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Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
9:10 PM
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCILLORS:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
M. Holland
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
T. J. Quinn
N. Carroll
J. Reble
B. Taylor
T. Melymuk
L. Taylor
C. Rose
G. McGregor
R. Pym
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Solicitor for the City
- City Clerk
- Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy
- Manager, Development Review
- Manager, Policy
- Principal Planner-Policy
- Principal Planner-Development Review
- Committee Coordinator
INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 21, 2004
DELEGATIONS
The following persons
Management Study:
addressed Council with respect to the Growth
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Rob Lyon, 478 Conc. 4, requested Council's endorsement of the Growth
Management Study. He stated that the Agricultural Preserve belongs to the
people and he commented on his concern with the Province bringing
forward a secondary plan within seven months.
Sandy Rider, 494 Whitevale Road, representing the Whitevale & District
Residents Association, requested Council hold off endorsing the Growth
Management Study, Phase II Report. She advised that they would be
breaking a promise and trust of the residents they represent.
Jim Thompson, 437 Churchwin Street, 437 Churchwin Street, requested
they stop consideration of the study, defer for further discussions with all
levels of government and attempt to come up with a development agreed
upon by all.
Harvey Kirsch, 1975 Memory Lane, Unit #3, suggested that wording be
included in the Study to reflect the 120 acres given to the First Nations. He
requested Council be clear in what they are telling the residents. He
questioned the rush in approving the Growth Management Study, Phase II.
John Kay, 9529 Reesor Road, Markham, stated that Council is breaking
good faith by ignoring the easements.
David Steele, representing PACT, expressed disappointment that the
Provincial Government has not instigated an independent environmental
assessment for Seaton. He stated that the Provincial Government should
release all details of the land swap deal. The three groundwater aquifers
under Seaton are provincially significant. He stated that Council, throughout
the Growth Management Study have stuck fast to the belief that it has an
obligation to protect environmentally sensitive lands north of Finch Avenue
in Pickering. He requested that Council not waiver from their position.
David Home, representing PACT, stated that there should be a full
independent environment assessment undertaken for the Seaton lands and
that some agricultural lands should be developed to save the
environmentally sensitive lands in the Seaton area.
Phil McMullen, 516 Kingston Road, Ajax, suggested that Council will have to
fight with the Provincial Government by endorsing the Growth Management
Study.
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John Bousefield, representing the West Duffins Landowners Group, urged
Council to adopt Planning & Development Report PD 22-04 and the Growth
Management Study, Phase II.
Scott Hossie, representing Stantec Consulting, spoke in support of the
Growth Management Study.
Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, stated his opposition to the study
and development of the agricultural preserve. He suggested putting Phase
III on hold and wait for the Van Nostram's study
Isobel Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, advised that two-thirds of the people
did not support the study because of development on the agricultural
preserve. This is questionable behaviour when developers paid for the
study. She suggested that Council rethink the Growth Management Study.
Wolf Mueller, 2955 Altona Road, stated his opposition to the Growth
Management Study.
Bonnie Littley, 1499 Sandhurst Crescent, requested Council not proceed
with the Growth Management Study but meet together with Province to
study plan. She questioned what the study has cost to-date.
Steve Schaefer, representing West Duffins Group, stated his support of the
Growth Management Study.
Don Harvey, 470 Concession Road 3, stated that a conflict of interest is
obvious with development paying for the study but also benefiting from it.
Andy Managhan, Universal Workers Union, stated his support of this phase
of the Growth Management Study advising that it will provide economic
growth.
Lorne Almack, R. R. #5, Claremont, stated that the Growth Management
Study was driven and financed by speculators. He requested that the
Growth Management Study be tabled, that Council work with the Province
to plan Seaton and that developers study smart growth,
Brian Buckles, representing the Green Door Alliance, stated his opposition
to development on the Agricultural Preserve adding that this land belongs to
the public. He questioned who benefits from the release of these lands.
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Steven Hunt, 1657 Goldenridge Road, congratulated Council on
commissioning the Study and urges its adoption.
Mark Flowers, Lawyer representing Duffins Capital Corporation, expressed
their support of the Growth Management Study and requested its adoption.
Terry Nuspl, 140 Woodview Avenue, stated that Council represent the
people not the developers. She stated her opposition to the Growth
Management Study.
w) Mike Wilfer, representing Cherrywood Residents Association, spoke in
opposition to the Growth Management Study.
(IV) RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #99/04- Appendix I
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-12 dated June 29, 2004, be
adopted.
DEFERRED TO THE JULY
26TM COUNCIL MEETING
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Planning & Development Report PD 26-04 be deferred to the Council Meeting of
July 2Gth, 2004.
CARRIED
Councillor Ashe declared an interest in Planninq & Development Reports PD 22-
04 PD 28-04 because of a perceived or potential interest as a member of
Whitevale Golf Club.
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Mayor Ryan read into the record a letter from Hazel McCallion, Mayor and Chair of
the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel.
