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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 20, 1993 8. 8 .8 ~.. i COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday December 20, 1993 at 7:45 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner E.Hidgon R. Johnson E. Pistritto - (Left at 9:45 p.m.) K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Manager B. Taylor - Town Clerk D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services m ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of December 6, 1993. . (ffi PRESENTATION A presentation was made to Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers, 861 Vicki Drive for the outstanding Christmas light display which was enjoyed by the seniors on their light tour. A presentation was made to Council by Mr. Paul White, Fairport Beach Community Association to assist in the AjaxlPickering Hospital Buy-A- Bed Campaign. A presentation was made to Mr. Paul White, Fairport Beach Community Association for their community support. 198 23/93 mn DELEGATIONS Gord Potts, 844 Vicki Drive, addressed Council with respect to the Smoking By-law. He stated that the Federal Government states that he can smoke and Pickering tells him he can't. There are no scientific facts to substantiate the claims of cancer, lung disease, heart disease, or fetal disease. Air pollution is not caused by cigarette smoke but by factory emissions, vehicular exhausts, etc. This by-law is unfair to the citizens and may well be illegal. 1. 8 Victor Rudik addressed Council with respect to the proposed development of a separate school at Strouds Lane and Rosebank Road. He stated that Mr. Gordon and himself are pleased to hear of the resolution before Council but are concerned whether or not Bramalea and the school board are in agreement. 2. 3. 8 The following persons addressed Council with respect to the acquisition of lands in the Altona Forest. a) Randy Vaine, 1945 Glendale Drive urged Council to do their part to save the Altona Forest and to support Councillor Van Kempen's request for $800,000.00 over the next four years, this amount to be identified in the Reserve Fund. He also advised that this is a project of the MTRCA and that the Town should approve the request for funds and then step back and allow the MTRCA to purchase the properties they feel are necessary. b) Craig Mather, MTRCA requested Council to approve an amount of $720,000.00 and to remove the conditions concerning the properties to be purchased. He advised that the MTRCA would seek Councils approval before purchasing properties and will forward information concerning appraisals. It is very crucial for the Town to donate a fair amount for other parties to be interested. c) Julie Albanese, 1803 Altona Road questioned where they would stand at the time of the OMB hearing if an agreement has not been made with the MTRCA RESOLUTIONS Resolution #259/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen . Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Report of the Executive Committee dated December 13, 1993, be adopted. -- CARRIED Item #5 was referred and direction was given to the Town Manager to review all pertinent documents and award the tender to the appropriate firm. Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the Executive Committee Report: 8 8 8 199 23/93 Item #3 Resolution #260/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That $683,000.00 plus specific costs not to exceed $37,000 be identified within the Parkland Reserve Fund for property acquisition within the MTRCA's Altona Forest Acquisition Project. This figure represents the approximate value of the remaining sections of the urban forest as earlier identified by Pickering. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #261/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Brenner That $683,000.00 plus specific costs not to exceed $37,000.00 be paid in four equal installments over a four year period and be identified within the Parkland Reserve Fund for property acquisition within the MTRCA's Altona Forests Acquisition Project. This figure represents the approximate value of the remaining sections of the urban forest as earlier identified by Pickering. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #262/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Brenner That $400,000.00 be identified within the Parkland Reserve Fund for property acquisition within the MTRCA's Altona Forest Acquisition Project; and That the MTRCA seek Council's endorsation before the acquisition of properties. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs 8 8 8. 