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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1999 - 7:40 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson - Chairman
M. Holland
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
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T.J. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
S. Reynolds
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director of Parks and Facilities
- Director of Planning
- Director of Finance and Treasurer
- Director of Culture and Recreation
- Town Clerk
- Committee Coordinator
ABSENT:
Councillor Johnson - (death in family)
(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 12, 1999.
TABLED
(II) DELEGATIONS
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1.
Robert J. Strickert, Site Vice President, Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, was
present to sign a lease for the Town's use of the beachftont, Hydro Park and Kinsmen
Park and to make a financial commitment to the Millennium Trail. He thanked the
Community Working Group for their work and also thanked Mayor Arthurs, Members
of Council and staff for coming to this agreement.
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2. Lorraine Roulston, representing the Waste Reduction Committee, addressed the
Committee to announce International Compo sting Week ITom May 2 to 8, 1999. She
advised that displays will be placed in the Rec. Complex, Civic Complex and schools.
(III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. PICKERING MILLENNIUM TRAIL PROJECT
FILE NUMBER - A 2110
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In Councillor Holland's Report to Council, No. COl-99, recommendations are
made with respect to the Millennium Trail project.
Referred to Council Meetin2 of
May 3,1999 with the Director of
Finance to provide information
on financin2 of the project
1. The following persons addressed Council as part of the delegations with respect to the
Millennium Trail:
a) Ross Barnett stated that he hoped to see the Millennium Trail become a
reality. He commented on and explained the Millennium Logo.
b) Paul White, representing Fairport Beach Ratepayers Association, spoke in
support of the project.
c)
David Green, representing the Pickering Rotary Club, advised that they are
excited about the project and would like to participate.
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d)
Jim Dyke, representing the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club, stated that they
will continue to support this project and help in any way they can. He
advised that the project is multifaceted enough for everyone to enjoy.
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e) Marilyn Hedge, stated that she would like to see the work go ahead on this
project.
f) Paul Kelland, representing the Eastshore Community Association, stated
their support of the Millennium Trail and thanked everyone for their work.
g) Dave Johnson, representing the Frenchman's Bay Festival, stated their
support of the Millennium Trail and Square project. He stated that the
Festival Committee would be willing to provide space to the Millennium
Committee for a display to be set up to inform the residents of the project.
h) Marilyn Carriere, representing Cool Water Farms, explained the project
they are proposing for a trout pond on the ITont portion of their property
ITonting Liverpool Road. She advised that discussions are being initiated
with the Town. She stated that they want to ensure that their proposal fits
with the concept of the Millennium Trail and Square project.
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Jim Grady, Pickering Lions Club, congratulated Councillor Holland for
leading the Committee through this process. He advised that the Lions
Club want to be active participants and will assist with money, manpower
and anything else required.
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j) George Zubulakis, WaterITont Bistro, congratulated everyone involved.
He offered the Bistro facilities and encouraged everyone to become
involved.
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k) John Sabean, representing Heritage Pickering, spoke about the arts and
interpretative displays proposed for the trail. He also addressed the
Committee with respect to the designation of the Palmer-Voss house at
2101 Valley Farm Road. He advised of the history of this property and
how it came forward for designation.
2. Councillor Holland, Chair, Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee and Committee
Member addressed the Committee with recommendation for Pickering's Millennium
Trail.
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a) Councillor Holland thanked all involved in this project and advised of the
cost associated with it and the Town's portion.
b) Victor Ford, Consultant working with the Millennium Trail Committee,
outlined the elements of the proposal which include, sculptures, umbrellas,
map set in tiles, seating, possible play area, beach volleyball, etc.
c) David Steele, spoke of the WaterITont 2001 Vision, how it was developed
and the various Committees involved. He made a comparison between the
WaterITont 2001 Report recommendations and the Millennium Trail
proposal. He stated that they support this proposal providing all
environmental recommendations are followed.
d) Tom Mohr, President, Pickering Historical Society, gave a brief history of
how this project came about, i.e. WaterITont 2001. He advised that the
proposal will include eastern and western gates, sculptures and
interpretative signage. He advised that the Millennium Trail will be broken
into three sections: a) First Nations Trail, b) Monarch Trail and c) Peake
Trail.
e)
Andrea Graham, Edward Falkenberg and Dorsey James, made a
presentation concerning the arts aspect of the proposal. They spoke of the
kinetic sculpture proposed for the middle of the square, the impact of the
gates at the entrances, a possible insect walk and various visions for the
trail.
