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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, June 1, 1998 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
G.A. Paterson
B. Taylor
P. Wyger
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- General Manager
- Director of Finance
- Town Clerk
- Town Solicitor
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 19, 1998
DELEGA TIONS
Steve Upton, representing Tridel, stated that he worked with staff on the issue of
the payment of development charges and cash-in-lieu of parkland with respect to
their "Millennium" apartment project on Kingston Road. He concurs with the
recommendation that Option 2 set out in Town Solicitor's Report L 63/98 be
accepted.
Terry White, representing the Brock East Community Association, distributed a
letter to all Members of Council that sets out various conditions for opposing the J
& F Waste Systems appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board respecting their
property on Notion Road in the Town of Ajax.
David Steele, representing PACT, stated that the J & Waste Systems proposal is
for a waste transfer facility which does not lend itself to a residential
neighbourhood. He noted that PACT does not support the importation or
exportation of waste and that Durham must handle its own residential and ICI
waste. He asked that the Town or Region not go in partnership with Toronto
which is looking to export their garbage to Kirkland Lake. He stated that between
the Towns of Ajax and Pickering, the J & F Waste Systems proposal could be
handled more positively.
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Tim Trebilcock, representing the Brock East Community Association, stated that
the residents are already feeling the impact of the J & F Waste Systems proposal in
that houses in the area are either not selling or are selling at below market value.
He report that J & F Waste Systems undertook an air quality study in 1996 for
their proposal which states that there will be unpleasant odours which will lead to a
devaluation of the residential properties.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #101/98 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 25, 1998 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #102/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Holland
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has been unable to produce and deliver in a timely fashion
the assessment roll upon which municipal taxes are calculated; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, within the current taxation year, continues to change
property taxation policy such as the 2.5 percent limit on tax increases resulting from historically
outdated assessments; and
WHEREAS taxation practices of municipalities will also take more time to establish because of
the changes to the assessment system in general and specifically the potential to vary rates for
various property classes; and
WHEREAS software programming companies are experIencIng increasing difficulties in
implementing the changes into tax billing programs; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has extended the assessment appeal period in recognition of
the aforementioned circumstances; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario withheld 10caVarea municipal authority to collect taxes
sufficient to meet municipal legislated requirements:
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to fund the School Board installment required by June 30th, and
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to fund the regional levy whenever it is requested and to fund the County levy on statutory
dates; and
WHEREAS owing entirely to these Provincially created circumstances and without authority to
raise taxes sufficient to meet their legislated obligations, municipalities will be financially penalized
in the form of increased borrowing costs and lost interest income amounting to an estimated cost
of $150,000, representing an approximate 1 per cent increase in taxes, over five months in the
Town of Pickering;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the Province of Ontario accept responsibility for its
management of municipal taxation policy and the attendant lateness of the assessment roll by
providing appropriate remedy to municipalities in the form of:
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enabling municipalities to issue a second interim tax bill not to exceed 100% of the previous
year's taxation for all purposes; and
delaying the transfer date of the second school board installment from June 30th until no
sooner than August 31st; and
financial compensation for borrowing costs incurred or investment income forgone by
municipalities arising from the 1998 upper tier or school board levy and legislated fund
transfer requirements; and
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THAT the MPPs within the Region of Durham be notified of the above resolution; and
THAT the Municipal Finance Officer's Association (M.F.O.A), the Association of Municipal
Clerks and Treasurers (AM.c.TO.), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AM.O.),
be provided a copy of the above resolution
CARRIED
Resolution #103/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"1998 FRENCHMAN'S BAY FESTIVAL WEEKEND"
JUNE 13TH AND 14TH, 1998
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CARRIED
Resolution #104/98
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS 1. & F. Waste Systems Inc. has submitted Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z
20/97 to the Corporation of the Town of Ajax to permit the operation of a multi-material
