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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 15, 1993 3/93 15 COUNCIL IIINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, February 15, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor W. Arthurs e. COUNCILLORS : M. Brenner E. Higdon R. Johnson E. Pistritto K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall B. Taylor N. Carroll J. Walls D. Kearns - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Treasurer/Collector - Co-ordinator of Council Services (I) ADOPTION OF IIINUTES Regular meeting of February 1, 1993. 8 Councillor Pistritto commended the work of Heritage Pickering, formerly known as L.A.C.A.C., stating their accomplishments and future goals. He also stated that this week is Heritage Week and the theme is 'Indigenous People' mentioning that displays have been set up at the Pickering Recreation Complex and the. Pickering Town Centre Councillor Johnson stated that Mr. John Aker, Chairman of the Regional Works Committee made a presentation on behalf of Gary Herrema concerning the I.W.A. process. (II) DELBGA'l'IONS The following persons addressed Council with respect to the 1993 Operating and Capital Budgets: l. John Sillaots, l306 Grovedale Court recommended that the library budget be reduced and that staff be directed to take time off in lieu of overtime. He requested a 0% budget again this year. 2. Janice Frampton representing Mrs. Seeley, l8l9 Post Drive stated that Mr. Seeley works for General Motors in Scarborough and will be losing his job in May and Mrs. Seeley is a postal carrier. She stated that some residents would like to attend the meetings but can't afford to pay for babysitting. e (II) 3. e 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 8. 9. 10. 11. 8 l2. l3. 3/93 16 DBLBGA'l'IONS Fred Beer, representing the Pickering Rural Association stated that the Recreation Complex takes $l.4 million out of taxpayers pockets and is showing a decrease in membership over last year. He also stated that the Library budget has increased 200% since 1988 and suggested delaying the Library automation. He recommended cutting back on staff and put a freeze on hiring and wages. Mr. Beer also stated his concern over Council allowing the Town Manager to be subjected to verbal abuse and questioned their lack of support. Tina Ramsden stated that if the residents do not want an increase in taxes, then don't pay it. Tony Van Dinther, 1964 Valley Farm Road requested the elimination of an increase in taxes and made a presentation to Council of an Executive Summary which he prepared. He suggested that a Five Year Operating Budget Forecast be prepared by all Departments. Joe pacione, 33l Sheppard Avenue requested leadership from Council and asked for a 0% increase. He stated that the residents do not want to go through this process again next year and suggested that an ad hoc committee be set up to deal with budgets next year. Gordon Potts, 844 Vicki Drive stated that 0% increase is top of the line and requested that the budget be finalized lower than 0%. He suggested offering incentives to staff to keep budget down, to not increase salaries, reduce staff, but not decrease service. He stated that a reduction of $lOO,OOO from the Library budget would not have an adverse affect in service and that a good deal of savings can be found in consultant fees. Janice Frampton, l8l0 Post Drive stated that the School Board has prepared a 0% budget and hopefully this will be approved. She requested a 0% budget increase and stated that the residents are not willing or able to pay any more. Tom Morozuk, lOll Riverview Crescent requested that Council look at the library budget for cuts and stated his concern over the library lending out videos. Cathy Lutes, l403 Old Forest Road stated her opposition to a tax increase and informed Council that services were not affected last year when there was a 0% increase. Glenda Younghusband, l356 Bridlepath Circle requested Council realize that their constituents are hurting and cannot pay any more taxes. She suggested that administration be cut and that staff double-up on jobs. John Weber, lOl4 Rouge Valley Drive requested a 0% increase this year and again next. He stated that his taxes have increase from $l, lOO in 1985 to $3,300 in 1992. Rick Skilton, l727 Silverthorn Square informed Council that he is not receiving value for the taxes he pays. (II) 14. 8 15. 16. 17. l8. 19. 8 20. 