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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 4, 1992 10/92 53 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, May 4,1992 at 7:30 p.m. e PRESENT: COUNCILLORS: Acting Mayor M. Brenner - E. Higdon R. Johnson E. Pistritto K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall B. Taylor N. Carroll ABSENT: - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning Mayor Arthurs - (ill) 8 (I) Regular meeting of April 21,1992. (II ) 1. 2. 8 ADOPTION OF MINUTES DELEGATIONS Don Given, representing the Landford Group, stated that he supports the motion to consider Planning Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Counci 1 Meeti ng of September 21, 1992. Thi s is not a simpl e issue and every group wi th an interest i n the Altona Forest will have an opportunity to debate the issue. The development of the Altona Forest will provide jobs in the development and construction industries. Kevin Ashe, representing the Separate School Board, stated that he supports the motion to consider Planning Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Counci 1 Meeti ng of September 21, 1992. St. Monicals elementary school is in a crisis situation due to overcrowding. The Separate School Board wants a school in the Al tona Forest as part of a park and church and he noted that the Ministry of Education has already provided funds for this school. The Town must move forward in the planning process and not wait indefinitely for comments from the Province. (II ) 3. -- 4. 5. . 6. 7. 8 8. 9. 10. 11. 8 10/92 54 DELEGATIONS - continued Anna Mariani, 526 Charnwood Court, representing the St. Monicals PTA, stated that she supports the motion to consider Planning Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Counci 1 Meeti ng of September 21, 1992. If a school was built in the Altona Forest, it would alleviate the overcrowding at St. Monica's and therefore she asked that Counci 1 make a deci si on on this matter. Mario Polsinelli, 1826 Rosebank Road, stated that he supports the motion to consi der Pl anni ng Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Council Meeting of September 21, 1992. He wants the issue of the ~tona Forest resolved at Council in the near future because he wishes to develop his lands. Joe Sodta, 1818 Rosebank Road, stated that sanitary sewers are now available to his property and he therefore wants the Al tona Forest issue consi dered so he can develop his land. Tex Farrell, representing the Sheet Metal Workers Uni on, stated that 50% of the membershi p of hi s Uni on 1 i ves in the Durham area and they have a 40% unemployment rate. He supports the motion to consider Planning Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Council Meeting of September 21,1992. Peter Landolt, representing various landowners, stated that he supports the motion to consider Planning Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Counci 1 Meeti ng of September 21, 1992. He asked why the approval of a subdivision is being delayed because of the Al tona Forest issue and why hi s cli ents are being made to suffer financial loss. He suggested that Council deal with the issue and then let the Province comment on it. Sal Albanese, 1803 Altona Road, stated that he supports the motion to consi der Pl anni ng Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Council Meeting of September 21, 1992. Gord Webster, representi ng the Drywall Workers Uni on Local 675, stated that 1,100 of his members are unemployed and if Council approves development in the Altona Forest, it will provide jobs. George Val 0, representi ng the Labourers Uni on, stated that his Union has about 15,000 members with most living in the Pickering and Durham area. He requested that Council consider and approve development in the Altona Forest so that the house building industry will be given a boost. Jul i a Schembri, representi ng Jim Wi seman, MPP, read from a letter prepared by Mr. Wiseman. He stated that he has foll owed thi s issue and has heard from groups on all sides of the issue. Any motion to consider the Altona Forest must provide for conflict resolution that will involve all groups. Although the Province coul d intervene in thi s matter, it is Counci 11 s responsibility to resolve this issue and to involve all groups. (II ) 2. e 13. 14. 8 15. 16. 17. 8 10/92 55 DELEGATIONS - continued John Whitehead, representing Brama1ea Limited, stated that he supports the motion to consi der P1 anni ng Report 16/90 regarding the A1tona Forest at the Council Meeting of September 21,1992. The Province has not commented on this issue in over a year and a half and therefore the land use process for owners in the Altona Forest is being stalled. It is up to Council to continue the planning process for the Altona Forest. Murray Loebe1, representi ng the Greater Toronto Home Builders Association, stated that he supports the motion to consider Planning Report 16/90 regarding the Altona Forest at the Counci 1 Meeti ng of September 21, 1992. The development of the Altona Forest will have a positive financial impact on Pickering. The slow down in the building industry is having a devastating effect and therefore Council must get the discussion process on the Altona Forest moving. Judy Griffiths, Whitevale, asked if the Altona Forest is the only land available in Pickering for development. The Al tona Forest must be preserved for future