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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 15, 1999 8 8 8 " ..'" OF þ~ fM) .. COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, November 15th, 1999 at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T.Quinn E. Buntsma T. Melymuk B. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Operations and Emergency Services - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Town Clerk - Committee Coordinator (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Resolution #212/99 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner To divide the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1999 and the Special Council Meeting of November 8, 1999. CARRIED Resolution #212(a)/99 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1999 CARRIED Mayor Arthurs declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes as a member ofhis family may be offered employment by one of the bidding companies. The Chief Administrative Officer declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes. . 8 8 Resolution #212(!!}L22 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner Special Council Meeting of November 8, 1999 CARRIED Recorded Vote on November 8,1999 Minutes Yes: Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson and Pickles No: Councillors Brenner and Ryan Conflict: Mayor Arthurs (II) DELEGATIONS 1. A representative of the Optimist Club presented a cheque in the amount of $100,000 to Council in support of the Millennium Trail WaterfÌ"ont Project. Resolution #213/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Scott Staples be heard as a delegation. CARRIED 2. Scott Staples, representing the Rotary Club, advised of their financial support of the Millennium WaterfÌ"ont Trail and also their interest in a Rotary Park. 3. Martin Croteau, Fundraising Chair, for the West Rouge Canoe Club, addressed Council with respect to their fundraising proposal to construct a boardwalk and advised that he was present to answer questions. 4. Paul Chronis, representing the owner of the Liverpool South Plaza, addressed Council to answer any questions respecting the Zoning By-law to add new uses to this plaza. Resolution #214/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Bruce Flattery be heard as a delegation, to speak on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Realty Corporation and that Mr. Steven Fredericks of VOCAL be heard as a delegation concerning the designation of Federal Lands as an Airport Site. CARRIED 5. Bruce Flattery, representing the Duffin-Rouge Agricultural Community Association addressed Council to answer questions concerning their position on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Realty Corporation. - 8 e 6. Steven Fredericks addressed Council concerning Regional Councils request to Transport Canada to designate the Federal Lands as an Airport Site. He requested Councils continued opposition to this designation stating this is premature as an airport is unnecessary. He further stated that previous questions concerning where, why, what and who have still not be answered. He requested that Council request Regional Council to table their motion. (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #215/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 8, 1999 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #216/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Council receive the report of the Director, Operations and Emergency Services regarding the fund raising efforts of the Millennium Trail and Square Project; and That Council approve the release of funds for project design drawings and tendering per Resolution #96/99, Item 6; and That the appropriate officials ofthe Town be authorized to give effect thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote On Main Motion Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs. Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #216(a)/99 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the second paragraph be amended to read "That Council approve the release of funds for project design drawings and forward the drawings to the Coordinating Committee for review and to determine priorities. LOST Recorded Vote Yes: Councillors Brenner, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson and Pickles Resolution #217/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Pickles To lift from the table the motion concerning the West Rouge Canoe Club's proposal for the Waterfront Trail. 8 CARRIED Resolution #218/99 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has adopted the Millennium Trail WatemontProject as presented by the Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee and is seeking partnerships to complete the project; and WHEREAS the West Rouge Canoe Club has expressed an interest in working with the Corporation of the Town of Pickering on the Millennium Trail Waterfront project; and WHEREAS David Oikawa, who had led the waterfront proposal for the West Rouge Canoe Club and who was deeply respected and involved in the community, passed away and the West Rouge Canoe Club wishes to continue the project in his memory; and 8 WHEREAS at its meeting of October 4, 1999, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering tabled consideration of the proposal until issues pertaining to seed funding and the location of the West Rouge Canoe Club's proposal could be addressed; NOW THEREFORE the proposal from the West Rouge Canoe Club to raise money for the Millennium Trail project be received and that the Club be extended gratitude for their work and interest in the Millennium Trail along Pickering's waterfront; and THAT the Corporation of the Town of Pickering give approval for the West Rouge Canoe Club to proceed with the project as outlined in their report and in this motion with the funds raised to be appropriated as outlined below; 1. That the first $100,000.00 raised go directly to the Town of Pickering to offset the construction of the Millennium Trail boardwalk (area defined in the attached report). 