3/93 17 DBLBGA'l'IONS Phil Frampton, l810 Post Drive informed Council that a 0% increase was justified last year and that salaries were not affected. He stated that a 0% increase this year would be a relief to the residents and would not have to impact services. He suggested that Department Heads be given direction and allowed to get on with it. Paul White, 507 Cliffview Road stated that many residents have made good comments and suggestions and that Council should listen to them. He stated that excess always stops at base employees and that high management should be looked at for cuts. Ken Matheson, l869 Parkside Drive stated his support that the San ok Drive road upgrading project should be completed. He also stated his support of the hiring of fire fighters to upgrade our fire service. He requested that money not be taken out of reserves, that this is not a reserve budget but an operating budget. Anna Riley, 839 San ok Drive told Council that it would be unfair to stop the road work on Sanok Drive when it was on the #l priority list of the Roads Department. She stated that the residents feel this is an essential project which needs to be completed. Bob Mitchell, 572 Stonebridge Lane stated his of the road work on Sanok Drive pointing out was on the priority list. He requested that not use this project as a 0% budget thrust. support that it Council Zenek Gajewski, l877 Rosebank Road stated that his taxes are over lOt of his income and that he and other taxpayers cannot pay more. He informed Council that we have been in a downward economy since 1990 and questioned them why fiscal restraint did not start then. Ann Meads, l384 Garvolin Avenue suggested cutting the new ice pad, new chair and electronics for the library and expanding the Wards and cutting out two Councillors as a means of decreasing the budget. She stated that people are desperate, the recession has hurt many residents and that raising taxes would not only hurt the residents but businesses also and would detract from new businesses coming to Pickering. The following persons addressed Council with respect to application for rezoning submitted by Benotor Investments: l. 8 the Tom Mohr, representing P.E.S.C.A. informed Council that the community disagrees with the decision for the rezoning and does not want to see another highrise in Pickering. He stated that the access is wrong and that a better pattern should be found. They are concerned with the proximity to Douglas Ravine and that the M.T.R.C.A. recommends a lO metre setback. He requested that Council defer this application. 3/93 18 (II) D'RT.lUU.'I'IONS 2. Jacqueline Smart, 829 Fairview Avenue stated that their concerns include the parking for residents and visitors, access and egress from the plaza, and the impact of this development on traffic. She also stated her concern for those feeling intimidated by Mr. Johnston. She requested that Council listen to the residents and turn down this application. e 3. Tammy Smith, l230 Radom Street asked that the final decision be deferred on this application. Her concerns are the density, the impact on the environment and the traffic increase. She requested that a common property boundary be placed around l230 Radom Street to ensure against trespassing. She also requested that construction vehicles be directed to use the access through the plaza. 4. Paul Johnston, representing Benotor Investments stated that the applicant has tried to meet all concerns of the residents and have met on several occasions. He would be happy to meet with Mr. Mohr again and do everything possible to meet the residents concerns. He stated that the reasons for wishing approval of this application is due to the deadline for applying for funding being April lst, 1993. He responded to the concerns of trespassing mentioned by Mrs. Smith by stating that this concern could be dealt with at Site Plan and also that they have no problem with the construction access being the plaza. He requested that Council approve this application. (III) RESOLUTIONS 8 Resolution #18193 - See ADDendiz #1 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the report of the Executive Committee meeting of February 1,1993 be adopted with the following amendment: That Item #1 be amended to provide for the addition of Condition #4 as per the recommendation of the M.T.R.C.A. in their February 15, 1993 correspondence. CARRIED Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the Executive Committee Report: Resolution #19193 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen 8 That Item #1 be amended to provide for the addition of Condition #4 as per the recommendation of the M.T.R.C.A. in their February 15,1993 correspondence. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Pistritto, Van 3/93 19 Resolution #20193 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item #1 as amended be deferred for one month. LOST e Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman Arthurs and Mayor Resolution #21193 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item #1 as amended by deferred for two weeks. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner and Higdon Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, and Mayor Arthurs Van Kempen, Wellman No: Resolution #22193 8 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Item #1 be amended to decrease the density from 92 units to 50 units. