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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting oftbe Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, October 21, 1996 at 7:40 p.rn,
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D.Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
B, Taylor
p, Wyger
D. Kearns
- Executive Director Operations
- Town Clerk
- Town Solicitor
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 7, 1996
Special Meeting of September 30, 1996,
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DELEGATIONS
Resolution #339196
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Jill Foster, Chairperson, Pickering Public Library Board be allowed to speak as a
delegation.
CARRIED
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fill Foster, Chairperson, Pickering Public Library Board advised Council that a
cooperative project was undertalcen by the Pickering Public library and the
Canadian National Institute for the Blind which has assisted the \isually impaired
in ha...ing access to all information in the library. She advised that, for the second
year u a row, the Pickering Library has received an award for Its initiatives.
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RESOLUTIONS
ResoIutlo. 1#340/96 - See Aooendb: #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
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That the report of the Executive Committee dated October 15, 1996 be adopted.
CARRIED
ResolutioD #341/96
Moved by CounciUor Johnson
Seconded by CounciJJor Dickerson
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to makt. the foUowing proclamation:
"SMALL BUSINESS WEEK" - October 20 - 26, 1996
CARRIED
Resolution #342196
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Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering passed Resolution #251/96
pertaining to the Audit Committee Report; and
WHEREAS it was recommended that Information Services úevelop the appropriate software in
consultation with the Financial areas of the Town, for a Financial Information Systems as well as
the identification of the appropriate staff training needs that are required; and
WHEREAS it bas been noted that according to the 1993 year end and 1994 year end, the matter
of the Financial Software and the Town's management information system was identified as
requiring upgrade; and
WHEREAS during the 1996 Budget process, the Manager of Information Services reque3ted
additional resources;
NOW TIlEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Manager of Information Systems be directed to retain a consulting service to prepare a
Request for Proposal to address the management of the Information Systems of the Town of
Pickering for Council's consideration, at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00.
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CARRIED
Couol:mor Rvao declared an interest as his t'lace of business could be involved io this item.
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ReIoIutioa N343J96
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by CounciJJor Pistritto
That the last paragraph be amended by including, at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00,
CARRIED
Resolution ##344/96
Moved by CounciJJor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Senis
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering is the host community to the Pickering Nuclear Generating
Station; and
WHEREAS any matters penaining to the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station are of interest to
the municipality and its residents; and
WHEREAS several agencies comment to Emergency Measures Ontario on issues relating to
Ontario Hydro and Pickering Nuclear Generating Station;
NOW THEREFORE The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests that the agencies
which generate repons dealing with the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in the Town of
Pickering be requested to forward these reports to the Town of Pickering from this day forward
and copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the following agencies:
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Emergency Measurer Ontario
Emergency Measures. Regional Municipality of Durham,
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Ministry of Labour
Ministry of the Solicitor General
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That CounciJJor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pistritto took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town ofPic1cering:
By-law Number'4857/%
Being a by-law to change the name of Taylor Street to Valley Ridge Crescent, Plan 410, Pic1cering
By-law Number 4858/96
Being a by-law to change the name of Part Hogarth Street to Valley Ridge Crescent, Plan 410,
Piclcering.
By-law Number 4859/96
Being a by-Jaw to change the name of West Street to West Lane, Plan 410, Pic1cering,
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BY-LAWS
By-Jaw Number 4860196
Being a by-Jaw to authorize the sale of surplus municipal lands being Part Block 15, Plan 4OM-
1653, Pickering. designated u Parts I and 2, Plan 4OR-XXXX, in accordance with By-law
4592195,
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By-law Number 4861/96
Being a by-law to authorize the execution ora Licence Agreement for the period of May 15, 1996
to May 15, 2006 between Ontario Hydro and The Corporation of the Town of Pic1cering
respecting Part Lot 20, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering for parle purposes (Kinsmen Parle Softball
Fields).
By.-law Number 4862/96
Being a by-law to amend By-law 4547/94 to appoint persons to various agencies, boards and
committees.
