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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 22, 1993 5/93 36 COUNCIL IfINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council March 22,1993 at 7:30 p.m. was held on Monday, PRESENT: 8 COUNCILLORS : M. Brenner E. Higdon R. Johnson E. Pistritto D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall B. Taylor N. Carroll T. Melymuk D. Kearns - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Deputy Director of Planning - Co-ordinator of Council Services ABSENT: Mayor Arthurs - (on vacation) K. Van Kempen - (on vacation) 8 (I) ADOPTION OF IfINUTES Regular meeting of March 1, 1993. (II) DBLBGA'l'IONS The following persons addressed Council conceptual road pattern and proposed amendment application for Special Policy Forest: with respect to the Town-initiated zoning Area B of the Altona 1. John Sopta, l8l8 Rosebank Road North requested that Council adopt the conceptual road pattern and the zoning amendment application as recommended by Town staff. He asked that this application be expedited as soon as possible in order that upgrading of existing dwellings may begin. 2. Zoran Pejovic, representing his family strongly urged Council to adopt the motion before them. He requested that they expedite the process as the Planning Department has recommended. 8 3. Mario Polsinelli, l826 Rosebank Road requested Council adopt this recommendation. that 5/93 37 fII) DELEGATIONS - continued The following person addressed Council Mayor's Task Force Against the Dump. with respect to the 1. Dave Ryan reported to Council that the fight against a dump in Pickering continues and urged Council and Pickering residents to attend a meeting on April lst at 7:30 p.m. at the Metro East Trade Centre. In attendance at this meeting will be the Chairman of the I.W.A., Mr. Walter pitman as well as Mr. Jim wiseman, M.P.P. Mr. Pitman will explain the I.W.A. process and will answer any questions. 8 The following person addressed Council with respect to the Resolution to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of Town ball diamonds/soccer pitches during the winter season. 1. Peter Dilly requested that a grandfather clause be added to the resolution allowing those organizations already using the facilities to continue but disallowing any new user groups. He stated that his organization holds a winter snow pitch tournament each February and the proceeds go to a charitable organization. (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #56/93 - See ADPendix #1 8 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner To adopt the report of the Executive Committee Meeting of March 8, 1993. CARRIED Resolution #57/93 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 30/92, submitted by 1000683 Ontario Limited, on lands being Lot 10, Plan 230, to permit the establishment of professional office uses be approved; and that the Zoning By-law contained in Appendix Recommendation Report No. 6/93 be given three readings. #1 to CARRIED e 5/93 38 Resolution #58193 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Higdon - That Council endorse Planning Report #3/93 as the Town comments on the Greater Toronto Area report "GTA 2021: The Challenge of our Future, A Working Document", "Shaping Growth in the GTA, A Commentary Report", "Terms of Reference for Development of a Provincial Planning Policy for the Greater Toronto Area", and the Reports of the six provincial - Municipal GTA Working Groups; and that the Town Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No.3/93 to the Office for the Greater Toronto Area and the Region of Durham. CARRIED Resolution #59/93 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the Director of Planning be authorized to proceed with the Urban Design/Land Use Study for those lands west of the Town Centre, between Liverpool Road and the CNR tracks as outlined in his memorandum dated March 4, 1993; and That the Colborne Architectural Group be retained to carry out the said Study at a maximum cost of $42,800.00; and 8 That the Town's share of the cost of this Study not exceed $10,000.00, said funds being charged to Account 2126-2392 (Purchased Services - Consultative and Professional). CARRIED Councillor Wellman declared involved in this study area. an interest as his landlord is Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Higdon, Johnson and Pistritto Councillor Brenner Councillor Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #60193 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Wellman That Town Council endorse Planning Report No. 4/93 as the Town's comments on the Draft Report of the Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario (dated December 18, 1992); e and that the Town Clerk be requested to forward a copy of Planning Report No. 4/93 to the Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario, and the Region of Durham, as the Town's comments on the Commission's Draft Report (dated December 18, 1992). CARRIED 5/93 39 Resolution #61193 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Higdon That a policy prohibiting the use of Town ball diamonds/soccer pitches during the winter season be adopted; 8 and that a grandfather clause be included to allow for those organizations presently using the ball diamonds/soccer pitches to