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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ¡VIINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson - Chairman
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
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N. Carroll
R. Holborn
L. Taylor
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Director of Planning
- Director of Public Works
- Manager, Current Operations Division
- Town Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
(1)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 28, 1997
Councillor Johnson welcomed the I st Glendale Scouts to the Executive Meeting of October
13th, 1998.
(II)
DELEGA TIONS
1.
Pat O'Brien, representing Ontario Hydro, addressed the Committee with
respect to the signing of leases tor the Waterfront Trail. He submitted tour
documents for siunino advisino that this is the final step towards
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completing the waterfront trail from Brock Road to Ajax.
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2. Derek Doyle, Peer Consultant, York Region Water Supply Project,
addressed the Committee with respect to the York Region Long Term
Water Supply Project via Durham West. He advised that a letter was
forwarded to York Region outlining 3 I requirements that he expected to
have included in the Terms of Reference. Confirmation of inclusion of
these requirements was received from York Region York Region has
commissioned to enter into a Community Benetitting Agreement with the
Town of Pickering. Mr. Doyle advised that Council's position has been
reaffirmed to the Region of York
(III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-97016
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A n/97
MARIANNA GARDENS LIMITED
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 2
(EAST OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF SOUTI-ICOTT ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10
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In Planning Recommendation Report #26-98, it is recommended that Draft
Plan of Subdivision 18T -97016 and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 23/97, submitted Marianna Gardens Limited, on lands being
Part of Lot 8, Concession 2, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS
RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, and that Staff be authorized to present
Council's ENDORSEMENT IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY
ST AFF, to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
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Approved as Amended in
Appendix #1, Condition #11 to
Recommendation Report 26-98
See Recommendation # I
Frank Storto, 2336 Southcott, representing the community advised that the
main issues of concern to the community are the number of lots and
construction access. They feel the new development should be compatible
with the present community. Also, they would like to see an alternate
route used for construction traffic rather than the proposed use of
Southcott and Canterbury
Ray King, 2330 Southcott, advised that he concurs with Mr. Stol10 but
added his concern for the safety of residents in the community.
Bill Chambers, 2293 Abbott Crescent, stated his concurrence with Mr.
Storto's comments.
2.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 32/97
373804 ONTARIO LIMITED ET AL
BLOCK S, PLAN M-15 (LIVERPOOL SOlrrH PLAZA
AT LIVERPOOL ROAD AND KROSNO BOULEVARD)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10
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In Planning Recommendation Report #24-98, it is recommended that
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 32/97. submitted by Hurlburt
Leaseholds (Pickering) on behalf of 373804 Ontario Limited et ai, on lands
being Block S, Plan M-15, to amend the zoning on the subject property by
adding additional uses, be APPROVED AS REVISED
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Approved as Amended in See Recommendation #2
Appendix No. II to
Recommendation Report No. 24-98
Paul Chronis, representing the applicant advised that they are in support of
the staff recommendations and that he is available to answer any questions.
3.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6/98
LAFONT AINE LODGE LIMITED
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION I
(VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTRE - 1955 V ALLEY FARM ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10
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In Planning Recommendation Report #25-98, it is recommended that
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/98, submitted by Lafontaine
Lodge Limited on lands being Part of 20, Concession I, to change the
zoning on the subject lands fì'om "A" - Rural Agricultural Zone and '"R3" -
Residential Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to an appropriate site-
specific zoning which recognizes the existing seniors retirement and
nursing home facility, with ancillary ofÌÌce and support facilities on the
subject lands, and which permits the establishment of a new, 200-unit, five-
storey building, stepped down to two storeys adjacent to
Valley Farm Road, to be used as an expansion of the existing seniors
retirement and nursing home use be APPROVED.
Deferred For Two Weeks
Martin Rendal, Planner for the Applicant, stated his support of staff
recommendations and advised that he is available to answer any questions.
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Leo Anagnostakos, 1492 Fieldlight Blvd., stated his concern for the safety
of the children in the surrounding neighbourhood. He would like to see the
traffic regulated.