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Pistritto moved that the report of the Committee of
the Whole on By-law Numbers 4857/96, 4858/96, 4859/96, 4860/96, 4861/96 and 4862/96 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,
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CARRIED
ornER BUSINESS
Councillor BreMer advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward
regarding the Pickering Nuclear Station and a probationary license.
Councillor Brenner advised that Councillor Ryan and lúmself bad received
recognition from Scouts Canada for their work relating to the continued access of
the various schools for after hour use,
Councillor Dickerson advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward
concerning the formation of a Safe Neigbbourbood Task Force,
Councillor Pistritto requested an update from the Town Clerk with respect to
roadside vendors.
Councillor Senis advised that the Frenchman's Bay tree planting and clean-up will
be talcing place on Saturday, October 26th, 1996.
Councillor Johnson congratulated the volunteers involved in the traffic calming
workshops and advised that flyers would be distributed regarding tlús matter
within the next couple of days.
Councillor Johnson advised that the charity auction for the Starlight Foundations
was a great success,
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By-law Number 4863/96
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OTIIJ:R BUSINESS
The following matters were CÜlcussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The Executive Director Operations advised that Insp. Pugh of the Durham
Regional Police stated that the cougar is the responsibility of the Ministry
of Natural Resources.
b)
The Executive Director Operations distributed a memo concerning access
to underground parlcing by the various committee members and requested
Council direction.
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The Executive Director Operations also distributed a 1997 Budg~ timing
schedule prepared by himself, the Manager of AccountinglPayroll and the
Mayor.
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Councillor Ryan advised that he would be declaring an interest on the
Notice of Motion concerning Financial Information Sustems.
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Councillor Senis requested a report fÌ'om the Executive Director
Operations regarding 1996 Budget, Estimated Actuals for 1996 and the
variance,
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pistritto 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 meeting held on the 21st day of October, 1996 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.
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CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8: 10 p.m.
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICIŒ~G
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 15, 1996,
presents its thirteenth report to Council and recommends:
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DRAFI' PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-95006 &
DRAFI' PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-9600 1
EASTVILLE HOLDINGS LIMITED ("THE BROCKSTONE")
PART OF BLOCKS E, F, & G, REGISTERED PLAN M-I024
(EAST SIDE OF PICKERING PARKWAY; WEST SIDE OF BROCK ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18CDM-95006 & 18CDM-96001
That Town Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft Plan of
Condominium 18CDM-95006 pertaining to a 13-storey apartment building
containing 116 units, submitted by Eastville Holdings Limited, on lands being Part
of Blocks E, F, & G, Registered Plan M-I024, Town of Pickering be
APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
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That this recommendation apply to the condominium plan prepared by
Vladimir Krcmar Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyors, dated September 26, 1995,
including a 13-storey apartment building containing ~ J 6 units, bearing the
Town Recommendation stamp; and
That prior to final registration of this plan:
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the applicant shall submit a Draft Durham Condominium Plan to be
approved by the Town's Planning Department in order to ensure
consistency between the condominium plan and the approved site
plan;
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the Town must be satisfied that the site is in full conformity with
the Site Plan Agreement dated August 26, 1996, and registered as
Instrument Number LT769173 on August 30, 1996, and that all of
the general on-site works, including landscaping, fencing, lighting,
and surface treatments have been completed or will be completed to
the satisfaction of the Town's Planning and Public Works
Departments; and
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the applicant shall enter into an appropriate condominium
agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town, which shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following
requirements:
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assurance of the continued compliance of the subject
property with the Town-approved site plan;
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the ensured cooperation of the condominium corporation
with the Town regarding such matters as snow storage,
refuse collection, and driveway entrance maintenance.
