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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 3, 1991 10/91 54 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, June 3,1991 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: 8 Mayor W. Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Mitchell K. Van Kempen ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall B. Taylor K. McKay C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Deputy C1 erk - Town Solicitor (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES 8 Regular meeting of May 21,1991. (II ) DELEGATIONS The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Appointment to the Ward 3 Regional Council Seat: 1. Enrico Pistritto stated that the appointment should be made to a person who has i ndi ca ted i nteres tin the position and concern for the community. In the 1988 Municipal Election, he received 47% of the vote and he requested Council's support for the opportunity to serve the residents of Ward 3. 2. Don Given, Whiteva1e, stated that it would be fair to elevate the Local Councillor to Regional Councillor and that this process would be above reproach. Ian McCully, resident in Ward 3, requested that Enrico Pistritto or George Martin be nominated and they have seriously indicated an interest for public office. 3. 4. Lloyd Thomas, Whiteva1e, stated that George Martin and Rod Mason have earned the respect of the community and they should be considered for the position of Regional Counci 11 or. . 5. Nicholas Hedley, 1557 Geta Circle, spoke in support of Enrico Pistritto being appointed as Regional Councillor. He stated Mr. Pistritto is enthusiastic, community-minded and honest and requested Council's support to appoint him. (II ) 10/91 55 DELEGATIONS - continued 6. 8 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 8 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. e 20. Mari 0 Deo spoke recommended that Enri co Pi stri tto be appointed as Regional Councillor. He stated that he is a person with sound principles, is honest and considers all opinions. Dr. Ronald Bu1 man endorsed the appoi ntment of Enri co Pistritto as Regional Councillor. He stated he is thoughtful, energeti c, honest and unimpai red in hi s actions. Randy Moyle, Cherrywood, stated that Enrico Pistritto received 47% of the vote in 1988 and this high voter support indicates community support. Richard Rondeau, 3300 Greenburn Place, felt that the Regi ona 1 Counci 11 or appo; ntment shou1 d be made from within and that Enrico Pistritto should be appointed as Local Councillor. Mike Tillaart, stated Enrico Pistritto is honest and aggress i ve and supported him for the appoi ntment as Regional Councillor. Karsten Smith, Claremont, spoke in support of Rick Johnson as Regional Councillor. He stated Rick's experience will be appreciated. Ri ck Card, spoke in Regional Councillor. Tom Davi s, Mount Zi on, stated Ri ck Johnson has shown good effort in hi s representati on and supported hi s appointment as Regional Councillor. support of Rick Johnson as Doug Plitz on behalf of himself and Bill Jordan, Balsam, stated that Rick Johnson should advance to the Regional Council seat and that Enrico Pistritto should have first right to the Local position. A resident on behalf of Steve Wideman, Claremont, submitted a letter in support of Rick Johnson. Gail Smith, Al tona, spoke in support of Rick Johnson assuming the duties and responsibilities as Regional Counci 11 or. Les Fisher, on behalf of A1f Gunn, Clark's Hollow, submitted a letter in support of Rick Johnson. A resident on behalf of A1 Winger, Rosefield Road, submitted a letter stating that Rick Johnson is worthy of the appointment as Regional Councillor and asked for Council's support. Jerry Whalen, Rosefield Road, spoke in support of Rick Johnson being appointed as Regional Councillor. Bill Baker, Brougham, stated that Rick Johnson has helped him promptly in the past and supports his appointment as Regional Councillor. (II ) 10/91 56 DELEGATIONS - continued 21. 8 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 8 27. 28. 29. 30. 8 Jerry Lodge, Southvi ew Avenue, stated he has recei ved assistance from Rick Johnson, that he responds to community needs, makes fair judgements and support his appointment as Regional Councillor. Tom Kerr, 1739 Silverthorn Square, supported Rick Johnson being appointed as Regional Councillor. Curri Stori, Claremont, spoke in support of Rick Johnson being appointed as Regional Councillor. He stated he is responsible and reliable, involved in the community and that he shoul d be given the opportunity to represent the residents of Ward 3. Murray Stroud spoke in support of Ri ck Johnson bei ng appoi nted as Regi ona 1 Counci 11 or. He stated Counci 1 must keep the best interests for the municipality in mind and look for a person with past knowledge. Fred Beer stated the Pickering Rural support of George Martin or Rod Mason. Les Fi sher stated that the natural order woul d be for Rick Johnson to be appointed as Regional Councillor. He recommended that a pol icy be establ i shed for the future. Association's Rick Marshall, Claremont, stated the appointment shoul d be made from wi th the present Counci 1 and that he supports Ri ck Johnson to take on the responsi bi 1 i ty of Regional Councillor. Henry Kahn spoke in support of appointing Rick Johnson at Regional Councillor and Enrico Pistritto as Local Councillor. John Dawson, on behalf of Brama1ea Ltd., addressed Council with respect to Bramalea's draft plan of subdivision at Pine