HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 5, 1993
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COUNCIL IfINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday,
April 5,1993 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Arthurs
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COUNCILLORS :
M. Brenner
E. Higdon
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
(I)
ADOPTION OF IIIlIUTES
Regular meeting of March 22, 1993.
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(II)
DBLBGA'l'IONS
1.
Tom Band and Dave Jarrett, representatives of Bell
Canada addressed Council with respect to the proposed
local telephone rate increase for 1993.
2.
Alex Robertson, 893 Modlin Road addressed Council with
respect to his two requests for a Compliance Audit for
Maurice S. Brenner and Douglas Dickerson. He stated
that he has no personal animosity towards anyone on
Council and is requesting this audit only for the
purpose of clearing Council and showing that Council
are not out to make money. He stated that an audit
would not be that costly and requested the a vote of
support for a Compliance Audit be carried.
3.
Paul Johnston, representing Arcon Non-Profit Housing
addressed Council with respect to the motion to table
the development application he has submitted for an
apartment complex next to the IGA Plaza. He requested
that the by-law be lifted from the table and passed.
He pointed out that the proposal is for 87 units, 7
storeys high and all commenting agencies as well as
the Planning Departmen.t are in support. He stated
that a building with less than lOO units does not
warrant a traffic study but he did request that one be
carried out and it concluded that there would not be
an adverse impact on the traffic. He also stated that
the Ministry of Natural Resources and the M.T.R.C.A.
would be involved tn further reviews.
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(II)
DBLBGA'l'IONS
4.
Fred Beer, Westney Road representing the National
Wildlife Week Committee addressed Council with respect
to activities his committee has planned for National
Wildlife Week. He stated that the Committee decided
to focus on children and that a poster contest is
being carried out and that awards will be handed out
on Saturday at the Pickering Town Centre. He also
commented on his displeasure with the letter sent to
The Ontario Cabinet by Councillor Wellman stating that
the letter gave the impression that the comments
expressed were those of Council.
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(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #70193
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 156(1) of the
Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter M.53, Alexander M.
Robertson, an elector in the Town of Pickering, having
reasonable grounds for believing that Maurice S. Brenner, a
registered candidate, has contravened Part II of the Act, has
applied in the prescribed form to the Clerk of The Corporation
of the Town of Pickering, being the municipality with whom
Maurice S. Brenner was registered under section 139 of the Act,
requesting that a compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign
finances of that registered candidate be conducted; and
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering
has considered that application, and the grounds set out therein
for believing that the registered candidate has contravened Part
II of the Act, and has decided to appoint an auditor licensed
under the Public Accountancy Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.37, to
conduct a compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign
finances of that registered candidate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The firm of Madgett, Roberts, Marlowe, Hurren and Partners,
being an auditor licensed under the Public Accountancy Act,
R.S.O. 1990, chapter P. 37, is hereby appointed to conduct a
compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign finances of
Maurice S. Brenner, registered candidate, in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter
M.53.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
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Yes:
No:
Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen
Councillors Johnson, Pistritto,
Arthurs
Wellman
and
Mayor
Councillor Brenner declared an interest in the above Resolution
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Resolution #71193
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 156(1) of the
Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter M.53, Alexander M.
Robertson, an elector in the Town of Pickering, having
reasonable grounds for believing that Maurice S. Brenner, a
registered candidate, has contravened Part II of the Act, has
applied in the prescribed form to the Clerk of The Corporation
of the Town of Pickering, being the municipality with whom
Maurice S. Brenner was registered under section 139 of the Act,
requesting that a compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign
finances of that registered candidate be conducted; and
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering
has considered that application, and the grounds set out therein
for believing that the registered candidate has contravened Part
II of the Act, and has decided not to appoint an auditor
licensed under the Public Accountancy Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter
P.37, to conduct a compliance audit of the 1991 election
campaign finances of that registered candidate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Council
decides not
Accountancy
compliance
Maurice S.
provisions
M.53.
of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
to appoint an auditor licensed under the Public
Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.37, to conduct a
audit of the 1991 election campaign finances of
Brenner, registered candidate, in accordance with the
of the Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter
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CARRIED
Councillor Brenner declared an int;erest in the above Resolution
Resolution #72193
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 156(1) of the
Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter M.53, Alexander M.