2. That the next $20,000.00 ($100,000 - $120,000) raised be utilized by the West Rouge Canoe Club for further marketing, advertising and sales of the project and to offset costs incurred to that point. 3. That the next $200,000.00 ($120,000 - $320,000) raised go directly to the Town of Pickering to offset construction of the Millennium Trail boardwalk (area defined in the attached report). 8 4. That the next $20,000 ($320,000 - $340,000) be allocated to the West Rouge Canoe Club for further marketing, advertising and sales of the project. 5. That any funds raised after $340,000 (when marketing, sales, advertising and construction costs have been fully paid) be divided evenly between the Town of Pickering and the West Rouge Canoe Club. THAT the project be undertaken in the area specified in the West Rouge Canoe Club's original submitted plans for the project, adjacent to the Millennium Square, unless the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering decides to replace the planned paved boardwalk east of West Shore Boulevard with a wooden boardwalk, in which case the project would occur in the area east of West Shore Boulevard; and 8 THAT the determination of the type of boardwalk for the area east of West Shore Boulevard be made prior to December 31, 1999 to give both staff and the West Rouge Canoe Club time to undertake the necessary planning and design work needed implement the plan in accordance to the timelines prescribed for the Millennium Trail Waterfront Project. REFERRED TO THE WATERFRONT COORDINATING COMMITTEE (V) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5576/99 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 2325/86, to implement the Official Plan ofthe Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 2, Plan 40M-1482, in the Town of Pickering. (A 16/99) e By-law Number 5577/99 Being a by-law to levy commercial, industrial and multi-residential taxes for the year 1999. By-law Number 5578/99 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - DCC #1, DCC #31, DCC #51, DCC #52, DCC #58, DCC #93/106, DCC #107, DCC #136, DCC #139, DCC #145, DCC #152, OCC #2, OCC #11 & 1822 White's Road, Amberlea Plaza). By-law Number 5579/99 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 38, 40, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 89, 90 and 99, Plan 40M- 1969, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 5580/99 . Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Block S, Plan M-15, in the Town of Pickering. (A 32/97) THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5576/99, 5577/99, 5578/99, 5579/99 and 5580/99 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 of the Corporation be affixed thereto. 8 (VI) 2. 8 8 CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner commented on a Report ftom the Regional Health & Social Services Committee. He recommended that correspondence received from Dr. Kyle dated October 14th be included in the Scope of the Environmental Assessment Process along with the Peer Review and the recommendation that Pickering be included in the Cancer Surveillance Project. Councillor Brenner commented on the remarks made by Don Cane regarding the Region of York Scope for Environmental Assessment, the upgrading of Whites Road and the possible extension of Lawrence Avenue. 3. Councillor Brenner recommended staff review the criteria recommended by the Region for an Alcohol Policy. 4. Councillor Brenner advised that a questionnaire had been forwarded from the Coalition of Conservation Groups regarding development through Conservation Areas. He requested that this questionnaire be forwarded to Council for review prior to staff's response. 5. Councillor Brenner gave notice of a motion concerning follow up on agricultural easements and the process followed by the ORC relating to assessment. 6. Councillor Ryan advised that he had received a number of calls concerning the delay regarding the agenda appearing on the WebSite. 7. Councillor Pickles requested that the Ministry of Transportation and Janet Ecker, M.P.P. be contacted requesting a response from previous correspondence with regards to Hwy. 407. 8. Councillor Dickerson advised that Transport Canada has approved funds for the Dixie Road crossing and possible funding for Fairport Road. 9. Councillor Johnson commented on the ORC and agricultural easements and advised that this matter would be addressed. 10. Councillor Johnson advised that three tenants have been requested to vacate their properties by November 18th. He requested that the Chair of LACAC be contacted concerning possible heritage significance of these properties. 11. Councillor Johnson congratulated staff for their work with the Claremont Baptist Church opening of their new washroom facilities for the disabled. 12. Councillor Johnson congratulated the Chief Administrative Officer and his family on their son Sean's Canadian All Star Award. 13. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed and explained correspondence relating to the Town of Pickering becoming a City as of January 1, 2000; Terms of Reference for consulting services to examine the public alerting issue; ORC - Agricultural Easements, Farm Land Values; Millennium Trail and Square Project. 