HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 15, 1995
COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, May 15, 1995 at 7:40 p.m..
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Farr
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Manager/Acting Temporary Clerk
D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services
(D ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of May 1, 1995.
Mayor Arthurs welcomed two members of the 6th South Pickering Scouts Troop.
Councillor Johnson made a presentation to Council of a video from the Ontario Traffic
Counsel showing advertisements prepared for television and radio.
(IIb RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #84/95
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Minutes of the May 1, 1995 Council Meeting be amended by stating that the
presentation of the Water Cooler by the Brad Shearer Committee was for the Council Chambers,
rather than the Recreation Complex.
CARRIED
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Resolution #85/95 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated April 24, 1995 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #86/95
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Ministry of the Environment and Energy be advised that the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Pickering has the following comments with respect to the application by Ontario
Hydro for a Certificate of Approval to decontaminate insulating oil containing low levels of PCBs
at 800 Brock Road;
1) That a public meeting or open house be held by Ontario Hydro.
2) That a revised schedule be forwarded to the Town of Pickering.
3) That Ontario Hydro be advised that the Town of Pickering intends to seek an audit
review of their final report and that the required personnel be funded by Ontario
Hydro.
CARRIED
The following motions were considered in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #87/95
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That a public meeting or open house be held by Ontario Hydro.
CARRIED
Resolution #88/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That a revised schedule be forwarded to the Town of Pickering.
CARRIED
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Resolution #89/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Ontario Hydro be advised that the Town of Pickering intends to seek an audit review of their
final report and the required personnel be funded by Ontario Hydro.
• CARRIED
Resolution #90/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering wishes to undertake in 1995 a vehicle
movement traffic study in that area of the Town bounded by Highway 401, Frenchman's Bay,
Lake Ontario and the Scarborough City boundary, particularly with respect to possible negative
effects of weekday commuter traffic infiltration through residential parts of that area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
That Director of Public Works shall arrange for the conduct of a Traffic Study of
the South West Quadrant of the Town, being the area of the Town bounded by
Highway 401, Frenchman's Bay, Lake Ontario and the Scarborough City
boundary, in accordance with the Terms of Reference attached hereto as Schedule
A to this Resolution.
2. The Terms of Reference attached hereto as Schedule A, as amended by Resolution
#92/95, shall form part of this Resolution.
3. Resolution #56/95 is hereby rescinded, and the Director of Public Works is
directed to withdraw the Town's consequent request to the Regional Municipality
of Durham for a by-law to be enacted to impose a prohibition against left turns by
westbound traffic on Bayly Street and West Shore Boulevard.
4. Resolution #80/95 is hereby tabled.
CARRIED
The following motion was considered in conjunction with the above resolution.
Resolution #91/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the above resolution be divided.
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Resolution #92/95
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Terms of Reference be amended by including the following:
Other Services Required
Open House
Conduct a minimum of one Open House for each part of the area being studied
and reported upon such Open House in each case to involve representation from
and consultation with local schools, churches, commercial development, ratepayer
groups and Ward Councillors and to be coordinated with the Towns' Department
of Public Works.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
fIV) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Pistritto seconded by Councillor Farr took leave to introduce by-law of the Town
of Pickering:
By-law Number 4610/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a transfer of a non-exclusive access easement from
The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to Marian Margaret Martin, the owner of Lot 33, Plan
233, Pickering, over that part of the unnamed street fronting that Lot and designated as Part 1,
Plan 40R-14999 and to repeal By-law 4407/94. [RE9302(L)]
THIRD READING:
Councillor Pistritto, seconded by Councillor Farr moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Number 4610/95 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 of the Corporation be affixed
thereto.
CARRIED
It (V) OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Senis advised that a Notice of Motion will be introduced at the next
meeting concerning a school crossing at Fanshaw and Balaton.
2. Councillor Farr advised that, due to the closing of Fairport Road and the increased
traffic on Dixie, the Region of Durham have retimed the lights and installed a new
detector at Dixie Road and Kingston Road.
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(y) OTHER BUSINESS
3. Councillor Ryan advised that the Pickering Philharmonic had their end of season
concert on Saturday.