200 23/93 Recorded Vote on Main Motion: Yes: Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs No: Councillor Brenner Resolution #263/93 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment at its meeting of November 24, 1993, and Land Division Committee at its meeting of November 29, 1993 be received. CARRIED Resolution #264/93 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Town Council adopt Amendment No.5 to the Highbush Development Plan as outlined in the memorandum dated December 13, 1993 from the Senior Planner. CARRIED Resolution #265/93 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to proclaim February as "Heart and Stroke Month" CARRIED Resolution #266/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby authorizes its Solicitor, C.M. Timothy Sheffield, to sign and issue the Memorandum of Understanding attached to the memo of the Solicitor dated December 16, 1993, as amended, regarding the proposed separate school at Stroud's Lane and Rosebank Road. CARRIED 201 23/93 ~ I Resolution #267/93 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen 8 WHEREAS by letter dated December 1, 1993, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has informed all municipalities in Ontario that it is inviting municipalities and landowners (in conjunction with municipalities) to consider becoming potential willing hosts for a landfill site as part of a solid waste management system to serve Metro; and . WHEREAS one of the reasons that Metro states for extending this invitation is that the Interim Waste Authority, established by the Province to conduct a landfill site search and selection process, continues to be strongly opposed by the public, York Region and its area municipalities and, therefore, may not provide new landfill capacity when required; and WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Pickering has expressed its support of remote sites for waste disposal; and WHEREAS it is appropriate that a landfill site be established in a municipality that is willing to have such a facility within its boundaries; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby expresses its support of Metropolitan Toronto's efforts to invite municipalities to consider becoming potential willing hosts for a landfill site as part of a solid waste management system to serve Metro Toronto; and That the Town of Pickering respectfully declines the invitation; and 8 That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Lynn McLeod, Leader of the Opposition, Mike Harris Leader of the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party, Jim Wiseman, M.P.P., the Town of Vaughan and the Town ofCaledon. CARRIED Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #268/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the Town of Pickering respectfully declines the invitation; and That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Lynn McLeod, Leader of the Opposition, Mike Harris, Leader of the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party, r1ß1 Wiseman, M.P.P., the Town of Vaughan and the Town ofCaledon. CARRIED 8 Recorded Vote on Motion As Amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pistritto Absent: 8 8 48 202 23/93 Resolution #269/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the draft by-law to prohibit stopping on the south side of Bushmill Street between Bridge Gate Crescent and WheatsheafLane be read three times and passed. CARRIED Resolution #270/93 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Brenner That a grant in the amount of $4,000.00 be made to the Ajax/Pickering Hospital Buy-A- Bed Campaign to be used for the purpose of buying a hospital bed; and That this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organization and Individuals) CARRIED Resolution #271/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has expressed its opposition to the continuing use of the Brock West Landfill Site and to the use of the EEl 1 site for landfill; and WHEREAS the planning and implementation of an appropriate strategy to oppose these landfill sites will require a substantial amount of funding; and WHEREAS David Ryan, acting as a representative of the community and the Chair of the Waste Reduction Committee and Mayor's/Citizen's Task Force on Dumps, has challenged the Council to match funds raised by the community to help fund the fight against the continuing use of the Brock West Landfill Site and to the future use of the EEl 1 site for landfill; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby accepts the challenge to match dollar for dollar the amount raised by the community; and THAT these funds be used to oppose the landfill sites on behalf of all the residents of the Town of Pickering. TABLED 8 8 8 203 23/93 Resolution #272/93 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Wellman To table the above resolution. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor. Arthurs Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen Councillor Pistritto (V) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Higdon took leave to introduce by- laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4365/93 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 Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Town of Pickering. (A 71/87(R); 18T-- 87079(R)) By-law Number 4366/93 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 69, Plan 40M-1700 and Part of Lot 33, Concession I, in the Town of Pickering. (A 17/93) By-law Number 4367/93 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Subdivision Agreement respecting the development of Blocks 12 and 13, Plan 40M-1590, Pickering (Sandbury Building Corporation, 18T-86064; Highbush-Rougemount Centre Inc./Woodlands-Rougemount Centre Inc., LD 12/93; Nicholson, LD 