generati on and for the preservation of animal species and the water supply. She stated that the Town must wait for a response from the Ministry of the Environment before proceeding with any part of the planning process for the A1tona Forest. Resolution #56/92 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That additional delegations be heard but that each person be allowed to speak for a maximum of five minutes. CARRIED RECORDED VOTE: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Wellman Absent: Mayor Arthurs Fred Beer, representing stated that if housi ng ensure that they will A1tona Forest. Council this sensitive matter. the Pickering Rural Association, is needed, the marketplace will be built without developing the must make a careful decision in Lorne Almack, Cl aremont, stated that Counci 1 must not use the justification of improving the local economy for approving the Altona Forest. Brian Henshall, representing the Pickering Naturalists, stated that he was pl eased to hear that there may be a resolution to the problem the Separate School Board is experiencing with finding a new school site. The A1tona Forest is significant for animals and plant life and must be preserved in its entirety. (II ) 18. 8 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 8 24. 25. 26. 27. 8 28. 10/92 56 DELEGATIONS - continued Lloyd Thomas, representing the Whitevale and District Residents Association, stated that he objects to the motion to consider the Altona Forest in September being brought up at the last minute. The Ministry of the Environment should have time to study the Altona Forest and comment on it. Lois James, a former representative of the Hillside Community Association, stated that the residents of Scarborough supported the Rouge Valley Park and resi dents in Pickering seem to support the preservation of the Altona Forest. Council must have patience when dealing with the Altona Forest. Madeleine Carruthers, Old Forest Road, stated that she moved to Pi ckeri ng because there was some forested 1 ands left but now finds the Altona and Pinegrove Forests threatened. Di eter Daues, Pi negrove Avenue, stated that he was very upset about loosing the Pinegrove and Altona Forests. These fores ts may be preserved if Sea ton is a 11 owed to develop. He stated that it appeared as though Council was seeking a quick decision on the issue of the Altona Forest. Henry Goldberg, Whitevale, stated that the Mayor of Scarborough is envi ous of the greenspace in Pi ckeri ng and noted that the Town will be seen as a desireable place to live because of the greenspace. Joe Pacione, 331 Sheppard Avenue, stated that he moved to Pi ckeri ng because of the abundance of greenspace. Counci 1 should meet with the Premier to discuss ways to save the Altona Forest and encourage the dev~lopment of Seaton. Milton Masonic, representing the owners of 1727 Altona Road, stated that it would cost the Town a substantial amount of money to save the Altona Forest. He wants to see greenspace preserved but a deci si on must be made or the Ontario Municipal Board will make a decision on behalf of the Town. Richard Fraser, Rougemount Drive, stated that greenspace must be preserved for social purposes. Steven Marshall, representi ng Save The Rouge, stated that due to the short noti ce of the moti on to cons i der the Altona Forest, the Rouge Valley Park Advisory Committee cannot conment on it. The Al tona Forest impacts not only on Pickering but also on Scarborough and Markham. He advised that the Town should wait for the Minister's response then proceed with a joint Environmental Assessment process with the Province. some Davi d Ryan, representi ng the Rouge Vall ey Communi ty Association, stated that he is opposed to the wholesale development of the Altona Forest. If the Province is unresponsive to Council's request for comments, they should be urged to make comments in the near future. The Province must be asked to carry out the envi ronmenta 1 assessment process. Maureen Jones, Whitevale, stated that it is doubtful if the Altona Forest can jump start the house building industry in Pickering. The Province should be encouraged to sell land in Seaton and use the proceeds to purchase 1 and in the Altona Forest. 10/92 57 (II) DELEGATIONS - continued 29. Victor Rudik, 1855 Rosebank Road, stated that he was concerned about the motion to consider the Altona Forest in September being brought at the last minute. He has commented on the Altona Forest many times and to many different agencies. Bramalea Limited has referred their draft plan of subdivision to the Ontario Municipal Board and the Town has no jurisdiction in this matter. Bramalea Limited has been negotiating with the Separate School Board for a site across from his house and noted that he was told that there would be single family dwellings with fifty foot lots across from his house. 8 30. Mrs. Ainsl ey, Greenval e Crescent, stated that the Highbush Public School is also very overcrowded. The Minister of the Environment has had a year and a half to comment on the Altona Forest and is obviously not interested in it. There must be a compromise to save part of the Altona Forest. (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #57/92 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the report of the Executive Committee Meeting of April 27, 1992 be adopted. 