HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 13, 2004Special Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 13, 2004
8:00 PM
PRESENT:
Mayor David Ryan
COUNCILLORS:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
B. Taylor
T. Melymuk
C. Rose
D. Watrous
ABSENT:
R. Johnson
T.J. Quinn
- Chief Administrative Officer (Acting) and
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- City Clerk
- Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy
- Manager, Policy
- Committee Coordinator
- Family Emergency
- Chief Administrative Officer (Medical Leave)
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INVOCATION
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order and led Council in the saying of the
Invocation.
Councillor Ashe declared a conflict in' the Resolution and By-law-~
respecting OPA 04-002/P as he is a member of the Whitevale Golf Club
which is included in the Study Area.
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DELEGATIONS
The following delegations addressed Council concerning the Growth
Management Study Area Implementation:
a)
Terry Nuspl, 140 Woodview Drive, requested Council oppose this
recommendation advising of their promise to preserve the agricultural land
in perpetuity.
b)
Bonnie Littley, representing Rouge Duffins Greenspace Coalition, stated
their objection to this recommendation and their mistrust in the study. She
compared the Picketing Plan to the Provincial Plan and stated that much
more land would be developed with the Pickering Plan. She advised that
they look forward to the agricultural preserve being included in the
Greenbelt.
c)
John Rider, 494 Whitevale Road, read the deputation prepared by Sandy
Rider advising of her objection to the recommendation and the urbanization
of the agricultural preserve up to Taunton Road. This is morally wrong, as
Council promised the agricultural lands would be kept in perpetuity.
d)
Don Harvey, 470 Conc. Rd. 3, requested Council vote against this
resolution, advising that houses should not be built in this unique area.
e)
John Newell, representing Cherrywood Community Association and the
Ontario Vernal Ponds Association, stated their concern with the
environmental affects and advised that development should not occur near
the Herron Rookery. He further advised of their objection to this
recommendation.
Jim Thompson, Whitevale, stated his opposition to the recommendation, the
adopting by-laws and the inclusion of the agricultural preserve in the Growth
Management Study Area.
g)
Wolf Mueller, 2955 Altona Road, stated his opposition to developing and
destruction of this area.
h)
Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, stressed the importance of meeting
and talking with the Province and requesting an Environmental Assessment
of the Greenwood, Seaton and Agricultural Preserve.
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Isobel Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, commented on the poor judgement of
Council to hold the strategic planning session at Deer Creek Golf & Country
Club. She further stated that Council have made a big mistake in fighting
with the Province.
Mike Wilfer, 2 Jomar Avenue, stated that the direction Council is taking is
ethically and morally wrong.
Brian Evely, 853 Chapleau Drive, advised of his opposition to growth on the
agricultural preserve and to the passing of the recommendation. Council
should be sitting at the Seaton planning table to get the best deal for the
City. He asked Council to vote against this land use and study other areas
for development.
Jim Robb, I Braeburn Blvd., representing the Friends of the Rouge
Watershed, distributed and reviewed his comments advising that the
Friends of the Rouge Watershed agree with the Durham Region Director of
Strategic Planning that the Growth Management Study is subjective and
flawed. He stated that Council should not pass an Official Plan
Amendment, which recommends development of the Agricultural Preserve.
m) John Wager, advised that the residents want the entire Village of
Greenwood included in the greenbelt area.
(111) RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #163104
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee EC 2004-18, Appendix I, dated November
22, 2004, be adopted.
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Conflict:
Absent:
CARRIED
Councillors Brenner, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Ashe
Councillor Johnson
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PICKER1NG
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Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion, seconded by Councillor McLean, to
implement a zoning strategy to protect aboriginal lands.
(IV) BY-LAWS
That Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Brenner, took leave to introduce by-
laws of the City of Pickering:
By-law Number 6410/04
Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 13 to the Official Plan for the City of Picketing as it
relates to the Seaton lands. (OPA 04-002/P)
By-law Number 6411/04
Being a by-law adopt Amendment 13 to the Official Plan for the City of Picketing as it
relates to the Agricultural Assembly lands. (OPA 04-002/P)
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Brenner, moved that By-law Numbers
6410/04 and 6411/04, 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.
CARRIED
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(V) CLOSED MEETING
Resolution #164/04
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Council meet In Camera to discuss matters of potential litigation and a personnel
issue.
