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Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 16, 2002
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
A. Greentree
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- Supervisor, Legislative Services
- Committee Coordinator
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of December 2, 2002
Special Meeting of December 2,2002
Special Meeting of December 10,2002
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1.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to traffic concerns on Walnut
Lane:
a) Erika Kalishman, 1821 Walnut Lane, stated her concern with respect to the
speed at which vehicles travel along Walnut Lane. She advised that a traffic
study was undertaken the week of October 6 and it was determined that 757
cars traveled at an average speed of 31 km. an hour along Walnut Lane. She
stated that she disputes the validity of the results as it does not take into
consideration the vehicles which are destined for the driveways immediately
next to the recording device. She requested Council reduce the speed limit to
40 km an hour.
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b) Gayle Clow, 1811 Fairport Road, representing the Liverpool West Community
Association, stated her support of Erika's comments and advised that the
Liverpool West Community Association is in support of slowing the traffic and
ensure the safety of pedestrians. She suggested an intensive awareness
campaign, more traffic monitoring and lowering the speed limit. She questioned
when the traffic study would be complete.
2.
The following persons addressed Council with respect to the North Pickering Lands:
a) Tommy Thompson, Whitevale, stated his disappointment that Council decided to
go ahead with the Growth Management Study and his concern that this ad-hoc
planning is helping the developers.
b) Isabel Thompson, Whitevale, suggested that the Seaton planners come and
show plans for innovative housing, something Pickering could be proud of and
also for developers to come and meet with them.
c) Sandy Ryder, Whitevale, stated that those living on the agricultural preserve
want to ensure that they are well represented on the Steering Committee.
d) Bruce Flaherty, Whitevale, supports a transparent planning process. He stated
that to achieve this there are three necessary factors; a) full disclosure of which
properties in the agricultural preserves are owned by developers; b) that
someone living in the agricultural preserve and an active advocate of keeping
the agricultural preserve sits on the Consultant Selection Committee; and c)
further that someone living in the agricultural preserve and an active advocate of
keeping the agricultural preserve sits on the Steering Committee.
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RESOI-UTIOt§.
Resolution #152/02 - Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That the Report of the Planning Committee dated December 2, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
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Resolution #153/02 - Appendix #11
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole Report dated December 2, 2002, be
adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #154/02
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Council pass a Resolution authorizing:
a) the acceptance of an Offer to Purchase those parts of Shirley Drive, Plan 473,
designated as Parts 1,2 and 4, Plan 40R-21488 from Hollinger Construction Limited for
the purchase price of $93,260.00, subject to a registered covenant restricting
redevelopment of the property to a building height of 9 meters; and
b) the execution of a Transfer of Easement in favour of the City over Parts 2 and 4, Plan
40R-21488 for stormwater management purposes.
CARRIED
Resolution #155/02
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS in April 2001, the Federal Transport Minister announced that the Greater
Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) had been asked to determine the need for a future
regional reliever airport on the Pickering lands; and
WHEREAS a report prepared for the GT AA and released in September 2002 entitled
"Pickering Lands Airport Planning Initiative - Financial Assessment Analysis" concluded
that an airport based on a preliminary business model was feasible; and
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WHEREAS this report is an important early component of the rationale for the potential
establishment of an airport in Pickering and, therefore, the City of Pickering should review
the Analysis and provide a response to the GT AA; and
WHEREAS this report is a very technical document and provides a very specialized field of
analysis that staff of the City of Pickering do not have the expertise to review and comment
on in a meaningful way; and
WHEREAS the City has received sufficient funding from proponents in special planning
studies and reviews impacting the City of Pickering, including but not limited to, Special
Study Areas, Ontario Power Generation's Return to Service of Pickering 'A', Ontario Power
Generation's Waste Facility Expansion Study, and the Growth Management Study;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Pickering request that the
Federal Transport Minister and the CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
provide sufficient funding in order for the City of Pickering to acquire the appropriate
qualified expert services to review the GT AA Financial Assessment Analysis and provide
meaningful comments and recommendations to the Council and City of Pickering; and
THAT the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pickering, formally make this request in writing to
the Transport Minister and the President and CEO of the GT AA, with a copy to the
Member of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #155/02(a)
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the first Operative clause concerning acquiring the services of an appropriate
qualified consultant to review the GTAA Financial Assessment Analysis, be deleted.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Mclean, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Johnson and Pickles
Resolution #156/02
Moved by Councilor Mclean
Seconded by Councilor Holland
WHEREAS the Durham Regional Seniors Games Association has been in operation since
1982 and is represented by eight regional municipalities; and
WHEREAS the Seniors Games are available to anyone over the age of 55 years of age
who wish to compete in as many as twelve events that take place in the Region, drawing
up to 1000 competitors from within the Region; and
WHEREAS funding for these events is derived from event registration fees paid by the
participants. Out of this registration an affiliation fee is paid to the Ontario Seniors Games
Association who in turn host an ACTIFEST Olympics every second year in a host City; and
WHEREAS The Ontario Games Association has raised their affiliation fees by 66%, putting
a strain on participants and putting these Games at risk; and
WHEREAS The Seniors Games are an important part of a healthy mental and physical
lifestyle that offers social and competitive challenges; and
WHEREAS this one-time funding grant would assist this organization in continuing the
Games while they implement other fundraising activities and events.
