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Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 17,2002
7:35 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner (left at 9:45 p.m. to tend to a family matter)
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
B. Taylor
C. Rose
A. Greentree
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- City Clerk
- Manager, Policy
- Supervisor, Legislative Services
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of July 29, 2002
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1. Ruth Ann Schedlich, Second Vice President, Social Development Council Ajax-
Pickering, addressed Council to communicate the financial challenges the council
is facing. Ms. Schedlich provided a brief history of the Council and an overview of
the 2002 programs they offer to the community. The Council's financial challenges,
according to Ms. Schedlich are a direct result of the funding cuts of the United
Way. The stable funding of approximately $80,000, which the Council has
traditionally received, has been reduced by 38% in 2002 as a result of the United
Way's change to their funding policies. The Town of Ajax has recently approved a
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$4000 grant to the Council, and they are requesting the City of Pickering to match
the Ajax grant and consider additional funding be considered in the 2003 budget.
2. Gayle Hutchinson, 4742 Sideline 4, Ashburn, spoke on behalf of the residents in
the Sideline 2, 4 & 6 area respecting noise and zoning issues they are facing as a
result of the dirt bike racing on private property in their community. The residents
claim that the noise and pollution is offensive, unwelcomed, and invasive. They
fear their property value is being compromised and some residents claim they are
experiencing health problems as a direct result of the noise. Ms. Hutchinson
committed to providing Council with a videotape of the dirt bike activities. The area
residents are requesting Council for assistance in dealing with the noise and dirt
caused by the dirt bikes.
3. Charlie Rankin, 925 Bayly Street, Unit 99, presented Council with a petition signed
by 2700 residents in support of construction of a bike trail in the City of Pickering.
Mr. Rankin expressed the desire for a path running from the north end to the south
end of the City and for bike lanes to be incorporated on Highway 2 and other
appropriate roads within the City.
4. Chuck Kunc, representative of Can-Sort Recycling Inc., presented Council with
background information in support of their revised application to increase waste
tonnage received at their 1048 Toy Avenue facility. Mr. Kunc requested to be
included on the list of delegations at the October 7th meeting. Councillor Brenner
requested Mr. Kunc to provide Council with the details respecting the proximity of
the Can-Sort facility to Krosno Creek.
5. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, addressed Council respecting the
zoning application submitted by Pickering Holdings Inc. on the south side of
Kingston Road, east of Whites Road. Ms Spencer objects to the day nursery,
bakery and restaurant uses, as she believes that all that is required in the area is
business space and a low-rise hotel. Ms. Spencer apprised Council of the negative
impact existing businesses have on their lives and requested that her concerns be
considered during the application review process.
6. Dan McTeague, MP, addressed Council. Although this type of development is
typically a local issue, he believes that the possibility that many merchants /
entrepreneurs may be out of business during the transition period, this matter may
be of Federal concern. Not only does this impact employment, the void in the
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market may impact the fair competition threshold. Mr. McTeague encouraged
Council to consider issues during their application deliberations.
7. Omelia Richichi, representative of First Simcha Shopping Centre, also addressed
Council respecting Planning Report PO 33-02 regarding the development of the
Metro East Trade Centre site. She confirmed that Charter Hall Management Group
has been released and may immediately begin working with INVAR. Ms. Richichi
advised that First Simcha is committed to working with staff but are also anxious to
proceed with the next phase in February 2003.