Grove Avenue. He requested that the matter be deferred for two weeks in order that a meeting could be held with Members of Council. See Items #2 & #3 of the Executive Committee Report Richard Ward, R.R. #2, Blackstock, addressed Council with respect to his rezoning application at Finch Avenue and Rosebank Road. He stated that the application conforms with the Official Plan and that the Fuel Safety Division will have no objection to his application subject to site plan conditions. See Item #1 of the Executive Committee Report (III) 10/91 57 APPOINTMENT TO WARD 3 REGIONAL COUNCIL SEAT 8 8 - a) i) Nominations for Appointment Councillor Van Kempen nominated George Martin who consented to the nomination in writing. ii) Councillor Dickerson nominated Rick Johnson who consented to the nomination verbally. iii) Councillor Brenner nominated Enrico Pistritto who consented to the nomination verbally. b) Motion to Close Nominations Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That nominations for persons to fill the vacancy in the Ward 3 Regional Councillor seat be closed. c) Carried Speech of Support by Nominator Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Van Kempen each gave a speech for ten minutes of support for the candidate they nominated. d) Voting on Nominees Mayor Arthurs called the vote on the nominees as foll ows: Mayor Arthurs Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Mitchell Councillor Van Kempen - George Martin - Enrico Pistritto - Rick Johnson - Rick Johnson - George Martin - George Martin Inasmuch as a majority was not received for any candidate, Enrico Pistritto was deleted and a second vote was called as follows: Mayor Arthurs Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor Johnson Councillor Mitchell Councillor Van Kempen - George Martin - George Martin - Rick Johnson - Rick Johnson - George Martin - George Martin 10/91 58 Resolution '53/91 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That By-law 3719/91 to appoint George Martin to the Ward 3 Regional Seat be read a first, second and third time and passed. 8 CARRIED Recorded Vote Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Mitchell, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillor Dickerson (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #53(a)/91 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 27,1991 be adopted with the following amendment: Resolution #54/91 8 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item #2 of the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 27, 1991 be tabled. LOST Resolution '55/91 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Item #2 of the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 27,1991 be deferred to June 17,1991. LOST Recorded Vote on Item #2 Yes: No: Councillors Mitchell, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Johnson Resolution #56/91 ,- Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That Reso1 uti on #54/91 to tab1 e Item #2 of the Report of the Executive Conmittee dated May 27, 1991 be reconsidered on June 17, 1991. CARRIED 10/91 59 Resolution #56(a)/91 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That the confidential report of the Town Manager dated May 22, 1991 with respect to a Memorandum of Agreement with CUPE 129 be approved. 8 CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Mitchell, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #57/91 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Whereas Town of Pickering By-law 2359/87 provides that no vehicle shall park on any street for a period of longer than three hours unless there is a total parking prohibition on that street; and Whereas many residents have visitors that stay at their houses longer than three hours but whose vehicles do not inhibit the flow of traffic; and Whereas many residents do not have adequate off-street parking facilities and are required to park their vehicles on the road without inhibiting the flow of traffic; 8 Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the Town of Pi ckeri ng hereby directs that the Parking Control Officers work no later than 9:00 p.m. and no earlier than 7:00 a.m. on any day for the enforcement of the Parking By-law. Deferred to June 17,1991 Resolution 158/91 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson Whereas the people of Pickering along with other communities across Ontario have expressed frustration pertaining to the present high levels of taxation; and Whereas questions have been raised on issues of equity, fairness and social impact as it relates to the existing assessment process as well as the high costs associated with taxation; and Whereas the Government of Ontario has established a Fair Tax Commission with a mandate for tax reform through the completion of two major objectives: 8 1. To provi de the government through the Treasurer wi th advi ce on how to design and implement a more equitable tax system in Ontari 0, 2. To engage a broad cross section of people in the inquiry process Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the Town of Pi ckeri ng hereby requests that the Fai r Tax Conmi ssi on in consul tati on with the Pickering Taxation Task Force Committee develop a working group in the Pickering area whose terms of reference will include but not be limited to those items as it appears on Appendix 1 attached hereto. Deferred to June 17,1991 10/91 60 (V) BY-LAWS Counci 11 or Brenner, seconded by Counci 11 or Mi tche 11 moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: 8 By-law