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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 18, 1991 3/91 13 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, February 18, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: 8 Mayor W. Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. Mitchell K. Van Kempen ALSO PRESENT: N. C. Marsha 11 B. Taylor N. Carroll L. Taylor - Town Manager - Town C1 erk - Director of Planning - Manager - Current Operations Division ABSENT: Councillor Morgan - (;11) 8 Prior to calling the meeting to order, Mayor Arthurs reported that vari ous community groups have requested the Mi ni stry of Municipal Affairs to review the actions of Council. (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of February 4, 1991. Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Mitchell, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Morgan Absent: (II ) 1. DELEGATIONS 8 Mr. Glenn Hunt, 1467 Rosebank Road, stated that he would like to see changes to the design alternatives for Rosebank Road North that would decrease the number of trees that had to be removed and to have 1 ess impact on the 1 ength of dri veways. The si dewa 1 k wi dth shou1 d be reduced to 0.9 metres and located as close to the travelled portion of the road as possible. He stated that most residents are opposed to the design study as it is currently proposed and that Altona Road and Whites Road are of sufficent size to carry the north-south traffic. (II ) 3/91 14 DELEGATIONS - continued 2. 8 3. 8 4. 5. 8 Mr. David Reid, representing the Rosebank Road North and Area Conmuni ty Associ ati on stated that there are two conflicting goals in the Pickering District Plan; one regarding neighbourhood image and one regarding efficent traffic movement. He questioned why a four 1 ane road wou1 d be put; n an exi s ti ng nei ghbourhood that will be dangerous for children and will not enhance a special policy area. Mr. Reid suggested that there should be an Official Plan amendment to des i gnate Rosebank Road as a 1 oca 1 road or a resolution to declare it a two lane road. The Woodlands Community Plan contains three goals which are to preserve natural features, promote a safe and efficent traffic system and to ensure the compatible development of existing and future development. By-1 aw 3036 does not prov; de for small er front yard depths for properties on Rosebank Road North. He asked Council to consider the social impact of improvement to Rosebank Road North on the resi dents and asked that a reso1 ution be passed to deem the pavement wi dth on Rosebank Road North as 9.75 metres from Old Forest Road to Sheppard Avenue Mr. George Martin, representing the Greenwood and Area Ratepayers Association, stated that the Mayor's announcement that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs has been asked to undertake an invest; gat; on of the Town is a surprise. He stated that Members of Council shou1 d not i ndu1 ge in personal attacks on other Members and that the conduct of some Members gives the entire Council a bad name. Council must pull together to provide good leadership and decisions and he asked that Resolution #9/91 be rescinded. Mr. Alex Robertson, Modlin Road, stated that he agreed wi th the conments of George Mart; n and added that the actions of Council have brought disgrace upon the Town. He stated that if the allegations in Resolution #9/91 are true, then Councillor Van Kempen should resign or the Ministry of Municipal Affairs should be asked to remove him. If the allegations in Resolution #9/91 cannot be substanti ated, then the proposers of the resolution should resign or the Mayor should ask for a Ministry investigation. He further stated that some Members of Council tried to get a member of the press removed from her job. Mr. Fred Beer, represent; ng the Picker; ng Rural Association stated that he agree with the conments of George Martin and Alex Robertson and indicated that the actions of Council are becoming notorious. He indicated that his Association sent a letter of complaint about the Council to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. 3/91 15 (II ) 6. DELEGATIONS - continued 8 Mr. Lloyd Thomas, representing the Coalition of Pickering stated that he agrees with the conments of the prev; ous speakers and is gl ad that there may be an investigation by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. The Town needs strong representati on and Counci 1 has proven that it can be effective when it works as a team. He stated that his Association has sent a letter of complaint to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. 