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Mayor Arthurs Wellman and Recorded Vote on Item #1 as amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Mayor Arthurs Councillors Higdon and Van Kempen Wellman and No: Recorded Vote on Item #3: 8 Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Pistritto, Van 3/93 20 Resolution #23193 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the 1993 Operating and Capital Budgets, as recommended by the Budget Co~ittee, be adopted with the following amendments; e and that the by-law to set the mill rate based on these budgets be enacted. That Account #2320 (Roads) be reduced by $100,000. That Account #2320 (Sidewalks) be increased by $10,000 provide for temporary sidewalks on both sides of Altona Road. to That Account $2719-6181 (Community Services and Facilities - Community Centres) be reduced by $60,000 by deleting the provision for Phase I renovations to West Shore Community Centre. That Account #2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals) be reduced by $5,000 by deleting the provision to Ajax/Pickering Hospital to buy a bed. That Account #2350 (Public Transit) be reduced by $25,000 by deleting the provision for Transit Storage Facility-Consultant. That Account #2745-1100 (Salaries) be reduced by $23,000 by deleting the proYision for the hiring of staff at the Bay Ridges Library. CARRIED 8 Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above Resolution: Resolution #24193 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That Account #2745 (Library) be reduced by $100,000. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman Arthurs and Mayor The following amendment was considered in conjunction with the above amendment. Resolution #25193 8 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Account #2745 (Library) be reduced by $100,000 by closing the Bay Ridges Library. LOST 3/93 21 Recorded Vote: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Pistritto, Van Resolution #26193 8 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Account #2320 (Roads) be reduced by $100,000. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs The following amendment was considered in conjunction with the above amendment: Resolution #27193 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Account #2320 (Roads) be reduced by $100,000, affect the Brock and 5th Concession provision. but not LOST 8 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen, Wellman Arthurs and Mayor Resolution #28193 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That Account #2113 (Council) be reduced by $18,000. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto Arthurs and Mayor 8 3/93 22 Resolution #29193 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the Council be prohibited out of Province travel. LOST 8 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto Arthurs and Mayor Resolution #30193 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Account #2323 (Sidewalks) be increased by $10,000 provide for temporary sidewalks on both sides of Altona Road. to CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Pistritto and Wellman Councillors Johnson, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #31193 8 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Account #2718 $5,000. (Community Services - Parks) be reduced by LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman Arthurs and Mayor Resolution #32193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Account #2719-6181 (Community Services and Facilities Community Centres) be reduced by $60,000 by deleting the provision for Phase I renovations to the West Shore Community Centre. 8 CARRIED 8 8 8 3/93 23 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Higdon and Wellman Van Pistritto, NO: Resolution #33193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Account #2731 (Central Core) be reduced by $50,000. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen, Wellman Arthurs Resolution #34193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Higdon Kempen and Mayor That Account #2718-6181 (Community Services and Facilities Parks) be reduced by $5,000 by deleting the provision for the removal of the playground equipment from Altona West Park. 10 LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon, Johnson and Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Pistritto, Wellman Arthurs Resolution #35193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner and Mayor That Account #2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals) be reduced by $5,000 by deleting the provision to Ajax/Pickering Hospital to buy a bed. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto Arthurs Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman and No: Mayor 3/93 24 Resolution #36193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Account #2320 (Roads) be reduced by $20,000 by deleting the provision for a pedestrian crosswalk at William Dunbar Public School. 8 LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen, Wellman Arthurs and Mayor Resolution #37193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Account #2350-6178 (Public Transit) be reduced by $100,000 by deleting the provision for the photo identification. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner and Johnson Councillors Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs 8 Resolution #38193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Account #2196 (Information Services) be reduced by $150,000. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner and Johnson Councillors Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #39193 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto 8 That Account #2240 (Fire Department) be reduced from 1.5% to 1%. LOST 3/93 25 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Higdon, Van Ke1IIpen, Wellman Arthurs and Mayor Resolution #40193 -- Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That the amended. 