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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2, 1992 - 5/92 20 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeti ng of the Pickeri ng Town Counci 1 was he1 d on Monday, March 2,1992 at 7:30 p.m.. PRESENT: 8 '.C.-, Mayor W. Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner E. Higdon R. Johnson E. Pistritto K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall B. Taylor T.J. Quinn J. Wa 11 s - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Community Services and Facilities - Treasurer/Collector (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES 8 Special Meeting of February 11,1992. Regular Meeting of February 17,1992. (II ) 1. DELEGATI eNS 2. Anna Will son, Chairperson, LACAC, requested that Heritage Permit Application #91-913 submitted by J. and C. Keffer be tabled in order for the LACAC to obtai n further input from Mr. Keffer on hi s application. Alex Robertson, 893 Modlin Road, stated that the Di 11 on Report recommended the construction of a fire hall on Finch Avenue and thi s must take precedence over the constructi on of a new arena. He further stated that the Town is incurring deficits at the recreational facilities and pointed out that a new arena will only create another deficit. ~. 3. Janice Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, stated that the taxes on her house have increased from about $2,500 in 1987 to $3,550 in 1991 which is greater than any increase she has received in her household income. She stated that staff shoul d be asked to become more efficient and also stated her opposition to the proposed arena. 8 (II) 4. 8 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 9. 10. 11. 12. 8 13. 5/92 21 DELEGATIONS - continued David Steele, 1827 Listowell Crescent, stated that the constructi on of a fi re hall on Fi nch Avenue is more important than a new arena. He indicated that the Harbourfront Ice Rink is sponsored by private industry and suggested that possibly Ontario Hydro would sponsor the construction of a new arena. Henry Vande1inde, Lot 10, Concession 8, stated that a 1 though the Town' s porti on of the tax bi 11 is small, it would allow the residents to influence the Region and school boards if the Town kept its mill rate increase to zero. Fred Beer, representi ng the Pi ckeri ng Rural Association, stated that Council should only approve a zero percent mill rate increase. The deficits that have recently been di scovered shoul d have been reported by staff earlier and it brings into question the fi nanci a 1 and management practi ces of the Town. He opposes the proposed arena and fe1 t that private industry should be encouraged to build and arena. Lou Migault, Lot 10, Concession 7, stated that the taxes on his property have doubled over the past six years. Council must realize that economic conditions are bad and that salaried people cannot escape the payment of taxes. Counc i 1 mu s t set an example of budgetary restraint. Doug Marshall, Lot 10, Concession 8, stated that his property taxes have almost doubled since 1985. He is retired and cannot afford any more tax increases. David Currie, Lot 11, Concession 9, stated that the recession and flight of capital from Ontario is serious. In setting the mill rate, Council should consider the hardships of the elderly, the unemployed and single parents and should consider the mood of the electorate which wants no tax increases. Bill Moore, 1228 Mulmur Court, stated that the Town's goal should be to achieve a zero percent tax increase. The Province, Region and school boards are expecti ng to increase taxes so the Town shou1 d gi ve its residents a break by not increasing its taxes. He stated that the operating departments of the Town could operate more efficiently. Sheron Alton, 2379 Denvale Drive, stated that she and her neighbours want a zero percent tax increase. She stated that the Town must act private industry by being more efficient. Glenda Younghusband, 1356 Bridle Path Circle, stated that Council must pass a zero percent mill rate increase. Council must set an example by being more efficient. Red Hnati uk, 827 Naroch Boul evard, stated that taxes must held at 1991 levels. All employees must be encouraged to be more efficient and aggressively search for reductions in departmental expenses. Council would be setting an example for staff and the senior levels of government if i tapproved a zero percent mill rate increase. 5/92 22 (II ) DELEGATIONS - continued 8 15. Phil Frampton, 1810 Post Drive, stated that he hopes that Council is listening to the people and approves a zero percent mill rate increase. Anne Ray, 1827 Post Drive, stated that it is an insult that the residents should have to ask for a zero percent mill rate increase and that staff should be sent a strong message to be more efficient. 14. (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #20/92 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner Tha t the report of the Executi ve Commi ttee Meeti ng of February 24,1992 be adopted. CARRIED Councillors Johnson and Pistritto declared an interest in Item #1 of the Executive Conmittee Report because they occupy property that is an alternate route for the proposed Hi ghway #407. 8 Resolution #21/92 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the fourth conceptual plan as attached to the Minutes of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting of February 4, 1992 submitted by C. Keffer affecting lands known as Lot 5 and Parts of Lots 44 and 45, Plan 21, 390 Main Street, Whiteva1e, be accepted subject to the following conditions: 1. 2. that the roof line is not higher than 25 feet; that the front of the bui 1 di ng faci ng the street be stuccoed and that horizontal siding be permitted on the two sides and back of building only; 3. 4. that the colour of the siding and stucco match; that there be a straight roof line; 5. that the keystones over the windows be removed. 8 TABLED ." 5/92 23 Resolution #22/92 8 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen 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. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Higdon, Pistritto and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Wellman and May Arthurs Councillor Johnson Resolution #23/92 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That Tender No. T-1-92 submitted by Harnden & King Construction for cold mix for maintenance in the total amount of $40.65 tonne (supply and load) and $45.43 per tonne (supply, load and deliver) be approved, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transport. CARRIED 8 Resolution #24/92 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the request of the Pickering Senior Women1s Fastpitch Team to waive the hall rental fee of the Recreation Complex Banquet Hall on Apri 1 10, 1992 in support of a dance to rai se funds to attend the 1992 World Women1s Softball Challenger Cup Tournament in Beijing, China be approved; and that the cost of this waiver of $963.00 be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Wellman No: 8 5/92 24 Resolution #25/92 8 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto Whereas the Town of Pickering Fire Department responded to a 911 emergency call with respect to a fire in a motor home on Woodview Avenue on January 29,1992; and Whereas the response time to this fire was lengthened because a train was parked at the level crossing at Woodview Avenue which required the emergency vehicles to retreat and enter Woodview Avenue from Finch Avenue; and Whereas this longer response time resulted in the complete destruction of the motor home; and Whereas there is a concern that an incident of this nature could happen again and be much more serious because there is a substantial population not only in the area of Woodview Avenue and Pinegrove Road but also in the vicinity of all level crossings in the Town of Pickering; Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Railway Safety Directorate of Transport Canada to prohibit the parking or stopping of trains at all level crossings in the Town of Pickering. CARRIED 8 (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Higdon, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 3928/92 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1887/84 (Business Licensing) to provide for an increased licence fee for markets. By-law Number 3939/92 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to adopt the 1992 estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering. By-law Number 3940/92 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation' - 1655 and 1665 Pickering Parkway - DCC #107) By-law Number 3941/92 8 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1975 Rosefie1d Road DCC #58 and 1235 Radom Street Occ #11). The following motion was considered in conjunction with By-law 3939/92: .. 5/92 25 Resolution #26/92 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That By-law 3939/92 be amended to increase the mill rate by one percent. 8 LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon, Pistritto and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Recorded Vote on By-law 3939/92: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto and Wellman Councill ors Hi gdon, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs THIRD READING Counci 11 or Brenner, seconded by Counci 11 or Johnson, moved that the report of the Commi ttee of the Whole on By-l aw Numbers 3928/92, 3939/92, 3940/92 aand 3941/92 be adopted and the sai d by-1 aws be now read a thi rd time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Third Reading of By-law 3939/92: 8 Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto and Wellman Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs (V) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3942/92 Counci 11 or Johnson, seconded by Counci 11 or Van Kempen moved for 1 eave to introduce a By-l aw of the Town of Pi ckeri ng to confi rm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 2nd day of March 1992 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 (VI) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. 8 Dated March 23rd 1992 ~¿ --.yor - : "<' . o' . '. '-- APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 24, 1992, presents i ts fourth report to Counci 1 and recommends: 1. ENDORSEMENT OF TECHNICALLY PREFERRED ROUTE FOR HIGHWAY 407 TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR FILE NUMBER - A 2310.33 8 That Town Council endorse in principle the IItechnically preferred routell for the Highway 407 Transit/Transportation Corri dor across Pi ckeri ng as i denti fi ed in May 1991 by the Mi ni stry of Transportati on through its Route P1 anni ng and Environmental Assessment Study. 2. COMMENTS TO MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS ON THE 1991 DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN FILE NUMBER - A 2240 That Town Pl anni ng Report 1/92 be recei ved by Town Counci 1 and forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs as the Town1s comments on the 1991 Durham Regional Official Plan; and that a copy of thi s report be forwarded to Regi ona 1 Council for its information. 8 3. COMMENTS ON COMMUTER RAIL STATION LOCATION STUDY TO METRO TORONTO FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Planning Report P2/92 be received by Town Council and forwarded to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto as the Town I s comments on the Metropo1 itan Toronto II Commu ter Rail Station Location Study", Final Report - March 1991. 4. TENDER T-2-92 AGGREGATES FOR ROADS AND PARKS FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender T -2-92 submi tted by Dufferi n Aggregates for Roads and Parks aggregates as outl i ned in Schedu1 e A to C1erk1s Report CL12/92 be approved. 5. GRANT FOR PICKERING ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL FILE NUMBER - C 2163 8 That a grant in the amount of $250 for the Pickering Rotary Music Festival be approved and charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). 4/92 2 6. NATIONAL EPILEPSY MONTH - March, 1992 NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK - April 5-11,1992 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 8 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: NATIONAL EPILEPSY MONTH - March, 1992 NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK - April 5-11,1992 8 8