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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 01, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 1, 2004 7:40PM PRESENT: Mayor David Ryan COUNCILLORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor T. Melymuk C. Rose A. Greentree ill - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - City Clerk - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Manager, Policy - Supervisor, Legislative Services ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 16, 2004 Special Meeting of February 23, 2004 ill) DELEGA TIONS 1. Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, provided Council with an overview of Regional activities including the smoking by-law, hospital funding, Regional Headquarters, Regional transit improvements and the opening of the University. - 1 - ~.o 1'.1 ~H "I . Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 1, 2004 7:40 PM 2. John Presta, Director of Environmental Services, Region of Durham, addressed Council with respect to the Regional Biosolids Master Plan. He advised that a Pickering public information meeting will be held on March 8th at the Recreation Complex from 4 pm to 8 pm. 3. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Growth Management Study: a) Bonnie Littley, 1499 Sandhurst Crescent, stated that it is redundant to go any further, that the Provincial Government has already given it's opinion and that the Minister's Zoning Order is still in effect. She further stated that the Study was financially supported by the developers and that many of the groups in Pickering, who have repeatedly provided their comments, have not been represented in the Study. b) Dr. Thompson, 437 Churchwin Street, Whitevale, stated that he does not object to the motion because he supports public consultation, however, he disagrees with many of the recommendations. The public must be involved as the Study is very complex, detailed and far reaching and one month is not enough time for review. He stated his concern with how Council will deal with the perception that since the developers funded the Study, that it's recommendations favour the developers. He further questioned how Council will resolve the moral, ethical and legal grounds of overturning a policy previously established by a previous Council respecting the agricultural preserve. c) Gord Willson, Whitevale Road, Whitevale, does not agree with the Study or spending any more on it and stated that anything beyond Phase II is wasteful. He supports public input and the better utilization of funds and staff resources. d) Tommy Thompson, 3168 Byron Street, Whitevale, spoke in opposition of urban development in North Pickering. He recited the history of events since 1972. e) Isabel Thompson, 3168 Byron Street, Whitevale, stated that the only persons benefiting from this plan are those who purchased the land for small amounts of money. Recognizing that no one, including the Province, wants to develop the agricultural preserve, attention should be given to developing Seaton only. -2- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 1, 2004 7:40 PM f) Brian Buckles, RR 4, Uxbridge, is very interested and hopeful that a new era of cooperation with the Province will develop. One concern he has with the package is that it assumes that the Province's position can be changed. He stated his opposition to the release of the easements, and believes the environmental concerns are being well looked after with the Study. He disagrees with the Studies indication that development of Seaton only would be inadequate, as the Durham Region Official Plan supports that agricultural lands are not required to accommodate forecasted residential growth. g) Graham Crawshaw, 219 3rd Concession, representing the Cherrywood Neighbourhood Association, spoke in opposition of development on the agricultural preserve. He encouraged Council not to endorse the Study because the recommendations are inherently wrong, but endorses public input before deciding on the Study recommendations. h) John Kay, 9529 Resor Road, Markham, stated that he believes the Growth Management Study is simply about building on farmland. He spoke in opposition of Council changing its mind on "perpetuity". He asked Council to support the citizens and not develop the agricultural preserves. i) Bruce Flattery, referred to a drawing contained in the study and highlighted the changes that have taken place since the drawing was made. He asked Council to consider deferring their decision pending the outcome of the Tree By-law prosecution scheduled for April 26, 2004. He referred to the Municipal Council Code of Conduct and questioned the involvement of the developers involved in the tree by-law infraction and the developers funding for this Study. j) Terry Nuspl, 140 Woodview Drive, stated that the residents are not fighting the development of Seaton. She further stated that the City included the agricultural preserve in the Study, not the Province. She stated her opposition to continuing discussions with the Province and advised that the residents do not want the agricultural easements lifted. - 3- ~ Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 1, 2004 7:40 PM (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #30/04 - Appendix I Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee 2004-3 dated February 16, 2004, be adopted with the following consideration: Item #1 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan No: Councillors Ashe and Johnson CARRIED Resolution #31/04 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Clerk's Report CL 10-04 regarding the transfer of the City's power relating to transit to the Region of Durham, be received; and 2. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby consents to Region of Durham By-law Number 11-2004 which provides for the transfer of all the lower-tier power relating to public transportation systems, other than highways, to the Region effective July 1, 2004 or such other date as may be established by resolution of Regional Council. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, Johnson, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan -4- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 1, 2004 7:40 PM Resolution #32/04 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Red Cross Month" - March, 2004 CARRIED (IV) BY -LAWS That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by- laws of the City of Pickering: By-law Number 6302/04 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1467 Whites Road, 375, 1560, 1550 and 1865 Kingston Road, 1822 Whites Road and 1100 Begley Street). CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved that By-law Numbers 6302/04, 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. CARRIED - 5- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 1, 2004 7:40 PM 2. 4. 6. (V) 1. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor McLean requested staff look into the matter of snowmobiles on Frenchman's Bay. Councillor Brenner requested staff to review the City'an update on the feasibility of regulating the use of pesticides. 3. Councillor Brenner requested staff to review the City's purchasing policy to ensure it complies with the requirements of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25. Councillor Johnson provided an update to Council on the discussions that took place regarding roads at the Region. He stated that Brock Road is a link between two 400 series highways and as such responsibility for Brock Road should be transferred to the Province. 5. Councillor Johnson commended the citizens for their support of Variety Village. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the first draft of 2004 Financial Overview and a Confidential Report regarding a community organization will be included in their Friday package. (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 6303/04 Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor 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 March 1, 2004. CARRIED -6- Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 1, 2004 7:40 PM VII ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm DATED '('(\ûf"C ~)) l 0\\ -7- ~ MA _n ~ ;;¡ ¿çJ: ÃkJ; C ER - .. Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-3 That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on February 23, 2004, presents its third report to Council and recommends: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 11-04 CITY OF PICKERING GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY, PHASE 2 1. That Council RECEIVE for information Report PD 11-04 respecting the City's Growth Management Study; and 2. That Council ENDORSE for consultation the following Phase 2 Reports attached under separate cover to Report PD 11-04; and . "Phase 2: Preferred Growth Management Concept and Structure Plan", prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, Sorensen Gravely lowes Planning Associates Inc., Joseph Bogdan Associates Inc., and Enid Slack Consulting Inc. dated February, 2004, . "Market Analysis Report" prepared by N. Barry Lyon Consulting Limited dated January, 2004; and . "Water Budget Analysis" prepared by Clarifica Inc. dated November, 2003; and DIRECT staff to circulate the Phase 2 Reports to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Region of Durham, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, other appropriate agencies and the public for review and comment; and then report back to Council with their recommendations on the Phase 2 Reports; and 3. That Council DEFER the Phase 3 of the Growth Management Study until such time as it has considered the staff report on the Phase 2 Reports. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 06-04 DISCUSSION PAPERS - "PROPOSED DIRECTIONS" DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW. PHASE 2 1. That the comments in Report PD 06-04 of the Director, Planning & Development be ENDORSED as the City's comments on the "Proposed Directions" of the Durham Regional Official Plan Review: Phase 2 Discussion Papers. - 8- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-3 2. That the Region of Durham be REQUESTED to address the City's comments in Report PD 06-04 before initiating amendments to the Regional Official Plan, including revising the "Proposed Directions". . to identify a 30-year urban land supply for growth in Durham Region; . to restructure the Durham Plan as a more strategic policy document that recognizes the comprehensive area municipal official plans and the increased planning capabilities at the local level; . to eliminate the duplication of official plan policies on matters addressed in area municipal official plans; and . to differentiate between parts of the Region, including using separate rural policies for near-urban countryside and agricultural areas well-removed from urban settlements. 3. That the Commissioner of Planning be REQUESTED to provide an "early release" of at least three weeks for the Report to Regional Planning Committee on "Revised Directions" for the Durham Regional Official Plan Review. 4. That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 06-04 to the Region of Durham and to local municipalities in Durham Region. 3. OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 11-04 DUFFINS CREEK HEADWATERS MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TRCA PROPERTIES 1. That Report OES 11-04 regarding the Duffins Creek Headwaters Management Plan for TRCA Properties, be received; and 2. That Council support in principle the Management Plan, including the proposed Trail Plans and the recommendation for the creation of a Community Stewardship Committee to help with implementation. - 9- Appendix I Executive Committee Report EC 2004-3 4. PROCLAMATIONS: "EASTER SEALS MONTH" "DAY OF MOURNING" "REALTOR'S MONTH" That Mayor Ryan be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Easter Seals Month" - March, 2004 "Day of Mourning" - April 28, 2004 "Realtor's Month" - May, 2004 - 10-