CARRIED
directed to report to Council on this matter.
Resolution #166104
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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That Report CS 47-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer,
concerning Outstanding Recovery of Water Bomber Costs, be received; and
That Recommendation 2(a) set out in Report CS 47-04 be adopted; and
That the appropriate officials of the City of Picketing be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto.
REFERRED BACK TO STAFF
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Resolution #165104
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Confidential Memorandum dated December 8, 2004 from the Solicitor for the
City regarding the Berrywood Development Application be received; and
That the recommendation set out in this memorandum be adopted.
CARRIED
Council considered a Confidential Memorandum dated December 13, 2004 from the
(Acting) Chief Administrative Officer regarding a Purchasing/Personnel matter.
Councillor Ashe discussed an issue regarding fire dispatch and the (Acting) CAO was
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Resolution #166/04(a)
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Referred to staff.
CARRIED
(VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 6412~04
Councillor Dickerson, 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 Picketing at its Special Meeting of December 13, 2004.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, McLean, Pickles and Mayor Ryan
No: Councillor Ashe and Dickerson
Absent: Councillor Johnson
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DATED
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10:44 pm.
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-18
That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on November 22,
2004, presents its eighteenth report to Council and recommends:
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 42-04
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 04-002/P
AMENDMENT 13 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
CITY INITIATED: GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY AREA
IMPLEMENTATION
PART OF LOTS 24-35, CONCESSION 2
PART OF LOTS 17-24, LOTS 25-35, CONCESSION 3
LOTS 17-35, CONCESSION 4
LOTS 17-35, CONCESSION 5
PART OF LOTS 31-35, CONCESSION 6
That Picketing Council RECEIVE Report PD 42-04 on Official Plan
Amendment OPA 04-002/P (now Amendment 13 to the Pickering Official
Plan), City initiated: Growth Management Study Area Implementation; and
(a)
That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 04-002/P, initiated by
the City of Pickering, to implement the Counciil endorsed Structure
Plan of the Growth Management Study Area, be APPROVED, as set
out in Exhibit "A" to Appendices I and II to Report PD 42-04; and
(b)
That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 13 to the Picketing Official
Plan, as it relates to the Seaton lands only, be FORWARDED FOR
ENACTMENT to Council as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 42-04;
and
(c)
That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 13 to the Picketing Official
Plan, as it relates to the Agricultural Assembly lands only, be
FORWARDED FOR ENACTMENT to Council as set out in Appendix II
to Report PD 42-04; and
(d) That Amendment 13 to the Picketing Official Plan be FORWARDED
FOR APPROVAL by the City Clerk to the Region of Durham; and
That Pickering Council request the Region of Durham to RESOLVE
Deferrals 3, 8, 14, 24, 38, 42 and 48, and the remaining parts of Deferrals
11, 31 and 39 to the Pickering Official Plan; and
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Appendix I
Executive Committee Report
EC 2004-18
That Pickering Council AUTHORIZE staff to initiate the appropriate
amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan 'to implement
Amendment 13 to the Pickering Official Plan, and undertake any other
required work to secure regional approval; and
That Picketing Council DIRECT staff to include policies in Amendment 13 to
the Picketing Official Plan which require that a minimum of 25% of new
residential construction in Central Pickering (Growth Management Study
area) be of forms that would be affordable to households of Iow or moderate
income.
That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 4;!-04 to:
(a) The provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs for incorporation in
completing a Greenbelt Plan for the Golden Horseshoe; and
(b) The provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal for
incorporation in completing a Growth Management Plan for the Golden
Horseshoe area; and
(c) The Chair and members of Regional Council for incorporation in the
Durham Regional Official Plan review; and
(d) The provincial Minister of the Environment, and the President and CEO
of the Ontario Realty Corporation for incorporation in completing the
environmental assessment for Oak Ridges Moraine / Seaton land
swap; and
(e) The provincial Minister of Transportation, and the President and CEO
of the 407 ETR for incorporation in finalizing the two identified freeway
interchange locations on Highway 407 in Seaton; and
(f) The federal Minister of Transport and the President and CEO of the
Greater Toronto Airports Authority for consideration in undertaking a
federal environmental assessment for the Pickering Airport Lands; and
(g) The City of Toronto, the Town of Markham, the Town of Ajax, the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and other appropriate
interested groups, agencies or individuals for their information and
action if necessary.
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