4. Councillor Ryan stated that the Rouge Valley Community Association had a very
successful community garage sale.
5. Councillor Ryan advised that the Satya Sanatan Dharma Cultural Sabha celebrated
their ground breaking ceremony on May 13th.
6. Councillor Ryan commented on the increased traffic on Spruce Hill Road due to
the construction and closing of Fairport Road. He thanked staff for their actions
to alleviate the problem.
7. Councillor Brenner thanked staff for the opportunity to tour the Bramalea, Stolp
and Landford sites.
8. Councillor Pistritto reminded Council of the May 27th Whitevale Community
event.
9. Councillor Johnson forwarded to the Town Manager the information concerning
the establishment of a Traffic Safety Counsel within Pickering.
10. Councillor Johnson thanked the Executive Director of Operations for his actions in
solving a situation concerning garbage.
11. Mayor Arthurs thanked and congratulated the Kinette's for the `Raising of the
Flag' on Saturday, May 13, 1995.
12. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a. The Town Manager distributed a list of the June Planning Items along with
a summary of the process and timing of the `New Pickering Official Plan'.
b. The Town Manager requested Council arrive at the June 5th Council
meeting at 6 p.m. to deal with a grievance item or items.
C. Mayor Arthurs requested that condolences be passed along to the Town
Clerk on the passing of his father.
d. Councillor Senis questioned the correspondence from AMO concerning
Highway Transfer.
e. Councillor Senis advised that she had received a complaint from 1546
Eagleview concerning a business being conducted out of the home at 1548
Eagleview.
f. Councillor Senis thanked the Town Manager for dealing with a situation on
behalf of Council.
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g. Councillor Ryan stated that the situation on the lot east of Altona Road on
the north side of Kingston Road has improved but still needs to be
addressed.
h. Councillor Ryan advised that the situation at Penny Fuels is the same and
he requested that more pressure be applied to correct this matter.
L Councillor Johnson distributed correspondence concerning proposed traffic
safety.
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(V1 OTHER BUSINESS
j. Councillor Johnson advised that he had received a call from a concerned
resident regarding a third group home in the area. His concern was not
with the number of group homes but the movement of emergency vehicles
through the area.
k. Councillor Brenner gave the Town Manager a flyer concerning an
• information session on May 25 in North York which will look at Bill 120
dealing with basement apartments.
1. Councillor Brenner gave the Town Manager correspondence from the
Network Advisory Anti-Racism Committee concerning the organizing of a
hate group within Ajax/Pickering.
(VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4611/95
Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Senis 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 meetings held on the 15th day of May, 1995 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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W M ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Dated June 5th 1995
MAYOR
APENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 8, 1995, presents its
eighth report to Council and recommends:
1. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-94004
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 9/95
COUGS INVESTMENT LIMITED, ET AL
PART OF 31, CONCESSION 1
(WEST SIDE OF ROSEBANK ROAD, SOUTH OF FINCH AVENUE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 9/94
FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-94004
That Town Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft Plan of Subdivision
18T-94004 submitted by Cougs Investment Limited, et al., on lands being Part of
Lot 31, Concession 1 Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to the
following conditions:
1.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1 That this recommendation apply to the plan identified as the Town
Recommended Plan, and bearing the Town's recommendation stamp dated
May 15, 1995.
2.0 PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION OF THE PLAN
2.1 That the implementing by-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application
is A 9/94 become final and binding.
