HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 6, 1992
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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeti ng of the Pickeri ng Town Counci 1 was hel d on Monday,
April 6,1992 at 7:30 p.m.
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PRESENT:
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner -
E. Higdon
R. Johnson
E. Pi stri tto
K. Van Kempen
D. Wellman
Acting Mayor
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield
B. Taylor
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Director of Planning
- Deputy Director of Planning
ABSENT:
Mayor Arthurs - (ill)
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of March 23,1992.
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DELEGATIONS
Jim Barker, District Manager, Maple District, Ministry
of Natural Resources, and other representatives of the
Mi ni stry made a presentati on to Counci 1 wi th respect
to the Rouge-Duffi ns Corri dor. Ken Ell i ot, Forester,
spoke of the importance of forests and Gl en Hooper,
Biologist, spoke about the ecological systems that
corridors support.
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Fred Beer, representi ng the Pi ckeri ng Rura 1
Association, stated that the Ministry of Natural
Resources is weak in that i t doesn't take a strong
stand on development applications. Jim Barker
responded that the do comment on development
applications but that the Region is the final
approving authority.
Judy Bobi tt, representing the News Adverti ser, asked
if it is fair to assume that the Ministry will comment
negatively to the Region on subdivision applications
where sustainable forests are threatened. Jim Barker
responded that he is working with the Region and the
Town to discuss this matter and to supply information
to those authorities.
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DELEGATIONS - continued
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Alex Robertson, 893 Modlin Road, stated that the
Ministry should arrange a proper public meeting on the
matter of forest corridors.
Richard Ward, R. R. #2, Blackstock, asked if it is the
Ministryls intent to preserve the area between the
hydro right-of-way and the railway corridor. Jim
Barker responded that thei r intent is to make sure
there is a forest corridor and this does not mean that
development will be stopped.
Peter Landolt, representing two landowners in the
Pinegrove Avenue area, asked if there were copies of
the corridor maps available to the public. Jim Barker
responded that maps will be made available to the
public.
Don Given, representing Landford Acres Limited, stated
that he wants to see the process that the Ministry of
Natural Resources talked about in their presentation
brought into focus. Council should initiate public
discussions on this matter as soon as possible so that
decisions can be made.
Michael Kane, 1230 Radon Street, Unit 16, stated that
he owns Michael 1 s Taxi and Michael 1 s Limousi ne.
Allegations have been made that his limousine acts as
a taxi but he has made it clear that he is operating a
limousine. His car has many upgrades and is similar
to limousines operating in other municipalities. His
vehicle is insured as a limousine and he quotes his
customers on a flat rate basis. Although he may
solicit business, other limousines and taxis do this
as well. The amending by-law is directed at him
solely and if it passes, it should not prohibit a
two-way radio or cellular telephone. Michael Kane
proposed that limousines be regulated in the amount
that can be charged to customers. In 1986, he had two
plates but one was revoked and the municipality is
tryi ng to revoke more. The Town shou1 d ensure that
the ratio of taxicabs to the population is increased
or that the Clerk be directed to issue a plate to him
or that this amending by-law be grandfathered so that
it does not include him.
Ian Richards stated that Michael Kane voluntarily
turned his plates in to the Town in 1986 and left Town
for four months. If thi s by-1 aw i s not passed, then
other taxicab owners will turn their vehicles into
limousi nes.
John Warren, representing Antique Taxi, stated that he
was representing the taxicab brokers and stated that
he supports the amending by-law.
Peter Wood, Brock Road, Claremont, asked Council to
reconsider his application for rezoning on the west
side of Brock Road, south of the Pickering/Uxbridge
Town1ine, to permit the creation of two new lots. He
stated that he is wi 11 i ng to accept a severance that
would create two larger lots or the creation of one
1 arge lot.
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7.
DELEGATIONS - continued
Michael Teschner, representing Parkhi11view Estates
Limited, stated that he is satisfied with the
recommendation of the Executive Committee.
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Carl Keffer requested that Counci 1 1 i ft hi sHeri tage
Permit Application from the table. He stated that the
existing Zoning By-law permits a building height of 39
feet, the Whiteva1e Heritage Guidelines permit a
bui 1 di ng height of 28.7 feet and he is requesti ng a
building height of 28 feet in order to hide air
condi ti oni ng uni ts and sky1 i ghts. He wants to use
aluminum siding on all sides of the building because
it is cost-effective and is fire-proof. He intends to
use the narrower siding because it will blend in more
favourab1y with other heritage buildings. A person
would not recognize that the siding being used is
aluminum if they were standing more than 20 feet from
the building.