continue, but new users be prohibited. CARRIED The following amendment Resolution #61/93: was considered in conjunction with Resolution #62193 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner That a grandfather clause be included to allow for those organizations presently using the ball diamonds/soccer pitches to continue, but new users be prohibited. CARRIED Resolution #63193 8 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the tax roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the tax accounts on the attached lists, summarized as follows: Realty Taxes $ 37,952.43 Business Taxes $ 87,144.00 Penalty & Interest $ 5,729.44 $130,825.87 CARRIED Resolution #64193 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Wellman - That co-operative Tender No. T-257-93, submitted by Shell Canada for unleased gasoline on the total tendered amount of $94,960.00 and Sunoco Inc. for diesel fuel in the total tendered amount of $379,890.00 be approved. CARRIED 5/93 40 Resolution #65193 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner That proposal No. RFP Q-32-92 submitted by Coca Cola Limited be approved and that the recommendations set out in Clerk's Report CL 11/93 be approved. e CARRIED Resolution #66193 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That a grant in the amount of $500.00 be made to the Ajax, Pickering and Whitby Association for Community Living in support of their summer program; and that this amount be charged to Account 2195 - Grants to Organizations and Individuals. CARRIED Resolution #67193 48 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mayor Arthurs proclamation: be authorized to make the following "SUPER CITIES WALK DAY" - APRIL 18 CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Higdon, leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: moved for By-law Number 4182/93 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2497/87, which amended Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 31, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, in the Town of Pickering. (A 30/92) e By-law Number 4183/93 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 Block 31, Plan 40M-1535, and Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 2, in the Town of Pickering. (A 3/92) 5/93 41 (IV) BY-LAWS - Continued Bv-law Number 4184/93 8 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2015/85, which amended 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 Block 32, Plan 40M-1535, and Part of Lot 20, Concession 2, in the Town of Pickering. (A 3/92) By-law Number 4185/93 Being a by-law to authorize the exercise of an option to acquire lands, the acquisition of lands and the execution of a Servicing Agreement respecting the construction of Quartz Street (part Lot 18, Concession 1, Pickering; 802226 Ontario Limited/Ever Green Services Inc.; S35/88 R(92)). By-law Number 4186/93 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 1 0, Pickering, designated as Part 6, Plan 40R-14616, highway (Oakburn Street; LD 150/92). Plan 282, as public By-law Number 4187/93 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1890 Valley Farm Road, DCC #93 and 1880 Valley Farm Road, DCC #106). By-law Number 4188/93 8 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 8, Pickering, designated as Part 21, Plan 40R-11207, highway (Oakburn Street; LD 124/92) Plan 282, as public Recorded Vote on By-law Number 4185193 Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Wellman Councillor Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Pistritto and Absent: THIRD READING Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Higdon, moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4182/93, 4183/93, 4184/93, 4185/93, 4186/93, 4187/93 and 4188/93 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 8 l. Councillor Higdon stated that a Storm Drain Marking meeting is scheduled for March 24, 1993 at 7 p.m. 2. Councillor Higdon stated that the date for the First Backgrounder Report is March 25,1993. (V) 3. 4. e 5. 6. 8 8 5/93 42 OTHER BUSINESS - continued Councillor Higdon read her press release to Council concerning her anger over the presentation made by Councillor Brenner to Mayor Arthurs on International Women's Day. Councillor Brenner stated that the presentation for the Mayor's leadership role in Human Rights was to be made to coincide with March 2lst, International Day for the Elimination of Racism, but the Mayor would not be in Town at that time, therefore, it was made on March 8th. Councillor Brenner asked about the status of the Ethics Committee. He stated that he would be bringing forward a motion to include a representative from the community and that this representative be chosen by the Committee. The following matters regular meeting: considered prior to the were a) The following motion was considered in conjunction with a memo from the Town Clerk regarding the Appointment of Acting-Mayor: Resolution #68192 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Councillor Johnson be appointed Head Council for the meeting of March 22, 1993. of CARRIED b) Mr. Marshall, Town Manager informed Council that due to the resignation of Fire Chief Steve Stewart, he would be meeting with the Fire Marshall's office on March 23, 1993 and would be recommending to Council next week a procedure to follow in the hiring of a new Fire Chief. c) Council supported the issuance of a Taxi Drivers Licence to Mr. Ford: Resolution #69192 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That pursuant to Section 43(4) of By-law 2206/86 (Taxicabs), a taxicab driver's licence be issued to Murray Ford. CARRIED d) Councillor Brenner requested clarification from the Town solicitor as to the legality of banning Mr. Ward from speaking in the Chambers. e) Mr. Marshall, Town Manager requested direction from Council concerning the filling of a vacancy in the Community Services and Facilities Department. Council directed this vacancy to be filled. 