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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday November 1, 1993 at 7:50 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
E.Hidgon
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Wellman
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield - Acting Town Manager
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services
ABSENT:
K Van Kempen - (family illness)
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of October 18, 1993.
DELEGA TIONS
Terry Barrett, representing ProMx Race Productions, addressed Council to seek approval
to hold a motocross Race on Balsam Road, south of Highway #7, on April 10, 1994. He
advised Council that Motocross Racing has been taking place in Uxbridge very successfully
since 1985 and is sanctioned by the Canadian Motorcycle Association who provide referees
for the event and insurance. This will be a one day, responsibly run event with adequate
parking available.
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2.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Brock West Landfill Site.
a.
David Steele 1827 Listowell Crescent asked if Council had received answers
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from the Ministry of the Environment to the questions forwarded to Daniel
Kirby. He stated that PACT are requesting that the Brock West Landfill Site
be closed.
b.
Lloyd Thomas, representing PACT thanked Council and the Town Solicitor
for the work they did in preparing the questions to the Ministry of the
Environment. He stated that PACT would like to participate in the meeting
with Daniel Kirby, the Town Solicitor and the Solicitor for PACT. He
questioned why the reports, mentioned in the Motion, are to be forwarded to
P ACT and not to members of the public. If the motion is passed, how quickly
could they receive a copy of the report for their perusal before the meeting.
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3.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to traffic at the intersection of
Liverpool Road and Bushmill Street.
a.
Steven Bain, a resident for nine years stated his concern with loosing the stop
sign at the intersection of Liverpool Road and Bushmill Street. A serious
problem with congestion exists and a study should be carried out before a
decision is made. He suggested that a Task Force be set up to include the
Police, School Trustees, residents and Planning and Public Works staff to
report back their recommendations to Council.
b.
Myra Berg, 1061 Benton Crescent advised that she is co-chair of the Maple
Ridge P.T.A. She stated that the present traffic study is outdated and
questioned whether a new study would be carried out.
c.
Nick Tserotas, 2091 Liverpool Road questioned whether any other study has
been carried out concerning the traffic congestion at Bushmill Street and
Liverpool.Road. He stated that the presence of the stop sign at this
intersection helps with the safety of the children.
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d.
Marilyn Lurz, 2084 Liverpool Road stated that the speeding on Liverpool
Road was serious before the erection of the stop sign. She suggested that the
crossing guards hold back the children until there is a group of kids to cross
instead of just one or two and also maybe the police could assist. She also
stated that the drivers on Liverpool Road are very curtious when she is trying
to back out of her driveway.
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Jack Heather, 2009 Blueridge Crescent advised that his home is 3.7 kIn from
Pine Ridge Secondary School. He stated that driving his daughter to school
could take anywhere from seven to fifteen minutes depending on traffic and it
will certainly get worse with winter approaching. His concern is for the safety
of the children and he is pleased that the motion has been tabled until further
investigation.
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RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution #211/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
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That the draft by-law permitting the installation of "No Stopping" signs along the south
side of Bushmill Street adjacent to the frontage of Maple Ridge Public School be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
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Resolution #211/93
2.
That the draft by-law to remove the stop signs facing northbound and southbound traffic
on Liverpool Road at Bushmill Street be forwarded to Council for enactment.
3.
That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby petitions the Durham Board of
Education to review the traffic problem fronting the Maple Ridge Public School;
and that the Durham Board of Education take appropriate action by contacting the
parents, implementing a bus service or increasing the storage capacity of the school
parking lot.
4.
That the Planning Department be advised of the increasing number of traffic and
pedestrian safety problems fronting schools,
and that they review current parking lot storage requirements and/or the feasibility of
requiring a dedicated on-site drop-off location for future site plan considerations.
TABLED
Resolution #212/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the above resolution be tabled.
CARRIED
Resolution #213/93
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That our tax roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the tax accounts on the
attached lists, summarized as follows:
Realty Taxes
$ 1,000.33
Business Taxes
$401,148.23
Penalty & Interest
$ 7,629.80
$409,778.36
CARRIED
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Resolution #214/93
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
A resolution be made to receive the Town of Pickering Development Charges Report on the
Impact of Deferring N on-Residential Development Charges, dated August 4, 1993, prepared by
CN. Watson and Associates Ltd., Economists.
CARRIED
Resolution #215/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
A by-law be enacted to amend the Town's Development Charges By-law (By-law .3854/91) to
provide that no development charges against land to be developed for non-residential uses shall be
charged from October 8, 1992 to December 31, 1993.
