HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 4, 1993
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COUNCIL MINUTFS
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday,
October 4, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Arthurs
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COUNCILLORS :
M. Brenner
E. Higdon
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
K. Van Kempen
D. Wellman
ALSO PRESENT :
C.M.T. Sheffield
B. Taylor
N. Carroll
L. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Acting Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Director of Planning
- Manager, Current Operations Division
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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Regular Meeting of September 20, 1993.
Special Council Meeting of September 20, 1993.
Special Council Meeting of September 27, 1993.
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DELEGATIONS
1.
Lorraine Roulston, representing the Waste Reduction
Committee addressed Council with respect to Waste
Reduction Week of October 4th to 10th. She requested
that Council officially declare October 4th to 10th
Waste Reduction Week. She explained the themes for
every day of the week as well as all initiatives
taking place throughout the community.
2.
Ken Matheson, 1869 Parks ide Drive, addressed Council
with respect to the staffing of part-time
firefighters. He advised that he will be attending
the October 18th Council meeting opposing the proposed
changed to the staffing policy regarding part-time
firefighters.
3.
Faye Waugh, 1847 Woodview Avenue addressed Council
with respect to the application for rezoning of the
east side of Oakburn Street by Nugget Construction.
She advised that she was representing herself and
Kathy Hubbard and that they were opposed to the
application by Nugget Construction. She asked what
assurances they have that Mr. Lebovic will not be back
in the spring requesting a further change from 40'
lots to 30' lots. She requested that the current lot
frontages be upheld advising that the original
application was agreed upon by the developer, the Town
and the residents. She also requested that if this
application is approved that the Oakburn road work not
commence until Pinegrove Avenue and Woodview Avenue
are reopened.
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DELEGATIONS
4.
Lloyd Cherniak, representing Nugget Construction
addressed Council with respect to his company's
application for rezoning. He advised that the public
had been circulated requesting input, the many
meetings were held and that his company have made many
concessions.
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5.
Colin Arnott, representing the Pickering Part-time
Firefighters Association addressed Council with
respect to the motion to amend the policy pertaining
to the hiring of part-time firefighters. He advised
that the main concern is with the increased response
time. He stated that the Association is very upset
that the motion has been withdrawn again and asked
what assurances they have that it will not be deferred
for a further two weeks.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #199/93 - See ADDendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That the Report of the Executive Committee meeting of September
27, 1993 be adopted.
CARRIED
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Resolution #200/93
Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Heritage Permit No. 93-509 be approved and issued.
CARRIED
Resolution #201/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That the actions of the Acting Town Manager in approving the
following Tenders during the summer of 1993 be confirmed:
1.
Tender T-2-93 submitted by Omni Roofing in the amount
of $23,861.00 for the supply and installation of
roofing at the Greenwood Community Centre.
2.
Tender T-3-93 submitted by Nortex Roofing in the
amount of $40,446 and $5.80 per square foot for the
supply and installation of roofing at the Dunbarton
Indoor Pool.
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3.
Tender T-5-93 submitted by Elirpa Construction Limited
in the amount of $940,056.10 for storm and sanitary
sewer installation and road reconstruction.
CARRIED
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Resolution #202/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Mayor Arthurs
proclamation:
be
authorized
to
make
the
following
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October as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month"
"Aids Awareness Week" - October 4 - 10, 1993
"Waste Reduction Week" - October 4 - 10, 1993
CARRIED
Resolution #203/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That By-law Number 4157/93 to establish a 60 kilometre per hour
speed limit on a portion of Concession 5 Road, which was tabled
at the Council Meeting of February 1, 1993, be lifted from the
table.
CARRIED
Resolution #204/93
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That By-law Number 4157/93 be read a first,
time and finally passed.
second and third
CARRIED
Resolution #205/93
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
WHEREAS a very high level of noise eminates from Highway #401 at
all hours of the day which could be injurious to the health and
well-being of any person; and
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has recognized the
negative effects of noise from Highway #401 and has constructed
noise attenuation barriers along those portions of the Highway
that abuts a residential area; and
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WHEREAS the Village East subdivision is within a very close
proximity to Highway #401 and the residents of that subdivision
are negatively affected by noise from the Highway;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering hereby requests the the Ministry of Transportation of
Ontario to extend the berm along Pickering Parkway between Brock
Road and the hydro right-of-way in order to act as a noise
attenuation barrier.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
Councillor Wellman seconded by Councillor Johnson
leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering:
moved
for
Bv-law Number 4313/93
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2632/88 by adding a stop sign at
the intersection of Salem Road and Salem Road.
