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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 15, 1996 i e COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, January 15, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M Brenner R. Johnson E. Pistritto D.Ryan S. Senis ALSO PRESENT: . C.M.T. Sheffield B. Taylor N. Carro!! D. Kearns - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director ofP!anning - Co-ordinator of Council Services ill ADOP'. ION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of December 4, 1995 Special Council of December 4, 1995. Special Council of December II, I99'i Special Council Meeting of December 22, 1995. an DELEGATIONS l. The following persons will address Council with respect to the Dunbmon Neighbourhood Development and Design Study: a) David Brand, representing Keleck Investments advised that their Planning Consultant was unable to attend the meeting but that he was there to answer any questions. He stated that they were pleased with the deferral and looking forward to the meeting when scheduled. . b) Jim Rciminger, representing Dare-Dale Developments advised that the time peri~ Ill!otted would be beneficial to all concerned including the residents. . . . 2 on DELEGATIONS c) Stephen Kenthol, 1882 Appleview Road requested a meeting with the developer to assist them in understanding the proposal. d) Mark Dawson, 1796 Appleview Road advised that he wa~ prepared to stand down until th;;1 rescheduled meeting. He also stated that the residents would like to be kept informed and involved. 2. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the filling of the Ward 2 Regional Council seat: a) Paul Crawford, 867 Antonio Street advised that his preference would be for a Local Councillor to fill the Regional seat and he suggested nominations be received and those nominated make a presentation to Council. b} Tom Mohr, representing the Pickering East Shore Community Association advised that the association requests that the individual appointed should be a resident of Ward 2 and known by the community. 3. Richard Ward, Box 5142, Claremont, addressed Council with respect to a study for rural community services. He advised that (I. study is being undertaken by the Region of Durham concerning commur.aI sel vices, private owr.ership of Sewagt: Treatment and Water Treatment Plants. He requested that the study be overturned and urged Council to make themselves aware of the situation. 4. Roland Rutland, representing the Social Development Council, addressed Council to extend an invitation to the Mayor and Members of Council to the "Taking A Stand" race relations conference and program on January 20th. He outlined the goals of the conference. am RESOLUTIONS Resolution #1/96 - See Aooendix #1 Moved by Councillor Jobnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee dated December II, ] 995 be adopted with the following amendments: .IWn.1t1 Deferred to the Council Meeting of February 19, ]996. Item II(, That the resolution be amended to provide for the representative of the business community to be left at the discretion of the Board of Trade and that the POI>, :ion fÌ'om the Durham Nuclear Awareness be left vacant until appointment ca:'\ be made of a Pickering resider.t. CARRIED 3 The following motions were considered in conjunction with the Executive Committee Report: Resolution #1/2j Mðved by Councillor Brenner SecoDded by Councillor Johnson . That Item #1 be deferred to the Council Meeting of February 19, 1996. CARRIED Resolution #3/96 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Item #6 be amended by removing the criteria regarding membership requirement and allowing Durham Nuclear Awareness to appoint the most qualified person to the Committee. LOST Resolution #4/96 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Ryan . That Item #ó be amended to ;lrovide fOí the representative of the business community be left to the discretion of the Board of Trade and that the position ftom Durham Nuclear Awareness be left vacant until appointment can be made of a Pickering resident. CARRIED Besolution #5196 - See AoDendix #11 Moved by Councillor Jobnson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 8, 1996, be 2dopte:l with the following amembnent: ~ That Item #4 be amended by adding Jill Foster of the Library Board to the GT A Committee. Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the Executive Committee Report: . Resolution #6/96 Moved by CounciJIor PiltriUo Sewnded by Councillor Brenner That Item #4 be amended by adding J¡]J Foster of the Library Board to the GT A Committee. CARRIED .'i' 4 Resolution ##7/96 Moved by Councillor JobOlOn Seconded by Councillor Brenner Whereas pursuant to Section 38(i) of the MurJcipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.45, as amended, the seat of a member of council becomes vacant if the member dies; and . Whereas Ward 2 Regional Councillor David Farr passed away on December 17, 1995; and Whereas pursuant to Section 43 of the said Act, where the seat of a member of a council becomes vacant under Section 38, the council shall forthwith declare the seat to be vacant; Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby declares the seat of Regional Councillor Ward 2 to be vacant. CARRIED Resolution #8/96 Moved by CouDciUor SenD Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Town Council receive Planning Report No. 2/96 regarding site plans that have received final approval as a. December 3 1, 1995. CARRIED . (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Senis seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4719/96 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region ofDurharn in Lots 8, 9 and 10, Plan 489, in the Town of Pickering. (A 1/95) By-law Number 4720/96 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement as to Compensation and Possession for Land Required by the Minister of Transportation respecting those lands expropriated by Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Transportation, descnDed as Parts of Lots I, 2 and 18, Plan 350, Pickering (part I, Plan 0443329 and Part I, Plan 0443340). . By-law Number 4721196 Being a by-law to fix the salaries of the Commissioners of the Pickering Hydro-E1ectric Conunission for the period commencing December I, 1995 and expiring on November 30, 1996. s TBIRD READING. Councillor Senis, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4719/96,4720/96 and 4721/96 and 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 Cnrporation be affixed thereto. . (V) l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. . 7. 8. 9. 10. b) c) d) . e) f) g) CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Brenner requested a status report tram the Town Manager concerning the parking problems at the Rougernount Library. Councillor Brenner advised, by overhead, the affect on Pickering commercial and industrial taxes due to the GT A proposals. Councillor Pistritto advised of a documentary on Wednesday, January 17th at 9 p.m. concerning businesses which have been impacted by the Covey Organization. Councillor Johnson advised that his newsletter will be delivered shortly. Councillor Johnson advised of the reduction of building pennits issued in 1995 over 1994. Councillor Johnson advised of a meeting y':.~ held in Claremont on Wednesday concerning the Infrastructure Program. Councillor Johnson commented or. the Ward 2 Regional vacancy. Mayor Arthurs also commented on the reduction in the issuance of building permits. Mayor Arthurs commented on the Golden Task Force Report. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager distributed a memo advising of the scheduled dates for two reports concerning Bill 20, Land Use Planning and Protection Act, 1995 and Bill 26, Savings and Re:rtructuring Act, 1995 to be distributed to Council. The Town Manager outlined the status of the Golden Report, advising that copies will be delivered to the Town by 10 a.m. tomorrow. Mayor Arthurs advísed that a Special Council meeting will be held on January ?9th to deal with the Ward 2 Regional vacancy. Mayor Arthurs discussed a report distri~uted by the Director of Planning concerning the Dunbarton Neighbourhood. Councillor Senis commented on the cancellation of the Cleamet Open House. Councillor Ryan also commented on the cancellation of the Cleamet Open House. Councillor Pistritto questioned the delay in receiving the infurmation conc:eming the Audit Committee Meeting. . . . 6 (VI) CONFIRMA.TION BY.LAW Bv."w Number 4721196 Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor 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 meetings held on the 15 day of January, 1996 and that the sam~ be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sîgn the same and tJw.t the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED (Vß) ADJOURNMEtŒ The Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Dated ~~ MAYOR // L~ ¿LERK APPENDIX ta TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on December II, 1995, presents its seventeenth report to Council and recommends: . l. . 2. 3. . DUNBARTON NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STUDY AMENDMENT NO.3 TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DUNBARTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AN"!> DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE DUNBARTON NEIGHBOURHOOD Fll..E NUMBER -B 1000 That Amendment No.3 to the Development Plan for the Dunbartol! Community, as outlined in Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 18/95, which establishes a new special design precinct and associated development and design guidelines for certain lands within the Dunbarton Community, be adopted with the following amendments: a) the Plan is to provide for a minimum lot frontage for single detached dwellings on intenal streets of twelve metres. b) the provision for semi-detached dwellings on internal roads be deleted. DEFERRED TO THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19. 