Mrs. Ruberry, 1970 Valley Farm Road, stated her concern with parking
She advised that Mr. Lafontaine did advise that if this t~lcility was not
approved he would build townhouses.
Emily Gates, 1955 Valley Farm Road, stated that she hopes this application
is approved as she would like to move into a one bedroom apal1ment in
this facility,
Cameron Linton, 1525 Fieldlight Blvd., requested a deferral of this
application in order that a meeting may be held with the applicant to
resolve outstanding issues. He stated his concern with the number of units,
the size of the tàcility and the potential trat1ìc increase He requested that
he be included in the Site Plan Approval process He also stated his
concern with the various activities taking place at the present facility
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Monty Hugh Miller, 1966 Valley Farm Road, expressed his disappointment
with Planning statY in their recommending approval of this application He
commented on his concern with trat1ìc tlow, safety of residents existing and
entering the facility, and the lack of an outside recreational area for the
residents, He stated that the Planning statf should have undertaken an
independent traflic study
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Paul Brewer, 1535 Fieldlight Blvd., stated that the changes and scope of
the building have been cosmetic at best. The trattìc study does not take
into consideration new development in the area. He requested that the
height be lowered and the number of units be decreased
Marjorie Sang, 1923 Valley Farm Road, advised of her concurrence with
the comments made this evening. She stated that she would not like to see
trucks or parking on the south side of this facility but would like to see the
greenbelt remain the same.
4.
YORK REGION LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY
PROJECT VIA DURHAM WEST
FILE NUMBER - A 231015
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In IDT Report # 7-98, it is recommended that the "'Town of Pickering
Comments on the Environmental Assessment Draft Terms of Reference tor
the Lake Ontario Water Supply via Durham West", be endorsed.
Approved As Amended In
The Terms of Reference #16 and
with the inclusion of 3(b)
See Recommendation #3
5.
REVIEW OF EMPLOYEE
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
FILE NUMBER - A 40üO
In Report HR 01-98, it is recommended that amendments to the Employee
Code of Conduct be approved.
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Approved
See Recommendation #4
6.
THROUGH HIGHWAY DESIGNATION
BONITA AVENUE
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Public Works RepoI1 PW 20/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law
to designate Bonita Avenue as a through highway, be torwarded to Council
for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
7.
TOWN OF PICKERING SALE TO
ROY AL HOLDINGS CANADA LIMITED
PART LOT 33, RANGE 3. B.F.C
FILE NUMBER - D 3360
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In Town Solicitor's memorandum, dated October 6, 1998, it is
recommended that a draft by-law to amend By-law 5364/98, to revise the
purchasers and purchase price in the land transaction between the Tuwn uf
Pickering and Royal Holdings Canada Limited. be forwarded to Council
for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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8.
APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS TO ENFORCE PARKING BY-LAW
AT 1655/1665 PICKERING PARKWAY
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
In Clerk's Report CL 40/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
appoint sixty-three persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 165511665
Pickering Parkway, be forwarded to Council for enactment
By-law forwarded to Council
9.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
AND MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
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In Clerk's Report CL 39/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to make
appointments to the Committee of Adjustment and Museum Advisory
Committee, be forwarded to Council tor enactment
By-law forwarded to Council
10.
"DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS" - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
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That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation
"DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS" - OCTOBER 19 AND 26,
1998
Approved
See Recommendation #5
(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting.
a. Councillor Holland advised that a Millennium Trail/Millennium
Square Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 6.30 pm
b. Councillor Ryan advised that the Inaugural Meeting of the
Association of Progressive Muslims of Ontario will be held on
October 24, 1998 at 1100 a.111. in the Council Chambers of the
Civic Complex.
(V)
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at II :04 p.m.