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Bv-law Number 4319/93
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement to
amend the Development Agreement dated October 1, 1990, as
amended May 19, 1992, between the Town and Canuck Green Holdings
Limited respecting the development of a residential townhouse
project on part of Lot 26, Range 3, Broken Front Concession,
part of Block E, Plan M-17, and all of Block I, Plan M-17,
Pickering)
Bv-law Number 4320/93
Being a by-law to authorize the acquisition of an easement for
storm water management purposes over Part Lot 19, Concession 2,
pickering, (Parts 1-3, Plan 40R-14826) from M.T.R.C.A. and the
execution of the Transfer of Easement necessary to effect such
acquisition.
Bv-law Number 4321/93
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Block
119, Plan 40M-1735, Pickering, from The Corporation of the Town
of Pickering to Bramalea Limited.
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Bv-law Number 4322/93
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 45, Plan 40M-1721, Pickering.
(Fairport Road)
Bv-law Number 4323/93
Being a by-law to exempt Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
and 29, Plan 40M-1735, Pickering, from part lot control.
Bv-law Number 4324/93
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area zoning By-law 2964/88.
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 Lots 76 to 79, Plan 40M-1629,
and Lots 1 to 4, Lots 100 to 105, and Lots 150 to 157, Plan
40M-1630. (A 29/92)
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Councillor Wellman, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that
the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers
4313/93, 4319/93, 4320/93, 4321/93, 4322/93, 4323/93 and 4324/93
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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Pistritto requested that the Public Works
staff review the situation concerning no speed limit
signs on Major Oaks Road.
Councillor Pistritto requested that LACAC be informed
of any items coming forward to Council that pertain to
Heritage Pickering.
Councillor Van Kempen congratulated Councillor Higdon
on her initiative concerning the Business Improvement
Area.
Councillor Van Kempen advised of an initiative by the
Canadian Injury Prevention Foundation called 'Hero's
Program'.
Councillor Van Kempen advised that the Greater Toronto
Area Conservation Foundation will do its best to
assist in the acquisition of the Altona Forest lands.
Councillor Higdon reported
Improvement Area Information
valuable morning of dialogue.
that the
Session was
Business
a
very
Councillor Johnson outlined the number of holidays
falling on a Friday and requested that BFI be
requested to move the pick-up of garbage normally on
Friday to the Monday avoiding garbage not being picked
up for a lengthy period of time.
Councillor Johnson stated that
reintroducing the motion pertaining
Grant Application.
he would be
to the Willson
Councillor Johnson advised that he was in receipt of a
staff report regarding traff ic problems in the
Liverpool Road and Bushmill Street area. He stated
that he will be bringing forward this report to
Council in two weeks time.
Councillor Johnson requested that a meeting be set up
through Mr. Quinns' office with the part-time fire
fighters and Council to resolve outstanding issues.
Councillor Wellman reported on an initiative to help
the homeless.
Mayor Arthurs advised that due to the Social Contract
the Town of Pickering offices, except fire, crossing
guards and emergency crews, would be closed on October
8th and November 11th.
The following matters
regular meeting:
considered
prior
to
the
were
a)
The Acting Town Manager reported that the
cenotaph on Altona Road will be moved as a result
of road improvements.
b)
The Acting Town Manager reported that there will
be a student cash pass fare of $1.00 for the
Pickering Transit System.
c)
The Acting Town Manager reported that Coughlan
Construction has requested to construct a
sales/service centre for their residential and
commercial development at Brock Road and Finch
Avenue. It was the consensus of Council that
this building be controlled through an agreement.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
Bv-law Number 4325/93
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Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner 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 4th day of October, 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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ADJOURNMENT .
The Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Dated
October 18th 1993
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on
September 27, 1993, presents its twelfth report to Council and
recommends:
1.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 29/92
NUGGET CONSTRUCTION Co. LTD.
