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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997 -7:40 p.m.
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PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
S. Senis - Chairman
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
B. Taylor
N. Carroll
S. Reynolds
D. Kearns
- General Manager
- Town Clerk
- Director of Planning
- Director of Culture and Recreation
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
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ABSENT:
Councillor Ryan
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 28, 1997.
(m DELEGATIONS
1. Victoria Cabalero, 847 Antonio St. representing the Frenchman's Bay Festival
Committee addressed the Committee to support their request that the weekend of
June 7th and 8th be proclaimed as Frenchman's Bay Festival Weekend. She
thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and advised of the many activities
taking place on that weekend.
2.
The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the Claremont
Community Centre:
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a) Currie Storey, representing the Claremont & District Community Assoc.
extended a sincere thank you for the new Claremont Community Centre
which will house the library, firehall, seniors centre and activity rooms for
both youth and children. The Official Opening Ceremonies will be held on
June 21 st and he invited all Council to attend.
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b) Carl Young, representing the Claremont Lions Club advised of the many
appliances purchased by the Lions Club for this facility. A very successful
first event was held in the new Community Centre on Saturday evening.
He expressed a special thank you to Mayor Arthurs, Regional Councillor
Johnson and Local Councillor Pistritto along with staff for their support of
this facility.
3.
Representatives of Boy Scouts Canada were presented with a donation from the
Town of Pickering, by Councillor Maurice Brenner, in support of Camp Samac.
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(III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 014-96/0
ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION
LOTS 24 TO 35, CONCESSIONS 2, 3, 4,5
(PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBL Y)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Report 13/97, it is recommended that Council recommend to the
Region of Durham. that Application OP A 014/96/0 to amend the Durham
Regional Official Plan be APPROVED on condition that the Ontario Realty
Corporation agrees to make appropriate arrangements.
Approved
See Recommendation #1
Avril McDonald, 960 Cone. 3 expressed her displeasure with the Region wanting
to add 70 acres to her property. She asked that consideration be given to those
individuals who can only afford to purchase the property they currently reside on.
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Howard Burkholder, 6821 Elgin Mills, Gormley stated his concern with the
outlined lotting pattern. He requested that some small properties not be
amalgamated with larger ones, allowing people to purchase smaller acreage.
2.
EAST DUFFINS AREA - CONSULTANT'S PHASE I FINAL REPORT
AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Report 12/97, it is recommended that the "Phase I Final Report - East
Duffins Area", prepared by Templeton-Lepek Limited, dated May, 1997, be
endorsed and adopt the "Proposed Modifications to the Council Adopted
Pickering Official Plan".
Approved
See Recommendation #2
Councillor Pistritto declared an interest as his mother owns property in the
study area
Mr. Gary Templeton of Templeton-Lepek Limited made a presentation to
Committee of the East Duffins Study which was undertaken by his consulting firm.
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Gregory Vogt, 2200 Lakeshore, Ste. 400, Vice-President of Eastern Power and
Super Blue Box advised that his company have offered to recycle 100% of
Pickering waste. He stated that they are unable to comment on the study as they
only received it that day. No meetings have taken place with staff or the
consultant. He requested that the report be deferred to allow their consultant to
confer with the Town consultant and submit comments.
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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/96
TOWN INITIATED
ZONING REVIEW: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE DEFINITIONS
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 -A 26/96
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In Planning Recommendation Report 9/97, it is recommended that staff be
authorized to prepare amendments to Zoning By-laws 3036,2511,2520 and 3037,
including any necessary newspaper advertisements, to add a professional office
definition and use in the Commercial and Industrial "Cl". "C2", "Ml", "M2" and
"M2S" zones of these by-laws.
Approved
See Recommendation #3
4.
ATLANTIC PACKAGING PRODUCTS LIMITED
SOIL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
REQUEST TO EXPAND PROGRAM
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Planning Report 11/97, it is recommended that a resolution supporting the
request of Mr. Glen Pearce, P .Eng. of Envirosearch Limited, on behalf of Atlantic
Packaging Products Limited, and Courtice Auto Wreckers Limited, to expand the
'Soil Enrichment Program' to farms within the Town be adopted and forwarded to
Mr. David Beach-Manager-Ministry of Environment and Energy, York Durham
District-Central Region.
