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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 14, 1999 ~'t\ OF PIC ';0!l\ :t z I- G) - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES ,- MONDAY JUNE 14, 1999 -7:50 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland D. Pickles - Chairman D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: - T.J. Quinn N. Carroll T. Melymuk C. Rose B. Taylor L. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director of Planning - Director of Corporate Projects & Policies - Manager, Policy Division - Town Clerk - Manager, Current Operations Division - Committee Co-ordinator ABSENT: Councillor Johnson - Attending Charity Auction (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of May 25, 1999 (II) PRESENTATION 1. Mr. Albert Sweetnam, representing SNC Lavalie and Mr. Ken Walker made a presentation regarding the extension of Highway 407 through Pickering. Mr. Walker outlined the cost of the transaction and Mr. Sweetnam advised that construction will begin on the extension to Brock Road on August 15th, if all approvals are received. ~ 37 (III) DELEGATIONS 1. The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the status of ClubLink's development proposals: a) Angie Jones, Westney Road, questioned why she had only heard of this proposal on Friday. She commented on the impact to the environment and questioned what the maximum is for taking water from the Acuafer at Cherry Downs. - b) Steve Murray, Concession 8 Rd., abutting resident to proposed development, requested clarification to this being a pilot project. He stated that this proposal would not have any significant value for the rural community. He suggested piloting this project in a less environmentally sensitive area. If Committee votes in favour of this application and total fabric of the community would be destroyed. c) Fred Beer, 4945 Westney Road, emphasized that nothing has changed with this application and the two previous applications which were refused by Council. He requested that Committee reject this proposal. 2. The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed declaration of the Federal lands as an Airport Site: a) Brian Buckles, R. R. #4, Uxbridge, stated his support of the resolution and Committee's leadership. b) Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron St., Whitevale, also stated his support of the resolution. 3. Mr. Wilshire, representing CanSort, Toy Ave., addressed the Committee in support of the proposed by-law to place restrictions on Quartz Street, but requested that this by- law not be a 'No Stopping' by-law but rather a 'No Parking' by-law. - (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-023/D LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-006/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/97 MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION 18Z0029902 BROOKLIN MEWS LIMITED AND KINSALE MEWS LIMITED PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, CONCESSION 7 (NORTHEAST CORNER OF SIDELINE 2 AND HIGHWAY #7) FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 26/97 In Planning Recommendation Report #14-99, it is recommended that Council recommend to the Region of Durham that Regional Official Plan Amendment Application 97-023/D, submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 7, to permit a golf course with a maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED. "..., Approved See Recommendation #1 Randy Alcore, Planning Consultant for the applicant, advised that they concur with staff's recommendation. 38 Ron Death, owner of GreenBrae Orchards, distributed copies of his presentation to Committee. He stated his concern regarding the negative affect this proposal could have on his property with respect to water supplies. Gwen Mowbray, stated her concern over the potential shortage of water and pesticides running into the water. She requested that Committee refuse this proposal. - Paul Alois, resident, advised that a run-off problem presently occurs in the spring from this site onto his property and he is concerned, that if this proposal is approved, a problem will occur with the run-off of chemicals onto his property. He requested refusal of this proposal. Dagmar Teubner, representing an adjacent landowner, advised that they have no objection to this proposal going forward but are concerned with the safety aspect with respect to the design layout. She requested that they be kept in the loop. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/98 946037 ONTARIO LIMITED LOT 21, PLAN 819 (WEST SIDE OF FAIRPORT ROAD, SOUTH OF WINGARDEN CRESCENT) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 20/98 - In Planning Recommendation Report #13-99, it is recommended that Zoning By- law Amendment Application A 20/98, submitted by 946037 Ontario Limited, on lands being Lot 21, Plan 819, to change the zoning on the lands from "R3" - Residential Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to "R4" - Residential Detached Dwelling - Fourth Density Zone, in order to facilitate severance of the subject property into two residential lots with minimum frontages of 15.0 metres be APPROVED. Approved See Recommendation #2 A representative of the applicant stated his support of staff's recommendation. 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 14/98 PETRO CANADA PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD & BROCK ROAD) FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 14/98 In Planning Recommendation Report #12-99, it is recommended that Zoning By- law Amendment Application A 14/98, submitted by Petro-Canada, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, to amend the existing zoning to include a car wash facility on the site in conjunction with the redevelopment of the existing fuel dispensing facility be APPROVED. Approved See Recommendation #3 .AØt., 4. 