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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, December 19, 1994 at 7:30 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
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of November 28, 1994.
Inaugural Meeting of December 5, 1994.
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~ATION
A presentation was made by Mayor Arthurs to Verna Heath and Tim Platt of 868
Vicki Drive for their beautiful Christmas Light Display.
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DELEGATIONS
1.
Stephanie Piercey, 654 Weyburn Square addressed Council with respect to the
Notice of Motion to hold a public forum to address concerns about the Nuclear
Generating Station. She advised that she has no affiliation with any nuclear
organization or political group. She feels that the officials of Pickering Hydro are
downplaying the incident, that we were lucky this time but may not be so lucky
next time. She urged CounciJ to support the Notice of Motion for a public forum.
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Resolution #269/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Farr
To hear the remaining delegations.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillor Brenner, Farr, Pistritto, Ryan and Senis
Councillor Johnson and Mayor Arthurs
2.
David Martin, representing Durham Nuclear Awareness commented on the recent
accident at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and requested that Council
support the motion for a public forum but that this forum not replace the request
for a full environmental assessment.
3.
Chai Kalevar, 159 Glenanna Road also commented on the recent accident at the
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, stating that Pickering has the oldest Nuclear
Plant and that we have now experienced the first level of accidents, but something
more serious will occur eventually. He stated his support for the formation of a
Mayor's Task Force to address this issue.
(IV)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #270/94 - See Aooendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated December 12, 1994 be adopted.
CARRIED
Resolution #271/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Tender T-14-94 submitted by Novacor Construction Ltd. in the amount of $3,422, 135.35 be
approved.
CARRIED
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Resolution #272/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Farr
That the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham is hereby advised that Councillor
Pistritto is nominated to sit on the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority,
Councillor Johnson is nominated to sit on the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and
lain McCully is nominated to sit on the Land Division Committee.
CARRIED
Resolution #273/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
WHEREAS the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is located within the Town of Pickering;
and
WHEREAS by Resolution #238/94, passed on October 3, 1994, the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Pickering supported the request for hearings to be held under the Federal
Environmental Protection Act; and
WHEREAS it has been reported that there has been in excess of 380 significant events at the
Station within the past two years; and
WHEREAS the operation of the Station is regulated under Federal jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering in addition to an
Environmental Assessment Hearing, hereby requests that a public forum or hearing be held in the
Town of Pickering to address these and other concerns that the residents of Pickering may raise;
and
THAT such forum or hearing include the Chair of the Atomic Energy Control Board, Ontario
Riding MP Dan McTeague, a representative of Ontario Hydro as well as representatives from the
appropriate Federal and Provincial ministries.
CARRIED
Council considered the following Motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #274/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the fifth paragraph be amended to add:
"in addition to an Environmental Assessment Hearing".
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, FaIT, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
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Recorded Vote on Motion as Amended:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #275/94
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
WHEREAS the residents of Pickering have expressed grievous concern in regard to the ongoing
traffic gridlóck and resultant negative impact on safety on residential streets;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the
Executive Director of Operations to initiate the process of hiring a traffic engineer on a
contractual basis to develop a set of comprehensive recommendations, both short and long term,
to facilitate the flow of traffic on arterial roads and alleviate the negative impacts of overflow on
our community roads.
LOST
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #276/94
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the second paragraph be amended to include "on a contractual basis".
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Motion as Amended:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner and Ryan
Councillors Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #277/94
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That a Mayor's Task Force concerning Nuclear Awareness be struck to include three members of
Council and three members of the public to be appointed by Council to include a business
representative, a community representative and a public appointee and any resource persons as
deemed appropriate and that the Terms of Reference include: Community Awareness, Education
and liaison with Ontario Hydro and their representative.
CARRIED
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Resolution #278/94
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the above resolution include the words: "and any resource persons as deemed appropriate".
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Amendment:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Farr, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
(V)
BY-LAWS
That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Farr, took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4536/94
Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 51 and 52, Plan 40M-173 7, Pickering, from part lot control.
By-law Number 4539/94
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
24, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 15/94)
By-law Number 4540/94
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of Release of a Site PlanlDevelopment Agreement
between the Town and J.D.S. Investments Limited respecting Blocks 7, 8, 9 and 10, Plan 40M-
1231, Pickering.
By-law Number 4541194
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 12, Plan 282, designated as Parts 20 and 22, Plan
40R-11205 (Oakburn Street) as public highway (LDIO/94 and LD11/94).
By-law Number 4542/94
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a TransferlDeed of Land respecting the conveyance
by the Town of those parts of Lot 27, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3,
Plan 40R-15853, to The Incumbent and Churchwardens ofSt. Paul's on the Hill, Dunbarton.