8 CARRIED Resolution #58/92 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the requested Amendment to the Haml et of Cl aremont Development Plan to redesignate lands being Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Town of Pickering, from Open Space to Residential - Phase I required to permit the development of two detached residential dwellings be APPROVED AS REVISED to permit consi derati on of the creati on of one additional lot being a minimum of 0.8 hectares, for a detached resi denti a 1 dwell i ng, as an excepti on withi n the Open Space designation, subject to other requirements of the existing zoning, and that Planning staff be requested to prepare an appropriate amendment to the Hamlet of Claremont Development Plan to this effect. CARRIED Resolution #59/92 8 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/91, submitted by Mr. Peter Wood, on lands being Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Town of Pickering, from Agricultural to an appropriate Res i denti a 1 zone, to permit the development of one detached residential dwellings, be APPROVED. CARRIED 10/92 58 Resolution #60/92 8 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Section 1.(A} of the Fairport Conmunity Rosebank Neighbourhood Development Plan be amended by adding thereto the words lIunless the character of the area is such that a smaller lot frontage or smaller lot depth is desirablell so that this Section will read as follows: IIWithin Precinct No.1, residential development shall be limited to the provision of single detached dwellings only. All new lots created in this precinct shall have minimum lot frontages of approximately 15 metres and minimum lot depths ranging between approximately 33 metres and 60 metres unl ess the character of the area is such tha t a sma 11 er lot frontage or sma 11 er lot depth is desirable.1I CARRIED Resolution #61/92 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Higdon Whereas Pitney Bowes of Canada Ltd. has submitted a site plan for a proposed office development on the property in the Town of Pickering described as: 8 Part of Lot 18, Range 3, B.F.C. (Parts 1,2,3 and 4, Plan 40R-11251; Part 2, Plan 40R-7115 and Part 10, Plan 40R-2638, Town of Pickering; And Whereas Pitney Bowes of Canada Ltd. has requested assurances from the Town of Pickering that the development may be used as an independent office building in the future provided that such a use is permitted by the Official Plan of the Region of Durham as interpreted by the Regi on; Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that in the event that the Region of Durham Offi ci a 1 Pl an permi ts an offi ce development on the site, the Town of Pickering wi11 actively attempt to pass as soon as reasonably possible necessary amendments to the Town's District Plan and/or zoning by-laws to ensure that a business office use is permitted for the site; and that any si te pl an submi tted for a development on thi s property be circulated to the area residents prior to approval. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Wellman Mayor Arthurs Absent: 8 8 8 8 10/92 59 Resolution #62/92 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Higdon That alternate Tender No. T -4-92 submi tted by Ontari 0 Bus Industri es in the amount of $528,595.20 be approved. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Johnson, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 3968/92 - Third Reading Only Bei ng a by-l aw to stop-up and close part of the road allowance between Lots 34 and 35, Concession 1, Pickering, as public highways and to authorize the sale thereof to the abutting owner (Part 16 and 17, Plan 40R-13600; part of Pinegrove Road). By-law Number 3977/92 Being a by-law to assume Dahlia Crescent, Plan 40M-1448, Pickering, for public use as public highway under the jurisdiction of the Town. By-law Number 3978/92 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1448, Pickering. By-law Number 3979/92 Bei ng a by-l aw to authori ze the executi on of a Rel ease and Di scharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1448, Pickering. By-law Number 3980/92 Bei ng a by-l aw to dedi cate Block 100, Pl an 40M-1652, Pi ckeri ng and that part of Lot 26, Concession 2, Pickering, designated as Part 2, Plan 40R-13186, as public highway (Lynn Heights Drive). By-law Number 3981/92 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of Part Lot 28, Concession 1, Pickering and to repeal By-law 3775/91 (Thickson Developments Ltd; 18T-87084). By-law Number 3982/92 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of part of Blocks K and M, Plan 418, Pickering (Sandbury Building (Pickering) Corporation; l8T-89l08). - "j - 8 8 . -- 10/92 60 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3983/92 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of Blocks 69 and 70, Pl an 40M-15ll, Pi ckeri ng, and to repeal By-l aw 3625/91 (Cyrno Holdings Inc.; 18T-89023). By-law Number 3984/92 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of Lot 6, Plan 221, and Blocks 126 and 128, Pl an 40M-1232, Pi ckeri ng (Cougs Investments Ltd.; 18T-90031). By-law Number 3985/92 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 3986/92 Bei ng a by-l aw to appoi nt By-l aw Enforcement Offi cers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1890 Valley Farm Road DCC #93 and 1880 Valley Farm Road DCC #106. By-law Number 3987/92 Being a by-law to amend By-law 264/75 to establish a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Waterford Gate, Oakburn Street and Valleyview Drive. By-law Number 3988/92 Being a by-law to amend By-law 55/74 prohibiting heavy traffic on Waterford Gate. Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Wellman Mayor Arthurs Absent: THIRD READING Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, moved that the report of the Commi ttee of the Whole on By-l aw Numbers 3968/92, 3977 /92, 3978/92, 3979/92, 3980/92, 3981/92, 3982/92, 3983/92, 3984/92, 3985/92, 3986/92, 3987/92 and 3988/92 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 8 8 - / (V) 1. 10/92 61 OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Higdon, moved for leave to introduce the following motion: Resolution #63/92 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering passed a resolution on December 17, 1990 to refer Pl anni ng Report 16/90 pertai ni ng to the Al tona Forest to the Minister of the Environment for review and comment with respect to environmental issues within the Forest area as they relate to the Greenlands Strategy Report and the Watershed Report; and Whereas the Minister was requested to respond to these issues within three months; and Whereas the Mi ni stry of the Envi ronment and other interested Ministries and agencies have had since that time to comment on and respond to the Study; and Whereas the Counci 1 and the 1 andowners wi thi n the A ltona Forest have a need to know how these lands can be developed; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs that the Planning Report 16/90 be considered at the regular Council Meeting of September 21, 1992 and that proper public notice of the Townls intent to consider an Official Plan amendment be undertaken by staff; and that the Clerk be directed to inform the Premier of the resol uti on and encourage him to respond stati ng the Provi nce' s interest i n the Al tona Forest by September 21, 1992. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Wellman Councillor Brenner Mayor Arthurs No: Absent: The above resolution was amended by adding thereto the following: Resolution #64/92 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the precedi ng motion be amended by addi ng thereto the following paragraph: lIand that the Clerk be directed to inform the Premier of this resolution and encourage him to respond stating the Province1s interest in the Altona Forest by September 21, 199211. CARRIED continued 62 10/92 Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Wellman No: Councillor Brenner Absent: Mayor Arthurs 8 (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3989/92 Councillor Van Kempen, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved for leave to introduce a By-l aw of the Town of Pi ckeri ng to confi rm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pi ckeri ng at its meeti ng hel d on the 4th day of May, 1992 and that the same be now fi nally passed and that the Mayor and Cl erk si gn the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VII ) ADJOURNMENT. The Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Dated May 19th 1992 May 8 \. 8 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on Apri 1 27, 1992, presents its ei ghth report to Counci 1 and recommends: 1. ALTONA FOREST AND THE ROUGE-DUFFIN CORRIDOR FILE NUMBER - B 1000 8 That the Town Council receive Planning Report No. 4/92 regarding Altona Forest and the Rouge-Duffin Corridor. 2. NOX IOUS WEEDS FILE NUMBER - A 2260 That the Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the Town of Pickering authorizes the publication of a Public Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the provi si on of the Weed Control Act of the Provi nee of Ontario and directs the Regional Weed Inspectors to cause noxi ous weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper; and that the expenses incurred by the sale Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collectorls Roll of the Town of Pickering against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act. 8 3. IINATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEKII - MAY 17 - 23,1992 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proc1 amati on: IINATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK'. - MAY 17 - 23,1992 4. OVERTIME POLICY FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That the Pol icy on Compensati on For Overtime Worked dated March 31,1992 be approved. 5. KINSMEN AND KINETTE CLUBSI PROJECT IIPROUD TO BE CANADIANII FILE NUMBER - F 2600 8 Whereas it is appropriate to encourage all Canadians to take pride in a united, strong and independent Canada; and Whereas Canadians are normally a reserved people, often concealing their patriotic feelings; and 8/92 2 Whereas Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada have created an opportunity for all Canadians to participate in their IIProud to be Canadianll project during the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Confederation in 1992; 8 Now Therefore, 1 et it be resolved that the Counci 1 of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby supports the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs IIProud to be Canadi anll project as an opportuni ty to nurture a positive lifelong relationship with our heritage and our flag, to encourage stronger ties among all Canadians for the further advancement of Canada as a leader in world circles and to promote our tremendous pride in being Canadians. 8 8