CARRIED
Resolution #216/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
To enact a by-law to further amend the Town's Development Charges By-law (By-law 3854/91)
to vary or rescind the existing provisions for the collection of development charges against land to
be developed for non-residential uses as set out in Option B of Town Solicitors Report L 117/93.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Van Kempen
Resolution #217/93
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"Community Awareness for Youth Month" - November 1993
"Dress Down Day" - November 19, 1993
CARRIED
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Resolution #218/93
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Town Solicitor, the Town Council, and Daniel Kirby meet with three members of and the
Solicitor for PACT to discuss legal action against Metro Toronto and/or the Ministry of the
Environment with respect to the Brock West Landfill Site; and
That a copy of town Solicitor's Report L 112/93 commenting on and enclosing the legal opinion
of Daniel Kirby respecting the Brock West Landfill Site be made available to PACT and their
Solicitor prior to the meeting.
LOST
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #219/93
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above motion include Council in its meeting with PACT and the Solicitor for PACT.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Resolution as Amended:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto
Councillors Higdon, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Van Kempen
Resolution #220/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
WHEREAS it has been proven that Metropolitan Toronto has exceeded the capacity ofthe Brock
West Landfill Site; and
WHEREAS this excess capacity is causing a greatly increased risk to the environment due to the
leakage of leachate from the Landfill Site;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby demands
that the Minister of the Environment immediately revoke the Certificate of Approval that allows
Metropolitan Toronto to operate the Brock West Landfill Site at an increased capacity; and
THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to Lynn McLeod, Leader of the Opposition, Mike
Harris, Leader of the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party and Jim Wiseman, M.P.P.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistirtto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Van Kempen
Resolution #221/93
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Whereas the Pickering! Ajax Citizens Together (PACT) are leaders in the fight against landfill sites
that are threats to the environment; and
Whereas PACT has initiated reports that suggest the continuation of the Brock West Landfill Site
poses a threat to the environment and the residents of the Town of Pickering;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
endorses the position of PACT and its recommendations as stated in the Cummings Report
pertaining to the closure of the Brock west Landfill Site; and
Be It Further Resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the
Minister of the Environment and Durham West MPP Jim Wiseman, Metropolitan Toronto Works,
Lynn McLeod, Leader of The Opposition and Mike Harris, Leader of the Provincial Progressive
ConselVative Party, demanding immediate action be taken to close the Brock West Landfill Site
by taking any and all necessary actions that are permitted by Provincial legislation.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #222/93
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That the above resolution be tabled.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Higdon, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto\
Councillor Van Kempen
Recorded Vote on Main Motion:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Higdon and Wellman
Councillor Van Kempen
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Resolution #223/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That the Members of the Public Works Committees of the Regional Municipality of Durham and
Metropolitan Toronto be invited to meet with the Council of the Town of Pickering to discuss:
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1.
the proposed transfer of waste from the Brock North Landfill Site to the Brock West
Landfill Site;
2.
the operation of the Brock West Landfill Site;
3.
the closure of the Brock North and Brock West Landfill Sites.
4.
other alternatives of waste disposal such as use of the Scarborough Transfer Station,
remote disposal sites, etc.
5.
the MetroIDurham Agreement.
CARRIED
Resolution #224/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
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That a Task Force be created to review the pedestrian and vehicular movement in the Liverpool,
Bushmill and linwood area; and
That members of the community be advised of the meeting schedule; and
That Durham Regional Police, Town staff, interested Council members, school trustees and area
PT A also be invited; and
That John Sillots, Jack Heather, Elaine Cash and Marilyn Lunz be the first names to be put
forward as members of this Task Force; and
That this Task Force report back to Council as soon as possible with recommendations for the
safety of the community.
CARRIED
Resolution #225/93
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
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That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby directs Daniel Kirby, the Solicitor representing
the Town with respect to the Brock West Landfill Site, to oppose at Metro Toronto the removal
of waste trom the Brock North Landfill Site to the Brock West Landfill Site because the Brock
West Landfill Site is at capacity.
CARRIED
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Resolution #226/93
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Town Solicitor, Town Council and Daniel Kirby meet with the Solicitor for PACT to
discuss legal action against Metro Toronto and/or the Ministry of the Environment with respect to
the Brock West Landfill Site; and
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That a copy of Town Solicitor's Report L 112/93 commenting on and enclosing the legal opinion
of Daniel Kirby respecting the Brock West Landfill Site be made available to the Solicitor for
P ACT prior to the meeting.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Van Kempen
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BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4299/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 3768/91, which By-law amended 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 28, Range 3, B.F.C., in the Town of Pickering..