recovery/transfer facility at 57 Notion Road; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering passed Resolution #34/98,
Item 1, opposing Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z 20/97, the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Ajax denied Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z 20/97, and
1.& F. Waste Systems Inc. has appealed the decision of Ajax Council to the Ontario Municipal
Board; and
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WHEREAS Pickering has since at least June 1995 identified the desirability of including the lands
adjacent to Notion road as a special study area and appropriately the Pickering Official Plan
adopted in March 1997 identifies an Urban Study Area on the lands adjacent to Notion Road in
Pickering and Policy 3.17 of the Pickering Official Plan indicates that Council shall consider
eliminating the Urban Study Area designation and establishing appropriate land use designations
and policies following completion of a land use and design study; and
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Ajax is currently undergoing a review of its Official
Plan; and
WHEREAS current zoning of lands adjacent to Notion Road in Pickering allows light industrial
uses, and current zoning in Ajax between Notion Road and Duffins Creek allows heavy industrial
uses;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests
that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax give consideration to a joint land use and
design study of the lands in the vicinity of Notion Road, south of Kingston Road; and
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THAT, should a land use and design study of the lands in the vicinity of Notion Road be initiated,
the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Council of the Corporation of
the Town of Ajax direct their staff to prepare appropriate interim control zoning by-laws for their
consideration in order to restrict the possible establishment of new uses which may conflict with
the results of the land use and design study; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to:
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The Town Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax
B. Henderson, 1. & F. Waste Systems Inc., 610 Finley Avenue, Ajax, LIS 2E3
The Ontario Municipal Board
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Dickerson took leave to introduce by-laws of
the Town of Pickering:
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By-law Number 5315/98
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 5316/98
Being a by-law to amend By-law 5163/97 to authorize the temporary borrowing of moneys to
meet the current expenditures of The Town of Pickering for the year 1998.
By-law Number 5317/98
Being a by-law to amend By-law 5183/97 establishing Instalment Due Dates for the 1998 Interim
and Final Levy.
By-law Number 5318/98
Being a by-law to authorize the Director of Public Works to temporarily close roads within the
Town of Pickering for construction or recreational purposes.
By-law Number 5319/98
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Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1,2,3,4 and 5, Plan 40M-1913, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 5320/98
Being a by-law to amend By-law 5179/97 appointing persons to various agencies, boards and
committees.
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By-law Number 5321198
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation
- DCC #60, 1915 Denmar Road, DCC #42, 1310 Fieldlight Boulevard, DCC #129, 905 Bayly
Street. )
By-law Number 5322/98
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Town of Pickering and
Discovery Place Limited regarding the payment of development charges and cash in-lieu of
parkland dedication for the Millennium at Discovery Place on part of Lot 11, Plan 40R-1O070,
Pickering.
CARRIED
Council considered the following resolution in conjunction with By-law 5322/98:
Resolution #105/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That staff be directed to collect the amount of parkland dedication in accordance with Option 2 as
set out in Town Solicitor's Report L 63/98.
CARRIED
THIRD READING:
Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved that the report of the Committee of
the Whole on By-law Numbers 5315/98, 5316/98, 5317/98, 5318/98, 5319/98, 5320/98, 5321/98
and 5322/98, 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
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OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Dickerson reported that British Energy, the Hydro Workers Union and
other parties will be submitting a proposal for the operation of the Pickering
Nuclear Generating Station and felt that could should meet with these parties to
determine their intentions for the Station.
2.
Councillor Holland reported that the "Mathew", which is a replica of John Cabot's
ship, will be sailing from Toronto Harbour to Oshawa Harbour on Thursday
morning of June 4th and boaters are invited to sail along with it.
3.
Councillor Johnson asked if the Planning staff will be pursuing the application
submitted by Marianna Gardens since their application for land severance was
refused.
4.
Councillor Johnson asked if staff were still working with the Ministry of the
Environment and the City of Toronto on the final cover and layout of the Brock
West Landfill Site.
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5.
Councillor Johnson introduced a Notice of Motion respecting an Environmental
Assessment for the J & F Waste Systems site.
6.
Councillor Pickles reported that a Working Group was set up to discuss the
Marianna Gardens proposal but not all information has been submitted on this.
7.