13/93. By-law Number 4368/93 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 55 to 58 and 72 to 82, Plan 40M-1735, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 4369/93 Being a by-law to dedicate that part of Lot 8, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Part 13, Plan 40R-11207, as public highway (Oakbum Street; LD 127/93) 8 8 8 204 23/93 (V) BY-LAWS By-law Number 4370/93 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Claremont Co-Operative Nursery School Inc. respecting the use of the Claremont Community Centre (September 7, 1993 to June 24, 1994). By-law Number 4371/93 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 42 and 43, Plan 40M-1739, Pickering, as public highway (pinegrove Avenue road widenings). By-law Number 4372/93 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 4373/93 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 1769/83 to prohibit or regulate the keeping and running at large of certain animals. By-law Number 4374/93 Being a by-law to appoint a By-law Enforcement Officer for certain purposes (parking Regulation) Durham Condominium Corporation #106, Durham Condominium Corporation #63 By-law Number 4375/93 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 4376/93 Being a by-law to authorize the payment of a severance allowance to Erick Andersen, Inspection Officer. By-law Number 4381/93 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting development of Lot 4 and Part Lots 1,2,3,5,6, 7 and 8, Plan 395 and Part Lot 34., Plan 350, Pickering. 205 23/93 Resolution #273/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman To Table By-law 4369/93. 8 CARRIED THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Higdon moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4365/93, 4366/93, 4367/93, 4368/93, 4370/93, 4371/93, 4372/92, 4373/93, 4374/93, 4375/93, 4376/93 and 4381/93 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 (VI) OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #274/93 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen 8 For Leave to Introduce a motion concerning a request to the Region of Durham to invite municipalities and landowners to consider becoming potential willing hosts. CARRIED Resolution #275/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Brenner THAT the Town of Pickering request the Region of Durham to invite municipalities and landowners (in conjunction with municipalities) to consider becoming potential willing hosts for a landfill site as part of a solid waste management system to serve the Region of Durham; and WHEREAS one of the reasons that Durham will state for extending this invitation is that the Interim Waste Authority, established by the Province to conduct a landfill site search and selection process, continues to be strongly opposed by the public; and 8 WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Pickering has expressed its support of remote sites for waste disposal; and WHEREAS it is appropriate that a landfill site be established in a municipality that is willing to have such a facility within its boundaries; continued 8 8 8 206 23/93 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby declares that it is not a willing host; and THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to Lynn McLeod, Leader of the Opposition, Mike Harris, Leader of the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party, Jim Wiseman, M.P.P., the Town of Vaughan and the Town ofCaledon. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs. Councillors Johnson and Wellman Councillor Pistritto 2. Mayor Arthurs spoke of the passing of Dr. Hertzberg and commented on his dedication and concern for his patients over the many years of practice here in Pickering. 3. Mayor Arthurs wished everyone the best for the Holiday Season. 4. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager advised Council of the Ontario Good Roads Association Conference to be held in February. b) The Town Manager advised the Mr. Rudik and Mr. Gordon are in agreement with changes which have been made to the proposal. c) Councillor Johnson requested clarification as to who is responsible for the portion of the T ownline which runs fÌ'om Claremont to Stouffville. d) Councillor Johnson requested new business cards in the style previously used by the Town. e) Councillor Johnson advised that a copy of Bill 7 dealing with waste management is included in the Regional Agenda. Resolution #277/93 f) Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Town Manager's memo dated December 15, 1993 regarding salaries and compensation for the Town Manager and Executive Director of Operations be endorsed. CARRIED 8 8 8 (Vll) 207 23/93 The following motions were considered in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #178/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the above resolution be referred to the budget. LOST Resolution #179/93 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the above resolution be divided. LOST CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 4377/93 Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Wellman, 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 20th