7. Mr. Meu1endyk, representing the Green River Residents Associ at; on, stated that he agrees with the comments made by the previous speakers about Council's actions. Marion Thomas, Whitevale, stated that she is dissat;fied with the actions of Council which must be able to withstand the scrutiny of the public. The questioning of the Councillors' Communications Allowance is proper and any suggestions for pari ngthe budget should be welcome. 8. (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #12/91 - See Appendix #1 8 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 11, 1991 be adopted with the following amendments: Item #1 was amended by adding to Section 4(a) the following sentence: IIThat the Rosebank Road North and Area Community Association have representatives actively involved in this project. II Item #1 was further amended in Section 6 by adding after the phrase IIformu1ation of reconmendationsll the words lIin conj uncti on wi th the Di rector of P1 anni ng for p 1 anni ng considerations II. Item #1 was further amended in Section 2 by deleting the entire section and substituting therefor the following: IIThat the pavement width be centrally located within the current 20 metre ri ght-of-way with si dewalks constructed on both sides of the road allowance, to a standard satisfactory to the Town. II Item #2 was amended by adding the words lIand by deleting the allocation of $17,500 for the strategic Plan in Account 2126.11 8 CARRIED Reconmended Vote on Item #2 as amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dicl<erson, Mitchell, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Johnson Councillor Morgan No: Absent: 3/91 16 The following motions were considered in conjunction with the adoption of the Executive Conmittee Report: Resolution #13/91 8 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That Item #1 be amended in Section 1 by deleting all words after the phrase lito 01 d Forest Roadll and substituting therefor the following lIand consideration will be given to an 11 metre pavement width if it is determined necessary at this time at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue and Rosebank Road. LOST Resolution #14/91 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Item #1 be amended in Section 4(b) by del eti ng the words lithe impactll and substituting therefor the following: lithe social, environmental and financial impactsll. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner and Johnson Councillors Dickerson, Mitchell, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Morgan 8 Absent: Resolution #15/91 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Item #1 be amended by del eting any reference to a 27 metre right-of-way and a 14 metre pavement width. LOST Resolution #16/91 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That Item #2 be amended by reducing Communications Allowance to $1,100 each. the Councillors' LOST Recorded Vote: 8 Yes: No: Councillor Van Kempen Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Mitchell and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Morgan Absent: 3/91 17 Resolution #17/91 8 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Item #2 be amended by deleting the allocation of $20,000 for landscaping at Brock Road and Highway 401 in Account 21 32 -6181 . LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Johnson Councillors Mitchell, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Morgan Resolution #18/91 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Pi ckeri ng Town Counci 1 approval of Draft P1 an of Subdivision l8T-85006 recommended to Regional Council be amended by resci nding the Counci 1 recommended pl an dated December 17, 1990 and substi tuti ng thereto the appl i cant I s proposed revi si on dated December 7, 1990, noted as preliminary site concept 2 prepared by planning consultants, Walker, Wright, Young Associates Limited. 8 Deferred for four weeks (IV) BY-LAWS Counci 11 or Johnson, seconded by Councillor Mitchell moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 3651/91 Being a by-law to amend the Town of Pickering Municipal Code to adopt the 1991 estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering. By-law Number 3652/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the development of all of Lot 24, Part Lots 21, 23, 27 and 28, Part Block D, all Block E and Part Simon Street, Plan M-1040, Pickering, estimated as Parts 1 to 39, both inclusive and Parts 42 and 43, Plan 40R-13079 (Diamond Swan Ventures Corp.) 8 By-law Number 3653/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of storm sewer easements to The Corpora ti on of the Town of Pi ckeri ng in Plan 40M-1515, Pickering. 