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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1, 1999 '" '. ,:,- '! 8 e -e .O-r't). OF PIa-\-", '" ~ :r " .. G COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, November 1st, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn N. Carroll B. Taylor (I) 1. 2. (II) (III) 1. 2. - Chief Administrative Officer - Director of Planning - Town Clerk ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 18, 1999, as amended by showing Councillor Johnson absent due to his attendance at a conference in Salt Lake City. Special Meeting of October 25, 1999 DECLARA TION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Mayor Arthurs declared an interest in the item that was before Council at the Special Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 respecting the Request For Proposal for a Benefits Consultant because a member of his family is a candidate for future employment with one of the bidding companies. DELEGATIONS John Wiersma, President and CEO, Veridian Corp., introduced the Members of the Board of Directors who were present and noted that Veridian Corporation came into existence today. The goal of the new company is to be the best utility in Ontario and its motto is "Power to Make our Community Better". A brochure will be sent to all 60,000 customers served by Veridian explaining what is company is about. Jim Mason, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Veridian Corporation, thanked the staff, the Directors and the shareholders of Veridian for making it the first utility to go private. He presented a cheque to the Town in the amount of $2,844,000 being the first return to the municipality. . - 8 8 , (IV) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #201//99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee dated October 25, 1999 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #202//99 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "VERIDIAN WEEK" - NOVEMBER 1- 7,1999 CARRIED Resolution #203//99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Ryan 1. That Town Council express to the Committee of Adjustment its position that the consideration of Minor Variance Applications which propose to add new uses to those permitted by the zoning by-law are more appropriately dealt with thorough the Zoning By-law Amendment Application process. 2. That Town Council express to the Committee of Adjustment that the Committee has a responsibility to consider all applications received, as required by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. In considering whether a new use (not presently permitted by the zoning by-law) should be allowed as a minor variance, the Committee should apply the tests outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. 3. In instances where a proposed additional use is not similar in nature to those permitted by the zoning by-law, the Committee should exercise great caution in it s consideration of the four tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Para2raph #1: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland and Ryan Councillors Johnson, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs Recorded Vote on Para2raph #2: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs , ' '. , 8 8 . The following motions were considered in conjunction with Resolution #203/99: Resolution #203//99(a) Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Paragraphs #1 and #2 be divided. CARRIED Resolution #203//99(b) Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Paragraphs # 1 be amended by deleting the words at the end of the Paragraph "unless there is a favourable recommendation by staff that sets out the four tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act" and substituting the words "are more appropriately dealt with through the Zoning By-law Amendment Application process". CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Dickerson and Holland Resolution #203/99( c) Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That a Paragraph #3 be added as follows: 3. In instances where a proposed additional use is not similar in nature to those permitted by the zoning by-law, the Committee should exercise great caution in it s consideration of the four tests set out in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. CARRIED (V) BY-LAWS That Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by- laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5570/99 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property. By-law Number 5571/99 Being a by-law to amend By-law 5179/97 to appoint persons to various agencies, boards and committees. , ' 8 8 8 ., By-law Number 5572/99 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - DCC #147 & DCC #155, 1345 Altona Road. By-law Number 5573/99 Being a by-law to designate the property known as the Palmer-Voss House as being of architectural and historical value or interest. THIRD READING: Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5570/99, 5571/99, 5572/99 and 5573/99 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 ofthe Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (VI) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland noted that Dave Oikawa of the West Rouge Canoe Club has passed away and his work is being carried on by another member. 2. Councillor Johnson submitted a petition asking that a portion of Concession 7 Road be upgraded. 3. Councillor Johnson reported on the Ground Water Festival that was held by CLOCA and indicated that over 4,000 children attended this event at Camp Samac. 