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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeti ng of the Pi ckeri ng Town Counci 1 was held on Monday,
February 3,1992 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
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Mayor W. Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
E. Higdon
R. Johnson
E. Pi stritto
K. Van Kempen
D. Wellman
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Solicitor
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
N. Carroll - Director of Planning
T. Melymuk - Deputy Director of Planning
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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Regular meeting of January 20,1992.
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DELEGATIONS
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Joe Dickson, representing the Big Brothers Association
of Ajax-Pickering and Ian Rogers, representing the
Uni ted Way, requested the support of Counci 1 and the
conmunity for it IIBowl For Millionsll fundraising
activity.
Steve Wagner, as part owner of the lands at the
northeast corner of Altona Road and Kingston Road,
stated that he will accept a five storey building on
the subject 1 ands and that hi s proposed development
complies with the Official Plan and has the support of
the Planning staff.
3.
Tom Mohr, representing the Pickering East Shore
Conmunity Association, stated that with respect to the
proposed restructuring of the Bay Ridges Library, this
1 ibrary has been well used in the past and noted that
the Central Library is too far for Seniors and
children to walk to. The Bay Ridges Library is needed
to enhance the education of future generations and
Council must consider the maintenance of this library
as a priority budget item.
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DELEGATIONS - continued
Sonia Mohr, 842 Naroch Boulevard, stated that the Bay
Ridges Library is more important than a new ice rink
and that the Central Library is too far to walk to and
is too busy.
Susan Poole, 1296 Ilona Park Road, stated that Council
should look at other alternatives, such as shorter
hours, in order to keep the Bay Ri dges Library open
and asked if a study had been done to determine if the
downsizing of the library was feasible. She noted
that there are three el ementary school s in Bay Ri dges
that use the branch for class visits and research.
There are also childrens' programs at the Bay Ridges
Li brary that woul d not be acconmodated at the Central
Library or would be too crowded..
Knud Wa 11, Radom Street, s ta ted that the Bay Ri dges
Library is part of the community and the staff is
friendly and helpful. He felt that libraries are
essential for instilling education in children and
should take precedence over a new ice rink.
Bernie Luttmer, on behalf of Bill McEachnie, stated
that Counci 1 must i nvesti gate the downsi zi ng or
restructuri ng of the Bay Ri dges Li brary further. He
is concerned about the safety and education of
children if this branch is closed and stated that
Council must give this branch a high spending priority.
Mrs. Passmore stated that the Bay Ridges Library
should be maintained at its current level of operation
and the Li brary Board shoul d make other arrangements
to save money. The Story Time Program is important
for children and the branch is close for older
children and teens.
Al imamy Bangura, 877 Antoni 0 Street, stated that a
library is important in encouraging literacy.
Business and private citizens look for facilities such
as libraries when contemplating a move to another
community. The Bay Ridges Library is a community
library that provides cohesion and solidarity of
community.
Rob Anderson, 871 Douglas Avenue, stated that the
operating expenses of the proposed arena and
Recreation Complex is far higher than the Bay Ridges
Library. This branch is very busy, particularly
during the evenings and its closure or downsizing
would cause a communications gap in the conmunity. He
suggested that possibly the Central Library should
close for half a day in order to provide the funds to
keep the Bay Ridges Library at its current operating
level.
Ian Evertman, 807 Bem Avenue, stated that when he was
younger, he would not have been allowed to visit the
Central Library because it was too far from his home
in Bay Ridges.
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(II)
DELEGATIONS - continued
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Judy Robins, 1799 Bronte Square, stated that although
she is a member of the Public Library Board, she is
not speaki ng on behalf of the Board wi th respect to
the Bay Ridges Library. She indicated that the Board
undertook a Needs Study in 1991 whi ch showed that 51 %
of the residents of Bay Ridges used the Central
Library, that two-thirds of the residents in Bay
Ridges who used that branch drove to it and that most
of the patrons of the Bay Ridges Branch were 01 der
citizens. She noted that the restructuring of the Bay
Ri dges Branch wi 11 focus on servi ng Seni ors and that
although there are other alternatives for saving
money, they all cost more money.
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(III)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3/92 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That the report of the Executi ve Commi ttee Meeti ng of January
27,1992 be adopted with the following amendment:
Item #5 was deferred until February 17,1992.