Approved
See Recommendation #4
5.
ROBERT A. MILLER AND FOUNDERS DEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE
FILE NUMBER - F 2200
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In the Director of Culture and Recreation's Report CR 01/97, it is recommended
that the Administration Building of the Pickering Museum Village be named the
Robert A Miller and Founders Building.
Approved
See Recommendation #5
6.
ESTABLISHING A "PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE
CHARIT ABLE FOUNDATION'
FILE NUMBER - F 2200
In the Director of Culture and Recreation's Report CR 02/97, it is recommended
that the establishment of a "Charitable Foundation" to provide ongoing financial
support to the Pickering Museum Village, be supported.
Approved
See Recommendation #6
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TOWN OF PICKERING PROPOSED EMPLOYEE
WELLNESS PROGRAM
FILE NUMBER - A 4000
In the Director of Culture and Recreation's Report CR 03/97, it is recommended
that staff be authorized to implement the Town of Pickering Employee Wellness
Program.
Approved
See Recommendation #7
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8.
1998 ITF ONTARIO T AEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS
In the Director of Culture and Recreation's Report CR 04/97, it is recommended
that the Town of Pickering be the host site for the 1998 International Taekwon-Do
Federation (ITF) Ontario Taekwon-Do Championships.
Approved
See Recommendation #8
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 8
PARTS 1 TO 26, PLAN 40R-17520
FILE NUMBER - D 3310
In Legal Services Report L 79/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
authorize the execution of a Development Agreement respecting the development
of part of Lot 20, Concession 8, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
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By-law forwarded to Council
10.
DISPOSAL OF LANDS
LOT 39, PLAN 270 - PARK CRESCENT
FILE NUMBER - D 3360
In Legal Services Report L 52/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to declare
the lands described as Lot 39, Plan 270, surplus to the Corporation and
authorizing the Town Solicitor to make the necessary arrangements to obtain an
appraisal of the subject lands and to prepare the necessary newspaper notices prior
to forwarding a Report to Council, all in accordance with By-law 4592/95, be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
11.
SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE
JD.S. INVESTMENTS LIMITED
PLAN 40M-1365
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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In Legal Services Report L 53/97, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume
Town roads, services, amend By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) and By-law
2359/87 (parking) and the execution of a Release of the Subdivision Agreement in
Plan 40M-1365 and to recognize the completion of the project, be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
By-laws forwarded to Council
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SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE
GRAND OAK HOMES (EASTERN DIVISION) INC.
PLAN 40M-1509
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 54/97, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume
Town roads, services, repeal Part Lot Control By-law 2811/88, amend By-law
1416/82 (places of Amusement and By-law 2359/87 (Parking) and the execution
ofa Release of the Subdivision Agreement in Plan 40M-1509 and to recognize the
completion of the project, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
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By-laws forwarded to Council
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SUBDIVISION COMPLETION AND RELEASE
SIL WELL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED AND
BERMA ESTATES LIMITED
PLAN 40M-1498
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 59/97, it is recommended that draft by-laws to assume
Town roads, services, amend By-law 1416/82 (Places of Amusement) and By-law
2359/87 (Parking) and the execution of a Release of the Subdivision Agreement in
Plan 40M-1498 and to recognize the completion of the project, be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
By-laws forwarded to Council
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T -87043
RONDEVHOMESLIMITED
PART OF LOT 24, PLAN 329
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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In Legal Services Report L 73/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law authorize
the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Rondev Homes
Ltd.. respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-87043, be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
15.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T-95033
KELECK INVESTMENTS (PICKERING) INe.
PART LOTS 90, 91 AND 92, PLAN 1051
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 77/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Keleck
Investments (Pickering) Inc., respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-
95033, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T-95038
ERCOLE RAPONI, IN TRUST
PART LOTS 11 AND 12, PLAN 282
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 28/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Ercole
Raponi, In Trust respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-95038, be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
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By-law forwarded to Council
17.
CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT - 18CDM-95006(pHASE 1)
EASTVILLE HOLDINGS LIMITED
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
In Legal Services Report L 76/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between the Town and
Eastville Holdings Limited, respecting the development of Draft Plan of
Condominium 18CDM-95006, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT - 18CDM-96001(PHASE 2)
EASTVILLE HOLDINGS LIMITED
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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In Legal Services Report L 78/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between the Town and
Eastville Holdings Limited, respecting the development of Draft Plan of
Condominium 18CDM-96001 (Phase 2), be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
19.
RELEASE OF SITE PLAN AGREEMENT
SLIMLINE PIPE INC.
LOTS 8,9,11,12,14,15,17 AND 18, PLAN M-I040
FILE NUMBER - D 3310
In Legal Services Report L 75/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law authorize
the execution of a Release by the Town of a Site Plan Agreement dated April 22,
1987, between Slimline Pipe Inc., respecting Lots 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 and 18,
Plan M-l 040, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
20.
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS
FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
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In Legal Services Report L 71/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to amend
By-law 1562/82 to provide for the temporary closings of a portion of Parkham
Crescent, Moretta Avenue, Alderwood Place, Hanworth Court and Breda Avenue
from July 1, 1997 to September 15, 1997; Franklin Street from June 1, 1997 to
July 31, 1997 and Glendale Drive from June 1, 1997 to August 31, 1997, be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
By-law forwarded to Council
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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
FILE NUMBER - F 2300
In Clerk's Report CL 15/97, it is recommended that the implementation of the
Glendale Area Neighbourhood Watch be endorsed.
Approved
See Recommendation #9
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WILLING HOST COMMUNITY FOR
A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.31
In Clerk's Report CL 18/97, it is recommended that the letter from the Ministry of
the Solicitor General and Correctional Services dated April 23, 1997 searching for
a host community to locate a new correctional facility be received.
Approved
See Recommendation #10
23.
PROCUREMENT POLICY RESPECTING
REVIEW OF TENDERS AND CONTRACTS
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
In Clerk's Report CL 14/97, it is recommended that the Guidelines for sourcing,
reviewing and evaluating consulting and professional services as set out in Clerk's
Report CL 14/97 be adopted.
Approved
See Recommendation #11
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24.
APPOINTMENT OF A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
AT 1305 PICKERING PARKWAY
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
In Clerk's Report CL 16/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint one
person to enforce the Parking By-law at 1305 Pickering Parkway, be forwarded to
Council for enactment.
Bv-Iaw forwarded to Council
25.
"CHILD FIND'S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH"
-MONTH OF MAY
"NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" - MAY 25,1997
"CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK" - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997
"LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH" - JUNE, 1997
"FRENCHMAN' S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND" - JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
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That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make various proclamations.
Approved
See Recommendation #12
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26.
TOWN WORKS CENTRE
FILE NUMBER -
In the Manager of Transportation's Report TR #1/97, it is recommended that
Totten Sims Hubicki be retained as consulting architect and engineers for the
purpose of providing construction drawings and field review for the addition and
alternations to the Works Centre.
Approved
See Recommendation #13
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(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Johnson advised that he was elected Chair of the Elected Officials at the
Ontario Traffic Conference.
2. Councillor Johnson advised that the Osteoporosis Walk was a great success,
raising $7,000.
3. Councillor Johnson congratulated the Lions Club on their participation with the
new Claremont Community Centre and Evelyn Carruthers who won the trip to
Hawaii.
4. Councillor Dickerson thanked the 3rd Bay Ridges Cubs along with the St. Martins
Seniors for their participation in cleaning up M.T.R.C.A. lands.
5. Councillor Dickerson stated that the Raise the Flag event on Saturday was a great
success.
6. Mayor Arthurs requested the name of the Ministry employee who commented on
the new correctional facility in Pickering.
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7.
