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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, December 4, 1995 at 7:30 p.m..
0 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
• T.J. Quinn - Executive Director of Operations
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
P. Wyger - Town Solicitor
D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services
(1) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 6, 1995
Special Council of November 6, 1995.
Special Council of November 13, 1995
Regular Meeting of November 20, 1995
Special Council of November 27, 1995
Councillor Pistritto declared an interest in the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of November 6, 1995 with respect to Item #3 of the
Executive Committee Report because his parents own a business in the study
area
III) DELEGATIONS
1. Pierre Charlebois, Station Director, Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
addressed Council and explained the steps taken to restart Unit 2. The reactor will
be restarted on low power early in January.
2. A presentation of a cheque for $13,666 raised at the David Farr Benefit was made
to the ALS Society.
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fill DELEGATIONS
3. Jim Morrison, 1803 Woodview Avenue addressed Council with respect to By-law
4698/95. He questioned if the one foot reserve between the properties would
allow access onto Waterford Gate. He stated that his main concern was whether
or not the new development would be facing and have access onto Waterford
Gate.
4. The following persons addressed Council with respect to lap dancing:
• a) Katharine Goldberg, an exotic dancer, explained the dancers position
concerning lap dancing. She questioned why this issue has not been dealt
with before now and requested that Council act immediately.
b) Michael Goldberg, outlined the health risks associated with lap dancing
which have been confirmed by many Medical Officers of Health. He
requested that Council not delay in dealing with this issue as tragedy could
occur with every passing day.
c) Doug Moore, advised that Medical Officers of Health have stated that lap
dancing is a clear danger. He hoped Council would act immediately.
d) Julian Chin-a-loy, owner of Palace East advised that he employs 65 tax
paying residents of Pickering. His establishment does not allow cubical lap
dancing and he stated that regulations should be put in place to discontinue
this form of entertainment. Each establishment should be licensed by the
L.C.B.O.
5. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the McPherson House on
Lynn Heights Drive:
a) Dave Pickles, representing LACAC stated that this home has significant
historical value and recommended its restoration, preservation and
designation.
b) Catherine Tredway, representing LACAC made a slide presentation to
Council with respect to the value of historic homes. She gave a brief
history of the McPherson House and advised that the home meets all
criteria to make it significant.
c) Dennis Mann, representing LACAC commented on the significance of
preserving Pickering's heritage and advised that the first choice of LACAC
would be to see the home remain on its present site.
d) Paul Galaski, 1005 Sherman Crescent advised that over 217 residents
signed a petition concerning this home. He outlined their concerns as
being; there was no prior consultation with the area residents, the size of
the park and the only walk-in park in the area, a very active park - baseball,
football, fireworks, etc., no room for parking, there are other meeting
facilities within Pickering - no need for this to be converted to one,
residents security - unknown who will use facility, safety of children in
question, loss of Local Council vote which could mean the residents lose
on a tie vote.
e) Paul Endlicher, 1116 Benton Crescent stated that the Police, the Fire
Department and the area residents agree that something needs to be done.
The residents had no opportunity to be involved in the early decisions. He
outlined the areas that must be addressed.
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(H) DELEGATIONS
f) Mr. C. McLuskey, 1020 Benton Crescent advised that he bought his home
because of the appealing view of the park from his front window. He
stated his opposition to any rezoning and advised that the residents feel
they have not had any involvement in the process. He requested that the
residents be given time to deal with this item.
g) Josie Culbert, 1023 Benton Crescent advised that this is a busy park which
is used year round. It is the only park in the area and every square foot of
• it is utilized. She requested that the two motions be tabled and the
residents motion be approved. The residents are not interested in any
development that could mean the loss of parkland. The residents want the
opportunity to participate in the process.
h) Alex Munroe, 930 Alanbury Crescent advised that to rezone the park
would alter the theme of the park. The residents utilize the park all the
time.
