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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, December 20th, 1999 at
7:37 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
D. Kearns
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Planning & Development
- Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
- Committee Coordinator
Mayor Arthurs reflected on the past years events and extended best wishes to the
residents, their families and staff for the Holiday Season. He thanked Council for their
work over the last year.
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ADOPTION OF MIN'lm
Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 1999
Special Council Meeting of December 6, 1999
Special Council Meeting of December 13, 1999
(II)
DELEGA TIONS
1.
Jody Wellings, representing Canadian Tire, addressed Council with respect to the
Zoning Application submitted by Canadian Tire. She thanked Council for their
support and staff for their assistance. She requested that Council direct staff to
report back to Council in January concerning Pickering Parkway realignment.
2.
Colin Amott, representing the Pickering Professional Firefighters Assoc. addressed
Council with respect to the Automatic Aid Program with the Town of Ajax. He
outlined their concerns for the safety of the firefighters and the residents of
Pickering. He question the following: a) would the life insurance program apply to
them if they were responding to a call in Ajax, level of authority, need for a unified
system of communication, what about the inclusion of Scarborough to the west,
etc.
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(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #237/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated December 13th, 1999 be approved.
CARRIED
Councillor Johnson declared an interest in Item #10 of the Executive Committee Report as
he is a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 483.
Councillor Dickerson declared an interest in Item # 10 of the Executive Committee Report
as he is a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606.
Councillor Johnson declared an interest in Item #11 ofthe Executive Committee Report as
he leases property from the Federal Government.
Recorded Vote on Item #7:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #237(a)/99
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Item #7 of the Executive Report concerning Automatic Aid Program be amended by
deleting from #2 'and that the appropriate Town officials be authorized to enter into a
formal agreement with the Town of Ajax to implement the Program.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland and Ryan
No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Pickles and Mayor Arthurs
(IV)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Johnson took leave to introduce by-laws of
the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5589/99
Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 4150/93, which amended Zoning By-law 3036, to
implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham in Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 27/99)
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By-law Number 5590/99
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Management Agreement between The
Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Toronto Region Conservation Authority.
By-law Number 5591/99
Being a by-law to further amend By-law 2632/88 to provide for the erection of stop signs
at certain intersections with the Town of Pickering.
By-law Number 5592/99
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 5593/99
Being a by-law to name those parts of Lot 20, Concession 8, Pickering, designated as Parts
6 and 8, Plan40R-17520 (Acorn Lane).
By-law Number 5594/99
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 20, Concession 8, Pickering, designated as Parts
6 and 8, Plan 40R-17520 (Acorn Lane) as public highway,
By-law Number 5595/99
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 20, Concession 8, Pickering, designated as Part
7, Plan 40R-17520 as public highway, .
By-law Number 5596/99
Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 17 and 18, Plan 40M-1981, Pickering, (Sparrow Circle)
as public highway.
By-law Number 5597/99
Being a by-law to regulate the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
By-law Number 5598/99
Being a by-law to appoint the Transit Operations Supervisor as a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer for the purpose of enforcing By-law Number 2359/87 (Parking)
By-law Number 5600/99
Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of moneys to meet the current and
capital expenditures of The Town of Pickering for the year 2000.
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By-law Number 5601/99
Being a by-law to exempt Block 24, Plan 40M-1366, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 5602/99
Being a by-law to exempt Lot 3, Plan 40M-1943, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 5603/99
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1 to 14, inclusive, Plan 40M-1918, Pickering, from part lot
control.
Recorded Vote on 1st & 2nd Readine of By-laws:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs,
Absent: Councillor Dickerson
Councillor Johnson declared an interest in By-law 5599/99 as he is a member of Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 483.
Councillor Dickerson declared an interest in By-law 5599199 as he is a member of Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 606.
That Councillor Pickles seconded by Councillor Holland took leave to introduce a by-law
ofthe Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5599/99
Being a by-law to provide Royal Canadian Legion Branch 483 an exemption from property
taxation except for school purposes for a period not exceeding ten years effective January
1, 1999,
THIRD READING:
Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that the report of the Committee
of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5589/99, 5590199, 5591/99, 5592/99, 5593/99,
5594/99, 5595/99, 5596/99, 5597/99, 5598/99, 5600/99, 5601/99, 5602/99 and 5603/99
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
Councillor Pickles seconded by Councillor Holland moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 5599/99 be adopted and the said by-law 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
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Brenner wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councillor Brenner commented on an article which appeared in the Markham
Economist concerning the York Region Water Plan and the comments made by the
Manager of York Region and the Mayor of Markham regarding York Region
possibly 'walking away from Pickering'. Councillor Brenner requested a response
from both individuals either confirming or disputing these comments.