5/93 43 (V) OTHER BUSINESS - continued f) Councillor Johnson stated his concerns with the poor condition of Westney Road and its need for paving. g) Councillor Johnson reported that the next G.T.A. Meeting will be held in the Committee Room, of the Town of Pickering on April l6, 1993. 8 (VI) CONFIRlIA'l'ION BY-LAW By-law Number 4189/93 Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Higdon 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 22nd 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 (VII) ADJOURliIfENT . The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 8 Dated March 22nd 1993 f#L /~. ~ayoF --- - . . --... Clerk 8 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKBRING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on March 8, 1993, presents its fifth report to Council and recommends: 1. RECOMMENDED CONCEPTUAL ROAD PATTERN AND PROPOSED TOWN INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION SPECIAL POLICY AREA B OF THE ALTONA FOREST FILE NUMBER - B 1000 8 That Town Council ADOPT Amendment No.4 to the Highbush Development Plan to establish a, conceptual road pattern for Special Policy Area B of the Altona Forest Environmental Policy Area, as outlined in Appendix No.1 to Planning Report No. 2/93. 2. RECOMMENDED CONCEPTUAL ROAD PATTERN AND PROPOSED TOWN INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION SPECIAL POLICY AREA B OF THE ALTONA FOREST FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Council AUTHORIZE Planning staff to initiate a zoning review of the lands within Special Policy Area B of the Altona Forest Environmental policy Area and recommend a new zoning by-law for those lands not currently subject to private amendment applications. 3. ROUGE VALLEY PARK PLANNING PROJECT "DRAFT ROUGE PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN" FILE NUMBER - B 1000 8 That Town Council endorse IDT Report No.6 as the Town's comments on the "Draft Rouge Park Management Plan" prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources; and That the Town Clerk be requested to forward a copy of IDT Report No.6 to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Region of Durham, the City of Scarborough, the Town of Markham, the Region of York, and Metropolitan Toronto, as the Town's comment on the" Draft Rouge Park Management Plan" . 4 . DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUND FILE NUMBER - C 2430 That the Statement of the Treasurer-Collector dated February 23, 1993 of the Development Charges Reserve Fund for the year 1992 be received. 5. 1993 FIRE UNDERWRITERS SURVEY FILE NUMBER - F 2420 8 That the 1993 Fire Underwriters Survey attached to the Report of the Town Manager dated March 2, 1993 be received. 8 8 8 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 5/93 2 PROCESSING FEES FOR AGREEMENTS FILE NUMBER - C 1000 FILE NUMBER - D 3310 That Resolution 1170/90 be rescinded as of February 28, 1993; and providing for the charging of the following fees for the processing of various agreements and part lot control by-law, as of March 1, 1993: Subdivision Agreements original or first phase $2,000 other phase or amendment 1,000 Condominium Agreements original 2,000 Site Plan Agreements original or amendment 700 amendment 350 Development Agreements original 1,200 amendment 600 Other Agreements original or amendment 500 Part Lot Control By-laws 200 ROADS NEEDS STUDY FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That the 1992 update of the Roads Needs Study prepared by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates be received. WORKPLACE HARASSMENT POLICY FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That the Workplace Harassment policy attached to the report of the Town Manager dated December 8, 1992 be adopted; and that the comments of C.U.P.E. Local 129, as set out in the memorandum of the Town Manager dated February 24, 1993, be received. "MENTAL HEALTH WEEK" - MAY 3 - 9 "RAISING THE FLAG AGAINST RACISM" - MARCH 21, 1993 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs proclamations: following authorized make the be to "MENTAL HEALTH WEEK" - MAY 3 - 9 "RAISING THE FLAG AGAINST RACISM" - MARCH 21, 1993 PERSONNEL MATTER FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That the contract position of Employment Equity Officer be moved to a full-time position with a review of the position in two years. 11. 8 8 8 5/93 3 REMOVAL OF LITTER FROM ROAD ALLOWANCE IN RUNNYMEDE AREA FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That Mr. Vokes, Director of Public Works be directed to proceed with the obtaining of prices for the removal of the litter from the road allowance in the Runnymede area.