i) Michael Honey, 1003 Benton Crescent advised that the presence and walk-
to park was integral in his decision to move into the area. He agreed that
something needs to be done to the home. He requested that the motions
before Council be tabled to give the residents time to discuss the issue.
j) Wayne Sampson, 2026 Lynn Heights Drive requested participation in the
process. He supports tabling the two motions for a year and stated that he
does not agree with taking 25% of the park away for this home.
k) Mark Gilding, 1001 Sherman Crescent stated his concern with the political
process. The local residents do not want the rezoning and are disturbed
with the process and the lack of opportunity for resident participation. His
primary reason for moving to this location was due to the park. He does
• not want to see the home destroyed, and has no problem with it being
restored and renovated but requested that it be removed.
(M RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #248/95 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 13, 1995 be adopted with the
following amendments:
Item #1
Councillor Senis declared an interest in Items 1 and 2 as her property abuts the park.
Deferred to September, 1996
Item #2
Item #2 was amended to read: "That Options 2, 3, 4 and 5 as set out in Legal Report L 82/95
shall be reviewed in consultation with staff, local area residents, the building community, potential
users and the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and report back no later than
September, 1996.
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(M RESOLUTIONS
Item #3
Item #3 was amended by adding 1(b)(vii) to read: "to exclude body rub parlours, adult clubs and
after hours clubs".
The following motions were considered in conjunction with the above resolution:
Item #1
Resolution #249/95
Moved by Councillor Farr
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Item #1 be deferred to September, 1996
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Pistritto
Item #2
Resolution #250/95
Moved by Councillor Farr
. Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Item #2 be amended to read:
"That Legal Report L 82/95 shall be reviewed in consultation with staff, local area residents, the
building community, potential users and the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee and report back no later than September, 1996."
CARRIED
Resolution #251/95
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Item #2 be further amended by adding:
"That Options 2, 3, 4 and 5 as set out in"
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Amendment as Amended:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
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(in RESOLUTIONS
Item #3
Resolution #252/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Item #3 be amended by adding l(b)(vii) to read: "to exclude body rub parlours, adult clubs
is and after hours clubs".
CARRIED
Item #5
Resolution #253/95
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Item #5 be divided to separate grass clippings from the motion.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Discontinuing
the collection of grass clippings
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Senis
Resolution #254/95 - See Appendix #2
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated November 27, 1995 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #255/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Farr
That staff be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of the VMX200 voice processing system
as set out in Proposal No. RFP-2-95 submitted by CallPro Canada and approved by Council on
July 17, 1995; and
10 That the system be implemented in stages commencing with the Planning and Public Works
Departments; and
That staff be directed to report to Council prior to moving to the next implementation stage on
the status and success of the system and the Department where the system is planned to be next
implemented.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Senis
Resolution #256/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
. Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"HUMAN RIGHTS DAY" - DECEMBER 10, 1995
CARRIED
Resolution #257/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation in
memory of Gary Herrema; and
That this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals).
CARRIED
Resolution #258/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the Town Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to provide for three-way stops at the
intersections of Pinegrove Avenue and Oakburn Street, Waterford Gate and Woodview Avenue, a
four-way stop at the easterly entrance to Sandhurst Crescent and Pinegrove Avenue and a one-
way stop at Franklin Street and Joseph Street.
CARRIED
Resolution #259/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the Director of Planning or a designated staff person meet with Mr. Richard Ward to define
his concerns pertaining to the October 16, 1995 Ontario Municipal Board hearing as it related to
the history of his properties; and
That following the meeting and disposition of the Regional Report on Official Plan Amendment
Report #9, staff report to Council on this matter.
CARRIED
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Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #260/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the above Motion be divided.
. CARRIED
Recorded Vote on First Paragraph:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Farr
Resolution #261/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That paragraph two be amended to read:
"That following the meeting and disposition of the Regional Report on Official ,Plan Amendment
Report #9, staff report to Council on this matter."
