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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 4, 1996 - COUNCIL MINUTES . A Meeting of the Pickering fown Council was held on Monday, November 4, 1996 at 7:45 p.m, PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D, Dickerson R. Johnson E, Pistritto D, Ryan S,Senis ALSO PRESENT: . T. Quinn N, Carroll p, Wyger T. Moore B, Taylor m (ß) I. 2, . - Executive Director Operations - Director of Planning - Town Solicitor - Building Services Manager - Town Clerk ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 21, 1996 Special Meeting of September 30, 1996 Special Meeting of October 15, 1996 Special Meeting of October 21, 1996 DELEGATIONS Ron Christie, Chair of the Rouge Park Alliance, presented a Heather Cooper print to Council in appreciation of its participation in and SUppOit ofthe Rouge Park Alliance, Ken Talbot, General Manager of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station., addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion to support the Atomic Energy Control Board in granting a probationary six-month licence to the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, He appreciates the Town's involvement and interest in the operation of the Station and noted that five of the eight uruts are now up and running, He infonned the Town of a unit shutdown last Friday which allowed his staff to test their new notification procedures. Safety is a top priority at the Station and he supports the regulatory process that governs their licence. In September of this year, the AECB staff report recommended a six-month licence renewal, however, he would like a longer licence period. He would provide regular reports and noted that the AECB could pull the licence at any time. an 3. . 4. 5. 6. . am 174 DELEGATIONS Reverend Glen Brown, representing DunbartonfFairport United Church, addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion to establish a Safe Neigbbourhoods Taslc Force. He stated that Council should amend the motion to provide for specific terms of reference with respect to the appointment of members of the Task Force, He noted that this motion did not come fi'om any suggestion made at the public meeting held on this matter and felt that the teens side of the issues was not properly presented at that public meeting. At> Jut half the people at the public meeting left when the suggestion was made that cameras be put in parlcs. Without an impartial process of selecting the members of the Taslc Force, their final suggestions may be suspect. Dave Martin, rep.-esenting Durham Nuclear Awareness, stated that he attended the Atomic Energy Control Board hearing when the present licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station was considered. According to executives of Ontario Hydro, nuclear power is in trouble and the Pickering station has the worst record of all nuclear generating stations, These same executives also indIcated that nuclear excellence will not be achieved for another five years. It is proper for Council to talce the stand of supporting a six-month probationary licence renewal because this will allow for a public review in June of 1997, The Station has many issues that are difficult to overcome and a two year licence renewal would only encourage these difficulties to continue. Kevin Lethbridge, representing Kendred Investments Limited, stated that a concern was raised about storm drainage at his site on Southview Drive but this has been resolved, Kim Wildfong, representing Shaw Cable TV, apologized for not informing Council sooner about the live coverage of Council Meetings, Shaw has put together J\ ScarboroughfPickering news program which is popular with television viewers and provides a vital community service. He noted that the airi¡¡g of the Council Meetings is important and there is a strong minority watching the proceedings, however, it is not as popular as the news program, In addition to airing the Council Meetings on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a,m., they could also be aired on Saturday at prime time or on Saturday or Sunday morning., Shaw would continue to air important Council Meetings live. Resolution #359/96 - See AooendiI #1 RESOLUTIONS Moved by Councillor SelÛs Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee dated October 28, 1996 be adopted. . CARRIED 175 Resolution ##360196 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by CounciUor Senis That the Report of the Town Clerk dated October 25, 1996 regarding the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing "Who Does What" Panel be received. . CARRIED Resolution #361/96 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "WASTE REDUCTION WEEK" - November 4 - 10, 1996 CARRIED Resolution #362/96 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Senis . That the Corporation of the Town of Pickering enter into a contract for the retention of a Labour Relations Officer; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute this contract, CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Ryan Senis and Mayor Arthurs CounciUors Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto The following motions were considered in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #363196 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the above resolution be amended to provide for a three month contract for a Labour Relations Officer. . WST Jtec:orded Vote: Yes: No: CounciUors Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Brenner, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs 176 Resolution #11364196 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by CounciJIor Pistritto That the above resolution be deferred for two weeks, WST . Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Brenner, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #365196 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the Corporation of the Town of Pickering enter into a contract with Coopers and Lybrand Consulting to carry out the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer; and That Ross Dunsmore {\f the law firm of Hicks, Morley be retained to prepare the contractual agreement with Coopers and Lybrand Consulting, CARRIED . Recorded Vm: Yes: No: CounciHors Brenner, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto The folloWtng motion was considered in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #366196 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the above resolution be deferred for 30 days and that staff be directed to prepare a job description for the position of Chief Administrative Officer for Counc¡J's consideration in two weeks. WST Recorded Vote: . Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Pistritto Councillors Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs 177 Resolution ##367196 Moved by CounciJJor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan WHEREAS the Atomic Energy Control Bc'U'd of Canada is reviewing the licensing of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Stati('\n on No\"m1ber 28, 1996; and . WHEREAS the operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station does impact upon the municipality and its residents; and WHEREAS during the period following the fe-licencing of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station concerns have been raised pertaining to its operation and its performance; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering recognizes that programs for improvement are in place and that progress is being made and recognizes that the Atomic Energy Control Board ;~1S the mandate and expertise to determine licence duration; and That The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests that the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada grant no more than a six month probationary licence to be followed by a full performance review which identifies areas of improvement within that six month period. CARRIED Recorded Vote: . Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Dickerson and Senis The following motif ns were considered in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #368196 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the following be inserted prior to the last paragraph: NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering recognizes that programs for improvement are in place and that progress is being made and recognizes that the Atomic Energy Control Board bas the mandate and expertise to determine licence duration. CARRIED Recorded Vote: . Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistrittc, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs ResoIutio. '369/96 178 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor RYI!J1 That the above motion be inserted prior to the last paragraph, . Recorded Vote: Yes: No: CARRIED Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Ry-an and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Dickerson, Johnson and Senis Resolution #370196 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by CounciJJor Brenner WHEREAS on September 28, 1996, over 200 Pickering residents attended a meeting in the Council Chambers to address their concerns of safety in our community; and WHEREAS a number of solutions were offered by the community to mitigate their concerns while realizing that various options fall within the dolT.ain of the Federal and Provincial governments as well as the Municipal goveillment; and . WHEREAS any solution must not only come from the government but also from all members of the community; and WHEREAS a number of solutions require partnerships with the Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments as it pertair.s to regulatory authority; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby endorses the creation of a Safe Neighbourhood Task Force with a membership to include, but not be limited to: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) community leaders student lead.::rs clergy law enforcement representatives municipal staff representatives of the Social Development Council library staff Boards of Education representatives; and FT.J'RTHER THAT the Task Force make every effort to report to Council within 90 days. . Recorded Vote: Yes: No: .,y CARRIED Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Senis Mayor Arthurs 179 Retmution #1371196 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Ryan ThI.t the above resolution be referred to staff to develop a Terms of Reference for the Tas1c Force and report back to Council in two weeks. . LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillois Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Ryan