CARRIED
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Resolution #4/92
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That the Council of the Town of Pickering petition the Minister
of Transportation for subsidy under the provisions of the Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on expenditures
incurred during the years 1991,1992 and 1993.
CARRIED
Resolution #5/92
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Higdon
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
is concerned with the rising costs of hydro within the Town of
Pickering; and
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Whereas increases in 1991, when combi ned wi th the GST, were in
excess of 15%; and
Whereas Ontario Hydro has already indicated a further increase
of over 11%; and
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Resolution #5/92 - continued
Whereas Pickering Hydro is our local municipal public utility
commission for ultimately retailing hydro to homeowners and
businesses;
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Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporation of the Town of
Pi ckeri ng requests that the Pi ckeri ng Hydro-E1 ectri c Commi ss ion
prepare an independent report to examine the impact of combining
the Town's public utilities commission with other public
utilities conmission in neighbouring municipalities.
CARRIED
Resolution #6/92
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That By-law 2659/88 which was tabled at the Council Meeting of
January 20,1992 be now lifted from the table.
CARRIED
Resolution #7/92
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Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That subsection (5}(b}(i) of section 2 (Text Amendment) of
By-law 2659/88 be deleted and replaced with the following
subsection:
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despite section 5(3)(h}, the maximum building height
shall be 5 storeys only within the area of the
CO/(H}RM1(C15} zone between Highway No.2 (Kingston
Road) and a line that is parallel to and 57 metres
distant from the most northerly boundary of the
CO/(H)RM1(C15) zone.
CARRIED
Resolution #8/92
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Moved by Councillor Wellman
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That the modification to By-law 2659/88, which has occurred
since the statutory public meeting, is technical and minor in
nature, and therefore, no further notice is required to be given
with respect to By-law 2659/88.
CARRIED
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Resolution #9/92
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That By-law 2659/88 be read a third time and passed.
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CARRIED
Resolution #10/92
Moved by Councillor Higdon
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
Whereas the Bay Ri dges Library i s an important part of the
community and continues to serve a large population in the Bay
Ridges Conmunity; and
Whereas it was the intention of the previous Public Library
Board to downsize this branch in 1992 as a means of lowering its
overall expenses; and
Whereas the downsizing of this branch will cause hardship to all
persons who currently enjoy this smaller but well maintained
branch and the many seni ors who use thi s branch because the
Seni or Centre is adj acent to it and the students who use thi s
branch for research and study purposes and because the Barbara
Black Youth Centre is adjacent to it;
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Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the Town of
Pickering hereby directs the Public Library Board to keep the
Bay Ridges Library open until the newly appointed Board has had
an opportuni ty to exami ne any opti ons and possi bl e a 1 ternati ves
related to its continued operation.
LOST
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Higdon, Pistritto and Van Kempen
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #11/92
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen
That Council consider the nomination of a person to sit on the
Land Division Conmittee.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Van Kempen, Wellman and
Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Brenner and Pistritto
No:
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Moved by Councillor Wellman that George Martin be nominated to
sit on the Land Division Committee.
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Wellman
that nominations be closed.
CARR I ED
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Resolution #12/92
Moved by Councillor Van Kempen
Seconded by Councillor Wellman
That George Martin be nominated for appointment by the Regional
Municipality of Durham to sit on the Land Division Conmittee.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson,
Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs
Pistritto,
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BY-LAWS
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Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, moved for
leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 3925/92
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 Blocks 37 and 38, Plan
40M-1535, and Part Lot 20, Concession 2, in the Town of
Pi ckeri ng. (A 11 /91 )
By-law Number 3926/92
Bei ng a by-l aw to change the name of Forsyth Lane to Wi 1 dwood
Crescent in Plan 40M-1488, Pickering.
By-law Number 3927/92
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium
Agreement respecti ng the development of Lot 7, P1 an 40M-1347,
Pickering (Draft Plan 18CDM-88014; Brockfe1d Equities Inc.)
By-law Number 3928/92
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 1887/84 (Business Licensing) to
provide for an increased licence fee for markets.
By-law Number 3928/92 was deferred until February 17, 1992
pendi ng a report from the Town C1 erl< on a1 ternate methods of
licencing flea markets
By-law Number 3929/92
Being a by-law to amend By-law 44/74 (Lottery Licensing) to
provide for an increased lottery licence fee.
