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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 3rd and 10th, 1997 J ~ 4 . i) COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickeriog Town Couocil was held on Monday, February 3rd and 10th, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. . PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E. Pistritto D.Ryan S. Senis ALSO PRESENT: . -- T. Quinn B. Taylor N. Carroll T. Melymuk P. Wyger C.Rose D. Kearns - Executive Director Operations - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Deputy-Director of Planning - Town Solicitor - Manager, Policy Division - Coordinator of Council Services ill APOPTION OF MIrillTES RegUlar Meeting of January 20, 1997 Special Meeting of January 13, 1997 on ~ SIDELINE 14 -- 1. Chris Willans, 2165 8th Concession stated that he is concerned with the notification system. He received no notice. of this closure and advised that if closure approved Sideline 14 would have to be opened to his property to allow access to his building. Jack Winberg, representing Clublink advised that they are in agreement with the Planning staff report and are delighted to assist Mr. Willans with allowing continued access to IDS property. The closing of the road is designed to protect its environmental integrity. Any persoo using this road for access to their property will oot be affected by this proposal. 2. . _/ - .. . . . . . 7 3. Fred Beer, representing the Pickering Rural Association advised Council that they were elected to serve the best interests of their residents. He requested that the decision concerning this matter be delayed for a few weeks until an appraisal could be undertaken. There is no benefit to the Town and no justification to approve this application now. Consideration should be given to leasing the land, rather than selling. 4. Richard Ward, Box 5142, Claremont stated his difficulty with the road closing. He also advised that he has appealed the golf course application to the O.M.B. as it is only a smoke screen for the housing component. 5. Michael Newman, R. R. #5, Claremont shared with Council a letter ftom the Planner hired by concerned citizens. The questions asked in the letter pertained to why this item was removed from the Executive Agenda of January 27th, why the item was proceeding directly to Council and why it was discussed under other business? No serious negotiating has taken place to acquire this land and it is felt that the developer wants and needs this property. He requested that the in-line pond on the golf course be taken off-line. am BY-LAWS That Councillor Dickerson seconded by Councillor Senis took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4917/97 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of the Road Allowance between Lots 14 and 15, Concession 7, Pickering, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 40R-16733 as public highway. Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Ryan Council considered the following motion in conjunction with By-law 4917/97: Resolution #22/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That By-Law 4917/97 be deferred for two weeks. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner and Pistritto Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs By-Law Number 4918/97 Being a by-law to stop-up and close as public highway those parts of the Road Allowance between Lots 14 and 15, Concession 7, Pickering, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 40R-XXXXX and to authorize the sale of those lands to abutting owners, as those lands are not required for other municipal purposes. . 8 - 8 ~ Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the words 'at a sale price ofS2,000 per acre', as outlined in 3(a) of By-law 4918/97 be deleted. CARRIED Council considered the following motions in conjunction with By-law 4918/97: Resolution #24/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law 4918/97 be deferred for two weeks. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Senis Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #25/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law 4918/97 be referred to staff for two weeks with direction that a second appraisal be undertaken. LOST Record,W Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Senis Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #26/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That the price of the property be increased to $25,000 per acre. LOST 8 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs 8 . e 9 ßœ!Jution ##27/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Senis To call the question regarding By-law 4918/97. LOST Recorded Vote on By-law 4918/97 as Amended: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Ryan By-law Number 4919/97 Being. a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of turning circles at the end of part of the closed Road Allowance between Lots 14 and 15, Concession 7, Pickering, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 40R-XXXXX (Clublink Corporation). Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pistriito and Ryan Council considered the following motion in conjunction with By-law 4919/97: Resolution ##28/97 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law 4919/97 be tabled. LOST ~ Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Senis moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4917/97, 4918/97 and 4919/97 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. Recorded Vote on By-law Number 4918/97: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Ryan 10 1. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Official Plan: a) . b) c) . 