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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
R. Johnson
D. Ryan - Chairman
ALSO PRESENT:
T. 1. Quinn
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
B. Taylor
ABSENT:
Councillor Pickles
MONDAY, MAY 11, 1998 -7:30 P.M.
- General Manager
- Director of Planning
- Executive Coordinator
- Town Clerk
- (personal business)
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 27, 1997
(IT) DELEGA TION
1.
Sandra Rider, representing the Whitevale and District Ratepayers
Association, stated that she was concerned about the
recommendation to remove the agricultural easements in the Rural
Study Area. These easements protect the goals of the Official Plan
and facilitate land sales in the rural area by the Ontario Realty
Corporation. She stated that there must be public input into the
removal of these easements and asked that this matter be deferred
pending such public input.
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2. Mark Osbaldeston, representing the Ontario Realty Corporation,
stated that he supports the recommendations set out in IDT Report
5-98 regarding the agricultural easements and indicated that he is
willing to participate in a public process. He asked that the public
meeting with respect to the agricultural easements be held before
the summer. Many land sales, such as road allowances, etc., could
still proceed without severances. He further asked that nine
potential land sales be allowed to proceed at this time.
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3 . Geraldine Hollinger stated that she does not support agricultural
easements and noted that the regulations governing the Rural Study
Area protects the farming community.
4. Tommy Thompson, Whitevale, asked if a public meeting is held,
will residents in the hamlets and other rural areas be notified and
allowed to participate. He stated that the Town should have some
indication from the Ontario Realty Corporation on what would
happen if a parcel did not sell; would it continue to be occupied
with a tenant?
5. Bruce Flattery, representing the Tenants Association, stated that
there will be a tenants meeting this week where the issue of
agricultural easements will be discussed and stated that he is
concerned that the Region will be allowed to proceed with land
severances without easements on large parcels of land.
(lID MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.
AGRICULTURAL EASEMENTS
RURAL STUDY AREA
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
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In IDT Report 05-98, it is recommended that this report, dealing with
agricultural easements be received and forwarded to Regional Council and
the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC).
As amended
See Recommendation #1
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REPEAL PART LOT CONTROL BY-LAWS
LOTS 78-87 AND 12-17, PLAN 40M-1380
ROUGECREST (BUCKSHIRE)
FILE NUMBER - B 23210
In Legal Services Report L 48/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
repeal Part Lot Control By-laws 2222/86 and 2232/86, Lots 74-87 and 12-
17, Plan 40M-1380, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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3.
EXEMPTION OF LOTS 1 TO 10, BLOCKS 11 TO 15, PLAN 40M -1887
SHRONE VIEW HOLDINGS INe. (BALLANTR Y HOMES)
FROM PART LOT CONTROL
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 55/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
exempt Lots 1 to 10 and Blocks 11 to 15, Plan 40M-1887 from part lot
control, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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4.
EXEMPTION OF LOTS 46 TO 54, PLAN 40M -1811
DIXIE WOODS ESTATES LIMITED
(FORMERLY GOSSAMER HILLS INe.)
FROM PART LOT CONTROL
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 54/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
exempt Lots 46 to 54 Plan 40M-1811 from part lot control, be forwarded
to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
5.
ROAD DEDICATION
LOT 61, PLAN M-90, (FAIR VIEW AVENUE)
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Legal Services Report L 49/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
dedicate Lot 61, Plan M-90 (Fairview Avenue), as public highway, be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
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By-law forwarded to Council
6.
PARKING BY-LAW
PORTION OF GLENANNA ROAD
(ENTRANCE TO DAVID F ARR MEMORIAL PARK)
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Legal Services Report L 56/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
amend Schedules A and B to By-law 2359/87 which regulates stopping and
parking restrictions/prohibitions on certain highways, be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
Deferred for two weeks oendin2 abuttin2 residents bein2 notified of
this oarkin2 restriction
7.
PARKING BY-LAW
PORTION OF SHADYBROOK DRIVE
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FILE NUMBER - E 4000
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In Legal Services Report L 57/98, 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.