LOTS 6-12, 72-79, PLAN 40M-1629 AND
LOTS 1-11, 100-105, 150-157, PLAN 40M-1630
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 29/92
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 29/92, submitted
by Nugget Construction Co. Ltd., to permit the development
of 50 lots with minimum frontages of 12 metres each on
lands being Lots 6-12, 72-79, Plan 40M-1629 and Lots 1-11,
100-105, 150-157, Plan 40M-1630, Town of Pickering, be
APPROVED AS REVISED to implement Option 2 (By-law "B") of
the Director of Planning's memorandum dated September 21,
1993.
2.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 17/93
TOWN INITIATED (ALTONA/PINE GROVE LOCAL CENTRAL AREA)
BLOCK 69, PLAN 40M-1700, PART OF LOT 33, CONCESSION 1
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 17/93
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That Town Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A
17/93, be APPROVED to permit among other things, a variety
of dwelling types, more than one building, and reduced
building setbacks from the streets, on lands being Block
69, Plan 40M-1700, and Part of Lot 33, Concession 1, Town
of Pickering, as set out in the Draft Zoning By-law
contained in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No.
19/93.
3.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 17/93
TOWN INITIATED (ALTONA/PINE GROVE LOCAL CENTRAL AREA)
BLOCK 69, PLAN 40M-1700, PART OF LOT 33, CONCESSION 1
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 17/93
That Council ENDORSE the Design Guidelines outlined
Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 19/93
future Amendment No.5 to the Highbush Development Plan.
in
as
4.
DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-92008
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A
KALMONI ESTABLISHMENTS INC.
LOT 8 AND PART OF LOTS 7 & 9, PLAN 432
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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That Town Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft
Plan of Condominium 18CDM-92008, submitted by Kalmoni
Establishments Inc., on lands being Lot 8 and Part of Lots
7 & 9, Plan 432, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED
by staff, subject to the following conditions:
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4.
1.
That this recommendation apply to the plan prepared by
Town Planning Staff and bearing the Town's
recommendation stamp.
2.
That prior to final registration of this plan:
( a)
the applicant submit a Draft Durham Condominium
Plan to be approved by the Town Planning
Department to ensure consistency between it and
the approved site plan;
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(b)
all of the general on-site works, including
landscaping, fencing, lighting, and surface
treatment, be completed to the satisfaction of
the Town's Planning Department; and
(c)
the applicant enter into an appropriate
condominium agreement with and to the
satisfaction of the Town which shall include, but
not necessarily be limited to the following
requirements:
(i)
the continued compliance of the subject
property with the Town-approved site plan;
(ii) co-operation with the Town in such areas as
snow storage, refuse collection, and
driveway entrance maintenance.
5.
DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-92008
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A
KALMONI ESTABLISHMENTS INC.
LOT 8 AND PART OF LOTS 7 & 9, PLAN 432
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
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That Zoning By-Law Amendment Application A 26/92, submitted
by Kalmoni Establishments Inc., on lands being Lot 8 and
Part of Lots 7 & 9, Plan 432, Town of Pickering, be
APPROVED AS REVISED by staff to permit the development of
16 residential condominium units, subject to the following
conditions:
1.
That Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-92008
draft approval by the Region of Durham.
receives
2.
That the implementing Zoning By-law include, but not
necessarily be limited to, the following provisions:
(a)
a minimum front yard depth of
established for units 13 and 16;
7.5
metres
be
(b)
a minimum front yard depth of
established for units 14 and 15;
6.0
metres
be
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(c) a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres be
established for units 1 to 8;
(d) a maximum height be established to limit the
height of dwellings to 2 storeys.
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SALE OF SURPLUS LANDS
FILE NUMBER - A 2400
Whereas the Federal Government Ministers and Ministries
have not responded to Council's Resolution #115/93, passed
on June 7, 1993 and #174/93, passed on August 4, 1993,m
regarding the sale of surplus airport lands; and
Whereas the Federal Minister of Transport and the local
Member of Parliament have distributed a letter and held a
meeting with the tenants on the surplus airport lands
outlining the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" with no prior
discussion or information to this Council; and
Whereas a portion of the proposed "Plan of Sale" includes
the subdivision of properties and sale of individual Lots
of Record not presently occupied and this action will
maximize the number of properties offered for sale and
increase the potential population of the area; nd
Whereas the results of the meetings of the Airport Land
Committee to date indicate that this maximizing of
population would be the "Worst Case Scenario" in terms of
detrimental effects of the Town of Pickering and its
citizens and will lead to a significant increase in costs
and demand for maintenance and services, resulting in a
general property tax increase for the Town; and
Whereas the Airport Committee lacks sufficient information
to do a detailed evaluation of the future costs to the Town
of this sale of surplus lands;
1.
