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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 6, 1999 , ~ 8 8 . 'ÍÌ ~ ~ COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, December 6th, 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 G. Paterson T. Melymuk B. Taylor C.Rose D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Town Clerk - Manager, Policy Division - Committee Coordinator (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Council Meeting of November 15, 1999 Special Council Meeting of November 15, 1999 (II) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #222/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 22, 1999 be approved with the following amendment: Item #3 was deferred pending the meeting scheduled with the Durham Catholic District School Board. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: . ' - - . Resolution #222(a)/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Item #3 of the Executive Report concerning Durham Catholic District School Board, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, be deferred pending the meeting scheduled with the Durham Catholic District School Board. CARRIED Resolution #223/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Holland That Town Council receive Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99; and revise Recommendation 2 of Item #2 of the Report of the Executive Committee by adding the phrase, "and as further revised as set out in Appendix AI to Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99", ahead of the phrase, "as the basis for undertaking this study", so that it reads as follows: "That Town Council endorse the "Terms of Reference for a Detailed Review of the Liverpool Road South Area" attached as Appendix I to Planning Report No. 20-99, and as further revised as set out in Appendix AI to Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99, as the basis for undertaking this study." That Appendix AI to Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99 be further amended under Section 7.0 Consultation by deleting 'Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee'. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #223(a)/99 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Appendix AI to Addendum to Planning Report No. 20-99 be further amended under Section 7.0 Consultation be deleting 'Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee'. CARRIED Resolution #224/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report to Council CAO 14-99, providing comments on the Draft Scope of Assessment prepared by the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) for the Environmental Assessment at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, be received. 2. That the Atomic Energy Control Board be requested to change the status of the assessment from screening level to comprehensive and extend the timeframe of the assessment to allow incorporation of critical baseline environmental information. 3. That Attachment #2 to Report to Council CAO 14-99, entitled "Peer Review Team Comments on the Draft Scope of Assessment", be endorsed as the Town's comments on the AECB's Draft Scope of Assessment, and that a copy of Report to Council CAO 14-99, including Attachment #2, be forwarded to the AECB for consideration in preparing the final Scope of Assessment, and to the Ontario Power Generation for information. 8 4. That Attachments #3 and #4 to Report to Council CAO 14-99, being the Peer Review Team comments on two documents prepared by the Ontario Power Generation as part of the environmental assessment process, be received and forwarded to the Atomic Energy Control Board and the Ontario Power Generation for information. 5. That the Council ofthe Town of Pickering recommend that the Atomic Energy Control Board include Pickering in the Cancer Surveillance program as proposed by the Atomic Energy Control Board and Health Canada. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #224(a)/99 8 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the above resolution be amended by inserting a new #2 to read: That the Atomic Energy Control Board be requested to change the status of the assessment from screening level to comprehensive and extend the timeframe of the assessment to allow incorporation of critical baseline environmental information. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #224(b)/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the above resolution be amended by adding #5 to read: e That the Council of the Town of Pickering recommend that the Atomic Energy Control Board include Pickering in the Cancer Surveillance program as proposed by the Atomic Energy Control Board and Health Canada. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs . , . e . Resolution #225/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the Report of Mayor Arthurs and Councillors Holland and Ryan regarding the mandate and composition of the Watemont Coordinating Committee be received; and That the mandate and composition of the Watemont Coordinating Committee as set out in this Report be adopted; and That the following persons be appointed to the Watemont Coordinating Committee as community representatives for a term to expire on November 30, 2000: Andrea Graham John Sabean Craig Bamford David Stone Jim Dyke Tom Mohr Dave Steele Grant Morris CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillor Dickerson Resolution #226/99 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Report CS 01199 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the execution of documents respecting the Veridian Corporation be received; and 1. That the attached correspondence from the President and CEO ofVeridian be received by Council for its consideration in respect of this matter; and 2. That the attached Transfer By-law be read three times and passed; and 3. That the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Merger Purchase Price and Amending Agreement in a form as attached to this Report, as may be amended, to reflect and effect the intention of the Council and Veridian Corporation in its approval of the Merger Agreement at its meeting of June 29, 1999; and 4. That the attached Promissory Note be approved as to form; and 5. That the appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. CARRIED Resolution #227/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Billy G. Amusements Inc. to conduct a carnival at the Town of Pickering parking lot for Pickering Winterfest '99 beginning Friday, December 10, 1999 until Sunday, December 12, 1999, be approved. CARRIED 8 e 8 Resolution #228/99 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS Share the Warmth is a registered, non-profit charitable agency dedicated to converting 100% of all public donations to energy for low income families and front-line relief agencies; and WHEREAS Share the Warmth does not give money but rather purchases energy on behalf of qualified applicants in order to provide warmth to those in need through the cold winter months; and WHEREAS in partnership with major hydro and gas utilities, Share the Warmth provides emergency, energy-blind, needs-based relief to families vulnerable to becoming homeless and agencies directly involved in servicing homeless people; and WHEREAS Share the Warmth is expanding its service area to encompass the franchise area of En bridge Consumers Gas which includes the Town of Pickering; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby expresses its support of the Share the Warmth organization in its efforts to ensure that all eligible Ontarians have access to necessary energy assistance. CARRIED all) BY -LAWS That Councillor Holland seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5583/99 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1822 Whites Road, Amberlea Plaza) By-law Number 5584/99 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 7 and 11, Plan 40M-1956, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 5585/99 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 26, Plan 40M-1827 (Sparrow Circle) as a public highway. By-law Number 5586/99 Being a by-law to transfer the employees assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of the Pickering Hydro-Electric Commission and of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering in respect of the generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity to a corporation and its subsidiary corporations which have been incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) pursuant to Section 142 of the Electricity Act, 1998 (Ontario). 