Alex Robertson, 893 Modlin Road, stated that he
supports the Notice of Motion to direct the Fire Chief
to prepare a report on response time i n the north
urban area. A previ ous Counci 1 purchased 1 and near
the intersection of Dixie Road and Finch Avenue for a
firehal1 to service the north urban area. He was told
that this land was not suitable to build on and asked
if that was true and if that is what is delaying the
construction of the firehall. People living in the
north urban area are concerned about the response time
of the emergency fire vehicles and the danger is
increasing because of development in this area. He
asked why the constructi on of thi s fi reha 11 is bei ng
del ayed if there is money in the reserve account to
fund it.
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Anna Willson, representing the Local Architectural
Conservati on Advi sory Commi ttee (LACAC), stated that
she supports the recommendation of the LACAC with
respect to the Heri tage Permi t App 1 i ca ti on submi tted
by Carl Keffer. The aspect of the building is
important and the scale of the building is
particularly important in Whiteva1e. The use of
aluminum siding on the sides of the building was a
tradeoff on the design of the windows.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #35/92 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
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That the report of the Executive Committee Meeting of March 23,
1992 be adopted with the following amendment:
Items #1 and #2 were deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
Council considered the following amendment to Item #6:
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Resolution #36/92
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Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That the site plan pertaining to development applications OPA
90-100/P and A 32/90 submitted by J.F. Coughlan be circulated to
the area residents prior to approval by the Site Plan Committee.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen
Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Wellman
Mayor Arthurs
Recorded Vote on Item #6:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto and
Wellman
Councillor Van Kempen
Mayor Arthurs
No:
Absent:
Recorded Vote on Item #8:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner,
Van Kempen and Wellman
Mayor Arthurs
Higdon,
Johnson,
Pistritto,
Absent:
Resolution #37/92
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Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That the motion regarding the Heritage Permit Application
submitted by C: Keffer which was tabled at the Council Meeting
of March 2,1992 be lifted from the table.
CARRIED
Resolution #38/92
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:
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that the roof line is not higher than 25 feet;
tha tal umi num s i di ng be permi tted on all sides of the
building;
that the colour of the siding match;
that there be a straight roof line;
that the keystones over. the windows be removed.
CARRIED
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The following amendment was considered in conjunction with the
above resolution:
Resolution #39/92
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That aluminum siding be permitted at the front of the building.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson and Van Kempen
Councillors Pistritto and Wellman
Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #40/92
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That Council petition the Ministry of Transportation for a 1992
Subsidy Allocation as fol10ws:-
Conventional Transit
Capital
439,125
Operating
720,628
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Handi-Trans
50,500
175,817
CARRIED
Resolution #41/92
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That Tender No. T-3-92 submitted by Dunford Liscio for H.V.A.C.
refurbishment at the Pickering Works Centre in the total amount
of $43,870.00 be approved.
CARRIED
Resolution #42/92
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Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Johnson.
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
hereby concurs with the appointment of Fire Chief Steven Stewart
as Fi re Co-ordi nator for the Regi ona 1 Muni ci pa 1 ity of Durham by
the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of
Durham.
CARRIED
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Resolution #43/92
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Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Whereas the Fire Station Location Study prepared by M.M. Dillon
Limited dated October, 1987 identified a response time in excess
of five minutes for much of the north urban area of the Town; and
Whereas the Fi re Chi ef and most fi re preventi on agenci es have
agreed that a response time of four minutes is the maximum
length of time to adequately respond to a fire emergency; and
Whereas the response time of the fi refi ghters and equipment to
an emergency is one of the most important criteria in the saving
of lives and property; and
Whereas much of the residential growth occurring in the Town of
Pickering is in the north urban area and includes ancillary
services such as elementary and secondary schools; and
Whereas the Study identified the need for a new fire station to
be established on or near Finch Avenue in 1989 to serve the
northern urban area of the Town;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering hereby directs the Fire Chief to report to Council on
the adequacy of the response time in the north urban area and
the rural area;
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and that copies of the Fire Station Location Study prepared by
M.M. Dillon Limited, particularly those sections dealing with
response time, be forwarded to Members of Council and any other
interested party.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto and
Van Kempen
Councillor Wellman
Mayor Arthurs
No:
Absent:
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BY-LAWS
Counci 11 or Van Kempen, seconded by Counci 11 or Hi gdon, moved for
leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering:
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By-law Number 3918/92 - Third Reading Only
Being a by-law to designate property owned by the Federal
Government in the Town of Pi ckeri ng muni ci pa lly known as north
Part Lot 19, Concession 5 (Lot 1, Plan 10) and commonly known as
The Bentley House as being of architectural and historical value
or interest.