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Pickering hereby directs staff to closely
monitor and report to Council on the activity of the
Federal authorities with respect to the sale of the
surplus airport lands and the impact, financial and
otherwise, on the municipality; and
2.
That staff be directed to prepare an interim control
by-law; and
3.
That the Federal Government be requested
the redevelopment of the surplus airport
form of General Assistance payments to
Pickering; and
to assist in
lands in the
the Town of
4.
That the Airport Land Committee be encouraged to
continue to monitor the sale of surplus airport lands
and report to Council as needed; and
5.
That copies of this resolution be sent to the Minister
of Public Works, the Minister of Transportation, the
Minister of Finance and the local M.P.
6.
That Transport Canada dedicate lands unsuitable for
development located along watercourses to the MTRCA
for the purpose of greenspace.
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MONITORING DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE
OF ADJUSTMENT
FILE NUMBER - B 2310
That the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment at its
meeting of September 1, 1993, be received.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT JUNE 30, 1993
FILE NUMBER - C 1000
That pursuant to Section 81 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O.
1990, the half-yearly Statement of the Financial Position
of the Municipality as attached to the memorandum of the
Treasurer dated July 23, 1993 be received.
1993 UNBUDGETED CAPITAL OVER-EXPENDITURE
FILE NUMBER - C 1000
That the unbudgeted over-expenditure totalling $27,369.58
for 1992 expenditures incurred at the Pickering Recreation
Complex be approved;
1993 ASSESSMENT EQUALIZATION FACTORS
FILE NUMBER - C 1000
That the 1993 Equalization Factors for the Town of
Pickering, as reported in the Ontario Gazette, be accepted.
USE OF PUBLIC STREETS BY
LAND FORD DIXIE SOUTH LTD
FOR CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC PURPOSES
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
Whereas Landford Dixie South Ltd. and the Corporation of
the Town of Pickering entered into a Subdivision Agreement
dated May 4, 1992 (Notice of which was registered on
October 27, 1992 as Instrument LTD618179) respecting the
development of what is not Plan 40M-1706, Pickering; and
Whereas section 3 of Schedule D to that Subdivision
Agreement prohibits construction traffic serving the
project from using Maple Ridge Drive and that Portion of
Windgrove Square in Plan 40M-1271, Pickering, requiring
such traffic to access the project via any of Lots 19 to
26, Plan 40M-1706; and
Whereas Landford Dixie South Ltd. has requested that that
prohibition be lifted and that it not be required to have
construction traffic access the project via any of Lots 19
to 26, Plan 40M-1706;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1.
That request of Landford Dixie South Ltd. that the
Town lift the prohibition in the Subdivision
Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1706 against
construction traffic using Maple Ridge Drive and that
portion of windgrove Square in Plan 40M-1271,
Pickering, is hereby denied.
TENDER FOR RESTORATION AND
REPLACEMENT OF ROOF
PICKERING WORKS CENTRE
TENDER NO. T-6-93
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
That Tender No. T-6-93 submitted by Nortex Roofing for the
restoration of upper roof areas in the amount of $60,
123.30 (GST included) and for localized roof replacement
of upper roof areas prior to undertaking the restoration
work in the amount of $7.98 per square foot (GST extra) be
approved.
TENDER FOR ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS
TENDER NO. T-8-93
FILE NUMBER - C 4300
That Tender No. T-8-93 submitted by D. Crupi & Sons
Limited for asphalt pavement repairs in the amount of
$119,925.60 (GST included) be approved.
"INSURANCE INFORMATION
OCTOBER 25, 1993
"PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK"
OCTOBER 16 - 23, 1993
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
WEEK"
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following
proclamations:
"INSURANCE INFORMATION WEEK" - October 25, 1993
"PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK" - OCTOBER 16 - 23, 1993