took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4867/96 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Pickering anò the Pickering Hockey Association Incorporated (September 1,1996toAugust31, 1999). By-law Number 4868/96 . Being Ii by-law to exempt Bloclcs 51 and 52, Plan 40M-1507, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 4869196 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 222, Plan 40M-1499, Pickering (Marshcourt Drive) as pablic highway. fùdAw Number 4870/96 Being Ii by-law to dedicate that part of Lots 4 and 5, Plan 469, Pickering, de:signated as Part 1, Plan 40R-16855 (Marshcourt Drive) as public highway. By-law Number 4871/96 Being a by-law to authorize the sale of surplus municipal lands bdng Part of Lot 35, Concession I and part of the Road Allowance between Lots 34 and 3S, Concession I, Pickering, designated as Parts 4-34, Plan 4OR-16978. . THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan moved that the report of the Committee of the WOOIe on By-Jaw Numbers 4867/96, 4868/96, 4869196, 4870/96 and 4871/96 be adopted and the said by-law be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor &..1<1 Cleric sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED M 1. 2. . 3, 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . 9, 10. 11. 12, 13. 14. . 15, 16. 180 OTHER BUSINESS CounciJJor Johnson advised Council on the status of the widening of Highway 40 I. Councillor Johnson noted that he will be meeting with the Executive of CLOCA tomorrow respecting the amalgamation of the staff of CLOCA with the Ganaraslca Conservation Authorit¡, Councillor Johnson advised that a public meeting will be held on November 6th with respect to a proposed subdivision on Pinegrove Avenue and a public meeting on NovernbP-r 7th respecting the proposed Highway 407. Councillor Johnson thanked the staff of Pickering Hydro for assisting Pickering businesses in paying their hydro bills. Councillor Johnson noted that the traffic signals at Rossland Road and Brock Road have been installed and were partially financed by Metro Toronto. Councillor Johnson stated that solid hazardous waste is not permitted at the Squires Beach site and is concerned of where this material can be taken. Councillor Johnson noted that the Disabled Games sponsored by the Durham Regional Police will be held at the Recreation Complex on November 23rd, Councillor Dickerson stated that in a memo dated November 1st fTom the Planning Department regarding the East Duffins area, Dixie Road is shown as extending north of its present limit and he is opposed to this, Councillor Dickerson inquired into a structure that has been constructed at the Eastern Power Developers site and the Manager of Building Services gave an overview of this. Councillor Dickerson asked for an updatt' on the closing of the Brock West Landfill Site and Mayor Arthurs provided this update. Councillor Dickerson inquired into matters that were considered at the Special Council Meeting held on November 1st. Councillor Dickerson asked why there is an issue about additional landfill being placed at the Brock West Landfill Site after November 30th when it is scheduled to close. Councillor Brenner stated that he received a letter fTom a resident on Una Road expressing their appreciation for the work of the Public Works staff in reso1ving a problem quickly. Councillor Brenner inquired into the status of the Fence By-law and aslced when it will be reviewed. Councillor Brenner aslced if the Town is reviewing the speed limited on Spruce Hill Road as a result of the construction, Council1or Brenner noted that a response has been received fTom the Province respecting the possibility of municipalities being able to enforce speed limited on roads within their jurisdiction. M 17, 18. . 19. 20. 21. (VI) 181 OTIIJ:R BIJ~INJ'Jt~ Councillor Brenner noted that there is a lower speed lirlbt on Whites Road where it passes Dunbarton High School and introduced a Notice of Motion that the speed limit on Whites Road where it passes St. Mary High School also be lowered &om 60 lcph to 50 kph. Councillor Senis aslced for an update on the position talcen by staff with respect to basement apartments. Councillor Senis comments on Councillor Pistritto's public statement that the Members of Council be paid a higher salary. Councillor Pistritto stated that he is concerned about the preparation of the 1997 budget and suggested that lain McCully could help the Town with this at no cost. He also stated that he would lilce to see three year operating budgets and asked staff to provide alternatives on a 10% budget reduction and a 10% budget increase. Mayor Arthurs comments on the Open Government legislation, By-law Number 4872/96 CONFIRMATION BY-LAW CounciUor Johnson seconded by Councillor Ryan 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 4th day of Novembe:r, 1996 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the <'lIT1e and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. . (Vß) Dated . CARRIED ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 12:04 8.m. ¿~) MA~OR . ~ Á/ - ~PPENDIX *1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 28, 1996, presents its fourteenth report to Council and recommends: I. DRAFf PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-95004 PICKDRED INVESTMENTS LIMITED (SOUTHVIEW GARDENS) LOT 3, AND PART OF LOTS 4 & 5, REGISTERED PLAN 469, PART OF LOT 17, CONCESSION I (SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD, EAST SIDE OF SOUTHVIEW DRIVE) FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18CDM-95004 . That Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-95004, submitted by Pickdred Investments Limited, on lands being Lot 3, & Part of Lots 4 & 5, Registered Pia!