Number 3719/91 Bei ng a by-l aw to appoi nt George Marti n to the Ward 3 Regi ona 1 Council Seat. By-law Number 3720/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement, to authorize the acquisition of certain lands and to authorize the execution of related documentation, all respecting the development of part of Lot 27, Concession 2, Pickering (Cougs Investments Ltd; 18T-89054) By-law Number 3721/91 Bei ng a by-l aw to assume Port1 and Court, Pl an 40M-1352, Pickering, for public use as public highway under the jurisdiction of the Town. By-law Number 3722/91 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1352, Pickering. By-law Number 3723/91 8 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1352, Pickering. By-law Number 3724/91 Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-laws 2115.85, 2125.86 and 2158/86 respecting Lots 1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20,21,24,28,30 and 33, Plan 40M-1352, Pickering. By-law Number 3725/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property. (Portland Court) By-law Number 3726/91 Bei ng a by-l aw to amend By-l aw 1473/82 respecti ng reduced load periods on Portland Court. By-law Number 3727/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement on Portland Court. 8 By-law Number 3728/91 Being a by-law to assume Dahlia Crescent and Maitland Drive, Plan 40M-1392, Pickering, for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of the Town. 10/91 61 (V) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3729/91 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1392, Pickering. 8 By-law Number 3730/91 Bei ng a by-l aw to authori ze the executi on of a Release and Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1392, Pi ckeri ng. By-law Number 3731/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property (Maitland Drive). By-law Number 3732/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement on Maitland Drive. By-law Number 3733/91 Bei ng a by-l aw to authori ze the executi on of a Transfer of a storm sewer easement to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering in Plan 40M-1649, Pickering. By-law Number 3734/91 8 Bei ng a by-l aw to authori ze the executi on of a Transfer of a storm sewer easement from Nugget Construction Co. Limited to The Corporati on of the Town of Pi ckeri ng over that part of Lot 7, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 2, Plan 40R-12958. By-law Number 3735/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer from The Corpora ti on of the Town of Pi ckeri ng to Antoni 0 and Francesco Cavallo of that part of Block 77, Plan 40M-1500, Pickering, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-12778. By-law Number 3736/91 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 1 Pickering, from part lot control. and 2, Plan 40M-1599, By-law Number 3737/91 Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 2105/85 respecting Block H-l, Plan M-1059, Pickering, Lot 9, Plan 40M-132l, Pickering and Lot 3, Plan 40M-1323, Pickering. THIRD READING 8 Counci 11 or Brenner, seconded by Counci 11 or M; tche 11 moved that the report of the Conmi ttee of the Whole on By-1 aws Number 3719/91, 3720/91, 3721/91, 3722/91, 3723/91, 3724/91, 3725/91, 3726/91, 3727/91, 3728/91, 3729/91, 3730/91, 3731/91, 3732/91, 3733/91, 3734/91, 3735/91, 3736/91 and 3737/91 be adopted and the said by-law 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 10/91 62 (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3738/91 8 Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Mitchell 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 3rd day of June, 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 si gn the same and that the Seal of the Corporati on be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ~r.~~ Mayor - ..- Dated June 17th 1991 8 , . . - ------- . APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Conmittee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 27,1991, presents its tenth report to Council and recommends: 1. 8 2. 8 8 REZONING APPLICATION A3l/88 SUBMITTED BY 571661 ONTARIO LTD. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FINCH AVENUE, EAST OF ROSEBANK ROAD FILEL NUMBER - B 2310 - A 31/88 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 31/88, submitted by 571661 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 30, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, to change the zoning of the property to permit the establishment of an automobile service station and related uses, be REFUSED. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION l8T-8l038(R) AND REZONING APPLICATION AllO/81(R) SUBMITTED BY BRAMALEA LTD. AT THE REAR PROPERTY LINES FRONTING PINE GROVE AVENUE FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - l8T-8l038(Revised) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 110/8l(R) That Town Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft Plan of Subdivision l8T-8l038 (Revised), submitted by Bramalea Limited on Lands being Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED subject to the following conditions: 1. That thi s reconmendati on apply to the pl an prepared by Allan E. Brass Associates Inc. and Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., dated September 4, 1981 and revised August, 1989, as revised in red and bearing the Town's recommendation stamp. 