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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, June 22, 1998 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
M. Holland
D. Pickles
D. Ryan
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
N. Carroll
G. Paterson
S. Reynolds
B. Taylor
L. Taylor
D. Kearns
ABSENT:
- General Manager
- Director of Planning
- Director of Finance
- Director of Culture and Recreation
- Town Clerk
- Manager, Current Operations Division
- Coordinator of Council Services
Councillor Johnson
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 15, 1998
DELEGA TIONS
Barry Johnson representing the South Pickering Seniors Club, addressed Council
with respect to the Report of the Eastshore Community Centre Building
Committee. He advised that the Club members are in agreement with the proposal
for a much needed expansion of the Club. He outlined the various outdoor and
indoor activities enjoyed by the seniors. He stated that the Club is an integral part
of the community well worth Council's time and support.
John Tadman, representing the South Pickering Seniors questioned Councillor
Ryan's support. He stated that due to the shortage of space few members attend
meetings.
Jacqueline Smart, 829 Fairview Ave. stated that she was one of the first three
people to initially request a facility and is very aware of the needs of the seniors.
She is against the plan as presented stating that financing is not available. Proper
investigation of more efficient use of the facility should be undertaken and those
using the facility should pursue better communication. The new proposal does not
allow proper access for those physically challenged.
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Bill Ainsworth, 1400 The Esplanade North advised that the South Pickering Lawn
Bowlers Club have two major concerns including: the use of the property
immediately north for a parking lot which has been prepared for a second bowling
green; and the size of the proposed expansion. He requested that Council give
favourable response to all Clubs using the facility and begin renovations
immediately.
5.
Bernie Luttmer, representing PESCA, advised that this proposal is not a good
project, is too costly and does not meet the requirements of the seniors. Money
should not be spent to pave over a green which has already had a sprinkler system
installed. The new proposed parking lot should be to the north of the site.
PESCA has voted against this plan.
6.
Eric Treharne, representing the South Pickering Seniors, outlined the various
activities of the 739 members and advised that the membership is growing in
numbers and excellence. It is essential that this facility be expanded and he
requested Council's assistance and support.
7.
Dave Johnson, representing the Frenchman's Bay Festival Committee, presented a
plaque to Council for their continued support of the Frenchman's Bay Festival.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #114/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the report of the East Shore Community Centre Building Committee be received for
information; and
That the recommendations contained in the report be endorsed; and
That a plan for phasing and financing be brought back to Council for final approval; and
That budget approval be given in order that working drawings and specifications can be drawn up
and tenders prepared; and
That the architectural and engineering firm of Stone, Kohn, McQuire, Vogt, Architects be
retained to complete the recommended assignment.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Motion as Amended:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #114a/98
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That two public meetings be held in an attempt to resolve concerns; and
That a cap of $600,000 be placed on the project.
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Resolution #114b/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That this recommendation be endorsed in principle with a plan for phasing and financing to be
brought back to Council for final approval.
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Resolution #114c/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above motion be divided between "Endorsed in Principle" and "plan of phasing and
financing" .
CARRIED
Resolution #114d/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the above recommendation be endorsed in principle.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Holland
Councillor Johnson
Resolution #114e/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That a plan for phasing and financing be brought back to Council for final approval.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
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Resolution #115/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Holland
1.
That Council AUTHORIZE the development of Part of Lot 25, Concession I, known as
1050 Dunbarton Road, to proceed by way of land severance application for the proposed
creation of 5 lots; and
2.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/98 submitted by Gwillimbury
Investments Limited to develop 5 lots for detached dwelling residential uses, on Part of
Lot 25, Concession 1, be APPROVED subject to the applicant entering into a
Development Agreement with the Town, through the Land Division process, to address
matters outlined in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 17-98.
3.
That the implementing zoning by-law provide a 20 metre "OS-HL" zone depth across the
north limit of the subject lands, with no additional buffer requirement.
CARRIED
Bill Lennox, 1055 Dunbarton Road advised that he has no objection to the plan but
expressed concern with: the size of the homes proposed; that homes are being built in a
commercially zoned area; the loss of historical value of the Dunbar estate. He requested
that consideration be given to designating the home as historically significant. He
expressed disappointment that Council did not buy the property and keep it in its entirety.