8 (VII) CONFIRMATION BY -LAW Mayor Arthurs declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes as a member of his family may be offered employment by one of the bidding companies. The Chief Administrative Officer declared an interest in the November 8th, 1999 Minutes. By-law Number 5581/99 Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pickles 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 Special Meeting of November 8, 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 Recorded Vote 8 Yes: Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson and Pickles No: Councillors Brenner and Ryan Conflict: Mayor Arthurs By-law Number 5582/99 Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pickles 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 15, 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 (VIII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10: 1 0 p.m DATED ~ MAYOR e Á CLERK ~. TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 8th, 1999, presents its sixteenth report to Council and recommends: 1. 8 2. 8 . PLANNING RECOMMENDATION REPORT 18-99 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16/99 R. & A. VOSS PART OF LOT 2, PLAN 40M-1482 (EAST SIDE OF WILLIAM ST. & WEST SIDE OF BROCK RD. CLAREMONT 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/99, submitted by S. Knapp on behalf of the owners, R. & A. Voss, for lands known as Part of Lot 2, Plan 40M-1482, Town of Pickering, to change the zoning on the lands from "R6" to "R5" - Village Residential Zone, be APPROVED; and 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/99, as set out in draft in Appendix I to Recommendation Report Number 18-99, be forwarded to Town Council for enactment. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT CAO 13-99 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERST ANDING-AGRICULTURAL ASSEMBL Y TOWN OF PICKERING, REGION OF DURHAM AND ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION 1. That Report to Council CAO 13-99 concerning the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Pickering, the Region of Durham and the Ontario Realty Corporation be received. 2. That the Revised Conceptual Lot Plan dated November 1, 1999, attached as Attachment No.1 to Report to Council CAO 13-99, be endorsed by Town Council as the basis for conveying lots within the Agricultural Assembly, and that the Region of Durham and the Ontario Realty Corporation be requested to also endorse this Revised Plan. 3. That all parties agree to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town, the Region of Durham, and the Ontario Realty Corporation, executed on April 30 and May 3, 1999, by replacing the original Conceptual Lot Plan included as Schedule A to that Memorandum, with the Revised Conceptual Lot Plan dated November 1, 1999. 4. That Lynda Taylor, Manager-Current Operations, be appointed as the Town's representative on the Technical Staff Committee, to undertake the process of lot creation through Crown Right, as established by the Memorandum of Understanding. 5. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Ontario Realty Corporation. . e 8 e -2- 3. PLANNING REPORT NUMBER 17-99 PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE - NOTION ROAD LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY JOINT STUDY BY THE TOWNS OF PICKERING AND AJAX 1. That Town Council authorize staff to commence the Urban Study of the Notion Road Industrial Area (identified in section 3.17 of the Pickering Official Plan), in collaboration with staff of the Town of Ajax as they undertake a similar review required for adjacent lands in Ajax; 2. That Town Council endorse the "Terms of Reference for the Notion Road Land Use and Urban Design Study" attached as Appendix I to Planning Report No. 17-99, as the basis for undertaking this joint Pickering/Ajax study; and 3. That Town Council authorize an expenditure of up to $5,000 as the Town's share towards 50% of the consulting fees and other expenses that may be incurred through the undertaking of this work, with the remaining 50% to be the responsibility of the Town of Ajax. 4. CULTURE AND RECREATION REPORT CR 05-99 MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 31. 1999 - JANUARY 1. 2000 That Report to Council CR 05-99 regarding Millennium Celebration Events be received and that: 1. The Culture and Recreation Division be authorized to proceed with the planning and operation of the two Youth/Teen Events (Beach Bash and Dance for ages 12-15 and Teen Dance, for ages 16-18) scheduled for December 31, 1999. 2. The additional expenditures be funded from the Millennium Account (4246) for $10,000 and the residual balance of$28,OOO be charged to the Contingency Account (2900). 3. A special one time only predetermined sum of money be established by the Chief Administrative Officer for staff working the Millennium Celebration Events scheduled for December 31, 1999 - January 1, 2000. This payment shall have no relationship or bearing to the provision ofthe C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement. 4. The appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 5. FINANCE REPORT FIN 27-99 1999 PROPERTY TAX BILLING FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTI-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ŒILL 79) That Finance Report FIN 27/99 regarding 1999 Property Tax Billing for Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Residential Properties (Bill 79) be received; and that 1. The Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to issue the 1999 Tax Bills for commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties with a due date of December 15, 1999. , " e 8 - - 3 - 2. The Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering the due date, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed. 3. The necessary by-law attached to this report be read three times and enacted. 4. The appropriate staff ofthe Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 6. CLERKS REPORT #38/99 APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL - AJAX LIONS CLUB That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Leslie A. Pearce, Ajax Lions Club and Conklins Carnival to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 to Sunday, April 30, 2000, be approved.