} 469, Part of Lot 17, Concession I, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to the following conditions: I. 2. . . That this recommendation apply to the condominium plan prepared by Schaeffer & Reinthaler Limited, Ontario '-and Surveyors, dated October 8, 1996, containing 5 I two and three-storey townhouse units, bearing the Town Recommendation stamp; aLJ That prior to final registration of this plan: a) the applicant shall submit a Draft Durham Cordominium Plan to be approved by the Town's Planning Department in order to ensure consistency between the condominium plan and the approved site plan; b) ¡he Town must be satisfied that the site is in full conformity with the Site Plan Agreement dated June 27, 1996, and registered as Instrument Number D 474702 on July 18, 1996, and that all of the general on-site works, including landscaping, fencing, lighting, and surface treatments have been or will be completed to the satisfaction of the Town's Planning and Public Works Departments; c) 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: (i) assurance of the continued compliance of the subject property with the Town-approved site plan; (ii) the ensured cooperation of the condominium corporation with the Town regarding such matters as snow storage, refuse collection, and driveway entrance maintenance; and d) the applicant shall satisfY the Town with regard to a payment in lieu of parkland contribution that would have otherwise been required for the proposed development. 2, 2 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1/96 T., M. AND 1. FERRARI PART OF LOT 12, PLAN 819 (NORTHWEST CORNER OF FAIRPORT ROAD AND STROUDS LANE) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 1/96 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/96, submitted by T., M. and 1. Ferrari, on the subject property, known as Part of Lot 12 Plan 819, be APPROVED AS REVISED to rezone lands to permit the develúpment of three lots for detached residential dwellings with performance standards co!1sistent with the Dunbarton Neighbourbood Development and Design Guidelines. subject to the following conditions: . 1.0 That prior to the forwarding of an implementing zoning by-law to Town Council: . (a) (b) land severance applications to divide the subject property into three residential lots with minimum fTontages of approximately 20,0 metres on Strouds Lane be app~oved by the Durham L1nd Division Committee and become final and binding; and the owners of the subject property enter into a development agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town to address, but not necessarily be limited to the following: i) payment of costs associated with the installation of storm sewer colU1(X.:iors to the three lots; ü) submission and appro v,,; of grading, drainage and entrance plans, and the restoration of roads, boulevards, sidewalks and utilities; üi) conveyance to the Town of a 3.5 metre strip of land, plus Part 1, Plan RD-147 across the Strouds Lane fTontage of the property, and a 3,05 metre strip of land across the Fairport Road fTontagc of the property for road widening purposes; iv) required parldand dedication arrangements, financial or otherwise; v) vi) submission and approval of a tree preservation plan; and contributions to cost of the installation of traffic lights at the intersection (,[Fairport Road and Strouds Lane. 2.0 That the implementing zoning by-law shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: . (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) provide for detached dwellings on lots with minimum lot fTontages of 15.0 metres and minimum areas of 460 sauare metres; provide for rninimum side yard widths of 1.5 metres; provide for a minimum flanlcage side yard width of 4,5 metres; provide for a minimum fTont yard depth of 4.5 metres; provide for a maximum dwelling heiøht of9,O metres; 3 (t) (g) provide for provisions to minimize garage projection. provide for a double width driveway apron. 3. LAND S£VERANCE APPLICATIONS LD 173/96 AND 174/96 ZAKI AMMOURY PART OF LOT 5, PLAN 282 (EAST SIDE OF PINE GROVE AVENUE) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - LD 173/96 AND LD 174/96 . That Council appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, the decisions of the Durham Land Division Comnùttee respecting Land Severance Applications LD 173/96 and 174/96. 4. PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESTORATION OF THE PlITERBAUGH HOUSE FILE NUMBER - D 3400 07 That the Town acquire the Puterbaugh House and that the Pickering Museum Vilh,ge Advisory Committee be responsible for raising funds for its restoration as an early log school houSl:. 5, EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FILE NUMBER - A 4000 . That an expenditure of $3,200,00 for long service Employee Recognition Awards be approved; and that this expenditure be charged to account 2115, .