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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDA Y, FEBRUARY 22, 1999 - 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
M. Holland
D. Pickles
D . Ryan - Chairman
ALSO PRESENT:
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TJ. Quinn
N. Carroll
B. Douglas
B. Taylor
L. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Ot1ìcer
- Director of Planning
- Acting Fire Chief
- Town Clerk
- Manager, Current Operations Division
- Committee Co-ordinator
ABSENT:
D. Dickerson - Ontario Good Roads Association Conference
R. Johnson - Ontario Good Roads Association Conference
(I)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 8, 1999.
(II) DELEGA TIONS
1.
Anna Mariani, Public Relations Advisor, Bayshore Division, Guides Canada,
addressed the Committee to request that the week of February 21 st to 27th be
proclaimed as Guide Scout Week. A presentation was made to Mayor Arthurs of
the proclamation and a box of cookies for the Members of Council.
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2. Carl Andognini, Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer and Bob
Strickert, Site Vice President, addressed the Committee to give their annual report
on Ontario Hydro's operations at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station for
1998 and to give an overview of their application for a licence renewal. Mr.
Andognini stated that progress has been made on all four commitments and there
have been great strides in performance. Mr. Strickert made a presentation on their
application for a two year licence. He reviewed the 1998 Report Card, Key
Performance Trends, Status of Pickering 'A', Y2K Program, Key Improvement
Initiatives and Community Relations and also addressed the Key Challenges.
3. Robert Leblanc, Barry Parsons, Jim Blythe, Artur Faya and Patsy Thompson of the
Atomic Energy Control Board addressed Members of Council with respect to the
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Robert Leblanc introduced those in
attendance ITom the AECB and spoke about Power Reactor Relicencing. Mr.
Blythe outlined the licencing requirements, AECB Processes and Criteria, Results
of the AECB Staff's Assessment and Future AECB Actions. He advised that a
two year operating licence has been recommended.
4. Irene Koch, representing Durham Nuclear Awareness, addressed Council to give
an outline of concerns about the relicencing of the Pickering Nuclear Generating
Station. She advised that a request will be made for the licence to be limited to
one year with strict conditions. She asked that the Town join in their fight to have
reports released by Ontario Hydro. She also advised that Durham Nuclear
Awareness will attempt to have the decision concerning Freedom of Information
reversed.
(III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T -98002
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 7/98
V ALLEYTRAIL DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
PART OF LOT 21, CONCESSION 2
(NORTHWEST CORNER OF FINCH AVENUE & V ALLEY FARM ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 7/98 - 18T -9800
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In Planning Recommendation Report #3-99, it is recommended that Council
recommend to the Region of Durham, that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -98002
submitted by Valleytrail Developments Ltd., on lands known as Part of Lot 21,
Concession 2, be APPROVED AS REVISED and that Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 7/98, to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-
98002 to allow residential development, be APPROVED AS REVISED.
Approved
See Recommendation #1
Ted Cieciura of Design Plan Services, representing Valleytrail Developments Ltd.
distributed a revised plan. He stated that he had discussed this plan with the Ward
Councillors, the Planning Department and residents and all were in agreement.
Tara Manson, owner of the property adjacent to the subject property, questioned
the plans for the mature cedars and maples along the property. She also stated that
she was to be contacted about a working group but has not heard anything to date.
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Mrs. Clark, owner of the property adjacent to the property in question is not in
agreement with the development but understand it is going to happen. She does
not want fencing but mature trees and landscaping.
Marilyn Metcalf, 1462 Finch Avenue questioned what the Town considers a
satisfactory submission for tree preservation.
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DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-98009
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 15/98
CARRA V AGGIO AND GAMISCH
PART OF LOTS 3 AND 4, PLAN 819
(WEST SIDE OF FAIRPORT ROAD, OPPOSITE BONITA AVENUE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 15/98 - 18T -98009
In Planning Recommendation Report #2-99, it is recommended that Council
recommend to the Region of Durham, that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -98009
submitted by Tunney Planning Inc., on behalf of the owners, on lands known as
Part of Lots 3 and 4, Plan 819, be APPROVED AS REVISED and that Zoning
By-law Amendment Application A 15/98, to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision
18T-98009 as revised, be APPROVED.
Defer to the Executive Committee Meeting of April 12, 1999
3.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-97006
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 11/97
EST ATE OF VIOLET E. SWAN
PART OF LOT 28, CONCESSION 2
(NORTHEAST CORNER OF FINCH A VENUE AND WHITES ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Report #3-99, it is recommended that Council recommend to the
Region of Durham, that proposed amendments to the Draft- Approved Plan of
Subdivision 18T -97006 submitted by the Estate of Violet E. Swan, on lands
known as Part of Lot 28, Concession 2, be APPROVED and that Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 1 1/97 to allow residential development and conserve
open space lands, be APPROVED to implement the Draft-Approved Plan of
Subdivision 18T -97006 as amended.
Approved
See Recommendation #2
4.