III
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #102/02 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Planning Committee dated September 9,2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #103/02 - Appendix #11
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole dated September 9, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
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Resolution #104/02
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
1. (a) That Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by
First Simcha Shopping Centers Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18,
Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to redesignate the METC/Wal-Mart
property and surrounding lands including Canadian Tire and the Pickering Home
& Leisure Centre from Regional Node 2 to Specialty Retailing Node on Schedule
I - Land Use Structure, and to also transfer existing site-specific policies relating
to the METC site from section 3.7 to section 3.6 of the Pickering Official Plan, as
set out in Appendix I to Report Number PO 33-02, be APPROVED; and
(b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan be
forwarded to City Council for approval, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number
PO 33-02, and subsequently, that Amendment 9 be FORWARDED FOR
APPROVAL by the City Clerk to the Region of Durham; and
2. (a)
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01, on lands being Part of Lot
18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to permit the deletion of the trade
center as a permitted use, increase the maximum gross floor area for all uses,
decrease the minimum floor area for a large format food store, and other minor
changes on the METC/Wal-Mart property be APPROVED AS REVISED; and
(b) That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 25/01, as set out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PO 32-02
be FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL for enactment; and
3. That staff be AUTHORIZED to make any necessary informational revisions to the
Village East Neighbourhood policies and the Regional Node 2 Development
Guidelines to further implement the Specialty Retailing Node designation in the
Pickering Official Plan; and
4. That a copy of Report Number PO 33-02 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and
the applicant for their information.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Holland and Ryan
Councillor Brenner
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #104/02 a
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by First
Simcha Shopping Centers Limited be deferred to the Council Meeting of October 7,2002.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland and Ryan
No: Councillors Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #104/02 b
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by First
Simcha Shopping Centers Limited be referred to a Durham agency, that deals with conflict
resolution, for mediation.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland and Ryan
No: Councillors Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
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Resolution #105/02
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"International Walk to School Day" - October 2, 2002
"World Breastfeeding Week" - October 1 - 7, 2002
"Rouge Park Week" - September 30 - October 5, 2002
CARRIED
Resolution #106/02
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
For leave to Introduce a motion concerning matching the Town of Ajax's grant of $4000 to
the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering.
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Resolution #107/02
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
For leave to Introduce a motion concerning submitting a request to the United Way to
restore funding to the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering to the 2001 levels.
CARRIED
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Resolution #108/02
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS the Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering provides an essential
service to the communities of Ajax and Pickering; and
WHEREAS the dramatic decrease in funding from the United Way of Ajax-Pickering to the
Social Development Council dramatically impacts their ability to provide vital services to
the community;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby
requests that the United Way restore funding to the Social Development Council to 2001
levels.
TABLED
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #108/02 a
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the resolution be amended to read:
"NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby
requests the United Way to reconsider the Social Development Council's application and
to attend a Council meeting to discuss the application.
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Resolution #108/02 b
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Motion be tabled until after the United Way has addressed Council regarding
funding to the Social Development Council.
CARRIED
llY.) ßY-~AW.§
That Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Pickles, took leave to introduce by-laws
of the City of Pickering:
Bv-Iaw Number 6011/02
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 18,
Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (OPA 01-008/D, OPA 04-005/P, A 25/01)
Bv-Iaw Number 6012/02
Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering. (OPA
01-005/P)
Bv-Iaw Number 6020/02
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Lot 2, Plan 473,
City of Pickering. (A 18101)
By-law Number 6021/02
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham, in part of Lot 20, Concession 8, in the City of Pickering. (A 16/00)
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By-law Number 6022/02
Being a By-law to exempt Lots 7 to 11, inclusive, and 17 to 22, inclusive, Plan 40M-2086,
Pickering, from part lot control.
By-\aw Number 6023/02
Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 31 and 35, Plan 40M-2089, Pickering, from part lot
control.
By-law Number 6024/02
Being a By-law to dedicate Part Lot 9, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 5, Plan
40R-11207, (Oakburn Street) as public highway.
THIRD READING:
Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor Pickles, moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6011/02, 6012/02, 6020/02, 6021/02,
6022/02, 6023/02 and 6024/02, 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 Corporation
be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
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OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Holland expressed his gratitude to the Mayor for appointing him to the
GT A OMB Review Committee. Councillor Holland stated that he believes Council
should not be concerned with OMB costs when deliberating planning issues, but
rather should be considering sound planning principals.
2.
Councillor Johnson requested staff to investigate the City's options in addressing
the noise and pollution issues resulting from dirt bikes. The Mayor further
requested the City Clerk to determine if the authorities are conducting an inquest
into the death of a child resulting from an A TV accident.
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3.
Councillor Johnson introduced a Notice of Motion, seconded by Councillor Holland,
to make a grant to the Social Development Council.
4.