1993 Operating and Capital Budgets be adopted as LOST Resolution #41193 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Account #2350 (Public Transit) be reduced by $25,000 be deleting the provision for transit storage facility - consultant. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto Arthurs Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman and Mayor No: . Resolution #42193 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Account #2745-1100 (Salaries) be reduced by $23,000 by deleting the provision for the hiring of staff at the Bay Ridges Library. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto and Wellman Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #43193 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Wellman 8 Tha t the amended. 1993 operating and Capital Budgets be adopted as CARRIED 3/93 26 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen and Mayor No: 8 (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Higdon, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4158/93 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to adopt the 1993 estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality of the corporation of the Town of Pickering. AS AlIElIDED By-law Number 4160/93 Being a by-law to assume Abbey Road, Plan 40M-1332, Pickering, for public use as public highway under the jurisdiction of the Town. By-law Number 4161/93 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1332, Pickering. 8 By-law Number 4162/93 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1332, Pickering. Bv-law Number 4163/93 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of Part Lot 30, Concession 1, Pickering (North Pier Estates Ltd; 18T-89028 (Revised)). By-law Number 4164/93 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of Part Lot 30, Concession 1, Pickering (North Pier Estates Ltd; 18T-89069 (Revised)). By-law Number 4165/93 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of Part Lot 30, Concession 1, Pickering (666178 Ontario Limited; 18T-89071). 8 By-law Number 4166/93 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and Blocks 38, 39 and 40, Plan 40M-1700, Pickering, from part lot control. 3/93 27 (IV) BY-LAWS By-law Number 4167/93 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 127, 134 and 135, Plan 40M-1232, Pickering as public highway (Amberwood Crescent). By-law Number 4168/93 8 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2439/87 to regulate signs in the Town of Pickering. By-law Number 4169/93 Being a by-law to establish Committee of Adjustment. an honorarium for Members of the By-law Number 4170/93 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1887/84 (Business provide for an increased licence fee for markets. Licensing) to By-law Number 4171/93 Being a by-law to prohibit the littering of private or Town property. By-law Number 4172/93 Being a by-law to provide for the addition of interest to tax arrears. By-law Number 4173/93 Being a by-law to provide non-payment of taxes. for the imposition of a penalty for 8 THIRD READING Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Higdon, moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4158/93, 4160/93, 4161/93, 4162/93, 4163/93, 4164/93, 4165/93, 4166/93, 4167/93, 4168/93, 4169/93, 4170/93, 4171/93, 4172/93 and 4173/93 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 (V) OTHER BUSINBSS 1. Councillor Pistritto advised that he would be bringing forward a motion concerning the staff being given direction to prepare a Five Year Forecast. 2. The following matters were considered prior to the regular meeting: 8 a) Councillor Johnson requested that a survey be carried out throughout the G.T.A. concerning business licencing. 3/93 28 (VI) CONFIRlIA'l'ION BY-LAW By-law Number 4174/93 8 Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor pistritto 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 15th day February, 1993 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 (VII) ADJOURliIfENT. The Meeting adjourned at 2:07 a.m. Dated March 1st 1993 4-~ Mayor. . . 8 8 APPENDIX #1 7.'Of1lI OF PICKBRIlIG That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 8,1993, presents its third report to Council and recommends: 16/92 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A BENOTOR INVESTMENTS LIMITED (ARCON NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION PART OF BLOCK Y, PLAN M-16 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 16/92 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/92, submitted by Benotor Investment Limited, on lands being Part of Block Y, Plan M-16, Town of pickering, to permit the development of a 97-unit, 8 storey apartment building, be APPROVED AS REVISED to permit the development of a 90-unit, 7 storey apartment building subject to the following conditions: 8 1. That prior to the forwarding of an implementing zoning by-law to Council: 8 2. 