1996 1996 ANIMAL CONTROL BUDGET ESTIMATES Fll..E NUMBER - C 2200 That the 1996 Animal Control Budget Estimates as adopted by the Pickering, Ajax and Whitby joint Animal Control Committee be approved. CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES FILE NUMBER - A 2310.293 WHEREAS Se;tion 446 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O, 1990., c. MA5. transfers the responsibility for the hearing of the applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes to the Council of the Municipality; AND WHEREAS notices in writing of applications have been received by the Cleric: of the Municipality for the cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes for various reasons; AND WHEREAS upon investigation and receipt of reasonable expbnations all claims have been substantiated 1 BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pickering accept the fonowins list of applications and autl::»rize the adjustment of taxes in the amount of $7,250.76 2 ROLL 1# PROPER1Y APPLICANT REASON AD.ß1STMENT REQUIRED 020-022- #11 City and Stat.... Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 245 days 06541 896 Brock Rd S Development Corp. Residential on an assessment of S 1 1 ,0~7, an 38/95 170 The Donway W adjustment ofSI40.19(R) Ste. 307 . North York, Ont. M3C 2G3 020-022- #1 City and State Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 245 days 06540 896 Brock Rd S Development Corp. Residential on an assessment of$33,755, an 39/95 170 The Donway W adjustment of$427.99(R) Ste. 307 North York, Ont. M3C 2G3 020-022- #220 - Neal, C.N. & Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 306 days 05841 1885 Clements Brandford, WA Residential on an assessment of $11,494, an 71/95 Road 229 Overbank Drive adjustme!¡t of$182.02(R) Oshawa, Ont. LlJ 7XI 010-040- 1851 Sandstone Fisons Corp. Ltd. Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 157 days 00210 Manor 2235 Sheppard Ave. Residential on an assessment of$419,366, an 78/95 East, Atria #11 adjustment of$3,407.45(R) 18th Floor North York,Ont, M2J 5B5 - 020-022- 905 Dillingham 718439 Ontario Ltd. Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days 06582 Road 4160 Midland Ave. Residenti,u on an assessment of $10,475, an 79/95 Scarborough, Onto adjustment of$197.87(R) MI V 4S6 010-018- 1167 Kingston 1141059 Ont. Inc. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days 20800- Road T/ACarTech on an assessment of $19,717, an 80/95 1199 Kingston Road adjustment of:;I56. I2{R) Pickering, Ont. LIV IB5 010-018- 1167 Kingston Wtldwood Ford Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days 20800- Road Sales Ltd. .>n an assessment of $5,455, 81. Oìoo adjustment of$288.02(B) 8 Ial95 010-018- 1167 Kingston Wildwood Ford Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days 20800- Road Sales Ltd. on an assessment of $385, an 0105 adjustment of$20.32(B) 81b/95 . 3 ROLL ## PROPERTY APPUCANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED 020-024- 935 Liverpool Shell Canada Ltd. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 188 days 97600 Road P.O. Box 100 on an assessment of $22,538, an 83/95 Station M adjustment of$2I9.28(R) Calgary, AB 8 T2P 2H5 020-024- 935 Liverpool Uzelak, Steve T/A Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes fer 291 days 97600- Road S.l. Auto Service on an assessment of $6,760, an 0001 935 Liverpool Rd. adjustment of $678.87(B) 84/95 Pickering, On LlW lS7 020-025- 1275 Wharf St. Gardner, Simon John Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 184 days 26100 1275 WharfSt. demolished on an assessment of SIO,112, an 85/95 Pickering, Ont. adjustment of$545.79(R) LlW IA2 4. DUFFINS CREEK CO-OP NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH FILE NUMBER - F 2300 . That the recommendation of the Durham Regional Police Service for the implementation of the Duffins Creek Co-op Area Neighbourhood Watch be approved. 5. "BE A LEADER WEEK" - FEBRUARY 18 - 24, 1996 "KIDNEY MONTff' - MARCH, 1996 FILE NUMBER - A 211 1 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "BE A LEADER WEEK" - FEBRUARY 18 - 24,1996 "KIDNEY MONTIf' - MARCH, 1996 6. PICKERING/ONTARIO HYDRO LIAISON COMMITIEE FILE NUMBER - F 2710.02 That the following be appointed to the Pickering/Ontario Hydro Liaison Committee: . l. Councillors genis and Brenner for a term to expiæ on November 30, 1997. 