Councillor Johnson and Councillor Pistritto introduced and discussed a Notice of
Motion concerning the flooding in southern Manitoba.
Approved
See Recommendation #14
8.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a) The General Manager advised that Mr. pazner has been advised that his
services are no longer required and he was requested to submit his final
InVOice.
b) The General Manager distributed correspondence from Ontario Hydro
concerning current issues.
c) The General Manager advised that he had received a request from the
Frenchman's Bay Festival Committee to advertise on the Town's
Community Page of the News Advertiser.
d)
The Director of Planning advised that a Garden Centre had been
established at the Dominion Save-a-Centre without a zoning amendment
application being submitted.
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e) Councillor Dickerson questioned the Director of Planning on the activity
taking place at the Pioneer Gas Station at Brock and Bayly Streets.
f) Councillor Senis requested that it be made very clear that the sign by-law
would be enforced for everyone with no exceptions.
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(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
g) Mayor Arthurs requested that action be taken concerning the sign on Hwy.
2 at Fairport Road which has been down for weeks.
h) Mayor Arthurs advised that the green ribbons which will be distributed to
each Council Member are to be worn for Child Find.
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Councillor Johnson questioned if a report would be commg forward
concerning the Infrastructure Program.
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j) Councillor Dickerson requested that a meeting be held by Council to
discuss the Youth Park. He questioned the resolutions or authorizations by
Council with regards to the Landscape Architect.
k) Councillor Pistritto questioned if charges have be laid against the flower
vendors. The Clerk advised that fourteen charges had been laid on May
11th.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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DATED I. } U lJE
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CLERK
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 12, 1997, presents
its eighth report to Council and recommends:
1.
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OI4-96/D
ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION
LOTS 24 TO 35, CONCESSIONS 2,3,4,5
(pROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBL Y)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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1. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham that Application
OPA o 14/96/D to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan be
APPROVED on the condition that the Ontario Realty Corporation agrees
to make appropriate arrangements to ensure that:
a) the West Duffin and Petticoat Creek valley corridors, as well as the
wetland complex north of Taunton Road, and west of Altona Road
remain in public ownership;
b) the valley corridors of the headwater tributaries to Petticoat Creek
and adjacent woodlots be protected through means of Conservation
Easements;
c) land severance applications are consistent with the intent of a
conceptual lotting pattern that may be endorsed by Pickering Town
Council; and
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protection be provided for the proposed roads which have been
identified by the Town, through the area including the Altona Road
by-pass of White vale and the connection from the Third Concession
Road in the east through to Whites Road.
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2. That Town Council endorse the Conceptual Lotting Pattern included as
Appendix I to Planning Report 13/97, to be used as general guidance for
the submission and review of land severance applications associated with
the disposal of Provincially owned lands within the Provincial Agricultural
Assembly.
2.
EAST DUFFINS AREA - CONSULTANT'S PHASE I FINAL REPORT
AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
1. THAT Town Council endorse the "Phase I Final Report - East Duffins
Area", prepared by Templeton-Lepek Limited, dated May, 1997, as the
basis for modifications to the Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan; and
2.
THAT Town Council adopts the "Proposed Modifications to the Council
Adopted Pickering Official Plan" as set out in Appendix No. I to Planning
Report No. 12/97 and requests the Region of Durham to modify the new
Pickering Official Plan accordingly; and
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3. THAT Town Council request the Region of Durham to amend the Durham
Regional Official Plan to enable the above-referenced modifications to the
Council Adopted Pickering Official Plan.
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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/96
TOWN INITIATED
ZONING REVIEW: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
DEFINITIONS
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 -A 26/96
That Council authorize staff to prepare amendments to Zoning By-laws 3036,
2511, 2520 and 3037, including any necessary newspaper advertisements, to add a
professional office definition and use in the Commercial and Industrial "C 1", "C2",
"Ml", "M2" and "M2S" zones of these by-laws.
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4.