By-law Number 3964/92
Bei ng a by-l aw to authori ze the executi on of an Agreement to
amend the Subdivi si on Agreement respect; ng the development of
Blocks 37 and 38, Plan 40M-1535, Pickering (Grand Oak Homes)
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BY-LAWS - continued
By-law Number 3965/92
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Servicing
Agreement and to authorize the acquisi~on of lands respecting
the construction of a portion of Sideline 2 Road, Concession 7,
Pickering (Karsten Contracting Limited).
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By-law Number 3966/92
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2206/86 for the licensing,
regulating and governing of taxicab drivers, owners and brokers.
By-law Number 3967/92
Being a by-law to appoint a Parking Control Officer to enforce
By-law 2359/87 (Parking).
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson and Pistritto
Councillors Van Kempen and Wellman
Mayor Arthurs
By-law Number 3968/92 - First and Second Reading Only
Being a by-law to stop up and close and authorize the sale of a
portion of Pinegrove Road.
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THIRD READING
Councillor Higdon, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, moved that
the report of the Commi ttee of the Who 1 e on By-1 aw Numbers
3964/92, 3965/92, 3966/92 and 3967/92 be adopted and the sai d
by-1 aws be now read a thi rd time and PASSED and that the Mayor
and C1 erk si gn the same and the seal of the Corporati on be
affixed thereto.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on By-law 3918/92:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto
Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman
Mayor Arthurs
Recorded Vote on By-law 3967/92:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson and Pistritto
Councillors Van Kempen and Wellman
Mayor Arthurs
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(V)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Wellman requested leave to introduce the
following motion:
Resolution #44/92
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Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the Director of Planning be directed to prepare a
report on the implications of the submission made by
the Ministry of Natural Resources on the Rouge-Duffins
Corri dor.
CARRIED
2.
Councillor Higdon requested leave to introduce the
following motion:
Resolution #45/92
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
Whereas the Town of Pickering1s Local Architectural
and Conservation Advisory Committee has recognized
that the Bentley House located at the southwest corner
of Brock Road and Highway #7 in Brougham is a building
of architectural and historical value to the Town; and
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Whereas the Bentley House is owned by the Federal
Government and the municipality is unable to designate
this house or protect its architectural and historical
interest in any other way;
NOW THEREFORE the Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the
Town of Pi ckeri ng hereby requests Publ ic Works Canada
to immediately seek a Federal heritage designation.
CARRIED
3.
Councillor Higdon requested leave to introduce the
following motion:
Resolution #46/92
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Council be authorized to purchase telephone
answering machines at a cost of $114.99 each and that
this expenditure be charged to Account 3264-2113-6181;
and that these costs be deducted accordi ngly from the
conmuni cati on I s allowance for Counci 11 ors Hi gdon and
Pistritto.
CARRIED
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 3969/92
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Counci 11 or Van Kempen, seconded by Counci 11 or Johnson 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 6th day of April, 1992
and that the same be now fi nally passed and that the Mayor and
Cl erk sign the same and tha t the Sea 1 of the Corpora ti on be
thereto affixed.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT.
The Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
Dated
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met
on March 23, 1992, presents its sixth report to Counci 1 and
recommends:
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1.
APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY
P. WOOD ON THE WEST SIDE OF
BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF THE
PICKERING/UXBRIDGE TOWNLINE
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 A 2/91
That the requested Amendment to the Ham1 et of
C1 aremont Development P1 an to redesi gnate 1 ands bei ng
Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Town of Pickering, from
Open Space to Residential - Phase I required to permit
the development of two detached residential dwellings,
be NOT APPROVED.
DEFERRED UNTIL APRIL 21,1992
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY
P. WOOD ON THE WEST SIDE OF
BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF THE
PICKERING/UXBRIDGE TOWNLINE
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 A 2/91
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That the proposed Zoning By-1 aw Amendment App1 i cati on
A 2/91, submi tted by Mr. Peter Wood, on 1 ands bei ng
Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Town of Pickering, from
Agricultural to an appropriate Residential zone, to
permit the development of two detached residential
dwellings, be NOT APPROVED.
DEFERRED UNTIL APRIL 21,1992
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PROPOSED KONTOS MEDICAL CENTRE ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD,
EAST OF ROSE BANK ROAD
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 46/89
That condition 2(c} of Council IS August 8, 1991
resolution respecting Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 46/89 (Revised), be amended by replacing
1110 metresll with 1112.8 metresll, so that the condition
of approval reads: IIThat any implementing zoning
by-l aw amendment estab1 ish a maximum bui 1 ding height
of 12.87 metres".
