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COUNCIL IIINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday,
March 1, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
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Mayor W. Arthurs
COUNCILLORS :
M. Brenner
E. Higdon
R. Johnson - (Left
E. Pistritto
K. Van Kempen
D. Wellman
at 8 :45 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT:
N.C. Marshall
B. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
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ADOPTION OF IfINUTES
Regular meeting of February 15, 1993.
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(II)
DBLBGA'l'IONS
The following persons addressed Council with respect
Notice of Motion to regulate smoking in public places:
to
the
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Sandra Schmidt, Durham Region Health Unit stated that
she was involved in the development of the Model
By-law for the Region of Durham concerning the
regulation of smoking in public places. The By-law
states that 30% of the restaurant area be designated
for smoking. A survey which was carried out in
Peterborough showed that 10% of restaurant owners felt
they had been adversely affected by the by-law and 65%
wish the by-law to remain in affect. This by-law is
self-enforcing as long as there is adequate signage
and enough lead time for residents to be informed.
Sandra Schmidt offered herself as a resource to
Council if they so desired.
2.
Bill Lewis, 909 Mountcastle Crescent stated that he
fully supports all the recommendations in this
by-law. He informed Council that 13,000 Canadians die
a year due to tobacco products and he feels it is
vital we do all we can to eliminate teen smoking. He
asked Council to take up the challenge of prevention
and to reverse the percentage of teens smoking in
Pickering and Durham. .
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(II)
DBLBGA'l'IONS - continued
3.
Gordon Potts, 844 Vicki Drive stated his opposition to
this by-law. He stated that he has never seen
anything so restrictive as this model by-law which
takes away freedom from individuals which relatives,
friends and acquaintances died for in the war. It is
his feeling that the vehicle fumes are more dangerous
to individuals than cigarette smoke.
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The following persons addressed Council with respect to By-law
4l80/93 regarding the proposed apartment adjacent to the IGA
Plaza:
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Paul Johnston, representing Benetor Investments stated
that this by-law has been thoroughly reviewed by
council and another Site Plan meeting was held on
Thursday to address some of the concerns outlined.
The area within the L-shape of the building has been
designated as a play area for children. He stated
Benetor's support of the draft by-law which has been
prepared.
2.
Tom Mohr, representing P.E.S.C.A. informed Council
that he attended the Site Plan meeting with the
understanding that he could have issues such as access
and setback addressed but was told that these issues
were settled. He asked Council why this application
has gone through the Pickering process so quickly and
requested that Planning be commissioned to find a
better area for this development. He also requested
that he be informed of a proposed high density
development by the Pickering Harbour Company. He
asked Council to take a leadership role not say their
hands are tied.
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(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #44193 - See ADDendiz #1
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
To adopt the report
February 22, 1993.
of
the
Executive
Committee
Meeting
of
CARRIED
Resolution #45193
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Council of the Town of Pickering petition the Ministry
of Transportation for additional 1992 Subsidy Allocation as
follows:
Conventional Transit
CAPITAL OPERATING
25,357 120,527
6,406 57,380
CARRIED
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Handi-Trans
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Resolution #46193
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
Whereas the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham has
endorsed a model by-law prepared by the Durham Region Health
Department to regulate smoking in public places; and
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Whereas this model by-law has been endorsed by the Council For A
Tobacco-Free Durham Region and by individual ratepayers; and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
has established policies to restrict smoking in buildings under
its jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering hereby directs the Town Clerk to prepare a by-law,
based on the model by-law prepared by the Durham Region Health
Department, to regulate smoking in public places; and
that this by-law be brought back to Council on or around May 1,
1993.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon,
Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Pistritto,
Van
Kempen,
Absent:
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Resolution #47193
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Pickering spends
approximately 34 million dollars annually to operate the
municipality; and
Whereas the mill rate is based on the operating budget; and
Whereas the operating budget is a reflection of the current and
proposed programs of the municipality; and
Whereas it would assist in more relevant public discussion if
the operating budget was forecast over a longer period of time
than just the current year;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering hereby directs the Town Manager to report on the
feasibility of implementing a five year operating budget
forecast.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon,
Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Pistritto,
Van
Kempen,
Absent:
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Resolution #48193
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That the Council of the corporation of the Town
hereby establishes a Committee to 'prepare a Code
govern developers and builders while doing
Pickering; and
of Pickering
of Ethics to
business in
e
That this Committee be comprised of a representative from the
Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, the Toronto
Home Builders Association, the Director of Public Works or his
designate, the Director of Planning or his designate and the
Town Solicitor or his designate.
CARRIED
(IV)
BY-LAWS
Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Johnson,
leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering:
moved for
By-law Number 4175/93
Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 10, Plan 282,
Pickering, designated as Parts 4 and 5, Plan 40R-14601, as
public highway (Oakburn Street; LD 27/92)
By-law Number 4176/93
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Being a by-law to dedicate that. part of Lot 33, Concession 1,
Pickering, designated as Parts 6 and 7, Plan 40R-12948; Block
52, Plan 40M-1508, Pickering; and Block 63, Plan 40M-1700,
Pickering, as public highway (Westcreek Drive).