ATLANTIC PACKAGING PRODUCTS LIMITED
SOIL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
REQUEST TO EXPAND PROGRAM
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
THAT Council adopt the following resolution and forward it to Mr. David Beach-
Manager-Ministry of Environment and Energy, York Durham District-Central
Region:
"That the Corporation of the Town of Pickering supports the request of Mr. Glen
Pearce, P.Eng. of Envirosearch Limited, on behalf of Atlantic Packaging Products
Limited, and Courtice Auto Wreckers Limited, to expand the 'Soil Enrichment
Program' to farms within the Town of Pickering, as set out in the letter from Mr.
Pearce to the Town dated March 12, 1997."
5.
ROBERT A. MILLER AND FOUNDERS DEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE
FILE NUMBER - F 2200
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That the Administration Building of the Pickering Museum Village be named the
Robert A Miller and Founders Building.
6.
EST ABLISillNG A "PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION"
FILE NUMBER - F 2200
That the establishment of a "Charitable Foundation" to provide ongoing financial
support to the Pickering Museum Village, be supported.
7.
TOWN OF PICKERING PROPOSED EMPLOYEE
WELLNESS PROGRAM
FILE NUMBER - A 4000
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That Town Council receive the Employee Wellness Program Report and authorize
staff to implement the proposed Town of Pickering Employee Wellness Program.
8.
1998 ITF ONTARIO T AEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS
That the Town of Pickering be the host site for the 1998 International T aekwon-
Do Federation (ITF) Ontario Taekwon-Do Championships.
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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
FILE NUMBER - F 2300
That the implementation of the Glendale Area Neighbourhood Watch be endorsed.
10.
WILLING HOST COMMUNITY FOR
A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.31
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That the letter from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services
dated April 23, 1997 searching for a host community to locate a new correctional
facility be received; and
a) That the Town of Pickering is not willing to become a willing host
community for the proposed correctional facility.
11.
PROCUREMENT POLICY RESPECTING
REVIEW OF TENDERS AND CONTRACTS
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
That the Guidelines for sourcing, reviewing and evaluating consulting and
professional services as set out in Clerk's Report CL 14/97 be adopted.
12.
"CHILD FIND'S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH" -
MONTH OF MAY
"NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" - MAY 25,1997
"CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK" - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997
"LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH" - JUNE, 1997
"FRENCHMAN'S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND" - JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
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That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"CHILD FIND'S NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON OF HOPE MONTH' -
MONTH OF MAY
"NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" - MAY 25,1997
"CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR WEEK" - JUNE 2 - 6, 1997
"LUNG ASSOCIATION CLEAN AIR MONTH" - JUNE, 1997
"FRENCHMAN'S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND" - JUNE 7 AND 8,
1997
13.
TOWN WORKS CENTRE
ADDITION AND ALTERATIONS
FILE NUMBER - F 4100
1.
That Council authorize that Totten Sims Hubicki be retained as consulting
architect and engineers for the purpose of providing construction drawings
and field review for the addition and alterations to the Works Centre as
described in this Report; and
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2. That Council authorize the reallocation of approved 1997 Conventional
Transportation capital funds totaling approximately $30,000.00 towards
this aforementioned construction, in order to offset the shortfall in funding
resulting from the final approved MTO subsidy for this project.
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14.
FLOODING OF RED RIVER
IN SOUTHERN MANITOBA
WHEREAS the people of southern Manitoba have been inundated with the threat
of flooding in recent days; and
WHEREAS daily news reports have broadcast disturbing images of the hardship
and destruction to property; and
WHEREAS all Canadians are concerned for the well-being of residents of
southern Manitoba experiencing hardship due to the flooding of the Red River; and
WHEREAS many residents of the Town of Pickering have expressed an interest in
providing aid and comfort to the victims of the flooding in southern Manitoba; and
WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has considerable resources to lend to the aid
and relief effort;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Pickering Council
direct the General Manager through his office to make available the resources of
the Town wherever possible to aid in the relief effort through the use of fire halls,
community centres, and the Pickering Municipal Building as drop-off depots for
food and clothing, etc., and
FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in the G. T.A.