The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting:
a)
The General manager reported that he attended a meeting at the Coroner's
Office with Councillor Dickerson and representatives of the Region with
respect to the notification area in the event of an emergency at the
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
b)
Councillor Johnson reported that he received a call from a resident about a
tree that had fallen at the cemetery at the southwest corner of Brock Road
and Kingston Road.
c)
Councillor Brenner asked that another meeting be set up between the
Councils of the Towns of Ajax and Pickering to discuss the status of
partnership agreements.
d)
The Director of Finance reported that the province has continued to make
changes with respect to funding and taxation by municipalities.
e)
Mayor Arthurs distributed a Report to Council by the Director of Finance
TR 19/98 respecting the provision of a vehicle for the Mayor. Members of
Council concurred with the recommendation to replace the current vehicle
used by the Mayor.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5323/98
Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Holland moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the
T own of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town
of Pickering at its meeting held on the 1 st day of June, 1998 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
(VI)
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9: 17 p.m.
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 25, 1998, presents its ninth
report to Council and recommends:
1.
UPDATE ON STATUS OF PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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That Town Council receive Planning Report No. 11-98, providing an update on
the status of the Pickering Official Plan, policies for the lands of W. Brown
(Deferral 53), and related Information Revisions; and
That Town Council,
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adopt "Modification No. 24" to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in
Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 11-98, adding new policies for
phase two of Staxton Glen (lands of W. Brown) and modifying the related
Schedules I and IV -8; and
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request the Region of Durham to resolve Deferral 53 as set out in
Modification No. 24; and
That Town Council adopt" Informational Revision 4" to the Pickering Official
Plan, as set out in Appendix No. II to Planning Report No. 11-98, containing
various housekeeping and technical revisions to the explanatory text and maps in
light of the related approvals for Forest Creek Estates (Deferral 51), Birchwood
Estates (Deferral 52), and the phase two of Staxton Glen (Deferral 53); and
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That the Town Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. 11-98 to the Region
of Durham, and the landowners subject to Deferrals 51,52, and 53.
2.
HIGHWAY 2 - HIGHWAY 401
CORRIDOR TRANSIT SERVICE REVIEW
FILE NUMBER - F 4100
WHEREAS the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee has endorsed the
Terms of Reference for the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service
Review; and
WHEREAS an upset limit budget of $48,000 has been established for the Transit
Service Review; and
WHEREAS funding for the Transit Service Review is to be shared by the Towns
of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and the City of Oshawa at $7,500 each; the
Municipality ofClarington at $3,000; and GO Transit at $15,000; and
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WHEREAS the Planning Committee of Regional Council has approved the
Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee recommendations in Commissioner's
Report #98-RTC-2;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Council approve the allocation of $7,500
to the Region of Durham Planning Department for the purpose of joint funding of
the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review.
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3.
ONT ARlO SUMMER GAMES 2000
BID PROPOSAL
FILE NUMBER -F 2600
That the submission of the municipalities of Durham Region to host the Ontario
Summer Games in the year 2000 be endorsed; and
a)
That staff be authorized to continue to participate in the Games Committee
bid submission; and
b)
That Town Council authorize an upset limit expenditure of $22,000 as the
Town of Pickering's financial contribution to the Games budget.
4.
TENDER APPROVAL BY GENERAL MANAGER
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
That the approval of tenders by the General Manager during Council's 1998
Summer Recess period (i.e. from June 23, 1998 to July 31, 1998 and from August
5, 1998 to September 4, 1998 be authorized, on condition that,
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(b)
the lowest acceptable tender is approved,
the cost thereof is within the budget previously allocated therefor by
Council, and
a report respecting those tenders is subsequently submitted to Council.
(c)
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AJAX & PICKERING TRANSIT PAR TNERSHIP/
AMALGAMATION STUDY
FILE NUMBER - F 4100 & A 4000
That Council receive Report to Council GM 06-98 and concur with hiring Declan
Corporation, in association with Coopers & Lybrand, to undertake the Town of
Ajax & Town of Pickering Transit Partnership/Amalgamation Study; and
That Council authorize a pre-budget expenditure of up to $60,000 to cover the
Town's share of the cost of the study, on the condition that the Town of Ajax also
agrees to undertake the study and make a similar funding contribution; and
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents
resulting from the above recommendations; and
That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Town of Ajax.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY" - JUNE 21, 1998
"HIRE A STUDENT DAY" - JUNE 15, 1998
"FALLS PREVENTION WEEK" - SEPTEMBER 14-20,1998
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