By-law Number 4177/93
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of
Easement from Cougs Investments Ltd. to The Corporation of the
Town of Pickering over those parts of Lots 20 and 21, Plan 818,
Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-14572.
By-law Number 4178/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 providing for the
regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or
parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of
the Town of Pickering and on private and municipal property.
By-law Number 4179/93
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement
for the period May 15, 1993 to May 14, 1996 between Ontario
Hydro and The Corporation of the Town of Pickering respecting
Part Lot 20, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering for park purposes
(Kinsmen Park Softball Fields).
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By-law Number 4180/93
Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2520, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering
District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 23,
Range 3, being Part of Block Y, Plan M-16, in the Town of
Pickering. (A 16/92)
TABLED
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Resolution #49193
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That improvements to Bayly Street, including signalization if
required, be the responsibility of the Developer of those lands
affected by By-law 4180/93.
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CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon,
Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Pistritto,
Van
Kempen,
No:
Resolution #50193
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That By-law 4180/93 be tabled.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Van Kempen, Wellman and
Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Johnson and Pistritto
No:
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THIRD READING
Councillor Brenner, seconded by Councillor Wellman, moved that
the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers
4175/93, 4176/93, 4177/93, 4178/93 and 4179/93 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 BUSINESS
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Councillor Brenner introduced the following motion:
Resolution #51193
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
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That a motion be brought forward on April 5th, 1993 to
review the Town Committee Appointments at the half
term mark.
CARRIED
(V)
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3.
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OTHER BUSINESS - continued
Councillor Brenner stated that consideration had in
the past been given to a compliance audit of three
Town Councillors. This request was refused by Council
and subsequently an appeal was launched to the
Commission on Election Finances. Councillor Brenner
stated his pleasure in reporting that this appeal was
refused by the Commission.
The following matters were
regular meeting:
considered prior
to
the
a)
Mayor Arthurs stated that he was pleased to see
that the Ontario Municipal Board approved
Bramalea Limited Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 82/92 and the Draft Plan of
Subdivision l8T-9l0l9 (Res. 7, 8 and 9
"Pinegrove").
b)
Resolution #52193
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That the request by Bramalea Limited to be issued
building permits prior to the completion of base
course asphalt for the internal roadways for its
Res. 10 development be approved.
CARRIED
c)
Mayor Arthurs offered to sit on the Firefighters
Negotiating Committee.
b)
Resolution #53193
d)
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That the proposals submitted by I.E.R. Planning,
Research and Management Services dated February,
1993 for the completion of the Municipal Nuclear
Response Plan, be adopted, in the amount of
$l6,023.00 subject to $4,500.00 of JEPP funding
being available through the Region of Durham.
CARRIED
b)
Resolution #54193
e)
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the Planner II position not be filled at
this time.
CARRIED
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b)
Resolution #55/93
f)
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
That the remaining vacant positions as outlined
in the report of the Town Manager be filled.
CARRIED
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g)
Councillor
Findley of
college as
College.
Pistritto offered the name of Frank
Greenwood to be submitted to Durham
a candidate for Governor of Durham
(VI)
CONFIRlfATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4181/93
Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen 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 1st day March, 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
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(VII)
ADJOURliIfENT.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Dated
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Clerk
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APPENDIX #1
7.'Of1lI OF PICKBRIlfG
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on
February 22, 1993, presents its fourth report to Council and
recommends:
1.
AMENDMENT TO BROCK INDUSTRIAL AREA
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
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That the Amendment No. 14 to the Brock Industrial Area
Development Plan to permit limited outdoor storage, in
special circumstances, for all industrial development with
the Brock Industrial Area, as outlined in Appendix No. I to
Planning Report No. 1/93, be approved.
2.
STATEMENT OF TOWN TREASURER
RESPECTING REMUNERATION AND
EXPENSE PAYMENTS TO MEMBERS OF
COUNCIL AND COUNCIL APPOINTEES
FILE NUMBER - A 2110
That the Committee acknowledge the Statement of the Town
Treasurer respecting Remuneration and Expense Payments to
Members of Council and Council Appointees in accordance
with Section 2140.8 of By-law C-1.
3.
APPOINTMENT TOURIST ASSOCIATION
OF DURHAM REGION
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
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That Katita Pizer be re-appointed as Pickering's
representative on the Board of Directors for the Tourist
Association of Durham Region for 1993 and 1994.
4.
MARCH AS "EASTER SEAL MONTH"
"NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK"
- APRIL 4 - 10, 1993
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be
proclamations:
authorized to make
the following
MARCH AS "EASTER SEAL MONTH"
"NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK" - APRIL 4 - 10, 1993
5.
PROPERTY MATTER
FILE NUMBER - D 3310
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That a draft by-law authorizing the execution of a renewal
Licence Agreement for the term of May 15, 1993 to May 14,
1996 between the Town and Ontario Hydro respecting the use
by the Town of part of the Ontario Hydro right-of-way for
softball facilities be forwarded to Council for enactment.
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6.
LEGAL MATTER
FILE NUMBER - E 5130.01
That the recommendation set out in Town Solicitor's Report
L 14/93 be approved.
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