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2. STAFF RECOMMENDED REGIONAL NODE 2
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
AND RELATED FILE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16/98
1153808 ONTARIO LIMITED (GENTRA CANADA INVESTMENTS INC.)
(METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE)
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
(SEE RECOMMENDATION REPORT NUMBER 6-99)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Report #8-99, it is recommended that the "Regional Node 2
Development Guidelines", attached as Appendix I to Planning Report No. 8-99 be
adopted and "Regional Node 2 - Informational Revisions to the Pickering Official
Plan" revising informational text and Map 19 of the Village East Neighbourhood,
as set out in Appendix II be adopted.
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Referred to Council Meetin2 of May 3, 1999
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3.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16/98
1153808 ONTARIO LIMITED (GENTRA CANADA INVESTMENTS INC.)
(METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE)
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
AND RELATED FILES
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-006/D
(REGIONAL NODE' A' INCLUDING THE METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE)
APPEALS 8, 9, AND 10 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
(CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL USES
IN REGIONAL NODE 2)
REGIONAL NODE 2 DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
(SEE PLANNING REPORT NO. 8-99)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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In Planning Recommendation Report #6-99, it is recommended that Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 16/98 submitted by Gentra Canada Investments Inc.
being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 to permit the development of large format
retailing, including a large format food store and ancillary specialized retailing, in
addition to the existing trade centre, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS
RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.
Referred to Council Meetinsz of Mav 3, 1999
4. DURHAM PLANNING SYSTEM REVIEW
PHASE 1 REPORT
FILE NUMBER - A 2240
In Planning Report #6-99, it is recommended that the Durham Planning System
Review Phase 1 Report, dated February 11, 1999 be endorsed.
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Approved
See Recommendation #1
5. METROPOLITAN TORONTO HABIT AT FOR HUMANITY
BLOCK 24, PLAN 40M-1366
(DUNN CRESCENT)
FILE NUMBER - A 3310
In Planning Report #7-99, it is recommended that reViSions be made to a
Development Agreement between Metropolitan Toronto Habitat for Humanity and
the Town of Pickering which was previously authorized for execution by By-law
5236/98, be authorized.
Approved
See Recommendation #2
6.
PALMER-VOSS HOUSE DESIGNATION
2101 VALLEY FARM ROAD
CONCESSION 2, LOT 20
FILE NUMBER -D 3400
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In the Report to Council HP 01-99, from John Sabean, Chair of Heritage Pickering,
it is recommended that this report be received and that the Palmer-Voss House be
designated as a Heritage Property.
Approved
See Recommendation #3
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7.
SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE
DANLU HOLDINGS LIMITED, PERDANCO HOLDINGS LTD.
AND INPERDEL HOLDINGS LIMITED
LOTS 1 - 41, AND BLOCKS 42 - 49, PLAN 40M-1508
FILE NUMBER -B 2310
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In Legal Services Report L 13/99, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume
Town roads and services installed in the development of Plan 40M-1508 and to
amend By-law 1416/82 (places of Amusement), to recognize the completion of the
project be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
8. SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE
DANLU HOLDINGS LIMITED, PERDANCO HOLDINGS LTD.
AND INPERDEL HOLDINGS LIMITED
LOTS 1 - 20, AND BLOCKS 21 - 26, PLAN 40M-1449
FILE NUMBER -B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 18/99, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume
Town roads and services installed in the development of Plan 40M-1449 and to
amend By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement), to recognize the completion of the
project be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
9.
BILL 108,
THE STREAMLINING OF ADMINISTRATION
OF PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT (POA) - TRANSFER
FILE NUMBER -A 2310.31
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In Legal Services Report L 14/99, it is recommended that this report is intended to
summarize the opportunity presented by Bill 108 (Provincial Offences Act
Transfer) to opt into this potential revenue generating program with other
Municipalities in Durham Region.