Deferred for two weeks oendin2 abuttin2 residents bein2 notified of
this oarkin2 restriction
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8.
APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT
1525/35 DIEFENBAKER COURT AND
1530/40 PICKERING PARKWAY (DCC 136) IN PICKERING
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
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In Clerk's Report CL 17/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
appoint ten persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1525/35 Diefenbaker
Court and 1530/40 Pickering Parkway (DCC 136), be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
9.
APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIP AL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
In Clerk's Report CL 18/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
appoint Kimberly Thompson as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and
a Property Standards Officer be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
10.
WATER SAFETY WEEK" - MAY 30 TO JUNE 7, 1998
"LEUKEMIA AWARENESS MONTH" - JUNE, 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
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"WATER SAFETY WEEK" - MAY 30 TO JUNE 7,1998
"LEUKEMIA AWARENESS MONTH" - JUNE, 1998
As amended
See Recommendation #2
(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Holland introduced a Notice of Motion, seconded by Councillor
Dickerson to request the Province to delegate more autonomy to the Town
of Pickering to deal with waste and waste transfer stations.
2. Councillor Dickerson reported that residents in the south Bay Ridges area
have expressed concerns about parking on the streets during the
Frenchman's Bay Festival and noted that Town busses have a difficult time
turning around at the south end of Liverpool Road. He asked that staff
ensure that parking south of Annland Street during this Festival is strictly
enforced.
3. Councillor Brenner, with the concurrence of Council, requested that Alan
Tonks be invited to speak to Council about the Greater Toronto Services
Board.
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4.
Councillor Ryan stated that he is concerned that there is no Specialized
Transit service on Sunday and asked for a report on the feasibility of
providing such service within a month.
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The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting:
a) The General Manager distributed a memo dated May 11, 1998 to
Members of Council regarding the grass fire incidents adjacent to
the CPR right-of-way.
b) The General Manager reported that he will be preparing a report
for Members of Council in June on the disposition of the surplus
lands in Claremont.
c) Mayor Arthurs reported that Alan Tonks held a meeting on May 8
and 9, 1998 regarding representation on the Greater Toronto
Services Board and encouraged Members of Council to participate
in a round table discussion on this issue on May 22, 1998.
d) Councillor Dickerson advised that a street light is needed at 1431
Parkham Crescent.
e) Councillor Dickerson further advised that he has tentatively
scheduled Saturday, September 12, 1998 for the Lieutenant-
Governor to officially open the Diana, Princess of Wales Park.
f) The Town Solicitor was provided with direction respecting Zoning
By-law Amendment A7/95, to require appropriate revisions to the
Spring Creek Golf Course site plan S5/92 through provisions of the
Subdivision Agreement for File 18T-95035, such site plan
requirements to be fully implemented and construction fully
completed prior to the Town releasing the plan of subdivision for
registration.
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 11, 1998, presents
its eighth report to Council and recommends:
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AGRICULTURAL EASEMENTS
RURAL STUDY AREA
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
That Report to Council IDT 05-98 dealing with agricultural easements be
received and forwarded to Regional Council and the Ontario Realty
Corporation (ORC); and
That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town does not support the
use of agricultural easements established and held by the Region and ORC
as a condition of approving Regional Official Plan Amendment 96-014/D;
and
That Town staffbe directed to have a meeting with the local community to
consider the merits of establishing agricultural easements to be held by the
Town of Pickering and that ORC be encouraged to attend this meeting;
and
That the ORC be requested to suspend its sales program in the Agricultural
Assembly until the Town has received comments from the local community
concerning agricultural easements, and until ORC has entered into an
Agreement with the Town addressing the various matters identified in
Council Resolution # 175/97, Item # 1.
As amended
2.
WATER SAFETY WEEK" - MAY 30 TO JUNE 7,1998
"LEUKEMIA AWARENESS MONTH" - JUNE, 1998
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"WATER SAFETY WEEK" - MAY 30 TO JUNE 7,1998
"LEUKEMIA AWARENESS MONTH" - JUNE, 1998