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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 4, 1991 2/91 5 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, February 4,1991 at 7:30 p.m. 8 PRESENT: Mayor W. Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson K. Van Kempen (until 8:33 p.m.) ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall B. Taylor K. McKay N. Carroll - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Deputy Cl erk - Director of Planning ABSENT: Councillor Mitchell - (on vacation) Councillor Morgan - (ill) 8 (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of January 21,1991. (II ) 1. DELEGATIONS Doug Hi 11, 2288 Chapman Court, expressed hi s concern to Council regarding the Town initiated rezoning to permit 1.8 by 3 metre rear yard decks on Middleton Street. 2. Joanne Sacca, 1664 Middleton Street, requested that 2.5 x 6 metre rear yard decks be penni tted in Town initiated rezoning application A23/90. (III) RESOLUTIONS - Resolution #2/91 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 28, 1991 be adopted with the following amendment: The following motions were considered with respect to Item #4: 2/91 6 Resolution #3/91 8 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Town Rezoning Application A23/90 be amended to delete IIrear lot decks measuring 1.8 metres by 3.0 metresll and substituting IIrear lot decks measuring 2.5 metres by 6.0 metresll. CARRIED Resolution #4/91 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Town Rezoning Application A23/90 be amended to require that rear lot decks be not more than two feet from ground level. LOST Recorded Vote Yes: No: Councillor Dickerson Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Mitchell and Morgan Absent: Recorded Vote on Item #4 as amended 8 Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Van Kempen Councillor Johnson and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Mitchell and Morgan Recorded Vote on Executive Conmittee Report Excluding Item #4: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Mitchell and Morgan Absent: Resolution #5/91 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That the Council of the Town of Pickering petition the Minister of Transportation for subsidy under the provisions of the Public Transportati on and Hi ghway Improvement Act on expendi tures made during the year 1990 in the amount of $4,627,849.93. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS 8 By-law Number 3640/91 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering Di stri ct Pl ann; ng Area, Regi on of Durham in Part of Lot 20 and Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, in the Town of Pickering. (A 18/90; 18T-88077(R)) 2/91 7 By-law Number 3641/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 778178 go regulate the construction of driveway entrances upon highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Pickering. 8 By-law Number 3642/91 Being a by-law to name that part of Lot 30, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Part 6, Plan 40R-13006 (Laurier Crescent) By-law Number 3643/91 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 160 and 161, Plan 40M-1242, Pi ckeri ng, and that part of Lot 30, Concessi on 1, Pi ckeri ng, designated as Part 6, Plan 40R-13006, as public highway (Laurier Crescent). By-law Number 3644/91 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 30, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-13006, as public highway (Rosebank Road). By-law Number 3645/91 8 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 30, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-113l7, as public highway (Rosebank Road). By-law Number 3646/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of storm sewer easement from Bramalea Limited to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering over Part Lots 2, 3, 10 and 11, Plan 40M-165l, Pickering (Parts 1-4, Plan 40R-13424) By-law Number 3647/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of storm sewer easement from Varick Lee Shand to The Corporation of the Town of Picker; ng over Part Lot 63, Pl an 40M-15l5, Picker; ng (Part 2, Plan 40R-13237) By-law Number 3648/91 Bei ng a by-1 aw to fi x the sa 1 ari es of the Conmi ss i oners of the Pickering Hydro-Electric Conmission for the period conmencing December 1,1990 and expiring on November 30,1991. Resolution #6/91 8 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That By-1 aw 3648/91 be amended to provi de for a 5% increase in honorari ums to the Chai rman and Conmi ssi oners of the Pi ckeri ng Hydro-Electric Power Conmission. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Johnson and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Mitchell and Morgan 2/91 8 Recorded Vote on By-law 3648/91 Yes: No: Absent: 8 Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Johnson and Van Kempen Councillors Mitchell and Morgan THIRD READING Counci 11 or Brenner, seconded by Counci 11 or Johnson moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-1 aw Numbers 3640/91, 3641/91, 3642/91, 3643/91, 3644/91, 3645/91, 3646/91, 3647/91 and 3648/91 be adopted and the said by-laws 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 Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Third Reading Excluding By-law 3648/91 Yes: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Mitchell and Morgan Recorded Vote on Third Reading of By-law 3648/91 Yes: No: Absent: 8 (V) Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Johnson and Van Kempen Councillors Mitchell and Morgan CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3649/91 Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved for leave 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 4th day of February, 1991 as of 8:30 p.m. and that the same be now read a first, second and third time 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. Recorded Vote: CARRIED Yes: Absent: 8 (VI) 1. 2. Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Mitchell and Morgan OTHER BUSINESS Counci 11 or Johnson stated that vol unteers and canvassers are needed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Councillor Van Kempen stated that the Metropolitan Toronto and Regi on and Conservati on Authori ty wi 11 hol d an Open House on February 13, 1991 to reveal the Reconmended Park Plan for Frenchman1s Bay. 2/91 9 4. Councillor Van Kempen stated that the Town of Pickering has recei ved a challenge from the Town of Aj ax in the Bi g Brothers Bowl For Millions. Councillor Brenner conmented on Councillor Van Kempen1s excessive expenditures for mailings and reported that many letters addressed to Ward 2 residents regarding the Frenchman's Bay Park Plan were delivered to residents in Ward 1. 3. 8 5. Councillor Brenner stated that he was contacted by a local business person who alleged that Councillor Van Kempen was pressuring staff to lay a charge for a contravention of the Ontario Building Code. The following motion was considered: Resolution #7/91 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson That leave be granted to introduce the following motion: WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Pi ckeri ng has endorsed the creati on of the Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development; and WHEREAS in 1990 Council supported the process for the beginning of a strategic development plan in order to promote greater economic development for Pickering; and 8 WHEREAS i n putt; ng together the team for creati on of thi s mandate, Councillor Van Kempen was appointed to this conmittee and later selected as Chairman; and WHEREAS the task of the Conmittee and its Chairman is to co-ordinate and encourage the growth and development of local and new business in the Town of Pickering; and WHEREAS the Chairman by virtue of his elected position as a Counci 11 or wi thi n the Town of Pi ckeri ng may have mi sused his power by requesting minor infraction charges to be brought against local businessmen; and WHEREAS at no time did the aforementioned Councillor consult wi th the Mayor and Counci 1 pri or to engagi ng Town staff to initiate such action; and WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Pickering views Councillor Van Kempen1s actions to be at odds with the mandate and behaviour required of the Chairman for this conmittee; BE IT NOW RESOLVED, that the Council of the Town of Pickering requests Councillor Van Kempen to relinquish his position on the Task Force on Economic Development; and 8 FURTHER that failure of receipt of said notice to the Mayor and copied to the Clerk within 14 days, shall be deemed as an acti on of contempt towards Counci 1 resul t; ng in an act of censure now bei ng imposed by thi s acti on and that the Counci 1 then di rects the Mayor to make such removal and appoint a new Chair as replacement. CARRIED 2/91 10 Resolution #8/91 8 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Resolution #7/91 be amended to include after lIact of censurell the phrase IIby removal from the Council Chamber for the balance of that evening's proceedingsll. CARRIED Recorded Vote Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Johnson No: Mayor Arthurs Absent: Councillors Mitchell, Morgan and Van Kempen Resolution #9/91 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Pickering has endorsed the creation of the Mayor1s Task Force on Economic Development; and WHEREAS in 1990 Council supported the process for the beginning of a strategic development plan in order to promote greater economic development for Pickering; and 8 WHEREAS in putti ng together the team for creation of thi s mandate, Councillor Van Kempen was appointed to this conmittee and later selected as Chairman; and WHEREAS the task of the Conm;ttee and its Chairman is to co-ordi nate and encourage the growth and development of local and new business in the Town of Pickering; and WHEREAS the Chairman by virtue of his elected position as a Councillor within the Town of Pickering may have misused his power by requesting minor infraction charges to be brought against local businessmen; and WHEREAS at no time did the aforementi oned Councillor consul t wi th the Mayor and Counc; 1 pr; or to engagi ng Town staff to initiate such action; and WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Pickering views Counci 11 or Van Kempen's acti ons to be at odds wi th the mandate and behavi our requi red of the Chai rman for thi s conmi ttee; BE IT NOW RESOLVED, that the Council of the Town of Pickering requests Councillor Van Kempen to relinquish his position on the Task Force on Economic Development; and 8 FURTHER that failure of receipt of said notice to the Mayor and copi ed to the C1 erk wi th; n 14 days, shall be deemed as an acti on of contempt towards Council resul ti ng in an act of censure by removal from the Council Chambers for the ba 1 ance of that eveni ng I s proceed; ngs now bei ng imposed by this action and that the Council then directs the Mayor to make such removal and appoint a new Chair as replacement. CARRIED 2/91 11 (V) 6. OTHER BUSINESS - continued Counci 11 or Dickerson conmented on the necessi ty of Counci 11 or Van Kempen I s 1 etter to residents regardi ng the MTRCA Open House and the following motion was considered: Resolution #10/91 8 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Councillor Van Kempen's Conmunications Budget frozen unless prior authorization is given by Council. be CARRIED Recorded Vote 7. Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Johnson No: Mayor Arthurs Absent: Councillors Mitchell, Morgan and Van Kempen Councillor Dickerson requested that the following motion be considered: Resolution #11/91 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Director of Community Services and Facilities be di rected to ensure that the 1991 Canada Day Fi re Works Display be a number one priority event to be expended from the Special Occasion Budget #2712-2394. 