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the City of Pickering make a grant in the amount of
$1500 to the Durham Regional Seniors Games in support of competitions in the Region for
the year 2003 for persons over 55 years of age; and
THAT this grant be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations & Individuals); and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the other municipalities within the Region
of Durham to match this grant.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, Mclean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #157102
Moved by Councillor Mclean
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS the City of Pickering has undertaken a pilot project for the curbside collection
of organics and expanded recyclables which has achieved a diversion rate of over 60% in
the test community of Amberlea while achieving widespread public acceptance and
approval; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering embarked upon the above noted pilot project to prove that
achieving greater than 50% diversion in Durham is possible today; and
WHEREAS the residents of the City of Pickering and the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Pickering have long stated that they are ready for a curbside composting program
and expanded recyclables across the City to deliver a diversion rate in excess of 50%; and
WHEREAS the Region of Durham stands to financially benefit from the diversion of waste
from landfill as it will not have to pay to dispose of that waste; and
WHEREAS the City of Pickering does not have the financial capacity to implement an
organic curbside collection service or jurisdictional authority to expand the current list of
recyclable materials; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has created significant incentives to municipalities
that achieve waste diversion rates greater than 50% but many of those incentives are time
sensitive; and
WHEREAS residents expect the Region of Durham to act expediently on the issue of
waste diversion and implement proven technologies for the benefit of the environment and
future generations; and
WHEREAS the Region of Durham has debated and considered the issue of increased
recyclables and curbside collection of organics since 1994 and has yet to commit to a
program; and
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WHEREAS the Region of Durham will be reviewing its waste management practices at the
end of February or the beginning of March of 2003 through the 'Solid Waste Financing and
Servicing Study' (SWFSS);
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests
the Region of Durham to commit to a curbside organic waste collection system and
expanded recyclables (similar to the cart bin system that is currently provided to the
residents of Amberlea in the City of Pickering's waste diversion pilot project) across the
entire Region prior to April 30, 2003 for implementation no later than the end of June 2003
for the expanded recyclables and November 30, 2003 for organics; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the other municipalities within the Region
of Durham for endorsement with relevant data and information from their municipalities;
and
FURTHER THAT this motion be circulated to:
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair
Jack McCorkell, Commissioner of Regional Works
Janet Ecker, M.P.P. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
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BY-LAWS
That Councilor Ryan, seconded by Councilor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-laws of
the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 6070/02
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham in Lots 1-7 and 10, Plan M-1040, City of Pickering. (A 13/02)
By-law Number 6071/02
Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 24,25 and 27, Plan 40M-2089, Pickering, from part lot
control.
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By-law Number 6072/02
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,23,24,25,26 and 27, Plan 40M-2086,
Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 6073/02
Being a dedicate Blocks 29 and 30, Plan 40M-1981, Pickering (Sparrow Circle) as public
highway.
By-law Number 6074/02
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Block 44, Plan 40M-1739, Pickering, designated
as Parts 4 and 5, Plan 40R-21113, (Rockwood Drive) as public highway.
By-law Number 6075/02
Being a by-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of planning applications
received after January 1, 2003.
By-law Number 6076/02
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 1792 Liverpool Road, 1210 & 1235 Radom St., 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., 580
Eyer Dr., 1915 Denmar Rd., 1530, 1540, 1625 and 1655 Pickering Parkway, 1525 & 1535
Diefenbaker Court, 1000 & 1400 The Esplanade, 925 Bayly St., 1360 & 1885 Glenanna
Rd., 1958 & 1975 Rosefield Rd., 1880 & 1890 Valley Farm Rd. and 1650 Kingston Road.)
By-law Number 6077/02
Being a by-law of authorize the execution of a renewal for a Licence Agreement between
Corporation of The City of Pickering and Hydro One Networks Inc.
CARRIED
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THIRD READING:
Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that the report of the Committee
of the Whole on By-law Numbers 6070/02,6071/02,6072/02,6073/02,6074/02,6075/02,
6076/02 and 6077/02, 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.
Mayor Arthurs, on behalf of all Council Members and their families, extended a
Merry Christmas to all Pickering constituents.
2.
Councillor McLean congratulated staff of the King Richards Pub for their work in
raising $10,000 for the Children's Wish Foundation.
3.
Councillor Ryan thanked Andrew Chung and Pickering Toyota for the Children's
Christmas Party held on Saturday.
4.
Councinor Ryan urged residents to donate to the St. Paul's on the Hill Food Bank.