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4.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION BY
PARKHILLVIEW ESTATES LIMITED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF HILLVIEW DRIVE
FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-89024
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That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of
Pi ckeri ng has no obj ecti on to the amendment of
condition 16b) of the conditions of Draft Approval to
delete the requirement respecting the transfer of
Block 28, and
IIThat the Town Solicitor be requested to make
appropriate amendments to the Subdivision Agreement to
i nc1 ude the transfer of Block 28 to Lot 152, P1 an
M-1017 within five years, and if that is not
accomplished that the Town review the matter again at
that time and further that an appropriate mai ntenance
easement be provided to Block 28 until such time as it
is transferred to an abutting 10t.1I
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DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION BY
PARKHILLVIEW ESTATES LIMITED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF HILLVIEW DRIVE
FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-89024
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That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of
Pi ckeri ng has no obj ecti on to red1 i ni ng Lots 1 -4 to
create a total of five lots, each having no less than
18.0 metres of frontage and to amend condi ti on 1} of
the conditions of Draft Approval to reflect this
change; and
That the Town Solicitor be requested to make
appropriate amendments to the Subdivision Agreement to
reflect the addition of one Lot to the draft Plan.
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY
J.F. COUGHLAN ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF BROCK ROAD AND FINCH
AVENUE
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 32/90
That the request of Mr. J.F. Coughlan to amend the
si te desi gn concept endorsed by Counci 1 on August 7,
1991 respecting development applications OPA 909-100-P
and A 32/90, to allow vehicular access from Royal Road
to the residential apartment building proposed
adjacent to Finch Avenue, be APPROVED.
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ROUGE VALLEY PARK PLANNING PROJECT
"pHASE TWO REPORT; CONCEPT ALTERNATIVESII
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
That Town Council receive Report #3 of the
Interdepartmental Development Team regarding the
IIPhase Two Report Concept A1ternativesll prepared on
behalf of the Rouge Valley Park Advisory Committee; and
That Town Council endorse the comments contained
within Report #3 of the Interdepartmental Development
Team; and
That the Town C1 erk be requested to forward a copy of
Report #3 of the Interdepartmental Development Team to
the Rouge Valley Park Advisory Committee and the
Ministry of Natural Resources as the Town's comment on
the Advi sory Commi ttee I s II Pha se Two Report; Concept
Alternativesll.
PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT
ON WETLANDS
FILE NUMBER - B 1000.01
That Town Council receive Planning Report No. 3/92 and
forward it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
the Ministry of Natural Resources as the Town's
comments on the proposed Provi nci a 1 Pol icy Statement
on Wetlands.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF HALL RENTAL
FEE BY THE BAY RIDGES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
FILE NUMBER - F 2600
That the normal rental fee for use of the Pi ekeri ng
Recreation Complex concrete floor surface at the
Recreation Complex on April 25, 1992 for an annual
fund rai si ng dance sponsored by the Bay Ridges Hockey
Tournament be waived in support of the Chi1drenls Wish
Foundation;
and that the associated fee for this event be charged
to Council Grant GL 2195.
COST SHARING OF STORM SEWERS ON
TWYN RIVERS DRIVE WITH
VALERIAN INVESTMENTS INC.
FILE NUMBER - E 1100
That the Town pay to Valerian Investments Inc. the
amount of $40,173.73 toward the cost of storm sewers
constructed on Twyn Rivers Drive.
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1992 SUPPLEMENTARY ROADS SUBSIDY
FILE NUMBER - C 2440
That the Mi ni stry of Transportati on be peti ti oned for
a Supplementary Roads Subsidy pursuant to the
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act.
ADDITIONAL 1991 TRANSIT
SUBSIDY ALLOCATION
FILE NUMBER - C 2440
That the Council of the Town of Pickering petition the
Ministry of Transportation for an additional 1991
Subsidy allocation as follows:
Capital
Operating
Conventional Transit
$10,579.67
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
RE IIOPEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTII
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.26
That Clerk IS Report CL 19/92 regarding the Open Local
Government Proposal of the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs be received;
and that this Report be forwarded to the Ministry as
the conments of the Counci 1 of the Town of Pi ckeri ng
with respect to the Open Local Government Proposal.
NATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY WEEK
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authori zed to proc1 aim the week
of March 22 - 29, 1992 as IINationa1 Physiotherapy
Weekll.