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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 3, 1992 I . -" 2/92 6 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeti ng of the Pi ckeri ng Town Counci 1 was held on Monday, February 3,1992 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: 8 Mayor W. Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner E. Higdon R. Johnson E. Pi stritto K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Solicitor B. Taylor - Town Clerk N. Carroll - Director of Planning T. Melymuk - Deputy Director of Planning (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES 8 Regular meeting of January 20,1992. (II ) 1. DELEGATIONS 2. Joe Dickson, representing the Big Brothers Association of Ajax-Pickering and Ian Rogers, representing the Uni ted Way, requested the support of Counci 1 and the conmunity for it IIBowl For Millionsll fundraising activity. Steve Wagner, as part owner of the lands at the northeast corner of Altona Road and Kingston Road, stated that he will accept a five storey building on the subject 1 ands and that hi s proposed development complies with the Official Plan and has the support of the Planning staff. 3. Tom Mohr, representing the Pickering East Shore Conmunity Association, stated that with respect to the proposed restructuring of the Bay Ridges Library, this 1 ibrary has been well used in the past and noted that the Central Library is too far for Seniors and children to walk to. The Bay Ridges Library is needed to enhance the education of future generations and Council must consider the maintenance of this library as a priority budget item. 8 (II ) 4. 8 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 9. 10. 11. 8 2/92 7 DELEGATIONS - continued Sonia Mohr, 842 Naroch Boulevard, stated that the Bay Ridges Library is more important than a new ice rink and that the Central Library is too far to walk to and is too busy. Susan Poole, 1296 Ilona Park Road, stated that Council should look at other alternatives, such as shorter hours, in order to keep the Bay Ri dges Library open and asked if a study had been done to determine if the downsizing of the library was feasible. She noted that there are three el ementary school s in Bay Ri dges that use the branch for class visits and research. There are also childrens' programs at the Bay Ridges Li brary that woul d not be acconmodated at the Central Library or would be too crowded.. Knud Wa 11, Radom Street, s ta ted that the Bay Ri dges Library is part of the community and the staff is friendly and helpful. He felt that libraries are essential for instilling education in children and should take precedence over a new ice rink. Bernie Luttmer, on behalf of Bill McEachnie, stated that Counci 1 must i nvesti gate the downsi zi ng or restructuri ng of the Bay Ri dges Li brary further. He is concerned about the safety and education of children if this branch is closed and stated that Council must give this branch a high spending priority. Mrs. Passmore stated that the Bay Ridges Library should be maintained at its current level of operation and the Li brary Board shoul d make other arrangements to save money. The Story Time Program is important for children and the branch is close for older children and teens. Al imamy Bangura, 877 Antoni 0 Street, stated that a library is important in encouraging literacy. Business and private citizens look for facilities such as libraries when contemplating a move to another community. The Bay Ridges Library is a community library that provides cohesion and solidarity of community. Rob Anderson, 871 Douglas Avenue, stated that the operating expenses of the proposed arena and Recreation Complex is far higher than the Bay Ridges Library. This branch is very busy, particularly during the evenings and its closure or downsizing would cause a communications gap in the conmunity. He suggested that possibly the Central Library should close for half a day in order to provide the funds to keep the Bay Ridges Library at its current operating level. Ian Evertman, 807 Bem Avenue, stated that when he was younger, he would not have been allowed to visit the Central Library because it was too far from his home in Bay Ridges. 2/92 8 (II) DELEGATIONS - continued 12. Judy Robins, 1799 Bronte Square, stated that although she is a member of the Public Library Board, she is not speaki ng on behalf of the Board wi th respect to the Bay Ridges Library. She indicated that the Board undertook a Needs Study in 1991 whi ch showed that 51 % of the residents of Bay Ridges used the Central Library, that two-thirds of the residents in Bay Ridges who used that branch drove to it and that most of the patrons of the Bay Ridges Branch were 01 der citizens. She noted that the restructuring of the Bay Ri dges Branch wi 11 focus on servi ng Seni ors and that although there are other alternatives for saving money, they all cost more money. 