Approved
See Recommendation #4
10. ROAD DEDICATION
BLOCK 21, PLAN 40M-1896
(WILDFLOWER DRIVE)
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Legal Services Report L 15/99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
dedicate Block 210, Plan 40M-1896 (Wildflower Drive) as public highway, be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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11.
APPLICATION BY PICKERING NUCLEAR TO AMEND
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL A 390203
CLOSURE OF WEST LANDFILL SITE AT THE
PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
FILE NUMBER -F 2710.01
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In Clerk's Report CL 18-99, it is recommended that the Ministry of the
Environment be advised that the Council of the Town of Pickering has no objection
to the application submitted by Pickering Nuclear to amend the Provisional
Certificate of Approval No. A 390203 respecting the closure of the West Landfill
Site at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
Approved
See Recommendation #5
12. NOXIOUS WEEDS
FILE NUMBER - A 2260
In Clerk's Report CL 20/99, it is recommended that the publication of a Public
Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the provision of the Weed Control
Act be authorized.
Approved
See Recommendation #6
13. APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT DCC #139
1400 THE ESPLANADE, CASIT AS AT DISCOVERY PLACE AND
DCC #136, VILLAGE AT THE PINES, 1525-1535 DIEFENBAKER ROAD
AND AMBERLEA PLAZA, WHITES ROAD NORTH
FILE NUMBER -A 2111
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In Clerk's Report CL 19-99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint four
persons to enforce the Parking By-law DCC #139, 1400 the Esplanade, Casitas at
Discovery Place and two persons to enforce the Parking By-law at DCC #136,
Village at the Pines, 1525-1535 Diefenbaker Road, and Amberlea Plaza, White's
Road North, be forwarded
Bv-Iaw forwarded to Council
14. "INTERNATIONAL COMPO STING WEEK" MAY 2 TO 8,1999
"THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL MONTH" - MAY, 1999
FILE NUMBER- A2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make various proclamations.
Approved
See Recommendation #7
15. APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT TWO CARNIVALS
FILE NUMBER - D 2300
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To approve two applications to conduct two carnivals as submitted by Wally and
Diana Townsend at the Metro East Trade Centre and Robertson Amusements
Limited at the Canadian Tire Store on Kingston Road.
Approved
See Recommendation #8
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(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mayor Arthurs commented on his displeasure with the approval of the Regional
Budget and the Regional Budget process.
2. Councillor Brenner also voiced his disapproval of the passing of the Regional Budget.
3. Councillor Pickles extended his appreciation to all volunteers who assisted with the
clean-up of various areas within Pickering on Saturday, April 24th, Community Pride
Day.
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4. Councillor Ryan requested that the Chief Administrative Officer direct the Director of
Parks & Facilities to provide a cost estimate for the completion of the waterITont trail
ITom the western boundary to Rodd Avenue.
5. Councillor Dickerson stated his concurrence with the comments previously made
concerning the Regional Budget. He also commented on the Regional Waste
Committee's lack of consideration of Pickering residents with respect to Miller Waste.
6. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.) The Director of Projects and Policy distributed, for Council's information,
documents concerning Agricultural Easements.
b) The Director of Finance and Treasurer advised that new T4 slips would be
distributed to Council on Apri127th.
c) A presentation was made by the Town Solicitor and Mr. Ketchisen on the
Gentra application.
d)
Councillor Brenner forwarded a letter for response to the Chief
Administrative Officer which was received ITom the Claremont Royal
Canadian Legion advising that they did not appear in the Town of
Pickering Newsletter.
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e) Councillor Brenner advised that the Ward 1 Councillors were not provided
with a copy of a letter sent to Mayor Arthurs ITom Geraldine Goudie. He
requested the Chief Administrative Officer ensure that Council are copied
on all pertinent correspondence.
f) The Director of Parks and Facilities distributed to Council, for their
information, copies of the TRCA's Frenchman's Bay WaterITont Study.
g) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the CANATEX Exercise
would be taking place on April 27th at the Darlington Nuclear Generating
Station.