2. That the release of the draft plan of subdivision be withhe1 d by the Regi on of Durham unti 1 such time as the Region of Durham Planning Department is satisfied that the students generated by this draft plan requiring acconmodation within a separate school may be accommodated at an existing separate school within the Town of Pickering. 3. That the owner enter into a subdivision agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town. 4. That the subdivision agreement referred to in Condition No.3 contain a provision which prohibits the issuance of any bui 1 di ng permits until such time as an appropriate road access becomes available to the subject 1 ands through the development of Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-81037 to the south, to the satisfaction of the Town. 5. That prior to the final registration of this plan, the owner; 2. 8 8 -- 10/91 2 5. (a) satisfy the Director of Public Works respecting storm water management faci1 ities and respecti ng approval of a detail ed soi 1 s analysis report; (b) submi t a Draft 40M-Pl an to be approved by the Town Planning Department; submit a detailed tree inventory and analysis, and a detailed tree preservation/transplanting programme in conjunction with a preliminary grading plan to the satisfaction of the Town (c) (d) agree that no trees be removed until such time as a tree preservation program has been approved by the Town except as authorized by the Di rector of Conmuni ty Servi ces and Facilities; and (e) 6. satisfy the Town respecting an appropriate contribution to the cost of installing automatic traffic control gates at the Woodview Drive level crossing of the Canadian National Railway. That the owner convey to the Town: (a) (b) Block 118 on the Counci 1 for parkland purposes; the 0.3 metre reserve shown as Block 119 on the Council Recommended Plan; and Recommended Plan (c) any other easements as required. 7. That the owner satisfy the Director of Community Servi ces and Facil i ti es with respect to gradi ng, seeding/sodding, and the installation of underground services in the park (Block 118). Tha t the owner agree to dedi ca te a 11 road allowances wi th proper corner roundi ngs to the Town. 8. 9. That the streets within the draft plan be named to the satisfaction of the Town. 10. That the owner construct a temporary turning circle at the temporary northern terminus of Street B to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 11. Tha t the owner sa tis fy the Town wi th res pec t to the construction of Taylor Street from Pine Grove Avenue to the subject property to full urban standards 12. That the owner make satisfactory arrangements regardi ng the provi s i on of all servi ces requi red by the Town. 2. 8 3. 8 4. 5. 6. 8 10/91 3 13. That the owner make satisfactory arrangements with the appropriate authorities regarding the provision of underground wiring, street lighting, cable television and other similar services. 14. That the owner submit for approval by the Town, site plans and streetscape elevations showing the location and relationship of all buildings prior to the issuance of any building permits. 15. That the owner make satisfactory arrangements with the Town regarding the removal, demolition, or retention of all structures on the subject property. LOST DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-81038(R) AND REZONING APPLICATION Al10/81(R) SUBMITTED BY BRAMALEA LTD. AT THE REAR PROPERTY LINES FRONTING PINE GROVE AVENUE FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-81038(Revised) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 110/8l(R) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 110/81 (Revised) submitted by Brama1ea Limited on lands being Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, Town of Pi ckeri ng, be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE to implement development as proposed by Draft Pl an of Subdi vi s ion l8T -81038 (Revised). RETAINING WALL AT CREEKVIEW CIRCLE AND DOWNLAND DRIVE FILE NUMBER - E 1000 That the request of owners at 544 Creekview Circle and 569 Down1and Drive for the Town to repair the deteriorated landscaping retaining wall on their mutual property boundary be refused. 1991 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT REPORT FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the 1991 Equalized Assessment Report for the Region of Durham be accepted. TENDER T-7-9l FOR SUMMER TRANSPORTATION FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender T-7-9l submitted by Trentway-Wager Inc. for the provision of transportation service for children utilizing summer programs designed by the Department of Community Services and Facilities in the amount of $35,393.46 be approved. 7. 8 8. 9. 8 10. e 10/91 4 COOPERATIVE TENDER WD25-9l FOR CALCIUM CHLORIDE FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Cooperati ve Tender WD25-9l submi tted by Canadi an Protective Products for the supply and delivery of calcium chloride in the amount of $380.94 per tonne; and Cooperati ve Tender WD25-91 submi tted by Mi 11 er Pavi ng Ltd. for the supply, delivery and application of liquid calcium chloride in the amount of $0.1551 per litre be approved. 1991 GENERAL INSURANCE REPORT FILE NUMBER - A 1100 That the 1991 General Insurance Report of Frank Cowan Company Limi ted dated Apri 1 29, 1991 be adopted and the 1991 Insurance Renewal Premium of $266,341 be approved as revised in Town Clerk's Report CL 45/91. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK June 16-22, 1991 EXPENDITURES FOR FIRE PREVENTION OFFICE FILE NUMBER - F 2420 That a maximum amount of $4,000 be allocated for vari ous offi ce equi pment for the new Fi re Preventi on Office.