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COUNCIL MINUTES
i A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, October 16, 1995 at 7:30 p.m..
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Farr
R. Johnson
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield
B. Taylor
• D. Kearns
ABSENT:
Councillor Pistritto
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
- (Conference)
(11 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 2, 1995.
(IIl DELEGATIONS
1. Lorraine Ralston, representing the Pickering Waste Reduction Committee,
addressed Council with respect to Waste Reduction Week. She advised that the
week of November 6-12th, 1995 will be the 11th Waste Reduction Week.
• Bob Bayly, representing the Ajax Waste Reduction Committee presented a
challenge to Council from Mayor Witty of Ajax.
2. Councillors Farr and Johnson and Bob Mitchell presented a cheque for $13,346 to
the Ajax-Pickering Hospital.
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(II) DELEGATIONS
3. Craig Bamford, representing the Liverpool West Community Association advised
of their support of the Notice of Motion for traffic signals at Walnut Lane and
Hwy. 2. A petition with 800 signatures requesting the installation of traffic signals
was forwarded to the Region of Durham. The Region advised that this
intersection does not meet the criteria required for funding. Mr. Bamford outlined
the dangers at this intersection and requested Councils support of the Notice of
Motion.
4. Peter Bosak, 1163 Kingston Road, owner of Kandies, Kookies and Snacks,
representing six businesses at this location advised that he initiated a petition to
have traffic signals installed at the intersection of Walnut Lane and Highway #2.
Business has dropped drastically due to the number of accidents in the area and
parents not allowing their children to cross the street. A second petition with 223
signatures requesting traffic signals at this intersection was given to Councillor
Johnson.
(III) RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #213/95 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated October 10, 1995 be adopted.
CARRIED
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Resolution #214/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Farr
1. That Councillor Johnson be appointed to the Special Committee of the Regional
Council to investigate reducing Councillor representation on the Regional Council.
2. That Councillors Senis, Brenner and Pistritto be appointed to the Site Plan
Committee for a term to expire on November 30, 1997.
3. That Councillor Johnson be re-appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for a
term to expire on November 30, 1996.
and that the appropriate by-law to effect these appointments be forwarded to Council for
enactment.
CARRIED
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Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above Resolution:
Resolution #215/95
Moved by Councillor Farr
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the term of expiry of appointment to the Site Plan Committee be amended to 1997.
• CARRIED
Resolution #216/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"ONTARIO LIBRARY WEEK"- October 16 - 22, 1995.
CARRIED
Resolution #217/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That a temporary school crossing be established on Rosebank Road at Charnwood Court to serve
children from the north area of the Foxhollow subdivision attending Elizabeth Seton Separate
School until such time as sidewalks and other road safety measures are installed along Rosebank
Road; and
That a by-law be prepared to lower the speed limit on Rosebank Road in the vicinity of Elizabeth
Seton Separate School.
CARRIED
Resolution #218/95
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
WHEREAS the commercial development on the south side of Kingston Road directly across from
Walnut Lane creates a considerable amount of pedestrian traffic crossing Kingston Road from
Walnut Lane; and
WHEREAS the intersection of Walnut Lane and Kingston Road incurs numerous pedestrian and
• vehicular accidents due to this pedestrian crossing; and
WHEREAS the commercial property owners on the south side of Kingston Road have shown an
interest in partial funding for traffic signals at this intersection; and
WHEREAS the Pickering Town Centre West Study identifies continuous future development in
this area; and
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Resolution #218/95 - continued
WHEREAS petitions with over 800 area resident signatures, requesting the installation of traffic
signals at the intersection of Walnut Lane and Kingston Road, has been circulated and presented
to the Region of Durham, Public Works Committee of staff s input, by the Liverpool West
Community Association; and
WHEREAS there is no break in the traffic between Dixie Road and Liverpool Road along
Kingston Road which is a distance of approximately .9 km.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests
the Region of Durham to install traffic signals at the intersection of Walnut Lane and Kingston
Road.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above Resolution:
Resolution #219/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the above Resolution be amended by adding:
"WHEREAS there is no break in the traffic between Dixie Road and Liverpool Road along
Kingston Road which is a distance of approximately .9 km."
0 Recorded Vote:
CARRIED
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
M BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Senis took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4681/95
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 72, 73, 77, 78, 79, 84, 85, 86 and 87, Plan 40M-1810, Pickering,
from part lot control.
By-law Number 4682/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
respecting the development of part Lot 33, Concession 1, and part Lots 22 and 23, Plan 329,
Pickering (Nugget Construction Co. Limited; Draft Plan 18T-88002).
By-law Number 4683/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
proposing to subdivide Lots 8, 9, 10 and part of Lot 7, Registered Plan 505, Pickering (836930
Ontario Inc., Draft Plan 18T-94011).