Councillor Johnson gave notice of a motion to come forward on January 1 ih
concerning recreational facilities.
Councillor Johnson wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked Council, their
families and staff for their support over the past year.
Councillor Dickerson requested that a light be installed at the cul-de-sac on
Gablehurst Crescent.
Councillor Dickerson thanked the corporate sponsors and Council for their
participation in the Pickering 2000 events. He advised of the events scheduled to
take place on New Year's Eve.
Councillor Dickerson wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Councillor Pickles wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Festive Season and Happy
New Year.
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Councillor Holland wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Councillor Ryan thanked residents and staff for their support and wished everyone
well for the Holiday Season.
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The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a)
Bob Strickert, Ontario Power Generation introduced the representatives of
the Power Workers Union and Pat O'Brien and presented a cheque for
$200,000 to the Mayor towards improvements to the trail in the vicinity of
the Pickering Nuclear Generating Plant. Mr. Murray of the Power
Workers Union expressed the support of the union with the enhancement
ofthe waterfront.
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The Chief Administrative Officer commented on the article in the
newspaper concerning the Christmas lights on Vicki Drive.
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The Chief Administrative Officer advised that representatives of the
Pickering Professional Firefighters Assoc. would be making a presentation
at the Council meeting concerning the Automatic Aid Program.
d)
Councillor Dickerson commented on the Veridian property purchase,
advising that a major corporation within Pickering were looking to lease
this property for an extended period of time. He gave notice that a motion
may be brought forward for reconsideration of purchasing this property.
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The Chief Administrative Officer advised that correspondence had been
received concerning the closure of Twyn Rivers Drive for one month for
filming purposes.
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(VI)
CONFIRMATION BY -LAW
By-law Number 5604/99
Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Johnson moved for leave to introduce a By-law
of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council ofthe Corporation
ofthe Town of Pickering at its Regular Meeting of December 6, 1999, Special Meeting of
December 13, 1999, Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 1999 and Special Council
Meeting of December 20, 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
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor
Arthurs
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TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on December 13th,
1999, presents its eighteenth report to Council and recommends:
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PLANNING RECOMMENDATION REPORT #22-99
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 27/99
SENA HOMES INc.
LOT 9, PLAN 40M-1920
(345 GRANBY COURT)
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1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 27/99 to permit a two-
unit dwelling on Lot 9, Plan 40M-1920 (345 Granby Court) be
APPROVED; and
2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 27/99, as set out in Appendix I to
Recommendation Report Number 22-99, be forwarded to Council for
enactment.
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PLANNING RECOMMENDATION REPORT #20-99
M.WHARTON
PART OF LOT 64, PLAN 350
(WEST SIDE OF OAKWOOD DR. & NORTH OF MOUNTAIN ASH DR.
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 12/99, submitted by Mr. E.
Wilson of Wintser Investments Limited, on behalf of the owner, M. Wharton
for lands known as Part of Lot 64, Plan 350, Town of Pickering, to change the
zoning on the rear portion of the subject lands to allow an outdoor recreation
area to be established and used in conjunction with the abutting Montessori
School lands to the north, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined
in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 20-99.
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PLANNING RECOMMENDATION REPORT #21-99
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/99
STEELE V ALLEY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (CANADIAN TIRE)
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
(40R-1O331, PARTS 1 TO 6)
(SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF BROCK RD. & PICKERING PARKWAY
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1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/99, submitted by
Korsiak and Company Limited on behalf of Steele Valley Developments
Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Town of Pickering,
to amend the zoning on the subject property to permit the establishment of
a gas bar and automobile-related accessory uses, including an automatic
car wash facility and propane fuel dispensing tank, be APPROVED,
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation
Report No. 21-99 as amended in Appendix I, Section 1.0 (e), Subsection
(ix) to exempt the car wash from the minimum two-storey height
requirement and to add into Section 1.0 (f) 'not come into force until
Council has been satisfied with finalization of the design of the
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2. That staff be directed to establish one set of performance standards for the
proposed gas bar development and the existing Canadian Tire Store,
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation
Report No. 21-99.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT #18/99
YORK REGION LONG TERM WATER SUPPL Y PROJECT
-TOWN OF PICKERING - COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP
1. That Report to Council CAO 18-99 concerning the York Region Long
Term Water Supply Project be received by Council.
2. That a copy of Report to Council CAO 18-99 be forwarded to York
Region, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, and those in attendance
at the community meeting of November 25, 1999, that signed the
attendance sheet.