3/91 18 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3654/91 8 Bei ng a by-1 aw to authori ze the executi on of a Transfer of a storm sewer easement to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering in Plan 40M-1599, Pickering. By-law Number 3655/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of a Site Plan Agreement respecting Part Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C. Pickering (Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-1ll88) By-law Number 3656/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of a Site Pl an Agreement respecti ng Part Lot 16, Range 3, B. F . C. , Pickering (Part 4, Plan 40R-10650). By-law Number 3657/91 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of a Site Plan Agreement respecting Lot 6, Plan 40M-1347, Pickering. By-law Number 3658/91 Being a by-law to assume Abbey Road, Cedarwood Court, Halsey Lane, Madonna Court and Ri gby Dri ve, P1 an 40M-1257, Pi ckeri ng, for public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of the Town. 8 By-law Number 3659/91 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the Town in Plan 40M-1257, Pickering. By-law Number 3660/91 Bei ng a by-1 aw to authori ze the executi on of a Re1 ease and Discharge of the Subdivision Agreement respecting Plan 40M-1257, Pi ckeri ng. By-law Number 3661/91 Being by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 1767183, respecting Lots 6-12, inclusive, Plan 40M-1257, Pickering. By-law Number 3662/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 55/74 prohibiting heavy traffic on Halsey Lane and Rigby Drive. By-law Number 3663/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1473/82 respecting reduced load peri ods on Abbey Road, Halsey Lane, Madonna Court and Ri gby Drive. 8 By-law Number 3664/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing for the regulation and licensing of places of amusement. 3/91 19 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3665/91 8 Being a by-law to govern the proceedings of Council, any of its committees, the conduct of its Members, and the calling of meetings. By-law Number 3666/91 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 91 and 92, Plan 40M-15l5, Pickering, as public highway (Hoover Drive; Howell Crescent) By-law Number 3667/91 Being a by-law to authorize the acquisition by assignment of the lease of the former Liverpool Branch of the Town of Pickering Public Library at the Maple Ridge Shopping Centre for the period from March 1, 1991 to December 31, 1992, both i nc1 usi ve, for the purposes of the relocation of the Fire Department1s Fire Prevention Division, and the execution of an Assignment of Lease and Consent Thereto to effect such acquisition. By-law Number 3668/91 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1887/84 (Business Licensing) to provide for an increased fee for markets. THIRD READING 8 Counci 11 or Johnson, seconded by Counci 11 or Mi tche 11 moved tha t the report of the Conmittee of the Whole on By-1 aw Numbers 3651/91, 3652/92, 3653/91, 3654/81, 3655/91, 3656, 3657/91, 3658/91, 3659/91, 3660/91, 3661/91, 3662/91, 3663/91, 3664/91, 3665/91, 3666/91, 3667/91 and 3668/91 be adopted and the sai d by-1 aws be now read a thi rd time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (V) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3669/91 Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Dickerson 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 18th day of February, 1991 and that the same be now read a first, second and third time 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. 8 CARRIED 3/91 20 (VI) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:30 p.m. 8 March 4 th 1991 ~~ Mayor ~"------_.-----~..<';. ," -'- . . Dated " ::: .-- - -- - - - ~_.- 8 8 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executi ve Commi ttee of the Town of Pi ckeri ng hav; ng met on February 11, 1991 , presents its thi rd report to Counci 1 and reconmends: 1. DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR ROSE BANK ROAD NORTH FILE NUMBER - E 4000 8 That the Town adopt the following recommendations respecting improvements and design of Rosebank Road North, from Kingston Road (Highway No.2) to Sheppard Avenue: 3. 8 4. 8 1. 