8 CARRIED Recorded Vote Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Johnson No: Mayor Arthurs Absent: Councillors Mitchell, Morgan and Van Kempen 8. A Personnel meeting. matter was discussed prior to the regular (VII ) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3650/91 8 Councill or Brenner, seconded by Councill or Dickerson moved for 1 eave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 4th day of February, 1991 and that the same be now read a first, second and third time 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 2/91 12 (VII ) ADJ OURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:00 p.m. 8 Dated February 18th 1991 M~r1"~ :--- -- --: - . - ~~'.'. Clerk 8 8 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executi ve Commi ttee of the Town of Pi ckeri ng hav; ng met on January 28, 1991, presents its second report to Counci 1 and reconrnends: 1. APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT BY ZORKY HOLDINGS LTD. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PICKERING PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 11/90 e That Town Council reconmend to Regional Council that Offi c; a 1 P1 an Amendment App 1 ; ca ti on 90-002/P, submi tted by Zorky Holdings Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, to permit the establishment of a six-storey office conmercial building with a gross floor area of approximately 3,345 square metres be APPROVED wi thi n the context of an amendment to the Pickering District Plan (Town Centre Conmunity Plan) to permit 1I0ffice Commercial II development on the lands, as set out in Appendix No. I to Reconmendation Report No. 1/91. 2. APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT BY ZORKY HOLDINGS LTD. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PICKERING PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 11/90 8 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/90, submitted by Zorky Holdings Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, to permit the establishment of a six-storey office conmercia1 building with a gross floor area of approximately 3,345 square metres be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That Town Council APPROVE Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/90 subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to forwarding of an implementing zoning by-law to Council: (a) Offi ci a 1 P1 an Amendment Appli cati on 90-002/P be approved by Regional Council; (b) The owner obtai n Si te P1 an Approva 1 i n principle from the Town, which shall include, but not be limited to, the review and approval of a site plan, architectural elevations, landscape plan and grading plan, in accordance with the Town1s Site Plan Approval procedures; -- (c) The owner enter into an appropriate site plan/development agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town. The agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the fo 11 owi ng: (n The submission and approval of plans and drawings including, but not limited to, a site plan, architectural elevation drawings, landscape plan and grading plan; 2/91 2 2. 1. c) (ii) The inclusion of the approved plans and drawings as part of the agreement; (iii) The provision of appropriate boulevard treatment along Pickering Parkway to the satisfaction of the Town; and e (d) The owner satisfy the Region of Durham Works Department wi th respect to the granti ng of additional lands to widen the existing sani tary easement at the rear of the property from 3 metres to 9 metres. That the implementing zoning by-law establish various zoning provisions, including: 2. (a) A total building floor area of approximately 3,345 square metres; (b) A building six-storeys; height of approximately (c) Approximately 100 parking spaces to be provided on site, of which approximately 95 spaces shall be provided underground; and (d) Office-support retail uses shall permitted only on the ground floor. be 3. APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT BY ZORKY HOLDINGS LTD. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PICKERING PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 11/90 8 That should the Ministry of Municipal Affairs approve an amendment to the Pickering District Plan (Town Centre Conmuni ty P1 an) that wou1 d penni t 1I0ffice Conmercia111 development on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Town Council directs staff to prepare appropriate technical amendments to the Town Centre Conmunity - Main Central Area South Development Plan. 4. TOWN INITIATED REZONING TO PERMIT REAR YARD DECKS ON MIDDLETON STREET FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 23/90 - That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/90 initiated by the Town, on behalf of the following 1 andowners to amend the zoni ng of the 1 ands to perm; t the establishment of rear lot decks measuring 2.5 metres by 6.0 metres be APPROVED; and that staff prepare an appropri ate amendment to the Zon; ng By-1 aw for Council IS consideration: 1648 Middleton Street (Roll 1650 Middleton Street (Roll 1660 Middleton Street (Roll 1664 Middleton Street (Roll 1672 Middleton Street (Roll #016-247 -83) , #016-247 -82), #016-247 -77), #016-247-75), #016-247 -71 ) , Lot 7, Plan 40M-1511 Lot 7, Plan 40M-1511 N. Part Lot 10, Plan 40M-1511 N. Part Lot 11, Plan 40M-1511 N. Part Lot 13, Plan 40M-1511 AS AMENDED 5. e 6. 7. - 8 2/91 3 OVEREXPENDITURE IN ACCOUNT FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT - PURCHASED SERVICES FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That an overexpenditure of up to $250,000 in 1990 Account 2126-2392 (General Government - Purchased Services) be approved. RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR OPPOSING P1 LANDFILL SITE FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 That the Conmunity Facilities Development Reserve Fund make a contribution of $140,000 to the General Fund to parti ally cover the Town I s costs of opposi ng the P1 Landfi 11 Si te; and that any recovery of those costs in 1991 be reimbursed to the Conmunity Facilities Development Reserve Fund. CANCER MONTH FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authori zed to proc1 aim Apr; 1 as Cancer Month in the Town of Pickering.