CARRIED
• (V) BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4697/95
Being a by-law to assume portions of Waterford Gate, being part of Lot 9, Plan 282, Pickering,
designated as Parts and , Plan 40R- , for public use as public highways under
the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering.
By-law Number 4698/95
Being a by-law to stop up and close as public highway portions of Waterford Gate, being part of
Lot 9, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Parts and , Plan 40R- , and to authorize
the sale of Part , Plan 40R- to abutting owners.
By-law Number 4699/95
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 12, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 13, Plan
40R-16580 (Oakburn Street) as public highway (LD 130/95).
• By-law Number 4700/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2366/87, designating parts of Rosebank Road as through
highway.
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(y) BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4701/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement between The Corporation of
the Town of Pickering and Claremont Co-Operative Nursery School Inc. respecting the use of the
Claremont Community Centre (September 5, 1995 to June 27, 1996)
By-law Number 4702/95
. Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement respecting the
construction of a turning circle on those parts of Lots 4 and 5, Plan 469, Pickering, designated as
Part 1, Plan 40R-YD=.
By-law Number 4703/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Rougemount Drive).
By-law Number 4704/95
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 21, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Part 20,
Plan 40R-7765, as public highway (Glenanna Road).
By-law Number 4705/95
Being a by-law to exempt Lot 97, Plan 40M-1810, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 4706/95
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 and 13 and Blocks 14, 15 and 16, Plan 40M-1827,
Pickering, from part lot control.
40 By-law Number 4707/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
respecting the development of Block 7, Plan 40M-XXXX, Pickering, [Rinal Enterprises Inc. -
18T-92013 (Phase 2)]
By-law Number 4708/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation
respecting the development of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 329 and part Block 38, Plan 40M-XXXX,
Pickering, [Rinal Enterprises Inc. - 18T-92013 (Phase 1)]
By-law Number 4709/95
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of agreements to provide for employee benefits.
By-law Number 4710/95
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officer to enforce By-law 2359/87 (Parking).
It THIRD READING:
Councillor, seconded by Councillor moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-
law Numbers 4697/95, 4698/95, 4699/95, 4700/95, 4701/95, 4702/95, 4703/95, 4704/95,
4705/95, 4706/95, 4707/95, 4708/95, 4709/95 and 4710/95 and be adopted and the said by-laws
be now read a third time and PASSED and thafthe Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of
the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
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(V1) OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Ryan stated that he was pleased with the passing of By-law 4770/95,
approving stop signs at Strouds Lane and Rosebank Road.
WIT) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4711/95
Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Ryan 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 4th day of December, 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
(VIII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11 p.m.
• Dated
MAYOR
LERK
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 13, 1995, presents
its fifteenth report to Council and recommends:
1. LYNN HEIGHTS PARK
DISPOSITION OF VACANT MCPHERSON/CAMPBELL HOUSE
FILE NUMBER - D 3400.07
• That Council adopt the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee's
recommendation to initiate the process to designate the building under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act.
Councillor Senis declared an interest as herl1roperty abuts the park
Deferred to September, 1996
2. LYNN HEIGHTS PARK
DISPOSITION OF VACANT MCPHERSON/CAMPBELL HOUSE
FILE NUMBER - D 3400.07
That Options 2, 3, 4 and 5 as set out in Legal Report L 82/95 shall be reviewed in
consultation with staff, area residents, the building community, potential users and
the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and report back no
later than September, 1996.