By-law Number 4543/94
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 9, Plan 282, designated as Parts 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
and 23, Plan 40R-11206 (Waterford Gate, between Oakburn Street and Woodview Avenue) as
public highway.
By-law Number 4544/94
Being a by-law to name those parts of Lot 9, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Parts 18, 19, 20,
21,22 and 23, Plan 40R-l 1206 (Waterford Gate).
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IlY-LA WS
By-law Number 4545/94
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the
development of Blocks 9 and 10, Plan 40M-1777, Pickering (Draft Plan 18CDM-94001; Kaitlin
Homes Ltd.)
By-law Number 4546/94
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 33, Concession 1, Pickering, designated as Parts 4
and 5, Plan 40R-12948 (Westcreek Drive) as public highway.
By-law Number 4547/94
Being a by-law to appoint persons to various agencies, boards and committees.
THIRD READING:
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Farr moved that the report of the Committee of the
Whole on By-law Numbers 4536/94, 4539/94, 4540/94, 4541194, 4542/94, 4543/94, 4544/94,
4545/94, 4546/94 and 4547/94 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
(VI)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Johnson handed to staff correspondence on a paper fibre recovery
program which is being investigated by the Region of Durham.
2.
Councillor Senis wished council, staff and residents all the best for the holiday
season.
3.
Councillor Pistritto also expressed best wishes to everyone for the holiday season.
4.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.
The Town Manager advised that the O.M.B. Hearing for the Whitevale
Heritage District has been set for March 7, 1995.
b.
The Town Manager commented on the package which Council received
concerning the Fire Fighters Association.
c.
The Town Manager advised that the sales trailer has been removed and
clean-up has commenced with respect to the Landford Part Lot Control
By-law.
d.
The Town Manager distributed correspondence, received from the Director
of Public Works, concerning Zoning By-law Application AIO/94-Wideman.
He stated that the storm sewer construction will commence in 1996.
e.
The Town Manager advised that a stop sign will be installed at the corner
of Franklin Street and Joseph Street, but that a sidewalk would not be
practical at this time.
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f.
The Town Manager distributed correspondence from the Treasurer
concerning the tax reduction and status of the licence fees for the Metro
East Trade Centre.
g.
Councillor Johnson commented on the announcement made by the Ministry
of the Environment concerning Jobs Ontario.
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CONFIRMATION BY -LAW
By-law Number 4548/94
Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Johnson moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the
T own of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town
of Pickering at its meetings held on the 19th day of December, 1994 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 9:00 p.m.
Dated
MAYOR
CLERK
APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on December 12, 1994,
presents its fourteenth report to Council and recommends:
1.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 12/93
S. & D. BARKEY
PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 9
(SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE UXBRIDGEIPICKERING
TOWNLINE AND HOXTON STREET - CLAREMONT)
FILE NUMBER - Jl2310 - A 12/93
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A12/93 submitted to the Town of
Pickering by S. & D. Barkey on lands being Part of Lot 19, Concession 9 Town of
Pickering, to permit an agricultural auction use be APPROVED subject to the
following conditions:
1.
(e)
2.
That prior to the forwarding of an implementing zoning by-law to Town
Council the owner provide basic site plans to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning which shall identify the following:
(a)
the structures and facilities on the subject property;
(b)
(c)
the area of the property located below top of bank;
that adequate on-site parking will be provided;
(d)
location and details of any required site servicing facilities such as
private well and sewage disposal systems;
details of any grading changes that may impact stormwater
management.
That the implementing zoning by-law include provisions to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
permit rural agricultural, agricultural auction and open space uses;
add the following restrictions to permitted uses:
(i)
restrict the agricultural auction use to a function serving the
agricultural community;
only permit the agricultural auction use in association with
an active farm operation;
permit only open space uses within the area of the subject
property located below top of bank (this area is to be
identified in consultation with the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority);
(ii)
(Hi)
establish appropriate minimum on site parking requirements and
parking setbacks for the agricultural auction use;
introduce appropriate provisions regarding building setbacks, and
building envelopes for the agricultural auction use generally
corresponding with the existing development.
2.
3.
4.
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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 10/94
S.A. WIDEMAN
PART OF LOT 46, PLAN 12
(EAST SIDE OF FRANKLIN STREET, CLAREMONT)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 10/94
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/94, submitted by S. A.
Wideman, on lands being Part of Lot 46, Plan 12, be APPROVED to rezone the
property from" A" Rural Agricultural to "R6" Village Residential to permit the
development of two lots for detached dwellings.
ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/94
EMIX LTD. & EMIX HOLDINGS LTD.