Robertson, an elector in the Town of Pickering, having
reasonable grounds for believing that Douglas Dickerson, a
registered candidate, has contravened Part II of the Act, has
applied in the prescribed form to the Clerk of The Corporation
of the Town of Pickering, being the municipality with whom
Douglas Dickerson was registered under section 139 of the Act,
requesting that a compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign
finances of that registered candidate be conducted; and
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WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering
has considered that application, and the grounds set out therein
for believing that the registered candidate has contravened Part
II of the Act, and has decided to appoint an auditor licensed
under the Public Accountancy Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.37, to
conduct a compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign
finances of that registered candidate;
Continued
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Resolution #72193 - continued
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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The firm of Madgett, Roberts, Marlowe, Hurren and Partners,
being an auditor licensed under the Public Accountancy Act,
R.S.O. 1990, chapter P. 37, is hereby appointed to conduct a
compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign finances of
Douglas Dickerson, registered candidate, in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter
M.53.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto,
Mayor Arthurs
Wellman and
No:
Resolution #73193
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 156(1) of the
Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter M.53, Alexander M.
Robertson, an elector in the Town of Pickering, having
reasonable grounds for believing that Douglas Dickerson, a
registered candidate, has contravened Part II of the Act, has
applied in the prescribed form to the Clerk of The Corporation
of the Town of Pickering, being the municipality with whom
Douglas Dickerson was registered under section 139 of the Act,
requesting that a compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign
finances of that registered candidate be conducted; and
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering
has considered that application, and the grounds set out therein
for believing that the registered candidate has contravened Part
II of the Act, and has decided not to appoint an auditor
licensed under the Public Accountancy Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter
P.37, to conduct a compliance audit of the 1991 election
campaign finances of that registered candidate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby
decides not to appoint an auditor licensed under the Public
Accountancy Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.37, to conduct a
compliance audit of the 1991 election campaign finances of
Douglas Dickerson, registered candidate, in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter
M.53.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto,
Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen
Wellman and
No:
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Resolution #74193
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Clerk's Report CL 20/93 regarding the appointment of
Members of Council to various agencies, boards and committees be
received.
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CARRIED
Resolution #75193
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That a Transit Committee be established to oversee the operation
of the Department of Transportation; and
That Councillors Brenner and Higdon, the Town Manager and the
Director of Transportation be appointed to the Transit
Committee; and
That the Transit Committee report to Council before November 30,
1993 on their findings.
CARRIED
Resolution #76193
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Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That the motion to make appointments to the Information Services
Committee be tabled.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Wellman
Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #77193
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Council petition the Ministry of Transportation for 1993
Subsidy Allocations as follows:
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Capital
Operating
Conventional Transportation
$ 596,064
$ 750,302
Specialized Services
$
69,600
$ 215,600
CARRIED
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Resolution #78193
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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Whereas the Durham Regional Police Service will be hosting the
34th Annual International Police Hockey Tournament on March 2
and 3, 1994 in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the
establishment of the Durham Regional Police Service and the
Regional Municipality of Durham; and
Whereas all money raised by this event will be donated to the
Kids Safety Village of Durham Region; and
Whereas a tournament of this nature will project a positive
image of the Region of Durham and add to the local economy;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering hereby wholeheartedly endorses and supports the
efforts of the Durham Regional Police Service in hosting the
34th Annual International Police Hockey Tournament in 1994.
CARRIED
Resolution #79193
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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That the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment at its
meetings of March 17, 1993 and Land Division Committee of March
15,1993, be received.
CARRIED
Resolution #80193
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That the Report of the Planning Committee meeting of March 25,
1993 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #81193
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
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That the Ministry of Transportation be petitioned
Supplementary Allocation of Subsidy Monies pursuant to
Public Transportation and Highway Requirement Act.
for
the
CARRIED
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(IV)
BY-LAWS
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Wellman,
leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering:
moved for
By-law Number 4190/93
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Being a by-law to assume certain streets in Plans 40M-1272,
40M-1333 and 40M-1400, Pickering, for public use as public
highways under the jurisdiction of the Town.
By-law Number 4191/93
Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the
Town in Plans 40M-1272, 40M-1333, 40M-1400 and 40M-1591,
Pickering.
By-law Number 4192/93
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and
Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plans
40M-1272, 40M-1333, 40M-1400 and 40M-1591, Pickering.
By-law Number 4193/93
Being a by-law to
respecting various
Pickering.
repeal certain Part Lot Control By-laws
lots in Plans 40M-1272 and 40M-1333,
By-law Number 4194/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking,
standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal
property.