Councillor Senis declared an interest as her property abuts the park
9 AS AMENDED
3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16/94
COM 53 LI IITED
PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SALK ROAD AND PLUMN1ER STREET)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 16/94
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/94, submitted by
COM 53 Limited, to permit in addition to the currently permitted light industrial
uses, a full range of Associated Industrial uses with a maximum of 50% gross
leasable floor area for associated industrial-commercial uses, on lands being Part of
Lot 19, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED to
permit a full range of Associated Industrial uses with a maximum of 35% gross
leasable floor area for associated industrial-commercial uses, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the implementing Zoning By-law:
(a) permit light industrial and associated-industrial commercial uses
including the following: bakery, business office, commercial club,
commercial recreational establishment, dry cleaning depot, dry
cleaning establishment, food preparation plant, light manufacturing
plant, merchandise service shop, place of assembly, private club,
professional office, public club, restaurant type-A, sales outlet,
scientific, research or medical laboratory, veterinary clinic, vehicle
repair shop, vehicle sales shop, warehouse;
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(b) include the following restrictions on permitted uses:
(i) the maximum combined gross leasable floor area of all
bakeries, business offices, commercial clubs, commercial
recreational establishments, dry cleaning depots,
merchandise service shops, places of assembly, private
clubs, professional offices, public clubs, sales outlets and
vehicle sales shops, be limited to 35% of the total gross
leasable floor area of the entire building provided a
• minimum of 90 parking spaces are established on the site;
(ii) the maximum combined gross leasable floor area of all
bakeries, business offices, commercial clubs, commercial
recreational establishments, dry cleaning depots,
merchandise service shops, places of assembly, private
clubs, professional offices, public clubs, sales outlets and
vehicle sales shops, be limited to 25% of the total gross
leasable floor area of the entire building provided a
minimum of 74 parking spaces are established on the site;
(iii) the aggregate of the gross leasable floor areas of all
restaurant type-A uses shall not exceed 250 square metres;
(iv) sales outlets are permitted uses only if accessory to food
preparation plants, light manufacturing plants, merchandise
service shops, warehouses or bakeries, and providing the
gross leasable floor area of the sales outlet is restricted to
20% of the gross leasable floor area of the food preparation
plant, light manufacturing plant, merchandise service shop,
warehouse or bakery;
(v) all uses, including storage and display of motor vehicles,
except for parking purposes, shall take place entirely within
enclosed buildings or structures with no outside storage or
display; and
(vi) establish a minimum parking stall size of 5.3 metres in
length by 2.6 metres in width.
(vii) to exclude body rub parlours, adult clubs.and after hours
clubs
AS AMENDED
4. LEASING OF TWO TRANSIT VEHICLES
FILE NUMBER - A 2400
That two reconditioned 40' Transit Vehicles from Can-ar Coach Service, Concord
be leased for the periods November 1995 through April 1996 and October 1996
through December 1996.
5. 1996 PROGRAM OF LEAF AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION
FILE NUMBER - E 5500
1. (a) That the Town of Pickering support a grasscycling initiative and
revise its Leaf and Yard Waste collection program to discontinue
the collection of grass clippings.
(b) implement a schedule of 13 weekly (Spring and Fall) and 9 bi-
weekly (Summer) collections starting on April 16, 1996 and
running through to November 19, 1996.
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2. That the Town of Pickering carry out an advertising campaign in an effort
to properly educate and promote the benfits of grasscycling to Pickering
residents.
3. That staff prepare a report on alternative opportunities for the local
disposal of yard waste.
AS AMENDED
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6. AMBERLEA/HIGHVIEW NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
FILE NUMBER - F 2300
That the recommendation of the Durham Regional Police Service for the
implementation of the Amberlea/Highview Area Neighbourhood Watch be
approved.
7. "LUNG AWARENESS MONTH'- DECEMBER, 1995
"WORLD AIDS DAY" - DECEMBER 1, 1995
"OPERATING ROOM NURSES DAY'- NOVEMBER 14, 1995.
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"LUNG AWARENESS MONTH'- DECEMBER, 1995
"WORLD AIDS DAY" - DECEMBER 1, 1995
"OPERATING ROOM NURSES DAY" - NOVEMBER 14, 1995.
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APPENDIX #2
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on November 27, 1995, presents
its sixteenth report to Council and recommends:
1. "SUPER CITIES WALK FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DAY'- APRIL 21, 1996
• FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"SUPER CITIES WALK FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS DAY'- APRIL 21, 1996
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