PART OF LOT 24, CONCESSION 1
(EAST SIDE OF DIXIE ROAD, SOUTH OF KINGSTON ROAD)
FILE NUMB:&.,R - B 2310 - A 8/9~
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/94, submitted by Emix Ltd. &
Emix Holdings Ltd. to permit additional special purpose commercial uses, on lands
being Part of Lot 24, Concession 1, be APPROVED subject to the following
conditions:
1.
That the lands be zoned and developed in accordance with the standards
and design guidelines of the Town Centre West Urban Design and Land
Use Study, as illustrated on Attachment #2 to Recommendation Report
No. 43/94;
2.
That prior to the forwarding of an implementing zoning by-law to Council,
the Town and the owner enter into an agreement to dedicate to the Town
all lands identified for public roadway purposes by the Town Centre West
Urban Design and Land Use Study and illustrated on Attachment #2 to
Recommendation Report No. 43/94, and make satisfactory arrangements
with the Town regarding the construction of these roads;
3.
That the implementing zoning by-law consolidate the zoning requirements
of the entire subject lands, and incorporate adequate floor area, building
height and parking provisions in relation to the proposed new uses in order
to maintain the mixed use regional commercial character of the subject
lands;
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 15/94
WALNUT GROVE PLAZA INC.
PART OF LOT 24, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD AT WALNUT LANE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 15/94
1.
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/94, submitted by Victor
N. Lind, Urban Land Consultant on behalf of Walnut Grove Plaza Inc., on
lands being Part of Lot 24, Concession 1, to permit the continuation of
three existing temporary uses and to add full retail and personal service
uses as temporary uses on the subject site, be APPROVED for an
additional three year period;
continued
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and that the implementing by-law prohibit body rub parlours as a permitted
use in the definition of "personal services" uses.
5.
ADJUSTMENTS TO TAX ROLL
FILE NUMBER - C 5000
That our tax roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the tax
accounts as summarized as follows:
Business Taxes $193,890.65
Penalty & Interest 9.159.10
Total $203,049.75
6.
LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1995 SALE OF SERVICES REVENUE
FILE NUMBER - D 3300
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990,
chapter M.45, section 162, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering has prepared and adopted estimates of all sums required during 1995 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 56/93, item 6 is hereby rescinded as of December 31, 1994.
On and after January 1, 1995, the following fees shall be charged for the
preparation, processing, registration, monitoring and releasing of certain
agreements and by-laws by the Legal Services Department:
(1) Subdivision Agreements $2,200
Amending Agreements 1,100
(2) Condominium Agreements 2,000
(3) Site Plan Agreements 750
Amending Agreements 400
(4) Development Agreements 1,500
Amending Agreements 750
(5) * Other Agreements (Leases, Licenses) *500
(6) Part Lot Control By-laws 200
(7) Rights of Re-Entry Releases 50
*Fee to be determined by the Town Solicitor depending on the nature of the
agreementlleasellicense to a maximum of $500.
7.
8.
9.
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TENDERS APPROVED BY TOWN MANAGER
DURING THE 1994 ELECTION PERIOD
TENDER T-12-94 (GARBAGE COLLECTION)
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
That the Town Manager's Report M20/94 identifying the Tender approved by the
Town Manager during the 1994 Election Period be received;
and that the Town Manager's approval of Tender T-12-94 for garbage collection
be ratified.
LITIGATION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various
Consultants for the purpose of advising and assisting it in connection with the
Town's preparation for the commencement oflegal action to close the Brock West
Landfill Site; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of certain Consultants' invoices
respecting fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection therewith
[payment Approval W4404/94/06];
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1.
The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves
payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for
services rendered in connection with the Town's preparation for the
commencement oflegal action to close the Brock West Landfill Site:
Consultant
Amount
Alston Associates Inc.
Crysler & Associates Ltd.
HCI WastePlan
Jagger Hims Limited
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Ltd.
$ 12,939.17
214.00
49,084.47
45,210.79
48,184.31
782.79
LITIGATION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various
Consultants for the purpose of advising and assisting it in opposing the designation
by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EEll as the Preferred Site in the Durham
Region Landfill Site Search; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of Consultants' invoices
respecting certain fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection
therewith [payment Approval W4402/94/07];
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves
payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for
services rendered for the purpose of advising and assisting it in opposing
the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EEll as the
Preferred Site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search:
1.
Consultant
, ..
Clayton Research Associates
Crysler & Associates Ltd.
Ecological Services for Planning
Government Policy Consultants
Hatch Associates Ltd.
HCI WastePlan
Jagger, Hims Limited
Landplan Collaborative Ltd.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Ron Pushchak
Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Ltd.
Amount
$ 3,281.58
481.50
17,964.53
8,281.54
3,680.29
16,657.63
17,321.88
5,591.45
23,138.22
8,262.50
1,451.19
29,804.88
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