Resolution #100/04
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Report PD 22-04 on the City's Growth Management Study: Phase 2
(Recommended Structure Plan) be received; and
That the Structure Plan for the Growth Management Study Area (dated February,
2004, prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited; Gravely Sorenson Lowes Planning
Associates Inc., Joseph Bogdan Associates Inc., and Enid Slack Consulting Inc.),
provided as Appendix I to Report PD 22-04, be endorsed as the basis for
establishing an urban boundary and land use designations, subject to a
subsequent report from staff as outlined in Recommendation 3; and
That staff be requested to prepare a subsequent report for Council's
consideration on the official plan and other amendments, and the related
processes required to implement the Structure Plan for the Growth Management
Study Area, taking into consideration the matters outlined in Appendix II; and
That staff in discussion with the Consulting Team, be requested to examine the
work program for the Phase 3 - Neighbourhood Plans of the Growth
Management Study, and make whatever modifications are necessary to ensure
the program supports and is consistent with the City's application to the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities 'Green Municipal Enabling Fund' for the
preparation of a Sustainable Neighbourhood Plan, and that staff and the
Consulting Team then be authorized to commence Phase 3; and
That the following individuals be requested to consider and incorporate the City's
position on Phase 2 of the Growth Management Study as applicable, in
undertaking their respective activities and initiatives:
a. The Minister of Municipal Affairs in completing a development plan under The
Ontario Planning and Development Act for lands in Pickering;
b. The Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal in completing a Growth
Management Plan for the Golden Horseshoe area;
c. The Chair and members of the provincial Greenbelt Task Force when making
recommendations on a permanent greenbelt in the Golden Horseshoe;
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d. The Chair and members of Regional Council when making amendments to
the Durham Regional Official Plan, and that Regional Council direct the
Commissioner of Planning to incorporate the City's Growth Management
Study findings into the Durham Regional Official Plan Review;
e. The Minister of the Environment, and the President and CEO of the Ontario
Realty Corporation in completing the environmental Assessment for lands in
Pickering;
f. The Minister of Transportation, and the President and CEO of the 407 ETR in
finalizing the freeway interchange locations on Highway 407 in Pickering; and
g. The President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority in
completing the draft Master Plan for the Pickering Airport Lands; and
That the City Clerk be requested to forward a copy of Report PD 22-04, together
with Council's resolution on the matter, to the individuals listed in
Recommendation 5, as well as the City of Toronto, the Town of Markham, the
Town of Ajax, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Rouge Park
Alliance, the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Wayne Arthurs -
MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, Dan McTeague-MP, Pickering-Scarborough East,
Mark Holland-MP, Ajax-Pickering, Standing Committee on Government Affairs
and any other interested groups, agencies or individuals for their information
and/or action.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan
No: Councillor Johnson
Conflict: Councillor Ashe
Resolution #101/04
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Pickering Council RECEIVE, and ENDORSE as its comments Report PD
28-04 on the Discussion Paper entitled Toward a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt
prepared by the Greenbelt Task Force, dated May 2004, EBR Registry Number:
PF 04E0002; and
That Pickering Council ADVISE the Chair and members of the Greenbelt Task
Force, that:
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a) Pickering Council supports the concept of a permanent greenbelt in the
Golden Horseshoe;
b) the Task Force Incorporate the results of Phase 2 of the City of Pickering's
Growth Management Study and the comments provided in this Report in
completing its final recommendations; and
c) the Task Force coordinate its work with the Province's work on a Growth
Management Study for the Golden Horseshoe as well as other pertinent
provincial initiatives such as the Planning Act reform work prior to making its
final recommendations to the Province.
That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 28-04 to the Chair and
members of the Greenbelt Task Force; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing; the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal; the Manager-Planning
Policy, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Region of Durham; and
Wayne Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan
No: Councillor Johnson
Conflict: Councillor Ashe
(V) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Holland, took leave to introduce by-
laws of the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 4347~04
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17, Plan 40M-2119, Pickering, from
part lot control.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Holland, moved that By-law Numbers
6347/04, 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.
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Recorded Vote on By-law 6347~04:
Yes: Councillors Ashe, Brenner, Holland, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan
No: Councillor Johnson
CARRIED
(VI)
1.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Ashe congratulated Councillor Holland on being elected as MP for the
Ajax-Pickering riding.
Councillor Ashe gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor Johnson,
concerning a by-election.
Councillor Brenner congratulated and thanked Councillor Holland on his election
as MP.
Councillor Pickles also congratulated Councillor Holland on his election as MP.
Councillor Johnson commended Mayor Ryan on the handling of the evenings
meeting.
Councillor Johnson congratulated Councillor Holland on his election as MP.
(VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6348/04
Councillor Holland, seconded by Councillor McLean, 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 June 29, 2004.
CARRIED
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
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The Meeting adjourned at 1:20 am, Wednesday, June 30th, 2004.
DATED
,J/CITY CLERK
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-12
That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on June 29, 2004,
presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends:
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 26-04
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S-P-2003-04
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/03
BROOKFIELD HOMES ON BEHALF OF C. WANNACOTT
AND M. OTTO
PART OF LOT 17, CONCESSION 2
That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2003-04 submitted by
Brookfield Homes on behalf of C. Wannacott and M. Otto, on lands being Part
of Lot 17, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to permit the development of a
plan of subdivision be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in
Appendix I to Planning Report PD 26-04.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/03 submitted by Brookfield
Homes on behalf of C. Wannacott and M. Otto, on lands being Part of Lot 17,
Concession 2, City of Pickering, to establish performance standards to permit
the development of townhouse dwelling units, be APPROVED, subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning Report PD 26-04.
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