
discussions and agreements; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the above-noted parties, to Dan McTeague, M.P.
Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, and to Janet Ecker, M.P.P. Durham West and such community
organizations as deemed appropriate, as well as stakeholders who participated in the most
recent consultation process, Green Door Alliance, VOCAL and the Board of Trade.
CARRIED
Councillor Johnson declared an interest as he leases land from the Federal
Government
Recorded Vote On Motion As Amended:
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Yes:
Conflict:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
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Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #239a/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the words "at this time" be deleted in the first operative clause.
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Resolution #239b/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the second operative clause be amended to read "That this consultation examine the
feasible utilization of using local zoning, local and regional official plans, provincial zoning
orders, conservation easements and other available means of preserving future options
concerning the federal lands, in lieu of the federal Aeronautics Act; and"
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws
of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5415/98
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 Part of Lot 20, Concession I, in the Town of Pickering. (A 6/98)
By-law Number 5416/98
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 Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 3/94)
By-law Number 5417/98
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 6,7,8,9 and 10, Plan 40M-1913, Pickering, from part lot
control.
By-law Number 5418/98
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement from The Corporation
of the Town of Pickering to Brougham Union Lodge No. 269, over that part of Lot 17,
Plan 4,3, Pickering, designated as Part XX on 40R-XXXx.
By-law Number 5419/98
Being a by-law to establish fees for Marriage Licenses and signing services.
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By-law Number 5420/98
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 1350 Glenanna Road and 1995 Pinegrove Avenue).
By-law Number 5421198
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Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - DC #152, 1625 Pickering Parkway).
By-law Number 5422/98
Being a by-law for establishing and maintaining a system for the collection and removal of
garbage, recyclable materials, yard waste and other refuse.
By-law Number 5423/98
Being a by-law to establish the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and to appoint
Thomas J. Quinn as the Chief Administrative Officer.
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5415/98, 5416/98, 5417/98, 5418/98,
5419/98, 5420/98, 5421/98, 5422/98 and 5423/98 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
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OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Holland advised that $60,000 has been raised for the 1 st
Pickering Winterfest which will begin on December 11th at 7 p.m., with
events taking place over the next three weeks.
2.
Councillor Ryan requested a report from the Chief Administrative Officer
concerning investigations being undertaken with respect to the Year 2000.
3.
Councillor Ryan advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward
concerning Millennium Funds.
4.
Councillor Ryan advised that Mr. Sandy Cameron has been voted the Chief
Librarian of the Year by the Library Association.
5.
Councillor Brenner requested that the Town Clerk file a request to the
Atomic Energy Control Board, under Freedom of Information Act, certain
documentation with respect to the Pickering, Bruce, Darlington, Point
Lepreau, Gentilly Nuclear Generating Stations.
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6.
Councillor Brenner advised that a Durham Regional Health and Social
Services Meeting will be held on Thursday concerning downloading of
ambulance services by the Province.
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Councillor Brenner advised that in the Region of Durham Collision
Summary the Whites RoadlKingston Road intersection appeared to be one
of the highest rated collision intersections within the Region. He requested
that a review be undertaken by the Town of Pickering and the Regional
Traffic Technicians for options to alleviate risks at this intersection.
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Councillor Brenner commented on the Town of Pickering's support of the
GTSB.
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Councillor Johnson extended his regrets for missing various Christmas
events due to illness.
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Mayor Arthurs commented on the great success of the Poinsettia Tea and
other events held this past weekend.
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CONFIRMA TION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5424/98
Councillor Holland 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 7th day of December,
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
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
DATED
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 23, 1998,
presents its fifteenth report to Council and recommends:
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1.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 3/94 (REVISED)
F. CAMPITELLI, TRUSTEE
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1
(NORTHEAST CORNER OF V ALLEY FARM ROAD
AND PICKERING P ARKW A Y)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10 - A 3/94(R)
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/94 (Revised), submitted
by F. Campitelli, Trustee, on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, to
amend the existing zoning to permit the development of a multi-unit
residential condominium and retail and personal service uses be
APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE, subject to the conditions included in
Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report Number 11-98, as amended,
to delete Conditions 1 and 2.
2.
ROUGE PARK "PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM
FOR THE COORDINATION OF LAND USE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES"
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
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That Town Council endorse the "Partnership Memorandum for the
Coordination of Land Use Planning and Development Activities"
between The Rouge Park Alliance and the Rouge Park Planning
and Land Use Partners, dated April, 1998, and contained in
Appendix No. I to Planning Report 17-98; and
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That the Town Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. 17-98
together with Council's resolution on this matter to the Rouge Park
Alliance and other Partners.
3.
1998 CAPITAL BUDGET - DEBT FINANCING
FILE NUMBER - D 2200
That the Director of Finance and Treasurer's Report FIN 32-98, with
respect to the 1998 Capital Budget - Debt Financing, be received for
information.
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SALE OF SURPLUS LANDS
OLD COMMUNITY CENTRE AND OLD FlREHALL
LOTS 16, 17 AND 43
TRANSFER OF EASEMENT TO BROUGHAM
UNION LODGE (MASONIC HALL)
FILE NUMBER - D 3360
That Parcels 3 and 4, (the Old Community Centre and Old Firehall) be
disposed of separately; and
That a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement
from the Town to Brougham Union Lodge No. 269 for the use and supply
of water from the well which is located on the Old Community Centre
Lands, be forwarded to Council for enactment; and
That the owners of lands to the north of the subject property be given first
right of refusal in the event of the sale of the Brougham Union Lodge No.
269.
As amended