Boyd Penny, 1062 Dunbarton Road stated his concern regarding the preservation of the
trees bordering the property line and the side of driveway on which the proposed house
adjacent to his property will be built.
Bill Oughtred, representing Gwillimbury Investments, addressed Council with respect to
their proposed development on Dunbarton Road. He stated that Mr. Feeley is committed
to preserving as much of the vegetation as possible. He requested consideration in a
reduction of the OS-HL zone.
Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, advised that she would like to see only one
additional home built rather than the proposed five. She stated her concern with parking
for home businesses across the street from this application.
Resolution #116/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1.
That Council deem the Town-owned lands located at the south terminus of Fawndale
Road to be surplus to the needs of the Corporation and direct the Town Solicitor to
commence the process for the sale of those lands in accordance with the Town's policy
regarding disposal of lands.
2.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/97 (Revised) submitted by Royal
Holdings Canada Limited to permit a 38-unit condominium townhouse development and
retain an existing structure for commercial purposes on the subject lands, be subject to the
conditions set out in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 18-98.
3.
That paragraph 2 a) to Appendix I be revised to require a minimum 11 metre building
setback.
CARRIED
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Anthony Reale, Principle of Royal Holdings Canada Limited, thanked Council for
their support. He requested a amendment in the Conditions of Approval from a
12 metre setback to an 11 metre setback.
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #116a/98
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That paragraph 2 a) to Appendix I be revised to require a minimum 11 metre building setback.
CARRIED
Resolution #117/98
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Report TR 25/98 regarding the 1998 Current Budget be received and that:
1.
(a)
The 1998 Current Operating Budget for the Town of Pickering controlled portion,
as amended, including Capital Expenditures from Current Revenues in the amount
of $1,900,000, resulting in an estimated 3.1 per cent increase, be adopted by
Council;
(b)
The cost of Provincial Downloading, resulting in an estimated net 9.9 per cent
increase after taking into consideration the residential education tax room as
indicated by the Province, be acknowledged, pending further information from the
Province prior to the setting of the 1998 Tax Rates;
(c)
The Director of Finance present the 1998 Tax Rates for adoption by Council when
further information from the Region of Durham and the Province of Ontario is
available;
2.
Projects contained in the 1998 Capital Budget not proceed at this time with the following
exceptions:
(a)
Those Capital Projects, or parts thereof, financed by other than Current Revenues
(the Tax Rate) being those financed from Reserve Funds totalling $1,806,100, be
approved as amended in the 1998 Capital Budget;
(b)
The purchase of 4 - 40' Orion buses, financed by Current Revenues in the amount
of$408,983 and Provincial Grants totalling $1,226,949, be approved, as presented
in the 1998 Capital Budget;
(c)
The 1998 Capital Budget for Information Systems in the amount of $349,434, be
approved, as amended, with $120,000 to be funded from the Community Facilities
Reserve Fund by transfer to General Government Revenues;
(d)
Those Capital Projects essential to the operations of the Town not to exceed
$1,260,000 as to be determined by the General Manager be approved;
3.
The financing of 1998 Capital Expenditures from Current Revenues be presented to
Council at a future meeting when the Director of Finance reports on 1998 Tax Rates;
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4.
The Four-Year Capital Forecast (1999-2002) be endorsed for planning purposes;
5.
The appropriate officials of the Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto
TABLED
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #117 a/98
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above resolution be amended in 1 ( a) from a 3. 1 percent increase to a zero per cent
increase and 1 (b) to read:
(b)
In the event that the Province of Ontario fails to live up to its promise that the provincial
Downloading exercise is revenue neutral, that these costs would be recovered in whole or
in part through a tax increase on the Town portion of the tax bill, the amount of which to
be determined prior to the setting of the 1998 Tax Rates,
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Resolution #117b/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above resolution be tabled.
CARRIED
Resolution #118/98
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Report TR 18/98 regarding the 1999 Current and Capital Budgets be received and that:
1.
Each Department Head undertake a review of external user fees charged, or that could be
charged, for the services provided by that Department for discussion with the General
Manager and the Director of Finance;
2.
The Fire Chief prepare a report on the charging for fire services rendered to non-residents
of the Town of Pickering for discussion with the General Manager and the Director of
Finance;
3.