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DATED
CLERK
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 13. 1998,
presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends:
1.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-97016
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 23/97
MARlANNA GARDENS LIMITED
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 2
(EAST OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF SOUTHCOTT ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10
1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -97016 submitted by Marianna
Gardens Limited, being Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Town of
Pickering, to permit up to 46 detached residential dwellings, be
ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No I w
Recommendation Report 26-98, and Condition R-II to read
Prior to anyon-site grading or construction or final registration of
the plan, the Owner shall submit and obtain approval from the
Town of Pickering, a construction management report outlining site
management measures to be undertaken during construction which
shall include the requirement for the construction access to be
provided from Brock road, through the applicant's land holdings to
the south of Ganatsekiagon Creek, crossing the creek in an
appropriate location to access rhe lands subject of Drat! Plan 18T-
97016
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/97, to
implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -97016, as recommended
by statf, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED
BY STAFF subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. II to
Recommendation Report No. 26-98; and
3. That Statfbe authorized to present Council's ENDORSEMENT I\:
PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. to the Ontallo
Municipal Board. as Council's pusition on Dratt Plan or
Subdivision 18T-970 10, and Zuning By-Ia\\ Amendment
Application A 23/97, at an Ontario iVluI1lcipal Board Hearing, and
further authorize Statf to make minor adjustments to the Statf
Recommended Plan, conditions of approval, and implementing
zoning by-law as technical issues are finalized.
2.
ZONING BY-LAW A¡VIENDMENT APPLICATION A 32/97
373804 ONTARIO Lll\IITED ET AL
BLOCK S, PLAN M-15
(LIVERPOOL SOUTH PLAZA AT LIVERPOOL ROAD
AND KROSNO BOULEVARD)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 32/97, submitted by
Hurlburt Leaseholds (Pickering) on behalf of 373804 Ontario Limited et al.
on lands being Block S, Plan M-15, to amend the zoning on the subject
property by adding additional uses, be APPROVED AS REVISED.
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No II to Recommendation
Report No. 24-98. as amended to delete billiard hall as a permanent LIse.
and
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That a temporary use Zoning by-law be forwarded to Town Council for
consideration:
a) to allow billiard halls as a permitted use on the subject property for
a temporary time period not exceeding two years:
b) limiting the combined gross tloor area of ALL billiard halls to a
maximum of 300 square metres: and
That prior to the torwarding of a temporary Zoning By-law to Town
Council for consideration to allow billiard halls as a permitted use on the
subject property for a temporary time period not exceeding two years, that
the owner enter into an appropriate agreement with the Town to address
the hours of operation of such establishments, in consultation with Town
Staff and Ward Councillors.
3.
REVIEW OF EMPLOYEE
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
FILE NUMBER - A 4000
That the amendments to the Employee Code of Conduct. contained In
Report HR 01-98, be approved.
4.
"DUCKS UNLI!\'\ITED WEEKS" - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
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That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation
"DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS" - OCTOBER 19 AND 26.
1998
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 13, 1998,
presents its thirteenth report to Council and recommends:
1.
YORK REGION LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY
PROJECT VIA DURHAM WEST
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
1. That Council advise the Region of York that it is pleased with their
responsiveness to the Town's concerns with the York Region Long
Term Water Supply Project via Durham West, including Region of
York's formal commitment to the development of a Community
Benefits Agreement with the Town, and that it wishes to continue
its signiticant role in the Individual Environmental Assessment
process tor the Lake Ontario Water Supply via Durham West
alternative:
2. That Council endorse the "Town of Pickering Comments on the
Environmental Assessment Draft Terms of Reference tor the Lake
Ontario Water Supply via Durham West", attached as Appendix 1
to IDT Report No. 7-98 with the following amendment:
That Item # 16 of the Suggested Amendments be reworded as
follows:
The second will use a weighting scenario developed by the general
public, interest groups and municipalities. including the Town uf
Pickering
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3.
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That Council seek continued tinancial support from the
Region of York through the provision of peer review
support services to the Town during the preparation of the
Individual Environmental Assessment and the Community
Benefits Agreement: and
b) That the Region of York be requested without prejudice to
provide funding to the Tmvn of Pickering for an
Environmental Assessment Hearing
4.
That the Town Clerk torward a copy of lDT Report No. 7-98 to
the Region of York, and request that the Region of York advise the
Town of Pickering as to how the comments contained in the report
will be addressed in the Terms of Reference submitted to the
Minister of the Environment for this project
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