The following items were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The Mayor advised that Council is required to comment on the proposed
Provincial I Federal Electoral Ward Boundaries. The City Clerk shall draft a
response and circulate to all members of Council for input.
b) The Mayor advised that Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing and Janet Ecker, MPP have invited him to meet regarding Seaton. The
Mayor confirmed that no agenda has been set. The Meeting is scheduled for
Monday, September 23, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. As additional members of Council
were interested in attending also, the Mayor requested the City Clerk to contact
the MPP's office to enquire if other members of Council may also attend.
c) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed copies of the North Pickering Land
Exchange Review Panel's Draft Principles.
d) The Mayor advised that the Durham Family court clinic is hosting a car rally on
October 5, 2002 and distributed brochures to Members of Council.
e) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed a copy of the Director, Planning &
Development's response to Council's request for information respecting the
North Pickering Golf Course.
f) The Chief Administrative Officer showcased the award won at the CNE by the
Parks & Facilities Division along with Dorsey James.
g) The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council that staff are investigating the
web access difficulties recently reported by members of the public
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CO~FIRMA TION BY-LAW
Bv-Iaw Number 6025/02
Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Pickles, moved for leave to introduce a By-
law of the City of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation
of the City of Pickering at its Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2002.
CARRIED
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
DATED
MAYOR
CLERK
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC 2002-8
That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on September 9th,
2002 presents its eighth report to Council:
1.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 34-02
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 40/00
PICKERING HOLDINGS INC. ET AL
815 KINGSTON ROAD (PART OF LOTS 27 AND 28, B.F.C. RANGE 3)
SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD EAST OF WHITES ROAD
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment A 40/00 be APPROVED subject to
conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report Number PO 34-02, to:
. retain vehicle sales and rental uses on the 'Boyer' parcel;
. retain hotel plus accessory uses on the 'Pickering Holdings' and 'Veridian'
parcels;
. permit piping of the watercourse on the 'Pickering Holdings' parcel,
subject to necessary approvals from the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority; and
. permit hotel plus accessory uses, vehicle sales and rental uses, and a full
range of retail, restaurant and office uses on all three parcels, being Part
of Lots 27 and 28, B.F.C., Range 3.
2.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 40-02
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/02
D.&J.MACKERACHER
501 ROSEBANK ROAD SOUTH (PART BLOCK K, PLAN 418)
NORTH-EAST CORNER OF ROSEBANK ROAD AND COWAN CIRCLE
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/02, be APPROVED subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report No. PO 40-02, to permit the
establishment of a second dwelling unit in the main dwelling unit, submitted by D. &
J. MacKeracher, on lands being Part Block K, Plan 418 (Part 2, Plan 40R-12933),
City of Pickering.
2. That the Applicants' request to provide vehicular access to the site from Cowan
Circle be DENIED.
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC 2002-8
3.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 42-02
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S PERMISSION TO DEVELOP LANDS
BY LAND SEVERANCE
E. AGNEW ET AL
1837-1841 APPLEVIEW ROAD
PART OF LOT 3. PLAN 330. LOT 16. PLAN 1051
1. That the request made by E. Agnew et ai, be APPROVED, to permit the
division of the subject lands, being Part of Lot 3, Plan 330 and Lot 16, Plan
1051 (known as 1837-1841 Appleview Road), for five additional lots by Land
Severance rather than be draft plan of subdivision.
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Appendix II
Committee of the Whole Report
COW 2002-9
That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on September 9, 2002,
presents its ninth report to Council and recommends:
1.
MAYORS OFFICE REPORT MO 03-02
GT AA PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STATUS UPDATE
1. That Council receive for information, Report to Council MO 03-02 providing a
status update on the GTAA's Pickering Advisory Committee.
2.
CLERKS REPORT CL 30-02
APPOINTMENT TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 905 BAYLY ST.,
1915 DENMAR RD.. 1310 FIELDLIGHT BLVD. AND 1345 ALTONA ROAD
1. That the draft by-law to appoint three persons to enforce the Parking By-law
at 905 Bayly St., 1915 Denmar Rd., 1310 Fieldlight Blvd. and 1345 Altona
Rd. be forwarded to Council for approval.
3.
PROCLAMATIONS
"BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING MONTH"
"WHITE RIBBON AGAINST PORNOGRAPHY WEEK"
"TERRY FOX RUN DAY"
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"Breakfast for Learning Month" - September, 2002
"White Ribbon Against Pornography Week" - October 20 - 27,2002
"Terry Fox Run Day" - September 15, 2002
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