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By-law Number 4195/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 55/74 prohibiting heavy traffic
on Bonita Avenue, Dunbarton Road, Glenanna Road, Huntsmill
Drive, Rambleberry Avenue and Silverthorn Square.
By-law Number 4196/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the
regulating and licensing of places of amusement on Rambleberry
Avenue, Falconcrest Drive, Meadowridge Crescent, Dunbarton Road,
Glenanna Road, Rawlings Drive, Rowntree Crescent, Rathmore
Crescent, Silverthorn Square, Deerbrook Drive and Honeywood
Crescent.
By-law Number 4197/93
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of
Amending Agreement respecting the development of
40M-1712, Pickering (A. MacInnis Construction
Edward R. MacInnis Construction Limited, Kenneth
and Russell George Wilson; 18T-89034).
a Subdi vision
Block 8, Plan
Co. Limited,
Arnold Wilson
By-law Number 4198/93
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Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and
Discharge of the Development Agreement respecting Part Lot 47,
Plan 1041, Pickering, designated as Parts 4 and 5, Plan
40R-1l255 and Part Block M, Plan M-1057, Pickering, designated
as Part 3, Plan 40R-11255.
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(IV)
BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4199/93
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of a
Demolition Agreement respecting Lot 17, Plan 228, Pickering.
By-law Number 4200/93
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 providing 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.
THIRD READING
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Wellman, moved that
the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers
4190/93, 4191/93, 4192/93, 4.193/93, 4194/93, 4195/93, 4196/93,
4197/93, 4198/93, 4199/93 and 4200/93 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
(V)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Higdon
proposed the following Notice of Motion to be
considered on April 19, 1993:
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WHEREAS Chief Stephen Stewart accepted a position with
the City of York and has submitted his resignation as
the Fire Chief of the Town of Pickering effective May
31, 1993; and
WHEREAS prior to filling the vacancy in the office of
Fire Chief, the Council should examine the
administration of the Fire Department because it owes
it to the taxpayers of the Town to be more efficient
and cost-effective; and
WHEREAS police and education services are offered
effective on a Regional basis through the Board of
Police Commissioners and the school boards; and
WHEREAS the cost of fire services in the Town of
Pickering is expected to increase from $165 per
household in 1987 to $253 per household in 1997; and
WHEREAS the Town is currently spending 5.3
dollars annually on fire services;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering hereby directs the Town Manager to
examine the feasibility of:
1.
amalgamating
basis, and
the
fire
services
on
a
Regional
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OTHER BUSINESS - continued
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amalgamating the fire services of the Town of
Pickering and the Town of Aj ax (on the
understanding that such an amalgamation is not
permitted by the Municipal Act and special
legislation would be required).
and that the Town Manager report to Council
findings before May 31,1993.
on his
Councillor Van Kempen commented on the letter sent to
The Ontario Cabinet by Councillor Wellman.
Councillor Van Kempen stated that as part of the Good
Will Embassador program for the Town of Pickering he
will be visiting Brazil. He stated that he received
and accepted this invitation by Brazilian diplomats
and will be going next week at his own expense.
Councillor Van Kempen commented on the request of Mr.
Johnson representing Arcon Non-Profit Housing with
respect to having lifting the item from the table.
Councillor Van Kempen requested that the item be
lifted in one months time to give interested residents
time to comment.
Councillor Brenner requested information from
Councillor Van Kempen with respect to the M.T.R.C.A.
lands abutting the Brock West Landfill Site.
Councillor Higdon stated that she has received calls
from residents in the Lynn Heights Subdivision
concerning construction traffic travelling through the
subdivision due to the closing of Fairport Road.
Councillor Wellman, seconded by
proposed the following Notice
considered on April 19, 1993:
Councillor Brenner,
of Motion to be
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Pickering from time to time appoints various persons,
including members of the Council, to represent the
Councilor the Corporation on certain boards,
committees and other agencies; and
WHEREAS it is desirable that such appointees
faithfully represent the wishes of the Council and the
Town in their participation on those boards,
committees and other agencies;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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This Resolution does not apply to Council
appointees to the following boards, committees
and agencies:
(a)
(b)
(C)
(d)
Pickering Hydro-Electric Commission;
Pickering Committee of Adjustment;
Pickering Property Standards Committee;
Pickering Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee;
any board, committee or agency composed
entirely of members of Council; or
any board, committee or agency composed
entirely of members of Council and employees
of the Town.
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(f)
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OTHER BUSINESS - continued
2.