2. (b) (c) That the Town of Pi ckeri ng add to its constructi on proposa 1 s the reconstructi on of Rosebank Road North to a 9.75 metre wide pavement width (a two lane urban collector road facility) with the exception of the area from Kingston Road (Highway No.2) to Old Forest Road, and at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue that will be an 11 metre pavement width to accommodate left turn lanes, and assist in the elimination of the existing road jog. That the pavement width be centrally located within the current 20 metre right-of-way with sidewalks constructed on both sides of the road allowance, to a standard satisfactory to the Town. That utility placement (water-mains, gas-mains, underground hydro, Bell, cable television, etc.) and sidewalk location be situated within the existing 20 metre right-of-way based upon a potential ultimate 14 metre pavement width. (a) That preliminary functional design planning be carried out in conjunction with the current des i gn work bei ng done by R. V . Anderson Associates on Rosebank Road between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue and that the design p 1 ann; ng be based on the cri ter; a out1 i ned ; n sections 1, 2, and 3 of this resolution. That the Rosebank Road North and Area Community Association have representatives actively involved in this project. That the Terms of Reference regarding the above noted functional design planning study address the impact of the des; gn opt; ons on the non-travell ed port; on of the road (impact of the location of utilities/sidewalks on the adjacent bou1 evard area) and that the Terms of Reference include but not be limited to: i) appropriate sidewalk width should regard the sensitive nature of a Special Policy Area such as Rosebank Road, and i; ) the study shall give consideration to the special parking needs of the existing animal clinic. That the Funct; ona 1 Des; gn P1 anni ng Study consi der the impact of construct; ng a 14 metre pavement width road within both a 20 metre and 27 metre right-of-way. 1. 8 2. 3. 8 8 4. 2 3/91 5. That whenever possible, through the processing of significant development applications, the Town protect all future road desi gn opti ons by acqui ri ng wi deni ngs necessary to protect an ul timate 27 metre right-of way width. That the Town of Pickering Public Works Department be responsi b 1 e for all further co-ordi nati on of revi ew and formulation of recommendations in conjunction with the Director of Planning for planning considerations regarding the Functional Design Planning and/or works proposed. 6. AS AMEMNDED 1991 BUDGETS AND MILL RATES FILE NUMBER - C 5000 That the draft by-1 aw to adopt the 1991 budgets and m; 11 ra tes be forwarded to Counci 1 for enactment as amended to delete an increase in the Hand; Trans fare structure (Account 2360-9950) and by deleting the allocation of $17,500 for the strategic Plan in Account 2126. AS AMENDED PROCEDURAL BY-LAW FILE NUMBER - A 2110 That the draft by-law to govern the proceedings of Council, any of its Corn; ttees, the conduct of ; ts Members and the calling of meetings be forwarded to Council for enactment with the following amendments: 1. Sect; on 31 is amended by del eti ng IIday of appeari ng" and substituting "Friday"; 2. Section 32 is amended by clarifying 2/3 majority thereby including (majority vote shall be three members when four are present, three members when five are present, four members when six are present and five members when seven are present.) Section 42(a) is amended to include lI;n the majority". 3. 4. Section 45 is amended by deleting lIentire". 5. Section 53 is amended by: a) b) adding lIof Council II after IIRecorded Votell, addi ng after lIeach member present II IIbegi nni ng with the requester of the recorded vote and alphabetically thereafterll, adding "The Mayor shall be called upon to vote following all other members. II c) OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER - A 2114 That the Policy Statement on Occupational Health and Safety for the Town of Pickering be adopted. 5. 8 6. 8 8 3 3/91 KIDNEY MONTH - March 1991 EPILEPSY MONTH - March 1991 RED CROSS MONTH - March 1991 EASTER SEALS MONTH - March 1991 CLAREMONT WINTER FESTIVAL WEEK - FEBRUARY 12-19,1991 KINSMEN DAY - FEBRUARY 20,1991 KINSMEN WEEK - FEBRUARY 17-23,1991 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: KIDNEY MONTH - March 1991 EPILEPSY MONTH - March 1991 RED CROSS MONTH - March 1991 EASTER SEALS MONTH - March 1991 CLAREMONT WINTER FESTIVAL WEEK - FEBRUARY 12-19,1991 KINSMEN DAY - FEBRUARY 20,1991 KINSMEN WEEK - FEBRUARY 17-23,1991 ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF 18T-81037 FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-81037 That the request of Bramalea Limited for one year extension to draft plan of subdivision l8T-a81037 be approved.