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DEFERRED AT THE SEPTEMBER 20. 1993 COUNCIL MEETING
By-law Number 4332/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Sheppard Avenue).
By-law Number 4333/93
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 30 to 32 and 39 to 54, Plan 40M -1735, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 4334/93
Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 59 and 60, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering. (Meldron
Drive/Sandhurst Crescent).
By-law Number 4335/93
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 2632/88 to delete the stop sign at the intersection of Liverpool
Road and Bushmill Street.
By-law Number 4336/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 providing for the regulating ofparlång, 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.
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BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4337/93
Being a by-law to authorize the transfer of an access easement over Part Lot 19, Concession 8,
Pickering (part 4, Plan 40R-9448) from The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to Claremont
Estates Ontario Inc. and the execution of the Transfer of Easement necessary to effect such
transfer.
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By-law Number 4338/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 3854/91 respecting the payment of Development Charges.
By-law Number 4339/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2359/87 (parking) with respect to parking within 2
metres of a driveway or laneway.
By-law Number 4340/93
Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 20 and 21, Plan 40M-1727, Pickering. (Meldron
Drive/Sandhurst Crescent).
Recorded Vote on all By-laws with the exception of By-laws 4299/93. 4335/93. 4336/93
and 4339/93:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Brenner
Councillor Van Kempen
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Recorded Vote on By-law 4299/93:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Brenner and Wellman
Councillor Van Kempen
By-laws 4335/93 and 4336/93 - Tabled
By-law 4339/93 - Lost
THIRD READING:
Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Higdon moved that the report of the Committee of
the Whole on By-law Numbers 4299/93, 4332/93, 4333/93, 4334/93, 4337/93, 4338/93 and
4340/93 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
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Recorded Vote on By-law 4299/93:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Brenner and Wellman
Councillor Van Kempen
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Recorded Vote on By-law 4338/93:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
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Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
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Councillor Van Kempen
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Brenner advised residents that the last date to appeal their realty taxes is
January 11, 1994 and that not everyone will receive a tax assessment notice.
Councillor Johnson requested that the designated property grant application submitted
by Anna Willson be put on the next agenda.
Councillor Johnson stated that he was present at the women's hockey kick-off and he
found it very enjoyable.
Councillor Johnson advised that the Board of Trade event this weekend and the
United Way Art Auction were both very successful.
Councillor Johnson congratulated the community with their ongoing work in fund
raISing.
Councillor Pistritto commented on the increased roadside vendors and requested a
report from the Acting-Town Manager concerning steps taken in the past to deal with
these vendors, what are the plans for the future and how do other municipalities deal
with roadside vendors.
Councillor Higdon stated that she had a meeting with the Transit Department and a
Christmas lights tour of Pickering will once again be held. She also advised that the
new bus schedules are available.
Councillor Higdon advised that she is pursuing the possibility of having post-graduates
carry out a transit study.
Councillor Higdon advised that a meeting concerning the liquor licence for the
Primrose is scheduled for the evening of Monday, November 8, 1993 at the Pickering
Public Library.
Mayor Arthurs advised that a meeting was held with the Treasurer concerning the
budgets and that everything is on schedule.
The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting:
a) Mayor Arthurs suggested that the application of IF. Coughlan be placed
on the Executive Committee Agenda of November 8, 1993
b)
Mayor Arthurs advised Council of a workshop to be held next week
entitled "Design on the Waterfront".
c)
Mayor Arthurs discussed with Council the application by Gleed Motor
Holdings Limited.
d)
Tim Sheffield, Acting-Town Manager suggested, and Council agreed, that
the Resolution concerning the various automobile service station
definitions be deferred until the Council meeting of November 15,1993.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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Tim Sheffield, Acting-Town Manager advised Council that a meeting
concerning the Liquor Licence for the Primrose reconvenes on November
8, 1993.
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Tim Sheffield, Acting-Town Manager discussed a request by Henry Stolp
concerning a Letter of Credit.
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Tim Sheffield, Acting Town Manager discussed with Council the situation
pertaining to the Brock North Landfill Site, the removal of waste, the
options and the status of the site.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4341/93
Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By-law of
the Town of Pi.ckeirng to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 1st day of November, 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.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Dated
November 15th 1993
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