4. Councillor Dickerson reported that at his urging, GO Transit purchased property at the corner of Sandy Beach Road and Bayly Street for a future parking lot and he noted that he has received a letter from GO Transit indicating that they are ready to start the Environmental Assessment process. 5. Councillor Brenner inquired into the status of his request that staff investigate methods of regulating grading, tree cutting, etc. prior to a property owner getting approval to carry out a proposed use. 6. Councillor Brenner noted that the St. Mary issue will be before the Executive Committee later this month and suggested that staff establish a community working group to try to solve the issues facing the area residents. 7. Councillor Brenner asked if there was a tape recording of a comment made by a consultant who was retained by the Region of Durham who made reference to the "City of Durham". ," . 8 8 8 8. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer stated that he received a request from Ontario Power Generation to put a display in the lobby of the Civic Complex regarding its Environmental Assessment process. Council agreed that this display should be put in the lobby of the Recreation Complex. b) The Chief Administrative Officer updated Members of Council on the restructuring by distributing a pamphlet that was given to all staff members regarding the restructuring. c) Mayor Arthurs reported that Harvest Television is undertaking a movie about Pickering entitled Once In A Millennium and asked Members of Council if the Town would be interested in being a corporate sponsor. The following resolutions were considered: Resolution #204/99 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes "in kind" services be provided to Harvest Television in support of its production Once In A Millennium. CARRIED Resolution #205/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes a corporate sponsorship in the amount of $10,000 be made to Harvest Television in support of its production Once In A Millennium. LOST (Vll) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 5574/99 Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Ryan moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its regular meeting of November 1, 1999 and its Special Meeting of October 25, 1999 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED 8 - 8 (VIII) DATED ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9: 12 p.m. ~ MAYOR Á tLERK ~ . " ", . TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 25th, 1999, presents its fifteenth report to Council and recommends: 8 1. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT #12-99 ONTARIO POWER GENERATION- PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PEER REVIEW TEAM TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. That Report to Council CAO 12-99, regarding the Terms of Reference from the University of Toronto/McMaster Peer Review Team, be received. 2. That the Terms of Reference attached to Report to Council CAO 12-99, be accepted by Council and that the Ontario Power Generation be requested to confirm it agrees to fund the proposal as set out in the Terms of Reference. 3. That the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be authorized to enter into any required agreements with the Ontario Power Generation and the Peer Review Team. 4. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Ontario Power Generation, the Peer Review Team and the Atomic Energy Control Board. - 2. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT #09-99 TENDER APPROVAL BY THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1999 SUMMER COUNCIL RECESS That CAO Report #09/99 be received; and That the approval of certain tenders by the Chief Administrative Officer during Council's summer 1999 recess be ratified. 3. MAYORS REPORT WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE That the Report of Mayor Arthurs dated October 18, 1999 regarding the establishment of a Waterftont Coordinating Committee be received; and That Mayor Arthurs, Councillor Ryan and Councillor Holland be appointed to work with staff to initiate the establishment of a Waterftont Coordinating Committee; and That a Report be tabled with Council no later than November 30, 1999 on the mandate and composition of the proposed Waterftont Coordinating Committee. 8 4. CLERKS REPORT #40/99 BIKE PATROL That Clerk's Report CL 40/99 regarding the Bike Patrol be received; and That Council recognize the Bike Patrol as a regular program offered by the By-law Enforcement Services Division, in cooperation with the Durham Region Police Service and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, during the period from Victoria Day to the second week in September. . ' , .... . e 8 8 -2- 5. CLERKS REPORT #42/99 APPLICATIONS TO CONDUCT TWO CARNIV ALS 1. That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Pickering Markets for Walter & Dunn Townsend to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre on Saturday, October 30th, 1999 and Sunday, October 31st, 1999 be approved. 2. That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Billy G. Amusements Inc. to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre on each and every Saturday and Sunday beginning October 30th, 1999 to November 28th, 1999 be approved. Approved As Amended 6. PROCLAMATION - VETERANS' WEEK - NOVEMBER 5 - 11, 1999 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "VETERANS' WEEK" - NOVEMBER 5 - 11, 1999