39 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/99 NIAGARA DELTA HOLDINGS LTD. PART OF LOT 19, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (DILLINGHAM ROAD, WEST OF BROCK ROAD) FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 8/99 - In Planning Recommendation Report #11-99, it is recommended that Zoning By- law Amendment Application A 8/99, submitted by Niagara Delta Holdings Ltd. on lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., to change the zoning on the lands from "M2(TCR)" Heavy Industrial with Temporary Community and CulturaI/Recreational Uses to "M2(CR)" Heavy Industrial with Community an CulturaI/Recreational Uses, in order to permit the bingo hall facility use on a permanent basis be APPROVED and that the amending zoning by-law to implement By-law Amendment Application A 8/99, be forwarded to Council. Approved See Recommendation #4 By-law forwarded to Council 5. CLUBLINK CORPORATION - CHERRY DOWNS DEVELOPMENT FILE NUMBER - B 1000 In the Director of Planning's memorandum dated June 7, 1999, the status of ClubLink's Development proposals for the Cherry Downs lands has been forwarded for information. Approved See Recommendation #5 6. DUFFINS PRECINCT ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER SERVICING PLAN - PHASE II REPORT FILE NUMBER - B 1000 - In Planning Report #11-99, it is recommended that the Appendix I to this report: "Duffins Precinct Environmental Master Servicing Plan - Phase II Report", as the general strategy for natural resource conservation and stormwater management in the Duffins Precinct be endorsed. Approved See Recommendation #6 A representative of three landowners within the district, stated their concern with the timing and triggering of cost sharing. She stated that timing should not take place until the development of certain properties can occur. ESTABLISH "NO STOPPING" RESTRICTIONS ON QUARTZ STREET FILE NUMBER - E 4000 7. In Report PW 10-99, the Director of Public Works recommends that a by-law be enacted to impose "No Stopping" restrictions on Quartz Street. - By-law forwarded to Council 40 8. TEMPORARY NO FLY ZONE FILM INDUSTRY - PRODUCTION OF THE "LITTLE MEN" TELEVISION SERIES FILE NUMBER - A 2400 In the Report of the Manager, Economic Development, it is recommended that Transport Canada Ontario Region be requested to immediately implement a temporary no-fly zone over the Claremont Conservation Area Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. until January 31, 2000. ,~ Approved See Recommendation #7 9. AJAX - PICKERING TRANSIT AMALGAMATION STUDY - PHASE 2 CONSULTANTS' REPORT AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FILE NUMBER -F 4100 In a report from the Chief Administrative Officer CAO 05-99, it is recommended that Council agree to amalgamating the Ajax and Pickering transit systems generally as set out in the Phase 2 Report prepared by De1can and Price WaterhouseCoopers, dated May 1999. Approved See Recommendation #8 10. FEDERAL LANDS IN PICKERING, MARKHAM AND UXBRIDGE - PROPOSED DECLARATION OF AIRPORT SITE FILE NUMBER -A 2400 ,- In a report from the Chief Administrative Officer CAO 07-99, it is recommended that Council consider the resolution attached as Attachment No.1 to Report to Council CAO 07-99, concerning federal lands in Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge. Approved See Recommendation #9 11. ROAD DEDICATIONS PART LOT 12, PLAN 819 PART 4, PLAN 40R-17407(FAIRPORT ROAD) PART LOT 12, PLAN 819 PARTS 5 & 6, PLAN 40R-17407 AND PART 1, PLAN RD 147 (STROUD'S LANE) LOT 19, PLAN 819, PART 11, PLAN RD 147 (STROUD'S LANE) FILE NUMBER - E 4000 In Legal Services Report L 20/99, it is recommended that a draft by-law to dedicate Part Lot 12, Plan 819, Part 4, Plan 40R-17407 (Fairport Road) and Part Lot 12, Plan 819, Parts 5 and 6, Plan 40R -17 407 and Part 1, Plan RD 147 (Stroud's Lane), and Lot 19, Plan 819, Part 11, Plan RD 147 (Stroud's Lane) as public highway, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council - 12. LICENCE FEE DISCOUNT FOR DOGS IMPLANTED WITH MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION FILE NUMBER - D 2300 In Clerk's Report CL 28-99 it is recommended that a draft by-law to implement a licence fee discount for dogs implanted with microchip identification, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 41 13. APPOINTMENT OF BY -LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT 963-979 BROCK ROAD AND 1735 BAYLY STREET FILE NUMBER - D 2200 In Clerk's Report CL 29-99 it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 963-979 Brock Road and 1735 Bayly Street, be forwarded to Council. - By-law forwarded to Council 14. APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW AT AMBERLEA CENTRE, 1822 WHITES ROAD FILE NUMBER - D 2200 In Clerk's Report CL 27-99 it is recommended that the draft by-law to appoint seven persons to enforce the Parking By-law at Amberlea Centre, 1822 Whites Road, be forwarded to Council. By-law forwarded to Council "HIRE A STUDENT DAY" - JUNE 15, 1999 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 15. That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "HIRE A STUDENT DA ¥" - JUNE 15, 1999 ,- Approved See Recommendation #10 (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland gave notice of a motion coming forward at the June 28th Council Meeting with respect to the Hydro Corridor. 2. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a.) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed copies of correspondence from the Director of Planning concerning the Portables at St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School. b) The Chief Administrative Officer reminded Council of the Staff Appreciation Barbeque being held on Thursday, June 17th at the Recreation Complex in the O'Brien Room at 4:00 p.m. c) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a retirement party is being held for the Manager of Economic Development on Wednesday, June 16th at 4:30 p.m. at Papps Restaurant. - d) The Chief Administrative Officer commented on his concern with respect to a brochure delivered to the residents of Pickering from Hydro regarding Emergency Procedures. e) The Director of Finance & Treasurer reminded Council of the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th concerning Development Charges. He also advised that another public meeting may be required in July. - (V) 42 f) The Director of Finance & Treasurer advised that a report would be coming forward at the end of June with respect to Insurance Pooling. He further stated that the Region of Durham are continuing to push for pooling but it appears that, for financial reasons, it may be best for the Town to remain with Frank Cowan. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11 :30 p.m. CLERK þ~ ~/ DATED 5EIT. <:f>/9 7 . ..... ~ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on June 14, 1999, presents its tenth report to Council and recommends: 1. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-023/D LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-006/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/97 MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION 18Z0029902 BROOKLIN MEWS LIMITED AND KIN SALE MEWS LIMITED PART OF LOTS I AND 2, CONCESSION 7 (NORTHEAST CORNER OF SIDELINE 2 AND HIGHWAY #7) FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 26/97 1. That Town Council recommends to the Region of Durham that Regional Official Plan Amendment Application 97-023/D, submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, to permit a golf course with a maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED; 2. (a) That Local Official Plan Amendment Application 97 -006/P, submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, to permit a golf course with a maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED; (b) That the draft by-law in Appendix I to Recommendation Report 14- 99 to ADOPT Amendment Number 3 to the Pickering Official Plan be forwarded to Council for passing, and subsequently, that Amendment Number 3 be forwarded by the Town Clerk to the Region of Durham for approval; 3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 26/97, submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, to permit a golf course with a maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Recommendation Report No. 14-99; and 4. That Town Council recommends to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Minister's Zoning Order Amendment Application 18-Z0- 02999-02, submitted by Brooklin Mews Limited and Kinsale Mews Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 & 2, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, to permit a golf course with a maximum of 18 holes, be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix III to Recommendation Report No. 14-99. ..... 2. 2 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/98 946037 ONTARIO LIMITED LOT 21, PLAN 819 (WEST SIDE OF FAIRPORT ROAD, SOUTH OF WINGARDEN CRESCENT) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 20/98 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/98, submitted by 946037 Ontario Limited, on lands being Lot 21, Plan 819, Town of Pickering, to change the zoning on the lands from "R3" - Residential Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to "R4" - Residential Detached Dwelling - Fourth Density Zone, in order to facilitate severance of the subject property into two residential lots with minimum frontages of 15.0 metres be APPROVED. -- 2. That the request by 946037 Ontario Limited to permit the division of the subject property into two residential lots through a land severance application to the Durham Land Division Committee, rather than by Draft Plan of Subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to the following condition: i) That the owner agrees to provide to the Town's satisfaction, a 3.5 metre widening across the entire Fairport Road frontage of Lot 21, Plan 819, prior to the Town's final clearance of the land severance application. 3. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/98, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Recommendation Report Number 13-99, be forwarded to Town Council for enactment 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 14/98 PETRO CANADA PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD & BROCK ROAD) FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 14/98 - That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/98, submitted by Petro- Canada, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, to amend the existing zoning to include a car wash facility on the site in conjunction with the redevelopment of the existing fuel dispensing facility be APPROVED subject to the conditions included in Appendix I attached to Recommendation Report No. 12-99. 4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/99 NIAGARA DELTA HOLDINGS LTD. PART OF LOT 19, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (DILLINGHAM ROAD, WEST OF BROCK ROAD) FILE NUMBER B 2310 - A 8/99 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/99, submitted by Niagara Delta Holdings Ltd. on lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., to change the zoning on the lands from "M2(TCR)" Heavy Industrial with Temporary Community and Cultural/Recreational Uses to "M2(CR)" Heavy Industrial with Community an CulturaI/Recreational Uses, in order to permit the bingo hall facility use on a permanent basis be APPROVED. - 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/99, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Recommendation Report Number 11-99, be forwarded to Council for enactment. 