8 ~ 8 THIRD READING: Councillor Holland seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5583/99, 5584/99, 5585/99 and 5586/99 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. CARRIED (VI) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Holland advised of a situation concerning two homeless youths and the lack of housing and assistance within the Region of Durham 2. Councillor Brenner also remarked on the lack of housing and assistance within the Region of Durham as well as child poverty. 3. Councillor Brenner advised that a Durham Regional Health Report has identified over 1,000 critical health hazards within Pickering parks. He requested the Chief Administrative Officer prepare a work plan identifying the parks involved, the critical health hazards and the work to be undertaken to rectify these hazards. 4. Councillor Dickerson advised that Councillor Holland and himself have reviewed the parks and equipment within Ward 2 for replacement, removal or upgrading of equipment. 5. Councillor Dickerson commented on legalized basement apartments, the homeless situation and the assistance available. 6. Councillor Dickerson advised that a letter had been received from the TRCA concerning the Wildlife Habitat Council Award, Ontario Power Generation and Patricia Lowe's work with Frenchman's Bay Regeneration. 7. Councillor Dickerson advised that at a Rouge Park Alliance stated their position on the Oak Ridges Moraine at a meeting held today easements and the process followed by the ORC relating to assessment. 8. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed and explained correspondence from Ontario Power Generation and the Durham Catholic District School Board and correspondence concerning Joint Fire Dispatch. b) Councillor Holland distributed information on the Winterfest Events and the Kick-off to take place on December 10th. c) Mayor Arthurs requested that thanks be extended to all staff who were involved in making the Christmas Dinner and Dance a thoroughly enjoyable event. Œ.ID CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 5587/99 e Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner 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 December 6, 1999 and its Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 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 (IV) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. DATED fJfO~x/)- ¿(. J '7 t '1 ( MAYOR - ~/:~. C- TINGC- RK ,,-- -~ - TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 22nd, 1999, presents its seventeenth report to Council and recommends: 1. PLANNING REPORT #19-99 PLANNING APPLICATION PROCESS EXEMPTION OF LOCAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FROM REGIONAL APPROVAL 8 l. That Town Council receive, for information, Planning Report No. 19-99, advising that the Region of Durham is pursuing an Order from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to authorize Durham to exempt certain local official plan amendment applications from Regional approval, thereby streamlining the development approvals process; and 2. That Town Council advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Region of Durham that it supports the exemption of local official plan amendments from Regional approval and requests the Minister to issue the Exemption Order at the earliest possible opportunity; and 3. That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. 19-99 and Council's resolution on the matter to the Region of Durham and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2. PLANNING REPORT #20-99 TERMS OF REFERENCE DETAILED REVIEW FOR THE LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA 8 1. That Town Council authorize staff to commence the Detailed Review of the Liverpool Road South Area, which Area includes lands on either side of Liverpool Road, generally from Commerce Street south to Lake Ontario; and 2. That Town Council endorse the "Terms of Reference for a Detailed Review of the Liverpool Road South Area" attached as Appendix I to Planning Report No. 20-99, as the basis for undertaking this study; and 3. That Town Council authorize an expenditure of $40,000 to undertake this study to be approved and charged to the Planning and Development Department, Consultative and Professional - Account No. 2610-2392 as pre budget approval to the Planning and Development Department's 2000 budget. 3. MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND ENGINEERING REPORT - MPE 02/99 - OPE 02/99 RAILWAY CROSSING GATES ST. LAWRENCE & HUDSON "BELLEVILLE" SUBDIVISION RAIL WAY LINE e 1. That Town Council pre-approve year 2000 Operations and Emergency Services Capital Budget funding in the amount of $50,000 to provide for the Town's share (12.5%) of the total costs to install railway crossing gates at the Dixie Road and Fairport Road level crossings of the St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway Line; and .. . 8 8 - - 2 - 2. That Town Council request that the Region of Durham endorse the Town's investigation of an arrangement to prohibit locomotive whistling at the Whites Road (Regional Road 38) level crossing of the St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway Line; and 3. That Town Council request that the Region of Durham formally investigate with Transport Canada the installation of railway crossing gates at the Altona Road (Regional Road 27) level crossing of the St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway Line. 4. FINANCIAL REPORT #17/99 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUND STATEMENT FOR THE TOWN OF PICKERING SERVICES FOR 1997 AND 1998 That Report FIN 17/99 and the Statement of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Fund (G/L 4227) be received by Council. 5. FINANCIAL REPORT #30/99 ADmSTMENTS TO TAXES UNDER SECTION 442 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT That Report FIN 30199 be received and that the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to write-off taxes due to fire, demolition, clerical error, exemption and assessment change as provided under Section 442 of the Municipal Act. 6. FINANCIAL REPORT #33/99 2000 INTERIM SPENDING AUTHORITY That Report FIN 33-99 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; and That the 2000 Interim Operating Expenditures be approved at 50% of the prior years' budget, including exceptions as contained in Attachment 1, pending approval ofthe formal 2000 Current Budgets by Council; and That the appropriate Town of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. 7. CLERKS REPORT #47/99 YEAR 2000 ANIMAL CONTROL BUDGET That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves the Year 2000 Animal Control budget estimates as recommended by the Pickering, Ajax and Whitby Joint Animal Control Committee at its meeting of November 10, 1999. " . ' .. . 8 4Þ - - 3 - 8. CLERKS REPORT #46/99 APPOINTMENT TO GLEN MAJOR MANAGEMENT PLAN- ADVISORY COMMITTEE That the letter from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated October 22, 1999 regarding the Glen Major Management Plan - Advisory Committee be received; and That Councillor Pickles be appointed to sit on the Glen Major Management Plan - Advisory Committee.