8 (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3/92 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Wellman That the report of the Executi ve Commi ttee Meeti ng of January 27,1992 be adopted with the following amendment: Item #5 was deferred until February 17,1992. CARRIED 8 Resolution #4/92 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That the Council of the Town of Pickering petition the Minister of Transportation for subsidy under the provisions of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on expenditures incurred during the years 1991,1992 and 1993. CARRIED Resolution #5/92 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering is concerned with the rising costs of hydro within the Town of Pickering; and 8 Whereas increases in 1991, when combi ned wi th the GST, were in excess of 15%; and Whereas Ontario Hydro has already indicated a further increase of over 11%; and 2/92 9 Resolution #5/92 - continued Whereas Pickering Hydro is our local municipal public utility commission for ultimately retailing hydro to homeowners and businesses; 8 Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporation of the Town of Pi ckeri ng requests that the Pi ckeri ng Hydro-E1 ectri c Commi ss ion prepare an independent report to examine the impact of combining the Town's public utilities commission with other public utilities conmission in neighbouring municipalities. CARRIED Resolution #6/92 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That By-law 2659/88 which was tabled at the Council Meeting of January 20,1992 be now lifted from the table. CARRIED Resolution #7/92 8 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner That subsection (5}(b}(i) of section 2 (Text Amendment) of By-law 2659/88 be deleted and replaced with the following subsection: (n despite section 5(3)(h}, the maximum building height shall be 5 storeys only within the area of the CO/(H}RM1(C15} zone between Highway No.2 (Kingston Road) and a line that is parallel to and 57 metres distant from the most northerly boundary of the CO/(H)RM1(C15) zone. CARRIED Resolution #8/92 8 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That the modification to By-law 2659/88, which has occurred since the statutory public meeting, is technical and minor in nature, and therefore, no further notice is required to be given with respect to By-law 2659/88. CARRIED 2/92 10 Resolution #9/92 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Wellman That By-law 2659/88 be read a third time and passed. 8 CARRIED Resolution #10/92 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen Whereas the Bay Ri dges Library i s an important part of the community and continues to serve a large population in the Bay Ridges Conmunity; and Whereas it was the intention of the previous Public Library Board to downsize this branch in 1992 as a means of lowering its overall expenses; and Whereas the downsizing of this branch will cause hardship to all persons who currently enjoy this smaller but well maintained branch and the many seni ors who use thi s branch because the Seni or Centre is adj acent to it and the students who use thi s branch for research and study purposes and because the Barbara Black Youth Centre is adjacent to it; 8 Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the Public Library Board to keep the Bay Ridges Library open until the newly appointed Board has had an opportuni ty to exami ne any opti ons and possi bl e a 1 ternati ves related to its continued operation. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon, Pistritto and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #11/92 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Council consider the nomination of a person to sit on the Land Division Conmittee. CARRIED 8 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner and Pistritto No: 2/92 11 Moved by Councillor Wellman that George Martin be nominated to sit on the Land Division Committee. Moved by Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Wellman that nominations be closed. CARR I ED 8 Resolution #12/92 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That George Martin be nominated for appointment by the Regional Municipality of Durham to sit on the Land Division Conmittee. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Pistritto, (IV) BY-LAWS 8 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 3925/92 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2015/85, which 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 Blocks 37 and 38, Plan 40M-1535, and Part Lot 20, Concession 2, in the Town of Pi ckeri ng. (A 11 /91 ) By-law Number 3926/92 Bei ng a by-l aw to change the name of Forsyth Lane to Wi 1 dwood Crescent in Plan 40M-1488, Pickering. By-law Number 3927/92 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecti ng the development of Lot 7, P1 an 40M-1347, Pickering (Draft Plan 18CDM-88014; Brockfe1d Equities Inc.) By-law Number 3928/92 8 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1887/84 (Business Licensing) to provide for an increased licence fee for markets. By-law Number 3928/92 was deferred until February 17, 1992 pendi ng a report from the Town C1 erl< on a1 ternate methods of licencing flea markets By-law Number 3929/92 Being a by-law to amend By-law 44/74 (Lottery Licensing) to provide for an increased lottery licence fee. 2/92 12 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3930/92 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2206/86 for the licensing, regulating and governing of taxicab drivers, owners and brokers. 