5. 3 CLUBLINK CORPORATION - CHERRY DOWNS DEVELOPMENT FILE NUMBER - B 1000 WHEREAS in 1993 ClubLink submitted applications for a golf course expansion and residential development on communal services for the Cherry Downs lands; and WHEREAS set aside that interest in housing for future consideration; and - WHEREAS ClubLink is now interested in a golf/conference centre/residential development on communal services for the Cherry Downs lands in Pickering; and WHEREAS the Town of Pickering may consider identifying new rural settlements by amendment to its Official Plan; and WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has capacity within its rural population target for new settlements that it may consider allocating to a new settlement on the Cherry Downs lands; and WHEREAS in 1995, a Planning Department Report suggested that a smaller residential development on the Cherry Downs lands may be worthy of consideration; and WHEREAS the Region of Durham is currently processing an amendment to its Official Plan to consider permitting, on land outside the Oak Ridges Moraine, private communal water and sewage systems, by amendment, on a case-by-case basis, for development that is deemed to be of significant benefit to the Region, subject to supporting reports and financial agreements; and WHEREAS ClubLink would accept the pilot project status for Cherry Downs for any such communal servicing permitted in Durham Region; and ,.... WHEREAS the Cherry Downs lands are not located on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and WHEREAS ClubLink's development concept for the Cherry Downs lands in Pickering for a golf/conference centre/residential development on communal services is anticipated to be a development of significant benefit to the Town and the Region; and WHEREAS the Town anticipates receiving in the near future applications to the Town and Region to permit the further development of the Cherry Downs property for a conference centre and residential development on communal serVIces; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering advises that it considers the anticipated ClubLink official plan amendment application for development on communal services as suitable for consideration as a pilot project that fits within the context of a development of significance to the Region under Durham's proposed amendment for communal servicing subject to all other land use approvals being obtained; and .- FURTHER that the anticipated ClubLink official plan amendment application warrants consideration and should be processed accordingly; and FURTHER that the Region of Durham be so advised. 6. 4 DUFFINS PRECINCT ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER SERVICING PLAN - PHASE II REPORT FILE NUMBER - B 1000 1. That Council endorse Appendix I to Planning Report No. 11-99: "Duffins Precinct Environmental Master Servicing Plan - Phase II Report", as the general strategy for natural resource conservation and stormwater management in the Duffins Precinct; and 2. That the Town Clerk be directed to forward a copy of the "Duffins Precinct Environmental Master Servicing Plan - Phase II Report" to all current landowners within the Duffins Precinct. 7. TEMPORARY NO FLY ZONE FILM INDUSTRY - PRODUCTION OF THE "LITTLE MEN" TELEVISION SERIES FILE NUMBER - A 2400 Transport Canada Ontario Region be requested to immediately implement a temporary no-fly zone over the Claremont Conservation Area Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. until January 31, 2000 to stop the noise nuisance created by regular scheduled air traffic and training flights with respect to the filming ofthe "Little Men" television series. 8. AJAX - PICKERING TRANSIT AMALGAMATION STUDY - PHASE 2 CONSULTANTS' REPORT AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FILE NUMBER -F 4100 1. That Town Council agree to amalgamating the Ajax and Pickering transit systems generally as set out in the Phase 2 Report prepared by Delcan and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, dated May 1999, subject to the following - a) that the Transit Board be made up of six individuals, appointed by and selected from amongst the council members of the two municipalities (3 members from each municipality), and that a chair (or two co-chairs) be selected by, and from amongst the Transit Board members; b) that staff of the new transit organization report to a General Manager, who in turn would report through a joint CAO Management Committee to the Transit Board c) that key administrative and supervisory positions in the new transit organization be filled by competition, first through the consideration of internal candidates, and if no acceptable internal candidates are found, through consideration of external applicants; d) that the new transit organization be located within the Ajax Transit facility; e) that the required support services for the new transit organization (payroll, purchasing, accounting, human resource, financing, etc.) be obtained from either the Town of Ajax or the Town of Pickering; - f) that the approximately $178,000 difference in initial asset contribution between the two municipalities be dealt with through appropriate future arrangements, other than an up-front, one-time equalization payment; 5 g) that both municipalities agree to contribute up to (and no more than) the equivalent of their 1999 transit operating budgets to the new transit organization to cover the first year (i.e. 2000) operating costs for the amalgamated service, and that should there be required start-up costs approved by both municipalities that exceed the first year budget, these costs should be shared equally by the two municipalities; and h) that a "memorandum of understanding" between the two municipalities be developed to formalize the terms and conditions for amalgamating the two transit systems. 