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DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM.9S006 &
DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-96001
EASTVILLE HOWINGS LIMITED ("THE BROCKSTONE")
PART OF BLOCKS E, F, & G, REGISTERED PLAN M-1O24
(EAST SIDE OF PICKERING P ARKW A Y; WEST SIDE OF BROCK ROAD)
Fll..E NUMBER - B 4100 - 18CDM-95006 & 18CDM-9600 1
That Town Council recommend to - ional Council that Draft Plan of
Condominium 18CDM-96001 pertaining to a 16-unit townhouse development on
two bloclcs, submitted by Eastville Holdings Limited, on lands being Part of !:'Iocks
E and F, Registered Plan M-I024, Town of Pickering be APPROVt;D subject to
the following conditions:
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That tJüs recommendation apply to the condominium plan prepared by
Vladimir Krcmar Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyors, dated December 5, 1995,
including a 16-unit townhouse development on two bloclcs of land, bearing
the Town Recommendation stamp; and
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That prior to final registration oftJüs plan:
a)
the applicant shall submit a Draft Durham Condominium Plan to be
approved by the Town's Planning Department in order to ensure
consistency between the condominium plan and the approved site
plan;
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the Town must be satisfied that the site is in full conformity with
the Site Plan Agreement dated August 26, 1996, and registered as
Il1strument Number LT769J13 on August 30, 1996, and that all of
the general on-site worlcs, including landscaping, fencing, lighting,
and surface treatments have been completed or will be completed to
the satisfaction of the Town's Planning and Public Works
Departments; and
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the applicant shall enter into an appropriate condomiilium
agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town, wJüch shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following
r.equirernents:
(i)
assurance of the continued compliance of the subject
property with the Town-approved site plan;
(ü)
the ensured cooperation of the condominium corporation
with the Town regarding such matters as snow storage,
refuse collection, and driveway entrance maintenance,
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ADJUSTMENTS TO TAX ROLL
FILE NUMBER - C 1000
That the tax roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the tax
accounts summarized as follows:
Rea1tyTaxes
S 3,654.19
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Business Taxes
$393,915.83
Sub-total
397,570.62
Penalty & Interest
14,648.72
Total
$412,';19.34
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VARIOUS STREET NAMES CHANGES
FILE NUMBER - E 4430
That the Town Solicitor be authorized to commence the process to change the
following streets as indicated:
Current Street Name
Pro Dosed Street Name
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Appleview Road
Lamour Road
Maple Avenue
Kingston Road (also
known as Old Kingston
Road and Sheppard Avenue
Brookshire Square
Otonabee Drive
Fairview Avenue
Merriton Road
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GREATER TORONTO MARKETING ALLIANCE
FILE NUMBER - A 2110
That the Report of the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee dated
September 20, 1996 regarding the fonnation of the Greater Toronto Marketing
Alliance be received; and
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby supports the
formation oftbe Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance; and
That Mayor Arthurs be nominated as a Public Sector representative of the
Regional Municipality of Durham on the Board of Directors of the Greater
Toronto Marketing Alliance; and
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That this nomination be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for its
consideration; and
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That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pic1cering recognizes that
participation in the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance will require financial
IUppOIt and that the necessaJy funds be provided in the 1997 operating budget to
IUpport the Alliance,
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ANIMAL CONTROL USER FEES
FILE NUMBER - F 2300 IS
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That Resolution #130196, Item #IS, passed at the regular Council Meeting of May
21, 1996 to adopt the animal control user fees set out in Treasurer's Report, Item
1-96 be amended by deleting the Proposed User Fees for wildlife trap rental and
wildlife pick-up and relocation and substituting therefore a user fee of $20.00 for
the pick-up and relocation ofnuisance wildlife;
and that wildlife traps remain available to the pubfic at no charge.
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BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON CLEAN AIR
FILE NUMBER - A 231015
That the resolution of the Blue Ribbon Committee respecting air quality in the
Greater Toronto Area as set out in its Report dated June 4, 1996 be endorsed in
principle; and
That Premier Mike Harris be informed of this endorsement in principle.
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SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM
FILE NUMBER - F 2410
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That the proposal of ECCO Staffing Services to increase their biJJing for the
1996/97 school year by $14,057.55 to reflect longer daily hours at certain school
crossings be approved,
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"WEEK OF THE CIDLD" -OCTOBER 20 - 26, 1996
"ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES MONTHS" - JANUARY, 1997
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to malce the following proclamations:
"WEEK OF THE CIDLD" - OCTOBER 20 - 26, 1996
"ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES MONTHS" - JANUARY, 1997
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