8 By-law Number 3931/92 Being a by-law to establish fees for information relating to properties in the Town of Pickering. By-law Number 3932/92 Bei ng a by-l aw to establ ish an honorari urn for Members of the Committee of Adjustment. THIRD READING Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 3925/92, 3926/92, 3927/92, 3929/92, 3930/92, 3931/92 and 3932/92 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) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW 8 By-law Number 3933/92 Counci 11 or Van Kempen, seconded by Counci 11 or 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 3rd day of February 1992 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Cl erk si gn the same and that the Seal of the Corporati on be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VI) ADJ OURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Dated February 17th 1992 ~--~ ~ Mayor. .:..: ---- . 8 L-- APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Conmittee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 27, 1991, presents its second report to Counci 1 and reconmends: 1 . APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY GRAND OAK HOMES AND LISGOOLD DEVELOPMENTS AT THE NORTH END OF MAJOR OAKS ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 11/91 8 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/91, submitted on behalf of Grand Oak Homes (Eastern Division) Inc. and Lisgoold Developments Inc., on lands being Blocks 37 & 38, Plan 40M-1535 and Part of Lot 20, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, to rezone the subject 1 ands to an appropri ate zoni ng to permi t the development of one townhouse block consisting of eight units on lots with frontages of approximately 7.0 metres and three detached dwelling units on lots with frontages of approximately 9.0 metres, be APPROVED. 2. APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY GRAND OAK HOMES AND LISGOOLD DEVELOPMENTS AT THE NORTH END OF MAJOR OAKS ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 11/91 8 That Grand Oak Homes (Eastern Division) Inc.1s request for exemption from the Town severance policy, to permit the proposed eleven lots to be created by consent rather than draft plan of subdivision, on 1 ands bei ng Blocks 37 and 38, P1 an 40M-1535 and Part of Lot 20, Concessi on 2 in the Town of Pi ckeri ng, be APPROVED, subject to the condition that the owner enter into an appropriate development agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town of Pickering prior to the Town's release of LDls 269/91 to 279/91 inclusive. 3: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF HALL RENTAL FEE BY PICKERING ARTS COUNCIL FILE NUMBER - A 2110 That the normal hall rental fee for the East and West Salons and stage set-up at the Pickering Recreation Comp 1 ex be waived for the Pi ckeri ng Arts Counc il to conduct its Gala 192 Celebrations on Saturday, March 28, 1 992. 8 4. 8 5. 8 6. 8 2/92 2 IGLOO RECYCLING PROGRAM AT 1210 RADOM STREET FILE NUMBER - E 5500 Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has endorsed the Igloo Recycling Program whereby the residents of high density developments are encouraged to purchase recyc 1 i ng i gl oos in order to contribute to waste reduction; and Whereas the Council has provided an allowance of $10,000 in the 1992 Sanitation budget to assist these developments with the purchase of the igloos; and Whereas Durham Condominium Corporation #19 at 1210 Radom Street has purchased three igloos from the Region of Durham at a cost of $4,250; Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporation of the Town of Pi ckeri ng hereby authori zes the payment of $2,125 bei ng 50% of the cost of the i gl oos to Durham Condominium Corporation #19; and that thi s amount be charged to Account 2430-2398 (Sani ta ti on L COST SHARING OF STORM SEWERS WITH VALERIAN INVESTMENTS ON TWYN RIVERS DRIVE FILE NUMBER - E 1100 That the Town pay to Valerian Investments Inc. the amount of $51,089.03 toward the cost of storm sewers constructed on Twyn Rivers Drive. DEFERRED UNTIL FEBRUARY 17,1992 PROCLAMATIONS FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: 1. 2. Insurance Information Week - February 24-29,1992 Oxfam Day - February 29,1992 3. 4. Kidney Month - March, 1992 Ontario Heritage Week - February 17-23,1992 5. Cancer Month - April, 1992