BROCK WEST LANDFILL - LANDSCAPE PLAN
FILE NUMBER - F 3220
In the Director of Parks and Facilities' Report PF 01-99, it is recommended that
the landscape plan for the Brock West Landfill Site (dated July 1997), prepared by
Victor Ford and Associates for the City of Toronto be approved
Approved
See Recommendation #3
5.
RIGHT TO SELL ADVERTISING SPACE-
TRANSIT BENCHES - RFP -6 -98
FILE NUMBER - C 4300 - F 4 I 00
In the Manager of Transportation's Report TR 01-99, it is recommended that
Creative Outdoor Advertising be awarded a five year contract for the right to sell
advertising space on transit benches in the Town of Pickering under terms and
conditions established in Request for Proposal RFP - 6 -98.
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Approved
See Recommendation #4
6.
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CONFIRMATION OF FIDELITY INSURANCE FOR 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 1100
In the Director of Finance and Treasurer's Report FIN 04-99, it is recommended
that this report regarding confirmation of Fidelity Insurance for 1999 be forwarded
to Council for information.
Approved
See Recommendation #5
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7.
SECTION 442 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT
ADJUSTMENTS TO TAXES
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.293
In the Director of Finance and Treasurer's Report FIN 06-99, it is recommended
that the Treasurer be authorized to write-off taxes due to fire, demolition, clerical
error, exemption and assessment change as provided under Section 442 of the
Municipal Act..
Approved
See Recommendation #6
8.
ROAD DEDICATION
BLOCKS 59, 60, 61, 62 AND 63, PLAN 40M-1700
SANDHURST CRESCENT, MELD RON DRIVE,
PINE GROVE AVENUE AND WESTCREEK DRIVE
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
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In Legal Services Report L 005/99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
dedicate Block 59, Plan 40M-1700 (Sandhurst Crescent), Block 60, Plan 40M-
1700 (Meldron Drive), Block 61, Plan 40M-1700 (Sandhurst Crescent), Block 62,
Plan 40M-1700 (Pine Grove Avenue) and Block 63, Plan 40M-1700 (Westcreek
Drive) as public highways, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
9.
ROAD DEDICATION
BLOCK 23, PLAN 40M-1482 (BROCK ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Legal Services Report L 007/99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
dedicate Block 23, Plan 40M-1482 (Brock Road) as public highway, be forwarded
to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
10.
DISPOSAL OF LANDS
FORMER FIREHALL, LIBRARY AND SENIORS CENTRE
CLAREMONT PROPERTIES
FILE NUMBER - D 3360
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In Legal Services Report L 008/99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
authorize the sale of surplus municipal lands regarding former Firehall, Library and
Seniors Centre, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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REGULATORY BY-LAW - PARKING
PORTION OF GLENANNA ROAD BETWEEN
KINGSTON ROAD AND PICKERING PARKWAY
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Public Works Report PW 05-99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
amend Schedule B to By-law 2359/87 regulating parking restrictions and
prohibitions on certain highways, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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12.
APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT DCC #19,32,
#42,51,52,58,60,93/106,136,139,152, OCC #2 AND #11
FILE NUMBER -A 1900
In Clerk's Report CL 9-99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint
seventeen persons to enforce the Parking By-law at DCC # 19 - 1210 Radom
Street, DCC #31 - 1360 Glenanna Road, DCC #42 - 1319 Fieldlight Boulevard,
DCC #51 - 1958 Rosefield Road, DCC #52 - 580 Eyer Drive, DCC #58 - 1975
Rosefield Road, DCC #60 - 1915 Denmar Road, DCC #93/1 06 - 1880/1890
Valley Farm Road, DCC #136 - 1525/35 Diefenbaker Court and 1530/40
Pickering Parkway, DCC #139 - 1400 The Esplanade - Casitas, DCC #152 - 1625
Pickering Parkway, OCC #2 - 925 Bayly Street, OCC # II - 1235 Radom Street,
be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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"GUIDE SCOUT WEEK" - FEBRUARY 21 TO 27, 1999
"ENGINEERING WEEK" FEBRUARY 28,1999
"RED CROSS MONTH" - MARCH, 1999
"NEW HOMES MONTH" - APRIL, 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
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That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make various proclamations.
Approved
See Recommendation #7
(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
I. Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be bringing forward a motion
concerning the government's announcement of Ontario Hydro's exemption from
Freedom ofInformation.
2. Councillor Brenner commented on the Public Health Department's inspection of
the portables at St. Mary's Separate School. He advised that mould had been
found and the Board have requested that a working plan for corrective measures
be initiated.
3. Councillor Pickles gave notice that a motion would be brought forward concerning
the Ontario Realty Corporation and Agricultural Easements.
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4.
Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion concerning partnering with the TRCA
and the waterfront lands.
5.
Councillor Holland advised that a report concerning the Millennium Trail
Committee would be prepared for the next meeting.
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Councillor Holland advised that twenty-seven municipalities have endorsed
Council's Resolution concerning Child Poverty.