The Fire Chief, in conjunction with the Director of Finance, prepare a report on the state
of the Fire Department's fleet of vehicles, including a plan for replacement and financing
acquisitions for discussion with the General Manager;
4.
Each Department Head prepare a report on cost savings, efficiencies and any other
improvements undertaken, or to be undertaken, in their respective Department for
discussion with the General Manager and the Director of Finance;
5.
The Director of Public Works undertake a review of methods of charging for garbage
pick-up for discussion with the General Manager and the Director of Finance;
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6.
The Director of Finance, in conjunction with the appropriate Department Heads, prepare a
Master Development and Servicing Plan (Capital Forecast) and a multi-year Current
Budget in conjunction with the review of Development Charges;
7.
The Director of Finance, in conjunction with the Manager of Information Systems and the
appropriate Department Heads, prepare a Strategic Plan for the provision and maintenance
of automated information systems in the Town of Pickering;
8.
The General Manager, in conjunction with the appropriate Department Heads and the
Director of Finance, report to Council on the inventory of fixed assets (lands and
buildings), together with a projection of any revenues that might be received upon the
disposition of any such assets deemed surplus to the needs of the Town;
CARRIED
Resolution #119/98
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the letter from the Ministry of Environment dated May 4, 1998 advising that it has received
an application from Can-Sort Recycling Ltd. for an amendment to the Provisional Certificate of
Approval for a Waste Disposal Site (Processing/Transfer) facility at 1048 Toy Avenue, Part of
Lot 18, Concession 1 be received; and
That the Council of the Town of Pickering opposes the application for business expanSIon
through revision to the Certificate of Approval; and
That the Council of the Town of Pickering requests a hearing under the Environmental
Protections Act.
CARRIED
Resolution #120/98
Moved by Councillor Holland
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the letter from the Ministry of Environment dated May 22, 1998 advising that it has received
an application from P.G.R. Septic Services Inc. for the issuance of a Provisional Certificate of
Approval to operate a Waste Disposal Site (Processing/Transfer) at 1070 Toy Avenue, Part Lot
18, Concession 1 be received; and
That the Ministry be advised that the Council of the Town of Pickering opposes the subject lands
being used for a waste storage and transfer facility as set out in the application; and
That the Ministry be further advised that the use of the subject lands as a waste storage and
transfer facility conforms with current zoning and official plan provisions.
CARRIED
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(IV)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Pickles took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 5338/98
Being a by-law to amend By-law 4963/97, which amends Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036,
as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area,
Region of Durham on Blocks 16 to 19, Plan 40M-1887, in the Town of Pickering. (A 29/97)
By-law Number 5339/98
Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 4990/97 respecting Block 67, Plan 40M-1753,
Pickering.
By-law Number 5340/98
Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-laws 5057/97, 5089/97, 5109/97, 5133/97 and
5155/97 respecting Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 and 30, Plan
40M-1877, Pickering.
By-law Number 5341198
Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 5110/97 respecting Lot 750, Plan M-19,
Pickering.
By-law Number 5342/98
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the
Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot
25, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 13/98)
By-law Number 5344/98
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to implement the
Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot
15, Range 3, B.F.C. (Parts 1 and 5 of Plan 40R-6080), in the Town of Pickering. (A 2/98)
THIRD READING:
Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Pickles moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Numbers 5338/98, 5339/98, 5340/98, 5341/98, 5342/98 and 5344/98, 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 Holland advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion
concerning the consolidation of Municipal Electric Utilities.
2.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.
The Director of Planning distributed an amended 'Conditions of Approval'
page to Report Number 18-98, advising that the applicant wishes to amend
the building setback from 12 metres to 11 metres.
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b.
The Director of Planning advised that By-law 5342/98 concerning a
proposed development on Dunbarton Road is the staff recommended By-
law.
c.
Councillor Brenner distributed an Information Report concerning a
'Proposal to Purchase - Woodlands School Site for a Multi-Use
d.
Councillor Pickles requested that regardless of the decision made tonight
concerning the East Shore Community Centre a large space be made
available to the Town for use by groups/organizations.
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Councillor Ryan requested a report next week on available space within the
Town of Pickering.
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Councillor Dickerson requested that funds be found within the budget to
replace the playground equipment in Bayshore Cove.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 5347/98
Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Holland 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 meeting held on the 22nd 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
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11 :50 p.m.
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