2.2 That the owner enter into a subdivision agreement with, and to the
satisfaction of the Town which shall include, but not necessarily be limited
to the following:
2.2.1 Storm Drainage
(a) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works respecting a
stormwater drainage and management system to service all the
lands in the subdivision, and any provisions regarding easements;
(b) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that stormwater
management techniques are consistent with those approved for the
Altona Forest Environmental Policy Area;
2.2.2 Grading Control and Soils
(a) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works respecting submission
and approval of a grading and control plan with special emphasis on
coordinating grades with adjacent plans of subdivision and the lots
It fronting Rosebank Road;
(b) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works respecting submission
and approval of a geotechnical soils analysis;
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2.2.3 Road Allowances
(a) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works respecting construction
of internal roads with curbs, storm sewers, sidewalks and boulevard
designs to maximize front yard space without impeding services or
the safe operation of the streets;
(b) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works with respect to the
• removal of any temporary cul-de-sac and the urbanization of
Rosebank Road adjacent to the three existing dwellings;
2.2.4 Construction/Installation of Town Works & Services
(a) satisfaction of the Town respecting arrangements for the provision
of all services required by the Town;
(b) satisfaction of the appropriate authorities respecting arrangements
for the provision of underground wiring, street lighting, cable
television, natural gas and other similar services;
2.2.5 Dedications/Transfers/Conveyances
(a) the dedication to the Town of all road allowances with proper
corner roundings and sight triangles;
(b) Block 22, a 3.0 metre road widening of Rosebank Road;
(c) any other easements as required;
2.2.6 Tree Preservation/Planting
(a) the submission of a tree preservation and street tree planting
program, to the satisfaction of the Town;
2.2.7 Design Planning
(a) the satisfaction of the Director of Planning respecting a report
outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the
development, and the submission of site plans and architectural
drawings identifying how each unit meets the objectives of the
report, prior to the issuance of any building permit for the
construction of a residential unit on the lands;
(b) the report outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the
development must address building envelopes, house designs and
siting, as well as garage designs, locations, massing and projection
from the main dwelling;
(c) the report outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the
development should place special emphasis on the massing, method
of attachment and garage siting for semi-detached dwellings;
• 2.2.8 Parkland Dedication
(a) the satisfaction of the Town regarding cash-in-lieu arrangements for
required parkland dedication;
2.2.9 Existing Buildings
(a) satisfactory arrangements with the Town regarding the removal,
demolition and/or retention of all structures on the subject property;
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2.2. 10 Development Charges
(a) satisfaction of the Town, financially, with respect to the
Development Charges Act;
2.2. 11 Contributions for Servicing Oversizing
(a) satisfaction of the Town with respect to contribution for services
provided by adjacent development (18T-88074(8)) including the
oversizing of storm sewers and the construction of a stormwater
management pond;
2.2.12 Future Development Blocks
(a) blocks 13-21 to be reserved for future residential development,
coordinated with the corresponding future development blocks in
Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-88074(8);
2.2.13 Phasing of Construction
(a) satisfaction of the Town with respect to the completion of services
and roads on lands to the north and south (18T-88074(8)) prior to
development of lots fronting the internal road.
2. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-94004
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 9/95
COUGS INVESTMENT LI IITED, ET AL
PART OF 31, CONCESSION 1
(WEST SIDE OF ROSEBANK ROAD, SOUTH OF FINCH AVENUE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 9/94
FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-94004
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/94, submitted by Cougs
Investment Limited, et al., on lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 1 Town of
Pickering, be APPROVED to implement development as proposed by Draft Plan
of Subdivision 18T-94004, subject to the following conditions:
1.0 That prior to the forwarding of an implementing zoning by-law to Town
Council, Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-94004 receive draft approval by
the Region of Durham, and a Draft 40M-plan be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Town Planning Department;
2.0 That the implementing zoning by-law shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to the following:
(a) provide for semi-detached dwellings with a minimum frontage of
7.5 metres, to be developed along the internal Street "A"
(Wildflower Drive);
• (b) provide for detached dwellings with a minimum frontage of 12.0
metres to be developed fronting Rosebank Road;
(c) provide appropriate zoning for future development blocks 13-21, to
be developed in conjunction with adjacent development blocks from
Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-88074(8);
(d) require the semi-detached dwellings to be attached above-grade by
a common wall.
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3. 9-1-1 PROCEDURES AND TOWN EMERGENCY RESPONSE
INCIDENTS OF FEBRUARY 11, 1995 AND MARCH 17, 1995
FILE NUMBER - A 2500-01
That Town Manager's Report M8/95 on 9-1-1 Procedures and Town Emergency
Response Incidents of February 11, 1995 and March 17, 1995 be received..
4. "TOURETTE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH'- JUNE, 1995
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"TOURETTE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH'- June, 1995
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