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(IV1 BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4684/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
proposing to subdivide Los 11, 12 and 13, Registered Plan 505, Pickering (956414 Ontario
Limited and Predrag and Jozo Sopta, Draft Plan 18T-94009).
By-law Number 4685/95
• Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation
- 905 Bayly Street, D.C.C. #129)
By-law Number 4686/95
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Rosebank Road).
By-law Number 4687/95
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 7, Plan 40M-1647, Pickering as public highway (McLeod
Crescent).
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Senis moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Numbers 4681/95, 4682/95, 4683/95, 4684/95, 4685/95, 4686/95 and 4687/95
and 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
(Y) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Ryan questioned if the crossing guard difficulty at Rosebank Road has
been resolved. The Town Clerk advised that the crossing guard had been spoken
with and the problem has been resolved.
2. Councillor Brenner advised that David Strain, a representative of PACT was
present. He requested that Mr. Strain be given an opportunity to address Council
with respect to the presentation given to the Durham Region Health and Social
Services Committee concerning the Brock West Landfill Site.
Resolution #220/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Farr
To hear the deputation.
CARRIED
Mr. David Strain, representing PACT advised Council that Dr. Burtell spoke to
the Durham Region Health and Social Services Committee with respect to the
health impact on residents due to the Brock West Landfill Site. He asked that the
Town maintain full control over the closure of the site and that a Performance
Bond be held.
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(y) OTHER BUSINESS
3. Councillor Johnson advised of the presentation being made by Mr. Roger Wade of
The Minacs Group on Tuesday, October 17th at the Recreation Complex with
regards to employment.
4. Mayor Arthurs advised of the various events which have recently taken place
throughout the Town.
10 5. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a. Mayor Arthurs discussed with Council the location of the all day Council
Session being held on November 9th, 1995.
b. The Town Manager requested that all Council Members forward to him a
list of six or seven items of priority which they would like discussed at the
all day Council Session.
C. The Town Manager commented on Councils October 30th visit to the
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
d. The Town Manager advised that a public presentation, Chaired by Mr. D.
Martin, regarding the Pickering Harbour Company would be held the later
part of November.
e. The Town Manager advised that the Report to Council concerning the
McPherson House would be brought forward in a couple of weeks.
f. Councillor Johnson advised that he was in receipt of a letter from a resident
interested in purchasing a vacant strip of land on Crossing Court.
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(VII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Dated
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MAYOR
APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 10, 1995, presents its
thirteenth report to Council and recommends:
1. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-95038
ERCOLE RAPONI, IN TRUST
PART OF LOTS 10 AND 11, PLAN 282
(EAST SIDE OF WOODVIEW AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF
OAKBURN STREET)
FILE NUMBER - B 4100 18T-95038
That Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-
95038 submitted by Ercole Raponi In Trust, on lands being Part of Lots 10 and 11,
Plan 282, 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
October 16, 1995.
2.0 PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION OF THE PLAN
2.1 That the implementing by-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application
A 20/91 to lift the (H) holding restriction from the subject property 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 Drainne
(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;
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;
(b) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works respecting submission
and approval of a geotechnical soils analysis;
2.2.3 Road Allowances
(a) satisfaction of the Director of Public Works respecting restoration
of existing roads, curbs and boulevards on Woodview Avenue and
Oakburn Street, including cleaning, installation of utilities or
reinstallation of existing utilities, installation and paving of driveway
aprons, tree planting, grading and sodding;
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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;
6 2.2.5 Dedications/Transfers/Conveyances
(a) the dedication to the Town of any required easements in addition to
those which may be required as a result of the stormwater
management plan;
2.2.6 Tree Preservation/Planting
(a) the submission of a vegetation analysis and a tree preservation plan
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;
2.2.8 Parkland Dedication
(a) the satisfaction of the Town regarding cash-in-lieu arrangements for
required parkland dedication;
2.2.9 Development Charges
(a) satisfaction of the Town, financially, with respect to the
Development Charges Act;
2.2. 10 Contributions for Servicing
(a) satisfaction of the Town with respect to payment of costs
associated with the installation of storm sewer services for lots
fronting Woodview Avenue;
(b) satisfaction of the town with respect to payment of costs associated
with shared services installed by adjacent and downstream
developers
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2. MONITORING OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
That Planning Report #16/95 regarding site plan approvals be received.
3. TENDERS APPROVED BY TOWN MANAGER
DURING COUNCIL SUMN ER 1995 RECESS
Is FILE NUMBER - D 4300
That Town Manager's Report M 21/95 advising that there were no Tenders
approved by the Town Manager during Council's Summer 1995 recess be
received.
4. TRANSFER OF TAXICAB OWNER'S LICENCE
FILE NUMBER -D 2300
That Clerk's Report CL 34/95 regarding the fee charged for transferring a taxicab
owner's licence be received for information.
5. PROCLAMATION
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"EMERGENCY NURSES' DAY" - OCTOBER 11, 1995
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