2. Representatives of Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Generating Station: Pierre Charlebois, Station Director Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs 4 Representative of Ontario Hydro's Non-Nuclear Operations: G.t. (Bud) Woodfine. Acting Manager, Cherrywood District 3. Representative of Pickering-Ajax Citizens Together (PACT): Evans Enyolu 8 4. A representative of the Aj&X!Pickering Board of Trade who is a residootoftheTownofPick~8 5. Representative of the General Public: Helen Break 6. A representative ofDurharn Nuclear Awareness who is a resident of the Town of Pickering. AS AMENDED . . APPENDIX 11 TOWN OF PICKE~Ç That the Executive Committee of tl:.c Town of Picbriaa bavin¡ met O!I January 8, 1996, prC8CIItI ill first report 10 Council IUId rcccr..dllClllda: l. ZONING ~Y-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1m COMMFAClAL DEVCO INC. (pREVIOUSLY STANDARD TRUST AND LONDON TRUST LOTS ð, 9 AND 10, PLAN 489 (N -,RTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND W ALNlIT LANE) I'ìi.ENUMBER-B2310-A 119S I That ZoniDg By-law Ameodmeot AppIîcation A II9S, SI.IDmitted "Y Standard Trust ¡md Loødœ Tl1ISt, IUId revúIed by Commercial Dcvco IDe. be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit the development of 41 condominium townhouses 00 lands being Lots 8, 9, and 10, Plan 489, Town of Piclœring, Bobject 10 the folloq conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, the landowner satisfy the Town, pursuant to ~tioo 42 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, - egarding the payment of mooey to the value of the land otherwise required to be conveyed for park or other public recreational purpœes. 2. REVISIONS TO ZONING BY-LAW 46SS19S TO ADDRESS AN ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL RELATED TO ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICA TlON A 4195 (STEELE VALLEY DEVELOPMENTS); ON LANDS KNOWN AS BLOCK 22, PLAN 40M-136S (SOlITH EAST CORNER OF FINCH A VENUE AND DIXIE ROAD). FILE NUMBER -B 1000 1. That Town Council request that the Ontario Municipal Board delete "medical dispensary" and amend the retail store defInition in Zoning By-law 46SS19S to clearly prohibit a medical dispensary and drug s~ use as a retail store. . 2. That Town Council authorize staff w ensure the necessary documents are provided 10 the: Ontario Municipal Board to fmalize this matter, sbould be Board agree with Council's request contained in Recommendation # I. 3. ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE FILE NUMBER -A 1900 That Councillor Brenner be appointed 10 n:present the Council of the Town of Pickering 00 the Rouge Park A.lliance. 4. PICKERING CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMlTIEE TO'STUDY GTA REFORM FILE NUMBER -A 2310 26 That the Report of tile Town Clerk dated December IS, 1995 regarding appointments to the Pickering Citizens' Advisory Committee 10 Study GTA Reform IUId the first meeting of that Committee be received; and That the Chair of the Library Board be invited 10 sit 00 this Commiucc. . AS AMENDED ~ ~. t 6. . 7. . 2 "'COt.CFO5 .JAW~WEEK"..MAY6.12,l996 fI1.E NI"'h..R . A 21 U n....... AI1Mn II;, ~ 10 .. Ii3e f~ proc:lamlticn: kCOMPOS11NG AWARENESS WEEK" - MAY 6 - 12, 1996 LAND TRANSACOON mE NUMBER. A 2310 1 j WHEREAS The Corpontio.¡ of die Town of Pickering lw retained varioos ConsuItMtI for die purpoIC of advisiøa 8Dd IIISI&tÌD& it in coonectioo with the Town's prcp8CItÍOD for th: comm-O\Ç~t..t of 1epl action to close die Brock West Landfill Site; 8Dd WHEREAS it is ncccssary to aIIthorize payment of certain Consultants' invoices respecting fees and disbursemcots for seniccs rendered in connectioo therewith (Paymcut Approval W4404mJOI); NOW TIlEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. That Council of The Corporatioo of the Town of Pickering hereby approves payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listul below for services rendered in 199j in connection with the Town's preparatioo for the commencement oflega! actioo to close the Brock West Landfill Site: Consultant Amount Alston Associates Inc. HCI WastePlan Jagger Hìms Limited Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt S 6,148.76 18,649.93 24,j66.42 42,053.71 LAND TRANSACTION FILE NUMBER. A ¡,mO.15 WHEREAS The Corporatioo of the Town of Pickering bas retained various Consultants for the purpose of advising it and assisting it in ~ing the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EEl 1 as the Preferred Site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search; and WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of Consultants' invoices respecting œrtain fees and disbursemmts for services rendered in connectioo thc.rewith (Payment Approval W4502195/08); NOW TIlEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Council of The Corporatioo of the Town of Pickering hereby !!JIPI"Ovcs payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for services rendered in I99S for the purpose of advising and assisting it in opposing the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EE lIas the Preferred Site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search: Consultant Amount Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt $ 4,267.46 "