8 Craig Zawada, 1980 Woodview Avenue stated that the Pickering Wildlife Corridor is important and should be maintained in its present form. The corridor provides protection for the wildlife and constitutes the last remaining link between the Rouge Valley and Duffins Creek. . Richard Ward, Box 5142, Claremont stated his agreement with the previous speakers comments and advised that the Clublink designation is not acceptable. He also raised his concern with regards to the Squareco Property and advised that he would be appealing the matter pertaining to the Wildlife Corridor. Jane Pepino, representing Runnymede Developments again stated their disagreement with Planning staff s recommendation against alternate land use for their property south of Hwy. 401 and north of Bayly Street This property is unsuitable for employment area uses, cost of servicing would be too great and there is a lack of need for employment area uses. The Official Plan policy provides for a study of the area in question and Runnymede would be willing to enter into the study process with the Town. An employment area use is not acceptable or supportable. d) Brenda Pemberton-Piggott, 2390 Rosebank Road N. question what the intention is for the lands between the 4th and 5th Concessions. She asked that the agricultural designation not be thrown away and that the wildlife corridor be designated. e) . Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, Whitevale stated his definite support of a rural study area. He urged Council to approve the Official Plan, stating that the review of the agricultural preserve lands should not hold up this process. He also urged Council to take control of the Seaton Lands and the Agricultural Preserve Lands. f) Isobel Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, Whitevale asked Council to broaden the study presently being undertaken of the Seaton Lands to include the Agricultural Preserve Lands. The municipality has a right to a say in the disposition of the lands. g) Jim HarbelI, representing the Ontario Realty Corporation advised that the ORC supports the Planning recommendation for a Rural Study. He also advised that the aRC will proceed with the sale of the small lots (approximately 2 acres) and the Berkholder severance. The ORC is comfortable to leave the lands designated agricultural lands. h) Bruce Flattery, 2475 Altona Road requested that Council look at the Town as a whole and the GT A as a whole, suggesting that it could be an employment area. i) Gregory Vogt, representing Eastern Power Developers made a presentation to Council with respect to the proposal for a 100% recycling facility at the Brock West Landfill Site. He stated that there is wide spread support for this proposal and urged Council to support and act on wishes of their constituents. He also requested that his opposition to the Official Plan be noted. j) David Steele, representing Planning Pickering Together also made a presentation to Council stating that Pickering Council must work with and support the agricultural community. PPT are in support of David Crombie's vision for rural area. The PPT are in opposition to any motion to expand the Seaton Urban StLc area as proposed and opposed to these lands being lumped into a Seaton IT Study Area. They are also in opposition to low density residential in open' ole k) 1) . 8 1. 8 11 Lloyd Thomas, Whitevale advised that he is 100% behind recycling but will be glad to see Brock West Landfill Site turned into green land. There is no difference between north of the 4th Concession and south of the 4th Concession. Pickering should have a say in the planning of these lands and Council should fight to preserve agricultural lands and carry out study. Grant Morris questioned Council as to their intentions pertaining to the road being built between Pinegrove Avenue and Highview Road. Resolution #29/97 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That further delegations be heard. CARRIED m) Sandy Rider, Whitevale stated that the Agricultural Preserve Lands designation should remain. She requested that a grant from the Town be made available to the residents who wish to hire their own lawyer for legal consultation concerning the sale of lands. n) Agnes Ruzsa, 1950 Woodview Avenue, spoke to Council on behalf of four neighbours, concerning the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor. She stated that they are definitely in support of the Planning Department's recommendations regarding the boundaries. She stated that the appropriate public process has already been exercised. Various environmental studies and inspections have already been conducted in the Woodview area, let's not dismiss all the hard work. She urged Council to accept the motion. 0) Mr. Maire, 1959 Woodview Avenue also spoke about the Wildlife Corridor. He stated that wildlife travel through this area every day and open space is required. He requested that the boundaries to the north and south be maintained and cross at an angle to Altona Road. B The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Executive Director Operations distributed information to Council including a status report on the transfer oflandfill from Brock North to Brock West, and snow removal ftom driveways - City of North York. b) The Executive Director Operations advised that the 1997 Budget Proposals will be distributed to Council on February 10th, 1997. c) The Executive Director Operations advised that the Fire Department are requesting permission to distribute pamphlets in uniform at the Go Station on February 4th, 1997 concerning Bill 84. 12 Resolution #30/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Senis That the Members of the Pickering Professional Firefighters Association be permitted to distribute material regarding Bill 84. . CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #31/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Senis That the Members of the Pickering Professional Firefighters Association be permitted to distribute material regarding Bill 84 in uniform. LOST Recorded Vote: 8 Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, and Senis Councillors Dickerson, Johnson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs d) The Town Solicitor discussed the matter concerning the Begley Street Road Closing. ~ Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That an appraisal of that portion of Begley Street to be closed and sold be undertaken. C. 'tRIED Resolution #33/97 Moved by {:ouncillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Senis 8 To recess until February 10th, 1997. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillors Dickerson and Johnson 13 The Meeting Recessed at 12:50 a.m. This Meeting of the Pickering Town Council reconvened on Monday, February 10, 1997 at 7:40 p.m. . PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson - (left at 10:45 p.m., returning at 11 :38 p.m.) E. Pistritto D.Ryan S. Senis ALSO PRESENT: B. Taylor N. Carroll T. Melymuk C. Rose D. Kearns - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Deputy Director of Planning - Manager, Policy Division - Coordinator of Council Services 8 (VD DELEGATION 1. Geraldine Hollinger, 2300 Rosebank Road, addressed Council with respect to the Official Plan and requested that the Seaton Urban Study be stopped. She stated that these are agricultural lands and should remain as agricultural lands. She carried out a: survey of approximately 4,000 acres and found 3,000 to be farmed and the remaining 1,000 to be made up of woodlots, wetlands and pastures. She questioned. the benefit to the Town to have such a study undertaken. Resolution #34/97 - See Aooendix #1 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the Report of the Special Executive Committee dated January 6, 1997 be adopted, with the following amendments: 8 Councillor Pistritto declared an interest as his mother owns property in the East Duffins Corridor. Item 1 was amended by adding Section (0) to read: Revise the plan to add a general policy identifying Council's interest in establishing automatic railway safety gates at all level crossings in the urban area; and add a new sub-section 11.14(£) specifically identifying Council's interest in establishing automatic railway safety gates at the level crossing of the CP rail line at Fairport Road and Dixie Road; and establish similar provisions in all . other Neighbourhood Plans. 14 Item l(a) was replaced with the following: Revise Schedule I (the Land Use Structure) by redesignating the lands located on the east and west sides of Whites Road north of Finch Avenue, between the hydro-right-of-way, ftom "Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas" to "Study Areas"; and establish a related text policy; and that Town Council advise the Region that it will study the area further during the Regional Review of the Plan. . CARRIED Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #35/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seëonded by Councillor Senis That Item 1 be amended by adding Section (0) to read: Revise the plan to add a general policy identifying Council's interest in establishing automatic railway safety gates at all level crossings in the urban area~ and add a new sub-section 11.14(£) specifically identifying Council's interest in establishing automatic railway safety gates at the level crossing of the CP rail line at Fairport Road and Dixie Road; and establish similar provisions in all other N eighbourhoodPlans. CARRIED e Resolut,on #~6/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson To revise the Recommended Official Plan as described by Item #5 of Table 1 of the Planning Director's Memorandum to Mayor and Council dated January 2, 1997 with the exception of the phase 'initiate a study or' . LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Johnson and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Ryan and Senis Resolution #37/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 8 That Item l(a) be replaced with the following: Revise Schedule I (the Land Use Structure) by redesignating the lands located on the east and west sides of Whites Road north of Finch Avenue, between the hydro-right-of-way, from "Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas" to "Study Areas"; and establish a related text policy; ~d that Town Council advise the Region that it will study the area further during the Regional Review of the Plan. CARRIED . 8 8 15 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Pistritto and Ryan Resolution #38/97 Moved by Councillor Johnson . Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the recommended Official Plan, dated October 1996, as revised to date by Council, be further revised by the items 1 to 5 and 7 to 14, listed in Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 4/97. Item #1 CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Item #6 Lost Item #8 Councillors Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Pistritto Recorded Vote: Yes: Item #9 Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Recorded Vote: Yes: Item #10 Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillor Dickerson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto 8 =- . ---- . "" 16 Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #39/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Item 1 be amended to read: Revise the boundary of the Rural Study Area to include all the lands in the current Agricultural Reserve and rename it Agricultural Preserve Study Area. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson and Pistritto Resolution #40/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That a study of land designations in the vicinity of 2040 Valley Farm Road be carried out using the criteria set out in 1 to 6. LOST Dedaration of Interest resoectin2 a discussion about the Airoort Land Councillor Johnson declared an interest as he leases property in the area owned by the Federal Government. Resolution #41/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Senis That the recommended Official Plan, dated October 1996, as revised to date by Council be further revised with the following amendment: On Schedule I, Land Use Structure: redesignate the lands on the east side of Glendale Drive, south of Glenanna Road, fÌ"om "Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas" to "Urban Residential Areas - Medium Density Areas"; and Page 158, section 11.14, Liverpool Neighbourhood Policies: add a new subsection (f) so that the section reads as follows: Town Council shall....... "despite Table 10 of Chapter Three, establish a maximum residential density of 55 units per net