Councillor Ryan requested a status report on the lands along the waterfront. He
requested that TRCA be invited to appear in the Chambers with a detailed update
on the properties they hold, the movement over the past two years and their plans
for the future.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.
The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the Town of Ajax will be
purchasing an Aerial Ladder Truck.
b. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a report would be coming
forward concerning the extension of the sprinkler system at the East Shore
Community Centre.
c. The Director of Finance & Treasurer advised that a public meeting of
Council must be held to discuss the Draft Development Charges Act. June
16th has been set aside for this meeting.
d. Mayor Arthurs advised that Councillor Brenner, the Chief Administrative
Officer and he would be meeting with the Atomic Energy Control Board in
Ottawa on March 9th to discuss fire and building inspections of the
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. He further advised that he would be
attending along with the Chief Administrative Officer the relicencing
hearing in Ottawa on March 25th.
e. Mayor Arthurs requested that Council meet at 5:30 p.m. on March 1st to
discuss the organization restructuring.
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Mayor Arthurs advised that correspondence had been received from the
Hon. David Collenette concerning his support of Council's initiatives
regarding declaring the Pickering lands as an airport site.
g. Councillor Pickles advised that residents could be in attendance tonight
concerning the off-street parking by-law.
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11: 15 p.m.
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CLERK
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 22, 1999,
presents its fourth report to Council and recommends:
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1.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-98002
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 7/98
V ALLEYTRAIL DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
PART OF LOT 21, CONCESSION 2
(NORTHWEST CORNER OF FINCH AVENUE & VALLEY FARM ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10 - A 7/98 - 18T -9800
1. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham, that Draft Plan
of Subdivision 18T -98002 submitted by Valleytrail Developments Ltd., on
lands known as Part of Lot 21 Concession 2, Town of Pickering, be
APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in
Appendix I to Recommendation Report Number 3-99;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 7/98, to implement Draft
Plan of Subdivision 18T -98002 to allow residential development, be
APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in
Appendix II to Recommendation Report Number 3-99.
2.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T -97006
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 11/97
ESTATE OF VIOLET E. SWAN
PART OF LOT 28, CONCESSION 2
(NORTHEAST CORNER OF FINCH A VENUE AND WHITES ROAD)
FILE NUMBER - B 23 10
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I. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham, that proposed
amendments to the Draft-Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -97006,
submitted by the Estate of Violet E. Swan, on lands known as Part of Lot
28, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report 3-99, further revised
by Council by deleting "a public walkway and" from Section 2.3.5(f) of the
Recommended Conditions of Approval and delete that portion of Block
128 between Lots 101 and 102 as illustrated on the staff recommended
plan; and
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/97 to allow residential
development and conserve open space lands, be APPROVED to implement
the Draft-Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -97006 as amended, subject to
the conditions outlined in Appendix n to Planning Report 3-99.
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BROCK WEST LANDFILL - LANDSCAPE PLAN
FILE NUMBER - F 3220
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1. That Town Council approve the landscape plan for the Brock West Landfill
Site (dated July 1997), prepared by Victor Ford and Associates for The
City of Toronto, and attached as Attachment #1 to Report PF 01-99.
2. That Town Council endorse the general planting concept and
implementation phasing of the plan, as set out in Attachments 1 and 2 to
Report PF 01-99.
3. That Town Council recognize that completion of these landscape works
satisfies Section 26 of the Minutes of Settlement dated April 4, 1996
between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Metropolitan
Toronto (now City of Toronto) and identified as Court File No. 94-CU-
80485.
4.
RIGHT TO SELL ADVERTISING SPACE-
TRANSIT BENCHES - RFP -6 -98
FILE NUMBER - C 4300 - F 4100
That Creative Outdoor Advertising be awarded a five year contract for the right to
sell advertising space on transit benches in the Town of Pickering under terms and
conditions established in Request for Proposal RFP - 6 -98.
5.
CONFIRMATION OF FIDELITY INSURANCE FOR 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 1100
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That the Director of Finance and Treasurer's Report FIN 04-99 regarding
confirmation of Fidelity Insurance for 1999 be forwarded to Council for
information.
6.
SECTION 442 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT
ADJUSTMENTS TO TAXES
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.293
That Report FIN 06-99 be received and; that
The Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to write-off taxes due to fire,
demolition, clerical error, exemption and assessment change as provided under
Section 442 of the Municipal Act.
7.
"GUIDE SCOUT WEEK" - FEBRUARY 21 TO 27, 1999
"ENGINEERING WEEK" FEBRUARY 28, 1999
"RED CROSS MONTH" - MARCH, 1999
"NEW HOMES MONTH" - APRIL, 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
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"GUIDE SCOUT WEEK" - FEBRUARY 21 TO 27, 1999
"ENGINEERING WEEK" FEBRUARY 28, 1999
"RED CROSS MONTH" - MARCH, 1999
"NEW HOMES MONTH" - APRIL, 1999