8 (a) The Town of Pickering grant Conditional Site Plan Approval to such plans and drawings that illustrate the proposed apartment development, as the applicant may be required to submit under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as amended from time to time, generally based on the drawing titled" Potential Revision to Site Plan" attached to the letter from Kentridge Johnson Limited to the Mayor and Members of Council, dated February 8, 1993; (b) The Town of Pickering grant Conditional site Plan Approval to such plans and drawings that illustrate the works required to be carried out on the adjacent plaza site, as the applicant may be required to submit under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as amended from time to time; and (c) Appropriate arrangements have been made regarding the conveyance of valley lands to the Town. That prior to the issuance of a Building Permit by the Town, the applicant is required to: (a) Obtain Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed apartment development from the Town; (b) Obtain Final approval from the Town for revisions to the Approved Site Plan for the plaza site (S 13/79), that reflect the proposed driveway aisle realignment, parking, landscaping, lighting, and other required amendments, and including the posting of any necessary securities; and (c) Prepare, and submit for the review and approval by the Town and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, a Construction Management Report that shall include, but not be limited to the following: proposed stormwater management, addressing the pre-, post-, and during construction of stormwater runoff; 8 8 8 3. 3/93 2 clarification of construction methods in the vicinity of the ravine to assess potential impacts on existing vegetation and topography; identification of appropriate methods to prevent construction debris from entering the ravine; identification of proposed public safety techniques such as the use of hoarding; determination of an appropriate construction traffic access minimizes impact on the adjacent commercial plaza. (d) Enter in an appropriate Site/Development Agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town, which addresses among other matters, the following: construction and compliance with the Final Approved Site Plan for the proposed apartment development; construction and compliance with the Revised Final Approved Site Plan for the plaza site; compliance with the requirements of approved Construction Management Report; the establishment of all required easements; payment of all appropriate development changes, cash-in-lieu of parkland and other financial matters. That the implementing by-law: (a) establish zoning provisions to permit the development of an approximate 90 unit apartment building; (b) establish zoning provisions to preserve Douglas Ravine as open space hazard lands; the (c) establish building envelopes, building setbacks, and various other site conditions that have been specified through conditional site plan approval; (d) establish a storeys; and seven building height maximum of (e) establish requirements underground parking. of provision for the (f) establish a minimum building setback of 4 metres from the Development Limit Line as determined by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 8 2. 3. 8 4. 5. 8 3/93 3 4. That the implementing zoning by-law recognize the valley land below stable top-of-bank (development limit) as public open space/hazard land prohibiting all buildings and structures of any kind, the placement of fill or the alteration of a watercourse other than as required for flood or erosion control; and further, that the building setbacks imposed by the Municipality shall include all buildings and structures whether situated above or below ground and be determined from the stable top-of-bank (development limit). AS AlIElIDED TENDER FOR ONE (1) 24FT. LOW FLOOR SPECIALIZED SERVICES TENDER NO. T-1-93 FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That alternate Tender No. T-1-93, submitted by Overland Custom Coach for the supply and delivery of one (1) 24 ft. low floor specialized services transit vehicle, in the amount of $117,795.65, be approved. GRANT REQUEST FROM PICKERING CONCERT BAND FILE NUMBER - C 2163 That a one time grant in the amount of $500.00 be made to the Pickering Concert Band; and that this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). TASK FORCE TO STUDY COUNCIL REMUNERATION FILE NUMBER - A 2110 That the following three persons be appointed to the Task Force ti study remuneration and benefits for Members of Council: 1. Alan Arsenault as recommended by Council, 2. Bob Brisbourne as selected from nominations by local ratepayer associations 3. Mitchell J. Griffiths as selected from applications from the public as a result of advertising. MONITORING DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AND LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That the procedures outlined in the memorandum of the Director of Planning for monitoring decisions of the Committee of Adjustment and Land Division Committee be approved. 4 6. "MARCH - RED CROSS MONTH" "MARCH - KIDNEY MONTH" FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be proclamations: authorized to make 8 "MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH" "MARCH AS KIDNEY MONTH" 8 8 3/93 the following