hectare for lands located on the east side of Glendale Drive, south of Glenanna Road that are designated Urban Residential Areas - Medium Density Areas." CARRIED 17 Resolution #42/97 - See AooendiI #2 Moved by Councillor Brenner Se~onded by Councillor Dickerson That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 27, 1997 be adopted. CARRIED . Resolution #43/97 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS by Resolution #44/96 passed on March 4, 1996, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering requested the Minister of Transport to initiate an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to permit local municipalities to enforce those sections of the Act dealing with the enforcement of speed limits within its boundaries; and WHEREAS by Resolution #44/96 passed on March 4, 1996, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering requested the Minister of Transport to initiate an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to permit local municipalities to enforce those sections of the Act dealing with the enforcement of speed limits within its boundaries; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced in the Legislature that it intends to make such amendments to the Highway Traffic Act; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes, upon such legislation being proclaimed, the retention of an additional Municipal Law Enforcement . Officer whose primary duty will be to enforce speed limits on all roads in the Town of Pickering. WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced in the Legislature that it intends to make such amendments to the Highway Traffic Act; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes in anticipation of such legislation being proclaimed, the Clerk to ensure that all appropriate staff obtain necessary training to enforce speed limit and other moving violations under the Highway Traffic Act. CARRIED Resolution #44/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Ryan WHEREAS the Pickering Corporate Centre located at 1305 Pickering Parkway in the Town of Pickering is important to the viability of Pickering's main central area; and - WHEREAS the Clearnet Corporation will be vacating this building in September of 1997 and leaving an abundance of prime office space available for rent in Pickering; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is considering the delegation of responsibility for administering and processing various matters to municipalities; 8 . 8 18 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs staff to investigate the possibility of locating government offices such as the Provincial Court within a vacant area of Pickering's office space; and THAT staff report back to Council with a cost analysis of how this will affect the Town of Pickering including the economic benefits that would arise to the Town as a result of such facilities being located within our geographical limits. LOST Resolution #45/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Senis WHEREAS the Town of Pickering recognizes its waterftont and Frenchman's Bay area as key environmental, recreational, and economic resources, and WHEREAS the Town, various ratepayer associations, the MTRCA, the Waterftont Regeneration Trust, Frenchman's Bay Watch and others, have in the past and continue to support various activities and improvements along the waterftont and Frenchman's Bay area including the waterftont trail, waterftont cleanup, plantings around Frenchman's Bay and waterftont education, and WHEREAS the Pickering East Shore Community Association and the Fairport Beach Ratepayers Association. have been actively involved over the years in promoting the protection of Frenchman's Bay and heightening the recognition of this resource throughout the Pickering Community . LOST Council considered the following amendments in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #46/97 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the paragraph beginning with 'Now Therefore' be deleted. CARRIED Resolution #47/97 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the paragraph concerning the subcommittee be deleted. CARRIED 8 8. 8 19 Resolu.üon #41/97 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner That staff identify those streets that would require street signs and prepare a report of the cost of supplying and erecting them and report to Council at the Budget Meetings. LOST Resolut,on #49/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the word 'key' in the first paragraph be replaced with 'a valuable'. LOST Resolution #50/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the last two paragraphs be deleted. CARRIED (vID BY-LAWS That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Senis took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4911/97 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 93, Plan 1051, in the Town of Pickering. (A 20/94, 18T-94022) By-law Number 4912/97 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 Lots 90,91 and 92, Plan 1051, in the Town of Pickering. (A 6/95, 18T-95033) By-law Number 4913/97 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2108/85 respecting the temporary borrowing of monies until taxes are collected (1997). By-law Number 4914/97 Being a by-law to provide for the imposition of a penalty for non-payment of taxes. 8 8 4Þ 20 By-law Number 4915/97 Being a by-law to provide for the addition of interest to tax arrears. By-law Number 4916/97 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to fix instalment dates respecting the collection of taxes. . By-law Number 4920/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of Part Lot 45, Plan 350, Pickering, designated as Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Plan 40R-XXXX [Wallace, Michael and Sheila]. . By-law Number 4921/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of a Site Plan Agreement respecting Lot 5, Plan 40M-134 7, Pickering. By-law Number 4922/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Plan 329, Pickering. [Marshall Homes (Woodview) Limited/Rinal Enterprises Inc.] By-law Number 4923/97 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 19, 23, 24, 52, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66, Plan 40M-1810, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 4924/97 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (parking Regulation - 1735 Bayly Street, Brock Commercial Centre). By-law Number 4925/97 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (parking Regulation - DCC 107, 1655 and 1665 Pickering Parkway and DCC 129, 905 Bayly Street). Council considered the following motions in conjunction with By-laws 4914/97 and 4915/97: Resolution #51/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That By-law 4914/97 be amended by increasing the penalty charge ftom 12% to 15%. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Dickerson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Ryan. Absent: Councillor Johnson - t e 21 Resolution #52/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That By-law 4915/97 be amended by increasing the interest charge ftom 12% to 15%. LOST THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Senis moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4911/97, 4912/97, 4913/97, 4914/97, 4915/97, 4916/97, 4920/97, 4921/97, 4922/97, 4923/97, 4924/97, 4925/97 and 4926/97 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 R Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. For a Leave to Introduce a motion regarding Provincial funding: LOST 2. Councillor Ryan advised that the Race Relations and Equity Committee, and the Culture and Recreation Department are hosting the Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, February 15th and the Recreation Complex. 3. Councillor BreMer advised that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion concerning the western Library Branch. 4. Councillor Johnson advised that he was in attendance at a Press Conference and Forum at the Skydome concerning Housing and Water Initiatives in Aftica. 5. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Executive Director Operations advised that he and Inga Berrey, Manager of AccountinglPayroll would be attending a meeting at the Region regarding the overall financial picture of the Region and the area municipalities.. b) The Executive Director Operations advised that he would be attending a G.T.A. meeting on Thursday, February 13th. c) The Executive Director Operations advised that an Executive Summary of the 1997 Budget would be distributed to Council. e . 8 22 -LAW By-law Number 4927/97 Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Dickerson 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 10th day of February, 1997 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 (X) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 12:09 a.m.. Dated ~\~ MAYOR CLERK APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PIcIQ:RING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 6 and 13, 1997 in a Special Session, presents its second report to Council and recommends: 8 1. RECOMMENDED PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN DATED OCTOBER. 1996 That Town Council adopt by by-law the recommended Pickering Official Plan, dated October 1996 (provided under separate cover) as the new Pickering Official Plan, with the following changes: 1. (a) (b) (c) . (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) e Revise Schedule I (the Land Use Structure) by redesignating the lands located on the east and west sides of Whites Road north of Finch Avenue, between the hydro- right-of-way, ftom "Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas" to "Study Areas"; and establish a related text policy; and. that Town Council advise the Region that it will study the area further during the Regional Review of the Plan. Revise the recommended Official Plan as outlined in Items 1 through 18 of Appendix No. I to the Addendum to Recommendation Report No. 28/96. Revise the recommended Official Plan as outlined in Items 1 through 6 of Appendix No. I to the Second Addendum to Recommendation Report No. 28/96. Revise the recommended Official Plan as described by Items 1, 2, and 3 as outlined.in the Table attached to the Director of Planning's memorandum to the Mayor and Council dated January 2, 1997. Revise Schedule ill (Resource Management) so that the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor be located on the Ontario Hydro Gatineau Transmission Corridor and the Ontario Hydro lands between Fairport Road and West Duffins Creek; a ten metre setback be required and Sections 10. 17(b) and 15.9(k) be deleted. Revise Map 20, Neighbourhood 10: Highbush, by deleting the proposed new road connection between Pine Grove Avenue and Woodview Avenue. Refer the redesignation of lands in and around 2040 Valley Farm Road to stafffor preparation of an appropriate policy. Revise Section 4.9 in Chapter Four - Transportation by deleting Section (c). (i) Revise Section 4.15 in Chapter Four - Transportation by deleting the first sentence and substituting therefore the words "Town Council requests the Region of Durham to implement the following:" 8 . As Amended 8 2. 3. 4. G) (k) (I) (m) (n) (0) 2 Revise Section 7.8(b) in Chapter Seven - Community Services by deleting the words "the location of' and the words "in or close to Regional Node 1" so that this Section now reads "encourage major outdoor community, cultural, athletic and recreational uses and facilities." Revise Section 10.18 (c) in Chapter Ten - Resource Management by deleting the words" support the establishment of' and substituting the words "Town Council shall consider supporting the establishment of'. Revise Section 13.15(d) in Chapter Thirteen - Detailed Design Considerations by deleting the words "discourage the use of portable signs" and substituting the words "prohibit portable signs except under specific circumstances and by permit only." Revise Section 4.2(d) in Chapter Four - Transportation be deleting the words "particularly into Metropolitan Toronto and the Region of York". Delete Clause 4.5(c) in Chapter Four - Transportation. Revise the plan to add a general