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to consult with the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Ajax: a) to review the implementation plan set out in the Phase 2 Report prepared by Delcan and PriceWaterhouseCoopers and submit a joint report to the new Transit Board with their recommendations; and b) to prepare and forward to Council the required memorandum of understanding with Ajax, and/or any necessary by-laws concerning the amalgamation of the transit systems, including any necessary by-laws for establishing the "Ajax-Pickering Transit Board." 3. That Town staff, in conjunction with the staff of the Town of Ajax and the consulting team of Delcan and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, be directed to initiate Phase 3 of the Transit Amalgamation Study, being the "Operations Plan" for the amalgamated transit service. .- 9. FEDERAL LANDS IN PICKERING, MARKHAM AND UXBRIDGE - PROPOSED DECLARATION OF AIRPORT SITE FILE NUMBER -A 2400 WHEREAS a number of municipalities and local stakeholders had asked the federal Minister of Transport to not declare an airport site on the federal lands in Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge, so that further consultation could occur on the feasibility of using alternatives to federal airport zoning regulations to protect future options on the lands; and WHEREAS Transport Canada agreed to not declare an airport site at this time in order to enable further consultation with municipalities and local stakeholders; and WHEREAS on March 2, 1999, an initial "Stakeholders" meeting was held in Pickering, at which meeting agreement was reached on establishing a Technical Subcommittee to review alternatives to federal airport zoning regulations in more detail, and WHEREAS the Technical Subcommittee completed its review of the alternatives, and submitted its recommendations to a second Stakeholders meeting held on May 31, 1999; and ,- WHEREAS these recommendations are set out in the Subcommittee's Report entitled "Federal Lands in Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge -- Proposed Declarations of Airport Site"; and WHEREAS at the May 31 st meeting, Transport Canada and the municipalities in attendance agreed to seek a formal commitment from their respective organizations on proceeding on the basis of the Report of the Technical Subcommittee. 6 NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves as follows: 1. That the Report of the Technical Subcommittee entitled "Federal Lands in Pickering , Markham and Uxbridge -- Proposed Declarations of Airport Site" dated May 1999, be received. 2. That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Technical Subcommittee be approved in principle, which recommendation is as follows: That as an alternative to federal airport zoning regulations, Transport Canada and the affected municipalities of Pickering, Markham, Ajax, Whitby, Uxbridge and Whitchurch-Stouffville pursue the use of "agreements with provincial authorities" under section 5.81 of the federal Aeronautics Act provided that discussions are initiated immediately amongst and between the parties concerning: a) the establishment of an appropriate process for implementing "agreements with provincial authorities" including: · identifying the parties to the agreement; · establishing the focus and scope of the regulations, and a timetable for implementation; and · identifying how administrative, monitoring and enforcement costs will be dealt with; and b) the establishment of an appropriate public forum for identifying and dealing with other relevant issues of interest and concern to the affected stakeholders, such as: .. · the areas of land to be held for future potential airport purposes; · the process for dealing with surplus federal lands; · the size, type and timing of any potential future airport; · local and regional official plan conformity; · the required environmental assessment process; · the potential transfer of federal lands to a future airports authority; and · issues of interest and concern related to future airport planning, development and operations. 3. That Transport Canada and the other affected municipalities be encouraged to approve in principle Recommendation I of the Report of the Technical Subcommittee in its entirety. 4. That the Mayor, other members of council and senior staff as may be required, be authorized to continue discussions with Transport Canada, other affected municipalities and local stakeholders, concerning the details of the agreement or agreements required by Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Technical Subcommittee. - 5. That notwithstanding these discussions on the agreement(s) and given the unique history and circumstances surrounding the lands, the federal Minister of Transport also be requested to initiate an amendment to the federal Aeronautics Act to eliminate the need to declare the federal lands in Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge an "airport site" pursuant to the Act, as a precondition of applying federal airport zoning regulations or using agreements with provincial authorities. ,........ - ,~ 7 6. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Transport Canada, other affected municipalities, local stakeholders, and any others interested in the matter. 10. "HIRE A STUDENT DAY" - JUNE 15, 1999 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "HIRE A STUDENT DA ¥" - JUNE 15, 1999