5.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed copies of correspondence from the
Pickering Squash Club concerning partnering with the City.
b) The Director, Planning & Development commented on a matter concerning the
Committee of Adjustment and requested direction on how to handle Council's
concerns.
c) Mayor Arthurs distributed a copy of a fax received late today from The
Honourable Chris Hodgson concerning the North Pickering Lands.
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CO~MA TION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6078102
Councilor Johnson, seconded by Councilor Brenner, 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 Meeting of December 16,2002.
CARRIED
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
DATED
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Appendix I
Planning Committee Report
PC 2002-10
That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on December 9, 2002
presents its tenth report to Council and recommends:
1.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PO 55-02
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DURHAM REGION
OFFICIAL PLAN TO ESTABLISH CONFORMITY WITH THE
OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN (ORMCP)
1. That Council RECEIVE for information Report Number PO 55-02, respecting
proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP);
2. That Council ENDORSE Report Number PO 55-02, supporting, in principle,
the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement
the ORMCP, provided the Proposed Amendments are revised to:
. recognize existing uses;
. reconcile inconsistencies regarding existing uses;
. allow lower-tier municipalities to refine all land use designations,
consistent with the ORMCP;
. allow "Low-Intensity Recreational Uses" without requiring a Regional
Official Plan Amendment;
. identify prime agricultural lands;
. provide further information and clarification regarding data management
and monitoring of the Oak Ridges Moraine and ORMCP; and
. recognize Altana as a Hamlet / Rural Settlement;
3. That Council REQUEST that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
amend the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan to: (i) allow lower-tier
municipal Official Plans and/or Zoning By-laws to recognize existing uses that
have received Planning Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001; and (ii)
recognize Altona as a "Rural Settlement" on the "Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan Land Use Designation Map", numbered 208, dated April
17,2002;
4. That Council RECOMMEND that the Region of Durham request that the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan as outlined in Recommendation #3 to Report PO 55-02;
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Planning Committee Report
PC 2002-10
5. That Council REQUEST that the Region of Durham provide lower-tier
municipalities an opportunity to comment on any future revisions to the
proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) prior to adoption by
Regional Council; and
6. That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report Number PO 55-02 to:
Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing; Clerk, Region of Durham; and Clerks
of lower-tier Municipalities in Durham Region.
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Appendix II
Committee of the Whole Report
COW 2002-12
That the Committee of the Whole of the City of Pickering having met on December 9,
2002, presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends:
1.
OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 52-02
RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURAL SERVICES
MASTER PLAN FINAL REPORT
1. That Report OES 52-02 be received by Council; and
2. That the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Master Plan Final Report
(November 2002) be endorsed as a planning document; and
3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
2.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 08-02
KINGSTON ROAD DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES STUDY
CITY OF PICKERING COMMENTS
1. That Council receive for information Report CAO-08-02 concerning the
Kingston Road Design Opportunities Study, prepared by Totten Sims Hubicki
Associates (TSH) for the Region of Durham; and
2. That Council endorse the following recommendations:
i) That a signalized intersection and formalized pedestrian crossing be
established on Kingston Road mid-block between Liverpool Road and
Glenanna Road; and
ii) That the Region of Durham continue to offer excess road allowance along
Kingston Road to abutting private landowners to encourage development
opportunities and enhanced landscaped areas on properties fronting
Kingston Road; and
iii) That the Region of Durham commence the detailed design work of
Kingston Road between Pine Creek and the Ontario Hydro Corridor (east
of Valley Farm Road) in 2003, and commence the implementation of
works in 2004; and
3. That Council authorize the CAO to prepare in 2003 a liS-Year Downtown
Implementation Strategy" for Council's consideration.
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COW 2002-12
4. That a copy of this Report and Council's recommendations be circulated to
the Region of Durham.
3.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT CAO 09-02
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
PICKERING (NUCLEAR) WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITY EXPANSION
1. That Report CAO 09-02 regarding the Pickering (Nuclear) Waste
Management Facility Expansion be received; and
2. That Council endorse Report CAO 09-02, including the comments provided
by Acres & Associated, as the City of Pickering's comments on the draft EA
guidelines for the Pickering (Nuclear) Waste Management Facility Expansion;
and
3. That Report CAO 09-02 be forwarded to the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission for consideration in finalizing the EA guidelines for the Pickering
(Nuclear) Waste Management Facility Expansion, to the Ontario Power
Generation, and to the Nuclear Waste Management Association for
information.
4.
CLERKS REPORT CL 40-02
PROPOSED REGIONAL SMOKING BY-LAW
That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby advises the Council of the
Regional Municipality of Durham that it supports the Regional Smoking By-law,
attached as Appendix "0" to Report #2002-MOH-40 of the Commissioner &
Medical Officer of Health; and
FURTHER that the Council of the City of Pickering states it's objection to any
material alteration of the by-law that would lead to weakening any of its
provisions; and
FURTHER that this motion be circulated to all lower tier municipalities in Durham,
to the Regional Chair, the Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health and the
Chair of Health and Social Services.
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