(IV) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11 :30 p.m.
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DATED
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CLERK
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on April 26, 1999, presents
its seventh report to Council and recommends:
1.
DURHAM PLANNING SYSTEM REVIEW
PHASE 1 REPORT
FILE NUMBER - A 2240
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That Town Council endorse the Durham Planning System Review Phase 1 Report,
dated February 11, 1999, and
That a copy of Planning Report 6-99 and Council's resolution respecting the
Durham Planning Review System Review Phase I Report be forwarded to the
Region of Durham.
2.
METROPOLIT AN TORONTO HABIT AT FOR HUMANITY
BLOCK 24, PLAN 40M-1366
(DUNN CRESCENT)
FILE NUMBER - A 3310
1.
That Town Council authorize revisions to be made to a Development
Agreement between Metropolitan Toronto Habitat for Humanity and the
Town of Pickering which was previously authorized for execution by By-
law 5236/98. These revisions to the Development Agreement shall provide
for: the development of two dwelling units on Block 24, Plan 40M-1366 in
a design which includes linking of the two dwelling units by a full common
wall; exterior cladding of the dwelling units with brick on the front and
sides of the first storey and vinyl siding on the second storey; dwelling and
driveway sitings; road work lighting, and servicing matters; and
construction of noise attenuation features, all of which have been agreed to
the Town, Metropolitan Toronto Habitat for Humanity, and a Community
Working Group. Such revisions to the Development Agreement shall be
made in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the Director of
Planning.
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2. That Town Council consider a request by Metropolitan Toronto Habitat
for Humanity to refund an application fee of $450.00 which was paid by
Metropolitan Toronto Habitat for Humanity as part of Minor Variance
Application PICA 80198, on the subject lands.
3.
PALMER-VOSS HOUSE DESIGNATION
2101 VALLEY FARM ROAD
CONCESSION 2, LOT 20
FILE NUMBER -D 3400
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That Report #HP 01-99 regarding the designation of the Palmer-Voss House,
2101 Valley Farm Road, be received; and
That the Palmer-Voss House be designated as a Heritage Property.
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4.
BILL 108,
THE STREAMLINING OF ADMINISTRATION
OF PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT (POA) - TRANSFER
FILE NUMBER -A 2310.31
That Legal Report L 14-99 to summarize the opportunity presented by Bill 108
(Provincial Offences Act Transfer) to opt into this potential revenue generating
program with other Municipalities in Durham Region, be received.
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5.
APPLICATION BY PICKERING NUCLEAR TO AMEND
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL A 390203
CLOSURE OF WEST LANDFILL SITE AT THE
PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
FILE NUMBER -F 2710.01
That the Ministry of the Environment be advised that the Council of the Town of
Pickering has no objection to the application submitted by Pickering Nuclear to
amend the Provisional Certificate of Approval No. A 390203 respecting the
closure of the West Landfill Site at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
6.
NOXIOUS WEEDS
FILE NUMBER - A 2260
That Report CL 20-99 regarding Noxious Weeds be received; and
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That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering authorizes the
publication of a Public Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the
provision of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5 of the Province of
Ontario and directs the Regional Weed Inspectors to cause noxious weeds or weed
seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper; and
That the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their
duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of the Town of Pickering against the
respective parcels concerned and that such amount shall be collected in the same
manner as taxes under the Municipal Act.
7.
"INTERNATIONAL COMPO STING WEEK" MAY 2 TO 8, 1999
"THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL MONTH" - MAY, 1999
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"INTERNATIONAL COMPOSTING WEEK" MAY 2 TO 8,1999
"THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL MONTH" - MAY, 1999
APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT TWO CARNIVALS
FILE NUMBER - D 2300
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That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Wally and Diana
Townsend to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre on
Saturday, May 1, 1999 and Sunday, May 2, 1999 be approved.
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2. That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Robertson
Amusements Limited to conduct a carnival at the Canadian Tire Store on
Kingston Road from Thursday, April 29, 1999 to Sunday, May 2, 1999 be
approved.