policy identifying Council's interest in establishing automatic railway safety gates at all level crossings in the urban area; and add a new sub-section 11.14(£) specifically identifying Council's interest in establishing automatic railway safety gates at the level crossing of the CP rail line at Fairport Road and Dixie Road; and establish similar provisions in all other Neighbourhood Plans. That the Draft By-law included as Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 28/96 to adopt a new Pickering Official Plan and repeal the existing Pickering District Plan be forwarded to Town Council for enactment. That the Region of Durham be requested to initiate various amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan required for the approval of the new Pickering Official Plan which amendments are outlined in Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 28/96. That the new Pickering Official Plan adopted by Council be forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval. . . , APPENDIX #2 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 27, 1997, presents its second report to Council and recommends: 1. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR OFFICIAL PLANS AND AMENDMENTS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1 That Pickering Town Council endorse Planning Report No. 3/97 as the Town's comments on the proposed changes to the approval process for official plans and amendments; and that the Town Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. 3/97 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and 2 That Pickering Town Council request that the Region enter into discussions with the Town respecting the possible exemption of local official plan amendments ftom Regional approval, and delegation of subdivision approval to the Town; and that the Town Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. 3/97 to the Region of Durham Planning Department. 2. PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE 20- YEAR TIME FRAME FOR LOCAL OFFICIAL PLANS REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS 96-013/D, 96-017/D AND 96-019/D FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Pickering Town Council endorse Planning Report No. 2/97 as the Town's comments on Regional Official Plan Amendment Applications 96-0 13/D, 96-017/D and 96-019/D; and that the Town Clerk forward Planning Report No. 2/97 to the Durham Regional Planning Department. 3. MONITORING OF SITE PLAN APPROV ALS FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Council receive Planning Report No. 1/97 respecting the monitoring of Site Plan Approvals between July 23, 1996 and December 31, 1996. 4. MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTING FEES FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That the payment of invoices ftom William M. Mercer Limited respecting fees for services rendered in connection with employee group benefit insurance coverage for the period July 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996, be approved. 2 5. FEES FOR PROCESSING LEGAL DOCUMENTS mE NUMBER - D 3300 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, chapter M.4S, section 162, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has prepared and adopted estimates of all sums required during 1997 for the purposes of the municipality, setting forth therein estimated revenues, including revenues related to the preparation, processing, registration, monitoring and releasing of certain agreements and by-laws by the Legal Services Department as authorized by the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990 chapter M.45, sections 191, 210.107, 308.3 and 308.4, and the Planning Act, RS.O. 1990, chapter P.13, section 69; . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Resolution 224/95, item 4 is hereby rescinded as of January 31, 1997. On and after February 1, 1997, the following fees shall be charged for the preparation, processing, registration, monitoring and releasing of certain agreement and by-laws by the Legal Services Department: (1) (2) (3) e (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Subdivision Agreements Amending Agreements Condominium Agreements Site Plan Agreements Amending Agreements Development Agreements Amending Agreements Miscellaneous Legal Agreements (Leases, Licenses) Part Lot Control By-laws Rights of Re-Entry Releases Miscellaneous Administrative Matters (Release Packages/Confirmation Letters, etc.) *$ 3,000 1,200 2,000 750 400 *3,000 *1,200 **2,000 *300 *100 **200 * Indicates change in fee. ** Fee to be determined by the Town Solicitor depending on the complexity of the matter/agreement to a maximum of the amounts set out herein. 6. EXTENSION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - A 2400 WHEREAS municipal involvement in the tripartite municipal/provinciallfederal model was a determining factor in the success of the present program; and WHEREAS municipal governments are duly elected and have their own source of revenues through property taxes; and 8 WHEREAS municipal government participation ensures a financially viable third partner in any tripartite arrangement; a quick start to the Program; and a second phase that builds on past experience; and WHEREAS the current program has created 100,000 jobs and has generated over 12,000 inftastructure projects; and WHEREAS the Program met its two main objectives being job creation and inftastructure renewal; and - , j 3 WHEREAS the Town of Pickering has benefited ftom the Canada Inftastructure Works Program but needs additional funding for future projects; and WHEREAS the overwhelming majority of municipal governments in Canada support renewal of the Program; . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby supports the Government of Canada in extending the Canada Inftastructure Works Program but that such Program must include municipal governments as full partners; and THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Honourable Jean Chretian, Prime Minister of Canada Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Social Services Dan MçTeague, MP . . --. ..