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING REPORT #03/99
CONSTRUCTION PRIORITIES FOR REGIONAL ROADS WITHIN
THE TOWN OF PICKERING
That report MPE 03199 recommending Regional Road construction priorities
within the Town of Pickering be received, adopted and forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham requesting that its recommendations be
considered in the 2000 Budget process.
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING REPORT #05/99
GUARDED SCHOOL CROSSINGS
PILOT STUDY OF "FLUORESCENT" WARNING SIGNS
1. That the Region of Durham be requested to install, as a pilot study
initiative, the new 3M Fluorescent yellowlgreen sheeting as the standard
school crossing warning signs at Station #20 on Durham Regional Road
#5 fronting Claremont Public School; and
2. That the Region of Durham be requested to investigate the effectiveness of
these new signs and provide the Town with any updates respecting the
review and approval process ofthe new colour sheeting by the Province.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT #15/99
AUTOMATIC AID PROGRAM
- FIRE SERVICES - TOWN OF PICKERING & TOWN OF AJAX
1. That Report to Council CAO 15-99 be received, concerning the
formalization of an Automatic Aid Program with the Town of Ajax.
2. That Council support the Automatic Aid Program, as set out in Report to
Council CAO 15-99, and that the appropriate Town officials be authorized
to enter into a formal agreement with the Town of Ajax to implement the
Program.
3. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Town of Ajax and the
Pickering Professional Firefighters Association.
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CLERKS REPORT #49/99
RECOGNITION OF THE HIGHVIEW VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD
WATCH AND THE OLD FOREST ROAD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
That the letters from the Durham Regional Police Service dated November 10,
1999 and November 18, 1999 advising of the establishment of the Highview
Village Neighbourhood Watch and the Old Forest Road Neighbourhood
Watch be received; and
That these Neighbourhood Watch organizations be authorized to erect
Neighbourhood Watch Signs in their service area as a crime deterrent.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT #19/99
GREATER TORONTO SERVICES BOARD
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROTOCOL
1. That Report to Council CAO 19-99 concerning a dispute resolution
protocol for the Greater Toronto Services Board be received.
2. That Report to Council CAO 19-99 be forwarded to the GTSB as the
Town's comments on the proposed dispute resolution protocol.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT #02/99
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 483
- 4937 BROCK ROAD NORTH, CLAREMONT
REQUEST FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAXES
That Report CS 02/99 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received; and
1. That the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 483 (Claremont) be granted an
exemption from property taxes for a period not exceeding ten years
effective January 1, 1999; and
2. That the Regional Municipality of Durham be notified of the change in tax
status for Legion Branch 483 resulting from Recommendation No.1; and
3. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer write the Minister of
Finance, to inform the Minister of the tax exempt status of Legion 483 and
of the granting of charity property tax rebate for Legion 606 in an attempt
to obtain Provincial funding for the education portion of their property
taxes; and
4. That the necessary By-law as contained in Schedule A be read three times
and passed; and
5. That the appropriate staff of the Town of Pickering be given authority to
give effect thereto.
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CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT #09/99
LOSS OF FEDERAL PAYMENTS-IN-LIEU REVENUES
That Report CS 09199 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received by Council for information; and
1. That the amount of $142,577 be transferred from the Reserve for
Contingencies to 1999 General Revenues to offset the loss of 1998 Federal
PIL revenue.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT #08/99
SECTION 442 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT - ADillSTMENT OF TAXES
That Report CS 08/99 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received and that the write-off of taxes due to change in the assessment as
provided under Section 442 of the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, as amended
be approved.
CORPORATESERVICESREPORT#04~9
2000 TEMPORARY BORROWING BY-LAW
It is recommended that Report CS 04/99 of the Director, Corporate Services &
Treasurer be received; and
1. That the temporary borrowing limit to meet 2000 current and capital
expenditures pending receipt of taxes and other revenues be established at
$18,000,000 for the period January 1, 2000 to September 30, 2000
inclusive, and $6,600,000 thereafter until December 31, 2000; and
2. That the temporary borrowing limit for capital purposes for 2000 be
established at $7,000,000; and
3. That the attached By-law be read three times and passed; and
4. That the appropriate Town of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions to give thereto.
CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT #10/99
REPLACEMENT OF PHOTOCOPIERS
That Report CS 10/99 of the Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer be
received; and
1. That the appropriate staff of the Town of Pickering be authorized to
acquire replacement photocopiers on the terms and conditions as set out in
this report; and
2. That the Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer be authorized to
execute any agreements necessary in this regard; and
3. That the Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer be authorized to alter
terms, conditions and/or supplier(s) if necessary in order to meet and
maintain the provision of photocopy services in the Town.
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PROCLAMATION -
HEART AND STROKE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2000
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"HEART AND STROKE MONTH - FEBRUARY, 2000