Prior to attending the first meeting (after his
or her appointment) of the board, committee or
agency to which he or she has been appointed by
Council, each Council appointee shall meet with
the Councilor a Committee of the Council to
determine,
(a)
the policies, positions and interests of the
Council and the Town respecting the purpose
and function of the board, committee or
agency, and
(b)
the terms of reference within which the
Council expects its appointee to operate in
his or her participation on the board,
committee or agency.
3.
Each Council appointee shall provide to the Town
Clerk on a regular and timely basis,
(a)
copies of all draft and final reports issued
by the board, committee or agency, and
(b)
copies of all minutes of meetings of the
board, committee or agency, whether or not
he or she attended the meetings,
for circulation by the Town Clerk to the members
of Council, the Town Manager and the directors of
relevant Town departments.
4.
Each Council appointee shall provide to the Town
Clerk in every February, May, August and November
during the term of his or her appointment, and on
other occasions when requested to do so by the
Council,
(a)
a full report on the activities
board, committee or agency,
of
the
(b)
an assessment of the manner in which the
policies, positions and interests of the
Council and the Town respecting the purpose
and function of the board, committee or
agency have or have not been furthered by
the activities of the board, committee or
agency, and
(c)
an assessment of the appropriateness of the
terms of reference within which the
appointee has been required to operate in
his or her participation on the board,
committee or agency.
5.
Except in his or her capacity as the chair or
official spokesperson of the board, committee or
agency to which he or she has been appointed, no
Council appointee shall conduct or convene any
press conference or issue or distribute any
public announcement or press release of any sort
respecting,
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(a)
the activities
agency,
the board,
committee or
of
(b)
the policies, positions and interests of the
Council and the Town respecting the purpose
and function of the board, committee or
agency, or
(c)
the terms of reference within
appointee has been required to
his or her participation on
committee or agency.
which the
operate in
the board,
6.
Should a press conference, public announcement or
press release be considered desirable by a
Council appointee, or the board, committee or
agency to which he or she has been appointed, the
Council appointee shall refer the matter to the
Mayor of the Town who shall,
(a)
determine whether a press conference, public
announcement or press release is in the best
interests of the Town, and
(b)
if it is, conduct the press conference,
issue the public announcement or distribute
the press release.
Councillor Wellman, seconded by
proposed the following Notice
considered on April 19,1993:
Councillor Johnson,
of Motion to be
That By-law 4180/93 regarding the Arcon Non-Profit
Housing application be lifted from the table on April
19, 1993.
Councillor Wellman commented on his letter to The
Ontario Cabinet stating that he was concerned with the
direction this application was taking and that Council
have not had the opportunity for over two years to
speak with the Province. He stated that he is pleased
that a meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday
concerning this item.
Councillor Johnson stated his support to the residents
who live along Rosebank Road in the Altona Forest area
who desire to upgrade their homes.
Councillor Johnson commended the Mayors' Task Force
Against the Dump for all the work they have done and
continue to do in the community fighting the dump. He
stated that over l,OOO people turned up at the
organized rally sending a good message to the I.W.A.
Councillor Johnson announced that the Bay Ridges
Hockey Tournament raised $2,300 towards buying a bed
at the Ajax/Pickering Hospital.
Councillor Pistritto announced that the Italian
Community are holding a Dinner/Dance on Saturday at
the Complex.
Mayor Arthurs commended the Task Force volunteers for
the rally.
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OTHER BUSINESS - continued
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Mayor Arthurs stated that the Fire Chief should be
invited to the Chambers prior to his leaving the Town
for his new position with the City of York.
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Mayor Arthurs announced that the Town of Pickering won
the Big Brothers Town Challenge.
(VI)
CONFIRlIA'l'ION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4201/93
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Wellman 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 5th day April, 1993 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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ADJOURllllBNT .
The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Dated
Þpril 19th 1993
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APPENDIX #1
7.'Of1lI OF PICKBRIlIG
That the Planning Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on
March 25,1993, presents its first report to Council and recommends:
1.
PICKERING DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW
CURRENT STATUS
RELEASE OF BACKGROUNDER NUMBER ONE
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
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1.
That Town Council receive for information Planning
Report No. 5/93 providing an update on the status of
the Pickering District Plan Review and releasing
Backgrounder Number One "Emerging Planning Issues and
priorities in the Town of Pickering" prepared by the
Town of Pickering Planning Department, dated March
1993 (Backgrounder to be distributed under separate
cover); and
2.
That all interested individuals,
landowners, business persons, agencies,
and organizations be invited to
Backgrounder Number One.
residents,
departments
comment on
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