day of December, 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. (VJII) Dated CARRIED ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. january 17th 1994 ~~~~. MAYÓR/ -: / ~: - TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on December 13, 1993, presents its sixteenth report to Council and recommends: 8 1. DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-93004 CANUCK GREEN HOLDINGS LIMITED BLOCK 1 AND PART OFBLOCKE, PLANM-17,. AND PART OF LOT 26, RANGE 3, B.F.C. FILE NUMBER - B 2232 - 18CDM-93004 That Council recommend to Regional Council that Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-93004, submitted by Canuck Green Holdings Limited, on lands being Block 1 and Part of Block E, Plan M-17, and Part of Lot 26, Range 3, B.F.C., be APPROVED subject to the following conditions: 1. That this recommendation apply to the plan prepared by Schaeffer & Reinthaler Limited, Ontario Land Surveyors (Job No. 92085) dated September 1, 1993 as received by the Town of Pickering Planning Department, which bears the Town's Recommended Plan stamp. 2. That prior to final registration of this plan: (a) the applicant submit a Draft Durham Condominium Plan for approval by the Town Planning Department to ensure consistency between it and the approved site plans; . 8 (b) the Ministry of Environment and Energy approve noise attenuation measures for the development, and any necessary related revisions to the site plans be made to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning; (c) all of the general on-site works proposed throughout the process of site plan approval, such as landscaping, fencing, lighting, and surface treatments, be completed to the satisfaction of the Town; and (d) the applicant/owner/condominium corporation enter into a condominium agreement with the Town which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following requirements: continued compliance with the Town's Final Site Plan Approval; (i) (ü) appropriate arrangements with the Town in such areas as snow storage and driveway entrance maintenance; (ill) that the responsibility for private refuse and recycling collection, removal and disposal rests with the owner/developer/condominium corporation and any successors thereto. 8 8 8 8- 3. 4. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 2/93(R) CASTLELOCH HOMES INC. LOTS 38 TO 43, PLAN 40M-1507 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 2/93(R) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/93 submitted by Castleloch Homes Inc. to permit the development of 2 lots with 12 metres of frontage, 4 lots with 9.75 metres of frontage and one quadroplex lot be APPROVED AS FURTHER REVISED to permit the development of 4 lots with minimum frontages of 12.0 metres and 2 lots with minimum frontage of 15.0 metres for semi-detached units on the lands described as Lots 38 to 43, Plan 40M-1507, subject to the following condition; 1. That prior to the issuance of a building permit the owner submit an architectural design statement, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning, which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: a) b) units to be all brick construction the garage vehicular entrance is not to project more than 2.4 metres beyond the main front wall of the semi-detached units garages of the semi-detached units are to be paired and the garage roof line of each garage associated with the semi-detached unit is to be identical with or a mirror image of the adjoining garage. " c) METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION ACQUISITION OF THE AL TONA FOREST ENVIRONMENT ALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA - REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL P ARTICIP ATION BY PICKERING FILENUMBER-Bl000 That $400,000.00 be identified within the Park Land ReselVe Fund for property acquisition within the MTRCA's Altona Forest Acquisition Project; and That a portion of these funds be used by the MTRCA in the acquisition of property belonging to Cassel and Poling that falls within the 19 hectare forest identified by the Town; being approximately 1.32 acres; and That the Town of Pickering negotiate the acqùisition of approximately 1.19 acres of land being the Rivett property for Town purposes in conjunction with the MTRCA holdings; and That the balance be available for future Pickering participation along with other funding parties in additional acquisition at the Town's discretion. 1993 BUDGETS; AND FINANCIAL PREPARATIONS FOR 1993 YEAR END AND 1994 BUDGETS FILE NUMBER - C 2200 That the recommendations set out in memorandum of the Treasurer-Collector dated November 17, 1993 respecting 1993 Budgets and Financial Preparations for 1993 Year End and 1994 Budgets be adopted. 8 8 8 5. TENDER FOR CONTRACT CARETAKING NO. T-I0-93 FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That Tender T -10-93 submitted by Concorde Building Maintenance for contract caretaking for the Pickering Civic Complex, Pickering Public Library and Town Works Centre in the amount of$110,890.84, be approved. Referred to Town Mana2er 6. "KIDNEY MONTH" - MARCH, 1994 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Kidney Month" - March, 1994