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BY-LAWS - continued
By-law Number 3930/92
Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2206/86 for the licensing,
regulating and governing of taxicab drivers, owners and brokers.
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By-law Number 3931/92
Being a by-law to establish fees for information relating to
properties in the Town of Pickering.
By-law Number 3932/92
Bei ng a by-l aw to establ ish an honorari urn for Members of the
Committee of Adjustment.
THIRD READING
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, moved
that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers
3925/92, 3926/92, 3927/92, 3929/92, 3930/92, 3931/92 and 3932/92
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
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
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By-law Number 3933/92
Counci 11 or Van Kempen, seconded by Counci 11 or Johnson 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 3rd day of February 1992
and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and
Cl erk si gn the same and that the Seal of the Corporati on be
thereto affixed.
CARRIED
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ADJ OURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Dated
February 17th 1992
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Conmittee of the Town of Pickering having met
on January 27, 1991, presents its second report to Counci 1 and
reconmends:
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY
GRAND OAK HOMES AND LISGOOLD
DEVELOPMENTS AT THE NORTH END
OF MAJOR OAKS ROAD
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 11/91
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/91,
submitted on behalf of Grand Oak Homes (Eastern
Division) Inc. and Lisgoold Developments Inc., on
lands being Blocks 37 & 38, Plan 40M-1535 and Part of
Lot 20, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, to rezone the
subject 1 ands to an appropri ate zoni ng to permi t the
development of one townhouse block consisting of eight
units on lots with frontages of approximately 7.0
metres and three detached dwelling units on lots with
frontages of approximately 9.0 metres, be APPROVED.
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY
GRAND OAK HOMES AND LISGOOLD
DEVELOPMENTS AT THE NORTH END
OF MAJOR OAKS ROAD
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 11/91
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That Grand Oak Homes (Eastern Division) Inc.1s request
for exemption from the Town severance policy, to
permit the proposed eleven lots to be created by
consent rather than draft plan of subdivision, on
1 ands bei ng Blocks 37 and 38, P1 an 40M-1535 and Part
of Lot 20, Concessi on 2 in the Town of Pi ckeri ng, be
APPROVED, subject to the condition that the owner
enter into an appropriate development agreement with
and to the satisfaction of the Town of Pickering prior
to the Town's release of LDls 269/91 to 279/91
inclusive.
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REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF HALL
RENTAL FEE BY PICKERING ARTS COUNCIL
FILE NUMBER - A 2110
That the normal hall rental fee for the East and West
Salons and stage set-up at the Pickering Recreation
Comp 1 ex be waived for the Pi ckeri ng Arts Counc il to
conduct its Gala 192 Celebrations on Saturday, March
28, 1 992.
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IGLOO RECYCLING PROGRAM
AT 1210 RADOM STREET
FILE NUMBER - E 5500
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering has endorsed the Igloo Recycling Program
whereby the residents of high density developments are
encouraged to purchase recyc 1 i ng i gl oos in order to
contribute to waste reduction; and
Whereas the Council has provided an allowance of
$10,000 in the 1992 Sanitation budget to assist these
developments with the purchase of the igloos; and
Whereas Durham Condominium Corporation #19 at 1210
Radom Street has purchased three igloos from the
Region of Durham at a cost of $4,250;
Now Therefore the Counci 1 of the Corporation of the
Town of Pi ckeri ng hereby authori zes the payment of
$2,125 bei ng 50% of the cost of the i gl oos to Durham
Condominium Corporation #19;
and that thi s amount be charged to Account 2430-2398
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COST SHARING OF STORM SEWERS
WITH VALERIAN INVESTMENTS ON
TWYN RIVERS DRIVE
FILE NUMBER - E 1100
That the Town pay to Valerian Investments Inc. the
amount of $51,089.03 toward the cost of storm sewers
constructed on Twyn Rivers Drive.
DEFERRED UNTIL FEBRUARY 17,1992
PROCLAMATIONS
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following
proclamations:
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Insurance Information Week - February 24-29,1992
Oxfam Day - February 29,1992
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Kidney Month - March, 1992
Ontario Heritage Week - February 17-23,1992
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Cancer Month - April, 1992